Best & Cool Bars in St Helens

"In February 2020 BC (before Covid) we got all excited with a visit to their about-to-open second Manchester branch on Oxford Road but it remains closed as we pine for a cold beer and a hot bhaji on a long table more than ever. We’ll have to make do with Deliveroo for now. It’s all veggie, as existing fans will know, but vegans have plenty to love from the iconic vada pav to the famous broccoli, kale and onion bhajis."

"This laid-back Piccadilly street food favourite has canteen and booth-style seating, and bespoke artwork nodding to Manchester’s industrial heritage. The informal menu is entirely vegetarian: think spiced okra fries, or bundo chaat, a delightful mixture of crunchy samosa pastry, chickpeas, tamarind chutney and turmeric noodles. An excellent beer list showcases local breweries."

"With acclaim from national reviewers, Bundobust's street food and craft beer philosophy may seem simple, but it's hella tasty. The Manchester restaurant is a must for sharing vegan food; though don't end up squabbling over the bhel puri - a mix of pastry, peas and tamarind chutney."

"Found in the beautiful Georgian Quarter of Liverpool on Falkner Street, The Quarter is an Italian inspired, independent restaurant. It serves everything from breakfast to delicious cakes and everything in between. Or if you’d like to treat your date to a romantic picnic, take them shopping in the deli to pick out their favourite sandwich and sweet treat."

"Set on the beautiful cobbled streets of Faulkner Street in Liverpool’s quaint Georgian Quarter, this stylish eatery features perfect executions of Bruncher favourites including one of the finest veggie breakfasts in the city. If the weather is permitting, try and get an outdoor seat and enjoy fantastic views of the nearby Anglican Cathedral."

"The Quarter in the Georgian Quarter of town is a beautiful spot to grab a picture. Sit outside on the cute little tables, grab some breakfast and people watch on the old cobbled street. View this post on Instagram"

"‘Con Amici’ – that’s the motto of Gusto Liverpool and it takes the message to heart. The ultimate cocktail bar for large parties, Gusto at the Albert Dock is happy to seat parties as large as 40 at a single table, ensuring you won’t be having cocktails alone ever again. With beautiful views of the Albert Dock and a small but smart cocktail menu that includes gin & tonic concoctions as well as a number of delicious aperitivo, Gusto is the sophisticated choice for a cocktail in one of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks."

"Live music starts at 12pm every day at the Cavern Club, and goes on well into the night. Considered by many as the home of The Beatles, the club offers guided “magical mystery tours” of the city in a custom tour bus, as well as regular shows from resident tribute act “The Cavern Club Beatles”. Budding musicians can even sign up for lessons at the Cavern Rock School, with the chance to take part in a yearly showcase on the famous stage of the Cavern Club itself."

"Famous as the stage where the Beatles made their debut in 1961, Liverpool’s Cavern Club has become a place of legend, hosting not only the Fab Four, but the Who, the Kinks, the Rolling Stones, Queen, Elton John, and many more household names. The influential club remains one of Liverpool’s top live music venues to this day."

"Music lovers may have this spot on the top of their Liverpool bucket list. Even if you aren’t the biggest music fan that ever lived there is still a strong chance you’ve heard of The Beatles. And if you know anything about The Beatles, you might have heard of The Cavern Club."

"The Lakeside has a former place in the Guinness Book of World Records as Britain’s smallest pub. Run by one of Southport’s longest serving landlords, the pub is exceptionally friendly and is regularly frequented by stars appearing at the nearby Southport Theatre and Conference Centre. Rowers practicing on the marine lake behind the pub are also regulars. Several awards have been presented to the licensees including the local Pub of the Year award.". Read the full entry here"

"The Lakeside Inn was formerly a boathouse, and is located on the Marine Lake, on the Promenade. It is the smallest pub in Britain. It is a single-roomed bar with windows overlooking the Marine Lake, seating around the walls, a brass-fronted bar, and mirrors on two of the walls that give a more spacious impression."

"Latin nights, samba shows, live bands and DJs plus special events including Northern soul, workshops kizomba and lots more. 11-15 Coronation Walk, PR8 1RD. medhitolatincubanlounge.com"

"Salopian Oracle; Titanic Plum Porter; three changing beers (sourced regionally). A first-rate place to eat and drink. The emphasis here is on dining but the excellent well-kept beer range is varied and interesting."

"Key to the redevelopment of the Ropewalks quarter of Liverpool, and catering for the needs of film and art lovers since 2003, FACT was founded on a remit to "use the power of creative technology to inspire and enrich lives". Tucked behind the bohemian Bold St, this futuristic-looking space – made up of three floors of galleries, cinema screens, a cafe and a bar – celebrated a decade since its launch, in which time it has played host to pioneering work from Pipilotti Rist, Nam June Paik, Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Kurt Hentschläger. 88 Wood Street, fact.co.uk."

"FACT, 88 Wood Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 4DQ - Visit now. Since opening in 2003, Liverpool’s FACT (AKA the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) has supported artists working with new media, commissioned countless (and occasionally seminal) artworks and dedicated itself to digital media. Three arthouse cinemas screen both popular and cult films, two galleries show new work, and other spaces within the building are regularly used for digital and new media events."

"Liverpool's much-loved independent cinema and arts centre holds the title of the UK's leading organisation for the support and display of film, art and new media. FACT hosts a wide range of activities, screening and events for the whole family, including a Kids' Club film, accompanied by games and activities for young movie fans, on Saturdays. The weekly Big Scream Club is exclusively for parents and babies under one year old."

"After an extensive renovation project, the Whitworth is the best place in the city to view a collection of exciting contemporary art. Keep your eyes peeled on their exciting events calendar, pay a visit to their fabulous restaurant with sweeping views of the surrounding park and pick up a picnic basket of art supplies to spark your own creativity."

"From 19 May – 1 July, The Whitworth is open for film screenings of its new exhibition, Imran Perretta: the destructors. The Whitworth Café, Art Garden and Collections Care Centre are also open from 19 May to 1 July. The rest of the gallery remains closed while the next exhibitions are installed, following COVID-19 safety guidelines."