Independent Places in Liverpool
Discover the best independent places in Liverpool, from unique bars and restaurants to boutique shops and cultural venues that celebrate the city’s local spirit.
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Where to Find Nostalgia in Liverpool: VHS Shops, Vintage Stores, Antiques & More
Whether you’re nostalgic for the 90s, obsessed with vintage fashion, or just love the charm of all things retro, Liverpool has plenty of places to transport you to another era. From VHS treasure troves and football shirts to antique furniture and Y2K fashion, here are the best nostalgic spots in the city. Film, TV & Games Nostalgia VideOdyssey VideOdyssey Owner Andy Johnson. Credit: Izzy @theportfoliopeople One of the best hidden gems in the city for nostalgia.…
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Liverpool Independents Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas can on one hand the most joyous and fun-filled holiday of the year – and for others perhaps the most stressful! Allow Liverpool Noise to give you all you need it this time of happiness…or if like us, semi-panic. This Christmas, support your local businesses and discover unique, high-quality gifts while adding a personal touch to your festive shopping. Here’s our 2024 Liverpool Independents Christmas Gift Guide! Quick & Easy Gifts Royal Liverpool Philharmonic…
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Independent Shops You Should Visit In Liverpool
Whether it’s building a stronger economy, forming a tight-knit locality or working towards a smaller carbon footprint – supporting independent shops is one of the best ways to give something back to your community. Liverpool is home to a myriad of some of the finest independent enterprises in Merseyside. Here is a guide to the city’s best locally run, community-focused, independent shops and businesses in Liverpool. 1. Utility Starting out as a coffee shop, Utility…
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Hope Street Restaurants and Bars Guide
Hope Street Restaurants and Bars Guide: The Best Places To Eat And Drink Around Hope Street, The Georgian Quarter and Hardman Street. Hope Street is one of the city’s most vibrant areas. At one end of the street you’ll find the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, the biggest cathedral in the UK and at the other end you’ll see the architectural delight of Paddy’s Wigwam, otherwise known as the Metropolitan Cathedral. In between these two amazing buildings…
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MerseyMade Unveils Charming New Wirral Shop
MerseyMade has opened a brand new shop in Wirral, which is set to support local artists, artisans and makers by bringing their work to the heart of West Kirby. The inviting MerseyMade shop, located on Banks Road, is the much-loved independent’s first Wirral venture and its second store opening since launching in Liverpool city centre in 2019. A treasure trove of original artworks, ceramics, jewellery, candles, gifts and cards, MerseyMade showcases and sells the work…
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MerseyMade Gifting Concierge Has Christmas All Wrapped Up
MerseyMade is taking the stress out of Christmas shopping by introducing a gifting concierge who will come up with thoughtful presents for everyone on your list, while you sit back and relax over an indulgent breakfast or a lazy lunch at its new Scribble café. Providing a personal service for shoppers who are struggling for inspiration, as well as those who are simply too busy to spend hours scouring the shops, MerseyMade’s gifting concierge promises to…
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Get Into The Christmas Spirit at MerseyMade
MerseyMade is bringing a touch of creative magic to this year’s Christmas celebrations with a jam-packed schedule of workshops including a festive wreath-making masterclass with talented upcycler and star of Channel 4’s Find It, Fix It, Flog It, Gemma Longworth. The seasonal events programme at MerseyMade, which also includes Christmas crochet, decoration making and baby penguin needle felting, promises hours of festive fun as guests are encouraged to unleash their inner creativity, picking up handy…
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Say It With Diamonds’ Big Black Friday Bonanza
Say It With Diamonds has revealed its big Black Friday bonanza! This year, the award-winning jewellery brand that was created in Liverpool, is throwing its biggest ever Black Friday sale. With up to 50% off some items, as well as exclusive secret sales, Say It With Diamonds is giving customers the chance to snap up some bargains that are perfect for Christmas presents or treat themselves to something sparkly for the festive season. Starting from 9am on Thursday 24 November, Say It With Diamonds will have…
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Metquarter Backs Shopping Small And Local This Christmas With Winter Market
Liverpool’s Metquarter will support small businesses and local makers this Christmas, welcoming a takeover by one of its retail tenants. The Art Quarter Liverpool will present the Artisans in the City Winter Market which will run 11am – 5pm, on Saturday 3 December. This brand-new event taking place on Metquarter’s upper level will showcase the incredible work of 22 local artists just in time for the gifting season. Run by a group of independent artists,…
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Transalpino Opens Doors In Metquarter
Metquarter – home to a raft of independent and boutique Liverpool brands and creators – has today (12 November) opened its doors to cult trainer and menswear store Transalpino. Now open on the ground floor, Transalpino boasts a loyal community of more than 110,000 fans across social media who follow the brand for its unique designs and vast array of trainers. Founded in 2006 on Hanover Street by Brendan Wyatt, Transalpino is loved citywide. The store…
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The Best Bookshops in Liverpool
Here’s our guide to the best bookshops in Liverpool. This list contains the best independent bookshops with reference to chain bookshops at the bottom. We always recommend and encourage you to support your local, independent bookshop! News From Nowhere Liverpool’s radical and community bookshop, News From Nowhere is a strong favourite among locals. Established in 1974 and run collectively by a women workers’ co-operative, they stock a great range of all kinds of books. You’ll…
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Makers Market returns to the dock with over 50 stalls
A Makers Market bringing together some of the finest local independent makers, bakers and creators is returning to Royal Albert Dock Liverpool on Sunday 3rd July. Taking place along Hartley Quay opposite the Maritime Museum, a total of 59 stalls will offer a variety of the best seasonal produce, beautiful homeware and design products, vintage clothes, delicate jewellery and much more. Food and drink lovers will be able to savour a selection of flavoursome dishes…
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The Vintage Store Opening This Month In Former Topshop Building
August 2023 Update: The Vintage Store is now open in Liverpool ONE on South John Street. A huge vintage store is opening in the site of the former Topshop store in Liverpool city centre. The Vintage Store has been taking over large empty units across the country, as they share their anti-fast fashion mission. The Liverpool store will become the company’s biggest ever vintage store, so there will be tons of amazing vintage Levi’s jeans,…
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The Retro Room Vintage Clothing Store Is Opening Its Doors On Lark Lane Later This Week
This spring, Lark Lane is gaining a fabulous vibrant independent vintage clothing store, The Retro Room. Once open, they will offer a variety of beautiful sustainable jewellery and clothing from chunky knits to eclectic dresses and flamenco skirts. These vintage pieces will definitely be adding a pop of colour to shoppers wardrobes. The proud owner of The Retro Room, Kate, previously ran a different business but was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease which meant she had…
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The 5 Best Plant Shops In Liverpool
When looking for house plants, it is highly recommended that you buy from local nurseries, and luckily, Liverpool has plenty. Whether you want to buy a little cactus whilst you’re out shopping or need five new peace lilies dropped off at your doorstep, we’ve got you covered with the 5 best plant shops in Liverpool. Root Houseplants Root is a family-run business, which homes over 200 varieties of plants. Created by Lisa and her passion…
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GOOD Market Liverpool Shines The Spotlight On Independent Businesses
Ever since the first lockdown was enforced, we saw the boom of small businesses and how they adapted and flourished in the current landscape. During the festive period GOOD Liverpool has been collaborating with organisations through a series of events to support the city’s trailblazing independent retailers. On Thursday 16, between 3pm and 8pm, GOOD Market teamed up with The Metquarter hosting over 40 stalls of independent retailers, filled with the perfect Christmas gifts ranging…
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Phase One Set To Re-Open After Refurbishment
On the 9 December, Phase One officially re-opens its doors after an almost 8 week refurbishment. The complex at 40 Seel St will house its now familiar Record Store, the evolution of The Jacaranda’s record store on Slater St, birthplace of The Beatles, with a drinking space behind that focuses on a more mature drinking environment than you might find elsewhere on Seel St. However, this is not a venue to rest on those kinds…
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dot-art Gallery Announces Festive Exhibition
Independent art gallery dot-art have announced their annual festive exhibition, The Liverpool Collection. This exhibition, running from 12 November 2021 – 20 January 2022, brings together portrayals and celebrations of Liverpool by 17 dot-art Member artists. Visitors will find original works and limited edition prints in an array of media from collage to watercolour to ceramics, with the common theme of portraying Liverpool in all its glory. This winter they look positively to the community…
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‘Good Market’ to bring some of the city’s latest independents all under one roof this May
Who doesn’t love a little shop on a Sunday to cleanse the soul and spend your pennies? Look no further as we have found the perfect place to shop until you drop. So, you might ask yourself what’s better than a market? A GOOD Market! That’s exactly what locals from around the city region will get from Good Liverpool’s first offline event being held at super-cool venue Chapters of Us. Located on Simpson Street, this…
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9×9 Records: The DIY Record Label From 81 Renshaw
With the huge wave of rekindled love that record stores have had in the last few years, it’s only right that our city of music, Liverpool, has plenty to do with that resurgence. Far from the ‘High Fidelity‘ style snobbery that can often be associated with those who don’t collect vinyl, 9×9 Records have combined as a sister label to 81 Renshaw, boasting a 100-capacity venue and coffee shop in the record store room giving a wonderful space…
Liverpool is a city that thrives on creativity, individuality, and community – and nowhere is this better reflected than in its incredible independent scene. From quirky cafes tucked away on cobbled streets to vibrant bars, boutique shops, and unique cultural venues, independent places in Liverpool are at the heart of what makes the city so special. Whether you’re a local looking to explore more of what’s on your doorstep or a visitor wanting to experience Liverpool beyond the high street, there’s an independent gem waiting for you.
Independent bars in Liverpool offer everything from craft cocktails to locally brewed beers, often in intimate spaces filled with character and history. Many of these bars are owned by passionate Liverpudlians who pour their creativity into making each venue a truly one-of-a-kind experience. For those who prefer food, Liverpool’s independent restaurants are equally impressive, showcasing everything from global street food to fine dining, with chefs dedicated to fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Shopping in Liverpool also has a strong independent identity. Instead of sticking to the mainstream, you’ll find boutique fashion stores, vintage treasure troves, and record shops where the personal touch makes all the difference. Many of these businesses collaborate with local artists and makers, creating a real sense of community while offering shoppers something they won’t find anywhere else.
Independent venues also play a huge role in Liverpool’s culture, from grassroots music spots hosting rising talent to independent theatres and art galleries that support emerging creatives. These places not only give the city its vibrancy but also provide important platforms for local talent to flourish.
Supporting independent places in Liverpool means investing in the city’s future. Every time you visit an independent café, buy from a local shop, or attend a gig in a grassroots venue, you’re directly contributing to Liverpool’s cultural and economic life. Independent businesses bring character to the city, offering more authentic, diverse, and welcoming experiences than large chains ever could.
So whether you’re searching for a cosy café to relax in, a lively bar to enjoy with friends, or a hidden boutique to pick up something unique, Liverpool’s independent scene has it all. By choosing to support independent places in Liverpool, you’re not only discovering the best of what the city has to offer but also helping keep its local spirit alive and thriving.