Bars, Pubs & Drinking

• introduction
• bars map

Liverpool is home to many, many bars of all different tastes, styles and clientele.

A very successful gay scene is developing, which attracts a gay and mixed crowd and most of these venues are in the Stanley Street area. That said, you shouldn’t feel restricted or herded into just the one area – many of Liverpool’s bars will offer a welcome to all who behave themselves! This laid back attitude also filters through to the local licensing and you’ll find pub hours differ from many cities and offer pretty varied times for drinking.
 

		Superstar Boudoir As the name suggest, this is a bit of a local celebrity hangout, and itís not unusual to spot the odd ex-soap actress or pop poppet soaking up the atmosphere and the barís offerings. 22-24 Stanley Street, Liverpool click for details
		The Magnet Great american style bar with excellent staff and good music policy. A kind of mish-mash between trendy and rock & roll, but it works! 45 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS 0151 709 6969 click for details
		The Lisbon A major gay stalwart and a popular meeting point at the start of a night, The Lisbon is quite a shock when decending itís steps to the basement it occupies. On entering the bar, itís vast, traditional style will hit you. 35 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L1 6BG 0151 231 6831 click for details
		Masquerade The Masquerade is an original feature on Liverpoolís gay scene and the perfect place to start an evening of partying. Fun and frolicks are abound as DJís and Drag Queen hostesses make it their personal responsibility to help get you off to a flying start. 10 Cumberland Street, Liverpool, L1 6BU 0151 236 7786 click for details
		Tabac The original bohemian eatery standing in the shadow of the cathedral, this is where the arty, writey, creative types settle down with a broadsheet, strong black coffee and croissant. 126, Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4JA 0151 709 9502
		Korova Bar & Club This uber-cool hangout is popular with the live music, alternative club-kids and anyone else that gets it's trendy vibe... 39-41 Fleet Street, Liverpool, L1 4AR 0151 709 7097
		G-Bar Probably the busiest gay late-bar-come-club on the scene, this is a two-in-one venue. 1-7 Eberle St, Liverpool, L2 2AG 0151 236 4416
		3345 Seen by some as a veritable hub of cultural activity in Liverpool, in particular the music scene, 3345 Parr street is a free membership bar and restaurant that is popular with the media types. Often hosting exhibitions, launch and after-show events and screenings, 3345 also has a private meeting/dining room available for hire. 33-45, Parr Street, Liverpool, L1 4JN 0151 708 6435
		Jupiters Jupiters may sound a bit like a nightclub, but it is, in fact, a friendly, bright and cheery bar of the more traditional pub variety. Light and airy, the venue is spacious with a large bar and pool table area. 10 Hackins Hey, Liverpool, L2 2AW 0151 227 5265
		Navy Bar This is an enormous room with bar, split level seating area and dancefloor. With smoke machine on full blast, disco lighting swirling around the venue and music at a thumping level, itís nightlife heaven. 27-29 Stanley Street, Liverpool
The Bar & Grill		It's a bar and it's a grill. 1a Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4DJ 0870 442 2860
The Swan Inn		One of Liverpool's oldest pubs, now surrounded by the burgeoning cultural quarter. Traditional, rock and roll venue. 86 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ 0151 709 5281
Alma De Cuba		A fantastic converted church building houses this epitome of contemporary socialising with bar and restaurant. Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AZ 0151 709 7097
Bar Hannah		Bar serving up food and drink alongside regular live gigs and open mic nights. 2 Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR 07710 111197
Honey Harmony		Bar and restaurant in the Queen Square complex. Queen Square, Liverpool, L1 1RH 0151 709 3933
Bar Ca Va		Mexican influenced bar known for a wide range of Tequilas. 4a Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ 0151 708 9443
The Monro		Celebrated eatery and bar with a host of awards gracing the trophy cabinet serving up lunch, dinner, real ales and quality wines. 92 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AG 0151 707 9933
Bar Suede		Contemporary bar with lots of leather banquettes offering a drinking and clubbing space for a mainly straight crowd. Concert Square, Liverpool, L1 4NR 0151 709 2437
De Mille Cafe Bar		Cafe, Bar & Restaurant. 14 Fraser Street, Liverpool, L3 8JX 0151 207 4605
The Poste House		Gay friendly bar with real ale and drinks deals. 23 Cumberland Street, Liverpool, L1 6BU 0151 236 4130
Slaters Bar		Great prices on drinks make this boozer a hit with the students. 26 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BS 0151 708 6990
The Krazyhouse		It's a bar, it's a club, it's a restaurant. 16 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ 0151 708 5016
Reflex at Bar L1		Eighties themed bar with great drink deals through the week. 52 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EA 0151 709 9229
Puzzle		Promising to bring fun back to the 'fruit loop', this venue has a genuine friendly atmosphere. Situated on two levels, the ground level lounge bar is a great place to catch up with the goss, while there's a little dance floor tucked away downstairs to let your hair down on. 25 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AA 0151 236 9737
Bar Red		Bar, popular with a mainly straight crowd with regular local radio DJ appearances with an interior that's, well, red. Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BS 0151 708 8673
Mustard Bar & Restaurant		Contemporary bar and restaurant outside of the city centre. 336-338 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 2HD 0151 222 1123
Baa Bar		Small chain of contemporary bars in Liverpool, Manchester a 43-45 Fleet Street, Liverpool, L1 4AN 0151 707 0610
O'Neill's		Popular chain of Irish themed bars with screens playing sports matches and serving food with a taste of Ireland. 2 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ 0151 707 4941
Babycream		Bar, cafe and restaurant brought to you by the team behind the infamous Liverpool clubbing brand, Cream. Atlantic Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AE 0151 702 5826
The Pilgrim		Traditional pub serving food. 34 Pilgrim Street, Liverpool, L1 9HB 0151 709 2302

key	mostly straight
	mixed
	mostly gay