Looking for a Liverpool venue for a meeting or event? We’ve included our selection in this blog, alongside all the great reasons event planners are drawn to the city on the Mersey.
As 2008’s European Capital of Culture, Liverpool works hard to capitalise on its creative economy. In 2015, it was designated a UNESCO Music City. The recognition supports the standard view that Liverpool and music are synonymous (although a fifth of Britons don’t know where the Beatles are from – eeeek!)
It’s not just The Beatles, however—Cilla Black, Eurovision’s 1993 second-place star—Sonia, Atomic Kitten, Echo & The Bunnymen, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Orchestral Manoeuvres in The Dark, Space, The Lightning Seeds—they all hail from Liverpool or Merseyside.
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said:
“It’s safe to say that Liverpool wouldn’t be Liverpool without music – and music wouldn’t be music without Liverpool.”
Innovative brands
Liverpool boasts an impressive history of globally recognisable brands, too. The city has been a breeding ground for success, from iconic sportswear giant Adidas to the innovative digital retail firm Shop Direct.
So, if you’re looking for a location that inspires ideas and change, Liverpool is host to that entrepreneurial spirit!
Travel and transport
It certainly has the infrastructure to support events—last year’s Eurovision Song Contest proved it on the world stage. Along with impressive travel and public transport links, Liverpool’s bicycle hire scheme is also available in the compact, pedestrian-friendly city centre.
Perhaps that’s why Visit Liverpool says the city “prides itself on its accessibility, making travel around the area easy for all.”
Sustainable credentials
Liverpool is making waves in sustainability! It recently unveiled plans to build the world’s largest tidal power project. IF it’s built, Mersey Tidal Power would become the largest tidal range scheme in the world, powering over one million homes for more than 120 years.
With renewable energy projects and green spaces like the iconic Sefton Park, the city is committed to preserving its natural heritage for future generations. So, if you need a location that aligns with your event sustainability efforts, Liverpool could be your spot on the map.
STEM is systemic
When it comes to science and engineering, Liverpool has long been a centre for innovation, with pioneering research conducted in fields ranging from medicine to physics. The city is home to world-class institutions such as the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University, which have significantly contributed to scientific knowledge and technological advancement. And, did you know Professor and Chair of Tropical Medicine of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (1902 to 1912) – Sir Ronald Ross – received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of the transmission of malaria?
The city’s expertise in engineering extends to its maritime industry, where innovations in shipbuilding and navigation have helped shape the modern world. Liverpool City Region has an enviable reputation in tech.
In fact, some of the most advanced computing, data and AI technologies are at the National Centre for Digital Innovation (Hartree Centre), Sci-Tech Daresbury. With a critical mass of expertise and partners, including IBM Research, Atos, and Intel, the centre’s experts work with the industry and research community to accelerate the adoption of high-performance technologies.
Liverpool venue selection
Our view at Bien Venue is that all successful meetings and events start with the venue – that’s why it’s in our name. Liverpool offers a stand-out example of this. If you read any of the reasons Liverpool was successful in its bid for 2023’s Eurovision, you will see that The Liverpool Arena’s facilities and space to accommodate thousands of visiting delegations, crew, fans, and journalists all helped secure the win.
The city has many meeting and event venues and hotels for meetings and events of all types and sizes. Here’s a selection of what’s on offer:
Hard Days Night Hotel Liverpool
Winner of the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2024, Hard Days Night Hotel is the world’s only Beatles-inspired hotel. Located in the heart of Liverpool’s ‘Beatles Quarter,’ it offers luxurious rooms and exclusive event space with a twist – a truly unique environment. Moreover, the beautifully restored hotel sits in the magnificent Grade II-listed Central Buildings dating back to 1884.
All 110 rooms feature specially commissioned Beatles-inspired artwork adorning the walls. The hotel provides event planners with a choice of versatile business and event spaces for conferences, meetings, and business celebrations. With a capacity for up to 180 delegates, its three meeting and event suites are inspired by The Beatles and offer iconic photographic images, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, and the latest in audiovisual equipment.
Titanic Hotel Liverpool
Located on Stanley Dock Liverpool, minutes away from the city centre, this Liverpool venue is history in the making. The 4-star hotel is set within the historic port of Liverpool, Stanley Dock, one of the city’s most iconic areas. Its 153 rooms maintain the architecture of the Victorian warehouse with exposed brickwork, steel columns, concrete ceilings and the original windows combined with stunning contemporary and undemanding furnishings and décor. Top technology with free high-speed Wi-Fi and the most modern facilities will help give your delegates a truly Titanic experience.
Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool
Right in the heart of the business district, the venue is a short stroll from Liverpool’s main attractions. Its 194 smart and stylish rooms and suites feature free Wi-Fi. Experience its unique twist on the classic British Brasserie in the Collage restaurant. The property also offers secure valet parking, but spaces get snapped up fast on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Resident Liverpool
The Resident Liverpool ranked #1 of 114 hotels in Liverpool. Ideally situated for everything the city offers, in the beating heart of Liverpool’s legendary Ropewalks area, the surrounding cobbled streets boast an eclectic selection of eating establishments, conversation-starting art spaces, independent bars, music venues, and renovated warehouses. The Museum Quarter and the Albert Dock are also just moments away. The venue’s superbly comfortable, highly equipped bedrooms are perfect to unwind and recharge as night falls.
ACC Liverpool
Looking for a big Liverpool venue for your next conference? ACC Liverpool, part of the Liverpool event campus, features an interconnected arena, convention and exhibition centre – beautifully positioned on the banks of Liverpool’s Waterfront. With almost 15 years of experience in event delivery and a strong venue team passionate about conferences and exhibitions, ACC Liverpool has matured into one of the most well-connected conference destinations in the UK.
Pullman Liverpool
Pullman Liverpool brings a fresh approach to meetings and events planning. With extensively equipped rooms and innovative breakouts, the venue offers several meeting spaces, such as the Mersey Suite, which can be broken down into the King & Albert Suite for smaller meetings. Its co-working lounge can be used as a breakout area for drinks receptions or networking events. The hotel can cater for meetings of up to 100 theatre style, 150 for drinks receptions, 40 boardroom, and 64 cabaret.
Aintree Racecourse Conference Centre
With many of the conference rooms overlooking the racecourse, Aintree can accommodate up to 600 delegates. It is located on the A59, with links to significant motorways through the M57 and M58. Liverpool Airport is just 17 miles away, and Manchester Airport is a 45-minute drive. Aintree train station is within 5 minutes walking distance, and Liverpool city centre is only a 15-minute journey by train and car. Parking is free of charge, and there are up to 1000 spaces.
Aloft Liverpool
Aloft is a hip Liverpool venue and hotel housed in the iconic Grade II-listed Royal Insurance Building. The hotel’s rooms all feature ultra-comfortable signature platform beds, walk-in showers, and custom amenities by Bliss Spa. We love its plug-and-play connectivity station, which charges all your electronics and links to your LCD TV to maximise work and downtime.
With five event rooms—the largest with a 120-person capacity—and four breakout spaces, it’s perfect for meetings and conferences. And if you’re looking for something unique for delegate dining in Liverpool City Centre, Aloft’s NYL Restaurant and Bar is recommended in the Michelin Guide; it’s the perfect place for great food and cocktails.
DoubleTree by Hilton Liverpool
This 19th-century Grade II-listed building, with original Corinthian columns and Italian mosaic floors, is just streets away from Lime Street rail station and within a mile of ACC Liverpool and Royal Albert Dock.
With 87 rooms and three meeting rooms, the DoubleTree can host an event for up to 200 guests. The event space features chandeliers, coffered ceilings, and natural light. And don’t forget it’s beautiful spa!
St George’s Hall
St George’s Hall sits within the heart of Liverpool in more ways than one. It is a place of celebration, congregation and commemoration, offering a true sense of the city amid incomparable surroundings.
The Hall is a Grade I Listed Building, widely regarded as one of the finest neoclassical buildings in the world. It is an iconic, prestigious and unique venue! Especially great for large-scale conferences, exhibitions, award ceremonies or other memorable events to suit various business needs.
Leonardo Hotel Liverpool
Searching for hotels near Albert Dock and other incredible Liverpool landmarks? Look no further than our stylish Leonardo Hotel Liverpool. The hotel sits along the Kings Waterfront. It is within walking distance of the city’s major historical, creative attractions and shopping centres. And it’s a great meeting location, with over 300 rooms and ten fully-equipped meeting rooms. The hotel is close to numerous excellent restaurants by the Waterfront and the nearby Georgian Quarter. Plus, it boasts a fantastic restaurant onsite.
Anfield Stadium
As a Liverpool venue goes, this one is iconic! Anfield has a range of flexible event rooms in the Main Stand and the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand. Hosting a large conferences for up to 700 delegates? Or a corporate dinners for up to 500? How about smaller meetings or intimate events? Whatever your business needs, Anfield has a great selection of event spaces for you to choose from.
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