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Moloko — The Old Stables Cocktail Bar & Beer Garden, St Peter's Square

A converted-stable cocktail bar in St Peter’s Square — late-night cocktails, pizzas and event nights with a compact beer-garden vibe.

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Moloko is a lively cocktail bar and late-night venue housed in The Old Stables at St Peter’s Square, Liverpool. Known for craft cocktails, pizza options and a relaxed outdoor beer-garden vibe, it doubles as a club for themed nights, drag brunches and the Soul Train disco. The venue leans toward an adult crowd with occasional age restrictions for events, late closing hours on key nights and a friendly, energetic atmosphere suited to groups and nights out.

A brief summary to MOLOKO

  • The Old Stables, 2 Old Peter's Ln, Liverpool, L1 4AS, GB
  • +441513516728
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  • Duration: 1 to 4 hours
  • Mid ranged
  • Environment icon Mixed
  • Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
  • Tuesday 11 pm-3 am
  • Friday 5 pm-3 am
  • Saturday 4 pm-3 am

Local tips

  • Check event listings before you go: Moloko runs drag brunches, themed discos and age-restricted nights which alter opening times and crowd makeup.
  • If you prefer quieter conversation, aim for earlier service hours on Friday before the late-night shift or choose outdoor seating when available.
  • Bookings for booths or group events are available; reserve in advance for peak nights to secure seating and table packages.
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A lively venue in a converted stable

Moloko occupies a characterful corner of The Old Stables in St Peter’s Square, a compact historical building reworked to suit a contemporary nightlife crowd. The interior mixes exposed brick and warm lighting with low-slung seating and standing areas designed for socialising, while the layout lets the bar preside over late-evening activity. The building’s past as a stable gives the space a slightly tucked-away feel: compact, intimate and suited to music-led nights and cocktail service.

Drinks, casual food and event-led identity

The menu balances cocktail creativity with approachable late-night food — artisan-style pizzas and bar snacks that pair well with signature cocktails and a selection of bottled beers. Weekends and special events are a core part of Moloko’s identity: themed disco nights, drag brunch events and rooftop or beer-garden gatherings shape the venue’s calendar as much as its drink list. The bar positions itself as a place for lively social evenings rather than quiet drinks.

Outdoor space and party-minded layout

Moloko’s small beer-garden and any accessible terraces provide a welcome break from dense indoor crowds, offering outdoor seating for smokers and those who prefer open air between dances. Inside, the space is arranged to maximise movement, social groups and DJ-led dance floors on busy nights. The scale is compact rather than sprawling, so sound carries and the atmosphere quickly feels energetic when an event is running.

Audience and atmosphere

The venue skews toward adults and young professionals seeking a night out in Liverpool’s Ropewalks/Central area. Some events enforce age limits, and the general mood is upbeat, social and sometimes theatrical during drag or music nights. Service is geared to late-night trading rhythms: bartenders focus on quick service, cocktails and event support rather than slow fine-dining hospitality.

Practical notes about character and timing

Moloko operates primarily as an evening and late-night destination, with a patchwork timetable that concentrates openings on key nights (notably Fridays, Saturdays and some midweek event evenings). The venue’s late license produces a nightclub feel after midnight, while earlier hours host more casual drink-and-dine trade. Expect lively sound levels during events and a steady stream of guests at peak hours.

Local setting and the St Peter’s Square pocket

Situated in the compact St Peter’s Square precinct, Moloko benefits from the cluster of bars, restaurants and nightlife venues around Seel Street and the Ropewalks; the square’s urban fabric means the bar sits within a concentrated social district. The immediate neighbourhood offers other late-night options and a busy footfall after dark, making Moloko an integrated stop on an evening route through Liverpool’s central entertainment quarter.

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