Things To Do In Liverpool This Winter

Fall head ogre heels for the Shrek Rave, which is hitting Arts Club Liverpool on Friday the 13th of December. Grab tickets from £20 each and get ready to get down and dirty in the swamp with all the greatest hits from the movie, plus party bangers and more.

There'll be DJ sets, performances, 'I'm A Believer' singalongs and delicious themed drinks. Dress up as your most dashing donkey or look fierce in Fiona's threads and hit up this bash this winter from 11pm 'til 4am. 

Put on your cowboy boots and slip a little liquor down the side as you smuggle in your own booze that'll be used to whip up four bespoke creations as part of Moonshine Saloon Liverpool: Western Cocktail Experience.

Combining the immersive world of theatre with the Wild West and all things tipples, this fun-filled activity brings you into a covert liquor operation run by none other than Wanted Man Clyde Cassidy. Rub shoulders with the locals, sport a dashing wardrobe and try not to spill the beans when the Sheriff comes a-knocking.

Bringing a little of that all-American party spirit to Liverpool this winter? Coyote Ugly on Bold Street, who are making sure to channel all the fun of this brand's world-famous saloon bars. From Nashville hoedown bottomless brunches with 90 minutes of unlimited bubbles, pints and pizzas, to line dancing lessons from the coyotes themselves, there's loads of themed events in store.

Tonight Josephine Liverpool is bringing the glamour this winter with its lineup of events. If you're keen to inject a little pink sparkle into the cooler months, then book yourself into one of its Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunches, complete with free-flowing cocktails and a drag host, or sing your heart out at Josephine's Sass-aoke Fan Club.

And as far as Christmas is concerned, this diva-fuelled spot has got you covered with All The Jingle Ladies, a festive-themed feast that demands you sleigh. 

If you're on the hunt for things to do this winter in Liverpool for couples, how about making date night an alternative one by snapping up tickets to Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Six?

Spend an evening behind bars smuggling your own liquor past the warden, then watch as your drinks are transformed into bespoke cocktails by inmates who double up as pretty talented bartenders. Don a dashing orange jumpsuit and look forward to top theatrics, quality quaffs and so much more from £36.50 per person. 

When it comes to things to do this winter in Liverpool for adults, Point Blank Shooting has got you covered with its incredible shooting ranges paired with curated cocktails. Mix high adrenaline with fully loaded American snacks as you use real-replica guns (a Glock, an M1911, a Dessert Eagle and an AK-47) replaced with laser technology and battle it out against your mates.

Then, refuel with frankfurters served in brioche buns, pizzas and more, plus themed tipples (such as the coconut rum-based Lethal Weapon), two of which you can bag for £12 during the Sunday to Friday happy hour. 

Whether you're stuck for date ideas inside away from the cold or are looking for something a little different to your usual bar, NQ64 Liverpool is the place for you.

This graffiti-adorned, neon-lit games bar is not only an Instagram delight but it's also a retro dream, packing an array of much-loved classics from Guitar Hero to Time Crisis II - even a dance mat. Grab your mates or partner and hit it up Mario Kart, all while drinking themed cocktails like the rum-based Mad Max Zombie. 

Local mother and daughter team The Crafty Monkeys are hosting all sorts of fun, crafty events this winter - taking place at venues across Liverpool. You can try your hand at making everything from Christmas wreaths to hand-crafted baubles, with tickets starting from £35 per person.

There'll be instructors on hand to guide you through the creative process, as well as all the materials you need to get crafting. Plus, you'll enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks on arrival.

Where better to venture to get cosy than an Alpine-themed restaurant boasting entertainment every day throughout the week? Albert's Schloss, named after Queen Victoria's husband and paying homage to his heritage and love of the arts, is inviting you to snuggle up within its log and barrel-adorned interiors and tuck into gooey fondues and bratwurst, washed down with refreshing steins.

If you're looking for free things to do this winter in Liverpool then head down on Thursdays to catch two pianos taking endless requests as part of its Baby Grand Slam. Or, for a proper cook haus roast, venture down for its Sunday Service, complete with DJs and plenty of gravy. 

A Liverpool winter wouldn't be complete without a brunch, and where better to feast on the weekend than at the fairground-themed Flight Club? Its Brunch Social is just the thing you need to brighten up a chilly day.

Delight in a two-hour session complete with darts, bottomless pizza and a bottle of prosecco per person. There'll also be complimentary carafes of orange juice for you to make mimosas with, all from £30 per person.

Maybe a quiet winter is on the cards for you, or you're just a lover of all things caffeine - either way, we've compiled a guide to the prettiest cafes and coffee shops Liverpool has to offer AKA an ideal cosy season hangout.

Venture over to Switch CoffeeBar, the spot taking inspiration from New York's drinking scene and serving mochas by day and martinis by night, or hit up Bold Street Coffee for a slice of cake and a warming flat white. 

The Beatles Story is an excellent choice when on the hunt for things to do this winter in Liverpool for families. The award-winning attraction offers something for everyone whether they're the music curious or a band fanatic.

Take a trip through intimate, recreated rooms like The Caveman Club, Abbey Road Studios and more and see where it all began with a free multi-media audio guide narrated by John Lennon's sister, Julia. And for when you're hungry? Stop off at one of the two Fab4 cafés and tuck into some traditional Scouse fare.