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Date night bars in Liverpool

Planning a date in Liverpool? These Liverpool Cocktail Week partners suit a night for two, from steak and cocktails on Castle Street to dinner at the Albert Dock and historic rooms in the Ropewalks.

Date night bars at a glance

BarWhat it isFri and Sat until
Bistro Franc
Liverpool ONE and Hanover Street
French-Mediterranean bistromidnight
Browns Bar & Brasserie
Liverpool ONE and Hanover Street
Brasserie and barmidnight
Castle Street Townhouse
Castle Street and the business district
Restaurant and bar1:30am
Chamber Thirty Six
Ropewalks and Bold Street
Restaurant and cocktail barNot listed
Dishoom Permit Room
Castle Street and the business district
Indian bar and restaurant11pm
Gaucho
Castle Street and the business district
Argentinian steak restaurant11pm
Gusto Italian
Albert Dock and the waterfront
Italian restaurant11pm
Hawksmoor
Castle Street and the business district
Steakhouse and bar11:30pm
Lunyalita
Albert Dock and the waterfront
Spanish tapas bar9:30pm
Miller & Carter
Albert Dock and the waterfront
SteakhouseNot listed
Pierre Kitchen
The Cavern Quarter
French bistro and bar11:30pm
The Alchemist
Castle Street and the business district
Cocktail bar and restaurant2am
The Dog & Collar Pub
The Georgian Quarter
Pubmidnight
The Royal Institution
Ropewalks and Bold Street
Bar2am
Zeus Taverna
Castle Street and the business district
Greek restaurant11pm
8 Water Street Bar
Castle Street and the business district
Mediterranean bar and grillmidnight

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 16 Liverpool bars on this page.

Walk it in one night

The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 8 minutes on foot in total.

  1. Castle Street Townhouse
  2. GauchoAbout 2 minutes' walk from Castle Street Townhouse
  3. 8 Water Street BarAbout 2 minutes' walk from Gaucho
  4. HawksmoorAbout 2 minutes' walk from 8 Water Street Bar
  5. The AlchemistAbout 2 minutes' walk from Hawksmoor
Walking route in Google Maps

Map of date night bars in Liverpool

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

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Bistro Franc, Liverpool

Bistro Franc

French-Mediterranean bistro · Liverpool ONE and Hanover Street · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A French-Mediterranean bistro on Hanover Street with classic dishes and cocktails. An easy dinner before a night out.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureFranc's Passion Absolut Vanilla, Aperol, Lime, Passion Fruit Puree, Pineapple Juice, Gomme, Prosecco, Soda, Passion Fruit, Mint

Alcohol-freeFranc's Kiss vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri to Sun 8:30am to midnight

1 Hanover St, Liverpool, L1 3DW

Browns Bar & Brasserie, Liverpool

Browns Bar & Brasserie

Brasserie and bar · Liverpool ONE and Hanover Street · ££

Alcohol-free signature

The Browns brasserie in Liverpool ONE, serving all-day food with classic cocktails.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureCherry Bramble Tanqueray London Gin, Montzi Sour Cherry Liqeur, Blackberry, Raspberry, Lemon

Alcohol-freeBerry Bramble Cooler vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Fri 9am to 11pm, Sat 8am to midnight, Sun 8am to 10pm

One, 43 Paradise St, Liverpool, L1 3EU

Castle Street Townhouse, Liverpool

Castle Street Townhouse

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

Alcohol-free signature

An all-day restaurant and bar on Castle Street, opened in 2016, with brunch, dinner and cocktails in the business district.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePeach and Jasmine Hugo Elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, mint, peach jasmine soda

Alcohol-freePeach and Elderflower Fizz vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 9am to midnight, Thu 9am to 1am, Fri and Sat 9am to 1:30am, Sun 9am to midnight

25-27 Castle St, Liverpool, L2 4TA

Chamber Thirty Six, Liverpool

Chamber Thirty Six

Restaurant and cocktail bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A restaurant and bar on Berry Street, by Chinatown, known for its theatrical, over-the-top cocktails.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBruce Lee Chini absolut vodka, Lychee juice, lychee liquor, lychee gomme, lime, watermelon gomme

Alcohol-freeBruce Free Chini vegan

45-49 Berry St, Liverpool, L1 9DF

Dishoom Permit Room, Liverpool

Dishoom Permit Room

Indian bar and restaurant · Castle Street and the business district · ££

Alcohol-free signature

Dishoom's bar-led Permit Room on Dale Street, with Bombay-inspired cocktails and food.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBlood-Orange Largarita Ocho Tequila, Kingfisher, Pomegranate Juice, Blood Orange syrup, saline, ginger juice

Alcohol-freeTeetotal Espresso Martini

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 8am to 10pm, Fri 8am to 11pm, Sat 9am to 11pm, Sun 9am to 10pm

1 Dale St, Liverpool, L2 2PP

Gaucho, Liverpool

Gaucho

Argentinian steak restaurant · Castle Street and the business district · £££

Alcohol-free signature

An Argentinian steak restaurant on Water Street, with Argentinian wines and cocktails to start. One for a special dinner.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePeach and Mint Spritz Peppermint Renais, doppelganger Aperitivo, Peach Cordial, Citrus Blend, Grapefruit Soda

Alcohol-freeVirgin Passion Fruit Royale vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Sat noon to 11pm, Sun noon to 10:30pm

7 Water St, Liverpool, L2 0RD

Gusto Italian, Liverpool

Gusto Italian

Italian restaurant · Albert Dock and the waterfront · ££

Alcohol-free signature

An Italian restaurant in the Edward Pavilion at the Albert Dock, with a terrace on the dock.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSarti-Rita Tequila Blanco, Sarti, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave, MS. Betters Bitter (vegan foamer)

Alcohol-freeClean-Rita vegan

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

1-5 Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AF

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

Lunyalita, Liverpool

Lunyalita

Spanish tapas bar · Albert Dock and the waterfront · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A Spanish tapas bar in the Britannia Pavilion at the Albert Dock, from the team behind Lunya.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureTiojito Captain Morgan Dark Rum, Tio Pepe sherry, Brown sugar, Fresh mint, Lime wedges, Lemonade

Alcohol-freeGaudi-A vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 8:30pm, Fri noon to 9pm, Sat 10am to 9:30pm, Sun 10am to 8:30pm

Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AD

Miller & Carter, Liverpool

Miller & Carter

Steakhouse · Albert Dock and the waterfront · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A steakhouse in the Atlantic Pavilion at the Albert Dock, with steaks, sharing plates and cocktails.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBull in a Sweet Shop Absolut Vodka Vanilla, Raspberry Liqueur, Vanilla Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Foamer, Maraschino Cherry, Drumstick Squashies

Alcohol-freeAF Cowboy

Atlantic Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AF

Pierre Kitchen

French bistro and bar · The Cavern Quarter · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A French bistro and bar on Button Street in the Cavern Quarter.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePomme Spritz Père Magloire Calvados VSOP Brandy, ST Germain, Lime Juice, Apple Juice, Prosecco, Soda

Alcohol-freePomme Spritz Mocktail vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11:30pm, Sun noon to 8:30pm

14 Button St, Liverpool, L2 6PS

The Alchemist, Liverpool

The Alchemist

Cocktail bar and restaurant · Castle Street and the business district · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A theatrical cocktail bar on Brunswick Street where drinks smoke, fizz and change colour.

Alcohol-freeBubblygum vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed noon to midnight, Thu noon to 1am, Fri noon to 2am, Sat 10am to 2am, Sun 10am to 11pm

5 Brunswick St, Liverpool, L2 0UU

The Dog & Collar Pub, Liverpool

The Dog & Collar Pub

Pub · The Georgian Quarter · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A cosy pub on Hope Street from the team behind PINS Social Club, reopened in 2025 with a dining room upstairs.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBarrel Aged Old Fashioned Woodford Bourbon, Guinness Syrup, Bitters

Alcohol-freeD&C Highball vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to midnight

60 Hope St, Liverpool, L1 9BZ

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

Zeus Taverna, Liverpool

Zeus Taverna

Greek restaurant · Castle Street and the business district · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A Greek taverna on Castle Street, with sharing plates and cocktails.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSarti & Thyme Martini Sarti Rosa, thyme syrup, passion fruit, lemon juice

Alcohol-freeVirgin Passion Fruit & Blood Orange Martini vegan

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

44 Castle St, Liverpool L2 7LA

8 Water Street Bar

Mediterranean bar and grill · Castle Street and the business district · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A Mediterranean bar and grill on Water Street in the business district.

Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026 signatureKyoto Kiss absolut vanilla, chambord, matcha, vanilla gomme, fresh lemon juice, bitters

Alcohol-freeKyoto Kiss 0.0 vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 11:30am to midnight

8 Water St, Liverpool L2 8TD

Date night bars in Liverpool: your questions

Where should I go for a date night in Liverpool?

Castle Street has the most date-night spots close together, including Hawksmoor, Gaucho, Castle Street Townhouse and 8 Water Street Bar. On the Albert Dock, try Lunyalita for tapas or Gusto, which has a terrace on the dock.

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. 16 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026, including Franc's Kiss at Bistro Franc, Berry Bramble Cooler at Browns Bar & Brasserie and Peach and Elderflower Fizz at Castle Street Townhouse.

Can I walk between them?

Yes. Castle Street Townhouse, Gaucho, 8 Water Street Bar, Hawksmoor and The Alchemist are about 8 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.

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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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