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Liverpool Cocktail Week: 21 May to 30 May

Things to do in Liverpool at night

From late nights, live music and games bars to date night, here's where to go in Liverpool after dark, from the 48 venues that took part in Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026.

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Ten days. One wristband.

The big one: Liverpool Cocktail Week

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

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  • Signature cocktails made for the week, from £6. 48 venues took part in 2026.
  • An alcohol-free drink in every venue, so nobody sits it out.
  • Ten days, so go when it suits: weeknight, weekend or both.
  • Groups of four or more pay £7.95 each.

Wristbands from £7.95 each in a group.

Cocktail Week wristbands at the bar
Can't decide where to start?

Spin and we'll pick one of the 48 Liverpool venues on this page.

Late-night bars in Liverpool

Somewhere to keep the night going in Liverpool. Closing times come from Google Maps where they're listed, so check before you head over.

VOX Karaoke, Liverpool

VOX Karaoke

Karaoke cocktail bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

Until 3am Fri and Sat

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

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Almost Famous, Liverpool

Almost Famous

Burger bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

A loud, fun burger bar on Parr Street in the Ropewalks, with big burgers and a cocktail list to match.

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Behind Closed Doors, Liverpool

Behind Closed Doors

Themed cocktail bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

Until 2:30am Fri and Sat

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.

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Bohemian, Liverpool

Bohemian

Bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

Until 2am Fri and Sat

A bar on Seel Street, in the middle of the Ropewalks bar district.

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Neighbourhood, Liverpool

Neighbourhood

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

Until 2am Fri and Sat

A restaurant and cocktail bar on Castle Street that gets busier and louder as the night goes on.

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Tonight Josephine, Liverpool

Tonight Josephine

Cocktail and party bar · Liverpool ONE and Hanover Street · ££

Until 1am Fri and Sat

A pink, playful cocktail and party bar on Hanover Street, the first Tonight Josephine in the North.

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Goldie's Pizza Shop

Pizza slice shop · Ropewalks and Bold Street · £

Until midnight Fri and Sat

A New York-style pizza slice shop on Colquitt Street from the team behind PINS Social Club.

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Live music and DJs

Liverpool bars known for live music or DJs, so the night comes with a soundtrack.

Bars with games

A drink with something to do. Good for groups, first dates and anyone who gets competitive.

VOX Karaoke, Liverpool

VOX Karaoke

Karaoke cocktail bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

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

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Black Cat Club, Liverpool

Black Cat Club

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

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

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Boom Battle Bar, Liverpool

Boom Battle Bar

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

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

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Flight Club, Liverpool

Flight Club

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

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

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Golf Fang, Liverpool

Golf Fang

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

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

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PINS Social Club, Liverpool

PINS Social Club

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

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

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The Long Shot, Liverpool

The Long Shot

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

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

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Date night in Liverpool

Spots that suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to places worth dressing up for.

Hawksmoor, Liverpool

Hawksmoor

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

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.

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Bistro Franc, Liverpool

Bistro Franc

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

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

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Castle Street Townhouse, Liverpool

Castle Street Townhouse

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

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

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Chamber Thirty Six, Liverpool

Chamber Thirty Six

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

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

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Dishoom Permit Room, Liverpool

Dishoom Permit Room

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

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

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Gaucho, Liverpool

Gaucho

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

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

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Gusto Italian, Liverpool

Gusto Italian

Italian restaurant · Albert Dock and the waterfront · ££

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

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Lunyalita, Liverpool

Lunyalita

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

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

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Miller & Carter, Liverpool

Miller & Carter

Steakhouse · Albert Dock and the waterfront · ££

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

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Dinner and cocktails

Make a night of it: dinner first, then stay for a cocktail. Every one made a signature cocktail for Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026.

Hawksmoor, Liverpool

Hawksmoor

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

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.

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Bistro Franc, Liverpool

Bistro Franc

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

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

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Castle Street Townhouse, Liverpool

Castle Street Townhouse

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

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

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Chamber Thirty Six, Liverpool

Chamber Thirty Six

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

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

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Dishoom Permit Room, Liverpool

Dishoom Permit Room

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

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

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Gaucho, Liverpool

Gaucho

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

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

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Gusto Italian, Liverpool

Gusto Italian

Italian restaurant · Albert Dock and the waterfront · ££

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

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Miller & Carter, Liverpool

Miller & Carter

Steakhouse · Albert Dock and the waterfront · ££

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

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Neighbourhood, Liverpool

Neighbourhood

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

A restaurant and cocktail bar on Castle Street that gets busier and louder as the night goes on.

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Drinks in historic buildings

A drink in some of Liverpool's older buildings, with the character to match.

Hawksmoor, Liverpool

Hawksmoor

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

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.

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Cafe Tabac, Liverpool

Cafe Tabac

Cafe bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

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

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Newington Temple, Liverpool

Newington Temple

Pub · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

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

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The Royal Institution

Bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

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

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Big nights out with the group

Room for the whole crew, from birthdays to hen dos and work nights out. Book ahead at the weekend.

VOX Karaoke, Liverpool

VOX Karaoke

Karaoke cocktail bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

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

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Almost Famous, Liverpool

Almost Famous

Burger bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

A loud, fun burger bar on Parr Street in the Ropewalks, with big burgers and a cocktail list to match.

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Behind Closed Doors, Liverpool

Behind Closed Doors

Themed cocktail bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

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.

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Black Cat Club, Liverpool

Black Cat Club

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

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

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Boom Battle Bar, Liverpool

Boom Battle Bar

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

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

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Chamber Thirty Six, Liverpool

Chamber Thirty Six

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

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

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Dishoom Permit Room, Liverpool

Dishoom Permit Room

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

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

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Flight Club, Liverpool

Flight Club

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

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

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Golf Fang, Liverpool

Golf Fang

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

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

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Great nights without the alcohol

Not drinking? These made an alcohol-free signature for Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026, so nobody sits it out.

Hawksmoor, Liverpool

Hawksmoor

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

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.

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VOX Karaoke, Liverpool

VOX Karaoke

Karaoke cocktail bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

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

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Almost Famous, Liverpool

Almost Famous

Burger bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

A loud, fun burger bar on Parr Street in the Ropewalks, with big burgers and a cocktail list to match.

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Behind Closed Doors, Liverpool

Behind Closed Doors

Themed cocktail bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

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.

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Bistro Franc, Liverpool

Bistro Franc

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

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

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Black Cat Club, Liverpool

Black Cat Club

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

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

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Boom Battle Bar, Liverpool

Boom Battle Bar

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

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

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Cafe Tabac, Liverpool

Cafe Tabac

Cafe bar · Ropewalks and Bold Street · ££

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

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Ready-made nights out

Short walks between stops, so you spend the night in bars, not taxis.

Bold Street and the Ropewalks

From the city's longest-running cafe bar to a Victorian pub and a hidden historic bar.

  1. 1Cafe Tabac
  2. 2Newington TempleAbout 4 minutes' walk
  3. 3The Royal InstitutionAbout 4 minutes' walk
  4. 4Chamber Thirty SixAbout 3 minutes' walk

An evening at the Albert Dock

Tapas, a dockside terrace and a pub by the river, all within the dock.

  1. 1Lunyalita
  2. 2Gusto ItalianAbout 3 minutes' walk
  3. 3The One O'Clock GunAbout 3 minutes' walk
  4. 4Nova ScotiaAbout 8 minutes' walk

Grand buildings and steak

The old business district, from cocktails to a steakhouse in the India Buildings.

  1. 1The Alchemist
  2. 2HawksmoorAbout 2 minutes' walk
  3. 3Castle Street TownhouseAbout 2 minutes' walk
  4. 4NeighbourhoodAbout 2 minutes' walk

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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Bring the group
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Up on the roof
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Shaken, strained, served

Liverpool at night: your questions

What is there to do in Liverpool at night?

Plenty. For late nights, try VOX Karaoke and Almost Famous. For live music, try The Botanist Albert Dock and The Botanist Liverpool One. For games bars, try Black Cat Club and Boom Battle Bar. For date night, try Hawksmoor and Bistro Franc. For dinner and drinks, try Browns Bar & Brasserie and Castle Street Townhouse. For ten days a year, Liverpool Cocktail Week adds a signature cocktail in every venue taking part.

Where can I go for a late drink in Liverpool?

VOX Karaoke, Almost Famous and Behind Closed Doors are known for late nights. Going by Google Maps, VOX Karaoke stays open until 3am, Behind Closed Doors stays open until 2:30am and Be At One Liverpool Victoria stays open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. Check with the venue before you go.

Where is there live music in Liverpool?

The Botanist Albert Dock and The Botanist Liverpool One are good bets for live music or DJs.

Where should I go on a date in Liverpool?

Try Hawksmoor, Bistro Franc and Browns Bar & Brasserie. Book ahead at the weekend.

Which Liverpool bars have games?

VOX Karaoke, Black Cat Club and Boom Battle Bar all have something to play.

What is Liverpool Cocktail Week?

Ten days when Liverpool's bars and restaurants each make a signature cocktail for wristband holders, from £6, with an alcohol-free version in every venue. 48 venues took part in 2026.

When is the next Liverpool Cocktail Week?

The next Liverpool Cocktail Week runs 21 to 30 May 2027.

More from Liverpool

Every venue on this page took part in Liverpool Cocktail Week 2026. Descriptions are our own, checked against each venue and local listings. Closing times, bookings and seating come from Google Maps. They change, so check with the venue before you go. Venue photos were supplied by the venues.

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