Arguably the birthplace of modern pop music, this former European City of Culture is packed with museums and cultural landmarks.
Liverpool has a great mix of modern and historical aspects, from the restaurants and nightlife for fancier nights out, to smaller haunts in The Baltic [Triangle] and The [Royal Albert] Docks. It's not an exaggeration to say it's such a friendly city. It's small enough to notice familiar faces, but also attracts a large population of tourists, so it can feel like a brand new place when out and about. (Third year student, University of Liverpool)
What Liverpool's famous for...
The Beatles
Home of the Fab Four, Liverpool has been referred to as the 'World Capital of Pop'.
Liverpool nightlife, according to students
All the nightlife is centred around Concert Square, which is very convenient as you can go to a few different places in one night. Different clubs have different events on every night, while others are open every night for a more chill night out. (Third year student, Liverpool John Moores University)
The Three Graces
The Royal Liver Building, The Cunard Building, and the Port of Liverpool Building make up the iconic waterfront.
Liverpool nightlife, according to students
Liverpool's night scene feels incredibly safe, as there are always bouncers and police around. While the clubs in the centre are great, there is also amazing nightlife around The Baltic Triangle, which offers great venues for house, techno, drum and bass etc. The Triangle is also famous for Baltic Market, which hosts a variety of local street food and bars, as well as Ghetto Golf. (Second year student, University of Liverpool)
Liverpool vs Everton
One of football's fiercest and most emotional rivalries belongs in Liverpool.
Student life in Liverpool
Local gems, tips and things to do, as recommended by students.
Treat yourself
The Florist is an amazing bar, with walls of flowers. The cocktail masterclass is £25, and excellent fun. (Third year student, Liverpool Hope University)
Low on cash
TATE museum, Walker Art Gallery, and World Museum are all free and fantastic ways to spend a few hours. The TATE often has free activities and talks. (Third year student, University of Liverpool)
Friday feeling
Medication at Electrik Warehouse is where everyone spends their Friday nights. There are four floors with different music on each, and cheap student prices for drinks. (Second year student, University of Liverpool)
Sunday chilling
Sefton Park is out of the city centre, but it's a great walk, and has a nice cafe and greenhouse in the middle. (Second year student, University of Liverpool)
Grab a bite
The Baltic Market. My favourite is the poutine stall, but stalls do rotate and feature new cuisines. (Liverpool John Moores University)
Feeling cultural
There are loads of theatres, including The Everyman and The Empire. The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall always have a jam-packed concert season. (Third year student, University of Liverpool)
When family visit
The Cavern Club is really popular with tourists, but I also like wandering the many independent shops [on] Bold Street. The Docks are a really cool piece of history in the city. (Third year student, University of Liverpool)
Catch up with mates
There are multiple pubs along Smithdown Road. (Second year student, University of Liverpool)
Liverpool in pictures
Sefton Park
Autumnal sunrise over Sefton Park, where I often go for a morning jog. (Cara Hawkins, third year student at University of Liverpool)
Living in Liverpool, according to students
Smithdown Road – very cheap, and often most of your neighbours are likely to be students. It's a bit further out from uni: about a half an hour walk, or there are regular student buses every ten minutes, that usually only take five – ten minutes, depending on traffic. There is an Asda and an Aldi located in the centre of Smithdown, as well as lots of cheap, student-friendly pubs, like The Brookhouse. (Second year student, University of Liverpool)
View from Anglican Cathedral
Always amazing and uplifting. (Cameron, third year student at Liverpool Hope University)
The Beatles statues
Me and my friends by The Beatles statues at the waterfront. This picture is special to me as I am a huge Beatles fan. Liverpool is a great place to be for music fans. (Elisia Raybould, third year student at Liverpool John Moores University)
Living in Liverpool, according to students
Kensington – campus is a ten – 15 minute walk away, and town is 30 minutes. There are two Lidls ten minutes away, as well as a Tesco Express five minutes down the road. It's affordable and easy to get to. It's not got the student community feel that Smithdown has, but as it's much closer to everything, it doesn't need to. I would highly recommend living here. (Second year student, University of Liverpool)
Royal Albert Dock
Royal Albert Dock is more beautiful at night in my opinion, especially with the wheel lit in the background. (Aaron, second year student at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts)
Living in Liverpool
Housing, travel, and budgeting tips.
Where you'll find students
- Kensington
- Smithdown
- Georgian Quarter
Local transport
- £1.04 a day
- Based on annual Student Bus Pass Liverpool of £375
- Bus
Student money tips
If you're looking for a cheap night out, let me introduce you to Raz Mondays. The club has been open for decades, and Tuesday morning lectures are famously poorly attended. For £2 entry, you get a plethora of drinks for £1 to £2, and [can] dance along to the hits until 4 or 5am! (Third year student, University of Liverpool)
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