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Bars in Liverpool

Maja Lorkowska, Exhibitions Editor

Liverpool has a bar on every corner – from classy cocktails with ingredients we can’t even pronounce, to casual wine bars and speakeasies who take their time making a proper Old Fashioned. Most are in the city centre although some of them you may need to look a little harder for (Berry & Rye and Jenny’s Bar are officially hidden gems). Others you’ll find on South Liverpool’s trendy Lark Lane or in the Georgian Quarter, not far from theatres and classical music venues. There’s something for everyone.

If pubs are more your vibe, here’s our list of the best pubs in Liverpool.

Our top picks

Berry & Rye

Berry & Rye, 48 Berry Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 4JQ - Visit now

Behind the velvet curtain, there are delicious cocktails and great atmosphere in this cosy Scouse speakeasy (once you find the right door!).

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The Merchant

The Merchant, 40 Slater Street,, Liverpool, L1 4BX - Visit now

The Merchant is a chilled bar, with a great selection of beers and gins and lots of outdoor seating. It’s also the home of Nightcrawler Pizza.

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Brass Monkey

Brass Monkey, 35 School lane, Liverpool, L1 3DA , Liverpool, L1 3DA - Visit now

Quirky bar with swings serving delicious drinks, tucked away down a quiet street in the centre of Liverpool.

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The Oracle

The Oracle, 83 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BB - Visit now

The Oracle is a mysteriously classy cocktail bar with magicians performing tricks at your table.

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Frederiks

Frederiks, 32 Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 9BX - Visit now

Frederik’s neighbourhood kitchen & bar has been the hub of the Georgian Quarter since 2013. Award winning cocktails and a great Sunday roast!

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Cafe Tabac

Cafe Tabac, 126 Bold street, Liverpool, L1 4JA - Visit now

The longest running café bar in Liverpool, Cafe Tabac serves food and drinks to arty locals and curious newcomers.

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McGuffie’s

McGuffie’s, 10 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0NE - Visit now

Formerly a vintage chemist, McGuffie’s is a cosy cocktail bar located in a historic venue on Liverpool’s Castle Street.

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Liverpool Arts Bar, Hope Street

Liverpool Arts Bar, Hope Street, 22 Hope Street, Liverpool , L1 9BY - Visit now

The arts bar is a vibrant, creative hub nestled between the city’s cathedrals, offering a platform for local creatives to showcase their work.

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Petit Cafe Du Coin

Petit Cafe Du Coin, 60 Berry St, Liverpool, L1 4JQ - Visit now

Petit Cafe Du Coin is a Parisian-style, friendly café bar in the centre of Liverpool serving a selection of excellent wines and even better cocktails.

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Jenny’s Bar

Jenny’s Bar, The Old Ropery
Fenwick Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 7NT

Jenny’s Bar is a speakeasy in Liverpool: descend a staircase to what looks like a fish restaurant, and you’ll find a bar in two parts.

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