Rachel Kevern

This dazzling northern city is known for its brilliant nightlife scene, but don’t let that fool you – the scousers certainly know how to do rest and relaxation, too. Liverpool, and its surrounding areas such as Prescot and Knowsley, is dotted with stunning spas, from a Lush megastore in the centre of town to the tranquillity of luxury hotels, for whatever kind of pampering you’re after.  Need some respite from all that sightseeing and boogieing? Well, you’ve got underground hydrotherapy pools, snow caves and Himalayan salt saunas to choose from, and that’s just the beginning. Grab your slumber mask, and have a read of our roundup of the very best spas in Liverpool – you’re in for a real treat. RECOMMENDED:🖼️The best things to do in Liverpool🍝The best restaurants in Liverpool🏙️The best attractions to see in Liverpool🍰The best places for afternoon tea in Liverpool For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts. 

Liverpool is a maritime city, and local chefs have certainly drawn inspiration from that, whether it’s in the form of Indian street food or Middle Eastern small plates. Bold new flavours have hit the city in 2023, with newcomers NORD and KaiBaiBo taking the foodie scene by storm and climbing into our top ten.  But old favourites remain popular too – and if you’re wandering down Bold Street on a summer’s day, you’ll notice that most of the new kids on the block are seating customers back-to-back with people dining at restaurants that have been there since the ’70s, both with equal success. Whatever you're looking for, here are the best restaurants in Liverpool.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Liverpool🍻 The best pubs in Liverpool🏛️ The best museums in Liverpool🪩 The best nightlife spots in Liverpool This guide was recently updated by Rachel Kevern, a writer based in Liverpool. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Sure, quite a lot of famous things to see and do in Liverpool have something to do with The Beatles. It would be pretty remiss if that weren’t so – Liverpudlians are no where near fed up with Beatles tourism yet, after all. But there’s a shit ton of other great stuff worth checking out in this diverse, fun-loving city that has precisely nothing to do with the Fab Four. To start with, there’s the rich architectural heritage, from the city’s two magnificent cathedrals to the historically significant Albert Dock and the Tate art gallery. Then you've got amazing theatres, museums, galleries, and on top of that? Excellent nightlife and food scenes. Well, there. You've got yourself a winner. Here are the best things to do in Liverpool right now. RECOMMENDED:🍝 The best restaurants in Liverpool🍻 The best pubs in Liverpool🏛️ The best museums in Liverpool🪩 The best nightlife spots in Liverpool This guide was recently updated by Alice Porter, a writer based in Liverpool. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

The 2,500 listed buildings. The world-class music and sports events calendar. Some of the UK’s biggest and best museums. Whatever sort of culture you’re into, there’s something for pretty much every curious traveller here. This diverse port city basically overflows with brilliant things to do, so we wouldn’t blame you if you felt a little daunted at the prospect of a day out here. From the thought-provoking International Slavery Museum to the ever-thriving Cavern Club to the sprawling Walker and Bluecoat art galleries, here’s our pick of the attractions in Liverpool you simply shouldn’t miss. It’s all happening in the ’Pool. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Liverpool

Sure, Liverpool’s home to essential Beatles history spots, countless top museums and plenty of the UK’s best restaurants, pubs, spas and clubs – but did you also know that it’s also a fab place to go shpoping? Well, it most certainly is. From boutique knick-knacks and designer clothing to fine art and rare books, whatever you’re looking to buy, you can almost certainly get it in Liverpool. The city’s shopping prowess comes from a combination of big, global thinking (this is a port city, after all) and small-scale, independent pride. You’ll find huge brands alongside local artisans, high-end stuff alongside bargain second-hand stores. Whether you’re a visitor or full-on Scouser, the breadth of shopping options here is plain to see. Here are the best places to go shopping in Liverpool the next time you’re in town. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Liverpool