Things To Do This Summer In Liverpool

If you love country music and bottomless brunching, then Red Dog Saloon Liverpool's event is your idea of heaven. Priced from £43.45 per person, Red Dog's Bottomless Country Brunch takes place on Saturdays and involves plenty of dancing and ice-cold drinks. 

On the menu, you can look forward to a choice of burgers, BBQ sandwiches, fried chicken, and more to keep you fuelled while top musicians provide live entertainment. Yee-haw. 

For those of you searching for summer events in Liverpool this weekend, Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Six has the answer. Don an orange jumpsuit to sneak liquor past the warden (and befriend the guards while you're at it), which will be used by the inmate bartenders to create four bespoke cocktails. This immersive activity is perfect for couples and groups alike, costing as little as £36.50 per person for an hour and forty five minutes of fun. For more, check out Alcotraz - The Yard. 

Discover hidden stories as you wander around this iconic city, following a trail of cryptic clues with Liverpool Quest: Walking Adventure & Interactive Treasure Hunt. Setting off from in front of the Mersey Ferry Building, you'll pass famous landmarks while solving puzzles and completing challenges in order to complete your mission. 

Catch a live show every Saturday night at the Bierkeller on Thomas Steers Way. The ultimate German party palace invites revellers for £20 each to devour scrumptious pretzels, take mini Jägermeister shots and sip on a stein of haus bier, cider or a cocktail. Take a seat at one of the famous benches and prepare for the ultimate Barvarian experience. 

If you're looking for unusual things to do this summer, how about getting caught up in a covert liquor operation led by wanted man Clyde Cassidy? Put on your cowboy hat and boots and rub shoulders with the local outlaws as they try their hand at card games. Be careful though, as the Sheriff is looking to throw a spanner in the works; stay tight-lipped when questioned or you may blow the whole operation. Tickets start from £36.50 and include four bespoke tipples whipped up by world-class mixologists. 

Taking place at Aloft Liverpool is Steve Price's premier show, Magic on the Mersey. Join him for an evening of extraordinary performances as he turns the mundane into the extraordinary. Tickets start from £19.50 per person and if you show yours at the bar, you'll receive a 20% discount on delicious food and beverages anytime throughout the event.

The Ship & Mitre presents The Liverpool Craft Beer Experience from £37.50 per person. Embark on a rambling tour behind the scenes of two microbreweries and two award-winning beer-based pubs, meeting the brewers themselves along the way and tasting their tipples. The duration of the event is four hours in which you'll cover around 1.5 miles and enjoy plenty of refreshments. 

Spanning across a whopping 21,000 square metres in the historic Canning Hall, BOXPARK Liverpool is a great summer spot in the Baltic Triangle. There's a spacious outdoor terrace to relax on with a few pints or cocktails, as well a huge warehouse-style indoor area filled with shipping containers. You can choose from multiple bars here, as well as delicious street food vendors such as Crazy Pedro's pizza and Yum Cha noodles.

These sunshine-ready beer gardens are the ideal way to enjoy the lush weather during the warmer months, from laid-back pubs with a pretty garden to swanky bars flaunting a bustling outdoor terrace. Whether you're popping in for an ice-cold brew or a flavour-packed pub lunch, there are plenty of fabulous alfresco spaces to check out.

If you're seeking fun summer things to do in Liverpool for couples, the Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt is a great choice. Make the most out of the warm weather as you explore the city's hidden nooks and corners in a bid to find clues, checking out all the most iconic landmarks along the way. You'll use your best orienteering and puzzle solving skills to crack the code, and when you do? You'll get a 10% discount on food and drink at a mystery nearby pub.

Looking for a fun time? Swing by Albert's Schloss, a beer paradise dedicated to Queen Victoria's other half, where you can savour the best European brews, scrumptious Alps-inspired grub, and stellar entertainment. All week long, they've got free themed performances and live acts, making sure there's never a dull moment as you chow down. Whether it's Friday Frölich, Sunday Service or Kunst Kabaret, they've got you covered with loads of fun stuff throughout the week.

The masterminds at Taste + Liquor are behind some of the most raucous food-based events across the UK and this summer in Liverpool it's no different. Bag your tickets, starting from £18 each, to one of its R&B Brunch extravaganzas and enjoy five hours of non-stop beats and 60 minutes of free-flowing rum punch. 

Now's your chance to take to the stage with Chiquito's open mic night on the last Friday of every month. What's more, if you book your £5 ticket exclusively through DesignMyNight, you'll receive a portion of loaded nachos or loaded stuffed mini churros for free. There'll be 2-4-1 on cocktails throughout the entire night too, so what are you waiting for? Come on down. 

Flight Club Liverpool has reinvented the traditional game for the 21st century with Social Darts. It's competitive, fast, fun and amazingly ridiculous. It doesn't matter whether you're a total beginner or the next Luke Littler, there's room at the oche here.

If you're heading here when the sun is shining, be sure to pull up a pew on the terrace or the balcony. Out here, you can soak up the rays while you sip handcrafted cocktails and nibble on tacos, sliders and sticks.

Liverpool Naval Club is a fabulous entertainment venue with a fun-filled lineup throughout the summer. You'll find an array of tribute acts taking to the stage, such as the Bee Gees-inspired Stayin Alive UK and Nya King, whose muse is the one and only Whitney Houston. If harmonious bops are more your thing, how about snapping up tickets from £6 each to the Ultimate Soul and Motown Show? 

If you're on the hunt for things to do in Liverpool this weekend, YO! has just the thing. At the Sushi School, you'll learn how to become a maki master, from knife skills to rolling techniques, as you whip up a range of Japanese plates with the guidance of experts. You'll create everything from California rolls to salmon nigiri, with a vegan menu option as well, while snacking on edamame and gyozas throughout. What's more, you'll receive a complimentary glass of fizz or beer on arrival as well.

FunnyBoyz Liverpool has a boatload of fabulous events taking place throughout the warmer months at Blundells Supper Club, all featuring raucous performances from talented queens. With everything from Spice Girls or ABBA-themed parties to tribute acts and bottomless brunches complete with great tunes and 90 minutes of unlimited prosecco, this is one of the best spots in the city for drag-inspired plans.

Go sky-high at some of the best rooftop bars, with names like 14 Bar & Grill and Goodness Gracious making their way onto our list. From botanical hideaways offering thirst-quenching concoctions to lush terraces decked out with fairy lights, this beautiful city has plenty of outdoor spaces up its sleeve. You might even be able to overlook the Mersey or those iconic docks. Now, who's getting the first round?

DYSCO Liverpool is a nightlife extravaganza, and they're not holding back this summer. Every Friday, you can catch some of the city's top vocalists belting it out, alongside signature cocktails and a brilliant sound system. 

There are also themed after-parties, disco inferno nights with drag queens and retro music, plus so much more.

Brunch at Tonight Josephine Liverpool is built around bold themes and high-energy entertainment. The programme ranges from Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, an 80s-inspired event filled with neon styling and Madonna-worthy moments, to the Queen B brunch, where Beyoncé hits are the soundtrack for an afternoon of diva-led performances.

There are also newer pop culture editions, like Power Pop Girls, celebrating artists such as Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter, alongside seasonal concepts like Hot Girl Summer. Across every version, the format stays consistent: 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, a substantial brunch dish, and a packed schedule of drag performances, DJ sets and interactive games that keep the crowd involved from start to finish.

This summer, make your way over to Flight Club Liverpool for one of its Social Brunch sessions - enjoy two hours of darts and delicious pizza for you and your friends. Tickets start from £30 per person for Saturday and Sunday slots, plus you'll each be able to have your own bottle of bubbly that you can mix with complementary orange juice. 

Take a break from the warm summer sun with our favourite cocktail classes. Don't be fooled into thinking that they are all about throwing ingredients into a shaker, as these experiences will have you completing challenges or playing games while you're at it, while learning a thing or two about the history of these drinks as well. We've got events to suit every budget, with bars like Slug and Lettuce, Revolucion De Cuba and The Florist making the cut.

Gravity MAX is a high-energy entertainment venue packed with immersive experiences, from e-karting and VR gaming to karaoke, AR darts and retro arcade fun. Spread across multiple levels with themed bars and social games like beer pong, it's a top pick for group outings, date nights and thrill-seekers.

As part of their 'Summer of Fun', you can enjoy one activity -E-Karting, AR Bowling or Urban Street Golf - plus a drink for just £9.95 per person.

Pack lots of sun cream and a hat, as Liverpool has a top-notch range of nearby beaches to explore. There's nowhere better to be on a hot day, and luckily some of these locations are just a stone's throw from the city centre. With everything from Sefton nature reserves to Southport locations boasting interesting sculptures, these sandy spots are sure to upgrade your summer plans. We've even recommended some great places to eat and drink nearby as well, you're welcome.

Looking for summer events in Liverpool city centre? The Instagram-worthy Quirky Quarter has got you covered. Situated on the top of Duke Street, the wacky destination boasts challenging puzzles, unusual photo opportunities and lots of interactive activities that are bound to impress. This mind-boggling experience costs just £15.50 per person to enter, and it'll definitely give you something to spice up your social media feed with.