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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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 2025 Liverpool Independents Christmas Gift Guide! Quick & Easy Gifts Royal Liverpool Philharmonic…
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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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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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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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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’ 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…
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Good Liverpool: Delivering ‘The Goods’ During Lockdown
Good Liverpool is the food, drink and gifts delivery market place featuring loads of our favourite independent Liverpool businesses. It’s the next best thing to being able to eat at your favourite restaurant or enjoy a drink at your favourite bar. On their vast website you’ll find dine at home meal kits, beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, coffee, cakes, pastries and more. Plus, there’s loads of gift products and homeware items. It’s become a one stop…
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Liverpool Independents Christmas Gift Guide
As we draw near to the Christmas season, the gift-buying frenzy is starting to snowball! There are so many wonderful present options available, yet we continue to emphasise the importance of shopping local and supporting small businesses. Liverpool boasts numerous independent businesses, with a unique gift guaranteed for everyone. Boozy Gifts Gin: We’re lucky to have some amazing local gin distillers in the city including Liverpool Gin, Everton Gin and Anfield Gin if you’re looking for…
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Here’s How Liverpool’s Continental Style Outdoor Spaces Could Boost Our Economy
Liverpool’s continental style outdoor spaces are what the city needs to bounce back from the Coronavirus outbreak. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has announced plans for a £450k project for the city, with European style outdoor spaces. The plans should mean that Liverpool’s independent restaurants and bars would be able to re-open and trade safely as outdoor spaces are believed to be much better for preventing the spread of Covid-19. The project will create a…
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Music Venue Trust Launch #SAVEOURVENUES Campaign
The Music Venue Trust has announced #saveourvenues, a new national campaign to save hundreds of grassroots music venues at imminent risk of being closed down – permanently. Without these independent venues the live music scene in the UK will die. Venues that are at risk in Liverpool include Heebie Jeebies, Phase One, The Caledonia and The Jacaranda. These grassroots venues play a crucial role in the development of British music, nurturing local talent, providing a…
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Liverpool Coronavirus: How You Can Keep Supporting Local Businesses
Well, who would have though that this is how 2020 was going to pan out hey. People might be feeling pretty scared right now and it’s important that we all support each other as best we can. Liverpool Coronavirus confirmed cases are still pretty low but we also need to take the outbreak seriously and follow government guidelines. With more Liverpool bars, restuarants and shops having to make the difficult decision to close their doors…
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The 9 Most Instagrammable Food Spots In Liverpool
Pics or it didn’t happen. Here’s our top 9 most Instagrammable Food Spots in Liverpool, where you can get those all important #foodgoal photos. Instagrammable Food Spots in Liverpool Almost Famous Almost Famous has been the champion of Instagrammable burgers and fries since 2013. Guaranteed to get mouths drooling! Almost Famous Crazy Pedro’s Dreaming up creative pizza creations Crazy Pedro’s colourful Mexican themed bar serves up amazing pizza’s available by the slice or whole. Crazy…
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Discover Liverpool’s Urban Farm Growing Green Vegetables Under The Streets of the Baltic Triangle
Greens for Good Greens for Good is a new project from Farm Urban, aiming to grow food that’s good for people and for the planet. Farm Urban’s recent successful Kickstarter campaign saw people pledge over £25,000. This will go towards the organisation’s aim of getting fresh, healthy greens into every classroom in Liverpool and educate children and young people about where their food comes from. The funds raised also means they’ll be able to produce…
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Going on Holiday? Make Sure Your Dog Is Looked After – Faye’s Doggy Boutique
Have you got your summer holiday plans sorted yet? With spring just around the corner, families throughout the country are finalising their sunny getaways from the cold and wet UK. But if you are a pet owner, you may have a hard time leaving your furry loved ones behind at a boarding kennel. Faye’s Doggy Boutique have provided some of the top reasons for taking your dog to doggy day care so they can have…
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Dig Vinyl Relocating To Resurrection Bold Street
Hidden away beneath the hustle and bustle of Liverpool’s iconic Bold Street lies Dig Vinyl, an independent record shop built around a medieval well and a true passion for music. Established in March 2014 and quickly becoming a destination for tourists and locals alike, Dig Vinyl was the inevitable product of decades worth of record dealing, DJing, band managing, record label running, and music making of it’s founders, Anthony Nyland and Carl Emery. Stocking a…
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Guide To Lark Lane: The World In A Few Hundred Metres
I love Lark Lane. I’ve lived in the area for about three years and it still keeps surprising me! Surrounded by Sefton and Princess Parks, a stroll down this little lane is never time wasted. There’s something for everyone at any day and any time. A night out, a quiet coffee with friends, live music, food from everywhere around the world… If you are looking for something to do and would like to avoid the…
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How To Support Liverpool’s Independent Businesses This Christmas
Support Independent Artists This Christmas The copious amount of mulled wine and cheese, very rarely leaving the house, and spending a slightly ridiculous amount of time in pyjamas I can fully get on board with, but it’s the rest of it that I could quite happily avoid all together if I had a choice – the awkward office party, the even more awkward walk of shame back to your desk the day after, the conversations…
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Record Store Day; 16th April 2016
Jacaranda Records, Probe and Dig Vinyl are among the Liverpool stores participating in this year’s Record Store Day. Record Store Day is the one day of the year when over 200 independent record shops all across the UK come together to celebrate their unique culture. Special vinyl releases are made exclusively for the day and many shops and cities host artist performances and events to mark the occasion. Thousands more shops celebrate the day around…
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.