When we went to Rome from Belfast for a wedding and there was no direct flight back to Belfast, we decided to spend a day in Liverpool and discover this city. We had no idea what we could do for a day in Liverpool but we ended up having a lot of fun!
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A day in Liverpool: Places to visit, Where to Eat, Where to sleep
Best way to see Liverpool sightseeings: Hop-on Hop-off Bus
The Cavern Club: THE place you cannot miss in Liverpool
The Cavern Club is particularly famous because The Beatles performed there countless times. Climb down a few flight of stairs and you’ll enter this pretty cool place — out of this world. It really makes you plunge into another time and atmosphere, even in the middle of the day. Great mood. You can have a drink, just hang around and listen to the cover band playing, buy a few memorabilia… Don’t rush and take the time to really enjoy the place.
Psssst! If you’re into the Beatles, you might want to take a Beatles and Sighseeing tour of Liverpool or live the whole Beatles Story Experience. | Check reviews and price on Viator
Places to visit in Liverpool – The museums
Liverpool Museum
The setting immediately made us think of Ulster Museum in Belfast, but it was not as good. Actually, it’s probably a very fun museum for kids, but we found it too « all over the place ». There’s a ton of things – everywhere. It actually makes it difficult to understand what’s going on where, and your senses are really assaulted to the point where you don’t want to be spending too much time in there. Make special note of the incredible « karaoke room » in the middle of the museum, where you can exhaust yourself singing like idiots without any trouble (they probably assumed we were drunk – we weren’t – but who cares?!). The cherry on top of the cake!
The Tate Liverpool
Take a walk by Liverpool waterfront for a pretty sight
After that we didn’t have a lot of time left, so we decided to stroll by the waterfront. The weather was great so it was really relaxing. On our way back to the hotel to get our luggages, the city center seemed really busy and lively, with a fair number of bands playing in the streets. It was very pleasant and we wouldn’t have minded spending more than a day in Liverpool!
If you have more time: Book your ticket for the Mersey Ferry and enjoy 50 minutes of exploring the present and past of the Mersey river. | Check reviews and price of TripAdvisor
Where to eat vegan in Liverpool
Vegan-friendly Breakfast at Brasco Lounge
Lunch at vegan-friendly Mowgli
They have a full vegan menu (less long than the standard one, but with an amply satisfying number of options). We strongly recommend you give that place a try if Indian food is your thing, because we found it amazing. First, the place in itself is gorgeous – the « jungle » feel is well done and makes you feel right at home. Also, the food is delicious, surprising and filling. We both ordered what’s considered starters, and also a « main dish » each with a side of Puri for two, and were absolutely satisfied with the portions. 
Vegan and heading to Italy soon? You might want to read our guide on how to eat vegan in Rome – even the traditional places!
A day in Liverpool: Where to sleep on a budget
How to get to Liverpool airport from Liverpool city center
Is is worth it to go visit Liverpool in only a day?
19 comments
Wonderful post! It’s never really occurred to me to make a stop in Liverpool, but this looks really interesting. The interior of the Mowgli looks amazing, and the Cavern looks like a really cool stop, too. Thanks!
Believe me, i want to get back to spend a couple of good days ’cause the vibe was very positive.
Also because i’ve got to buy a Beatles t’shirt!
Aaaaaah Liverpool does look cool. I quite fancied the Tate, but then modern art can be fun (or, fun to make fun of!). I know what you mean about being over hotels too. And there is something real nice about places on the water. It’s really quite fortuitous that Liverpool became a tourist hub so it didn’t suffer a similar fate of other port cities in the UK.
It is really cool! Same, the Tate was a fun experience for us, even though we’re not well-versed in modern art! Totally agree with you about the fact that it didn’t suffer as much as other port cities, it really is a place where you have a easy-living feeling 🙂
I’m so glad you enjoyed your brief visit to my city! There’s a lot to do but it looks like you managed to see plenty in a day.
We really did, it was a great day and we’d love to come back another time to see more!
Really glad you enjoyed your time in Liverpool! I went to University there and I must say it was a great city to be a student in! I love the culture and the vibrancy of the city. Plus the people are super friendly too!
I imagine it must be a great place to study!
Liverpool is a great city for a day trip! I really like open top bus tours, too – they are a great way to get your bearings and find out what you want to explore in more detail. And you have to love any city that has a yellow submarine outside its airport!!
Yes, right?! I had even forgotten about the yellow submarine outside the airport because I only saw it when we arrived, and I was half sleeping already….. Open top bus tours are definitely great, I should do them everywhere!
Awww love how you use HappyCow too! I’m also vegan and love discovering all the vegan places all over the world! Sounds like a good day you’ve had, and saw so much!
Yes, HappyCow is such a great tool! Sounds like we love the same kind of traveling 😉 It was definitely a great day!
It looks like you had an awesome time! The weather looked beautiful, and I love your photos of Liverpool.
Thank you Melissa, we did have a great time!
Beautiful city, beautiful photos! Thank you!
You’re lucky )
Thank you George !
Très bon choix. J’ai bien visité Mancherster mais j’ai un faible pour Liverpool. On aimerait y retourner un jour pour les découvrir plus en profondeur.
J’aimerais bien visiter Manchester, aussi. Tu me la conseilles? Et nous aussi on retournerait bien à Liverpool!
Liverpool looks like a great city. I’ve not ever actually been there but would love to visit one day. You’re pictures look so god too! Thanks for sharing!