Meraki

You stumble down Dickson Street at 3am on a Tuesday and the bass is still thumping through the walls. That's Meraki for you – a proper round-the-clock operation that doesn't just claim to never close, but actually means it. The sound system hits different here, and whoever's booking the DJs knows their stuff. The crowd skews young and up for it, with a mix of students, night shift workers, and anyone else who operates on Liverpool's alternative clock. It's not the fanciest spot you'll find, but it's got character and crucially, it delivers on its promise. When everywhere else has called last orders and kicked you out, Meraki's still going strong.