Bars in Liverpool

Your guide to the best bars in Liverpool, featuring cocktail spots, craft beer venues, wine lounges, and the latest new openings.

  • Junkyard Golf Club: First Look Inside 2

    Junkyard Golf Club: First Look Inside

    From humble beginnings Junkyard Golf Club has become one of the UK’s most popular crazy golf destinations with locations in Leeds, Manchester, Oxford, London and now Liverpool. We were invited down for a first look of the venue last week and we can honestly say it’s one of the coolest new places in the city and an absolute must for crazy golf fans. Liverpool has a reputation as a fun city and so it’s a…

  • Our Top 10 Pooch Friendly Spots 1

    Our Top 10 Pooch Friendly Spots

    Does the CRIPPLING guilt of leaving your furry best mate home alone stop you from enjoying your weekends out and about? We hear you! As massive pup lovers here at Liverpool Noise, we’ve been scouring the city for the top dog friendly spots that will welcome both you and your pooch with open arms. Our findings are re-pawted below. (Sorry, we had to). 1.  Brewdog (Manolis Yard, 8 Colquitt St) The clue’s in the name.…

  • How We Spent A Spontaneous Day In Liverpool 1

    How We Spent A Spontaneous Day In Liverpool

    There’s a hundred different ways you could spend a spontaneous day in Liverpool…here’s just one way. As you might have guessed already there’s nothing we love more than exploring our city and discovering everything that’s happening, from the opening of new venues to events and exhibitions we’re lucky that Liverpool is a city that is constantly evolving and there’s new bars, restaurants and experiences popping up all the time. So we challenged ourselves to step out…

  • Miracle on Seel St - Adult Christmas Grotto Returning To City Centre Bar 1

    Miracle on Seel St – Adult Christmas Grotto Returning To City Centre Bar

    Following last year’s success, the secret bar above Salt Dog Slims will be transformed into ‘Miracle on Seel Street’ – a grown-up grotto of festive treats opening on Friday 16th November. ‘83’, the secret bar owned by independent bar and restaurant group, Graffiti Spirits, will undergo a dazzling winter makeover and open its doors once again as ‘Miracle on Seel Street’ to offer a cosy yuletide retreat in the city – think Christmas films, leather…

  • The Jacaranda At 60: A Look At It's History And It's Exciting Future 1

    The Jacaranda At 60: A Look At It’s History And It’s Exciting Future

    The Jacaranda first opened in Liverpool in the late 1950s as a music bar designed to showcase local musicians looking for opportunities on the live music scene and the philosophy of the venue is the same to this day, although much has changed since the ’50s. The Jacaranda is such a well known name around Liverpool and the world largely due to the The Beatles, who were regular customers in the Jac and played some of their…

  • Line Up Announced For Jacaranda's 60th Birthday Celebrations 1

    Line Up Announced For Jacaranda’s 60th Birthday Celebrations

    There’s huge plans for the Jacaranda’s 60th Birthday…. This August Bank Holiday weekend will be full of celebration as the legendary Slater Street club,The Jacaranda, turns 60 years old! Coinciding with International BeatleWeek and with The Jacaranda being the birth place of the Fab Four, celebrations across the city are set to be massive. Both the original venue, and its ground-breaking new Seel Street offshoot, Phase One, will collaborate to celebrate this impressive milestone with…

  • Wes Anderson Party Coming To Baltic Social 1

    Wes Anderson Party Coming To Baltic Social

    Update August 2022: The Baltic Social is now permanently closed. Fans of film writer and director Wes Anderson will be hugely excited to hear that there will be a themed party in his honour at The Baltic Social in October. The event organised by Remake, Remodel follows their successful Wes Anderson parties at Manchester’s Deaf Institute and The Wardrobe in Leeds. So get your Wes fancy dress at the ready with your berets, beanies and…

  • Miracle on 83 Seel Street Will Bring Adult Christmas Grotto For An Amazing Night Out 1

    Miracle on 83 Seel Street Will Bring Adult Christmas Grotto For An Amazing Night Out

    This Christmas, independent Liverpool restaurant and bar group, Graffiti Spirits Group, has announced it will be launching Miracle on Seel Street, taking place from Thursday-Sunday in 83, from mid-November to January. 83 is a secretive venue tucked above both Salt Dog Slims and 81LTD, in the heart of Liverpool’s bustling drinking and dining district. Miracle on Seel Street will see the hidden bar completely transformed into a festive den of treats and delicacies, with an array of Christmas cocktails and delicious food offerings on offer,…

  • Competition; Win A Pair of Tickets For The Gin Journey

    Competition; Win A Pair of Tickets For The Gin Journey

    We have teamed up with the guys at Gin Journey Liverpool to give away a pair a tickets to their Gin Journey on Saturday 12th November. The tour runs from 2pm – 6:30pm calling at five of Liverpool’s top bars, PLUS a takeaway cocktail from Filter & Fox.  Cocktail Kate leads gin lovers round the bars (they change seasonally, and many are very hidden – Ssshhh!!). In each bar, gin revellers are treated to a bespoke cocktail…

  • Liverpool Halloween Guide 2016 1

    Liverpool Halloween Guide 2016

    Whether you want mild jumps, terrifying scares or an altogether alternative Hallows Eve affair , here’s your guide to Halloween 2016. Halloween Events Farmageddon – It’s back for it’s tenth anniversary so expect the biggest scares yet. There’s also a new addition ‘The Foundry’ for an added element of surprise. It always sells out so get your tickets quick, from the link here. The Asylum; Newsham Park Halloween Party Hosted by Cocoon – Massive Dance Party…

  • Top Ten Things To Do In Liverpool In October 7

    Top Ten Things To Do In Liverpool In October

    Here’s our guide to the top ten things to do in Liverpool this October. Stranger Things Themed 80’s Night at the Merchant – An 80’s themed club night based on the hit Netflix show. Hurry tickets are close to selling out here. Liverpool Organic Brewery Tour – A chance to take a tour of the brewery with unlimited cask beer? Yes please! More info and tickets here.  Liverpool Disco Festival – A brand new festival…

  • It's Time For You To Try The Buyers Club Roast Dinner 2

    It’s Time For You To Try The Buyers Club Roast Dinner

    We’d heard wonderful things about the Buyers Club food menu so what better way to put it to the test than by trying a British staple; the roast dinner. Our only previous visits to the Buyers Club have been to the music venue upstairs, so we were eager to find out what all the fuss was about. Set back, but accessible from Hardman Street, the Buyers Club has found itself a cosy spot hunkered behind…

  • Rebel Soul Presents; The Voodoo Ball Return to Afrotopia

    Rebel Soul Presents; The Voodoo Ball Return to Afrotopia

    The Voodoo Ball returns this Halloween for it’s fourth year, in it’s new home of The Invisible Wind Factory.  Set against the futuristic landscape of a dystopian society, The Return to Afrotopia tells the story of a self-destructing world, in which civil order has broken down and violence is rife. At the heart of the chaos are the afroPUNKS and the afroLORDS – 2 conflicting tribes who once lived harmoniously, sharing ideologies and power. Control…

  • Independent Liverpool Bring Oktoberfest To Liverpool's Baltic Warehouse

    Independent Liverpool Bring Oktoberfest To Liverpool’s Baltic Warehouse

    Oktoberfest is coming to Liverpool 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th September, courtesy of Independent Liverpool. Bavaria meets Baltic Triangle in the Great Baltic Warehouse this September after the previous successes of Independent Liverpool’s Winter Wonderland and Summer Food & Drink Festivals. Local craft breweries and local food traders will gather amongst some more traditional German beers. Get your Lederhosen out and get ready for the steins and all German sausage you can handle. Tickets are on sale now here. 

  • Kazimier & Invisible Wind Factory Present: Krunk Apocolympics 3

    Kazimier & Invisible Wind Factory Present: Krunk Apocolympics

    The Kazimier prepares an interactive audio-visual sports party for the forthcoming armageddon. The Kazimier’s Krunk party format returns with the most important sporting event of 2016 – Apocolympics! This will be held in their new home on Liverpool’s North Docks- the sprawling entertainment complex Invisible Wind Factory. Throughout history, we have survived catastrophic disasters; from earthquakes to giant city-devouring monsters. With current political upheaval, we need to future proof ourselves, get in survival training and…

  • Africa Oyé 2016 Preview - Official Brochure Now Available

    Africa Oyé 2016 Preview – Official Brochure Now Available

    On 18th & 19th June Africa Oyé takes over Sefton Park once again, and organisers have now released the official brochure for this year’s event. With thousands of copies going out around Liverpool and as a supplement in The Big Issue, the annual brochure has all the information you need to make the most of the UK’s largest free celebration of African music and culture. You can download a PDF version of the brochure from…

  • Liverpool International Music Festival Announces Family & Food Programme For 2016

    Liverpool International Music Festival Announces Family & Food Programme For 2016

    Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) today unveils its family activities and food programme for 2016. Sefton Park’s green spaces will be transformed into a mix of colourful, enticing and exciting spaces to explore and discover. Redefining the Family Zone, the popular beach area returns with several tonnes of sand shipped in to honour the occasion and transport little festival-goers into a seaside paradise. Arts workshops, beach huts and street theatre will be in abundance as…

  • Liverpool International Music Festival Presents 76 - 16 From Eric's To EVOL: The Stories of Punk And Counter Culture In The UK 1

    Liverpool International Music Festival Presents 76 – 16 From Eric’s To EVOL: The Stories of Punk And Counter Culture In The UK

    Four specially curated events featuring live performances from Lightning Seeds, Buzzcocks, Pete Wylie, Clinic and more including a panel event in partnership with The Guardian whereby experts from the genre will speak about this pioneering movement and 40 years of punk.  Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) has announced the full line up for its very special 76 – 16: From Eric’s To Evol event as part of its LIMF Presents programme. Buzzcocks, Clinic, Poltergeist, Pete Bentham…

  • House of Suarez Celebrates Birthday With Iconic Ball

    House of Suarez Celebrates Birthday With Iconic Ball

    House of Suarez has announced the return of the Vogue Ball for 2016 and as the company celebrates its 10th birthday, it is pulling out all the stops to ensure this year’s Ball is the fiercest and most fabulous yet. Tickets are now on sale for the Vogue Ball which will take place on Saturday, 15th October and House of Suarez is excited to reveal a brand new location for 2016. The multi award-winning event will take place in Liverpool’s hottest new arts and performance space – the Invisible Wind…

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    Free Concert In The Square Returns To Liverpool; Sunday 29th May

    Following on from the success of last year’s inaugural free music event Concert in The Square, organisers have promised an ever bigger and better festival coming to Liverpool city centre this May bank holiday on Sunday 29th May. The festival will run from midday to 9pm with a special house classics after party from 9.30pm to 6am. This year’s line-up boasts an eclectic mix of popular local artists and DJs, including an acoustic set from…

Liverpool’s nightlife is world-famous, and its bar scene is one of the most exciting in the UK. Our Bars in Liverpool category is your ultimate guide to the city’s best places to drink, unwind, and socialise — from hidden cocktail dens and trendy speakeasies to lively pubs, rooftop terraces, and craft beer hotspots.

Whether you’re looking for a classic gin and tonic, an expertly mixed cocktail, or an independent bar serving the latest craft brews, Liverpool has it all. Each neighbourhood has its own flavour — from the buzzing Ropewalks and Baltic Triangle to the elegant Georgian Quarter and the waterfront. We cover the full spectrum, so you’ll always know where to head for your next night out.

The city is home to an ever-growing mix of venues that celebrate both tradition and innovation. Independent bars continue to thrive, offering creative menus, unique interiors, and strong ties to Liverpool’s local culture. Alongside these, established favourites and larger venues provide a tried-and-tested good night out, whether it’s for after-work drinks, a big weekend celebration, or a relaxed Sunday session.

In our Bars in Liverpool section, you’ll find round-ups of the best cocktail bars, gin specialists, wine lounges, and craft beer taprooms. We also share news on exciting new openings, seasonal menus, and events, so you can stay ahead of the curve when planning where to go.

Liverpool’s bar scene is about more than just drinks — it’s also about atmosphere and community. From live music sessions and DJ nights to quiz evenings and themed parties, many of the city’s bars are hubs of entertainment and creativity. There’s always something happening, making them a vital part of Liverpool’s social and cultural life.

We also spotlight the people behind the bars — the bartenders, mixologists, and entrepreneurs who bring passion and creativity to Liverpool’s hospitality industry. Their stories of innovation, resilience, and community spirit reflect the energy of the city itself.

Whether you’re after a quiet glass of wine in a cosy corner, an experimental cocktail in a hidden basement, or a lively evening with friends in one of the city’s busiest spots, our Bars in Liverpool category is here to guide you. From timeless favourites to brand-new venues, it’s the place to discover the best of Liverpool’s bar scene.