Albert Dock

We spent quite awhile walking all around Albert Dock this morning and it was our very favorite site in Liverpool. It has a few museums (see my separate review of the Tate Gallery), several souvenir shops — including a huge one — several coffeehouses and several restaurants (re: the latter, all or most of them have large windows looking out onto the water). We loved the fact that several large old buildings have been renovated and now house museums, for example. It’s a *very* picturesque setting and also very relaxing.

Hermoso lugar! Muy limpio y ordenado, la gente muy atenta!!! Lugar a lleno de restaurantes y shops, ideal lugar para comprar recuerdos de la ciudad a buen precio!

This is the No.1 tourist attraction in Liverpool. There are several museums (the Tate Liverpool, and the Maritime Museum as well as the Slavery Museum — in the same building — the Liverpool Museum being close by), but more importantly, it’s home to a dozen or so restaurants and cafés strewn along the Albert Dock — most of them fairly pricey.
It’s a nice area, very photogenic. I DO RECOMMEND The Pumphouse, a lovely pub with a fine selection of ales and lagers and very decent food, on that same dock!

This is a nice dock with lots of interesting buildings/​structures to look at and nice views of the water. Surrounded by lots of museums and restaurants, you could spend a lot of time here. If you only have a ~5−6 hours to spend in Liverpool, this is a good place to go to and decide what to do next (after going straight to the Cavern Club, that is).

Took a walk around the docks, nice seeing the boats, shops and cafes/​restaurants, and the heritage, would like to have known which window this morning was filmed from but there was no indicator, very enjoyable and highly recommended
Visited February 2014

I love the Albert Dock. It is not only picturesque, it also contains some amazing shops, bars and restaurants. Now, my Liverpudlian mother loves to remind me how she used to visit the Albert Dock when it really was a working dock, and how different it is today to how it was then. Obviosly, I do not have a comparison, but I do know that I love it here.
I can never visit the Albert Dock without thinking of the Richard and Judy show that used to be on morning television when I was a kid. The only thing that seems to be missing from the water in the dock here is the map of the UK and the jumping weatherman. Yeah him. You know —
It can be chilly in winter here, but come summer… wow! It is really worth stopping by if you are in town.

Albert Dock really is a lovely part of Liverpool, and somewhere I think everyone should visit at least once. There is plenty to see and do, making it a great family-​friendly area, and a nice change from the hustle and bustle of Liverpool One.
When we recently visited, we had the chance to wander through the Winter Wonderland at Liverpool One, through some lovely garden space, and over to the docks.
We weren’t exactly there with a purpose, more to just take a look around and potentially have some lunch. Unfortunately we found the food offerings quite simple, with little variety; it was a Sunday, so there was mainly roast offerings, and nothing that really stood out as different (leaving us to head back to Salt House Tapas).
We did have a lovely walk around, however, and the sun made it all look beautiful.

Ils ont très bien rénové le port, avec plusieurs musées, une ambiance de port, de beaux bâtiments et de belles petites terrasses. Une belle promenade au bord des quais.

We toured the Albert dock during our stay in Liverpool. The Albert Dock was definitely a highlight of our stay. The best attraction was the maritime museum however. They had great displays of the Titanic and the WWII Atlantic Battle. An absolute must especially with free admission!

A must when visitors from out of town are here… Mediocre food and loos, confusing driving and parking areas, but apart from that, the views and ambiance are worth it.

After my flight from New York to Manchester, U.K. I should have stuck to my original plan of riding the train
to the Lime Street Station. Instead, I took the recommendation of an employee at Manchester airport and took a taxi, the wrong one, to Liverpool.
I ended up in a mini-​cab, not a black cab, didn’t know there was difference
., with a driver that had never seen or been to Albert Dock before. After an hour+ of driving, we finally made it!
I was surprised that the mini-​cab driver did not know of Albert Dock. I later read on that Albert Dock has existed for over 160 years and is the largest group of Grade I listed buildings in Britain. www​.albert​dock​.com/​h​i​story. The dock was revamped in the 1980’s. Nowadays, Albert Dock is great place in Liverpool for locals and visitors alike to visit and stroll waterside.
Albert Dock is home to places like: Echo Arena
, the Wheel of Liverpool
, among other places–
Beatles Story
(Starbucks located on lower level)
International Slavery Museum
Magical Mystery Tour
Merseyside Martime Museum
Sightseeing-​Hop On Hop Off City Bus Tour in Liverpool
Tate Liverpool
Yellow Duckmarine
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Places to Eat & Drink on dock:
Baby Blue/​Comedy Central
Blue Bar and Grill
Cafés-http://www.albertdock.com/caf-s/
Circo Bar & Restaurant
Gusto
Maritime Dining Rooms
Miller and Carter –Steaks!
PanAm Bar and Restaurant
Revolution-​vodka & cocktail bar
Spice Lounge
The Pump House
Vinea Wine Bar & Deli
What’s Cooking?
Accommodations, on deck!:
Premier Inn
and Holiday Inn Express
I recommend riding the red double decker Sightseeing-​Hop On Hop Off City Bus Tour in Liverpool that departs from Albert Dock every thirty minutes.
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Otherwise, Albert Dock is about fifteen minutes walking distance to Liverpool’s city centre
, also home to the Cavern Club, where The Beatles made their name!

I just arrived in Liverpool, and so far this is by far the nicest area. A lot of museums & restaurants and a really nice promenade.

Beautifully rtevamped area of Liverpool, and a total surprise for me on my first trip. I had heard a lot of negative press about the city, but was really impressed with this area. It has kept the charm of the old buildings and the boats etc, but upgraded it to a strollers paradise.
Restaurants, bars, shops and museums adorn the waterside and it is the place to wander on a sunny chilly afternoon!

Pirates on the docks! great place to tour!

L’Albert Dock est un bel endroit, il est intéressant le jour ou la nuit. La nuit il y a des lumières, et le paysage est magnifique. Il y a des nombreuses boutiques à souvenirs, y compris les souvenirs des Beatles et d’autres choses (comme des t-​shirts, posters etc). Il ya aussi le Liverpool Echo scèné à côté du quai.

The recent Liverpool ONE development has meant that the city centre has shifted towards the Albert Dock, which can only be a good thing. The Albert Dock used to be rather cut off from the rest of the city but now it feels like part of it.
There are some great attractions here including the Maritime Museum, The Tate Gallery and the Beatles experience. But my all time favourite has to be the Duck Bus. This is a submersible vehicle from world war 2 which takes you around the city centre and then comes back to the Albert Dock, dramatically splashes into the water and then tours the docks themselves, which is a rare treat.
There are also gift shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, jewellers, sweet shops, newsagents and much more.
This is a great place for tourists and locals alike. Come down here and take in some of the history of the port of Liverpool and have a relaxing wander round.

The Albert Dock is probably Liverpool’s most famous physical attraction, it is symbolic of the city’s heritage as a hugely successful port many years ago. Nowadays there is no trading like the dock saw in its heyday, but nonetheless it’s a great area of town to go for walks, food and drinks!
There are a number of great restaurants along the docks although some of them can be rather expensive. Personally I would recommend What’s Cooking, as it serves good fast food and not too pricey compared to some of the other restaurants down there!
There is a new museum currently being built which looks to be interesting, and there is the Tate gallery which is currently showing a great Picasso exhibition. If you’re visiting Liverpool for the first time I would recommend making the Albert Dock your first ‘Port’ of call!

One of the jewels in the Liverpool crown, The Albert Dock is responsible for millions of tourists visiting the city each year.
What brings them? God knows! Just kidding, well it is primarily the idea of being able to walk around an authentic dock without having to hoist cargo and instead enjoy a coffee, or beer or a meal at one of the many restaurants and bars.
The dock also houses many attractions such as Bug World, The Beatles Story and the Maritime Museum which means that you can get most of your cultural stuff out the way in one place and have the rest of the day to head down the pub!
Amongst these, however, is Tate Liverpool which has some really excellent exhibitions throughout the year as well as very good permanent displays.

There’s nothing aesthetically stunning about the Albert Dock. Built for practicality more than what tourists would make of it in centuries time, the drab series of warehouses fails to really blow you away. Why should it? It’s a flooded courtyard of biscuit-​colored brick. It’s not Vegas.
At the time the docks were opened, they were revolutionary. Ships were loaded and unloaded directly from the warehouses and the lack of any structural wood made it the world’s first non-​combustible warehouse complex. Things like that impressed people back then.
Following an intense renovation, the docks were reopened in 1988 by Prince Charles, the great great great grandson of Prince Albert, the docks original ribbon-​cutter.
Nowadays, the area is one for shopping and dining, rather than a place to watch sailors haggle with prostitutes. Nights out here can be expensive and there’s still a sense of detachment from the rest of town but that doesn’t stop them the punters piling in.
The place is best during the daytime, when you can kick your way across the cobblestones like the Artful Dodger to come and see some historic ship berthed in the river, dwarfing everything else and frightening kids. It’s an experience.

The Albert Dock area of Liverpool is quite simply fantastic and a real shining example of all the things which make Liverpool such a special place to be a resident of.
This place has everything; there are museums, bars, gift shops the echo arena and much much more it is quite simply a beautiful place to visit. The best thing here is that this place is not only for tourists or locals it encompasses everything you could imagine and want on a day out.
On a sunny day there can hardly be a better place to spend your time and you really can find activities to fill an entire day.
The Docks has something for everyone and is a joy to behold, basically get down there and check it out you will have a fantastic and fulfilling time. You may need a bit of cash as it is quite upmarket but worth every penny.

You just cannot go wrong with this fantasmic destination. During the day a waterside walk will relax you and effortlessly take you towards the dock where you will find range of restaurants to chose your fancy.
I myself have fallen deeply in love with a particular confectionery shop which is simply delightful. Especially homemade coconut ice which I can’t seem to get enough of. Bug world is just next door where you can take the kids if you are with a family.
Now it is on a warm summers night that the location is an ideal must visit location. The illuminated dock really is a picture as you wine and dine and get yourself ready for a night out. As you surface from your dining cocoon you will be met with a visual treat as the lights beam and reflect off the still water. Feeling of elation will take you into the moonlit night contempt, with your eveining at the docks.

The Albert Dock, one of the largest, busiest shipping docks in the world for over 150 years, is named for Prince Albert, who officially opened the dock in 1846. The dock is no longer used to import and store goods, however the various warehouses and outbuildings have been converted into museums, shops, restaurants, and other attractions, making the dock one of the most visited tourist sites in Liverpool.
Besides fun little shops and restaurants, you’ll find a Beatles memorabilia exhibit, the Merseyside Maritime museum, the Tate Liverpool art gallery, International Slavery Museum, the Echo Arena, the BugWorld Experience, and the Yellow Duck Marine.
The Maritime museum is full of all kinds of interesting things, including a new exhibit on smuggling, and items that have been smuggled into the UK over hundreds of years. There is also a lot of Titanic history and memorabilia. This museum, as with most in Liverpool, has free entry.
While you’re down on the docks, it’s also a great time to check out the Mersey Ferry, which offers ferry rides across the river every hour.
It’s always pretty windy down on the docks, so even on summer days you should bring a jacket.

Anybody visiting Liverpool should go to visit the Albert Dock which should be near the top of their to-​do list. The Albert Dock is Liverpool’s number one free visitor attraction.
Within the dock, popular attractions include the Beatles Story, Bugworld Experience, the Merseyside Maritime Museum and Tate Museum. It is also home to some fantastic shops as well as a great selection of stylish bars, restaurants and hotels. All this of course it situated in a stunning world heritage waterfront setting. One of the interesting facts is that Albert Dock has the largest collection of Grade I — listed buildings in the UK.
There are no excuses for not visiting this free attraction which is ideal for bringing anyone along, of all ages!

Das wunderschön am Mersey gelegene Albert Dock erinnert an Liverpools industrielle Hochzeit im 18. und 19. Jahrhundert. Heute beherbergen die Gebäude kulturelle Schätze, wie Tate Liverpool, das «Beatles Story» Museum, das Merseyside Maritime Museum and seit kurzem das International Slavery Museum.