BARS AND NIGHTLIFE

It’s tricky not to have a good time out in Liverpool!

The Grapes in the Georgian Quarter has stood on the corner of Roscoe Street since 1775 and is one of the area’s most distinctive pubs, with unconventional decor and a range of local ales. As one of The Beatles’ favourite haunts, there is an array of Fab Four memorabilia here and a weekly jazz night every Sunday.

Cocktail bar Berry &

Rye is a stylish prohibition-themed bar, with drinks menus hidden in bibles – perfect for a cool evening tipple. To get in, knock on the unnamed door and you’ll be shown through. The bar doesn’t take bookings and is restricted on numbers so you may end up with a slight wait.

The Philharmonic Dining Rooms is special in many regards but most of all for its impressive gentlemen’s loos, which have survived from their original Victorian design. The first purpose-built Victorian pub to have Grade I listed status, The Beatles used to drink here and Paul McCartney returned to perform a gig with comedian James Corden in 2018.

Heebie Jeebies on Seel Street is the place to go for a good time. Set across two floors and a courtyard, the bar/ club has been home to a good atmosphere for years. And if you want a change of scene, there are plenty of other bars on Seel Street to choose from.

A handy one for delegates is The Pumphouse, a cosy pub in the Grade II listed former pumphouse, set in the Royal Albert Dock. It’s a nice spot for a bite to eat or quick pint.