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St James Street, is a popular café/restaurant for the Baltic Triangle area photo by Rodhullandemu  

10 Best Things to do in the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool

The Baltic Triangle is a historic city central area, which is enjoying a steady renaissance making it one of ‘the’ places to set up shop and hang out. Just a stone’s throw from Albert Dock. The city’s World Heritage Site  and shopping hot-spot Liverpool One, the Triangle has been reclaimed and resurrected by a growing colony of creative people, entrepreneurs and their combined businesses.

The Baltic Triangle, or ‘The Baltic’, often referred to by the locals, is the perfect place for all occasions in Liverpool. It’s one of the most exciting, creative and fast growing areas of the city with no signs of slowing down. What was once an unused area full of warehouses, factories and breweries has now been repurposed into a thriving independent cultural hub.

Here are the 10 Best Things to do in the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool

1. Check out the Baltic food market

Food market photo by Elastic computer farm

It’s Liverpool’s first ever street food market. Baltic Market is situated on the redeveloped Cains Brewery site. 

Every week, from Thursday through to Sunday, dabble and sample the very best of Liverpool’s independent foodie vendors give a delicious taste of the city’s ever-growing indie food scene. Set in one of the warehouses of the old Cains Brewery in the Baltic Triangle. it’s the perfect addition to the up-and-coming trendy part of town that everyone wants a piece of when they come to visit.

The food vendors change all the time but expect everything from stone baked pizzas, halloumi fries, incredible fried chicken, a dessert bar, gin bar and everything else in between. On a Saturday night there is usually a live band providing the music or their resident DJ sharing the tunes. 

 The Baltic Market regularly hosts arts & crafts and farmer’s markets, so every weekend is different from the last. 

2. Have a look on the Baltic Market

It appeared ‘out of nowhere’ back in 2017. The Baltic Triangle ‘Wings’ quickly became the most popular street art in Liverpool. The Wings was created by local artist, Paul Curtis the huge artwork allows people to transform themselves into an iconic Liver Bird. 

 It was placed within Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle. The Wings symbolized the start of a street-art trend in the area dominated by warehouses, bars and start-up businesses.

3. Attend late night raves with Jonny Bongo

Audience Band concert photo by Pexels

It’s a crazy mix of traditional bingo, dance-offs, rave intervals, audience participation and countless magical moments, currently taking place in almost 50 locations around the world.

Bongo’s Bingo is a wild shared social extravaganza and a night of pure nostalgic escapism, with the chance to win iconic prizes from giant pink unicorns and Henry Hoovers to mobility scooters and karaoke machines at each and every show.

It’s immersive, inclusive and incredible. Everyone from 18 to 92 plays and parties together. There are no barriers and no limits.

4. Visit the Peaky Blinders bar in Baltic Triangle

Peaky Blinders bar in Liverpool’s Cains Brewery Village is a must-visit for all fans of the Birmingham based, Liverpool filmed gangster epic. It is located within the Baltic Triangle of Liverpool, a former industrial hub, you’ll find Beer Mongers on the warehoused street of Stanhope Street, surrounded by numerous converted bars occupying the former brewery site. 

The 500 capacity bar takes full advantage of its rustic brewery characteristics and is fully 1920s themed and spread across 2 large floors. Inside you’ll find Victorian fixtures, giant copper vats and typical Peaky décor throughout. 

Choose from fine wines and spirits, cocktails and a collection of carefully selected draught and bottled beers often accompanied by an eclectic soundtrack and live music.

5. Take on your friends at a round of Ghetto Golf

The place that has a seriously twisted 18 hole mini golf experience, an exceptional cocktail bar, top local DJs and captivating graffiti artwork throughout. Now this, is crazy golf. 

An ode to the origins of street art, Ghetto Golf – set in the old Cains Brewery Village right in the center of all of the action in the Baltic Triangle – combines a love for graffiti with the need for a good time. If you’re hoping to find something unique that you can wow your mates with back home, you’ve come to the right place.

With great food served from the likes of Apocalypse Cow, you can spend a good few hours here without needing to leave. BBQ Street food using only hand selected USD grade brisket as well as heavenly cheeses, tofu and fish for those not on the carnivore scale, we say that a trip to the Baltic Triangle should never be without a trip to Ghetto Golf.

6. spend an afternoon playing board games at Sugar and Dice. 

chess board photo by Piro4D

This is a brilliant place. There is a fantastic selection of games. So much to choose from. The food and drink is perfect. All freshly made and great value. Such a lovely place to enjoy time with family and friends.

Sugar and Dice charge a small cover charge of £2.50 per hour, per person. This caps at £6 for up to 4 hours of fun. Children aged 5-8 are half price, and for those under 5’s, it is just £1 to play. 

If you are just popping in for something to eat / drink, but not playing games, this cover charge does not apply. Any food or drink is added to a tab, and you pay for everything together at the end.

7. Explore and have fun at Baltic Skate Park

Skate park photo by Jay Mantri

The Baltic Skate Park is located behind the recreation fields off River Street by the Shetucket River. Open until 10 pm or when the lights are turned off. No fee.

 It is a place to hang out with likeminded people, practice your skills, and enjoy a day of outdoor recreation.

8. Visit the botanical gin gardens 

The Botanical Garden is a hidden gem in the heart of The Baltic Triangle. It is the perfect garden to drink and dance. With it focus on Gin from around the world, you can sip your way through some of Liverpool’s best botanicals while taking in the infectious atmosphere.

The botanical garden is a great place to catch the afternoon sun whilst sipping on your favorite Gin cocktail. The warm rays filter through the derelict industrious buildings , and a gentle breeze blows off the water at the beach in front of you…. what a perfect spot for lounging with your friends or colleagues.

9. Enjoy a craft beer, glass of wine at Tusk

craft beer photo by Joshua

It’s located in the Northern Lights building. Get to uncover this amazing dog-friendly hidden gem and relax by the log fire. Behind its colorful exterior, feel welcomed into Tusk’s mellow environment and enjoy a craft beer, glass of wine, or cocktail from a wide-ranging drinks menu.

Feed your soul and revel in an exceptional menu made with love, featuring a variety of delicious plant-based, pes­­­catarian and meaty menu option. Spend the evening indulging on Tusk’s food delights ranging from ‘Island battered Fish Goujons’ to ‘Sticky Cauliflower’, with something to suit everyone’s  taste-buds.

10. Explore the canary brewery village

 It’s a home to incredible venues such as Ghetto Golf, Baltic Market, Peaky Blinders Bar and tusk, Cains Brewery Village is full of independent venues for your perfect Christmas night out.

The village Founded in 1858. It’s come a long way since then! Bars, coffee shops, food markets and more fill the incredible former brewery buildings, which make it perfect for a Christmas get together.