-
Food and Drink in Liverpool
Award-Winning Chefs Oli Martin and Dan McGeorge Team Up For One-Night Liverpool Feast At Vetch
Two multi-award-winning Northwest chefs are set to unite for a one-night-only dining experience inspired by their appearances on two of the UK’s leading cookery shows. On Tuesday, 27 January at 7.00pm, Oli Martin, executive chef of multi-award-winning restaurant Aven in Preston, Lancashire, and a former competitor on MasterChef: The Professionals, will join forces with Dan McGeorge, 2021 GBM Champion of Champions, for a collaborative six-course dinner at Dan’s central Liverpool restaurant, Vetch. Oli first appeared on MasterChef:…
-
Theatre in Liverpool
Liverpool’s Jade Franks brings Fringe hit ‘Eat the Rich (but maybe not me mates x)’ Home To The Everyman
Fresh from its stunning, critically-acclaimed Fringe debut Eat the Rich (but maybe not me mates x) will now make a highly anticipated transfer to Jade Franks’ home town at the Liverpool Everyman theatre. Having earned multiple five-star reviews and been hailed as the new Fleabag by The Times, Eat the Rich (but maybe not me mates x) has garnered prestigious awards, including the Filipa Bragança Award for Best Solo Performance by a Female or Non-Binary Artist,…
-
Liverpool News
Star Pins Bowling & Gaming Venue Is Coming to Liverpool’s School Lane
Star Pins is bringing the ultimate day-to-night entertainment experience to School Lane from 15th January! Ten-Pin Bowling, Ice-Free Curling, Tech Darts, Karaoke, Shuffleboard, and a brand-new arcade, all served up with incredible food and drinks. Following a smash-hit launch in Coventry, Star Pins is set to bring its legendary lanes, games and more to Liverpool’s social scene. By day, it’s the perfect destination for family fun and mates’ meet-ups. But when the clock strikes 6pm,…
-
Things to do in Liverpool
Craft Beer Expo Returns With Its Biggest Food & Drink Line Up Yet
Craft Beer Expo will return to Black Lodge Brewery on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 June 2026 with an expanded mix of food, drink and music across the Baltic Triangle site. The festival has been part of Liverpool’s independent scene for more than thirteen years and is recognised as the UK’s longest running craft beer event. Next year’s edition also sits within Black Lodge Brewery’s tenth birthday year, creating a natural moment to develop the…
-
Hotels In Liverpool
The Best Boutique Hotels In Liverpool
Renowned for its cultural heritage, vibrant nightlife, and strong association with The Beatles, Liverpool has become one of the top cities to visit in the UK, with plenty to see and do for all kinds of visitors. The city offers an array of boutique hotels that serve as the perfect base for travellers seeking a more personalised and intimate experience. Below are, in our opinion, the best boutique hotels in Liverpool, each offering unique charm…
-
Food and Drink in Liverpool
The Best Steak Restaurants In Liverpool
Fancy a great steak? Liverpool is home to some amazing steak restaurants so you can satisfy your carnivorous cravings. From upscale establishments with ambience to match their marbled offerings to hidden gems serving up unpretentious perfection, this list is your guide to a truly stellar steak experience in Liverpool. Here’s our curated selection of the best steak restaurants in Liverpool. Cowshed Set in a grade II listed building, Cowshed is cosy and intimate, with a…
-
Business
Sutton Kersh Ends 2025 with Final Auction and Nearly £50m in Property Sales
Sutton Kersh have held their final auction of the year bringing their total property sales value to just under 50 million pounds. The Liverpool based property auction house is prominent within the auction industry, has been going for 23 years and have seen many highs and lows within the property market throughout this time. However this year has been the strangest for the business with unexpected high sales and a few lows thrown in for…
-
Arts and Culture
52 for 26 Poetry Project: Andrew Price
Andrew Price – A conversational poet steps into deeper waters with a piece rooted in memory, empathy, and the grit of real life. There’s something immediately engaging about Andrew Price. By day he’s a qualified lawyer; by night – or whenever life gives him a spare moment – he’s a poet of the everyday, gathering the small details most of us sail past. His work isn’t dressed up or weighed down by traditional poetic form.…
-
Food and Drink in Liverpool
January Food and Drink Deals in Liverpool
There’s no better way to start 2026 than with some of the fantastic January food and drink deals our city has to offer. Whilst our bank accounts may have taken a hit over the Christmas holidays, there’s no reason to miss out on some great food and drink. The streets of Liverpool are lined with some wonderful restaurants, bars and cafes, many of which boasting unmissable January discounts. We’ll keep adding to this guide as we…
-
Travel
5 Ways to Really Experience Europe
Experiencing Europe properly usually means slowing things down and paying attention to how people actually move through the landscape. Big cities have their place, but the continent makes more sense once daily rhythms come into focus. That might be walking a long stretch of coast, crossing borders on a bike, or staying somewhere long enough to notice when shops close for lunch. These trips tend to leave clearer memories because they rely less on planning…
-
Business
The Creative Evolution of Liverpool’s Independent Business Scene
Liverpool is now full of independent shops, cafés, studios and small companies. In places like the Baltic Triangle and Fabric District, many people have opened new businesses that match Liverpool’s distinctive style and history. These spaces help local owners try new ideas and build strong connections in the community. For many, owning a business here means more than just making money; it is about being part of Liverpool’s future and collaborating with others in the…
-
Liverpool News
Portlands Fish & Chips Opens Doors on Christmas Day With Free Christmas Day Lunch For Community
Portlands Fish & Chips is proudly celebrating its second year of giving back on Christmas Day, as owner Mubinul Hoque and his dedicated team will once again open their doors on 25 December 2025 offering a free, hearty Christmas Day meal to those who need it most. As with last year’s event, Portlands aims to support NHS staff, carers, emergency & key workers, older individuals, vulnerable members of the community, and anyone who may be…
-
Liverpool News
Come Together Christmas Issues Last Call For Donations To Ensure No Child In Merseyside Is Without Presents This Year
Come Together Christmas is back for the sixth year running with one simple goal; to ensure that no child in Merseyside wakes up without a Christmas present. Statistics say that one in six children will wake up to nothing on Christmas morning but organiser Mark Scanlon is on a mission to change that in Liverpool. With an incredible target of £100,000, the entrepreneur is confident that the Come Together Christmas Appeal will meet its goal…
-
Music
Helen Maw Crafts a Song of Calm Reflection on The Beacon
Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Helen Maw closes the year on a quietly powerful note with her new single The Beacon. From the outset, The Beacon draws you into a soft, intimate world. Gently sung yet emotionally weighty, the track showcases Helen Maw’s beautiful vocal delivery — delicate, controlled and full of feeling. There’s a haunting quality to the song, one that doesn’t rely on volume or drama, but instead finds its strength in restraint. Every line feels…
-
Music
Motel Sundown Return with Urgent New Single The Waiting Game
Liverpool alt-country outfit Motel Sundown continue their strong run of releases with The Waiting Game, a track that once again highlights the band’s knack for immediacy and melody. From the very first seconds, The Waiting Game wastes no time pulling the listener in. The vocals arrive instantly, setting a sense of urgency that’s carried throughout the song’s brisk tempo and driving rhythm. It feels restless by design — a fitting backdrop for a track that…
-
Liverpool News
603 Guitars, One Powerful Message: Liverpool’s Big Guitar-In Strikes a Record-Breaking Chord for The Florrie
The sound of 603 guitars rang out across Mountford Hall last Thursday night (11 December) as Liverpool’s Big Guitar-In returned in spectacular, record-breaking fashion. Beating last year’s total by a single guitarist, the fifth edition of the fundraiser delivered an unforgettable evening of music, unity and community spirit — all in support of The Florrie. Hundreds of guitarists took to the stage together, creating a wall of sound that lifted the roof and underlined the…
-
Liverpool News
POP MART’s Brand New Store Opens at Liverpool ONE
Global designer collectibles phenomenon POP MART has officially arrived in Liverpool, opening its brand new store at Liverpool ONE on Friday 12 December. The highly anticipated launch invites fans, families and the creatively curious to step inside POP MART’s vibrant universe, brought to life through beloved characters including THE MONSTERS (LABUBU), SKULLPANDA, MOLLY, HIRONO, DIMOO and more. The Liverpool ONE store blends POP MART’s playful global aesthetic with the city’s legendary creative energy. Long recognised…
-
Food and Drink in Liverpool
The 10 Best Chinese Restaurants In Liverpool
Liverpool is a city that is passionate about all kinds of cuisine and there’s a huge love for Chinese food in the city so here we’ll be giving you our top 10 of the best Chinese restaurants in Liverpool. Liverpool’s Chinatown is one of the oldest and largest Chinese communities in Europe and it’s home to a plethora of Chinese amazing restaurants – some feature in our guide below. But, we’ve also included some popular…
-
Music
The Coral Unwrap a Dark Festive Treat with Their First Ever Christmas Single, ‘She Died On Christmas Day’
After three decades of spinning seaside psychedelia, haunted fairground melodies, and Merseyside myth-making, The Coral have finally delivered something nobody saw coming: a Christmas song. But, in true Coral fashion, She Died On Christmas Day is no cosy fireside singalong — it’s a beautifully eerie slice of festive noir that feels pulled straight from a cursed jukebox on Coral Island. Their first new release since 2023’s Top 5 album Sea Of Mirrors, the track arrives…
-
Arts and Culture
FACT Liverpool’s New Interactive AI Exhibition Lets Visitors Play With the Future
From Friday 6 February to Sunday 26 April 2026, FACT Liverpool invites visitors to explore the evolving relationship between humans and intelligent technologies with its latest exhibition, Can Meeple Escape the Neurophoria? Inspired by the decision-driven world of tabletop games, the show reimagines visitors as “meeple”—small game pieces navigating a reality shaped by AI, machine learning, and connected networks. Curated by FACT’s 2025 Curator-in-Residence Milia Xin Bi, the exhibition examines how technology influences our sense…
