Best bars in Liverpool

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THE BEST STUDENT CLUBS AND BARS IN LIVERPOOL

Liverpool is one of the best cities in the UK and there are a few universities dotted around. Chances are that if you’re reading this, yo’re a fresher and want to learn all about your new surroundings. Well, have no fear as here we’ve put together a guide to the very best places that you should try out whilst you’re here in one of England’s cultural centres. It is student central in this city, so there will be no shortages of people for you to meet. There are so many things to do here if you’re a fan of football, The Beatles, galleries and museums, Liverpool has it all. Freshers week is always a time to look forward to here and these venues will be eager to let you in. Here are the best places in Liverpool to dance and drink, click on the links for more information…

Hangar 34

Location: 34 Greenland Street, Liverpool, L1 OBS Hangar 34 is one of the latest venues to be introduced to Liverpool. Making use of the full space found in a converted warehouse, you can find hangar 34 in the middle of the Baltic Triangle. In terms of clubbing events, they’ve got a lot of events coming up that will be taking full usage of the venues space with DJS such as Ben Nicky taking to the stage. There’s no doubt that full capacity events here are going to be absolutely massive and the raves will go long into the early hours of the morning.

Electrik Warehouse

Location: 16 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ Electrik Warehouse, formerly known as The Krazyhouse is a four-room nightclub that has a huge student following. Which is no surprise given the events that it holds throughout the week. Take the Thursday night where they’re taken over by Shit Indie Disco on one floor, giving you tunes by The Arctic Monkeys and other such indie heroes. The Thursday also gives you Throwback Thursday’s which is full of 00’s nostalgia and Disco Inferno gives you dance classics from the funk, soul and disco eras so expect to hear ‘September’ by Earth, Wind and Fire at least once. This is an absolute haven for students and expect it to be packed out for the whole of Freshers week.

Invisible Wind Factory

Location: 3 Regent Road, Liverpool, L3 7DS Invisible Wind Factory is one of the best multi-purpose event spaces in Liverpool and is perfect for all kinds of musical events. Here you’ll see bands tearing up the stage, DJ’s delivering euphoric sets and the most memorable club nights. They’ve always got some huge names coming up in their calendar, especially DJ names who are known across the world. They bring the very best over to Liverpool in this incredibly boisterous venue and deliver some truly unforgettable nights.

24 Kitchen Street

Location: 24 Kitchen Street, Liverpool, L1 0AN 24 Kitchen Street is one of the most eclectic venues in Liverpool. Welcoming all sorts of arts and entertainment from spoken word poetry to art exhibitions and club nights. It's a place where there's always something happening. It's got a special place in the hearts of all those who are creative and it prides itself on the face that it can cater to pretty much anyone. When you're not engaging in a mosh pit, you'll be throwing your hands up in the air to all the greatest club classics both new and old.

Arts Club

Location: 90 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BH Arts Club is one of Liverpool’s cultural hubs that is situated inside a building that in the 1800’s was the Royal Institute of Arts and Science. Which makes it quite the unique palace to put on some brilliant live music. You can catch some of the best upcoming alternative artists here, who may one day be dominating festival headline slots. If you’re up for a potentially sweaty night, dancing away with complete strangers then Arts Club is the place for you.

Camp and Furnace

Location: 67 Greenland Street, Liverpool, L1 0BY Camp and Furnace is located right at the heart of Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle and consists of a range of warehouse and studio spaces, making it ideal for multipurpose usage. Here you’ll find gigs, club nights, food festivals and much more. It perfectly mixes the industrial and the rustic, making it one of Liverpool’s more unique venues. It’s already put on some huge name and with a capacity that ranges from 500-200- you’ll find nights with some of your favourite DJs and smaller, more intimate club nights.

District

Location: 61 Jordan Street, Liverpool, L1 0BW Another venue found in the Baltic Triangle, what District brings is the most intimate feeling. With a capacity of 275, the club nights here can almost feel like an invitation to a private club and makes for a great atmosphere. They put on all kinds of nights from dedicated Taylor Swift events to huge tech-no line-ups and even the odd 90’s throwback event. There’s usually an event that can be found to suit your taste. You can even combine a club night with a gig beforehand as they fit all sorts of great events into District.

Blackstone Street Warehouse

Location: Blackstone Street, Liverpool, L5 9TL Blackstone Street Warehouse is absolutely huge with a capacity of 10’000 but don’t be intimidated by size of it. This venue is still capable of delivering the very best clubbing experiences and it’s a place reserved for those truly iconic names. These are events that are very much solidifying Liverpool on the map, they have a huge calendar of events coming up that you won't want to miss out on.

Meraki

Location: Dickson Street, Liverpool, L3 7EB Meraki is an intimate music, arts and wellbeing space. With two distinct areas, the garden located at the back of the club can hold up to 500 people and the club itself indoors which holds a more intimate crowd 300. This means that a range of events can take place at Meraki, outdoors there can be summer parties amidst an oasis of plants and a lovely green space. The venue used to be a taxi garage and that’s where you’ll find the converted club room, which is centred around a DIY ethos and encourages you to be fully immersed in sound.

NEW INNSIDE LIVERPOOL OPENS ON OLD HALL STREET

With a destination restaurant and a panoramic 18th floor bar. And reveals its #StayCurious curated experience with local collaborations, including, A Slower Space and dot-art

of local artists’ works including David Gilligan, Kirsten Todd, John Petch and Bexy, showcased in the bedrooms for guests to enjoy and to purchase, if they wish. dot-art will also be managing an exciting new exhibition space within the hotel, located on the impressive events floor and designed to showcase local talent. Portraits by Kirsten Todd will be the first show, now launched.

Liverpool’s brand-new INNSiDE by Meliá hotel, INNSiDE Liverpool has officially opened in the heart of the city’s commercial district. The 207-room lifestyle hotel offers an eclectic home-from-home feel for guests to explore Liverpool’s city centre. Repurposing the former Echo and Daily Post building, INNSiDE Liverpool has given a new lease of life to one of the city’s most iconic structures and brings together a destination restaurant & bar with Gino D’Acampo Old Hall Street and panoramic 360 Sky Bar, expansive conference & event space, stateof-the-art fitness gym, and upscale modern rooms suites under one roof.

All rooms are designed to adapt to the dynamic lifestyles of its guests, featuring high-speed Wi-Fi and in-room mini fridges. INNSiDE Liverpool upgraded rooms include 25 Studio Rooms, 26 Townhouse Suites and one standout Condo Suite featuring separate bedroom, living space and dining area. In keeping with INNSiDE’s philosophy ‘Stay Curious’, aiming to accommodate guests’ every need with considered comforts and inspired lifestyle experiences that are enriched with music, art, culture, all curated locally, INNSiDE Liverpool has collaborated with local lifestyle & plant store concept A Slower Space, creating a green-inspired takeover of the entrance area of the Old Hall Street hotel.

INNSiDE Liverpool x A Slower Space collaboration features an impressive floral concept store at the entrance to the hotel, and a stunning living wall, providing the perfect backdrop for staycation photo moments. With the flagship store located on the iconic Penny Lane, this is A Slower Space’s second Liverpool location. A creation of husbandand-wife duo, Mike and Michelle, A Slower Space brings a touch of the outside INNSiDE with a beautiful collection of fresh and dried flowers, with new bouquet designs created daily, and all available to buy onsite. The emphasis here is on seasonal flowers that feel lush and a little wild. Sitting alongside the flowers is a carefully curated selection of plants, gifts and homewares. Featuring brands from France, Copenhagen, Stockholm as well as UK based independents - many of which are made and designed in Liverpool. All the products are sourced with love and care by Michelle and Mike to delight the customer and support the maker – a brand ethos that is close to home for INNSiDE.

INNSiDE Liverpool has also partnered with independent local art gallery, dot-art; a reflection of the hotel’s commitment to local art; with a showcase of collections from local artists across the hotel’s suites and public spaces. dot-art is a social enterprise with artists at its heart. They champion art as an integral part of everyday life, by selling and exhibiting locally sourced, affordable art and running art classes, working with schools and community groups. Together INNSiDE Liverpool and dot-art have curated a collection For those that keep wellness at the top of their list when travelling, INNSiDE Liverpool is also home to a stylish fitness hub, complete with stateof-the-art gym equipment and Wexer technology, available for guest use 24-hours a day. With an unparalleled virtual class library that brings the world’s leading fitness brands and ambassadors direct to INNSiDE Liverpool, Wexer gymtech offers hundreds of classes, from cardio and conditioning to mind & body, all from top instructors. Gino D’Acampo Old Hall Street bring a further touch of style to the city, with an extensive menu of classic Italian dishes and premium drinks in a chic and contemporary setting. Further raising the bar for drinking and dining in Liverpool is Gino’s new 360 Sky Bar on the 18th floor of the hotel with unrivalled panoramic views of the city and beyond, set to be one of the city’s most desirable locations, with local resident DJ’s further elevating the atmosphere from day to night. For those looking to spend the night, lead in double room rates start from £109 (room only) and from £129 (bed & breakfast). INNSiDE Liverpool is also offering a special opening rate of 45% off best available rate for Meliá Rewards members, or 30% off for non-members, which is valid for bookings until 2 December 2021. Instagram: @innside_by_melia_uk Twitter: @innsideuk #StayCurious www.innside.com/liverpool