Trattoria 51 has unveiled its brand-new 51 Prosecco & Spritzer Bar in a bid to further its stance as an authentic Italian dining and drinking destination. The popular Old Hall Street venue has transformed its downstairs floor space to include a distinctive bar area ideal for after-work drinks or weekend merriments. Complete with a grand leather booth stretching across the front of the property together with intimate window seats, the designated bar area allows guests to sip away in stylish and sophisticated surroundings. Restaurateur Attilio Sergi said: “As part of ongoing company developments, we want to transition from simply…
Riding on the wave of indie-pop fury, Wide Eyed Boy return with latest single ‘Loving You is So Easy’ from their self-titled debut EP. The multi-national four-piece crossed paths at Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and are rapidly making strides as one of the city’s beguiling new acts. In addition to releasing new material, the band supported Feeder on tour, and added a string of German headline shows and festival slots under their belt over…
LIMF is set for it’s biggest year to date and we’ve got all the stage breakdowns and times right here so get planning your weekend now. Thursday, July 20 At the Palm House 7pm – midnight: LIMF Presents Good Times, with Norman Jay 7pm: Norman Jay MBE Friday, July 21 Central Stage LIMF Presents at Summer Jam Garage Classical Presented by DK Spoony, hosted by Jay Hynd At Sefton Park 8.30pm: DJ Spoony 8.30pm: Royal…
It feels like we never go more than a month or two without a beer festival pitching up in the city. But we’re definitely not complaining. Next, it’s the turn of The Bombed-Out Church Cider & Beer Festival taking place at Liverpool’s iconic St Luke’s Church and its surrounding gardens. Following on from the first event back in 2015, organisers Real Ale Events promise this year’s outing will be bigger and better than before.…
This year the Liverpool Food & Drink Festival celebrate their 10th anniversary and they’ve made no exception with their festival line up on 16th and 17th September. However, this year they couldn’t just leave it there, as they will be kick starting the festival with something really really special and something that has never been done before in Liverpool. On Friday 15th September you are invited to their biggest celebration yet; Beauty and the Feast hosted by celebrity chef Gizzi Erskine…
To celebrate five years of the award shortlisted music blog, The Music Manual will host a Summer Shindig, which will bring together all that is good about Liverpool’s ever growing music industry. The Music Manual Presents series over the last few years have featured artists such as Blossoms, Purple Heart Parade and Kashmere. Founder and editor of The Music Manual, Lauren Jones said: “I can’t believe the blog is now five years old. I remember…
Just when you thought the summer of music festivals were all sold out, save some space in your calendar for the Musicians Against Homelessness event in September. Supporting the local community and teaming up with the charity Crisis, the event is honouring British musicians and raising awareness of a good cause. The festival will take place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of September at Hangar 34 on Greenland Street in the Baltic Triangle, and…
Future Boss Club is set to host its inaugural event in its series of ‘She Does’ seminars this week. ‘She Does… Digital!’ will take place on Thursday, July 13 at Launch 22 whereby guests who wish to enhance and develop their digital and technical skills can participate in an interactive seminar. Hosted by a panel of leading industry experts including Liverpool Girl Geeks, Innovators Hub, Uniform and more, the event will also treat guests to pizza, prosecco…
It’s been dubbed the drink of summer 2017 and ALL the cool kids are sipping it. Aperol Spritz has arrived in Liverpool and it’s made its mark. A cocktail that packs a tangy punch it’s the perfect mix of Prosecco, Aperol and Soda (and don’t you go forgetting a slice of orange to garnish!) It’s light enough to make it more than easy to make your way through multiple glasses on a summers evening and…
IZAKAYA Sushi Liverpool opened its doors in January 2016 under the ownership and supervision of Harry Marquart, Kurt Wilson and Gabriella Rose King, and nearly some 18 months later, it’s interesting to see how this culinary project has bedded itself into the Liverpool gastronomic landscape. Well, going by our recent visit, things are going extremely well indeed. Myself and The G were Sushi Virgins, and it’s always unsettling to endeavour to undertake a new experience.…
Indian music ensemble Tarang will launch their new album in Liverpool this July, with a live performance at Capstone Theatre. On 21st July, Tarang return to the Capstone stage with an exciting concert showcasing their brilliant new album ‘Undone’, opening this year’s Indika festival. After a self-imposed hiatus, Tarang returns to the stage with a groundbreaking new sound, paving the way forward for experimentation and innovation with Indian classical music. Taking inspiration from music across the globe, Tarang’s…
Fancy spending your Thursday night having a few drinks; listening to local musicians with stunning views of Liverpool’s skyline? Why not do it in aid of mental health too? Creative co-working space Launch22 has teamed up with Liverpool Mental Health Consortium (LMHC) to bring you an evening jam packed with some of the very best acts from Liverpool’s renowned music scene. The line-up will include Mel Bowen, Hannah Kewn, and Dave & Anwar among others performing live acoustic sets.…
Retuning to Liverpool’s Pier Head Village from June 30, Pier Head Village will be taking over Liverpool’s waterfront with an action-packed summer programme of culture and entertainment, which will now include a modern visual experience produced by Firebrand, the team who built the Harry Potter Experience. Scarlett Raven and Marc Marot’s latest exhibition, The Danger Tree, commemorates the World War I’s most iconic poets using the latest technology in augmented reality to weave poetry, animation…
The spotlight will be shining on Liverpool’s independent businesses from 3rd to 9th July to celebrate Independent’s week culminating in an exciting one-day celebration on Bold Street. Independent’s Week comes courtesy of Liverpool BID Company and will celebrate the success of businesses on and around Castle Street, Old Hall Street, the Cavern Quarter, Church Street, Metquarter and Bold Street. The week will bring a whole of host of special offers and events inside various independent businesses in…
Bongo’s Bingo has announced 6 new summer dates for August which go on sale 6pm tomorrow, Saturday 1st July. There are two new dates on Thursday 3rd and Saturday 5th August, and four brand new shows too announced for 24th, 26th, 27th and 31st August. All events take place at the Camp and Furnace. These shows are part of the newly themed Space Shuttle production which launches on 10th August in the city. Expect the usual…
The Botanical Garden, the idyllic hideaway nestled away in the Baltic Triangle, is set to open two brand new spaces on Friday 30th June in Liverpool. Dockleaf and Kiosk are both stunning venues for very different reasons; each is set in a part of Liverpool’s rich history, placed in the grounds and the actual main building of the immense and historic Cain’s Brewery. Yet they both have the same DNA, too, featuring a range of…
The world’s longest, continuous, inflatable obstacle course, is hitting the North West in July. Thrill-seekers can enjoy the 1,000ft long Labyrinth Challenge when it visits Haydock Park Racecourse across the weekend of July 29-30. The giant inflatable playground, designed for grown-ups (ages 12+) to unleash their inner child, features more than 30 interactive and wacky obstacles including jump-offs, hurdles, biff n’ bash sections, balance beams and giant balls. Set across five themed zones – the Lava Zone, Jungle Zone, Toxic…
LIV Organic are relocating to the Baltic Triangle for the day to introduce their fresh organic products in an outdoor farmers market setting. LIV Organic is a modern concept to your regular food shop, offering only the best in organic, natural and free from foods. LIV’s core concept is to provide healthy foods to all its customers to help them lead a longer, healthier life. Their store on Bold Street opened back in April and…
Brouhaha International has announced that it is broadening its appeal and relocating its International Street Festival and Liverpool Carnival to Sefton Park this Summer. Giles Agis, executive director also revealed that Brouhaha is collaborating for the very first time with LIMF and Liverpool City Council as part of the wider context of the music festival, enabling the Toxteth-based charity to expose its work to new audiences. “We’re really excited to be performing alongside LIMF’s line up…
Visitors to Liverpool Central Library during the weekend of July 8th-9th will walk into the fourth chapter of an amazing story. Liverpool Book Art, fresh from successfully creating 2016’s popular Shakespeare-themed exhibition, returns this summer for the fourth time to occupy the refurbished city centre gem with the diverse work of a wide array of leading book artists. What is book art? – We’re glad you asked… the book art banner houses a whole host of interesting, intriguing and…