The best of Liverpool Cocktail Week
The Liverpool bars our customers rate most: voted into the top three for their bar or their signature cocktail, praised most in our customer survey, or with the most hearts in our vote. 7 stops, about 16 minutes on foot from first to last.
The One O'Clock Gun
Praised in our customer survey. Taken part in 2 editions of Liverpool Cocktail Week.
About 1 min walk to Delhi House
Delhi House
Praised in our customer survey. Taken part in 2 editions of Liverpool Cocktail Week.
About 3 min walk to Miller & Carter
The Alchemist
1Most popular bar October 20261Favourite cocktail October 2026About 1 min walk to Hawksmoor
Gaucho
2Second most popular bar October 20263Third favourite cocktail May 2026About 2 min walk to Black Cat Club
Black Cat Club
Praised in our customer survey. Taken part in 2 editions of Liverpool Cocktail Week.
More routes
Short walks of 3 to 5 stops for different nights out, put together from what we know about each venue. Open one to see the map and stops, print it with walking directions, or load it into your own trail and change it.
Bold Street and the Ropewalks4 stops · about 11 min walk · From the city's longest-running cafe bar to a Victorian pub and a hidden historic bar.
An evening at the Albert Dock4 stops · about 14 min walk · Tapas, a dockside terrace and a pub by the river, all within the dock.
Grand buildings and steak4 stops · about 4 min walk · The old business district, from cocktails to a steakhouse in the India Buildings.
The Albert Dock and the waterfront route5 stops · about 4 min walk · The Royal Albert Dock's pavilions hold restaurants and bars looking over the water, with pubs on Mann Island nearby.
The Liverpool ONE and Hanover Street route5 stops · about 7 min walk · Around the shops of Liverpool ONE and along Hanover Street and Duke Street, with games bars, brasseries and party bars.
Late night route5 stops · about 29 min walk · 5 stops known for keeping the night going. Check closing times before you head over.
Games and groups route5 stops · about 35 min walk · 5 stops with something to do as well as a drink. Good for groups.
Make your own trail
My Liverpool cocktail trail
Pick how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest bars in walking order. Drag the boxes to change the order, add any stop from the list below, and the map and walking times update as you go. When it's ready, print it or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
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Every stop on the map
Every one of the 58 venues on the trail, so you can see what's near you. The numbers match the list below. Zoom in to explore, tap a number for the venue, or print the lot.
Choose from 64 of Liverpool's best venues
Every venue with its address, opening times, website and what our customers said. The numbers match the map. Add any of them to your own trail.
Photo: Gino D'Acampo Liverpool on Google MapsStop 1: 360 Sky Bar
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 2: Black Cat Club
A gaming bar at Exchange Flags from the team behind El Gato Negro, with shuffleboard and darts alongside the cocktails.
“This was my first ever visit there and it had a lot going on with the games available and will be somewhere i'll return to in the future.”Liverpool Cocktail Week customer, October 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 3: Dishoom Permit Room
Dishoom's bar-led Permit Room on Dale Street, with Bombay-inspired cocktails and food.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 8am to 10pm, Fri 8am to 11pm, Sat 9am to 11pm, Sun 9am to 10pm
Stop 4: Castle Street Townhouse
An all-day restaurant and bar on Castle Street, opened in 2016, with brunch, dinner and cocktails in the business district.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 9am to midnight, Thu 9am to 1am, Fri and Sat 9am to 1:30am, Sun 9am to midnight
Photo: Castle St Townhouse on Google MapsStop 5: Castle St Townhouse
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 9am to midnight, Thu 9am to 1am, Fri and Sat 9am to 1:30am, Sun 9am to midnight
Photo: El Gato Negro Tapas Liverpool on Google MapsStop 6: El Gato Negro
“Delicious cocktail, stunning venue & yummy food.”Liverpool Cocktail Week customer, May 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 9pm, Thu to Sat noon to 10pm, Sun noon to 8pm
Stop 7: Zeus Taverna
A Greek taverna on Castle Street, with sharing plates and cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11pm, Sun noon to 10pm
Photo: 62 Castle Street Hotel on Google MapsStop 8: 62 Castle Street
Stop 9: Neighbourhood
A restaurant and cocktail bar on Castle Street that gets busier and louder as the night goes on.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri noon to 1am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 10: The Alchemist
1Most popular bar October 20261Favourite cocktail October 2026A theatrical cocktail bar on Brunswick Street where drinks smoke, fizz and change colour.
“Just classy and great service”Liverpool Cocktail Week customer, October 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to midnight, Thu noon to 1am, Fri noon to 2am, Sat 10am to 2am, Sun 10am to 11pm
Stop 11: Hawksmoor
3Third most popular bar October 20261Favourite cocktail May 2026The British steakhouse in the Grade II listed India Buildings in the business district, with a cocktail bar inside that's worth a visit on its own.
“Lovely setting, great cocktail and service!”Liverpool Cocktail Week customer, May 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 10:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11:30pm, Sun 11:30am to 9pm
Stop 12: Gaucho
2Second most popular bar October 20263Third favourite cocktail May 2026An Argentinian steak restaurant on Water Street, with Argentinian wines and cocktails to start. One for a special dinner.
“The staff where just so passionate when speaking about the Argentinian inspiration behind the flavours.”Liverpool Cocktail Week customer, May 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat noon to 11pm, Sun noon to 10:30pm
Photo: 8 Water Street Mediterranean Bar & Grill on Google MapsStop 13: 8 Water Street Bar
A Mediterranean bar and grill on Water Street in the business district.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 11:30am to midnight
Stop 14: Ma Boyle's Alehouse & Eatery
A pub in Tower Gardens that celebrated its 150th birthday in 2021, with food all day.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11:30am to 11pm, Fri 11:30am to midnight, Sat 9am to midnight, Sun 9am to 11pm
Stop 15: Nova Scotia
A pub on Mann Island by the waterfront, a short walk from the Albert Dock.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon 8am to 4pm, Tue to Fri 8am to 7pm, Sat and Sun 9am to 7pm
Stop 16: Miller & Carter
3Third favourite cocktail October 2026A steakhouse in the Atlantic Pavilion at the Albert Dock, with steaks, sharing plates and cocktails.
Atlantic Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AFDirections
Photo: ASK Italian Restaurant Liverpool on Google MapsStop 17: Ask Italian
The Ask Italian in the city centre, an easy choice for pasta and pizza before drinks.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 11:30am to 10pm, Sat 11:30am to 11pm, Sun 11:30am to 10pm
Stop 18: Gusto Italian
An Italian restaurant in the Edward Pavilion at the Albert Dock, with a terrace on the dock.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11pm, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 19: Rosa's Thai
A Thai restaurant at the Royal Albert Dock, good for a quick dinner before drinks.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat noon to 10pm, Sun noon to 9pm
Stop 20: The Botanist Liverpool One
The Botanist at Chavasse Park in Liverpool ONE, with a botanical look, a long cocktail list and live music.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 11am to 11pm
Stop 21: Lunyalita
A Spanish tapas bar in the Britannia Pavilion at the Albert Dock, from the team behind Lunya.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 8:30pm, Fri noon to 9pm, Sat 10am to 9:30pm, Sun 10am to 8:30pm
Stop 22: The One O'Clock Gun
A bar at the Royal Albert Dock, a good stop on an evening around the dock.
“We loved the one o’clock gun! Great drinks, food and location, friendly staff”Liverpool Cocktail Week customer, May 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 23: The Long Shot
A sports and cocktail bar at the Royal Albert Dock with 13 giant screens and big sandwiches.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 3pm to midnight, Thu to Sun noon to midnight
Stop 24: The Botanist Albert Dock
The Botanist in the Britannia Pavilion at the Albert Dock, with the same botanical look and cocktail list.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 11am to 11pm
Stop 25: Delhi House
An Indian street food cafe at the Royal Albert Dock, with small plates and cocktails with Indian flavours.
“Delhi House Cafe-amazing cocktail and friendly staff.”Liverpool Cocktail Week customer, May 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 9:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to 10pm, Sun noon to 9:30pm
Stop 26: Revolution Albert Dock
A lively bar in the Atlantic Pavilion at the Albert Dock, with a long cocktail list and DJs.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10am to 11pm, Fri 10am to midnight, Sat 10am to 1am, Sun 10am to 11pm
Photo: The Bierkeller Liverpool on Google MapsStop 27: Bierkeller
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to 1am, Fri 11am to 2am, Sat 10am to 2am, Sun 10am to 1am
Stop 28: Flight Club
A social darts bar at Kenyons Steps in Liverpool ONE, with automatic scoring and games built for groups.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Stop 29: The Cosy Club
A big, eclectic bar and restaurant on Paradise Street, serving food all day with a long cocktail list.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 9am to 11pm, Thu to Sat 9am to 11:30pm, Sun 9am to 11pm
Stop 30: Browns Bar & Brasserie
The Browns brasserie in Liverpool ONE, serving all-day food with classic cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 9am to 11pm, Sat 8am to midnight, Sun 8am to 10pm
Photo: Bread Street Kitchen & Bar - Liverpool on Google MapsStop 31: Bread Street Kitchen
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11:30am to 9pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am to 10pm, Sun 11:30am to 9pm
Stop 32: Bistro Franc
A French-Mediterranean bistro on Hanover Street with classic dishes and cocktails. An easy dinner before a night out.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri to Sun 8:30am to midnight
Stop 33: Salón Madre
51 Hanover St, Liverpool, L1 3DNDirections
Stop 34: PINS Social Club
A two-floor boutique bowling alley and retro playground on Duke Street, with a rooftop bar.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 3pm to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 35: Be At One Liverpool Victoria
A cocktail bar on Victoria Street with a big menu of classics and house creations, and bartenders happy to go off-list.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 4pm to midnight, Thu 4pm to 1am, Fri 3pm to 2am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun 3pm to midnight
Stop 36: Turtle Bay Hanover St
A Caribbean restaurant and bar on Hanover Street, with jerk dishes and rum cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10:30am to 10:30pm, Fri 10:30am to midnight, Sat 9am to midnight, Sun 9am to 10:30pm
Stop 37: Tonight Josephine
A pink, playful cocktail and party bar on Hanover Street, the first Tonight Josephine in the North.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to midnight, Fri 5pm to 1am, Sat noon to 1am, Sun 5pm to midnight
Stop 38: Star Pins School Lane
7 School Ln, Liverpool, L1 3AQDirections
Stop 39: Harringtons Bar
A bar on Harrington Street in the Cavern Quarter, from one of the city's independent pub groups.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 11pm
Photo: Stephen Murphy on Google MapsStop 40: Hard Days Night
“Hard days night hotel. Staff were so friendly, live music, beautiful ambience”Liverpool Cocktail Week customer, May 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day open 24 hours
Photo: Turtle Bay Liverpool Victoria St on Google MapsStop 41: Turtle Bay Victoria Street
The Turtle Bay in the Produce Exchange on Victoria Street, with Caribbean food and rum cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10:30am to 10:30pm, Fri 10:30am to 11:30pm, Sat 9am to 11:30pm, Sun 9am to 10:30pm
Photo: Roxy Ball Room Liverpool Cavern Quarter on Google MapsStop 42: Roxy Ball Room - Hanover Street
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 3pm to 11pm, Thu 3pm to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 12:30am, Sun noon to 10pm
Photo: Roxy Ball Room Liverpool Cavern Quarter on Google MapsStop 43: Roxy Ball Room - Cavern Quarter
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 3pm to 11pm, Thu 3pm to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 12:30am, Sun noon to 10pm
Photo: Nana Mislitel on Google MapsStop 44: Pierre Kitchen
A French bistro and bar on Button Street in the Cavern Quarter.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11:30pm, Sun noon to 8:30pm
Stop 45: Boom Battle Bar
An activity bar on St George's Place by Lime Street, with games to book for a group and cocktails between rounds.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4pm to 11pm, Fri noon to 11pm, Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 46: Newington Temple
A Victorian pub just off Bold Street, restored to its old look and now run by the team behind Ma Boyle's.
“.. quaint and quiet pub. Super friendly staff.”Liverpool Cocktail Week customer, May 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 10pm
Photo: Franco Manca Sourdough Pizza - Bold Street on Google MapsStop 47: Franco Manco
The sourdough pizza chain on Bold Street, quick and good value before drinks in the Ropewalks.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon noon to 9pm, Tue to Thu noon to 9:30pm, Fri noon to 10:30pm, Sat 11:30am to 10:30pm, Sun 11:30am to 9:30pm
Stop 48: Cafe Tabac
Liverpool's longest-running cafe bar, on Bold Street for nearly 50 years, serving breakfast through to cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon 9am to 10pm, Tue and Wed 9am to 11pm, Thu 9am to midnight, Fri and Sat 9am to 1am, Sun 9am to 10pm
Photo: Charlotte Harrison on Google MapsStop 49: Goldie's Pizza Shop
A New York-style pizza slice shop on Colquitt Street from the team behind PINS Social Club.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 11am to midnight
Photo: Sharon Murphy on Google MapsStop 50: The Royal Institution
A bar in the historic Royal Institution building off Seel Street, once a meeting place for Victorian Liverpool, with a reading room to book.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun 2pm to 10pm
Stop 51: VOX Karaoke
A karaoke cocktail bar on Berry Street with private rooms to book for a group.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4pm to 2am, Fri and Sat 4pm to 3am, Sun 4pm to 2am
Stop 52: Chamber Thirty Six
A restaurant and bar on Berry Street, by Chinatown, known for its theatrical, over-the-top cocktails.
45-49 Berry St, Liverpool, L1 9DFDirections
Stop 53: The Dog & Collar Pub
A cosy pub on Hope Street from the team behind PINS Social Club, reopened in 2025 with a dining room upstairs.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to midnight
Further out
Stop 54: Golf Fang
Crazy golf and karaoke at the old Cains Brewery in the Baltic Triangle, with a bar between holes.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 3pm to 10pm, Fri 2pm to midnight, Sat noon to 1am, Sun 1pm to 10pm
Stop 55: Baltic Market
A street food market inside the old Cains Brewery in the Baltic Triangle, with traders, long tables and a bar. Good for a group who can't agree on food.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu noon to 10pm, Fri noon to 11pm, Sat 11am to 11pm, Sun 11am to 9pm
Stop 56: Bohemian
A bar on Seel Street, in the middle of the Ropewalks bar district.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri and Sat 4pm to 2am, Sun 4pm to midnight
Stop 57: Behind Closed Doors
An adults-only themed cocktail bar on Colquitt Street, with a playful concept and a cocktail list to match. One for a group night out.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu closed, Fri and Sat 8pm to 2:30am, Sun closed
Stop 58: The Harp
A pub on Harrington Street in the Cavern Quarter.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Also in Liverpool
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DeLuca's
Frederiks
Malmaison Hotel
Panam Restaurant & Bar
What's Cooking
Built from the venues that have taken part in Liverpool Cocktail Week, updated every night. Venues Google lists as closed are left off until they reopen. Opening times, phone numbers and ratings are from Google Maps.
More of Liverpool after dark
Good to know
What are the best cocktail bars in Liverpool?
On our trail, the best of Liverpool Cocktail Week is The One O'Clock Gun, Delhi House, Miller & Carter, The Alchemist, Hawksmoor, Gaucho and Black Cat Club. They're the venues our customers rate most, from survey votes for the best bar and best cocktail, comments and hearts in our vote. Every one has taken part in Liverpool Cocktail Week.
How long does the best of Liverpool Cocktail Week take to walk?
About 16 minutes on foot across 7 stops, not counting time at the bar. Most people pick four or five stops for a night, so make it your own and drop any you want to skip.
What other routes are there on the Liverpool cocktail trail?
Bold Street and the Ropewalks (4 stops, about 11 minutes), An evening at the Albert Dock (4 stops, about 14 minutes), Grand buildings and steak (4 stops, about 4 minutes), The Albert Dock and the waterfront route (5 stops, about 4 minutes), The Liverpool ONE and Hanover Street route (5 stops, about 7 minutes), Late night route (5 stops, about 29 minutes) and Games and groups route (5 stops, about 35 minutes). Open one to see its map, print it with walking directions or make it your own trail.
Can I make my own Liverpool cocktail trail?
Yes. Choose how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest venues in walking order. Add or remove stops, drag them into a different order, then print it with walking directions or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
Is the Liverpool cocktail trail free?
Yes. The trail, the routes and the printable maps are free. You pay for drinks at each venue. During Liverpool Cocktail Week a wristband unlocks a signature cocktail at every venue taking part.
Is there a printable Liverpool cocktail trail map with walking directions?
Yes. Every route, and any trail you make yourself, has a Print with directions button. You get a page with the map and street names, each stop's address and opening times, and turn-by-turn walking directions with the time between stops.
Which bars are on the Liverpool cocktail trail?
64 venues that have taken part in Liverpool Cocktail Week, including 360 Sky Bar, Black Cat Club, Dishoom Permit Room, Castle Street Townhouse, Castle St Townhouse and El Gato Negro. The trail updates itself every night as venues join or close.
Liverpool Cocktail Week
The next Liverpool Cocktail Week runs 21 to 30 May 2027. One wristband unlocks signature cocktails from £6.