Styled as a 1920s speakeasy, Puffin’ Rooms in Liverpool is an atmospheric whisky and cigar bar, located in the historic Albany Building, right in the heart of Liverpool’s commercial district.
This stylish venue features moody lighting, leather armchairs, a baby-grand piano and wood-panelled walls, creating a cosy yet sophisticated ambience perfect for evening gatherings. Open evenings seven nights a week, Puffin’ Rooms offers nightly live jazz and Sunday-afternoon blues, with resident pianist-vocalist Victoria Sharpe and her ensemble regularly performing and taking requests. A distinctive feature is the adjoining turmeaus late hour cigar store & sampling lounge, where guests can sample premium Havana and new-world cigars in a purpose-built, ventilated area with expert guidance. Puffin’ Rooms also offers private hire options, making it an ideal setting for intimate celebrations, corporate gatherings, or exclusive whisky tastings in a truly distinctive environment.
The venue boasts an impressive 200-bottle whisky collection, with rare single malts from Scotland and New-World spirits, complemented by a curated wine and champagne list. The cocktail menu includes inventive, theatrically presented drinks such as the ‘banana dancer’ and the smoky ‘old-tabashioned late hour’, served with flair at your table.
The food offering consists of elevated canapés and small plates, from charred tiger prawns and painted scallops to Imperial Russian sturgeon caviar and a signature Black Cliff whisky tart with coffee ice-cream. A resident chef crafts dishes on a Himalayan salt tile, marrying theatrical presentation with refined flavours.
With a lively ambience, excellent service and strong value, Puffin’ Rooms is celebrated as a hidden gem in Liverpool: a richly layered experience blending live music, rare whiskies, cigars and polished small plates. Whether you’re pursuing a whisky masterclass, intimate jazz performance or post-work refinement, this is the city’s premier speakeasy destination.