Liverpool music promoters Out of Context have announced the line-up for their 1st Birthday Party; Welcoming to the stage MC Nelson (Nelson), KYAMI and Blue Saint on Friday 2nd of November at 81 Renshaw, Liverpool. MC Nelson is one of Liverpool’s most hotly tipped talents. With a relentless flow and commanding stage presence it is no surprise that he has gained a strong following within the North West. Recently he featured on the Punch Records “Welcome To My City” Tour which seen…
Following last year’s success, the secret bar above Salt Dog Slims will be transformed into ‘Miracle on Seel Street’ – a grown-up grotto of festive treats opening on Friday 16th November. ‘83’, the secret bar owned by independent bar and restaurant group, Graffiti Spirits, will undergo a dazzling winter makeover and open its doors once again as ‘Miracle on Seel Street’ to offer a cosy yuletide retreat in the city – think Christmas films, leather…
It seems that the legendary revolution has been around since the beginning of time, always a trusty place to go and get your vodka fix on a night out or enjoy their infamous 2 4 1 happy hour with some of the most inventive but delicious cocktails around featured on a gloriously vast menu. Of course, Revolution is also known for its food offerings, but recently the St Peter’s square branch have taken things up…
Wahaca, the Mexican restaurant group, is teaming up with popular Liverpool bar, El Bandito and the Graffiti Spirits Group, to launch a 3 month rooftop bar residency above its restaurant off Hanover Street, in the heart of Liverpool this October. The collaboration, a first for both groups, will see El Bandito transform Wahaca Liverpool’s rooftop bar into a new home for the North West’s best Mezcal and tequila-based cocktails, set in a unique 1st floor…
Rudy’s, a thriving independent Neapolitan pizzeria, that originally opened in the heart of ‘little Italy’ Ancoats, in Manchester in 2015, and has since expanded successfully to Peter Street in the city, serving, to wide acclaim, the best pizzas in the world, will again be expanding its operations. The new pizzeria will open a 120 cover restaurant in a stripped back industrial style on Castle Street, Liverpool this winter. The critical acclaim of Rudy’s has been…
This All Hollow’s Eve, The Secret Cinema Club, promises to break the norm of your usual ‘boring’ movie experience. Pick axing through cinematic boundaries and chasing down the mundane with a chainsaw, organisers are warning that guests be prepared to be ‘scared’ and frightfully ‘wowed,’ as this new hair raising spooktacular concept comes to Liverpool. “I’ve got two huge passions in my life, music and film” says organiser/promoter Sie Austin (Dig Deep). “I’m a proper…
Junkyard Golf Club, the leading crazy golf concept, is to open in Liverpool ONE. The 17,000 sq ft site will be the brand’s fifth location in the UK and will launch early 2019. Located on The Terrace in the heart of Liverpool ONE’s dining and leisure offer, Junkyard Golf Club will be designed by an in-house team in conjunction with OBI Property. The brand will be offering three unique 9-hole courses with unusual designs: Pablo,…
With the return of everyone’s favourite television show and Paul Hollywood’s face to our screens, it’s hard not to constantly have cake, pastries or some kind of baked goods on the brain and so we were delighted when Liverpool based independent bakery, Rough Handmade invited us down to not only sample some of their amazing sweet treats but to even try our ha d at making them ourselves. We were excited to say the least.…
Following the success of its inaugural Jazz Festival this August Bank Holiday, a popular Hope Street venue is aiming its sights on becoming the epicentre of live Jazz in the city. Since opening in 2013, Frederiks bar and restaurant has always has a reputation for performance, with music lovers drawn to the venue not only for the artists on the bill, but the ambient surroundings, including a cosy fire, extensive cocktail menu and knowledgeable,…
Independent artisan coffee house, Peaberry Coffee House and Kitchen, is opening its second outlet at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool on Saturday 8th September, with 50% off food for its weeklong soft launch. Specialising in wholesome freshly made food, the café which was launched in Waterloo in May 2017 by husband and wife team Graeme and Clare Farrington, will bring a diverse menu of locally sourced meat, fish, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dishes to its new waterfront home. The family-run…
Sixteen bars, two evenings, one landmark venue. The UK’s leading cocktail festival is back to deliver a double header of cocktail creativity in one of the world’s finest neoclassical buildings, St George’s Hall. Secret speakeasies, members bars, party bars and glamorous institutions are coming together in pop-up form to celebrate the quality and diversity of Liverpool’s world class cocktail scene. From RopeWalks to the Albert Dock’s and on to The Baltic Triangle all in just…
Fresh off the release of their second studio album, Tuareg band, IMARHAN bring their Saharan traditional folk and Algerian rai music to District in Liverpool this September. Imarhan released their self-titled debut album in 2016, when their tender, soulful, intense vision of a genre that was already flooded with talent and exposure still managed to float to the top and be heralded as a pivotal record of the “New Wave Of Tuareg Music”. The band then released their…
This September, The Scouse Diaries are hosting Liverpool’s first ever Summer Bark-B-Q at Courtyard Bar & Restaurant in the city centre. The event will allow guests to spend their Sunday afternoon enjoying great food, themed drinks and live music but most importantly, they can bring their four-legged friends (that’s what really matters!). The Scouse Diaries said “The Bark-B-Q is an event dedicated to mans best friend and we want them their to celebrate with us.…
One of Liverpool’s most popular venues, The Florist on Hardman Street, are hosting an ‘Autism Family Friendly Brunch’ on Thursday 30th August. They have enlisted the help of Barnardo’s for staff training purposes, so that the team are mindful of subtle changes that can make a huge difference. Environmental factors, such as music and lighting, will be altered according to the advice they have been given, to ensure a relaxed and pleasurable experience for all guests, along also with…
The Titanic hotel isn’t only home to a fantastic, relaxing spa, stylish rooms, an epic rum bar and spectacular views, it also has its very own fine dining restaurant, established in its own right as Stanley’s bar and grill, in which, whether you’re staying in the hotel or not, you can enjoy a three course meal from their creative but also classically British a la carte style menu, whilst looking over the stunning and historical…
As the creative mind behind Lucy Maggie Designs we caught up with Lucy Spence to find out more about her love of imaginative greetings cards, which you’re going to want to send to everyone you know. “I’ve always enjoyed drawing and creating things, but being a greetings card artist is something I kind of just fell into.” says Lucy, who studied a mix of both English and Illustration at University whilst figuring out what she wanted…
The Jacaranda first opened in Liverpool in the late 1950s as a music bar designed to showcase local musicians looking for opportunities on the live music scene and the philosophy of the venue is the same to this day, although much has changed since the ’50s. The Jacaranda is such a well known name around Liverpool and the world largely due to the The Beatles, who were regular customers in the Jac and played some of their…
In recent months, our waterfront has become a foodie paradise, from the opening of the Dockside Dining club to independent eateries such as Rough Handmade Bakery and Tapas hangout Lunyalita and with National Burger day this week, what better excuse to visit the Docks to indulge in everyone’s favourite treat?! Revolucion de Cuba Everyone’s favourite Cuban hangout has pulled some serious strings for this year’s national burger day, creating none less than two delicious offerings.…
There’s huge plans for the Jacaranda’s 60th Birthday…. This August Bank Holiday weekend will be full of celebration as the legendary Slater Street club,The Jacaranda, turns 60 years old! Coinciding with International BeatleWeek and with The Jacaranda being the birth place of the Fab Four, celebrations across the city are set to be massive. Both the original venue, and its ground-breaking new Seel Street offshoot, Phase One, will collaborate to celebrate this impressive milestone with…
It feels like an exciting time for live music in Liverpool with many musicians and bands being propelled into the spotlight on a National level in recent months and one such band making waves across the country are Seprona. Having had a huge summer across the festival circuit this summer, Seprona have announced details of a special homecoming show to celebrate the release of their highly anticipated debut EP, Seprona. Don’t miss them at Liverppol’s…