Cool and Quirky Bars in Liverpool

One of the best bars in the Baltic Triangle, ArCains is making nights out fun again. Head down for the chance to get stuck into their massive selection of vintage and modern consoles before refuelling with delicious cocktails and comfort food classics.

The Alchemist is guaranteed to add a touch of drama to your drinking session. Expect sultry surroundings, a cool soundtrack and theatrical cocktails that bubble, fizz and surround you with smoke. If you're looking for quirky Liverpool bars, this might just be the place.

One of the best activity bars in Liverpool, Lane7 is the Clayton Square bowling alley offering a lot more than a bit of pin-smashing. Get stuck into a whole load of fun pastimes, from ping pong and crazy golf, to cocktails and karaoke. 

A notorious tattoo-themed bar in Ropewalks? It can only be Ink. Alongside providing some decadent bottle service displays, this quirky Liverpool club is known for its outrageous antics and a celebratory atmosphere that pulls in some of the city's biggest party animals.

One of Liverpool's best kept secrets, Abditory is the hidden bar on Queen Avenue serving up decadent cocktails and delicious toasties. On sunny days you'll find their secret terrace rammed with happy sippers quaffing craft beer and unique concoctions.

One of the best places for quirky cocktails in Liverpool, Red Door is the bar and rooftop that knows how to please a crowd. The late-night destination is keeping punters happy with a mix of excellent DJs, unique drinks and contemporary interiors.

One of the biggest cocktail names in the UK, it's no wonder that Be At One finds itself on a list of the coolest bars in Liverpool. While their happy hour is one of the best in the city, it's the mouthwatering concoctions and eclectic interiors that keep this Seel Street spot going strong. 

One of the most unique restaurant bars in Liverpool, The Florist is home to gorgeous interiors and some equally eye-catching drinks. Inside you'll find living trees and a stunning floral wall, perfect for pictures with the gang, as well as menu of foliage-inspired cocktails.

An excellent party pub in Ropewalks, The Merchant bridges the gap between laid-back drinks and big nights out. The quirky Liverpool bar fronts a fun outdoor space, perfect for pints in the sunshine, as well as a programme of DJ nights and street parties.

A club and ball pit bar in Liverpool, Avenue is the ultimate night out for big kids. The Victoria Street haunt fronts some serious eye-candy on the interiors front, alongside unique drinks and more than a few Instagram opportunities.

Offering one of the most unique nights out in Liverpool, Jaloux is the fun bar and club on Victoria Street promising potent cocktails and gorgeous floral ceilings. Gather the gang for an incredible evening at this pink party palace and let the antics unfold.

One of the coolest bars in Ropewalks, this unique offering brings together New York dive bar vibes and a rock'n'roll aesthetic. Head to Teddy's for two floors of drinking, dancing and live music complete with cocktails and neon interiors.

Not your average cocktail bar, MOJO has got barrel-aged hard shakes, American comfort food and thirst-quenching cocktails on the menu. Head to The Stables for all this and more in laid-back settings with comfy interiors.

If you're looking for a quirky place for drinks in Liverpool, look no further than Revolucion de Cuba. Combining a rum bar, cantina and club all in one Havana-themed paradise, this Albert Dock venue will have you chowing down on Latin American eats and vibrant cocktails before hitting that dancefloor.

Inject a bit of Bavarian revelry into your night out at Bierkeller, one of the funnest nights in town. The German bar celebrates all things Oktoberfest with long communal tables perfect for parties, steins of ice cold beer, and music from a live Oompah band.

Fleet Street has long been the place for finding unique bars in Liverpool, and Motel is holding up that reputation. An unrivalled space of urban interiors and industrial charm, the raw-edge to Motel promises American drinks and cocktails in an unusual environment. 

An Insta-ready watering hole in Liverpool ONE, Boujee is the bright pink bar bringing you delicious food and vibrant cocktails. With a sprawling outdoor garden for sunny days, the Kenyon Steps venue is primed for your nights out whatever the weather.

One of the best gin bars in Liverpool, you'll not only find top shelf spirits and special tonics, but also great service at Jenever. This charming bar promises an eclectic mix of juniper-based cocktails that are sure to impress dates and friends alike.

One of the prettiest bars in Liverpool, Jam is the Sir Thomas Street spot made for girls nights out. Head over for the chance to sip, chat and chow down in the diamante dining area, or if you're looking to host a special soirée, the venue offers a range of baby and bridal shower packages.

When it comes to unusual places to drink in Liverpool, Alma De Cuba is a luxurious step above the rest. Not only a top bar found in the heart of a Catholic Church and boasting a myriad of skulls and chandeliers, this Seel Street favourite hosts some of the most unique events in the city.

The most secretive spot on Liverpool's quirky bar scene, Ex Directory takes the cake when it comes to unique nights out. Heralded for their afternoon teas and their high-end cocktails, see if you can find the hidden door for a one of a kind drinking experience in the city.

One of the quirkiest bars in Liverpool, The Oracle is the Duke Street haunt combining magic and mixology into one exceptional package. Hidden behind a non-descript door, the Victorian-inspired cocktail bar brings in talented magicians to add some sleight-of-hand to your sipping session.

Primed for cocktails, shots and swashbuckling antics, The Smugglers Cove is a space filled with ship-themed decor and quirky trinkets. Alongside being one of Liverpool's most unique hangouts, it's also one of its largest, with 5,000 square-feet of cool knick-knacks and tasty drinks.

Don't miss out on the finest speakeasy bar in town. With notoriety to its name and quality cocktails on the menu, Berry and Rye make this list for drinks alone. Not just a space for some of the coolest concoctions in the city, the Berry Street haunt envelops you in a truly decadent and vintage drinking world.