Liverpool is famous for The Beatles and football, but there is much more to the city than that.
Whether you are hitting the shops or fancy relaxing with a beer or two and a bite to eat, you are not without choice in Liverpool. The streets are full of shops, bars and restaurants – where to start?
If you are out shopping with your friends, you should definitely check out Liverpool ONE. The shopping centre is relatively new but is hugely popular. As well as more than 160 famous high street stores, the centre offers a wide array of bars and restaurants, including Jamie’s Italian and the award-winning Thai restaurant Chaophraya.
Cavern Walks offers a more up market alternative. It is Liverpool’s only boutique arcade and home to many designer brands. The Met Quarter has previously been called the Bond Street of Liverpool. While you are there, why not indulge in one of the delicate pastries from Patisserie Valerie?
Albert Dock is a great place to catch up with friends over lunch. There is plenty of history at the dock. However, it is also an ideal place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the main city with a bottle of Foster’s Gold or a nice glass of rosé. Revolution Bar and PanAM are popular hotspots and serve good food.
Concert square is the place to be when night falls. It hosts the city’s best known bars and nightclubs, including the award-winning Alma de Cuba. The bar and restaurant is a vibrant fusion of great food, drink and atmosphere with a Latin American feel. Next time you are in Liverpool, you must check out Alma de Cuba.
Liverpool has the shops, the restaurants, the bars and the clubs – it is no wonder it achieved the European Capital of Culture status in 2008. A visit is highly recommended!