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Masquerade Bar

Liverpool's one and only Masquerade Bar

Liverpool, UK
4.2
170 reviews

Neighbourhood

Liverpool

Category

Bars

Vibe

LGBTQ+, Gay Bar +5

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About Masquerade Bar

Masquerade Bar has been part of Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ scene for more than 25 years and is still affectionately known as the Mazzie. Set on Cumberland Street, it is a welcoming, down-to-earth place where regulars, visitors and allies mix without much fuss. Some nights are made for a chat and an affordable drink; others bring karaoke, cabaret, DJs and a busier party crowd. Its central Pride Quarter location makes it an easy starting point for the evening or a familiar final stop before heading home.

What to expect

A relaxed neighbourhood LGBTQ+ bar that shifts from friendly pub energy to karaoke, cabaret and dancing as the night develops.

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Good to know

Practical tips before you visit

The venue is commonly called the Mazzie by regulars.
It is open seven nights a week.
Entertainment changes through the week, so check the latest social posts for the night’s line-up.

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Location

Masquerade Bar

10 Cumberland Street, Liverpool L1 6BU, United Kingdom

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WhereIs.Gay rating

4.2

170 reviews

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    4.2
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    4.1
  • Yelp
    4.2

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Karl Kemp (D'Arcy)
Karl Kemp (D'Arcy)

4 months ago

Clean toilets, drinks were fine and decor was better than some.

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Meni Harati
Meni Harati

3 years ago

We have been here during Eurovision Week, and we were looking for a Eurovision party and found a great place, great people and nice stuff, and a drug DJ, thank you for a great evening. 🦄 🌈

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Terry Allen
Terry Allen

3 months ago

Door staff are aggressive weirdos. Someone asked me if I had any change as I was approaching. I said no. As I went to enter the bouncer asked, “What was that all about?”, I explained and he looked me up and down and shook his head and said I couldn’t go in! Just utterly bizarre.

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Tanya Coney
Tanya Coney

4 years ago

So glad we found this gem of a place in Liverpool. We had a brilliant night out singing, dancing and laughing so much my jaw and sides were aching! The owner Ian was so accommodating and sorted us out with a table and chairs. Both the acts that were on (Soul Sisters and The Gangsters) were brilliant and Daniella Mantrapp keep us entertained through the evening. Every member we encountered were friendly and helpful from Jake the barman to Richie and Craig on the door. We will most definitely visit again when we come back to Liverpool. Thanks so much for a memorable night.

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Dan Rhodes
Dan Rhodes

3 months ago

Great safe space, good drag queens especially Gen, a good night guaranteed

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14 May 2009

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Emma Louise M.

Emma Louise M.

29 May 2010

The Masquerade is known as Liverpool's Gay Quarter's friendliest bar, and it's certainly welcoming. It offers some quality drag queen entertainment as well...

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Dave L.

Dave L.

1 Sept 2010

Masquerade is a gay bar....a very, very gay bar. The campy chatty clientèle and basket of free lube next to my table made this really quite clear. There's...

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Listing details

Last updated
12 September 2026
Listed in
Liverpool › United Kingdom
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