Date spot in Liverpool
Berry & Rye
Find the unmarked door on Berry Street, knock, and step into a tiny prohibition-style bar with candlelight, classic cocktails and live music.
Berry Street, by Chinatown
Address: 48 Berry Street, Liverpool L1 4JQ- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Romantic
- Cosy
Why it's a good date: Finding the door is half the fun, and inside it's dark, small and made for leaning in close. It fills up fast, so book or go early.
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Manolo
Slater Street, Ropewalks
Address: 41 Slater Street, Liverpool L1 4BX- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Big night
- Romantic
Settle in at a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge in the Ropewalks, with Caribbean-inspired drinks, table service and jazz and salsa early in the evening.
Why it's a good date: It feels like a night away somewhere warmer. Start mellow with a drink at the table, and stay as the music picks up.
Panoramic 34
West Tower, Brook Street, by the waterfront
Address: 34th Floor, West Tower, Brook Street, Liverpool L3 9PJ- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Big night
Take the lift to the 34th floor of the West Tower for cocktails with views across the city, the Mersey and out to the Welsh hills.
Why it's a good date: It's all about the view, so time it for sunset over the river, and stay for dinner if you want to make a night of it.
Bakchich
Bold Street, Ropewalks
Address: Bakchich, 54 Bold Street, Liverpool L1 4ER- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Share Lebanese street food and mezze at a bright, friendly spot on Bold Street.
Why it's a good date: Generous, good value and run with a real family welcome. Easy to drop into before a film at FACT or a wander down Bold Street.