The Liverpool guide to cocktails

Did you know, the UK cocktail market is worth over £600m? And the independent cocktail scene in Liverpool is very strong, and growing! With new bars popping up every other day, it’s hard to keep tabs on where to go to quench your thirst for a Dark and Stormy… or two.
According to us Brits, The Porn Star Martini was named the nation’s favourite cocktail, followed by a refreshing Mojito while the Espresso Martini was our third favourite. Here is where you can find all of these cocktails and more in Liverpool.

La Finca Eivissa
cuisinesSpanish, Cocktails

The Balearic-inspired cocktail menu at La Finca Eivissa brings a real taste of Ibiza to Liverpool. As well as all of the usual suspects, it prides itself on the extensive espresso martini menu, including everything from the classic espresso martini, to a to-die-for Kinder Bueno espresso martini.

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Red Dog Saloon
cuisinesAmerican, Cocktails

Red Dog Saloon is a true testament to the spirit of the deep south in America. You might book in for the authentic, all American feast, but you’ll stay for the cocktails. With concoctions such as lychee martinis and Rob Roys on the menu, not to mention the great offers this place usually has on, you’ll have no choice but to stay for the night!

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Jenny’s is a legendary disco drinking den in the heart of the commercial district. Open until the early hours on the weekends, this is where the party’s at! And where the great cocktails are, too. The Harvey Wallbanger is a must, and The Universe is another one that has to be tried; the latter was the winning cocktail from the 1978 International Bartending Competition – a 70s disco throwback fact for you there!

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The Book Bar and Eatery
cuisinesCocktails, Small Plates
The Book offers fresh handmade pizzas, cooked in a stone bake oven. As fantastic as the pizzas are, it’s the cocktails that are the real stars of the show. There’s an excellent drink selection, with a bespoke cocktail menu, over 40 gins, and a selection of excellent wines and world beers too for good measure. This is also the home of West Derby Gin, so don’t forget to try this tipple out while you’re here.
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Exdirectory is an intimate cocktail lounge in the centre of Liverpool with cocktails to rival the world’s best. To get in, you enter through a phone box and get transported into an ultra modern setting, with a great relaxed vibe! This is not one to miss for cocktails in Liverpool.
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Turtle Bay in Liverpool’s Hanover Street offers food inspired by laid back beach shacks and street vendors of the Caribbean. From fragrant jerk marinades to slowly simmered curries, there’s something for everyone. It’s not just about spice either, for these guys it’s all about FLAVOUR; they spend months crafting each dish until it tastes just right. And the same goes for the range of cocktails. Wash your amazing meal down with a cocktail (or two), sit back and be transported to a world where conversations and reggae beats flow long into the night.
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Crazy Pedro’s has a rep for its amazing, inventive pizzas, but its the cocktails that bring the vibes at this cool spot. Ped’s house cocktails include the likes of LCD Swizzle and Cherry Tanga, while a range of classics also make their way onto the menu alongside arguably the best frozen margs in the whole of Liverpool!

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The Oracle is a 1900s style speakeasy cocktail bar with world-class magicians performing at each table! Do we need to say anymore than that? Ok if you insist! The drinks menu boasts one of the city’s best Pornstar Martini – a cocktail we’ve already established as the nation’s favourite – so if you’re partial to this beverage, you need to get yourself booked into The Oracle.

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Whisk(e)y, blues, jazz and gin – welcome to Berry & Rye! This is a tiny drinking den hidden in plain sight in the heart of the Ropewalks district of Liverpool, purveyors of fine classic cocktails and great service since 2012, and proud to be featured in the UK’s Top 50 Bars. With a menu of over 30 cocktails (plus a huge back catalogue), over 80 whiskies and 20 gins, plus beer, wine and sparkling options, Berry & Rye has a drink to suit any palate.
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Blakes Restaurant
cuisinesAfternoon Tea, Cocktails, Lounge

Blakes Restaurant is named after the godfather of British pop art, Sir Peter Blake, whose most famous work is the sleeve for The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album. Located on the ground floor of the Hard Days Night Hotel and decorated with Sir Peter’s artwork throughout, this place boasts a menu featuring traditional British dishes with a contemporary twist, all created using fresh and, wherever possible, locally sourced produce. The extensive wine list includes European classics and New World favourites, while the famous cocktails here are the perfect compliments to your fine dishes.

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