Liverpool’s vibrant musical history, fine selection of landmarks and beautiful cityscape makes it a great destination to stay for a weekend, be it a stag and hen do weekend, a breakaway with friends or a couples retreat. Being away for the weekend may have you fancying a drink or two.
Liverpool hostel provider Euro Hostels has listed some of the most suitable spots to save you from having to scour the likes of Trip Advisor and go through all the listings.
The Smugglers Cove (Britannia Pavillion, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AD)
The Smugglers Cove is hidden in the Albert Docks, waiting to be discovered. This pirate-themed bar has 151 rums you can try, rum-based cocktails and some great pub-grub.
Operating hours:
- Monday: 12:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 00:00
- Thursday: 12:00 – 01:00
- Friday: 12:00 – 02:00
- Saturday: 12:00 – 02:00
- Sunday: 12:00 – 00:00
The Cavern Club (10 Mathew St, Liverpool, L2 6RE)
60 years of charming history await anyone who takes the time to visit this magical place. It has been a live music hub since 1957 and is made up of the Cavern Club, Pub and Live Lounge. If you love the Beatles and you just love music in general, this is the place to be.
Operating hours:
- Monday: 10:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday: 10:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday: 10:00 – 00:00
- Thursday: 10:00 – 01:30
- Friday: 10:00 – 02:00
- Saturday: 10:00 – 02:00
- Sunday: 10:00 – 00:00
Heebie Jeebie’s (80-82 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BH)
Hosting live music and huge DJ nights, it’s no wonder why this is one Liverpool’s most popular bars. Enjoy a rockfish and ragged themed bar with a courtyard area as well.
Operating hours:
- Monday: 17:00 – 03:00
- Tuesday: 17:00 – 03:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 – 03:00
- Thursday: 17:00 – 03:00
- Friday: 12:00 – 04:00
- Saturday: 13:00 – 4:00
- Sunday: 13:00 – 03:00
Death Row Diner (32 Hope Street (basement), Liverpool, L1 9BX)
Featuring a unique cocktails range, this is a joint which is even better known for serving the best burgers in town (voted Liverpool’s Best Burger – 2016)
Operating hours:
- Monday: 12:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 00:00
- Thursday: 12:00 – 01:30
- Friday: 10:00 – 02:00
- Saturday: 10:00 – 02:00
- Sunday: 10:00 – 00:00
Berry & Rye (48 Berry St, Liverpool, L1 4JQ)
Great for small groups, the Berry and Rye boasts one of the best themes you’ll ever come across in a bar (prohibition-themed). It has a hidden door on which you must knock if you want to get in, where a nostalgic experience of going back in time awaits you. Enjoy the wide range of gin or whiskey in line with the prohibition era.
Operating hours:
- Tuesday: 17:00 – 02:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 – 02:00
- Thursday: 17:00 – 02:00
- Friday: 17:00 – 02:00
- Saturday: 17:00 – 02:00
- Sunday: 17:00 – 02:00
Some Place (43 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AZ)
Go and hang out with the green fairy at this Absinthe bar which needs no introduction. Locate a green light on Seel Street and you’ve found it.
Operating hours:
- Wednesday: 20:00 – late
- Thursday: 20:00 – late
- Friday: 19:00 – late
- Saturday: 19:00 – late
- Sunday: 20:00 – late