The best student clubs and bars in Liverpool
Studying in Liverpool? Here are the best Liverpool student bars and clubs to keep you busy when putting off your coursework.
Last updated: 28th Aug 2024
Originally published: 21st Sep 2021
Liverpool is possibly one of the most solid options for an eventful student night out. With endless options sailing through a barrel of genres, knowing where to spend your well-earned student finance can sometimes feel overwhelming.
However, whether you're a returning student or a fresher, we've got you covered with all the best student bars and clubs in Liverpool. From shot deals, drinks, unmissable warehouse events and more, expect to have some heavy debriefs in your flat kitchen the next morning.
So let's get into it, shall we?
Photo: Blackstone Street Warehouse / Facebook.com
Where: 10 Blackstone St in Liverpool L5 9TY
Starting with an absolute banger we have, Blackstone Street Warehouse. Located right at the very end of the docks, it gives you the best of both worlds when it comes to Liverpool. Hosting some of the biggest DJs in the world, creating truly unforgettable clubbing experiences. Boasting huge video screens, lasers, confetti, and beefy sound systems, it's easily one of the best to add to your liverpool student nightlife list.
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Where: Dickson Street in Liverpool L3 7EB
If Blackstone’s too big because you don’t fancy losing your mates when you’re out, Meraki is a killer little club in an ex-taxi garage. Tunes here range from DnB, techno, house, jungle, breaks, bass, and more. One of the best in the city, with an open-air garden full of plants, Meraki is the place to be.
Photo: Camp and Furnace / Facebook.com
Where: 4 Kitchen St, Liverpool L1 0AN
Camp and Furnace is an incredible venue. Chances are, at some point or another, they'll have something that caters to everyone's needs. There's live music but also themed club nights like Harry Styles and Taylor Swift parties, Bingo Lingo, Disney parties, themed quizzes, freshers events - all sorts of madness. It’s brilliant.
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Photo: 24 Kitchen Street / Facebook.com
Where: 24 Kitchen Street in Liverpool L1 0AN
24 Kitchen Street is one of the most eclectic venues in Liverpool. Welcoming all sorts of arts and entertainment including spoken word poetry, art exhibitions, club nights, and live music. It's a place where there's always something happening.
It's got a special place in the hearts of all those who are creative and it prides itself on the fact that it can cater to pretty much anyone. It's also the home of Sonic Yootha, probably one of the city's biggest LGBTQ+ events. And they sometimes have a few events with some free tickets if you act fast enough!
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Photo: Invisible Wind Factory / Facebook.com
Where: 3 Regent Rd in Liverpool L3 7DS
Invisible Wind Factory is one of the best multi-purpose event spaces in Liverpool and is perfect for all kinds of musical events. Here you'll see bands tearing up the stage, DJs delivering euphoric sets, and experience the most memorable club nights and terrace parties.
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Photo: Electrik Warehouse / Facebook.com
Where: 16 Wood St in Liverpool L1 4AQ
This three-floor club has always had a huge student following, likely thanks to the events it holds throughout the week. Here, music ranges from indie, rock, R&B, hip-hop, metal, emo, and dance bangers. Entry is cheap and they have drinks deals. Bosh.
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Where: 34 Greenland Street, Liverpool, L1 0BS
Hangar 34 is one of the best clubs in Liverpool that just happens to have a huge student following. You can find this converted warehouse space in the middle of the Baltic Triangle.
Hangar hosts a range of events including live music, club nights, and even the occasional sports event. It’s also an accessible venue, located on the ground floor with no steps, and has a wheelchair viewing section.
With a capacity of around 1,000, incredible lighting, and booming sound, you’re in for a treat when on a mad one out.
Photo: Heebie Jeebie's Liverpool / Facebook.com
Where: 80-82 Seel St in Liverpool L1 4BH
One of the best-loved Liverpool student clubs, Heebie’s serves "filled to the brim" pitchers of beer, a Carlsberg and a shot for £3.50, a Col and a shot for £5, 2 for £12 cocktails, and lets you double up on spirit mixers for £1.50. If you love indie tunes, head over on Saturdays - it's free entry.
There’s also the bars sister venue, EBGBS, with live music and club nights, which you can find in the basement of Heebie’s
Photo: The Merchant / Facebook.com
Where: 40 Slater Street in Liverpool L1 4BX
Award-winning Liverpool student bar The Merchant is a shout for anyone who fancies a lively night out but doesn’t fancy hitting a club. A student favourite, it features a cool interior, a big beer garden, cocktails, and unreal pizza. And they regularly have DJs on the decks.
Photo: Font Bar Liverpool / Facebook.com
Where: 1 Arrad St in Liverpool L7 7JE
This independent bar serves craft beers, £2.50 cocktails, fresh food, shows live sports, has games consoles, quiz nights, and generally has a lovely, family vibe. Enough said.
Photo: Kazimier Garden / Facebook.com
Where: 32 Seel St in Liverpool L1 4BE
Need a beer garden? Head to Kazimier. The Kaz, a favourite of locals and visitors, is home to a selection of European and craft beers. This is the place to be when the sun's out and you're looking for a chilled vibe. Especially if you love live music. In the winter, they bring out wooden huts and coal fires to keep you warm.
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Photo: The Shipping Forecast (Liverpool) / Facebook.com
Where: 15 Slater St in Liverpool L1 4BW
Shipping Forecast is easily one of the best Liverpool student bars. There's free comedy on Tuesdays, 2-4-1 pizza deals, a three-hour happy hour, quiz nights, and live music on the weekends. It’s one of the cheaper bars and it has student deals (including £2 pints) so it’s perfect. It’s also dog-friendly. We probably should’ve said that first. That’s all you really need to know, isn’t it?
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Photo: SALT DOG SLIM'S / Facebook.com
Where: 79 Seel St in Liverpool L1 4BB
Hidden away on Steel Street, Salt Dog’s attracts a younger, lively crowd. Known for hot dogs, an impressive choice of craft beers, fresh cocktails, and being a bit mad, you’ll have a good time here.
We also have to take a sec to tell you about their hot dog eating competition (pictured above). Scran four dogs, have a shot of Jager, and neck a stein first to win some mad prizes including loads of cash, dildos, and a toaster. Prizes might change at the next one but you get the idea.
Roxy Ball Room
Photo: Roxy Ball Room Liverpool Hanover Street / Facebook.com
Where: 26 College Ln in Liverpool L1 3DS / 8a Rainford Square in Liverpool L2 6PX
If you don’t like ArCains, you can try Roxy! There are two Roxy’s in Liverpool with slightly different games, so why not try them both?
There’s shuffleboard, pool, ping pong, beer/prosecco pong, bowling, a batting cage, crazy pool (mini golf fused with pool), karaoke, that basketball game and more.
But check which Roxy has what before you go so you aren't disappointed to find out the one game you were dying to play is in the other one. The Hanover Street one also has a rooftop terrace for when the sun finally comes out.
Photo: Baa Bar Liverpool / Instagram.com
Where: 43 Fleet St in Liverpool L1 4AR
Brimming with students looking to get silly in the middle of the week, Baa Bar has DJs upstairs and downstairs, £1 shooters, 2-4-1 shooters or cocktails, £2 double vodka mixers, and £5 beer or alcopop, depending on when you visit.
Motel Bar
Photo: Motel Bar / Facebook.com
Where: 5-7 Fleet St in Liverpool L1 4AR
Once you’re drunk enough to embarrass yourself in front of your new uni mates, head to Motel Bar for a bit of karaoke with the house band. They have happy hour deals until midnight every night of the week, DJs, American beers, cocktails, and photobooths to capture memories of the night all your mates pissed themselves as you scream-sang Don’t Stop Believin’.
Need more info on the city that’ll become your home for the next few years? No problem.
Check out our Liverpool student nightlife guide, free things to do, cheap things to do, and cheap places to eat. Or click or tap here to find Liverpool fresher's events. Save these pages. You’ll need them. Trust us.
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