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Food and Drink in Liverpool
The Ivy Asia Introduces New Day-To-Night Dining Experiences
As diners continue to seek experiences that feel special yet accessible, The Ivy Asia is reimagining what luxury dining looks like today. Recent research conducted by The Ivy Collection reflects a broader shift in attitudes, revealing that more than one in three Brits (36%) now define luxury by how something makes them feel, rather than how much it costs, while just 14% associate luxury primarily with exclusivity or high price points. Known for its dramatic…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Permit Room Liverpool Announces Soft Launch with 50% Off Food
Ahead of the much-anticipated official opening of their Liverpool Permit Room on Thursday 5 March, Dishoom have announced details of how guests can book into the soft launch and enjoy 50% off food. The soft launch will run from Saturday 28 February to Wednesday 4 March, with the final sitting at 2.00pm on 4 March. During this period, guests can book online to enjoy 50% off food across breakfast, lunch and dinner. Early diners will…
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Music
Motel Sundown Share Uplifting New Single ‘Watch Which Way the Wind Blows’
Motel Sundown’s latest single Watch Which Way the Wind Blows arrives as a radiant prelude to their Signs In The Rush of Light EP, due this Spring — and it’s a beautifully assured statement from a band whose songwriting is something genuinely compelling. The track pairs an upbeat tempo with the trio’s flawless harmonies, making for a listening experience that feels both buoyant and emotionally resonant. Lyrically, the song explores themes of loss and resilience,…
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Arts and Culture
52 For 26 Poetry Project: Tom McClennan
A tender look at family, ageing, and the gentle freedom found in grandparenthood from one of Liverpool’s community storytellers… Tom McClennan is a Liverpool storyteller in every sense: a retired English teacher, a poet, a playwright, and a fixture in the local theatre scene. As chair of the Board of Trustees at Valley Community Theatre, his commitment to community art is as deep as his love of words. Valley Theatre itself is more than just a stage — it’s…
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Music
Sound City 2026 Announces New Wave of Rising Stars For Liverpool Festival
Sound City has revealed a major new wave of emerging talent for its 2026 edition, cementing its reputation as the UK’s leading inner-city new music discovery festival. Joining previously announced headliners Jalen Ngonda, Keo, Westside Cowboy and Brooke Combe, the latest announcement adds 21 rising artists to the bill, spotlighting the next generation of artists tipped for breakthrough success. Among the newly confirmed names are Arctic Monkeys collaborator Tom Rowley, Bristol’s upbeat pop outfit Adult…
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Arts and Culture
Knock Twice Cabaret Returns with ‘SÉANCE’ – An Immersive After-Hours Cabaret Ritual in Liverpool
The first Knock Twice Cabaret didn’t feel like a show – it felt like a secret. A prohibition-themed night of jazz, drag and comedy, the debut edition welcomed just fifty people into a hidden room with a clear stage, an electric atmosphere and a sense of shared discovery. It sold out fast. But for Franz Genau – the enigmatic Emcee and enfant terrible of Liverpool’s cabaret scene – the real magic wasn’t just the performance.…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Free Coffee & Croissants as Botanico Opens on Duke Street This Friday
Liverpool city centre is getting a new all-day dining destination this week as Botanico officially opens its doors on Friday 30 January at 8.30am on Duke Street. To mark the occasion, the first 100 customers through the doors will be treated to a free coffee and freshly baked croissant. There will be additional treats available for guests visiting throughout the day, opening this new restaurant with the warmth and true Italian hospitality that owners P&D…
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Arts and Culture
dot-art Celebrates 20 Years of Art for Everyone
Since 2006, dot-art has been at the heart of the Liverpool City Region’s cultural landscape, championing local artists and making art accessible to all. To celebrate their 20th birthday in 2026, the social enterprise is planning a series of events and exhibitions, as well as reflecting on their impact over the past two decades. February will see the launch of two exhibitions. At the dot-art space at INNSiDE hotel on Old Hall Street, TWENTY will showcase large…
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Things to do in Liverpool
BOXPARK Liverpool To Host The City’s Biggest Super Bowl LX Live Screening Party
BOXPARK Liverpool is bringing the energy this February with the city’s biggest Super Bowl LX Live Screening Party, on Sunday 8 February from 7pm until 4am! The award-winning venue will transform into the ultimate American Football fan zone, combining live sporting action from the USA with an all-out BOXPARK party atmosphere. Guests can expect a full production viewing experience with huge screens, surround sound, and an unbeatable atmosphere from start to finish. The night will…
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Music
Crate-Digging: The Dream Machine’s Best Charity Shop Vinyl Finds
New Brighton’s The Dream Machine know their way around a great record – especially when it’s been unearthed from a charity shop crate. For this piece, frontman Zak McDonnell digs through his favourite second-hand vinyl finds, from doo-wop classics to sun-bleached soundtracks, sharing the stories, sounds and small obsessions that make each record special. Welcome to The Dream Machine’s Best Charity Shop Vinyl Finds – proof that some of the best musical treasures are hiding…
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Liverpool News
Liverpool Couple Launch Lip Fix: A New Clean Beauty Brand Rooted in Community and Conscious Living
A Liverpool husband-and-wife duo have launched a new natural beauty brand, Lip Fix, offering a thoughtfully crafted range of organic and natural lip products designed to nourish, protect and elevate everyday lip care. Matt and Kayleigh, based in Litherland, created Lip Fix in response to the growing demand for clean, ethical make-up and beauty products. Although the idea for the brand was born in 2024, it officially launched in late 2025 following extensive research, formulation…
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Liverpool News
Autism Together Launches Free Activities For Families of Children With Autism
Merseyside charity Autism Together is partnering with a number of regional attractions to offer relaxed activities for children or teens with autism, or who are on the pathway to receiving a diagnosis, free of charge. The specialist autism charity, based in Bromborough, has launched a twice-monthly series of ‘Family Adventures’, new for 2026. A wide range of family-friendly attractions have already signed up to be part of this new initiative, which will create relaxed and…
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Arts and Culture
52 for 26 Poetry Project: Frankie Reed
Frankie Reed blurs history, divinity, and the body to uncover sweetness in the places we least expect it. There’s a certain charge that runs through Frankie Reed’s work—an electricity that comes from holding history, divinity, and the strange machinery of the human body in the same quiet breath. A Liverpool-born poet and visual artist, Frankie moves easily between mediums, stitching together symbolism, emotion, and physicality with an instinct that feels both scholarly and instinctively visceral. Their background in…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
OH ME OH MY Announces Weekly Disco Afternoon Tea
OH ME OH MY is bringing the sparkle to tea time in 2026 with the return of its feel-good Disco Afternoon Tea – a high-energy twist on a much-loved British tradition. Set inside the venue’s stunning downstairs space at West Africa House, overlooking the Three Graces and just moments from the River Mersey, OH ME OH MY has long been known for its twinkly, tucked-away atmosphere. Now, the team are combining that magic with disco…
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Arts and Culture
Preview: Ken O’Hare Retrospective at Bridewell Studios
Ken O’Hare – A Retrospective of Calm in a City of Movement For Kenneth O’Hare, the city was never simply a place of movement and noise. It was a site of contemplation — a space where silence could be found in steel, glass and light. A Gentle Man: A Retrospective of the work of Kenneth O’Hare, presented at Bridewell Studios & Gallery, offers the first comprehensive overview of an artist whose quiet, meditative vision of…
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Arts and Culture
LOOK Climate Lab 2026 Launches at Open Eye Gallery Exploring Climate Change Through Photography
LOOK Climate Lab returns in 2026 with a major biennial programme exploring how photography can be used as a powerful and relevant medium for engaging with the climate crisis. Taking place from 23 January to 29 March 2026, LOOK Climate Lab 2026 will see Open Eye Gallery transformed into an experimental “lab” space, bringing together artists, researchers and activists to test ideas, share knowledge and spark discussion around the systemic changes needed to address climate…
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Liverpool News
Big Brother’s Grace Adams-Short Opens Major New Content Creation Studio in Liverpool
Big Brother’s Grace Adams-Short has recently opened what’s set to be the one of the top content creation studios in Liverpool – OSO Content Studio. This new studio based in L9, offers a space for products, brands and artists to create engaging, on brand content. Oso also offers creative direction to help support clients to get the best from their shoot, enabling them to stand out in a crowded digital landscape. Founded by Grace Adams-Short…
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Music
Roscoe Street Talk Funk Influences, DIY Chaos and House Tour: Volume 2
From packed-out living rooms and campus shutdowns to funk-fuelled grooves that demand you move, Roscoe Street are carving out their own lane with a fearless DIY spirit and a sound built for sweaty, joyful chaos. Blending funk, soul and blues with the energy of today’s forward-thinking acts, the six-piece have quickly built a reputation for turning any space into a dancefloor. We caught up with the band to talk musical influences, cracked ceilings, songwriting as…
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Food and Drink in Liverpool
Il Forno Announces Transformation into Botanico All-Day Eatery
Il Forno, the much-loved Italian that has served authentic dishes on Duke Street for over two decades, has revealed exciting plans as it marks a new chapter in Liverpool. This February, the venue will open its doors as Botanico following a transformation to evolve into the all day eatery. Marking the next phase of the Cillo family’s proud culinary heritage, this transition will allow the venue to broaden its offering with a fresh concept and vibrant venue…
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Arts and Culture
New British Music Experience Exhibition Explores The Artwork Behind Arctic Monkeys’ Iconic Debut Album
The British Music Experience is set to revisit one of the most defining visual moments in modern British music with Don’t Believe the Hype… Uncovering the Artwork of Arctic Monkeys’ Debut Album, a new temporary exhibition opening in Liverpool this January. Launching exactly 20 years to the day since the release of Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, the exhibition takes a deep dive into the creation and cultural legacy of one…
