The Liverpool Waterfront Reviews Summary

Waterfront Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The scenic beauty of the waterfront is truly captivating, offering a serene and peaceful atmosphere that instantly puts you at ease."
• "Wow the strand is amazing. A lot of space to chill, ride your bike, skateboard, take photos etc... it’s even better at night when everything is lit up."
• "Relaxing, scenic promenade with iconic early 20th century classical-style buildings."
• "Possibly one of the most beautiful, inspiring, iconic waterfronts in the world. Simply stunning."
• "It's so nice down at the waterfront now makes a nice day out when the suns shining."
• "World-class, beautiful views, amazing architecture and there is always something going on."
• "Fabulous place to visit. You can enjoy a lot of great view over there, especially at evening."

Cons:

• "Ok so the Strand is being redeveloped reducing traffic lanes but was it such a great idea to stop tourist coaches/sightseeing buses from driving by Mann Island."
• "The rough edges have been smoothed for tourist and dullard health and safety officer comfort."
• "Not much to do unless you want to get cold and wet. Went into the cafe and the panini was horrendous."
• "Just a pity about the amount of rubbish, beer cans/bottles and used fast food packaging just left dumped."
• "A nice venue but ruined by the rip off fun fair, where the moron running the super bowl ride refused to refund £8 to my children after one - aged 11 - got scared and didn't want to go on a ride."
• "Ended a cost to cost bike ride here. Was a grim day and made everything look a little dull."
• "The 'new' shopping area has sucked the life out of the 'old' though. That's a shame."

Accessibility & Convenience

Pros:

• "There are restaurants and mobile catering along the way."
• "Loads of shops, cafes, museums and places to see."
• "Ferry cross the Mersey £3.50 return."
• "From the airport, just jump on a 500 bus and it will bring you to Liverpool One bus station and the Waterfront is right across the road."
• "Brilliant place to be with loads of choice for eating out, lots to visit such as Tate Northern, Mersey Maritime Museum and the Albert Dock heritage site."
• "Tour buses go from here for Liverpool city tour, anfield football ground and the magical mystery tour."
• "Buses and train stations are a short walk away. Totally worth it!"

Cons:

• "Our family went to see the Christmas market. Very disappointing only a few stalls & only one fairground ride."
• "I think it is a wonderful place to spend time and relax with friends and family. There's plenty to do with the hospitality and museum's however I do feel that for disabled people like my husband the royal Albert dock is not very friendly with all the cobbles."
• "The Royal Albert Dock is not very good for people in wheelchairs because of all the cobbles which means the ride can be very uncomfortable if you have certain disabilities."
• "The waterfront itself is a great attraction, but more recently there are ongoing roadwork developments at The Strand which are causing great disruption in accessing the area."
• "We ate at Matou. Great location but it was £130 for 4 average tasting meals and we felt rushed from start to finish."
• "A nice venue but ruined by the rip off fun fair, where the moron running the super bowl ride refused to refund £8 to my children after one - aged 11 - got scared and didn't want to go on a ride."
• "The once majestic and splendid world heritage site three Grace's now sullied by utterly tasteless and unimaginative architectural acne."

Events & Activities

Pros:

• "Spent a lovely summers evening on the waterfront. There was a beer and food festival and a fair to entertain people."
• "It's a fantastic place to stop, shop and party. The people are so friendly and relaxed."
• "Love a walk on the Liverpool waterfront there's always something to see."
• "Great place to visit either to sit and watch the river views, ride the ferry or take part in the special events that are often at the Pier Head."
• "Always something going on from fun fares to open air events!"
• "We visited the Waterfront during a festival weekend. Plenty pop up beer and food stalls with live music."
• "Absolutely loved our family trip to the waterfront. Fairground rides for the children, ice rink & ice slide."

Cons:

• "Our family went to see the Christmas market. Very disappointing only a few stalls & only one fairground ride."
• "I think when there aren't summer/winter fairs, it would be better if there were more shops/cafés along there."
• "A nice venue but ruined by the rip off fun fair, where the moron running the super bowl ride refused to refund £8 to my children after one - aged 11 - got scared and didn't want to go on a ride."
• "The summer funfair was ACE loads of music and loads for adults too."
• "Bit nippy in the evening, but the views are great."
• "They've added a load ore attractions this year, which will be seasonal. Really great place to take the kids, they've had loads of events on too."
• "It tends to get very busy of a night and you have to dodge the skater kids."

Cultural & Historical Significance

Pros:

• "Liverpool's waterfront is one of the most attractive waterfronts in the world with our three Graces the Liver building, the Cunard building, and the Port of Liverpool building all are World Heritage Buildings."
• "The waterfront buildings are magnificent, the classical architecture of the Three Graces contrasting with gleaming high-rise hotels."
• "Historically significant place with beautiful architecture (old and new) and enough to see and do to occupy you for days."
• "A beautiful blustery waterfront with a variety of beautiful buildings and venues to visit, right from the Albert Dock to the Three Graces."
• "Building architecture highly detailed. Variety of plaques, statues and monuments to those who contributed to Liverpool's history."
• "Breath taking place, mixture between culture, nature and history."
• "The basis for Shanghai's waterfront, this is an UNESCO world heritage site."

Cons:

• "The rough edges have been smoothed for tourist and dullard health and safety officer comfort."
• "Just a pity about the amount of rubbish, beer cans/bottles and used fast food packaging just left dumped."
• "The once majestic and splendid world heritage site three Grace's now sullied by utterly tasteless and unimaginative architectural acne."
• "The 'new' shopping area has sucked the life out of the 'old' though. That's a shame."
• "Bit of a mess, to be honest. Old buildings, new buildings (of controversial looks), plus LOADS of pop-up cafes, bars, food shacks, fairground rides."
• "But best to book tours in advance to avoid disappointment."
• "The waterfront itself is a great attraction, but more recently there are ongoing roadwork developments at The Strand which are causing great disruption in accessing the area."