Borealis At The Royal Albert Dock: Enjoy Street Food Specials Down At The Dock
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is preparing to welcome visitors for a unique and magical experience, as Dan Acher’s world-renowned art-installation, Borealis, comes to Liverpool for the first time this week from 20 – 30 March. To perfectly compliment this extraordinary event, visitors can enjoy limited-edition street food specials to enhance their experience and ensure an unforgettable visit.
Borealis At The Royal Albert Dock (20-30 March)
Taking place along the dock’s Hartley Quay past The Pump House, Borealis will offer a captivating spectacle from 7-10pm, recreating the magic phenomena of the Northern Lights on the dock’s iconic waterfront. With the elements of the weather having the final say on the effects of the artwork, each evening will promise a unique visual experience depending on the wind variations, humidity and temperature.
The evening-only installation will be further enhanced by an atmospheric soundtrack by French composer Guillaume Desbois, creating a sensory-rich experience that invites visitors to pause, look up, and lose themselves in the wonder of the lights.
Having enchanted audiences in over 40 cities worldwide, including Paris, Tokyo, and Melbourne, Borealis has even earned a permanent home at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay Supertrees. Now, Liverpool will have the chance to witness its magic, with the dock’s striking waterfront serving as the perfect backdrop.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Building will indicate the starting point of the installation, with visitors encouraged to walk along Hartley Quay and marvel at the captivating installation overhead for the optimal viewing experience.
Make The Most of Your Borealis Experience With Street Food & More
The dock’s variety of impressive food and drink venues are ideal for visitors looking to enhance their Borealis experience with a meal, light bite or post event cocktail. Head to Gusto for authentic Italian food including freshly made pizzas and pasta, Delhi House for a warming curry, or sip on a vibrant Berry Caipirinha cocktail at Revolucion de Cuba.
For a light bite to tuck into whilst out and about, the dock boasts a variety of grab and go options which can be enjoyed whilst walking around the colonnades. Both The One O’clock Gun and Francie’s Focaccia & Coffee will take over two dock pop-up cabins next to the Martin Luther King Jr. building. Open from 5-10pm each evening, they’ll be offering warming pots of Scouse from The One O’clock Gun and limited edition Borealis Special Hot Chocolates with green and pink chocolate shavings from Francie’s, along with colourful sweet Cannolis.
Alternatively, three of the dock’s popular street food trucks will be re-located near to the main entrance of the dock, so peckish visitors can pick everything from a freshly made Souvlaki from So Greek Full to authentic Turkish street food from Bu & Co.
For families wanting to make the most of their visit before the Borealis display begins, the dock offers a wealth of entertainment for all ages. Challenge your problem-solving skills at Escape Hunt‘s immersive escape rooms, delve into the fascinating history of the Fab Four at The Beatles Story, or wander around the shops to pick up the perfect dock momentum such as a colourful spring print from The Nest.
Borealis
20 – 30 March
Royal Albert Dock
Free
