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Time for lunch now and just around the corner you can find Casa Italia and Casa Bella, or try De Coubertini's, an exciting themed sports bar serving delicious light meals. For the afternoon's delights head towards the Pier Head, the River Mersey, and Albert Dock. Walk or ride on one of the circular mini buses that run from the city centre to Albert Dock at regular intervals. Once there you can enjoy a 50-minute cruise on the Ferry across the Mersey and view the spectacular sights of the famous waterfront; The Royal Liver Building complete with mythical Liver Birds, the Cunard and Port of Liverpool Buildings are all magnificent in grandeur and an architectural vision.

Back on dry land, take a pleasant stroll to the Museum of Liverpool Life. A footstep away is the renovated Albert Dock complex offering a haven of goodies. Shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs are in abundance, and don't forget a visit to the Tate Gallery. Within the gallery, the Taste cafe bar with its boat-shaped mezzanine level is well worth a visit. After a light snack you could visit four floors of displays that make up the largest modern art collection in the North of England. Back among the Colonnades, there are plenty of souvenirs, jewellery, sweets, books and toys to buy. Children can examine Fred the Weatherman's Island and perhaps take a trip on the ship that sails around the dock throughout the day.

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Albert Dock

Major tourist spot

Riverside Walk
Liverpool, Merseyside L3 4AG
United Kingdom
+44 151 708 7334

Originally built between 1841-1848 as a prosperous working dock, the Albert Dock has since been restored as a major tourist hot spot and draws over five million visitors each year. In addition to the many shops and craft carts, there are numerous attractions including The Beatles Story Exhibition, Tate Gallery, Merseyside Maritime Museum plus Museum of Liverpool Life, Transatlantic Slavery Gallery and HM Customs & Excise National Museum. Superb bars and restaurants abound, including What's Cooking, Est Est Est and the The Pump House.

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Casa Bella

Superb Italian cuisine 25 Victoria Street
Liverpool, Merseyside L1 6BD
United Kingdom
+44 151 258 1800 Walking up marble stairs and passing by the terracotta statue of a woman offering nature's foods, you are transported immediately into the heart of Italy. Mediterranean colours of burnt sienna, rustic bamboo and touches of olive green complement ceramic tiled flooring and lighting within this spacious and airy trattoria. The outsized menu displays the delights of pastas, pizzas, macaroni, tagliatelli, tortellini and the specialita dello chef with a choice of steak, veal, turkey, chicken, liver, halibut and salmon. There are vintage and classic wines plus the sparkle of spumanti. Starters include melon, minestrone, Parma ham and seafood. The delicious homemade sweets are a delight to the eye as well as the palate.

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Casa Italia

Authentic Italian atmosphere 40 Stanley Street
Liverpool, Merseyside L1 6AL
United Kingdom
+44 151 227 5774 Established for many years, this popular and bustling restaurant is set in the central shopping area. A wonderful aroma entices customers into a lively, spacious interior that is always busy and full of chatter. The ambience is distinctly European as delicious pizzas are loaded into huge ovens and apron-clad waiters rush around with enormous pepper mills. Pasta and pizzas are the main feature on the menu, but you could try a risotto or a chicken speciality. The sweet trolley is full of Italian style desserts.

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City Centre

Liverpool
United Kingdom
Great for a shopping expedition, lots of variety but compact enough to see what's on offer in one day. The main pedestrian area and two indoor shopping centres - Cavern Walks and Clayton Square - have a wide range of stores and specialised designer outlets. Nightlife in the city centre is buzzing, and the choice of venues can be overwhelming. The Cavern Quarter around Mathew Street has some great pubs and excellent restaurants. If you want to eat out the only problem is what to choose: Russian, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Chinese or Portuguese, there is something to suit every palate. An abundance of fine architecture and culture are visible throughout the city centre. The grandeur of St Georges Hall, two Cathedrals, the Museum and the Bluecoat Centre, are just a few examples.

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Mersey Ferries

Oldest ferry service in Europe Victoria Place
Liverpool, Merseyside CH44 6QY
United Kingdom
+44 151 630 1030 The oldest ferry service in Europe departs hourly from the Pier Head. The best part of an hour can be spent enjoying a spectacular view of the waterfront while listening to a lively commentary that covers over 850 years of history. Passengers can break up the journey by stopping at the Seacombe terminal to visit the aquarium and the pirate's paradise play area. Alternatively, the Woodside terminal has a delightful Edwardian style restaurant, where you can enjoy a light lunch and rejoin a later cruise on the same day. Facilities on the refurbished Royal Daffodil include a lounge, bar and buffet. Admission: adults £3.50, children £1.80, family ticket £9

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Royal Liver Building

Mythical liver birds Pier Head
Pier Head
Liverpool, Merseyside
United Kingdom
+44 151 236 2748 This grand landmark proudly stands at the Pier Head, adjacent to the Mersey Ferries entrance. Opened in 1911, it is still the head office for the Royal Liver Friendly Society and home to the well-loved Liver Birds that loom high above the city streets. The birds - a mythical interpretation of the cormorant - are eighteen foot high and made of copper. A local legend says that the city would be submerged under water if the birds ever flew away, oh yes and Elvis is still alive. The building is also distinguished by two towers adorned with the largest public striking clocks in Britain. Tours can be arranged by contacting the building manager. Admission: free . Tours are by appointment only

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Tate Cafe

Dine in Style Albert Dock
Albert Dock
Liverpool, Merseyside L3 4BB
United Kingdom
+44 151 709 7097 This refined cafe bar and restaurant, which is listed in the 'Good Food Guide' can be found within the Tate Art Gallery at Albert Dock. The white walls and polished wood floor - with the original stone dock floor downstairs - provides the perfect classic setting for a relaxed meal or snack. There is a cultured and lively atmosphere and the food is delicious with weekly daytime specials from around £5. A patisserie section will keep sticky fingers happy. Taste is fully licensed with an extensive wine list with house wine.

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Tate Gallery

Modern art gallery with excellent restaurant Albert Dock
Liverpool, Merseyside L3 4BB
United Kingdom
+44 151 702 7400 Liverpool's Tate Gallery is the northern connection to the world-renowned Tate Gallery in London and the lesser-known St Ives Tate. Situated at the Albert Dock, the gallery boasts the city's largest contemporary art collection, with many temporary exhibitions aiming to challenge aspects of social or personal thought. The building itself is well planned and subtle enough to disappear behind the art, yet still provides a pleasant atmosphere in which to spend an afternoon. There is a well-stocked gift shop on the ground floor and the Taste Restaurant provides great food.Admission is free.

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