That's boss-anova: the best jazz bars in Liverpool

Booze, bass and bossa nova? Sounds like a belter weekend in town. If you’re looking for a jazzy night out to go crazy like you’re at a Gatsby party, then here are some of the best jazz bars in Liverpool. 

From smoke lounges, Parisian cocktails and live gypsy jazz, it’ll be a dreamy night out if you head to any of these places. Liverpool’s proud to be a musical city. They have professionals and emerging artists always being celebrated. So if you’re trying to get involved with the jazz scene, keep reading.

Frederiks

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When: Tuesday to Wednesday 4pm-12am, Thursday to Saturday 12pm-2am, Sunday 12pm-10pm 

Where: 32 Hope Street, L1 9BX 

Booze, bass and bossa nova? Sounds like a belter weekend in town. If you’re looking for a jazzy night out to go crazy like you’re at a Gatsby party, then here are some of the best jazz bars in Liverpool. 

From smoke lounges, Parisian cocktails and live gypsy jazz, it’ll be a dreamy night out if you head to any of these places. Liverpool’s proud to be a musical city. They have professionals and emerging artists always being celebrated. So if you’re trying to get involved with the jazz scene, keep reading

Petit Café Lark Lane

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When: Thursday 3pm-12am, Friday 3pm-1am, Saturday 11am-1am, Sunday 11am-12am

Where: 16 Lark Lane, L17 8US

Of all the Liverpool jazz bars the city has to offer, Petit Café Lark Lane is easily one of the best. Parisian vibes with outdoor seating, flower arrangements and large windows showing off the interior; you don’t need to be booking a flight to experience a European night out with some “gypsy jazz”. In the heart of the popular Lark Lane, it’s the perfect dreamy date night spot to enjoy a delicious cocktail or French wine while a jazz band soundtracks it all from Thursday to Sunday. 

Puffin’ Rooms

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When: Wednesday to Thursday 5pm-11:30pm, Friday to Saturday 5pm-1am

Where: 8 Hold Street, L3 9PA

Puffin’ Rooms is probably one of the most unique jazz bars out there. Truly an immersive experience, it has a speakeasy vibe with a pianist and vocalist performing your song request, completed with a jazz twist. On Sundays, they play afternoon blues for a relaxed end to the week. While listening to your favourite tunes, you can sip on their popular cocktails, with the Old Fashioned being praised for its flavour. In an ambient, dimly lit lounge, they serve over 200 rare whiskies by the glass and host regular whisky tasting sessions.

Not only that, to keep the smoky and jazzy vibe going, Puffin’ Room has a Turmeaus Late Hour Cigar Store & Sampling Lounge where trained cigar specialists give you their expert recommendations for cigars. Booze, smoke and jazz? The perfect start to a night. 

District

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When: 61 Jordan Street, L1 0BE 

Where: Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday to Sunday 12pm-10pm

District is a multi-purpose venue with screenings, gigs and regular jazz nights. In Liverpool’s cultural and creative area, the Baltic, it’s the perfect place for a night out to listen to some live jazz. District regularly hosts the jazz room, with live tributes to the golden age of jazz. Classics from Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong will be performed by live acts from some of the best sound systems. 

Ma Boyles Alehouse & Eatery

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When: Monday to Thursday 11:30am-11pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-11pm

Where: 7 Tower Gardens, L3 1LG

Formerly a coffee shop and then an oyster bar, Ma Boyles Alehouse & Eatery not only serves the most banging Sunday roasts and cocktails, but also hosts live jazz every Friday and Saturday night. Perfect for jazz enthusiasts, with a wide variety of jazz events and styles performed, it has a cosy atmosphere with candle-lit furniture and an old-style aesthetic. 

The Grapes

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When: Friday 1pm-2:30am, Saturday 11am-2:30am, Sunday 11am-1am, Monday 4pm-11pm, Tuesday 11am-1am, Wednesday to Thursday 11am-2:30am

Where: 60 Roscoe Street, L1 9DW

With a recent fresh look, The Grapes is one of the best jazz bars in Liverpool, with some of the richest music history in the city’s Georgian quarter. Grapes is your traditional pub, and The Beatles would be a regular go-to spot for music fans; Sundays are the best time to visit for the perfect jazz night. 

After a night out, you’re gonna want a heavy breakfast to sort you out. Check out Liverpool’s best breakfast places, pub foods, or if you need to touch some grass, here’s the city's best parks

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