The music and the heritage.
best thing
for lunch or dinner. They even do a double
pizza sandwich with all the toppings if
you’re looking for a challenge! For dinner,
the local Yates is a must on Mondays;
certain meals are half price, which can be
a life saver, and they do a good roast on
a Sunday!
HIDDEN GEMS
worst thing
A really great place to go is Central Perk,
a near replica of the café from Friends.
They do great coffee and always have an
episode of Friends running on the TV - it’s
worth going to just for the experience!
Next time you feel like something sweet,
visit Bold Street Sweets - it’s the best
sweet shop in town, selling both classic
sweets from childhood and imported
candy from the US. The Pilgrim is a
nice little pub with a good student
atmosphere. It’s a bit alternative, but it
hosts many local bands as it doubles as
a venue. With cheap drinks, it’s definitely
a place to check out. The Docks are
worth a visit, but make sure it’s on a
sunny day as they can be a nightmare
when it’s windy! There’s lots of great stuff
there to explore, including museums,
cafes and independent shops. When out
and about, it’s fun to look out for the
Superlambananas; these are 2-metre tall
statues of a lamb-banana hybrid located
around the city centre, each one with a
different theme.
could be the next Beatles! A lot of the
live music is free to listen to, including
the Cavern Club in the day, so there’s no
excuse to not check something out. There
are also lots of Beatles-related places
to visit, which can be easily explored
using the Magical Mystery Tour Bus. This
requires booking, but it takes you to all
the landmarks, such as Penny Lane and
Strawberry Fields.
WORST THINGS ABOUT
YOUR CITY
How busy it can get. With lectures all
day, it can be tempting to pop into the
town centre for a break but L1, the
biggest shopping centre in the area, is
located right next to the main high street;
meaning the streets are often insanely
packed in the afternoons and especially
the weekends. The nearest cinema is
also located at L1, which means it can be
difficult to get tickets to the latest films
on their release. Even the restaurants
get packed, especially on a Saturday
when the footie is on. Make sure to
note popular tourist periods, such as
the Grand National and the Liverpool
International Music Festival, since the
streets will be even madder around
those times!
The range of nightlife.
BEST THINGS ABOUT
YOUR CITY
The music. Liverpool is famous for all