Going out guide: Liverpool

Ella is a writer and researcher based in Liverpool.

Best Club Night

Relative newcomer Otra was started by DJs Dharma Collective and RoBaSca with the express intention of making the city dance. It might not be the classic techno in a warehouse situation (plenty of that in the North Docks, take your pick) but it is an ecstatic night of global beats based out of the now legendary 24 Kitchen Street.

Three local DJs to look out for on flyers

Papu Raf, Sound of Drowning and the Queensway Collective, founded by Luna Thee Frenchie.

Local rapper who could blow up

Pay attention to KOJ and his TRiBE nights at the Kazimier Stockroom.

Legendary artists you need to have listened to

If you’re not across Half Man Half Biscuit, where have you been? Plus Echo and the Bunnymen and the rest of the city’s ​’80s post-punk and new wave warriors.

(And, yeah, The Beatles, I guess.)

Nightlife photographer who want to be snapped by

Anthony Wilde is on the case.

Best boozer

All good nights start with one at The Grapes on Roscoe Street. Many great nights end there.

Bar which serves past midnight

The Merchant is a safe bet for the wee hours.

Beloved takeaway

Nabzys is a solid choice, but the trip to Lodge Lane is worth it for the intrepid seeking falafel, kebab or, if you fancy dropping a couple of hundred quid, a full lamb.

Cafe for the morning after

EGG is infallible.

Cool shop to buy your outfit

Bold Street’s charity and vintage shops will sort you out.

Hyperlocal fashion trend

If you can’t go directly from the club to a scramble in Snowdonia, you’re doing it wrong. 110s can tackle both with the right attitude.

LGBTQ space

Lovelocks Coffee Shop for the day, and Sonic Yootha at Kitchen Street is for the night.

Coolest local radio station

SVARA are doing some great stuff in the Baltic.

What not to say to a local

Stay well, well away from calling anyone a wool unless you’re ready to risk your life. Or if you know they’re a wool.