Former stomping ground of The Beatles and a hotspot for live music fans, this tiny area is much more than just a cultural hub for Macca memorabilia. It's also home to a whole variety of drinking dens, old and new. From late-night party palaces and historical rock'n'roll haunts to cool cocktails lairs, here's your fix of Liverpool's best bars around the Cavern Quarter.
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One of the best Cavern Quarter spots, The Flanagan's Apple knows a thing or two about booze and grub. Whether you're looking to sip on a few cocktails with pals, or fancy dancing the night away to top-notch tunes, this cool haunt has got you covered.
Granted, you're not in short supply of cocktail bars in the Cavern Quarter, but you certainly won't find one as theatrical as The Alchemist. Renowned for creating concoctions that smoke, bubble and boil, this quirky watering hole is perfect for memorable date nights and fun drinks with the gang.
Meet Slug and Lettuce: your one-stop shop for gorgeous interiors, tasty food and happy hours in the Cavern Quarter. Head over for a boozy weekend brunch, a tasty mid-week meal or a few after-work drinks with mates.
Looking for Liverpool bars to head to? Yates is a brilliant spot for food and drink. Split across two floors, the venue is also great for nights out with friends and sports viewings. Chow down on mini nachors or baked nuggets and wash it all down with a pint.
Purveyors of potent cocktails and weekend DJ sets, Bar Signature is a sleek drinking den in the centre of all the action. Grab the gang for a few Friday tipples or try something a little different with a cocktail masterclass.
Award-winning tapas and Spanish wines, beers and cocktails come together at El Gato Negro. Grab a table at one of the Cavern Quarter's best bars and enjoy Catalonian collins', jugs of sangria and native pints.
Entered through a telephone box, Ex-Directory is the place to go for fun nights out in Liverpool's Cavern Quarter. The secret bar oozes speakeasy vibes with plush booths and atmospheric lighting. To drink? An array of aesthetic tipples.
A landmark for live music in Liverpool, The Cavern Pub has seen a star-studded lineup of acts in its days. From The Beatles and Oasis to Led Zeppelin and Stevie Wonder, this legendary boozer still plays host to talented bands every night of the week.
The Lisbon is a fabulous LGBTQ+-friendly party bar bringing you DJ sets and cabaret shows in a Grade II-listed building. Come here for a fun evening of drinking with mates or stay later for a raucous night of dancing.
With wallet-friendly happy hour deals, fun karaoke evenings and regular live music sets, it's easy to see why The Grapes is up there for places to drink in the Cavern Quarter. Plus, Beatles fans will be happy to hear that it's also got historical ties to the band.
