What you'll actually pay on a night out in Liverpool
Liverpool Bars
Most bars in Liverpool are free entry. That said, some venues add a £2–£5 charge later on, especially on weekends. If you visit a few bars, it's worth keeping around £10 aside for door charges.
Liverpool Pubs
Liverpool pubs are almost always free entry. Charges are rare, except on major dates like Christmas or ticketed events.
Liverpool Clubs
On a standard Friday or Saturday night, most clubs charge around £5–£10. For special events or guest DJs, that can rise to £15–£20+.
Generally, the trendier the club or the bigger the event, the more you can expect to pay. But overall, £10 is the benchmark. And the same goes for strip clubs, most adult venues charge around £10 entry, sometimes cheaper for larger groups.
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Full night budget
If you're out in Liverpool on a Saturday night, starting in bars and finishing in a club, around £20 (give or take £5) should comfortably cover your total entry fees.
Keep this separate from your main drinking money, as not all venues take card on the door. Cash is still king in some places.
In short
- Bars: Usually free (some £2–£5 later)
- Clubs: £5–£10
- Big events: £15–£20+
- Full night budget: Around £20
- Cash: Still useful on the door
