Sometimes, you just need to stop and smell the rosé, which is exactly why we're here. Liverpool is home to a wide array of amazing wine bars, whether you're heading out on a date night, catching up with the girls or kicking back with after-work drinks. From stylish haunts with a modern mentality to cosy hideaways, it's time to pop open a bottle and check out Liverpool's top wine bars. You had me at merlot...
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Last updated on 3rd February 2026
Tucked tidily away at the top of Chavasse Park, Loretta's is a beautifully botanical escape from the city. Expect plush round booths, statement lighting and glorious greenery in all directions.
Its wine list is just as eye-catching, packing in reds, whites, rose and fizz from every vino-producing corner of the globe. Whether you settle in the bar or out on the terrace, you can pair your tipple with nibbles, toasties and delicious light bites.
Beautifully dark and moody, The Alchemist on Brunswick Street is a show-stopping spot for devilish drinks. Famed for its luxe finishes and theatrical pours, every visit here makes an impression.
Settle into its stylish seating and plush booths to work your way through its extensive wine list that covers all the bases from red and white to fizz and rose. To add some drama to your evening, order up one of its smoky, colour-changing cocktails.
Of course, there is no better pairing than wine and tapas, and El Gato Negro is bringing both to Liverpool. Serving signature sangria and sherry alongside handpicked bottles from Spain to Argentina, the restaurant is encouraging you to delve in with the 'tipsy tapas' menu as your guide.
Polidor 68 is a Parisian-style wine and cocktail bar nestled on Liverpool's charming Lark Lane, offering a relaxed yet refined atmosphere with rustic French-inspired interiors. Open daily from morning until late, the venue serves breakfast, brunch and lunch by day, and transforms into a table-service bistro by night with an eclectic menu of small plates and a standout drinks list.
With live jazz on most evenings, vegan-friendly options and a dog-welcoming vibe, it's a stylish and sociable spot for everything from casual catch-ups to intimate dinners.
In the heart of Liverpool's Lark Lane, Petit Café serves up a romantic slice of Paris. Expect live jazz performances, soft candlelight and a painstakingly curated wine list.
When it comes to the vino, it's all up for grabs, with France's finest regions represented across a long list of reds, whites, roses, oranges and fizz. There's many more tipples worth a taste too, from classic cocktails to signature serves like the Turkish Delight.
At the end of Liverpool's leafy Lark Lane, The Bookbinder is a lovely little wine bar and pub. All exposed brick and warm lighting, it's a cosy spot for a post work tipple, a late night catch up or a long and leisurely lunch over a bottle or two.
Covering reds, whites, rose and sparkling, its extensive wine list packs in everything from from hearty Italian vino and France's finest to intriguing tipples from Australia, Romania and Chile. If you're feeling peckish, pair your glass with sharing boards of cheese, meats, veg and plenty more tasty nibbles.
Stylish, intimate and effortlessly cool, Sister Ray is Liverpool's go‑to spot for tasty tipples. With warm tones and a seriously good soundtrack, it's the kind of place where a couple of drinks turns into many more.
Like the decor, its carefully curated wine list is modern and adventurous, and its staff are more than happy to talk you through the many tipples on offer. If you feel like mixing it up, the cocktail list is well worth your attention too, packing in all the classics alongside funky signature concoctions.
A hidden gem in the heart of Liverpool, Queens Bistro serves up worldly wines and seasonal dishes in the pretty Queen Avenue just off Castle Street. If you're on the lookout for liquid refreshment, you're in the right place.
There's all kinds of old and new world wines up for grabs, from bold reds and crisp whites to unusual oranges and fine fizz. Feeling peckish? Pair your tipple with small plates of panko king prawns, courgette carpaccio or ham and chorizo croquettes.
Spend your evenin sipping on Spanish and Portuguese wine at Iberian bar BoBo. The beautiful Caste Street spot has a whole range of reds, whites and fizz available, as well as hosting regular tasting events.
After a day of exploring the Liverpool waterfront, take a trip down to The Art School Cellars. It's here that you can retire for a digestif after dinner upstairs, a glass of full-bodied red wine with a board charcuterie, or even go all-out with an afternoon tea spread.
Salt House Tapas believes the history of tapas is based in the bars and back streets of Spain, where wine and small plates come perfectly-paired. So, while you're tucking into cooked scallops with pea puree and serrano ham, swill everything down with one of their expertly-sourced wines.
