Beautiful bars in Liverpool city centre where you can drink in style

Liverpool boasts some stunning bars, both old and new.

They occupy historic listed buildings, reach towering heights and have beautiful views of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks.

But they’re not just known for their beauty alone - they also serve up some tasty cocktails or could help you celebrate a special occasion.

Take a look at our list of beautiful bars in Liverpool and find out where you can sip on a cocktail and toast to the view of the Liver Birds or discover a new gem.

Liberte Rooftop Village

Liberte’s rooftop village has stunning igloo pods for guests to enjoy their drinks in.

The New York inspired bar on the Bentley Building roof on the Strand offers the city a unique bar experience.

Each igloo can sit up to ten people and is decorated with cosy throws and fairy lights.

The igloo village is open from midday until late and are available to be booked by the igloo or by the table.

For bookings email bookings@liberteliverpool.com.

DASH

Dash in Liverpool city centre is a restaurant and bar at the former Sugar Hut and Living Rooms venue on Victoria Street.

It is decorated with blossom and teal contrasts with a bold black and white diamond flooring and has a stairway entrance leading up to glass doors etched with the Dash signature.

Customers are welcomed with a 10 metre-plus bar, with restaurant banquettes and stand-alone tables for 125 people to the left, opposite a spacious bar area and curved booth seating.

You can book a table online.

Liverpool Gin Distillery

Liverpool Gin Distillery on Castle Street is a distillery, bar and kitcehn all in one place.

One of the main attractions at the Liverpool Gin Distillery is its specially designed Gin Lab where visitors will learn about the history of gin and organic Liverpool Gin, before exploring a wide range of botanicals and distilling their very own bottle of Liverpool Gin, which can be named by them.

You can book tickets for the gin tours online.

Aether

The Aether bar in Liverpool ONE is from the team behind The Alchemist. Aether, which opened in 2018, is a nod to the brand’s original roots.

Focusing primarily on mixology and live music, the bar features signature "boundary pushing" cocktails that are influenced by the elements.

Inside the venue has a central island bar, surrounded by plush booth seating.

While outside, there is an al fresco dining area with an additional 80 covers overlooking Chavasse Park.

The bar doesn't take bookings, just turn up and enjoy!

Grand Central

The bar is inside the Grade II listed building. (Image: LIVERPOOL ECHO)

Grand Central on Renshaw Street is an iconic Liverpool Grade II listed building.

It originally opened in 1905 and, as well as being a live music venue, is a hotel and boasts seven stunning bars and a food hall.

Punch Tarmey's

Punch Tarmey's is located in the iconic Cains Brewery on Stanhope Street.

The brewery closed in 2013 and the site, formerly Higsons, is now home to a thriving market development.

Inside, you will be transported back to the brewery's heyday as the Irish bar has remained a lot of its original characteristics.

The bar only accepts walk-ins, so you can't book in advance.

The Alchemist

The Alchemist on Brunswick Street is known for serving cool and crazy cocktails.

The drinks come bubbling with dry ice and the presentation looks like something out of a chemistry lab.

In fact, the whole bar area is stacked with copper chemistry beakers and the stylish bar has a warm and cosy atmosphere.

Cocktails include the Smoky Old Fashioned and the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.

You can book a table online.

The Florist

The Florist is in the former Old Blind School on Hardman Street.

It's the perfect location for a drinks with friends as it offers a stunning backdrop for Instagram photos.

Key features include flower walls, floral ceilings and neon signage.

Since opening it has gained a reputation for being the most 'Instagrammable' venue in the city.

You can book a table online.

Lunyalita

Beautiful for its views of the Albert Dock alone, Lunyalita is a great choice if you're around the waterfront.

The restaurant is from husband and wife team, Peter and Elaine Kinsella, who also own Lunya on Hardman Street.

Unlike Lunya, Lunyalita (meaning little Lunya) is more intimate and boasts a sun terrace, cafe, bar and deli.

The restaurant can be found next to the Beatles Story in a unit which has kept its originally arched ceilings, brickwork and flagstone floors from two centuries ago.

You can book a table online.

Panoramic 34

This panoramic bar high up on the 34th floor on Brook Street boasts spectacular views of Liverpool and the River Mersey.

The bar and restaurant is fitted with full length, floor to ceiling windows that shows 360 degree views of Liverpool and beyond.

If you can brave the heights, this bar has some of the best views Liverpool can offer.

You can book a table online for food, drinks or both.

Hippie Chic

It might not be your average bar but that's what makes Hippie Chic great.

The bar brings a little slice of Glastonbury to Stanhope Street with its three tier tipi tent.

Inside, the bar is decorated with flower walls, fairy lights, and wicker furniture, to add to the theme.

Outside, there is a VIP pod which can be hired out for six to eight people for baby showers, birthdays, hen and stag nights, or any occasion customers would like to celebrate.

Cosy Club

The Cosy Club on Paradise Street in Liverpool ONE really lives up to its name with comfy couches and cushions.

Those drinking and dining in Cosy Club will feel as though they’ve stepped onto a period film set or are dining in a sleek vintage mansion.

The furniture and décor makes for a cosy and welcoming bar but the style and eccentricity gives the bar a charming character.

You can book a table online.

Alma de Cuba

Alma De Cuba on Seel Street is a grand bar and restaurant set inside the former St Peter's Catholic Church.

The modern furniture inside the bare brick church conversion creates a magnificent setting.

Alma de Cuba’s cocktail menu has South American and Caribbean influences and cocktails include Violet Martini and El Floridita Daiquiri.

You can book a table via the venue's website.

Neighbourhood

Neighbourhood bar and restaurant on Castle Street is based inside the Grade II listed building.

The interior of the building features a domed banking hall with Corinthian columns from Alliance Bank that was originally based in the building.

Neighbourhood has brought a touch of colour and modern interior design to the old building from 1868.

The new design compliments the historic features and high ceilings.

You can book a table online.

Titanic Hotel Bar

Titanic Hotel Liverpool in Stanley Dock and the Rum Bar. Photo by Colin Lane

Titanic Hotel on Stanley Dock has beautiful views of Liverpool’s dock.

The Rum Bar is a very spacious room with high ceilings and large windows with views.

The wooden flooring, bare brick walls and pillars add a rustic maritime feel to the bar but the furniture and plush fabrics give the bar area a touch of luxury.

The bar menu includes a mixture of Guyana, Barbados, Martinique or Cuban rum.

You can book a table online.

Carpathia

Carpathia bar and restaurant is in 30 James Street hotel in Liverpool city centre.

The bar looks out onto Liverpool’s skyline and the terrace boasts panoramic views of the docklands and Three Graces.

The rooftop bar offers two balconies that are 120 ft and 110 ft wide and 10 ft long.

Carpathia bar offers classic cocktails and also new flavours.

Call 30 James Street direct on 0151 459 4999 to book a table.

Oh Me Oh My Rooftop Garden

Goodness Gracious rooftop garden at Oh Me Oh My.

Goodness Gracious rooftop bar above Oh Me Oh My on Water Street is a bar that lets the views do the talking.

The outdoor bar is on the 8th floor of West Africa house and with the height comes beautiful views.

Customers can sit back, relax and enjoy a drink while toasting to the Liver Birds.

Castle St Townhouse

Castle Street Townhouse, Castle Street, Liverpool. A look inside the new business. Photo by Ian Cooper

Castle St Townhouse is stunning inside and out and has been designed by Lee Birchall from DV8 Designs that also designed The Old Blind School and Archies.

It has a multi-mirrored bar and raised seating area and features an earthy colour palette.

There are various plush booths and seating areas that are both comfortable and stylish.

During the evening the bar has dimmed mood lighting that compliments the colour scheme.

You can book a table online.

Matou

Matou is a pan Asian restaurant above the Mersey Ferry Terminal Building on the Pier Head.

It has a large terrace area showcasing stunning views of Liverpool’s Three Graces.

The bar and lounge can accommodate 100 people and the outside terrace can cater for at least 300 people for drinks and al-fresco dining.

The bar has an impressive cocktail list that includes the classics and also some ‘signature’ cocktails such as the Three Graces, Breaker and All The Way J.

You can book a table online.