The best cocktail bars in Liverpool

Bar Glue

When: Tuesday to Thursday 3pm-11pm and Friday to Saturday 3pm-12am  

Where: 33 Anchor Courtyard, L3 4AS

Award-winning and ranked #2 in the UK’s Top 50 Bars, Bar Glue is at the iconic Albert Docks, bringing minimal European vibes so all the focus can be on their eleven imaginative cocktails. Easily one of the best cocktail bars in Liverpool, the talented team collaborate with drink experts from all over the world, so you already know how good these cocktails are going to be. A highlight is Bibi, offering a sweet experience with honeycomb, cacao, espresso, Absolut and Rhum JM Volcanique. Other cocktails like A Fox in the Outback have their popular flavoured foams, which are always fun to sip on. The bar is owned by friends who have interesting stories behind each drink, and they’re happy to talk about them, so give them an ask if you’re brave enough.

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Arts Bar Baltic

When: Open every day from 12 pm-12 am

Where: 27 Parliament Street, L8 5RN

​If you’re spending an evening in the Baltic Triangle, then you need to have a cocktail in the Arts Bar Baltic, a go-to spot for anyone who works or lives in the area. A cafe and restaurant during the day, it becomes a real cool, dimly lit bar with red lighting, vinyl decor and live entertainment by the evening. A spot that is perfect for date-nights, after-work drinks or a relaxed get-together with your mates, they offer a menu of skillfully created and delicious drinks, with the Alexa and Gloria cocktails being well-loved and highly recommended. 

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Sister Ray

When: Sunday to Thursday 5 pm-1 am and Friday to Saturday from 3pm-1am

Where: Wolstenholme Square, L1 4JJ

Recognised as one of the UK’s top 50 cocktail bars in both 2025 and 2026, Sister Ray has become a well-loved bar in Liverpool. They have the classics like a martini and Go Figure, but you can also get adventurous with a range of flavours and worlds, each drink being an experience. If you like a sweet drink, there’s Spanner in The Works (mezcal sieste misterois, raspberry, Cocchi Rosa vermouth, chocolate milk wash), or if you’re in the mood for a spiced drink, there’s the East Asian inspired Ray Ray Picante (Tapatio tequila, cucumber, lime sherbet, chilli, Thai bitters). Stylish and sleek with a European and Manhattan-inspired interior, it’s a go-to bar for date nights or a fun night out with your mates. 

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Simone's Cocktail Club

When: Monday to Friday from 5pm-1am, Fridays and Saturdays from 3pm-1am

Where: 22 Queen Avenue, L2 4TZ

If you’re in the mood for a bar hop adventure, start off at Sister Ray and then walk over to their cosy sister bar, Simone’s Cocktail Club. Liverpool’s favourite DJs will be soundtracking the night with banging global sounds. You can expect a range of genres like Latin, hip-hop, funk, Afro-jazz, house music, and more, with a disco light glittering across the bar. Their cocktails are experimental and praised for being perfectly crafted with a range of flavours. While dancing, sip on delicious cocktails like Mango Coladas, English Kir, Nina Spritz and many more. 

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Petite Café Du Coin

When: Monday to Friday 3pm-1am and Saturday to Sunday 12pm-1am

Where: 60 Berry Street, L1 4JQ

If you’re a fan of jazz and want a Parisian night out, then this is one of Liverpool’s best cocktail bars for you. Just outside the bombed-out church, with flower arrangements and large windows showcasing people dancing, sipping, and nibbling on their popular cheeseboard, this stunning bar is pretty hard to miss. Enjoy classic French cocktails while dancing to live gypsy jazz every Thursday to Sunday. Make sure to come through early for a seat, though, because we can guarantee you that the bar will be overflowing with people! ​

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Hummingbird

When: 4 North John Street, L2 4SA

Where: Open every day but Tuesdays, until 1am

In the mood for a Gatsby 1920s-style night out? Then Hummingbird will perfectly set the tone for you with its fancy atmosphere. Along with the classics, the art-deco-style bar has cocktails categorised into Europe, North America, South America and Asia. Surrounded by some gorgeous interiors, you’ll be travelling the world through cocktails. Explore Sri Lankan and Japanese to Cuban and French-inspired drinks. They also have their hall-of-famers like the spicy and sour Paloma El Fuego or the Caribbean-inspired Cafe Lucia and many more Hummingbird classics.

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Slowpour

When: Wednesday to Saturday 3pm-12am

Where: Basement, Ropes and Twines, 70 Bold Street, L1 4HR

Slowpour is a female-owned basement cocktail bar underneath Ropes & Twines, and they’re doing something different in the Liverpool cocktail scene. With drinks and flavours slowly and intentionally created, they have a unique way of serving drinks. Pick between contrasting ‘Light’ and ‘Dark’ options with interesting flavours like cream cheese, strawberry honey, milk and Chandon. Or if you’re looking for something with a kick, try their light chilli cocktail or get adventurous with their dark chilli cocktail for more of that fiery depth.

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