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Cool and unusual bars in Liverpool

Liverpool's coolest bars are the ones with a story or something to do: historic buildings, karaoke rooms, crazy golf and darts. These are the Liverpool Cocktail Week partners worth a visit when you want more than a drink.

Cool bars at a glance

BarWhat it isFri and Sat until
Black Cat Club
Castle Street and the business district
Games bar1am
Boom Battle Bar
Lime Street and the city centre
Activity barmidnight
Cafe Tabac
Ropewalks and Bold Street
Cafe bar1am
Flight Club
Liverpool ONE and Hanover Street
Social darts bar1am
Golf Fang
The Baltic Triangle
Crazy golf and karaoke bar1am
Hawksmoor
Castle Street and the business district
Steakhouse and bar11:30pm
Ma Boyle's Alehouse & Eatery
Castle Street and the business district
Pubmidnight
Newington Temple
Ropewalks and Bold Street
Pub1am
PINS Social Club
Liverpool ONE and Hanover Street
Bowling and games bar2am
The Long Shot
Albert Dock and the waterfront
Sports and cocktail barmidnight
The Royal Institution
Ropewalks and Bold Street
Bar2am
VOX Karaoke
Ropewalks and Bold Street
Karaoke cocktail bar3am

Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.

Can't decide where to start?

Spin and we'll pick one of the 12 Liverpool bars on this page.

Walk it in one night

The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 13 minutes on foot in total.

  1. PINS Social Club
  2. Newington TempleAbout 5 minutes' walk from PINS Social Club
  3. Cafe TabacAbout 4 minutes' walk from Newington Temple
  4. The Royal InstitutionAbout 2 minutes' walk from Cafe Tabac
  5. VOX KaraokeAbout 2 minutes' walk from The Royal Institution
Walking route in Google Maps

Map of cool and unusual bars in Liverpool

Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.

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Black Cat Club, Liverpool

Black Cat Club

Games bar · Castle Street and the business district · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A gaming bar at Exchange Flags from the team behind El Gato Negro, with shuffleboard and darts alongside the cocktails.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureClub Tropicana Passionfruit infused Tanqueray, Midori, Passionfruit, Lime, Citrus Bubble

Alcohol-freeWatermelon Sugar High vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 10pm

Exchange Flags, Liverpool, L2 3YL

Boom Battle Bar, Liverpool

Boom Battle Bar

Activity bar · Lime Street and the city centre · ££

Alcohol-free signature

An activity bar on St George's Place by Lime Street, with games to book for a group and cocktails between rounds.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSugar Rush Absolut Raspberri, Banana Liqueur, Bubblegum, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, Lemonade

Alcohol-freeSugar Rush Mocktail vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4pm to 11pm, Fri noon to 11pm, Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm

101-110 St George's Pl, Liverpool, L1 1LU

Cafe Tabac, Liverpool

Cafe Tabac

Cafe bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

Alcohol-free signature

Liverpool's longest-running cafe bar, on Bold Street for nearly 50 years, serving breakfast through to cocktails.

Alcohol-freeBold AF (ish) vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon 9am to 10pm, Tue and Wed 9am to 11pm, Thu 9am to midnight, Fri and Sat 9am to 1am, Sun 9am to 10pm

126 Bold Street, Tower Building, Liverpool, L1 4JA

Flight Club, Liverpool

Flight Club

Social darts bar · Liverpool ONE and Hanover Street · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A social darts bar at Kenyons Steps in Liverpool ONE, with automatic scoring and games built for groups.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSweet Success Ketel One Vodka, Bacardi Coconut Rum, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Lemon, Grenadine

Alcohol-freeSpring Passion vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm

5 Kenyons Steps, Chavasse Park, Liverpool, L1 3DF

Golf Fang, Liverpool

Golf Fang

Crazy golf and karaoke bar · The Baltic Triangle · ££

Alcohol-free signature

Crazy golf and karaoke at the old Cains Brewery in the Baltic Triangle, with a bar between holes.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSpicy One That Buen Amigo Silver, Giffard Triple sec, Agave syrup, Mango syrup, Lime juice

Alcohol-freeGolfers Paradise NA vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 3pm to 10pm, Fri 2pm to midnight, Sat noon to 1am, Sun 1pm to 10pm

Cains Brewery, Stanhope St, Liverpool, L8 5XJ

Hawksmoor, Liverpool

Hawksmoor

Steakhouse and bar · Castle Street and the business district · £££

Alcohol-free signature

The 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.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSour Cherry Negroni East London Gin, Campari, Regal Rogue Vermouth, Sour Cherry

Alcohol-freeNon-Alc Cherry Negroni vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 10:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11:30pm, Sun 11:30am to 9pm

8 Brunswick St, Liverpool, L2 0PL

Ma Boyle's Alehouse & Eatery, Liverpool

Ma Boyle's Alehouse & Eatery

Pub · Castle Street and the business district · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A pub in Tower Gardens that celebrated its 150th birthday in 2021, with food all day.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRum & Rumour Punch Sailor Jerry's spiced rum, Bacardi white rum, apple juice, passion fruit puree

Alcohol-freeRum & Rumour No Punch vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11:30am to 11pm, Fri 11:30am to midnight, Sat 9am to midnight, Sun 9am to 11pm

7 Tower Gardens, Tower Building, Liverpool, L3 1LG

Newington Temple, Liverpool

Newington Temple

Pub · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A Victorian pub just off Bold Street, restored to its old look and now run by the team behind Ma Boyle's.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBerry Noir Kraken Black Spiced rum, cherry syrup, Demerara syrup, chocolate bitters, Bitters, lemon

Alcohol-freeCherry Noir vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 10pm

8 Newington, Liverpool, L1 4ED

PINS Social Club, Liverpool

PINS Social Club

Bowling and games bar · Liverpool ONE and Hanover Street · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A two-floor boutique bowling alley and retro playground on Duke Street, with a rooftop bar.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSteamboat Iced Tea Southern Comfort, Peach Liqueur, Citrus, Peach Tea, Lemonade

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 3pm to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to midnight

45 - 61 Duke St, Liverpool, L1 5AP

The Long Shot, Liverpool

The Long Shot

Sports and cocktail bar · Albert Dock and the waterfront · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A sports and cocktail bar at the Royal Albert Dock with 13 giant screens and big sandwiches.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signature433 Sour Licor 43, Absolut, Lemon, Sugar syrup, Foamer

Alcohol-free433 Sour 0%

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 3pm to midnight, Thu to Sun noon to midnight

Unit 3, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AD

The Royal Institution

Bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A bar in the historic Royal Institution building off Seel Street, once a meeting place for Victorian Liverpool, with a reading room to book.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRoyal Cosmopolitan Smirnoff, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lime

Alcohol-freeRoyal Cosmocktail vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun 2pm to 10pm

24 Colquitt St, Liverpool, L1 4DE

VOX Karaoke, Liverpool

VOX Karaoke

Karaoke cocktail bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A karaoke cocktail bar on Berry Street with private rooms to book for a group.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureTropical Sunset Remy Martin VSOP, Cointreau, Pineapple Juice, Housemade Spiced Syrup

Alcohol-freeStrawberry Lemonade vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4pm to 2am, Fri and Sat 4pm to 3am, Sun 4pm to 2am

27-35 Berry St, Liverpool, L1 9DF

Cool and unusual bars in Liverpool: your questions

What are the coolest bars in Liverpool?

For a historic setting, The Royal Institution, Newington Temple, Cafe Tabac and Ma Boyle's. For something to do, Golf Fang, Flight Club, PINS Social Club, Boom Battle Bar and VOX Karaoke.

Are they open on Mondays?

Most are. The Royal Institution is closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.

Do they do alcohol-free cocktails?

Yes. 11 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026, including Watermelon Sugar High at Black Cat Club, Sugar Rush Mocktail at Boom Battle Bar and Bold AF (ish) at Cafe Tabac.

Can I walk between them?

Yes. PINS Social Club, Newington Temple, Cafe Tabac, The Royal Institution and VOX Karaoke are about 13 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.

When is the next Liverpool Cocktail Week?

The next Liverpool Cocktail Week runs 21 to 30 May 2027. Signature cocktails start from £6 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.

What a Cocktail Week night looks like

Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Liverpool's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.

Friends out at Cocktail Week
Cheers to that
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Round up the crew
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Make a night of it
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Sours made for the week
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One wristband, every bar
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Bring the group
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Up on the roof
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Shaken, strained, served

More Liverpool bar guides

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2027

One wristband, Liverpool's best bars

The next Liverpool Cocktail Week runs 21 to 30 May 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £6 in bars across Liverpool, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.

  • A signature cocktail created for the week in every venue taking part, from £6
  • An alcohol-free drink in every venue
  • Extra deals for wristband holders

Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.

Liverpool Cocktail Week21 May to 30 May
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