Pop-up food and drink venue Bitter Social is inviting guests to eat like a wiseguy at a Goodfellas-themed New Years’ Eve dinner. The evening is in homage to the classic film’s prison dinner scene, as Bitter Social is located on the first floor of Liverpool’s oldest prison in the city’s Ropewalks area. The 1990 movie starring Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta is considered one of the greatest films of all time, having been emulated…
Liverpool is so well renowned for its New Year’s Eve festivities that people from all over the country flock to the city to celebrate. The atmosphere for NYE is always immense, with the streets lined with buzzing revellers, and clubs, bars and pubs rammed with up-for-it party-goers intent on bringing in the next 365 days in style. Here is a list of some of the most popular parties, club nights and events taking place in Liverpool…
2023 Update – Unfortunately Tiny Rick’s is now permanently closed. Why not check out our guide to 22 Fun Things To Do In Liverpool instead? Smithdown Road used to be a place only known for the Brookhouse. Now it’s a busy, vibrant street lined with a mixture of businesses, both chain and independent. Tiny Rick’s Cafe is the UK’s first cereal and boardgame cafe, right here in Liverpool! Owners Cliff and Poppy want to create…
Alan O’Hare is the driving force behind “Only Child”, a musical project that has drawn many a Merseyside creative into its artistic orbit. He also drives the excellent “Liverpool etc” – a must go-to for all things creative on Merseyside. We met up with him for a coffee to discuss the new album, Emotional Geography, that is scheduled for 2019…. Liverpool Noise: How does this new album differ from your last? Only Child: It’s better!…
I love Lark Lane. I’ve lived in the area for about three years and it still keeps surprising me! Surrounded by Sefton and Princess Parks, a stroll down this little lane is never time wasted. There’s something for everyone at any day and any time. A night out, a quiet coffee with friends, live music, food from everywhere around the world… If you are looking for something to do and would like to avoid the…
Bongo’s Festive Party House is a pop-up taking place in Cains Brewery Village this Christmas. Channelling the festive spirit of Bad Santa filtered through Scrooged, this is a wilfully sordid social spot with its calcified heart very much on its torn sleeve. Festooned with twinkling lights and Xmas deccies daubed upon every available space, the intimate setting is like the best house party you’ve never been invited to. Opening on Thursday 13th December from 5pm,…
One of Liverpool’s most iconic hotels, Titanic Hotel Liverpool, has launched a brand new private dining space, The Gallery. Ideal for special occasions, such as birthday parties, baby showers and Christmas work events, this intimate space will offer a memorable dining experience, in a venue that is steeped in both history and style. Situated above Stanley’s Bar and Grill, and with a maximum capacity of 24 and a minimum of 10, the private dining room…
Well the festive season is truly upon us. The Liverpool One Christmas tree is up, Gregg’s have their festive bakes, and everyone is gearing up for the big day. If you’re not that into Christmas, or just a bit of a Grinch, Liverpool Noise have found some things you can do to get you into the festive spirit without going overboard on the tinsel. 1. Spectaculum at Cains Brewery Village, Baltic Triangle If you fancy…
Support Independent Artists This Christmas The copious amount of mulled wine and cheese, very rarely leaving the house, and spending a slightly ridiculous amount of time in pyjamas I can fully get on board with, but it’s the rest of it that I could quite happily avoid all together if I had a choice – the awkward office party, the even more awkward walk of shame back to your desk the day after, the conversations…
If you are looking for something to do in Liverpool this weekend, the Queensway Tunnel Tour probably isn’t high on your list. It wasn’t on mine either (I had no idea it existed!!). Until when we got a couple of birthday vouchers and decided to give it a go last Saturday morning. After approximately two hours, I can honestly say it was time very well spent. Ryan and Phil, made the whole experience come alive…
When I set foot in Liverpool for the first time six years ago I had no idea what this city had to offer. Beatles, football… and that’s it really. I still can’t believe how wrong I was. So wrong that after completing my Erasmus-study year abroad I was convinced that this was the place I wanted to be. Fast forward a year, after completing my studies in Spain, I moved back for good. And here…
Highlights include TV celebrity chef Andi Oliver, rapper and activist Lowkey, celebrated poet Jackie Kay. Food for Real has announced details of its seasonal programme for Winter, including five free events during December. Organised by arts and health organisation Squash, Food for Real: Winter is the final focus in the year-long programme of seasonal festivals and will celebrate Winter through food, art, and togetherness. The line-up features television celebrity chef Andi Oliver; rapper and activist Lowkey, and celebrated poet Jackie Kay. Squash will…
Fun lovers and families are invited to step into the beautiful Victorian surroundings of Croxteth Hall and Gardens this December, where a magical, illuminated adventure awaits. Lantern Company, renowned for their extraordinary illuminated events and parades the world over, are back in town with a brand-new illuminations extravaganza called The Secret Winter Garden – created especially for Croxteth Hall. The event has been made possible by support from Liverpool City Council. For 10 nights only…
With 4 months to go until Threshold Festival 2019, the team have revealed 12 artists from their burgeoning programme set to take over Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle on March 29-30. The line-up is the first information out of the blocks by the event production team behind the festival who last month celebrated Arts Council funding success. Expanding again after the more compact ‘Across the Threshold’ event in 2018, the 2019 event will take place across Baltic…
Red Dog Saloon, the traditional Austin barbeque joint and dive bar, is launching ‘Whole Hog Sundays’ feasting menu from Sunday 9th December, nationwide. ‘Austin by way of Brooklyn, served with a side of Nashville for good measure’, Red Dog Saloon was created as an antidote to commonly found dry, unloved and unskilled ‘que. Serious about good eats and good drinks, Red Dog Saloon highlights Austin’s regional eccentricities and deep-rooted Southern inspirations – with a mission is to…
The Berry Street favourite has launched a brand new cocktail menu, including classics from every era, as well as modern creations exclusive to Red Door. The menu is part of a brand refresh, which will include a new website, launching later this year. The new list of over 50 drinks is split into five time periods from the 1920s to the present day, with each creation paying homage to its respective era; the ‘golden age’…
The Old Cain’s Brewery is now home to the larger than life Spectaculum Carnival, housing a wide variety of authentic circus performers, stalls and more. Housed under five big top tents, the interior is fully decorated in the style of the classic 1930’s travelling circus, from handmade fabric bunting draped side to side to small cages filled with dolls hidden away in the smallest of corners. The attention to detail only compliments the head to…
After the success of their last craft fair, Jacaranda Phase One have decided to dedicate a whole weekend in December to a Winter Fair. Local craft makers will be selling their goods from stalls and the fantastic record store will be open so you can browse through a huge selection of vinyls, there will also be live entertainment on both days as well as some amazing street food on offer. The Jacranda Phase One bar will…
The festive season is well and truly underway, so here are some of Liverpool’s Best Christmas Grottos. Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies 18th November – 24th December Entry price: £11.99 Santa is making his usual stop at Dobbie’s this year, so bring your little ones along to experience the magic, they’ll be welcomed by Santa himself and also get to pick a gift of their choice including. Opening times of the Grotto vary so we’d advise…
Ahead of their 2019 event taking place on March 29-30 in venues across the creative quarter of Liverpool, Threshold Festivals CIC are delighted to announce that they have been successful in their ‘Grants for the Arts’, Arts Council funding bid. The annual festival of music and arts, is heading into it’s ninth consecutive year in the Baltic Triangle district of the city, and according to co-founder and festival producer Chris Herstad Carney, the timing of this…