Freshers Week 2021: A Freshers Guide to Liverpool

Whether you’re brand new to Liverpool and all it has to offer or you just want a refresher, we have the inside scoop on where to eat, drink and be merry in this vibrant city.

Bold Street eats

Named as one of the UK’s best shopping streets due to its eclectic mix of independent shops, cafés and bars, Bold Street will keep you coming back for more. As far as food goes it’s a world on one road, with everything from Turkish, Lebanese, Korean and Mexican to name just a few.

The bombed out church

Get your taste goods tingling without breaking the bank, there’s plenty of cheap eats to grab. Recently pedestrianised, it means that if the sun is shining then you can soak it up but if you’re after an even more causal dining experience then you can always get your food to go and head to the steps of St Lukes, known locally as the bombed out church.

City culture

Whether you’re a culture vulture, history buff or just want to learn more about the origins of the city, there’s a museum for you. All are free to enter and have sizeable collections though be warned some exhibitions at a few of the sites will set you back.

Down at the waterfront, The Museum of Liverpool explores the city’s diverse history. A short walk over to The Royal Albert Dock and you can find Tate Liverpool as well as The Maritime and The International Slavery Museum.

Across town over on William Brown Street The World Museum features a planetarium as well as approximately 80,000 artifacts from across the ancient world. The Walker Art Gallery has paintings, sculptures and decorative art from the 13th century to the present day.

Liverpool nightlife

With purple flag status, Liverpool’s diverse nightlife has a lot to offer. Concert square is as popular with students as it is with stag and hens from out of town so it does get pretty packed out on the weekend.

Seel street is the central hub of Liverpool nightlife, the range of venues span the entire street.

The Baltic Triangle which is on the outskirts of the city centre is brimming with cool bars, street art and Liverpool’s first street food market.