Your ultimate guide to Lark Lane, the bohemian street in the heart of Liverpool

Lark Lane is bursting with vibrant independent eateries, close to one of Liverpool's biggest and most loved parks and even bigger characters. This bohemian street has restaurants and quirky shops aplenty with some great history. Not much more than 500 yards from end to end, it encapsulates the spirit of the city, which has been referred to as the world's largest village.

🧍 Located in the old Police Station, Lark Lane Community Centre has plenty on offer to cater to all locals. Whether you're looking for enriching activities or social events, we provide an array of services to keep you busy, from parent and toddler groups to yoga classes to flea markets. Founded in 1976, St. Michaels and Lark Lane Community Association run the not-for-profit centre.

🍴 You're never short of fantastic places to eat on the lane, with Mexican, Turkish and Italian cuisines, to name just a few. The casual dining scene has really blown up over the years here. Famous for their halloumi fries - Hafla Hafla - which means Party Party in Arabic, serves up Middle Eastern-inspired street food. During the pandemic, when we couldn't get inside our favourite eateries, the council provided pavement licenses, which have stuck around, meaning you can dine al fresco if the weather is in your favour.

🍷 Now, you can't talk about Lark Lane without mentioning Keiths. Opened as a wine bar in the 1970s, it's a right of passage whether you head in for a drink, a bite to eat or to enjoy some jazz. The trailblazing establishment has become an absolute staple.

🍻 One of Liverpool's finest historic British pubs, The Albert, was commissioned in 1873 by Cain's Brewery. Built in a Gothic style during the Victorian ages, it retains much of its original character inside. With real ale on tap, this Grade II listed pub is as popular with locals as it is with beer lovers on a pilgrimage.

🎵 Just off Lark Lane is The Motor Museum Recording Studio. Manned by a team of talented young engineers in demand who work on sessions with emerging and internationally established artists. Set in a beautiful daylit warehouse, they provide a world class recording studio to inspire clients and carry on the great musical legacy of the city.

🌳 At the top end (or bottom - it depends which way you're looking, I suppose) lies Sefton Park - a sprawling Grade 1 historic green space. Spread over 235 acres, t is a Green Flag and Green Heritage-awarded site with beautiful features and monuments. The jewel of the site is Grade 2* listed Sefton Park Palm House. Built in 1896, it re-opened its doors to visitors in 2001 and has since enjoyed a new lease of life as a lively arts and cultural venue.

The thing that is most striking about Lark Lane is just how much it feels, almost like a village in itself. A place to take refuge and refuel after a day in the park but also a destination in its own right. Whether you're here in the day for the markets or head there for a night out. It's a part of south Liverpool which has its own unique charm and a heart as big as the characters who call this place home.