Liverpool loves a celebration. The city offers music, character, and enough personality to power an entire year of parties. With all that energy, celebrity birthdays here usually turn into brilliant stories packed with chaos, charm, and pure Scouse spirit.
Here are some of the most entertaining examples.
1. The Chic Chaos of Colleen McLoughlin Rooney’s 18th Birthday
Where: A hotel at Edge Lane, Liverpool
When: March 2004
Famous attendees: Wayne Rooney (then an Everton and England star) and his girlfriend, now wife, Colleen McLoughlin
Wayne threw an 18th-birthday party for Colleen in one of the function rooms at a hotel, decorated with baby photos of her, homemade-style posters, and a supposedly low-key atmosphere for close family and friends.
The menu was classic British fare: a buffet of cheese sandwiches, sausage rolls, and curry with rice.
The night, however, ended up making headlines. There were drunk guests, a fight between family members, hotel staff calling the police in the early hours, and the press describing the event as a ‘drunken punch-up’ in an otherwise ‘sedate’ hotel.
2. Wayne Rooney’s 30th Birthday
Where: Next to Liverpool One
When: October 2015
Famous attendees: Wayne Rooney + half the Manchester United squad
When he turned 30, Rooney celebrated in his home city after a classic 0–0 draw against Manchester City. The party started so early that he arrived still wearing the club’s official suit.
Among the guests were teammates such as Michael Carrick, Ashley Young, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, and Bastian Schweinsteiger, who attended with his then-girlfriend Ana Ivanović. Photos taken inside the party ended up on the Instagram accounts of players’ girlfriends and partners, which earned the event an extra round of tabloid coverage.
The hotel is an upscale one, so the setting was polished and modern, but the vibe of the party itself leaned more towards:
- high-energy, because it started straight after the derby
- flashy, in that footballers and their partners turned up dressed for a night out
- comfortable and VIP-style, rather than ultra-posh or formal
It wasn’t a black-tie luxury gala. It was a stylish, expensive, but relaxed footballer’s birthday party in a nice hotel.
3. Paul McCartney’s 21st Birthday
Where: Aunt Gin’s house, 147 Dinas Lane, Huyton
When: 18 June 1963
Famous attendees: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, members of The Fourmost, friends and family
Paul McCartney turned 21 on 18 June 1963, right in that strange window where The Beatles were already famous in Britain but still lived like local lads. His aunt Gin decided that a garden party would suit the occasion, so the family put up a marquee behind her house at 147 Dinas Lane in Huyton.
Paul invited The Fourmost to play, a proper Liverpool group with real stage energy, and they kept the party rolling while guests drifted in and out. It all felt warm, lively, and very ordinary in the best possible way. He had national fame at that point, although the celebration still looked exactly like a classic Scouse get-together, packed with the same people who kept calling him ‘our Paul’.
The night carried laughter, drinks, music, and just the right dose of chaos. John Lennon arrived in full high spirits and carried that enthusiasm straight into trouble. A joke from DJ Bob Wooler about John’s recent holiday with Brian Epstein hit a raw nerve, and the whole thing escalated in seconds, with people shouting at each other. The row eventually settled, but the moment later slipped into Beatles folklore, mostly because it revealed the mix of brilliance and volatility that ran through the group at the time.
What makes the story so interesting is the timing. This was months before Beatlemania exploded worldwide. Paul celebrated his 21st almost as a regular lad from Merseyside, just before the ground shifted under the group’s feet and life turned into planes, stadiums, and global hysteria. That night in Huyton captures a final slice of their old world.
4. Larissa Firmino’s Birthday
Where: The Bentley, Liverpool (city-centre waterfront venue)
When: Private celebration during Roberto Firmino’s Liverpool tenure
Famous attendees: Larissa Firmino, Roberto Firmino, Alisson Becker, Richarlison, select friends and family
Larissa Firmino’s birthday revealed a very different side of Liverpool’s celebration culture. The city can host nights filled with noise and big personalities, yet it also understands how to create moments built entirely on style. This evening sat firmly in that second world.
The Bentley Liverpool, a much-loved birthday party venue in the city centre, set the scene with serene waterfront views and a sleek interior that carried a clear sense of occasion. Inside, the space gleamed in white and gold, a palette that gave the room a calm, graceful glow. Soft lighting, a tall name sign, and carefully chosen décor brought everything together, turning the celebration into something genuinely beautiful.
Larissa carried the room with quiet confidence, Roberto welcomed guests with warmth, and the presence of fellow Brazilians Alisson Becker and Richarlison added a relaxed, friendly spirit.
This birthday showed a truth that suits Liverpool well. The city can host the loudest parties in the world, filled with energy and wild stories, yet it can also deliver nights built entirely on style, care, and beauty.
With that spirit in mind, The Bentley stands out as a strong choice for anyone planning a celebration of their own.
Celebrate Your Own Birthday at The Bentley
The Bentley offers a setting with real presence. Its location places guests just steps away from the waterfront and the Three Graces, giving every celebration a sense of place that feels unmistakably Liverpool. Inside, the venue provides spacious rooms that adapt easily to different party sizes, from intimate gatherings to large, energetic nights.
The Bentley’s team also offers fully customisable packages handled by experienced event planners who understand how to shape an atmosphere around your theme. The venue’s versatility, strong service, and polished interiors come together to create a smooth experience from the moment guests arrive to the final toast of the night.
Ready to Plan Your Celebration?
For venue hire, tailored packages, and full event support, reach out to The Bentley’s team and begin planning a birthday that carries the best of Liverpool.
