A First-Timer's Guide to Anfield Stadium. From scoring tickets to matchday thrills, travel tips, and top spots for shopping, dining, and more. Plan your perfect visit now!

Anfield has been home to Liverpool FC ever since the club first formed in 1892. The stadium has four stands and can hold almost 61,000 fans at a time.

Whether or not you're die hard fan of the Mighty Reds, Anfield is a mainstay of Liverpool history. Even if you don't want to see a Liverpool match today, you can still take an official Anfield tour, including famous landmarks like the Home dressing room and Paisley Gates. If you're feeling acrobatic, you can even abseil down the outside of the stadium!

Anfield even has its very own "Boot Room' restaurant, where you can stop for a three course meal before matches, as well as some refreshments at full time. If you or your nearest and dearest are fans of the team, don't forget to check out the official store at Liverpool One to bag some official merch!

In this guide, you'll discover all that Anfield Stadium has to offer, as well as how to prep for the perfect match day experience. Once the whistle blows, if you're looking for places to stay near Anfield Kabannas Liverpool is the perfect spot to rest up and dissect the match.

The Matchday Experience

To get the most out of your visit, make sure to arrive early. Some fans even wait outside Liverpool's luxurious 'Titanic Hotel' to see the players make their way to the stadium on the morning of matches.

A few hours before the match, you'll probably see plenty of roadside stalls selling soccer memorabilia and souvenirs. If you prefer to save your money, head straight to Anfield Stadium and take in some of the murals of footballing greats.

Make sure to bring your camera phone too, so you can snap a picture of the 14-foot bronze statue of Bill Shankly out front, as well as the famous Paisley Gates.

Once you've found your seat and the game starts, put away your phone and join in with some traditional player songs and chants like "You'll never walk alone."

Taking the Tour

There's no better way to explore one of England's greatest and most historic stadiums than to take a behind the scenes tour.

If you're set on this, our best advice is to go on days immediately after a game. Technically you can still take tours on match days but it's likely some areas will be restricted.

The Liverpool FC website also states that due to concerts LFC Stadium Tours won't be available in June 2024.

If you opt for the official tour, you'll have a chance to access must-see locations including Liverpool FC's Press Conference Room, the 'This Is Anfield' sign, the Player's Tunnel, the Managerial Dugout and even the Home Team Dressing Room.

Your ticket also grants you access to the Club's interactive museum. Visit the LIverpool FC dedicated bookings page to arrange your tour.

Wet your Whistle where it all began

If you fancy a tipple at one of the pubs near Anfield, you can do much worse than the one that was voted the very best for a pre-match drink by the Liverpool Echo.

Most importantly, the Shandon is where Liverpool FC began. It was right here in 1892 where local brewer John Houlding. Everton also used the premises as a dressing room and the pub even played host to Liverpool's first ever football team St. Domingo's.

This means the Shandon isn't just a place to enjoy a quiet pint but a living museum of football history.

Grab a bite at the Boot Room

The last thing you want is to hear your stomach rumbling when a match is in full swing. As always, Anfield's got your back through the Boot Room restaurant.

Not only is this an ideal place to relax before a game but if you make a reservation as part of a special package, you can also a three course meal, pre-match entrance to Liverpool's interactive museum, as well as a visit from a former LFC/LFCW player.

You can even return to the Boot Room at full time for tea, coffee and refreshments.

After filling your footie boots and yelling your lungs out watching your favourite team, what better to wind down for a post-match debrief in your private sanctuary, where comfort meets convenience. 

Enter Kabannas Liverpool – at the heart of the city, just 15 minutes by car or 20 by bus from Anfield Stadium.

If you and your fellow fans like to travel as a squad, don’t sweat it because you’ll never walk alone: our dorms can handle up to 8 team mates because, let's face it, who wants to sleep alone when you can have an in-depth post-match discussion?

Still if talking transfers and gabbing out games isn't your cup of Liverpool breakfast tea, we've got private rooms complete with double beds and ensuite bathrooms/

Our reception operates 24/7, so you can check back in as late as you like after a glorious post-match celebration. And guess what? Don't forget to check out the breakfast buffet for a much-needed feast the morning after. 

Don't delay - book our affordable hotel in Liverpool today.