We’ll be welcoming the Year of the Rat during the Liverpool Chinese New Year 2020 celebrations in the heart of Chinatown this Sunday. You’ve probably already noticed thousands of Chinese lanterns adorning the city centre as we prepare to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Sunday 26th January. And as the first established Chinatown in Europe you can guarantee we will be celebrating in style. Like we’ve seen previously, a number of buildings including Central…
Greens for Good Greens for Good is a new project from Farm Urban, aiming to grow food that’s good for people and for the planet. Farm Urban’s recent successful Kickstarter campaign saw people pledge over £25,000. This will go towards the organisation’s aim of getting fresh, healthy greens into every classroom in Liverpool and educate children and young people about where their food comes from. The funds raised also means they’ll be able to produce…
After a year-long hiatus, the UK’s award-winning celebration of reggae music and Jamaican culture, Positive Vibration Festival returns to the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool on 12 and 13 June 2020. Since its inception in 2016, Positive Vibration Festival of Reggae has established itself as one of the country’s most exciting and eclectic reggae festivals, playing host to internationally renowned bands, legendary sound systems + selectors and some of the brightest new talent. This year’s festival is…
October 2023 Update: Unfortunately, Jimmy’s is now permanently closed. To each their own but a religious person I am not. That said, after this weekend’s pilgrimage ‘cross the Mersey to check out Jimmy’s Sunday roast offering, I definitely believe I’ve experienced purgatory. ‘Sunday Mass’ takes place at Jimmy’s on the sacred day of the roast potato, at ‘the church of rock ‘n’ roll’, which manifests as the second-floor restaurant above the ground-level bar area. Sit…
The Baltic Triangle team is a step closer to transforming an underused space in the heart of the area into an urban park known as the Baltic Green. The Baltic Triangle has seen an enormous amount of growth over the last ten years and over it’s history it has transformed from a traditional industrial area into a hub of creative and digital businesses. It’s also home to a raft of popular music venues, bars and…
Our Liverpool FC fan guide includes Liverpool fan sites, podcasts, fanzines, fan art, independent online stores, Liverpool pubs and more. Liverpool FC Fan Sites The Anfield Wrap is one of the best, most comprehensive Liverpool fan sites there is. At https://www.theanfieldwrap.com/ you’ll find news, match previews, reviews features, interviews, videos and even their own podcast. The Anfield Wrap is the best there is – their book ‘Numero 6’ is well worth a read and available…
Our Everton FC fan guide includes Everton fan sites, podcasts, fanzines, fan art, independent online stores, Everton matchday pubs and more. Everton Fan Sites There’s plenty of Everton fan sites out there but we recommend checking out https://www.grandoldteam.com/ for all the latest news, match previews, reviews and one of the best fan forums. In 2019 Grand Old Team was recognised as the Best Forum in world football at The Football Blogging Awards. Another great site…
Melodic Distraction has launched a printed Winter/Spring Music Guide designed by local artist Neil Keating. To coincide with the release they have announced a never-before-seen competition; The ‘Golden Key To The City’. The Melodic Distraction Winter/Spring Music guide provides the perfect bite sized introduction to Liverpool’s independent music and cultural scene. Created by local artist Neil Keating, the dazzling poster design incorporates some of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks, all beautifully collated into a picturesque cityscape. …
Looking to de-stress? If you’re looking for relaxing things to do in Liverpool here’s 7 things you can do to help you unwind. Visit Float Planet Liverpool’s first and only float centre, Float Planet is number one on our list for relaxation. Flotation therapy involves lying effortlessly on your back in a specially designed floatation tank. You float in 10 inches of water with over 1000lb of Epsom salt dissolved into it. The tanks block out light…
We don’t want to be a ‘New Year, New Me’ cliche but the timing of our feature about Mikkeller Running Club Liverpool is pretty perfect. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking to take up a new hobby, the Liverpool ‘Chapter’ of Mikkeller Brewery’s worldwide running club is a pretty attractive option. So first, a brief history of Mikkeller Running Club. The Danish brewery company’s founder Mikkel Borg Bjergso was a former college runner who…
Are you looking for a baby shower venue in Liverpool? Then look no further than the incredible The Bentley Liverpool! Find out why this waterfront venue is perfect for hosting baby showers. When it comes to celebrating the upcoming arrival of a new baby with family and friends, there’s nothing better than a traditional baby shower. This special occasion is a popular one for expectant mothers and we know how important it is to make…
Read our January Food and Drink Deals for 2023 feature here. We’ve compiled loads of January food and drink offers in Liverpool so you can grab yourself a great deal or two this month whilst supporting our local restaurants and bars. Check out the offers below for your January #FoodGoals. Albert’s Schenke 50% off Cook Haus Classics menu, available Monday-Friday. Book here: https://www.albertsschenke.co.uk/50off/ The Alchemist 50% off all food in January when you book online…
For a big bite of the Big Apple, guests at Six by Nico Liverpool are invited to enjoy the best modern eating of Downtown to the food truck mayhem of Midtown as Chef Nico Simeone and his team introduce ‘New York’ as the latest theme available at his evolving concept restaurant. From street food trucks to late-night hot dog stands, family-run pizzerias and fine-dining food experiences, it goes without saying that New York City’s food…
The newly opened The Grasshopper and The Butterfly, on Roscoe Street, may only have been open for a couple of weeks, but it is beginning to cement a good reputation already by that good old fashioned pre social media method – word of mouth. It resides on the site of the old Roscoe Arms, and a visit to it will give you an indication that a decent budget has been spent on its renovation and…
As we reach full Christmas-spirit swing in Liverpool, we often think back to those beautiful Summer days where big coats were a thing of the distant future. Well, fear not, as Trattoria 51 Whitechapel give us back that taste of Italy as they transport us to the South-East coast cuisine and a small piece of Italy. In the late 19th century, Liverpool was part of an influx of Italian families in passage on their way…
Liverpool is a city that loves to celebrate Christmas, with a plentiful array of festivities on offer. Buckle up, and we’ll take you on a tour of what to do, see, and post to Insta in Liverpool this Christmas. Liverpool Christmas Ice Festival Every Christmas the Pier Head is transformed for the sparkling Christmas Ice Festival, which sees it turned into a giant skating rink set against the iconic Liverpool backdrop. This year the festival…
Indika, Europe’s finest festival of Indian arts, returns to Liverpool for 2020, taking over the city for a vibrant 10-day celebration. Looking ahead to its 10th year, the Indika festival, presented by Milap, is renowned for hosting some of the biggest names in Indian arts, as well as some of the very best rising talent from India and the Diaspora. Indika will return in 2020 with an expanded and eclectic programme of events, featuring contemporary Indian…
Krewe Liverpool is a surreal masquerade ball with music, dance, costume and carnival, housed in Sefton Park’s iconic Palm House and ahead of the inaugural event organisers have announced more information about how you can get involved with their surrealist masquerade ball. Traditionally the festivities, balls and parades arranged for the New Orleans’ Mardi Gras were created by social organisations or clubs known as “Krewes”. The term “Krewe” was originally coined by ‘The Mystic Krewe of…
October 2023 Update: Unfortunately, Jimmy’s is now permanently closed. This week Liverpool Noise joined the team at Jimmy’s Liverpool and their amazing new venture into the world of good food. Its Liverpool venue has been making waves since their opening in August 2019 with their wonderful gig listings and prime location opposite the St. Luke’s (The Bombed Out Church) and it’s brand new addition of a 1st floor restaurant is indeed everything you’d hope for.…
The Club House on Chavasse Park has gone full-on ‘festive’ this season with the arrival of the super-cosy ‘Moose’ Winter Lodges. As if by magic, The Club House Christmas Elves have transformed the venue into a twinkling winter wonderland complete with thousands of sparkling lights, swags of festive garlands and an array of traditional Christmas trees. Arguably one of the most instagrammable spots in the city, it’s all about snuggling up with your favourite winter…