Shopping · Liverpool · United Kingdom
Shopping in Liverpool
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ian Greig, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
Liverpool ONE is a large open-air shopping district with high-street and premium brands, while Bold Street and the surrounding streets are best for independent and vintage shops. Best souvenirs: Beatles memorabilia, Football shirts and Liver Bird designs.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 4
- Markets
- 2
- Top souvenir
- Beatles memorabilia
Where to shop
Liverpool ONE
An open-air grid of streets with department stores, high-street brands, restaurants and a park, next to the Albert Dock.
Bold Street
Independent boutiques, vintage shops and record stores alongside its cafés and restaurants.
Church Street and Lord Street
Pedestrianised main shopping streets connecting the centre to Liverpool ONE.
Albert Dock
Gift shops, galleries and Beatles souvenir stores in the old warehouses.
Markets
Christmas market at St George's Plateau
Seasonal stalls with crafts, food and mulled wine outside St George's Hall, usually from mid-November until shortly before Christmas.
Baltic Market
Street-food market in the Baltic Triangle with bars and occasional craft stalls.
What to buy
Beatles memorabilia
Records, posters and merchandise from shops on Mathew Street and at the Beatles Story.
Football shirts
Official club shops sell Liverpool and Everton kits and souvenirs.
Liver Bird designs
Prints, ceramics and jewellery featuring the city's mythical Liver Bird from independent shops.
Vinyl records
Independent record shops around Bold Street and the Ropewalks stock new and second-hand vinyl.
Local beer and gin
Bottles from Liverpool breweries and distilleries, sold in bottle shops and taprooms.
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Wet Nelly and Cask ale and craft beer. Traditional bakeries and some cafés; it is not on every menu, so ask. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ropewalks and Bold Street | $$ | Independent cafés, international food and bar streets between the centre and the Georgian Quarter |
| Baltic Triangle | $$ | Former warehouse district of street-food halls, studios and live music |
| City Centre and Liverpool ONE | $$ | Shopping streets, the Cavern Quarter and Lime Street's civic buildings |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in GBP. Tipping is not expected in pubs. In restaurants, about 10–12.5% is normal for good service; check whether a discretionary service charge has already been added.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in January–March; the busiest months are August.
- June: Africa Oyé — free African music festival in Sefton Park (usually June)
- November: Christmas market at St George's Plateau (usually from mid-November)
- December: Christmas markets continue (until shortly before Christmas)
Staying near the shops
$$ · Best for first-timers, shopping, nightlife and families
City Centre and Liverpool ONE
Shopping streets, the Cavern Quarter and Lime Street's civic buildings
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Liverpool?
Beatles memorabilia, Football shirts, Liver Bird designs and Vinyl records.
+Where is the best shopping in Liverpool?
Liverpool ONE: An open-air grid of streets with department stores, high-street brands, restaurants and a park, next to the Albert Dock.
+What are the best markets in Liverpool?
Christmas market at St George's Plateau and Baltic Market.