Liverpool - Guide for Gays, Lesbians and Queers

Liverpool's queer scene centres on the Stanley Street Quarter, also known as the Pride Quarter, around Stanley Street, Eberle Street, and Cumberland Street. Bars line the streets here, including GBar, Garlands, the Masquerade Bar, and Navy Bar. GBar on Eberle Street has been a mainstay of Liverpool's club scene for over a decade, the Masquerade Bar prides itself on being the city's friendliest gay bar, and Navy Bar reopened with longer hours after a refurbishment that drew a fresh crowd.

Cafés such as Leaf on Bold Street are popular with the community for brunch and casual meetups in a cosy setting. Those after something more traditional will find Poste House, a pub dating back over 200 years with a mixed, queer-friendly crowd. Splash is generally regarded as the city's round-the-clock gay sauna, located centrally in the city centre.

Heaven hosts live music and cabaret with a changing programme, while Garlands, spread across four rooms with outrageous shows, counts among the city's most flamboyant addresses. The scene spans a wide range, from leather nights to trans-friendly events, and most venues sit within easy walking distance of one another, making a bar crawl through the quarter simple to plan.

These venues shape Liverpool's open, welcoming queer scene and invite exploration.