Liverpool: the Highlights

Liverpool is a compact city with a world-famous musical and sporting history. It has tons of amazing clubs, as well as some of the best bars in the country, perfect for pub crawls. Since being named the European Capital of Culture back in 2008, it’s been getting more and more popular for stag weekends, and it’s easy to see why!

Liverpool city centre is pretty small so it’s super easy to get from one place to another, with many of the most popular venues within walking distance of one another. It’s massive variety of clubs, restaurants and bars also mean that Liverpool can be one of the best places to have a stag do on a budget.

With everything from lavish cocktail bars to world-famous football stadiums, Liverpool has something to suit all types of stag party. With so much on offer, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start but never-fear, this expert guide will show you everything you need to know before travelling to this bustling, cost-effective and lively northern powerhouse.

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With so much to see and do in Liverpool, there’s something on offer for groups of every shape and size. Here are our favorite things to do while in this magnificent city.

Liverpool really does have it all when it comes to nightlife, with everything from classic Rock‘n’Roll bars to stylish clubs and trendy bars. Some of them are a bit harder to get into with a big group but with our expert guidance, you’ll have no problems.Liverpool really does have it all when it comes to nightlife, with everything from classic Rock‘n’Roll bars to stylish clubs and trendy bars. Some of them are a bit harder to get into with a big group but with our expert guidance, you’ll have no problems.

Some of the best pubs and bars in Liverpool

The Ship & Mitre, Dale Street - Situated near King George’s Hall, The Ship & Mitre boasts the biggest selection of cask and continental beers on Merseyside, with a constantly changing list. There's typically 15 handpumps offering real ales and ciders from microbreweries which deliver only one barrel at a time – which explains why there are beer menus dotted around the boozer. They serve quality burgers in The Gallery area and they also have a bottle shop in the city centre, where you'll find an equally fine array of bottled ales, ciders and 'weird/wonderful beers'. http://www.theshipandmitre.com/

Cavern Club, Mathew Street - Though it hosted a string of top acts in its day, it is best remembered as the launch-pad for The Beatles, while TV host and singer Cilla Black was the hat-check girl. Today, it's a tourist attraction as visitors flock to the pokey cellar to check out 60s tribute acts such as The Cavern Club Beatles. Over the road is The Cavern pub, which continues the rock/pop nostalgia theme. https://www.cavernclub.com/

Ye Hole in Ye Wall, Hackins Hey - It's officially Liverpool's oldest public house, dating back to 1726. Built on an old Quaker burial site, Ye Hole is pretty tiny and tucked away off Dale Street, but for a back-street boozer it boasts bags of atmosphere, with wooden panelling, an ornate fireplace and stained glass. They also serve seven cask ales and proper chips. Not those skinny 'American fries', proper chips. https://yeholeinyewall.business.site/

Mojo, Back Berry Street - A fine bar to end the night at, Mojo's aim is to be "clean but dirty at the same time like some long forgotten blues riff”. That's the vibe. They like their rock'n'roll, from those omnipresent Beatles and Elvis, to Elbow, Weller and Arctic Monkeys. They also like cocktails, and pride themselves on their cocktail-makery, with quality ingredients such as 12-year-old rum. There are about 50 cocktails on offer, with such monikers as Novocaine and Killer Punch. You can also order Punch Bowls, suitable for up to eight people, making them perfect for partying hordes. https://mojobar.co.uk/liverpool

The Baltic Fleet, Wapping - Situated down near the docks, there's evidence that there’s been beer served on the site of The Baltic for 400 years, though the current landmark has only been there for half that time. They reckon they have 136 recipes for beer, which they brew in rotation. Recently refurbished, the extended bar has been constructed from genuine West African mahogany. For the warmer weeks, there's a summer patio out the back. It’s not a huge space, but they do brew a helluva pint. During the winter months, a roaring hearth adds to the welcoming atmosphere. https://www.balticfleet.co.uk/

Ye Cracke, Rice Street - John Lennon reportedly used to take his then girlfriend Cynthia there for dates when they were studying at Liverpool College Of Art. Now more than 50 years later and it’s still pretty popular with bohos and students. Distinctly laid-back, the leafy green beer garden is very popular on those occasions when the sun shows its face. https://www.facebook.com/yecracke/

Matou, Pier Head - A modern pan-Asian restaurant, cocktail bar and lounge, Matou is situated on the second floor of the Mersey Ferry Terminal Building and boasts a fantastic roof terrace overlooking the waterfront, Pier Head and the Liver building. Very chic. Very swanky. Snapping selfies with the Liver Birds in the background is pretty popular we hear, but otherwise, you’ll need to be on your best behaviour. https://www.matou.co.uk/

The Kazimier, Seel Street - Uber cool venue with its own in-house record label. During the summer, the garden serves slushies, ice creams, house cocktails and Vietnamese coffee, alongside home-brew vegan wildflower ale. There's food freshly made from a charcoal grill with a menu that spans meaty sandwiches, burgers and wraps. They also have a programme of live music, supremely cool DJs, vintage and craft fairs, film screenings and dinner clubs. Filled with mismatched furniture, it oozes character, and it's open all year round too with slow-cooked stews and hot toddies served during the winter. https://www.invisiblewindfactory.com/kazgarden