Chilled

The Grapes
With nine real ales, including Liverpool-brewed beers, 13 speciality gins and 30 kinds of rum, this funky pub is a favourite with locals, musicians and artists.

Address: 60 Roscoe Street | Telephone: 0151 708 6870 |

The Fly In The Loaf
An attractive, neighbourly pub, The Fly was voted Britain's best by BBC radio listeners. Choose from 60 world brews, alongside six ever-changing cask ales.

Address: 13 Hardman Street | Telephone: 0151 708 0817 |

Live Music

The Cavern Club
On the site of the original Cavern, where the Beatles learned their trade, the rebuilt venue hosts regular live music acts, from tribute to contemporary.

Address: 10 Mathew Street | Telephone: 0151 236 1965 |

O'Neill's
There's live music seven nights a week at the city's premier Irish pub - cover bands, one-man bands, Cajun, indie and, of course, the foot-stomping Irish variety. Enjoy it with the best Guinness in town.

Address: 68 Hanover Street | Telephone: 0151 709 7360 |

Clubbing

Newz Bar
It's a toss up which is more eye-catching: the vast hall accommodating one of Britain's longest bars, or the celebrities attracted to this former shipping warehouse.

Address: 18 Water Street | Telephone: 0151 236 2025 |

Circo
Located by the river, this circus-themed bar and restaurant (waitresses dress as ringmasters) is liveliest at weekends with DJs, special guests and Freakshow - “a dark vaudevillian extravaganza”.

Address: Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock | Telephone: 0151 709 0470 |