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A mini guide to
Cavern Quarter, Ropewalks & Chinatown: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Start on Mathew Street
The Cavern Club, the Wall of Fame and the Liverpool Beatles Museum are within a few doors of each other. Check each venue's website before you go.
Free museums on William Brown Street
The Walker Art Gallery and the World Museum are part of National Museums Liverpool. Check the museums' pages for opening times and any booking.
Browse Bold Street
Independent shops, cafés and restaurants line Bold Street. The former St Luke's church at the top is a landmark and a good meeting point.
Enter Chinatown under the arch
The Chinese arch on Nelson Street, 13.5 metres tall and assembled in 2000, marks the way in to Chinatown, which has spread along Berry Street and Duke Street too.
Live music at the Cavern
The Cavern Club's website says it is open daily with live music from 11am. Check its What's On page before you go.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cavern Quarter, Ropewalks & Chinatown?
Cavern Quarter, Ropewalks & Chinatown is in Liverpool, England. Beatles history, independent streets, Chinatown and the William Brown Street museums. Nearby stops and stations include Liverpool Central, Moorfields, Liverpool Lime Street.
How long do I need in Cavern Quarter, Ropewalks & Chinatown?
One day, longer with the museums. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include The Cavern Club, Mathew Street, Liverpool Beatles Museum. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Liverpool Central (Merseyrail Northern and Wirral lines); Moorfields (Merseyrail Northern and Wirral lines); Liverpool Lime Street (National Rail; Merseyrail Wirral line). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 20 places to eat and drink in and around Cavern Quarter, Ropewalks & Chinatown, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 7 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Cavern Quarter, Ropewalks & Chinatown accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Cavern Quarter, Ropewalks & Chinatown
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Mathew Street
Street of the Cavern Club and nearby Beatles attractions, visited by thousands of tourists a year.
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Beatles museum at 23 Mathew Street, formerly known as the Magical Beatles Museum.
Liverpool Wall of Fame
Wall in front of the Cavern Club listing groups that played at the original club, including Liverpool acts that reached number one.
Liverpool
More areas to explore
Baltic Triangle & Georgian Quarter
Converted warehouses and street art, then Georgian terraces and Toxteth's Victorian churches
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The Cathedrals & Hope Street
Two cathedrals, a concert hall and theatres on one street
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Anfield & the Football Story
Two clubs, two stadium stories and the park between them
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- Bold Street: Samwalton9, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Mathew Street: Superchilum, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Liverpool Beatles Museum: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Liverpool Wall of Fame: Frombowen, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Baltic Triangle & Georgian Quarter: Fatih Renkligil, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- The Cathedrals & Hope Street: calflier001, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Anfield & the Football Story: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Lark Lane & Sefton Park: Ben James, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Birkenhead & Hamilton Square: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- New Brighton & Wallasey: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Lime Street & the Knowledge Quarter: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Albert Dock & the Waterfront: Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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