Entering a gay bar as a heterosexual person can be an intimidating experience simply because you…read moreare entering into a world which is outside of your normal evening out. Upon entering G bar any reservations I may have had dissappeared as it was clear that rather than being about sexuality this place was all about an amazing clubbing experience. The drinks may not be cheap in G bar but you get the feeling that these prices help to pay for all the other careful preparation which goes into the set up of the place. From decoration to Djs it is clear that the people behind G bar put alot of time money and effort into what they do and all of this enhances your night out. My only qualms with G bar would be the music which is far too dance orientated for my taste and can be a bit repetitive, however this is just me being picky. On the whole good club and a good night out whenever I have visited.

Though Garlands is right up there in terms of greatness, I would say G-Bar is Liverpool's number 1…read moregay venue. It has become increasingly popular, especially since the closure of some big names in Liverpool's gay town. G-Bar is situated on Eberle Street right opposite Garlands', which leads to a very crowded outside, which somtimes has more atmosphere than inside! . So to the music, Gbar offers a wide variety of music; to suit everyone's musical taste. It is open 5 nights a week and just like Garlands, Gbar welcomes all types of people, although it is advertised as gay friendly, it is very popular with straight people alike. G-Bar plays host to some of the city's best DJ's and without doubt it has become one of the best afterhours club in Liverpool. Some nights are free entry but watch out because popularly nights can cost up to £7!

The Masquerade is known as Liverpool's Gay Quarter's friendliest bar, and it's certainly welcoming…read more It offers some quality drag queen entertainment as well as being perhaps one of the busiest bars around, even on nights where everywhere else is quiet. Known locally as 'The Mazzie' just in case you get confused looks when discussing the Masquerade with groups of Liverpudlians, it's centrally located and there's a great community vibe to the place. It's owned by a couple who live in the area and know Liverpool like the back of their hands. It's definitely the sort of place to come if you like a down-to-earth bar and plenty of chatty banter.

Masquerade is a gay bar....a very, very gay bar. The campy chatty clientèle and basket of free lube…read morenext to my table made this really quite clear. There's no golden-thonged stallions pole-dancing around the place but part of me thinks that's only because of the economic downturn. Booming to classics from ABBA and Dolly Parton, this smallish downstairs bar isn't the best place to chin-wag with mates, what with the fact you'll be deaf sixteen seconds after walking in, but if you need to dance alone in the middle of the day with your bottle of Irn Bru WKD, I can think of no more suitable spot.

Get to the Poste House poste haste! Ahh, I never get tired of a good bit of punnery. Poste House is…read morean atmospheric little joint that's recently been saved from the horrid fate of becoming apartments for the wealthy. As Eddie Izzard says, 'You tear your history down man!' Yes, I have every right to agree with this fact considering I live in a converted hospital. Hey. It wasn't a hospital for a long time before I lived here, and besides, my building is an extension. So there. No morgue ghosts come a'hauntin' me in the wee small hours. I don't think... Immediately you feel welcomed upon entry into this pub, whether it's the friendly staff or the warm ambience or a combination of both, it's homely and it's comfortable. It's tiny too and bursting with life, its colourful nature no doubt down to the fact that it lives in the heart of Liverpool's gay quarter, and with a few real ales on tap I didn't need convincing to stay. Not that I actually drink all real ales, only the fruity ones, but I appreciate their existence. They give a pub character. £1.50 for a treble spirit means you're likely to become a little bleary-eyed if you like to drink shorts, but it's the best kind of place to get bleary-eyed in. Everyone's a shiny happy person, not in an ironic way, people strike up conversations with total strangers because it's just that kind of place, and I've never encountered any animosity in here whatsoever. It's just adorable.

This is a historical pub located near the Lime Street station in Liverpool. I wanted to just enjoy…read morea drink here after. Had visited Matthew street. The staff were pretty friendly. They helped me get a cab too. There was probably some entertainment going on on the upper floor.

Went in with my partner on the 28th. Club had just opened its doors only a few people in. I…read morepurchased two drinks and then requested a booth. Booth was priced at £110. This really covers the bottle of Grey Goose. The new owner has taken majority of the seating and changed them into booth that are costly. Trying to make it an uptown super club. The club is to small and people who go don't want to spend money like that so when club is packed they all end up sitting on steps by booth, which sooner or later will be a fire, safety risk. Within the space of half an hour Navy had £140 off me. I was rudely challenged by one young girl behind the bar so I complained. As a paying customer I shouldn't have to put up with that. The new owner or manager came out and said he would look into the matter. One employee followed my request to fill jug with lemonade. I walked back over to the booth. One security man stood next to booth. I kindly offered him a drink as a friendly gesture. These two thugs have seen me many times before. Distracted by the loud music I lent in towards his left side to speak to him. He aggressively attacked me. He grabbed both my side arms and marched me back through the club and down the stairs whilst. Uncalled for and dangerous. I continuously said I'm not doing anything get off me. Outside of the club he shouted to his other colleagues "she pulled my collar". This was a false accusation. I was then met with abuse by his other college. I informed them that they where an absolute disgrace and should be ashamed of themselves. I was met with "shut up and f**k off". These are the same abusive guards that shake my hand every time they see me. These two men seem to be on a power trip and give the job a bad name. The job entails you to protect the employees and the public. I was not aggressive and did not attack you. I wrote a similar message to the bar on Facebook in regards to my distress and the behavior shown towards myself, but they have removed the comment without a reply. I will no longer support this club and line the pockets of unprofessional scum.

We all knew the Village People were gay icons when they brought out YMCA, then the follow-up In The…read moreNavy pretty much rubber-stamped all over that fact. Yes, those men at sea are often associated with boy on boy love, and doubtless countless gay bars have had the word Navy incorporated into their names. Here's one of them! And it's actually one of the Gay Quarter's swankier outlets. It's an essential stop on a crawl at the Quarter, as it's big, bold and loud. You'll get a largely diverse crowd here, from the usual hen parties to young couples, but moreover the clientele are fun and friendly as well as the staff. It's not perhaps the most relaxing place in the world with its pumping house music but if you're merry enough you're bound to have a good time. The prices can be pretty steep, although, so be careful - these days a bit of high class decor means the drink costs can go sky high!

If you're looking for a gay bar with a sporty edge, this is the place for you. Located in…read moreLiverpool's Gay Quarter, The Jupiter, or Jupiter's... everyone seems to have a different name for it (Jupe-Jupe? L'Jupite? Piter Bread? I just keep them coming) but the main thing to know is that it's popular and it seems to be one of the few gay bars I've come across that seems to understand that its clientele, whatever their sexual persuasion, might want to watch sports too. Because of its location it's considered a gay bar but it's probably more gay friendly as you'll find a mixed bag of peeps in there. There's a heck of a lot of focus on the pool table and the camaraderie and competitiveness seem to be very fun and tongue in cheek. Plenty of screens for games provide entertainment, and if pool's not your game there is a quiz machine, but if you fancy getting social with your team mates there is a games night on Wednesdays or karaoke at the weekends. Competitive karaoke. Now that'd be worth seeing. The decor seems a little rushed, with very low ceilings and somewhat blank canvases begging for a bit of personality, thus the place can have a little bit of a cold feel. Still, the crowds make up for it, and their boisterousness is infectious. It's a happy place, carefree and full of friends, and because of that it gives the G word back its double meaning.

I would say I wasn't sure whether this place was a gay pub but then again when I visited I was…read morestood opposite two very handsy lesbians who were practicing CPR on each other right in front of the quiz machine I was waiting to use like some intimidated child, or a peeping tom who's too lazy to hide. With its array of sports screens, blaring karaoke and pool tables dominated by an army of regulars, Jupiter's Bar is a pretty tacky, downmarket place. It's only slightly improved by the friendly hullabaloo of everybody present, a laughing mismatch of the human race who start arguments and conversations simultaneously and at the drop of a hat.

One of Liverpool's premier gay bars and clubs, the Lisbon appeals to a diverse crowd and its busy…read morenature speaks volumes about its popularity. But let's face it, when we think Gay Quarter, we think neon, thumping music, bright colours and highly modern. We don't necessarily think a massively traditional-looking pub with a gigantic ornate ceiling and dark wooden features with snugs in which to sit. That's why everybody loves the Lisbon - it's a little bit different. There's a disco area so there's plenty of room for a boogie, which people do like to do from fairly early on in the evening. Tasty pub grub is served during the day and the pool table gets used regularly at this time too, although they do tend to cover it when the place gets rammed. You don't want fights breaking out over a good game of pool now, do you? Not that there'd be fights here. Everyone's very happy and content, and I'd definitely recommend the warm welcome the Lisbon offers.

The Lisbon is a surprisingly ornate building of carved wood and painted stucco ceiling that caters…read moremostly to the half of the gay community who prefer the traditional pub, i.e.- the lesbian half. The grimy nightclub I'd pictured in my head when this place was spoken of turned out to be a dark wood-panelled room of exquisite design, both historic and unconventional. Also, when we visited there was an offer on cocktails that was so cheap I'm sure it worked out that they were giving us money. Now if someone could just explain how much of a coincedence it is that Lisbon sounds like lesbian I'd be sorted.

Brilliant full english with really lively service, a great laid back atmosphere, couldn't really…read moreask for much more

'The original downtown cafe'…read more Established in 1974, Tabac is a Liverpool institution that oozes bohemian charm. The walls are painted bright red, there's a flickering neon sign and the staff all look like they've stepped off a Godard film set. In the daytime, Tabac is a sleepy cafe where you can read the papers, sip a cup of java and fill up on healthy breakfast or lunch. It's at night that it truly comes alive however, with local artists, musicians and students conversing over beer, wine and cocktails. Every Monday and Tuesday evening, Tabac host film screenings of world cinema in the back room and on Wednesdays, there's live gypsy jazz. Thursdays to Saturdays, there's a mix of local deejays spinning everything from classic funk, soul and disco to old skool hip hop. The rest of the time, you can expect to hear everyone from Serge Gainsbourg to Arctic Monkeys blasting out of the speakers. The only thing that stops Tabac being the perfect continental coffee shop-cum-bar, is the lack of faded movie stars smoking endless cigarettes!

Garlands used to be Liverpools best student night out on a thursday, unfortunately this place seems…read moreto be on the slide. There was a time when a visit to Garlands meant great music, great atmosphere and generally a good drunken night out which could only be bettered with a healthy kebab at the end of it. I have had countless great times in this club and it does hold a special place in my heart when I consider the nightlife of Liverpool. My last visit to Garlands really changed my opinion, unfortunately it suddenly seemed tacky and over priced and the music was more repetitive than I can explain I walked into the same room after a thirty minute delay and heard the same song. This night happened to be Halloween and there had been much anticipation that there was going to be a big budget extravaganza at Garlands, this did not happen. The que took nearly an hour, then when we entered drinks prices were hiked up and the decorations and the music were both awful. Since then Garlands has never reached its' past glory: Big shame

Garlands originally very gay friendly but more mixed with gay and straights nowadays but that will…read morebe because it is such an infamous club. Garlands always has a wicked atmosphere if hard clubbing is the sort of thing you're into! Funky House/Hard House type of music with monthly residents that include Dave Booth and Judge Jules. As cheesy as Garlands is, what with the crazy camp atmosphere and the smell of poppers relaxing everyone's muscles as you walk in, you can't deny that it is probably one of the best clubs in the UK. I've heard that people travel from all over the country to come here. They often have big nights on at the weekend, which attract the tourists, and a Thursday will often be students, however most of the week is pretty "gay". The club has three different bars in all each offering something different for everyone. In each bar three different type of music is playing so you can basically pick which bar you'd prefer; so pop in and out varying your style for the night.

Passion reminds me alot of Garlands unfortunately I dont think I have ever enjoyed it at any point…read morein the past. Like Garlands they target Thursday as their main night with a £10 entry and free bar all night. This is a good idea in priniciple but what happens in reality is you get served watered down cheap drinks and occassionally the people that can stomach them get too rowdy and often sick. This place is also tacky and the door staff are not the friendliest and they seem to hold their own prejudice against heterosexual people often refusing to let people who are heterosexual into the club. There is not alot else to say with regards to Passion, the music is cheesey and repetititve and the drinks on any other day than Thursday are very pricey and not worth what you pay. This kind of club is outdated and I think there are far better, far cheaper places to go on an evening out.

This place is apparently a gay club although I had no idea when I took a trip there the other…read morenight. In fact it wasn't until I looked at their Facebook photos and noticed huge fellers in dresses and one dancer wearing naught but silvery hot pants and angel wings that I grew suspicious. They must've been hiding when I went. A big, horrible club of smoke machines, foam parties and house music, Destination is identical to a dozen other clubs in the city, with its maniacally repetitive dance tracks sung by people eager to tell you how they're as serious as cancer when they say rhythm is a dancer or how the DJ should play it all night, all night, all night, all night, all night long.

Open Wednesday through Sunday, Destination has one rule and one rule only - you have to be dressed…read morenicely to enter, and you have to be nice to everyone. Not a bad code to live by really, I try and employ that ethos on a daily basis even if I'm just popping to the supermarket. Except if it's Laundry Day, mind. This is a buzzing gay friendly club that easily charts alongside the usual big hitters in the Quarter. There are some excellent nights for budgeters and students, such as free entry on Thursdays and a quid to get in then a quid per drink on Wednesdays. Friday's much more of a club night with house music and then an after party until 6am - not for the faint-hearted, I warn you! Heck, that becomes 7am on a Saturday... which is then effectively Sunday. You'd have to be very brave to take that on. Some pretty big names have performed here and it does tend to be something of a go-to for pop artists trying to raise their profile in Liverpool and the gay community. The VIP lounge can be hired out, so can booths, but if it's your birthday and you manage to round up no less than ten companions, they'll treat you all to spending £2 or less on drinks all night, which is not to be sniffed at. Well, Destination by name, destination by nature it seems!