One of favourite Bold Street eating spots, Pieminister are going to be serving up a very special pie this Black Friday. If you’re already fed up with hearing about Black Friday then fear not, because we’re actually talking about Black Pie Day! Pieminister first renamed Black Friday in November 2015 to raise funds for Shelter and this year they’ve taken things one step further, baking their pies in a black charcoal-pastry. These Black Pie Day pies will be available at…
LACES OUT! is back with its 9th festival since it began back in 2014, in its new home Hinterlands, Liverpool. The sneaker event has just turned 4, and the guys have some big surprises in store for Saturday November 24th in the city. The popular trainer festival will bring sneaker lovers from across the world together in Liverpool to dig through thousands of rare, vintage and dead stock trainers brought along by the huge number…
With Sunday 9 December about to sell out, Bongo’s Bingo announce a brand-new festive Brunch on Sunday 16 December with Burger Joe Just when you thought the Xmas anticipation couldn’t possibly get any bigger, Bongo’s Bingo drops in with an extra special present ahead of the festive season of madness. With their first Brunch By Bongo’s Bingo Xmas show about to sell out – redolent of fiery hearths, cups of mulled wine and Wham’s Last Christmas playing…
Music, quiz nights, renowned chefs and more in store for the Mexican-Inspired Evil Eye Burrito Bar. Evil Eye Burrito Shack has been a big player on the Smithdown Road scene for a while now, serving up some top notch Mexican-influenced food along with a cosy bar atmosphere which has made it a popular spot with locals and now things are looking even brighter with some positive developments lined up. In recent months they’ve had the…
This Christmas, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, is throwing a magical Christmas Extravaganza, taking place on Thursday 22nd November, from 4-‐9pm. With a whole array of wonderful offerings and events due to take place in the following weeks, this event will be the perfect taster of what to expect at Christmas on the Dock. Complete with an amazing ice sculpture trail, delicious roasted chestnuts, the Salvation Army choir, a pop-up Christmas tree shop, and numerous special…
Since 2012, Fleetmac Wood have been hosting their tunnel-visioned event with an extensive back catalogue of Fleetwood Mac. With curated and created remixes and edits they have shared their passion with like-minded hedonists all over the world. After a hugely popular event at Constellations last Summer they are back with another spectacular night up their sleeves. To celebrate the return of Fleetmac Wood, the club night that turns classic Fleetwood Mac tracks into dance anthems, to…
Emilio Pinchi is a name that’s been on our radar for a few years and for good reason. Since the first time we caught him live we always try and track him down on whatever festival stage or intimate gig that he’s on the bill for. Emilio is one of those singer-songwriters who’s music covers the everyday stuff which we can all relate to and he manages to do it in an often funny and…
Updated for 2019 – Unfortunately Slim’s Pork Chop Express is now permanently closed. But the team behind the venue are opening a brand new NYC style gourmet diner on Bold Street, Slim’s. How can a Liverpool restaurant set itself apart from all the competition it faces when there’s so much choice out there? Well Slim’s Pork Chop Express has always done a good job of this for us, not only because we are massive fans…
Sometimes all you want on a cold November evening after a hearty meal is to curl up on the couch back at home, with some mindless tv shows but we decided to beat the Autumnal blues and headed over to El Bandito’s pop bar at popular Mexican restaurant Wahacha. The El Bandito guys have taken over the top floor bar space and are serving up some of the finest Mexican-inspired cocktails we’ve ever had the…
Liverpool Sound City returns for its 12th year in 2019 (3- 5 May) and it’s been a rollercoaster ride for what is arguably the city’s biggest music festival. We look ahead to next years event and here’s 3 reasons why we’re excited. The line-up so far: The festival has announced some quality acts to kick off the excitement for the 12th year. Loyle Carner and Mabel head up the national talent on display along with…
Love Actually has become one of the Nations favourite Christmas films, so expect tickets to go fast for this amazing live concert and film screening at the Philharmonic Hall. The Novello Orchestra will perform Craig Armstrong’s evocative score at these shows, with the film being projected onto a huge screen. Armstrong is one of the UK’s most recognised film composers, with his work being awarded a BAFTA for his Achievement in Film Music. With the film…
Last winter The Lodge at The Club House (Liverpool One) set up one of the comfiest, cosiest pop up cinemas we’ve ever experienced and they are back this year showing a host of brilliant films. Littered with comfortable sofas and arm chairs, huge fireplace, a dedicated bar and authentic winter decorations. This mini-retreat is a perfect getaway to sit back, relax and catch some amazing movies in the heart of Liverpool. Evening showings are for…
Love gin? Love food? Then you’ll love this! On Wednesday 21 November The Ginsmiths of Liverpool and Love Lane Brewery brings you a private fine dining experience with a twist! Get your tastebuds tingling as they serve up a stunning 5 course dinner seated right in the middle of the distillery! This is the second event of what will be a regular “dinner in the distillery” events programme. Tickets are very limited so don’t miss…
World-famous, award-winning, Glastonbury Festival performing, family rave sensation Big Fish Little Fish are back at Hangar 34, Liverpool for a family Christmas rave up. Family fun for the post-rave generation of parents, rave legend Mark Archer (Altern-8) will be providing the (grown-up) tunes for families to dance together on the dancefloor with confetti cannons, bubbles, giant balloons and parachute dance finale. There will also be Lonely Planet Kids craft tables with themed crafting, a large…
Liverpool International Film Festival has announced this years line up of screenings happening at the Toxteth TV studios, with highlights of the Festival include the Bill Murray comic documentary “Bill Murray – Life Stories” on Saturday 10th November. The Liverpool Film Festival is one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the UK and you don’t have to be a film-maker or a cinema aficionado to enjoy the festival; everyone is welcome. Tickets are…
False Confessions: A Conversation with Laura Nirider and Steven Drizin Brendan Dassey’s Lawyers ft. in Making a Murderer season 2. Join Laura Nirider and Steven Drizin, at Liverpool’s Grand Central Dome on December 7 as they discuss coerced and false confessions, interrogation tactics, and the wrongful conviction of Brendan Dassey whose case and post conviction process has captivated the world. Laura Nirider is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center on…
The world’s most iconic dance brand Ministry of Sound have announced ‘The Annual Classical’, an orchestral tour which celebrates and reimagines their legendary dance music compilation The Annual. 23 years on from the debut compilation release, The Annual Classical will see Ministry of Sound taking out a 50 piece classical orchestra to tour the UK. There will be a world premier at London’s Royal Festival Hall on January 26th, with a full six-date UK tour starting in May…
The hardest thing about being a restaurateur is having constant worries about various, constant things. For example worries about staffing, suppliers, produce. I suppose all of these things can be wrapped up into one over-arching theme – consistency. And the scaling and triumph over Mount Consistency on an everyday basis must be paramount factor in your business being successful or not. And to that, I have to admit, Lunya over the years has constantly met…
We caught up with Emilio Pinchi in a favourable Liverpool hostelry, and between drinks we chatted about this and that, art and music. And then we talked about his latest release, the “Holiday” EP, his debut for local label Klee Music… LN: How does this EP differ from the previous recordings, with regard to recording process, song- writing, subject matter and themes? EP: This EP was sort of the opposite in a lot of ways. The…
The breath-taking, award-winning Ice Jet ride, which is the only one in the UK, is returning to Liverpool Ice Festival this year, to give thrill-seekers the ride of their lives at the iconic Pier Head. Traveling at white-knuckle speeds of up to 80mph, riders in the two-seater sled cars will experience the incredibly fast twisting thrills of a bobsleigh racing on an ice track, all complete with realistic sounds, snow effects and £20,000 worth of…