Katarzyna’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The largest complex of picturesque Grade I listed buildings in the country, housing Tate Liverpool art gallery, eclectic mix of local boutiques, bars and restaurants, as well as must-see museums such as Beatles Story Museum and Maritime Museum.
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Albert Dock
24 Edward PavilionThe largest complex of picturesque Grade I listed buildings in the country, housing Tate Liverpool art gallery, eclectic mix of local boutiques, bars and restaurants, as well as must-see museums such as Beatles Story Museum and Maritime Museum.
Located on Liverpool's historic waterfront, the Echo Wheel offers spectacular views of the city and river Mersey.
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Liverpool Hjól
4 Keel WharfLocated on Liverpool's historic waterfront, the Echo Wheel offers spectacular views of the city and river Mersey.
Tate Liverpool is one of the most visited art galleries outside of London, which prides itself from its rapidly evolving collections and special exhibitions of British and international modern and contemporary art. Past featured artists include Gustav Klimt, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Claude Monet! With free admission, a visit is definitely worthwhile!
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Tate Liverpool
Mann IslandTate Liverpool is one of the most visited art galleries outside of London, which prides itself from its rapidly evolving collections and special exhibitions of British and international modern and contemporary art. Past featured artists include Gustav Klimt, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Claude Monet! With free admission, a visit is definitely worthwhile!
Along with the Liver Building, the Cunard Building is one of the waterfront's three most iconic landmarks. The Cunard Building was used as the central headquarters of the Cunard White Star Company, the British shipping company most famous for the tragic loss of the RMS Titanic in 1912. Many iconic ships and liners were designed here, including the RMS Queen Elizabeth!
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Cunard Building
Along with the Liver Building, the Cunard Building is one of the waterfront's three most iconic landmarks. The Cunard Building was used as the central headquarters of the Cunard White Star Company, the British shipping company most famous for the tragic loss of the RMS Titanic in 1912. Many iconic ships and liners were designed here, including the RMS Queen Elizabeth!
The Albion House, also known as the White Star Building, serves as the headquarters of the White Star Company until 1934. Now renovated, the building offers a hotel with a restaurant and bar filled with original White Star memorabilia.
Albion House
30 James StThe Albion House, also known as the White Star Building, serves as the headquarters of the White Star Company until 1934. Now renovated, the building offers a hotel with a restaurant and bar filled with original White Star memorabilia.
Liverpool is home to the oldest Chinese community and so appropriately it also contains the largest Chinese Arch outside of China!
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Kínverska hverfinu í Liverpool
12 Great George StLiverpool is home to the oldest Chinese community and so appropriately it also contains the largest Chinese Arch outside of China!
Located on either side of the aptly-named Hope Street Liverpool is able to impress with two grand Cathedrals, both stunning yet very different in character. Visitors to the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral (the tallest Cathedral in the UK) can also get a rooftop view of Liverpool and beyond (apparently on a clear day it is possible to see Blackpool tower!)
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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Mount PleasantLocated on either side of the aptly-named Hope Street Liverpool is able to impress with two grand Cathedrals, both stunning yet very different in character. Visitors to the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral (the tallest Cathedral in the UK) can also get a rooftop view of Liverpool and beyond (apparently on a clear day it is possible to see Blackpool tower!)
One of Europe's finest collections of paintings, drawings, sculpture and decorative art, spanning over 600 years. Some of the featured artists include Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin and Gainsborough.
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Listasafn Walkers
William Brown StreetOne of Europe's finest collections of paintings, drawings, sculpture and decorative art, spanning over 600 years. Some of the featured artists include Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin and Gainsborough.
Present in the oldest building of Liverpool's city centre, the local favourite Bluecoat arts centre hosts a wide range of creative businesses and provides a year-round programme of art, literature and music events. If you're after a moment of peace the building also contains a tranquil garden right next to an Espresso bar and Bristo serving delicious cakes and locally served food.
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The Bluecoat
Upper Northgate StreetPresent in the oldest building of Liverpool's city centre, the local favourite Bluecoat arts centre hosts a wide range of creative businesses and provides a year-round programme of art, literature and music events. If you're after a moment of peace the building also contains a tranquil garden right next to an Espresso bar and Bristo serving delicious cakes and locally served food.
Events
If you’re in town for a concert or conference, Liverpool Arena is less than a minute walk - or a hop - away. In fact, you will be able to spot it from the balcony - you won't miss it!
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M&S Bank Arena
16 Monarchs QuayIf you’re in town for a concert or conference, Liverpool Arena is less than a minute walk - or a hop - away. In fact, you will be able to spot it from the balcony - you won't miss it!
Baltic Triangle - once an industrial area, and now the main alternative cultural hub in the city, home to co-working spaces, bakeries, independent coffee shops and Liverpool’s most exciting music venues is less than 10 minutes walk away, on the opposite side of the main road, outside the apartment gates - head towards Jamaica Street. In particular, Cain's brewery village is a must-see! It's filled with unique bars (each with its own quirky character), vintage shops, and, even if you're poping by just for a quick bite, the Baltic Food Market hosts traders from some of the best businesses around the city!
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Baltic Triangle
Baltic Triangle - once an industrial area, and now the main alternative cultural hub in the city, home to co-working spaces, bakeries, independent coffee shops and Liverpool’s most exciting music venues is less than 10 minutes walk away, on the opposite side of the main road, outside the apartment gates - head towards Jamaica Street. In particular, Cain's brewery village is a must-see! It's filled with unique bars (each with its own quirky character), vintage shops, and, even if you're poping by just for a quick bite, the Baltic Food Market hosts traders from some of the best businesses around the city!
Shopping
You don’t have to look far for retail therapy - Liverpool One shopping complex, which boasts over 170 shops, bars and restaurants in the heart of the city centre, is only a five-minute stroll away - so you can shop until you drop.
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Liverpool ONE
5 Wall StYou don’t have to look far for retail therapy - Liverpool One shopping complex, which boasts over 170 shops, bars and restaurants in the heart of the city centre, is only a five-minute stroll away - so you can shop until you drop.
Museums
This museum can easily entertain you for an entire day for free! Along with the planetarium and beautiful tropical fish at the aquarium, there are plenty of interactive displays and exhibitions allowing you to explore distant cultures, ancient civilisations and wonders of the natural world.
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World Museum station
This museum can easily entertain you for an entire day for free! Along with the planetarium and beautiful tropical fish at the aquarium, there are plenty of interactive displays and exhibitions allowing you to explore distant cultures, ancient civilisations and wonders of the natural world.
The Beatles story museum, situated in the picturesque Grade I listed Albert Dock, authentically captures the 60s and offers the World's largest permanent exhibition purely devoted to the lives and times of the Beatles. A must see for any Beatles fan!
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Sagan um Beatles
The Beatles story museum, situated in the picturesque Grade I listed Albert Dock, authentically captures the 60s and offers the World's largest permanent exhibition purely devoted to the lives and times of the Beatles. A must see for any Beatles fan!
Explore Liverpool's seafaring past since the opening the first commercial marine dock in the world here in Liverpool in 1715. Exhibitions illustrate the role of Liverpool as the gateway to the new world, as well as immersing stories such as the involvement of the city in the tragic story of the Titanic. An additional bonus is the 2010 Michelin Guide-listed Maritime Dining Room present on the 4th floor which offers stunning views and amazing food. With free entry, this gem located in the centre of the historic Albert Dock is a really worth a visit.
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Merseyside Sjóminjasafn
Explore Liverpool's seafaring past since the opening the first commercial marine dock in the world here in Liverpool in 1715. Exhibitions illustrate the role of Liverpool as the gateway to the new world, as well as immersing stories such as the involvement of the city in the tragic story of the Titanic. An additional bonus is the 2010 Michelin Guide-listed Maritime Dining Room present on the 4th floor which offers stunning views and amazing food. With free entry, this gem located in the centre of the historic Albert Dock is a really worth a visit.
A unique museum promoting the understanding of transatlantic slavery and its enduring impact.
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International Slavery Museum
A unique museum promoting the understanding of transatlantic slavery and its enduring impact.
Pubs and Bars
A cosy pub, dating back to 1870, tucked away from main touristy areas of Liverpool. Every Saturday the pub hosts Jazz nights which are perfect for relaxed nights out!
Ma Boyle's Alehouse and Eatery
7 Tower GardensA cosy pub, dating back to 1870, tucked away from main touristy areas of Liverpool. Every Saturday the pub hosts Jazz nights which are perfect for relaxed nights out!
An independent garden bar venue with live music, a laid back vibe and eclectic furnishings.
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Kazimier Garden
32 Seel StAn independent garden bar venue with live music, a laid back vibe and eclectic furnishings.
A great contemporary pub to go to if you're after the live music. The pub itself is decorated in wood and serves an American pub-style menu.
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The Shipping Forecast
15 Slater StA great contemporary pub to go to if you're after the live music. The pub itself is decorated in wood and serves an American pub-style menu.
Food scene
An ambient restaurant with a large bar specialises in serving proper buttermilk fried chicken, however, the impressive menu is also very vegetarian-friendly.
Yard & Coop
Hanover StreetAn ambient restaurant with a large bar specialises in serving proper buttermilk fried chicken, however, the impressive menu is also very vegetarian-friendly.
For meat lovers, this Brazilian steak house is worth recommending. Here you pay a flat price and you can eat as much churrasco style cooked meat as your heart desires. Its definitely great value for money!
Bem Brasil Liverpool
47-49 Hanover StFor meat lovers, this Brazilian steak house is worth recommending. Here you pay a flat price and you can eat as much churrasco style cooked meat as your heart desires. Its definitely great value for money!
Although slightly tucked away, Etsu offers a wide range of really authentic fresh Japanese dishes ranging from traditional sushi and sashimi to speciality meat and fish courses. In fact, it has been crowned ‘The UK’s Greatest Japanese Restaurant’ by Eat Japan in 2010!
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Etsu
25 The StrandAlthough slightly tucked away, Etsu offers a wide range of really authentic fresh Japanese dishes ranging from traditional sushi and sashimi to speciality meat and fish courses. In fact, it has been crowned ‘The UK’s Greatest Japanese Restaurant’ by Eat Japan in 2010!
Set on the vibrant Bold Street, LEAF is a great all around tea shop and bar, which also serves delicious locally-sourced food and hosts and an array of exciting events. The building itself is very art deco with high, lofty ceilings which creates an atmosphere that's fresh and easy to relax in.
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LEAF
65-67 Bold StSet on the vibrant Bold Street, LEAF is a great all around tea shop and bar, which also serves delicious locally-sourced food and hosts and an array of exciting events. The building itself is very art deco with high, lofty ceilings which creates an atmosphere that's fresh and easy to relax in.
Rococo coffee house is an independent coffee shop, surprisingly tucked away from the middle of the main retail area of Liverpool. The Rococo house dates back to 1882 and it provides a cosy atmosphere to relax for lunch or breakfast. Although this place is easy to miss as the storefront is only a door with narrow stairs leading up to the coffee house, this place is definitely worth finding!
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Rococo
61 Lord StRococo coffee house is an independent coffee shop, surprisingly tucked away from the middle of the main retail area of Liverpool. The Rococo house dates back to 1882 and it provides a cosy atmosphere to relax for lunch or breakfast. Although this place is easy to miss as the storefront is only a door with narrow stairs leading up to the coffee house, this place is definitely worth finding!