We love a bit of scouse! The wonderfully vibrant, creative, warm, and entertaining city of Liverpool is without doubt, IMO, one of the best cities to visit for the weekend. It’s not just our opinion either; the readers of Conde Naste Travel as well as the travel industry as a whole voted the former European Capital of Culture not only the friendliest city to visit in England, but also the best! If you’re planning a visit to the place that brought us Brookside, read on and let us know if you agree…
Where to Shop…
Liverpool One
Liverpool One features over 170 shops, bars, restaurants, a cinema, two hotels and a five-acre park. Here you’ll find flagship stores for John Lewis and Debenhams as well as Apple, Monsoon, Zara, Urban Outfitters, Ted Baker, Radley, Hollister, and Karen Millen.
Metquarter
This designer shopper’s paradise makes its home in Liverpool’s historic former main post office. Top name retailers include M.A.C, Kurt Geiger, Hugo Boss, A|X Armani Exchange, L.K.Bennett, Links of London, DKNY Jeans, Gieves & Hawkes, Jo Malone, Paperchase, Sassoon Salon, T.M.Lewin, Patisserie Valerie and Illamasqua.
Cavern Walks
In the heart of the famous Cavern Quarter, close to the world-famous Cavern Club, birthplace of The Beatles. This is a mecca for designer fans, featuring Vivienne Westwood, Cricket, Boudoir Boutique, Lola Loves and Kids Cavern.
Where to Visit…
Tate Liverpool
Home to the national collection of modern and contemporary art in the North of England, and the UK’s most visited gallery of its kind outside London. They have relocated to RIBA North as they undergo an exciting transformation but still continue their exhibitions; this venue’s major exhibition for 2025 was Liverpool Biennial (7 June-14 September 2025), the UK’s largest free festival of contemporary visual art .
Tate Liverpool + RIBA North | Tate
Albert Dock
The centrepiece of Liverpool’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, the magnificent Albert Dock is a former 19th Century dock is the UK’s largest group of Grade I listed buildings. Here you’ll find many of vibrant restaurants and bars as well as attractions including the Merseyside Maritime Museum, International Slavery Museum, Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story, Yellow Boat Cruises, and the Yellow Duckmarine.
Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head
A spectacular piece of architecture, the Museum of Liverpool is the largest newly built national museum in Britain for over a century, and the world’s first national museum devoted to the history of a regional city.
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/
Where to Stay…
Hotel Indigo is a boutique style hotel perfectly positioned for the weekend visitor, close to the waterfront and hub bub of the city yet just far enough from the noise normally associated with a big and bustling city. All rooms feature complimentary mini bars, spa inspired bathrooms with invigorating rainfall showers and complimentary wireless internet. The breakfasts are also just the thing to set you up for a busy day of exploring.
A standard room costs from £97.
Hotel Indigo is at Chapel Street, Liverpool, L39AG Tel: 0151 559 0111 www.hotelindigoliverpool.com
Where to Eat…
Marco Pierre White
The first British chef to be awarded 3 Michelin stars, Marco Pierre White offers everything you would expect from a traditional steakhouse yet with the creative twist of a Michelin star chef, we tucked into a beetroot, goats cheese and caramelised walnut salad before a wonderfully indulgent Chateaubriand.
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse and Grill @ Hotel Indigo. Chapel Street, Liverpool. L39AG Tel: 0151 559 0555
Camp & Furnace
Positioned in the heart of Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, the city’s latest creative district, Camp & Furnace is just stone’s throw from the Albert Dock and crammed with bright young things and the perfect place to indulge in a bit of bohemia. Lunchtime treats range from sassy sandwiches to playful platters and all in the style of great outdoors, indoors. Pop in on a Sunday for a full roast for you to carve and share at your table.
Camp & Furnace is at 67 Greenland Street, Liverpool L1 0BY. Tel: 0151 708 2890 www.campandfurnace.com
St Peters Tavern
Set inside the former St Peter’s Church, this Victorian and Edwardian inspired pub and restaurant feature a spectacular 18th century interior and a choice between 16 cask ales, sourced from local brewers. The entertainment consists of live sports on TV and good old fashioned board games to play whilst munching on a delicious pie, washed down with a stone stout or a classic cocktail.
St Peters Tavern is at Seel Street, Liverpool. L1 4BH www.stpeterstavern.com
Where to Party
Albert Dock
The aforementioned Albert Dock is home to numerous late-night bars in which to dance the night away. Definite highlights being the carnival styling of Circo and glamourpuss Pan America- make sure you dress to impress.
Seel St & St Peters Square
Where the cool people drink in the city, the streets around St Peter’s Square including Seel Street and Parr Street feature an eclectic mix of venues from stripped back bars in old butchers’ shops to decadent design and extravagance in former Churches. The area is full of the young, professional, buzzy, and creative people that make Liverpool such a wonderful place to visit. Venues to visit include the glamorous Peacock Bar and St Peters Tavern, Igloo, Heebie Jeebies and the pop up Kazimier Garden.
Eberle Street
Just don’t want to go to bed. Then head over to Eberle Street for some late-night lunacy. Home to legendary super-club Elysium, the trick is to party till 4am before heading across the road to G bar.
To find out more and to plan your trip to Liverpool, www.visitliverpool.com
