Bold Street is well known across Liverpool for its independent shops. Along the street, you can browse with confidence if provenance matters to you. For instance, Fair Trade stalwart Shared Earth, which also has a branch in York, specialises in eco and ethical goods. Just down the road, News from Nowhere Radical & Community Bookshop is run by a women workers’ cooperative.
For your independent stores, cafes and restaurants, this is your place. Selling everything from world foods to records, you’ll peruse your way up or down this cobbled steps for hours.
For foodies, wander down Bold Street to experience a multicultural taste journey. Indulge in the street food delights at Peruvian Chicha or Love Thy Neighbour for a dose of health from a nutrient-packed Buddha Bowl. Before you go, pick up some world foods at Mattas, book a wine tasting at Italian Club Fish, or grab a ready-made picnic pack at East Avenue Bakehouse; it’s all about pairing food with great experiences on Bold Street.
For quirky designer furniture and unique gifts, look no further than Utility, and head for Resurrection for reworked and branded clothes, or Pop Boutique for the best vintage you can find.
And of course, no visit to one of our favourite streets would be complete without heading all the way up to the Church of St Luke – also known as the Bombed Out Church by the locals. A much-loved landmark, iconic landmark at the very heart of the city, you can come here and bask in its green gardens, marvel at what remains, and embark upon one of the many amazing events that are held here throughout the year.
Nearby, COW Vintage is worth a look for clothing and a few doors down Dig Vinyl offers a big collection of vinyl, CDs, cassettes and music-related memorabilia. Visit quirky Utility to find cool, one-off gifts or to treat yourself if you’re feeling self-indulgent.
