Explore all seven quarters of Liverpool

As with most cities, what was once the industrial centre of Liverpool is now its thriving, trendiest area. If it’s cool, edgy and different, chances are it’s in the Baltic Triangle, which thankfully is nowhere near as cold as it sounds. The area’s factories and warehouses are now home to its blossoming creative industry and a booming nightlife. If you’re out looking for a brunch spot on a Saturday or Sunday, this is your best bet and the likes of Unit 51 and Baltic Bakehouse have their weekend morning devotees. For dinner, Camp & Furnace is widely regarded to be one of the finest eateries in the whole city (if not the country) and anyone with culture and nightlife on their minds could do a lot worse than checking out Constellations.

If The Beatles are top of your agenda, then make the Cavern Quarter the focus of your visit to Liverpool. The area takes its name from the famous Cavern Club on Mathew Street, the location of many famous performances by the Fab Four. The Beatlemania doesn’t stop there. Outside is the statue of John Lennon that has appeared in a phenomenal amount of selfies, while across the road is The Cavern Pub, which hosts memorabilia from famous gigs held at the Cavern Club. Stop off for a drink in the Hard Days Night Hotel’s Beatles Bar and then head to Stanley Street for another photo opportunity on the bench next to Eleanor Rigby herself.

Back in 1800, the idea was formed to develop a grid system of elegant townhouses for Liverpool’s wealthier residents, away from the dirt and smoke of the industrial areas. The result is now known as the city’s Georgian Quarter, where streets of Georgian houses stretch out from Hope Street between Liverpool Cathedral and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. It’s an aesthete’s dream, filled with imposing and impressive buildings, including the award-winning Everyman Theatre and the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. It’s also home to some of the city’s best restaurants, including The Quarter, Puschka and 60 Hope Street.

Liverpool’s bohemian quarter takes its name from the rope-making industry housed in its huge warehouses during the city’s 19th-century maritime boom. These days, it’s better known for art, culture, independent stores, coffeehouses and restaurants. If you’re on the hunt for pre-loved books, vinyl and clothes, Ropewalks is the place for you. Pick up a battered paperback and then devour it over a few flat whites at Filter + Fox on Duke Street or Bold Street Coffee. In the evening, Ropewalks comes alive with restaurants, bars and live music. Go for top tapas at Neon Jamon or sushi at Miyagi’s and then catch a gig at SOUND.

As you exit Liverpool Lime Street Station, you find yourself in Liverpool’s grandiose centre of culture. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to Liverpool’s finest museums, galleries and theatres, including the majestic St George’s Hall, the Liverpool Empire, the Royal Court Theatre and the World Museum. You could spend an entire weekend just wandering William Brown Street and immersing yourself in the past, present and future of Liverpool.

If for no other reason, the Liverpool docks are a must-visit just to ride the ‘Ferry Cross The Mersey’, as made famous by Gerry And The Pacemakers. One of the ferries Gerry sang about has had quite a striking facelift, courtesy of Sir Peter Blake of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band fame. Riding the ferry also gets you into the U-Boat Story at Woodside, where you can experience life on a German U-Boat from WWII. The second essential reason to venture down to the banks of the Mersey is for The Beatles Story, an interactive exhibit on the lives of the Fab Four.

For a central place to stay with views of the famous Mersey River, our Liverpool Atlantic Hotel has a city centre location and is right on the waterfront