Things to do in Liverpool this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Liverpool this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Liverpool
Royal Albert Dock Boat Tour
OutdoorsPier Head
Mersey Ferry across to Birkenhead — a cracker on a sunny day.
Sefton Park
OutdoorsSouth Liverpool
Victorian park with palm house, lake and a Friday-night running club.
Albert Dock
CultureWaterfront
Tate Liverpool, Beatles Story and Maritime Museum around a UNESCO dock.
Cavern Quarter
NightlifeMathew Street
Beatles-era cellar bars and tribute acts on a loop.
Liverpool Cathedral
CultureHope Street
Britain's largest cathedral with a tower lift over the Mersey.
Where to eat
Belzan
$$Bistro · Smithdown Road
Neighbourhood British plates and natural wine for the in-the-know crowd.
Mowgli
$Indian street food · Bold Street
Nisha Katona's original — tiffin boxes and yoghurt chat bombs.
Maray
$$Middle Eastern · Bold Street
Disco cauliflower and small-plate Levantine fizz.
The Art School
$$$$Modern British · Sugnall Street
Paul Askew's flagship — tasting menus in a former orphanage.
Live & on stage
Africa Oyé
Sefton Park · Jun 21–22 · World / Free
Christmas Ice Festival
Pier Head · Dec 5 – Jan 4 · Christmas / Ice
Liverpool International Music Festival
Sefton Park · Jul 26–27 · Festival
Sound City
Baltic Triangle · May 3–4 · Indie / New Music
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Albert Dock, Liverpool Cathedral, Sefton Park. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.