Ropewalks Hotel

You're on Seel Street – arguably Liverpool's best stretch for an actual night out – and you've clocked the Ropewalks Hotel. It's been here longer than most of the bars around it, and it's got that lived-in feel that comes from years of proper use. The ground floor is a proper pub setup where locals and visitors rub shoulders without any pretence. Head upstairs and there are rooms that'll do the job without breaking the bank, the kind of place you'd genuinely recommend mates to when they're coming down for a weekend. It's got character that's earned, not manufactured – the sort of spot that works whether you're after a quick pint, some food, or a bed for the night.