Panoramic 34

Close to the water and 34 floors up, Panoramic 34 offers just that - a panoramic view of Liverpool laid out, with views stretching for miles, with the famous Liver building at close proximity, the city's two cathedrals acting as landmarks, and at night, the Mersey itself snaking its way past like a dark ribbon. It's as good a place as any to give you an instant geography lesson in Merseyside and is a captivating 360-degree look-out.

Panoramic sits the fine dining end of the spectrum - this is a white table-clothed sort of place, so dress nice - and cocktails are among the most expensive in the city at around £10 each. The bar area is separated from the restaurant with low seating and table service, with drinks served from a small service bar and a list headed by champagne cocktails, and including classics and a special Chase distillery section. Your drinks may not be memorable, but the view will be and is worth half a point in itself.