Since throwing open its doors late last year, East River cocktail bar has been making a true splash on the Liverpool food and drink scene. The thoroughfare of Allerton Road, where it’s located, has been enjoying a definite revival of late – and we can confirm that East River is set to be a real destination venue for those who want to relax by day and revel by night. During daylight hours, the place has…
This February the Boating Lake in Sefton Park, Liverpool will become home to a spectacular floating city of lanterns thanks to The Lantern Company. Created with massive community engagement, the city lights will flicker on as it comes to life with an epic soundscape of original music, real-life stories and poetry. Not only will the boating lake be brought to life, but a second event, ‘Habitats’, will also light up Sefton Park over the February…
The Hope Street Makers Market returns Sunday 17 February and you can catch the event on the third Sunday of every month in 2019. The Makers Market is a collection of independent artisan traders that come together to share their passions with the community. It’s fantastic to see such a large proportion of the local community come out to support local business and enjoy some amazing locally produced food and drink. The event organisers select…
Leonardo da Vinci: A Life In Drawing is coming to Liverpool this Spring. The Walker Art Gallery will host an exhibition of 12 Leonardo da Vinci drawings to mark the 500th anniversary of the Renaissance master’s death, exploring the diversity of subjects that inspired his creativity, including painting, sculpture, architecture, music, anatomy, engineering, cartography, geology and botany. The free exhibition will also present new information about Leonardo’s working practices and creative process, gathered through scientific research…
Sound City+ is returning to Liverpool, offering insight into the biggest secrets and debates in the world of music with events taking place across the whole festival weekend. Launching on Friday 3rd May at the British Music Experience then over the weekend across the Baltic Triangle, the award-winning conference will offer a chance for musicians, industry professionals or anyone with an interest in the music business to get stuck into the big issues and observe some…
Will you be lucky enough to get your hands on a special fortune cookie prize? With this year marking the 20th anniversary of Liverpool’s twinning with Shanghai, an array of exciting Chinese New Year celebrations are due to take place across the city celebrating the ‘Year of the Pig’. Down at the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations which also boasts the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings…
Ghetto Golf in now know as Golf Fang. Ghetto Golf is set to get hearts racing as couples go head to head as part of its Valentine’s weekend antics. The adults-only leisure attraction, located in Liverpool’s Cains Brewery, is offering its guests a Valentine’s date with a difference by combing crazier than crazy golf with quirky additions such as an exclusive sharing cocktail and personalised accessories. As part of the package, couples and even best…
If you are one of those who think that Valentines Day is not for you… maybe it’s because you haven’t heard about these perfect plans! Get ready to plan the best Valentines day ever! Here’ your Alternative Guide To Valentine’s Day in Liverpool. Breakfast At Tiffany’s at The Bombed Out Church Spend Valentines evening watching the classic movie, ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. Wrap up (you can take some blankets with you!) and get ready to snuggle…
The founder of Bongo’s Bingo has announced plans for a new multi-purpose Music, Arts, Drinking and Eating space made from re-purposed shipping containers, known as Content. Based in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, Content aims to plug the need for a flexible, modular space, with an environmentally conscious mindset, and a focus not on its exterior, but on its contents. With an emphasis on quality and value for money. Working with the creative minds of Carl Turner…
Just in time for Chinese New Year, the year of the pig is upon us, considered to bless us all with wealth and fortune. Now that’s something we can get on board with! So while we’re all set to get mega rich this year, how about grabbing a slice of That’ll do Pig to kick off the proceedings? Get ready to feast on pork marinated with 5 spice, ginger and honey, red chillies, spring onion,…
Tickets are now on sale for Royal Liver Building 360 tours as the countdown to its opening draws nearer. The operators, Heritage Great Britain, today unveiled a new website and online booking system for Liverpool’s newest visitor experience. Bookings will initially be available from May 2019 onwards, with earlier dates being released once the official opening date is revealed. A new team, brought in to manage the forthcoming attraction, has also been announced, led by…
In the setting of one of the UK’s oldest public police stations, Furnival’s Well typifies the modern drinks service Liverpool is famed for. Partnering with their upstairs restaurant, Bitter Social, the venue will be curating an evening of true Victorian opulence. Lavish Cumbrae Rock Oysters are served with Champagne whilst Caviar will be served with their Liquid Aphrodisiac! Not to forget alongside a whole host of other pleasant luxuries! The Victorian Valentine’s Experience will take place over…
Ukebox bring us new feel-good music from the heart of Liverpool with the release of their latest single Stay In Your Lane. The track is now available on all major digital platforms. Stay In Your Lane is the definition of a catchy tune. By combining upbeat pop melodies with a driving bassline, they deliver a truly stand out record. The band of 5 from Liverpool perform all of their songs using a range of different…
The Jockey Club Live and Haydock Park Racecourse has announced that Nile Rodgers & CHIC will be visiting the historic racecourse on the 22 June, joining previously announced Jess Glynne (7 June) and Rick Astley (20 July) as part of their summer season of live concerts. Expect to hear some of the best-known pop anthems from the last four decades. With more than 200 production credits to his name, the scope of Nile Rodgers’ peerless influence is undeniable. As the co-founder…
Castle Street Coffee has launched today at Santa Maluco. This will be as a permanent feature, acting as the sister shop to Liverpool favourite, Bold Street Coffee. Graffiti Spirits Group and Bold Street Coffee began a partnership in 2018, when the popular baristas ran a pop-up at Santa Maluco during the brief closure of their permanent residency, 89 Bold Street. Fortunately, Bold Street Coffee returned to their original shop in October 2018, following the success…
Okay. So you have bought your tickets and perhaps booked the baby-sitter. You are really looking forward to the gig. It’s going to be great. But spare a thought for the person hovering around, slightly anxious, never settled. This is the Promoter. The person who has turned a thought into a reality. This is the person who have made it all happen. Without their imagination and drive, you are still at home or somewhere else.…
The Baltic Triangle is probably the fastest growing and trendiest area in Liverpool and even though you can often find me around the vintage shops; having brunch or a drink; every time I go it surprises me with something new! A few months ago, I bumped into Steve Bayley, one of the artists based there, and this is how I discovered Hub Art Studios. Thank goodness! Because this place really is a hidden gem. As…
We’ve found the best Sunday Roasts so you can just go and enjoy them. Thank us later! If there’s one thing we don’t have a shortage of in this wonderful city of ours, it’s incredible spots for us to grab the perfect Sunday scran. And would it even be Sunday if this was anything other than a roast dinner with all the trimmings!? We think not… With so much choice though, it can be a…
Let’s face it; we’re all often guilty of wanting our food FAST. Whether this be speeding through a takeout drive through, or impatiently tapping our fingers on the restaurant table waiting for our starters to arrive… Sometimes it can feel as if we’ve forgotten the joy of waiting for our food, as well as the gratification that preparing it from scratch gives us. Enter Flour Will Fly. If you haven’t already heard of these guys…
Pilgrim triumph in the third episode of BBC Two’s My Million Pound Menu, earning investment to bring their restaurant and bar concept to life at Liverpool’s eagerly-anticipated Duke Street Food & Drink Market, launching April 2019. Drawing inspiration from the ancient pilgrimage, the ‘Camino de Santiago’, Pilgrim challenges the traditional ‘tapas’ model of Spanish dining with a flexitarian, sustainable menu, which explores the flavours of the Iberian Peninsula. Founded by Managing Director, James Duffield; Chef…