Date spot in Liverpool
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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.
Slater Street, Ropewalks
Address: 41 Slater Street, Liverpool L1 4BX- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Big night
- Romantic
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.
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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.
Duke Street Market
Duke Street, Ropewalks
Address: Duke Street Food & Drink Market, 46 Duke Street, Liverpool L1 5AS- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Pick from a handful of independent kitchens and share at the long tables of a food hall on Duke Street.
Why it's a good date: Each of you orders from a different counter and you swap. It's relaxed and no booking needed, a good start to a night in the Ropewalks.