Cavern Quarter in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

White Star

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. White Star Marker, Side One

Inscription. Welcome to the world famous White Star. Twinned with pubs in the Czech Republic and Norway. Come inside and enjoy some of the best real ales from all over the country. A relaxing atmosphere with background music & satellite TV. Take a walk back in time, plush leather upholstery, dark wood polished panels and daily papers. Just sit back and relax.

Upper plaque:
The back room of this pub was used by The Beatles. This has been confirmed by Bob Wooler Cavern D.J. & Allan Williams, The Beatles’ first manager.

Lower plaque:
The White Star Liverpool
Twinned with
The White Star
Ústí nad Labem
Czech Republic
June Euro 96

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the The Beatles series list.

Location. 53° 24.375′ N, 2° 59.174′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in the Cavern Quarter. It is on Rainford Gardens south of Mathew Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2-4 Rainford Gardens, Liverpool, England

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L1 6AL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hessys Music Centre (within shouting distance of this marker); Octagon Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Cilla Black (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Eric’s (about 90 meters away); Welcome to Eric's (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Eric's (about 90 meters away); The Cavern (about 120 meters away); The Iron Door (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Liverpool Venues 25 to 27 (Jimmy's Gigapedia).

In the 1960’s, two promoters named Bob Wooler (the original DJ in the Cavern Club) and Alan Williams arranged for bands to play in the back room, and that is where the Beatles played their
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. White Star Marker, Side Two
first ever gig. That room is also where the bands were paid after they had performed at the Cavern and naturally contains Beatles memorabilia, known locally as the ‘Beatles back wall’.

(Submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

White Star Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

3. White Star Marker

These plaques are found at the entrance to the White Star pub.

White Star Pub image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

4. White Star Pub

The pub is located south of Mathew Street, the main tourist area.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.