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Welcome

It is a pleasure for me to introduceLiverpool Night&Day Magazine.

It is not only a guide for local visitors whoonly come into the City Centre every now andagain, but for tourists who come from all aroundthe world.

Few cities in the world can boastLiverpool’s tourist offering. Whether you are aculture vulture, music fanatic, ravenous foodie orretail queen, Liverpool will not disappoint.

From world class attractions, shopping andsport to legendary music and nightlife, the cityregion is bursting with the widest choice ofthings to do.

With the largest collection of museumsand galleries anywhere outside of London, thecity’s culture and heritage are at the very heart ofthe destination. There’s a fantastic selection ofperformance spaces too from grand theatres tointimate clubs.

As a UNESCO World Heritage City,Liverpool has a unique mix of contemporaryand classic architecture, not to mention twomagnificently different Cathedrals and of course,

the stunning Liverpool Waterfront. With such acompact, visitor-friendly city centre you caneasily explore the destination on foot.

From Premiership football to the world’smost famous steeplechase, the finest stretch ofChampionship golf and the most successfulRugby League club, Liverpool City Region’s hasan unrivalled sporting heritage.

If shopping is a sport, then we can addthat to the list too! Liverpool is now one of thetop retail destinations in the country witheverything from high street favourites toexclusive independent boutiques and quirky giftshops including the £1bn Liverpool OneShopping Centre that alone attracted 25 millionshoppers last year. Others find our attraction isour superb restaurants and hotels catering forevery budget

Liverpool is 5th in the top ten UK holidaydestinations leading the way not only in theNorthwest but also in the English regions.

This is why I enjoy my job as Lord Mayorof Liverpool so much; I get the opportunity toshow this great city in a good light. I also cometo work in one of its most iconic buildings andfeel lucky to do so!

The Town Hall is a great building and hasso much to give to visitors and the community itserves, it should be used a whole lot more. Ifyou want to know more about what I do, whathappens in The Town Hall or book the buildingfor an occasion call 0151 233 2030

This is just one building amongst hundredsthat should be explored so much more and thismagazine will make sure people will have theopportunity to do that!

In conclusion, whether you’re coming toLiverpool for an afternoon of shopping or aholiday, this magazine is the essential guide thateveryone will want and need.

Lord Mayor of Liverpool

Councillor Gary Millar

Twitter: @garymillar

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Facts & info2 Welcome

Greetings from the Lord Mayor

16 Interesting Facts

Things you may not know!

32 City Map

A detailed street map

58 Essential Information

What you need to know

Places18 Albert Dock

A Liverpool landmark

36-43 Wirral Peninsula

Beautiful Coast & Country

Lifestyle20 Shopping

Summer shopping in the city

44 Food & Drink

Bars & Restaurants

60 Business

Property & finance

Entertainment4 What’s On

Summer events

28 Attractions

What to see & do

52 Nightlife

Liverpool nights

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Summer Events

No matter what your taste, you arecertain to find an event, exhibition,production or spectacle to tickle yourfancy in Liverpool. The following

pages offer a summary of some of the big events whichwill take place in the city this season. For furtherdetails or ticketing info on a specific event, check outthe event website or the website of the event location,or log onto: www.visitliverpool.com

FESTIVALS

CreamfieldsAugust 23 – 25

Saturday’s stage will be headlined by AndiDurrant. He will be joined by one of the mostpopular and in demand DJs in the North ofEngland, Anton Powers and the Cream Ibizaresidents James Dutton and Josh Demello plusGeorge Kafetzis, Tim Owen, the DataTransmission DJs, Ed Mackie, Jack Eye Jones andJigsaw.

Liverpool International Music Festival FringeAugust 23 – 26

The hugely successful Fringe Festival willreturn for 2013 adding a cutting edge element asthe city celebrates its original grassroots musiciansin venues which support live music all year round.

EXHIBITIONS

Merseystyle: Photographs by The Caravan GalleryThroughout summer at

Museum of Liverpool

This exhibition explores Liverpool andWirral by revealing the people, places,

architecture and humour that give Merseyside itsdistinctiveness. The exhibition of more than 40photographs has been created in partnership withThe Caravan Gallery.

Telling Tales:

The Art of Indian StorytellingUntil September 8 at World Museum Liverpool

In India, you are never far from a goodstory. It’s a land of epic stories and greatstorytellers. This vibrant exhibition full of colours,textures, sounds and smells brings India to theheart of Liverpool.

20:20 ExhibitionJune 19 to July 28 at Bluecoat

30 print workshops across the UK andIreland, including the Bluecoat, took part in the20:20 Print Exchange, now in its third year.Organised by Salford’s Hot Bed Press, theexhibition demonstrates the strength and breadthof current printmaking.

Charles Fréger and Eva StenramUntil Aug 25 at Open Eye Gallery

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In collaboration with LOOK/13, LiverpoolInternational Photography Festival, Open EyeGallery premieres in the UK the work of CharlesFréger and Eva Stenram.

Double Take: Portraits fromthe Keith Medley ArchiveThroughout summer at Walker Art Gallery

'Double Take: Portraits from the KeithMedley Archive' features high street studioportraits of Merseysiders in the 1960s.

ALIVE: In The Face Of Death Until Sep 15 at Walker Art Gallery

This collaboration between the Walker ArtGallery and Rankin has been developed by BBCNorth and BBC Two’s The Culture Show as mediapartner. Part of the exhibition will feature imagesof everyday people who know they are runningout of time.

Chagall: Modern MasterThroughout summer at Tate Liverpool

Marc Chagall (1887–1985) is one of thegreat artists of thelast century.Bringing togethermore than sixtypaintings and aselection of workson paper from acrossthe world, Chagall:Modern Mastertakes a fresh look atthis compelling artistwho created some of the most poetic andenduring images of the twentieth century.

CONCERTS

International Beatleweek 2013August 21 – 27

Organised by one of Liverpool’s leading touroperators Cavern City Tours, the annualInternational Beatleweek Festival celebrates themusic of the most famous pop group the world hasever known.

Saturday with The BeatlesEvery Saturday throughout the year at Cavern Club

Book your tickets for the Cavern throughVisitLiverpool and save time and money! Enjoythe music of the Beatles performed by one of theCavern Club’s resident Beatles tribute bands whopresent a theatre style show in the Cavern LiveLounge.

STAGE & SHOW

80 Miles From HomeJuly 26 – 27 at Unity Theatre

1941 and Hitler’s bombs are raining downon Liverpool. That’s the theme of thisperformance which takes place at Unity Theatre.

Markus Birdman & Vikki Stone

July 23 at Unity Theatre

After sixty years of marriage, Grandma sadlydied, followed ten days later, by Grandpa. “That’sso romantic”, said my partner, “died of a brokenheart!” “Nah, died of hunger.” It’s about love, it’sabout loss, it’s about an hour.

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BouncersJuly 19 to August 17 at

Royal Court Liverpool

Times might change but some things staythe same. It’s 1985 and Ralph, Les, Judd andLucky Eric are ready for another night on thedoors of The Grafton while the club fills up withcharacters that you will all recognise.

Is There Anybody There?July 18 – 20 at Unity Theatre

An achingly funny comedy about life, deathand best mates. Bridie’s jewellery is missing,Justin’s knitting a willy-warmer and Connie’swardrobe has a strange life of its own. Who cansolve these mysteries? The local psychic is calledfor help.

Acoustic NightJuly 16 at Unity Theatre

Jay Lewis: A member of CAST and TheLa’s, Jay Lewis has crafted a style of ‘Merseybeat’combined with heartfelt songs.

Anna Corcoran: With echoes of CaroleKing and Joni Mitchell, Anna performed to a sell-out Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in support of hernew E.P. Anything Better.

When I was a girl I used to scream and shoutJuly 11 – 13 at Unity Theatre

‘If your lips look like they’ll take a kiss,things won’t go far wrong. A coming of age storyfollowing the sexual misconceptions of Fionagrowing up with her best friend Vari and herrepressive mother.

Extreme Withdrawal Is ManifestJuly 12 at The Lantern Theatre

‘Some patients experience hallucinations,often of voices ridiculing them and may havedelusions that they have been responsible for ahorrific catastrophe’.

SPORTING EVENTS

Cage Warriors presentsCage Warriors 57July 20 at Echo Arena Liverpool

Europe's leading mixed martial artspromotion will come to Echo Arena for the firsttime this summer when Cage Warriors 57 takesplace on Saturday 20 July. Cage Warriors 57,which will feature top fighters from the UK andabroad, will be the biggest MMA card ever to beheld in Liverpool and will be broadcast livearound the world.

Shankly Bike Ride Aug 29 to Sep 1 at

Pier Head & The Three Graces

Would you like to pedal the peaks withRobbie Fowler in celebration of Shankly’s 100thbirthday? Liverpool Football Club’s official charity,Liverpool FC Foundation, is hosting a uniquecharity bike ride to raise money to help improvepeople’s lives.

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Brouhaha International Street Festival July 19- 28 at various locations

Musicians, dancers, circus performers,carnival artists from around the world willagain take to the streets for this year’s festival,with new international performances in theCity Centre and across Liverpool.

The 10-day festival culminates in twoflagship events on Saturday 27th July 2013 withthe Liverpool International Carnival and theWorld in Princes Park from 12 noon.

Brazilica Carnival Day July 20 at Williamson Square

A host of top Brazilian bands and artistswill hit Liverpool on Saturday 20 July when

Brazilica Carnival Day takes over the citycentre.

As well as a 500-strong evening parade,Williamson Square will for the third yearrunning host a music stage throughout the dayand evening.

Revellers can enjoy a great programme ofmusic and samba dancing, with an outdoor‘cocktail shack’ and stalls offering the best inBrazilian food. Rio-based Beatle BandSargento Pimenta visit Brazilica for the firsttime.

Liverpool International

Music FestivalAugust 18 to September 22 at

various locations

Liverpool will live up to its reputation as aleading music city when it plays host to diverseglobal acts as part of the brand new LiverpoolInternational Music Festival (LIMF).

It will see some of the biggest names inmusic descend from 18 August to 22September. It kicks off on 18 August as NeilYoung & Crazy Horse perform at the EchoArena. Among the other performers will be:

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JLS, Soul II Soul, Little Mix, The Christians,Connie Lush, the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra and a whole host ofother acts.

Liverpool

Food & Drink Festival September 7-8 at Sefton Park

The sixth edition of the Liverpool Food &Drink Festival will start with a huge open-airculinary celebration in Sefton Park on 7th and8th September. As well as the usual weekendgiant feast in the heart of Sefton Park, the

festival will include a week-long programme offood and drink festivities at bars, restaurantsand arts venues around the city.

More than 60 producers and 100 chefsfrom the city’s bars, cafes and restaurants havealready committed to taking part in this year’sFestival. Around 40,000 people from across theregion are expected to attend the event.

Port Sunlight FestivalSeptember 21-22 at Port Sunlight

Port Sunlight Village Trust will once againhold their annual Village Festival on Saturday

21st & Sunday 22nd September 2013. Thisevent is taking the original summer and winterfestivals and turning them into one signatureevent that will coincide with its Founders Daycelebrations on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22ndSeptember 2013.

The event is free to attend and will offertwo full days of family fun, featuring live musicand dance, quality food and craft exhibitors, atraditional fairground, vintage vehicles andmuch more….all this will be set against thepicturesque backdrop of this historic village.

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Comedy & Theatre

Hot Water Comedy Club Upstairs @ The Crown Hotel Pub, Lime Street & Once A Month @ The Refreshment Rooms, Rock Ferry

Tel.: +44 0777 211 2344. www.hotwatercomedy.co.uk

Hot Water Comedy Club Liverpool runslive comedy shows every Friday, Saturday &Sunday, at some of the lowest prices in the city.Their shows feature some of the best circuitheadliners, TV comedians and yet undiscoveredacts in the country. Hot Water Comedy hasquickly become one of Liverpool's favouritecomedy venues amongst comedians andaudience alike.

Comedy Coach Tour6 Atlantic Pavillion Albert Dock

Tel.: +44 07964 755931.www.comedycoachtour.com

Laugh around Liverpool on a side-splittingsight seeing trip, the only tour of its kind. Enjoyjokes and comic impressions of the Beatles &football legends as well as famous Liverpoolpersonalities with our resident comedian. Seethe historic River Mersey, Pier Head and LiverBuilding, Mathew Street and Cavern Club,home of the Beatles, St George's Hall, and thetwo cathedrals before returning to the AlbertDock.

Lantern Theatre57 Blundell St

Tel.: +44 151 703 0000. www.thelanterntheatre.co.uk

Liverpool’s most intimate “Fringe” VenueThe Lantern Theatre is a family run, cosy andwelcoming Theatre situated in a convertedwarehouse near Liverpool One. Theauditorium holds up to 85 seats and has a fullylicensed bar. The Lantern hosts regularperformances from touring Theatre companies,local community groups, comedians andmusicians. Check out their website:www.thelanterntheatre.co.uk for details ofevents during your stay.

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Liverpool PrideSaturday 3 August

City Centre & Dale Street

Liverpool Pride returns for its fourthannual celebration on Saturday 3rd August anda super themed day of free music andentertainment is guaranteed.

Singing star Amelia Lily, will top the bill,as the Pride Festival goes into super-hero modeand you can expect to see an array of capedcrusaders taking flight at St. George’s Plateauat midday.

Thousands are expected to dress up astheir favourite super heroes for The PrideMarch, which gives the LGBT community,their friends and their families the chance totake to Liverpool’s streets in a blaze of colour,music and this year….SPANDEX!

Beatles WeekAugust 21-27 at various locations

The annual International BeatleweekFestival celebrates the music of the mostfamous pop group the world has everknown…..and it all happens in the place whereit all began – Liverpool.

This is truly an international event withbands from over 20 countries performing andand fans from over 40 countries cheering themon.

As well as live gigs, there are alsoexhibitions, memorabilia sales, guest speakers,video shows, sightseeing tours and aconvention. Festival venues include the CavernClub and Cavern Pub in Mathew Street, theAdelphi Hotel, Liverpool Cathedral and thePhilharmonic Hall.

Southport Flower ShowAugust 15-18 at Victoria Park

Southport Flower Show takes place inmid-August at Victoria Park which is withineasy walking distance from the town centre.

Stunning show gardens, the finest flowerand vegetable displays, specialist foods andbooks, celebrity guests and much more can beexperienced at this annual event.

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The Sunshine BoysAugust 15 to September 7 at Epstein Theatre.www.epsteinliverpool.co.uk

The Sunshine Boys centres on a one-timevaudevillian double-act, “Lewis and Clark” whohaven’t spoken to each other in years.

It’s 1972 in New York, and CBS invite thecomedy duo to be re-united for a nostalgicHistory of Comedy TV-special.

Forced together again, old rivalryresurfaces, tempers flare and side-splittingscenes unfold as they prepare to take centrestage for one last time. Andrew Schofield andAlan Stocks are The Sunshine Boys! Alsofeaturing Stephen Fletcher, Helen Carter, LiamTobin and Michael Fletcher.

Melody Loses Her MojoSeptember 20-28 at

Everyman Liverpool Playhouse

www.everymanplayhouse.com

This gritty, funny and emotional storyfollows three young people as they begin tofend for themselves in a world that sometimesfeels unreal.

This unique piece of Hip Hop Theatre,fusing spoken word, music, dance, puppetryand street art brings together a remarkableartistic team including Sue Buckmaster, KwesiJohnson and club artist Mark Wigan, alongside‘20 Stories High’s’ Keith Saha writer/director ofthe award winning Ghost Boy.

The Master & MargaritaOctober 1-12 at Unity Theatre

www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk

One of the greatest ever novels is broughtto life in an epic new adaptation of theBulgakov classic..

Riotously funny this multi-layered storycombines the love affair of the century, Satan’svisit to Moscow, the final days of Christ and afantastical cast of supernatural and historicalfigures.

Bulgakov’s wild imagination is brought tolife by Unity Theatre and the award-winningLodestar Theatre using video, puppetry, magic,animation and performance to create anextraordinary show.

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*Liverpool was once the "Second City ofthe Empire". At times, it even eclipsed Londonfor commerce.

*Liverpool was designated as a WorldHeritage City by UNESCO in July 2004. PierHead was placed alongside Stonehenge and theGreat Wall of China as one of the world's mostimportant places.

*The city’s Anglican Cathedral is the

largest cathedral in Britain and the fifth largestin the world.

*Liverpool is the only city outside Londonto host two cathedrals.

*Thecity’s threegraces - theLiver, theCunard andthe Port ofLiverpoolbuildings –will bejoined by afourthbuildingcalled ‘TheCloud’.Designed byWill Alsop,it is afuturistic,

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three-tiered structure that will house offices, ahotel and community facilities.

*Scouse is a type of stew. It was eaten byLiverpudlians living in poverty before the1900s. Ingredients include lamb or beef,cabbage, carrots, potatoes and onion.

*The clock faces on the Liver Buildingare the biggest in the country, 2'6" bigger thanLondon’s Big Ben.

*Liverpool has a thriving film industry.The city was used as a location for more than140 films in 2011 and has doubled for placeslike Dublin, Moscow Paris and even Venice.Films made in Liverpool include: The Hunt ForRed October, The 51st State, The ParoleOfficer and Letter To Brezhnev.

*Liverpool is the most successfulfootballing city in England, as between them,Liverpool and Everton have won 27 Leaguechampionships, 11 FA Cups, six League Cups,five European Cups, three Uefa Cups, one CupWinners Cup,

*Football nets were invented byLiverpool’s municipal engineer John AlexanderBrodie in 1892.

*Liverpool holds the Guinness Book ofRecords title for being the Capital of Pop.Artists from Liverpool have had more numberone hits than from any other location – a majorreason for this is of course The Beatles.

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The Albert Dock is the mostpopular free tourist attraction inthe Northwest - and notwithout good reason.

Situated in the largest group of Grade Ilisted buildings in the UK, the Albert Dock’sdelights are showcased in a World Heritage,waterfront setting.

The variety of events, attractions andeateries make it perfect for family fun, a dayor night out in Liverpool, or your base for ashort break in the city.

The dock houses two hotels, as well asmany award winning visitor attractions suchas Tate Liverpool, the award-winning BeatlesStory, Merseyside Maritime Museum and theInternational Slavery Museum.

There's also a great selection ofrestaurants, bars and clubs.

To find out what's on at the AlbertDock, check out their website at:www.albertdock.com.

As previously mentioned, The Dock isthe largest group of Grade I listed buildings inBritain, covering 1.25 million square feet. Itwas designed by the engineer/architect JesseHartley.

The Liverpool Dock Office oversaw thebuilding of the new dock, submitting plans in1839, and approving them in 1841, before thedock was officially opened on 30 July 1846 byPrince Albert.

It gained another 'first' in 1848, whenthe world's first hydraulic warehouse hoists

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were installed.

The dock was originally built toaccommodate sailing ships with a cargocapacity of up to 1,000 tons, but by the turnof the 20th century only 7% of ships using theport were sailing ships. The dock's days werenumbered and it was finally closed in 1972.

The refurbishment of Albert Dock wascarried out by the Arrowcroft Group in theearly 80s. Plans were prepared in 1982, workbegan in 1983 and the first phase was openedin 1984 in time for the arrival of the TallShips Race and the International GardenFestival.

Prince Charles performed the official re-opening ceremony on 24 May 1988, and theAlbert Dock has gone on to win a string ofawards and accolades, both as an area, andthrough the quality and diversity of itstenants.

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The opening of Albert Dock in 1846

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With gleaming new shoppingcentres, boutique arcades,bohemian streets, andfarmer’s markets, Liverpool

could justifiably be described as a shoppingheaven.

Designer labels, bargains, jewellery,diamonds, books, antiques, cosmetics….Youname it and you will most likely find it inLiverpool.

Liverpool ONE is one of the undoubtedhighlights. Situated right in the heart of thecity, this new designer Liverpool shoppingcentre is home to more than 160 famous highstreet shops, as well as a cinema and variouscafes and eateries. We have highlighted it inmore depth later in this section.

Then there is the exclusive Metquarter,where you will find more select fashion andbeauty outlets such as Jo Malone, MoltonBrown and MAC. For the boys there is Gieves

& Hawkes and Tommy Hilfiger.

Liverpool also plays host to exclusiveshopping areas like the ultra fashionableCavern Walks, home to Vivienne Westwoodand Cricket.

Lark Lane is also a groovy destination fullof bohemian boutiques and street markets.Shopping in the Liverpool City Region, outsidethe city centre, has much to offer too.

There is Lord Street in Southport, anelegant parade of Victorian arcades with awhole host of smart shops and boutiques, whilethe Wirral has various farm-shops bulging withlots of delicious local produce.

As with everywhere else on the planet,the health & beauty scene has also taken off inLiverpool with various services ensuring youlook good and feel good.

In the pages which follow, we will offer anin-depth look at exactly what you can buy andwhere you can buy it in Liverpool.

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Smoke in style

Turmeaus Tobacconist32 Fenwick St,

Tel.: +44 151 236 3802. www.cgarsltd.co.uk

Believed to be the second oldest cigarmerchant in the United Kingdom, C.GARS Ltd isproud to have Turmeaus Tobacconist as part of theirgroup.

Their shop on Fenwick Street recentlyunderwent extensive refurbishment and it truly doeslook the part.

The helpful and friendly sales team whichincludes Christine, Veronica and Shirley are on handto serve you Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm andSaturday: 10am - 4pm. They have a wealth ofexperience in the tobacco trade and superb specialistknowledge of pipes and pipe tobaccos.

Jonny GogglesNorth John Street, City Centre.

Stanley Road, Bootle.

+44 (0) 151 227 3232

www.jonnygoggles.com

Jonny Goggles is a Merseyside-based opticians,with two branches located in North John Street,Liverpool City Centre and Stanley Road, Bootle.Jonny Goggles has been described by local radiopresenter Billy Butler as "The opticians used by thestars", as they have tested eyes for both Liverpooland Everton football club and have worked with bigcorporate names such as Jaguar and GranadaTelevision, as well as various TV celebrities. Theyhave a fun approach to what is a serious professionand never lose sight of how important the medicalside of their practice is. However, they are well awarethat spectacles are purchased with fashion in mindand can be crucial for the appearance. They supplytop brand names, colour contact lenses, sunglasses,swimming goggles and safety glasses.

Smiffy’s56 Bold Street

Tel.: +44 151 709 9449.www.smiffys-liverpool.co.uk

Have you ever considered joining thepriesthood, or becoming a pirate for the night? Orperhaps your preference is to show up at a gatheringdressed as your favourite super-hero. If you have,then you need to check out the Smiffy’s-LiverpoolExperience. Smiffy’s stocks the largest selection offancy dress costumes in Merseyside. They offer ahuge array of costumes and accessories to suit alloccasions and celebrations. The people at Smiffy’sare always moving with the times and you can restassured that when something is topical, they willreact by ensuring they have the outfits to suitcurrent affairs. The store can be found at 56 BoldStreet and you can also purchase goods on theirwebsite at: www.smiffysliverpool. co.uk.

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Tel.: +44 151 232 3100

www.liverpool-one.com

Liverpool ONE is one of Europe's moststylish leisure and shopping destinations and ishome to over 160 stores and restaurants, afantastic 14 screen cinema, a five acre park...and you can even live there!

From high street heroes to high-endboutiques, cafes for people on the go to stylishrestaurants, Liverpool ONE has something foreveryone, in a truly unique setting with itscontrasting mix of architecture. It is the largestopen air shopping centre in the UnitedKingdom.

The completion of Liverpool ONE hassignificantly boosted the local economy as well

as lifted Liverpool into the top five mostpopular retail destinations in the UK.

With almost 150 different shoppingoutlets, it truly is a shopping paradise andthere’s no need to worry if you get a bit hungryor thirsty, because Liverpool ONE also housesmore than 30 restaurants, cafes and bars.

Boredom is also not an option at LiverpoolONE thanks to the numerous leisure facilities.The superb 14 screen ODEON cinema, with anIMAX screen offers cinemagoers a trulyimmersive film experience

Then there is the gorgeous five-acreChavasse Park, which is located on top of thecar park and is the perfect place for relaxation.

Liverpool ONE Opening Times Mon - Fri:9:30am - 8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 7:30pmSunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm

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Cavern Walks8 Mathew Street

Tel.: +44 (0) 151 236 9082

www.cavern-walks.co.uk

Cavern Walks is Liverpool’s only boutiquearcade and home to the most unique collection ofindependent retailing in the city and the greatestdesigner brands, such as: Boudoir Boutique,Boudette, Christopher James, Cricket, CricketKid’s, Cavern Kids, Cavern Shoes, VivienneWestwood, Weavers Door, Cavern Hair Boutique,Nail Nation, Chantilly and Lucy in the Sky. Thecentre is open from 9.0am until 6pm from Mondayto Saturday and from 11.0am until 4.0 pm.

MetQuarter35 Whitechapel Liverpool L1 6DA,United Kingdom +44 151 224 2390

Metquarter is situated in the heart ofLiverpool and plays host to brands such as MAC,Hugo Boss, Jo Malone, A|X Armani Exchange andDiesel. Metquarter provides a shopping experienceunlike most others. It was opened to the public on

9th March 2006 and since then it has gone fromstrength to strength in a bid to bring people the idealshopping experience. The centre also hosts regularevents and exhibitions which are always worthseeing.

Clayton Square Shopping Centre

Great Charlotte

Tel.: +44 (0) 151 709 4560. www.claytonsquare.co.uk

Whether you're meeting friends, need a breakduring a hard day's shopping, or just passing through,Clayton Square Shopping Centre has some greatways to perk you up! You can sit down and have achat in Nosh'n'Coffee, basking under their lovelydomed glass ceiling and enjoying their wonderfulrange of teas and coffees. If you need to keep intouch with friends and family around the world, LeBoulevard Café has 20 internet-connected PCsavailable for you to use. Or if you've got a bit of asweet tooth, check out Millie's Cookies great rangeof tasty treats. And of course they also offer someexcellent shopping stores.

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Cheshire OaksKinsey Road, Ellesmere Port Cheshire

Tel.: +44 (0) 151 348 5600. www.cheshireoaksdesigneroutlet.com

Cheshire Oaks is one of the UK's largestDesigner outlets with a quarter-million squarefeet of retail space, over 145 brands, restaurantsand cafes.

This shopping paradise is located betweenManchester and Liverpool. The DesignerOutlet has a wide range of stores, offeringsomething to suit every taste.

Highlights range from athletic labels, likeNike and Adidas, and high-street favourites,like Marks & Spencer and Next, to a selectionof iconic fashion brands, including Burberry,Polo, Michael Kors and Hugo Boss…The Goodnews is that there is up to 60% off every day.

Pearl Boutique 70 Aigburth Road

Tel.: +44 151 222 7361. www.pearl-boutique.com

Pearl Boutique is owned and run byKatrina Smith aka Momma Pearl. The boutiquebased in leafy Aigburth Road has been opensince March 2011 and stocks a wide range ofbrands.

At Pearl Boutique they strive to getluxury brands without compromising on quality.Designer inspired and latest trends don’t haveto come at a cost.

Everything they stock is affordable and iscatered to the woman who wants the latestlooks but not the hefty price tag.

Katrina attends numerous fashion showsand is constantly on the look out for the nextbig brand which are exclusive to PearlBoutique. Dresses start from as little as £50

Bayo Jide came to Liverpool, fell inlove here, and stayed. He set uphis business, Belgravia House ofGifts (BHG) with the intention of

filling a gap in the market for high-quality foodgifts and providing a customised selection ofluxury items tastefully presented. A long wayfrom the traditional wicker hampers with aribbon bow, boring biscuits and tiny jam jars.

Bayo’s business offers to send a range ofunique and beautiful corporate and personalGourmet GiftBoxes sourcedfrom all cornersof the globe.

Bayostarted small,with a little helpfrom his friends,and is now setto grow aftercompleting thenew LiverpoolVision initiative‘I’m LiverpoolI’m Business’.The programmeis helping torealise Bayo’sdesire to run asuccessfulbusiness whichcontributes tothe local community with a percentage of everypurchase going to the Liverpool-basedorganisation, The Yellow House, or Londonbased May Project Gardens. Each customerwho purchases on belgraviagifts.com can selectwhich of the two projects they would like tosupport.

Bayo’s modus operandi is to source thevery best gourmet items by making friends with‘producers of distinction’ to ensure that eachBHG Gourmet Gift Box contains a range ofoutstanding products evoking the tastes andscents of the region it represents. The TuscanGourmet Gift Box, for example, contains amultiaward winning local cheese, Gran MugelloUbaldino, selected by local producerPalagiacco, with a range of products specificallydesigned to complement it.

Bayo said:“I am inspired byLiverpool and itsambition andalso the city’sgreat maritimehistory. Giventhe rich mix thathas evolvedthough the port,it makes sense tome to collectluxury items andproducts fromaround the worldand tell theirstories, becauseit referencesLiverpool’shistory.”

Bayo is now looking to work withproducers from across the City Region to createbespoke Liverpool gift collections to showcasethe regions finest produce around the world.These items and collections will be speciallypackaged and will bear the name of one ofLiverpool’s famous sons and daughters,although Bayo is keeping the chosen namefirmly under wraps!

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Acareful plan is needed when youvisit Liverpool, or you arecertain to miss some of the mostinteresting parts. You would

need to take a month off work to experience allthe attractions the city has to offer.

So, you want a museum? Which onewould that be then? Would it be the MaritimeMuseum or perhaps the World Museum? Waita minute, was it the Slavery Museum orpossibly the Museum of Liverpool? A certainquartet was ‘quite’ successful in the 1960s, somaybe you want to find out more about themin the Beatles Museum? I think you can seewhat we are getting at. There is just so much todo and so much variety, so the aforementionedplan really is a good idea.

Everywhere you walk you experiencehistory. From the Grade I and Grade II listedbuildings throughout the city (second only in

number to London in the UK) to theenchanting waterfront highlighting Liverpool’smaritime heritage as one of the world’s mostimportant cities.

You can’t miss the Albert Dock, acomplex of restored dock buildings andwarehouses which hosts an abundance ofshops, coffee bars, restaurants, pubs, clubs andmuseums. It’s here where The Beatles StoryMuseum is housed.

Once you have finished in the BeatlesMuseum, take a stroll back across to the citycentre and see where it all started for the ‘FabFour’. Walk down Matthew Street and see thefamous Cavern Club where they made theirname.

We hope you enjoy Liverpool’s wonderfulattractions and that this section of ourmagazine helps to enhance that enjoyment.

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Fancy A FlutterGenting Club

Queen Square

Whitechapel

Tel.: +44 (0) 151 702 7610.

www.gentingcasinos.co.uk/club/queen-square

For one of the ultimate nights out inLiverpool, visit Genting Club Queen Square. Thecasino offers all of your favourite casino gamesincluding American Roulette, Blackjack, Three CardPoker and Electronic Roulette. Furthermore, theyhost six poker competitions every week.

At Genting Club, they take gaming seriously,and more importantly, they understand theircustomers. So if you love the style, excitement andenergy of casino gaming and relish the chance tomatch your skills against like-minded customers,then this is the place for you.

The venue also hosts the wonderfulFahrenheit Grill which offers a new culinary diningexperience to Liverpool. It is a social restaurantwhere the vibrant surroundings and atmospheremirrors the food they serve.

For an exclusive night to remember why notconsider their private dining room, seating up to 16people. The Genting Club is open daily from 12pmuntil 6am.

The Beatles Family HomesMendips & 20 Forthlin Road

Tel.: +44 (0) 151 427 7231.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatles-childhood-homes

A combined tour of 'Mendips' and 20 ForthlinRoad, the childhood homes of John Lennon and SirPaul McCartney, and your opportunity to see insidethe places where the Beatles met, composed andrehearsed many of their earliest songs. Imaginewalking through the back door into the kitchenwhere John's Aunt Mimi would have cooked him histea, or standing in the spot where Lennon andMcCartney composed 'I Saw Her Standing There'.Visiting the Beatles' childhood homes in Liverpool isan absolute must for fans of any ages. The toursprovide a real insight into Lennon and McCartney'shumble beginnings.

The Casbah Coffee Club8 Haymans Green, The Casbah

Tel.: +44 (0) 151 280 3519. www.petebest.com

The Casbah Coffee Club was a rock and rollmusic venue in West Derby, Liverpool, started byMona Best in 1959 in the cellar of the family home.The Quarrymen—John Lennon, Paul McCartney,George Harrison, and Ken Brown went to the clubto arrange their first booking. They played a series ofseven Saturday night concerts in The Casbah for 15shillings each. After the success of the first night,Mona gave them residency, and paid the wholegroup £3 a night. Other artists and groups like CillaBlack, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, TheSearchers and Gerry & The Pacemakers later playedin the club. Mona closed the club on 24 June 1962,with The Beatles as the last group to perform. In2006, Cassbah was given Grade II listed buildingstatus.

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F - Metropolitan Cathedral

G - Museum of Liverpool

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1. Turmeaus Tabacconist

2. Blankstone Sington

3. DSG Accountants

4. Smiffys - Fancy Dress Shop

5. Jonny Goggles

6. Genting Casino

7. Spice Lounge

8. Comedy Coach Tour

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World MuseumWilliam Brown Street

Tel.: +44 (0) 151 478 4393. www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml

Discover treasures from around the world,explore outer space and meet live creatures!World Museum Liverpool is a fantastic familyday out! Over five free floors explore: theaquarium and the Treasure House Theatre; thenatural world in the Clore Natural HistoryCentre and Bug House; the human world inthe World Cultures gallery and WestonDiscovery Centre; the earth with dinosaurs andanimals from around the world; and space andtime through scientific instruments and thePlanetarium. There are also two cafés and twoshops. Well worth visiting.

Tate GalleryAlbert Dock

Tel.: +44 151 702 7400.

www.tate.org.uk/liverpool

Tate Liverpool welcomes over 600,000visitors a year, is the home of the NationalCollection of Modern Art in the North ofEngland, and one of the largest galleries ofmodern and contemporary art in the UK,outside London. Families have great days out

at Tate Liverpool. They are fully equipped foryour visit, with baby changing facilities on site,healthy kids meals in the café and cloakroomswith buggy parking. Better still, they have awhole host of exciting activities for you andyour little ones that are free. They also havean incredible shop selling beautiful gifts andgreat treats and a Tate cafe where visitors enjoylocal, seasonal food with stunning views of theAlbert Dock.

Liverpool CathedralSt. James’ Mount

Tel.: +44 0151 702 7284. www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

When visitors step through the door ofLiverpool’s Anglican Cathedral, most people dotwo things – they lift their heads and say“wow!” The Cathedral’s awesome scale andbeauty never fails to make a lasting impression –together with, of course, the panoramic view ofthe city and beyond from the Tower. Sir JohnBetjamin called it “one of the great buildings ofthe world”! Designed by the young architectSir Giles Gilbert Scott, most famous for alsodesigning the red telephone box – here’s yourchance to see his smallest structure in hislargest! Scott’s 20th century masterpiece,begun in 1904 and completed in 1978, laysclaim to many records – the UK’s largestCathedral, the world’s highest and heaviest pealof bells, the world’s highest and widest Gothicarches among many. It’s free to enter and opendaily 8am – 6pm and has a full programme ofevents, shop and great eateries. The Tower isopen from 10am every day except Sunday andfrom March to October opens until late onThursdays for magical Twilight Tower views.

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Wirral Peninsula is placedbetween the River Dee andthe River Mersey,overlooking both the Welsh

Hills and the spectacular Liverpool skyline.Well connected to the rest of the country,Wirral is the ideal location for those wanting toget away from it all.

Within the Wirral Peninsula, you can findseveral quality visitor attractions, ranging fromthe world famous Ness Botanic Gardens, to themagnificent Port Sunlight Village, the wealth ofattractions makes Wirral an ideal destinationfor a day out or short break.

The Wirral area is also home to some ofthe finest restaurants and food producers in theNorthwest, while the various museums,galleries and theatres are also worth visiting.

Wirral Peninsula highlights include:

Ness Botanic Gardens; Port Sunlight

Museum & Garden Village; BirkenheadMarket; Carr Farm Garden Centre; ChurchFarm; Floral Pavilion Theatre & ConferenceCentre; Fort Perch Rock; The Grange &Pyramids Shopping Centre; Merseyferries; WestKirby Sailing Club.

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Ness Botanic GardensNeston Road

Tel.: +44 0845 030 4063. www.nessgardens.org.uk

Ness Botanic Gardens is a wonderfulplace to visit and offers something for everyone.It is a place to sit and admire the stunningviews across the Dee Estuary and offers asanctuary away from the chaos of everyday life.Not only are the gardens beautiful, they alsohouse one of the most interesting plantcollections in the country. Owned andmanaged by the University of Liverpool,science and research are major components ofall the work done in the gardens. As a botanicgarden, plant conservation is also vitallyimportant to Ness, and they have a largenumber of important and rare plants in thegardens. Ness offers a great range of activitiesand events for everyone including live musicand theatre, weddings and functions.

Birkenhead PrioryPriory Street,Birkenhead, Wirral

Tel.: +44 0151 6524177

The oldeststanding building onMerseyside,Birkenhead Prioryencapsulates so muchof the town's historywithin a small,enclosed site. Foundedin 1150, the monks of

this Benedictine monastery looked aftertravellers for nearly 400 years and supervisedthe first regulated 'Ferry 'cross the Mersey'.Touch the ancient sandstone walls, then lookup at the towering cranes of the old CammellLaird shipyard next door. The tower of StMary's, the first parish church of the town,shares the site which is now dedicated as amemorial to those lost in the 1939 disasteraboard the Laird's built submarine Thetis.

Wirral Transport Museum1 Taylor Street, Birkenhead, Wirral

Tel.: +44 0151 647 2128

The Wirral Transport Museum has abroad selection of vintage and classic vehicles,including trams, buses, cars, motorbikes andpush bikes. It also includes a 26 feet long modelrailway layout and a reconstructed 1930sgarage scene, together with views of ongoingprojects in the museum's workshops: chiefly therestoration of a Liverpool 'Green Goddess' trambelonging to National Museums Liverpool.

Birkenhead is the historic home of thefirst street tramway in Europe, an idea fromAmerica. It was here on August 29th 1860 thattramcars first ran from Woodside to BirkenheadPark, a service that continued until 1937. Therevived Birkenhead Tramway began in 1995and it runs a variety of vehicles old and new,linking the museum and the ferry at Woodsidewhenever the museum is open.

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Wirral’s CharmingCountryside

The Wirral countryside is a placeof idyllic contrasts and is withoutdoubt one of the most serene andbeautiful landscapes you will find

in Britain.

The rolling lush countryside is the perfectprescription for those in need of relaxation andrejuvenation.

You can experience the countryside whilevisiting one of Wirral's many picturesquevillages or towns, where you will find leafylanes, quaint shops and some of the best tea-rooms and pubs in the country.

Visit one of Wirral's picturesque villagesand towns where you will find ancientchurches, stately homes and towers, leafy lanes,beautiful countryside with quaint shops andsome of the best pubs in the area.

These towns and villages offer a wealth ofattractions and facilities which are suitable for

visitors of all ages.

We recommend visits to towns and areassuch as Bidston, Brimstage, Eastham, Heswall,Port Sunlight and Thornton Hough.

The Wirral countryside also offers anunusual array of wildlife, from migratory birdsto colonies of grey seals at Hilbre.

Those seeking an energetic means ofexploring Wirral's exceptional countryside arespoilt for choice thanks to the various beautifulwalking, cycling and horse-riding trails.

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Wirral Peninsula's 25 miles ofcoastline has much to offerany visitor, regardless of ageor interest.

The Peninsula has two of Britain's mostfamous rivers, The Mersey and The Dee,sweeping along the eastern and western edgesand to the north, you will find the Irish Sea.

It is also home to several protectedcoastland parks, preserving some of the finestcoastal scenery in Britain.

Wildlife enthusiasts are also in for a treat,thanks to the various parks which attract anarray of beautiful migratory birds and also thefamous seals at Hilbre.

The Peninsula is also a great base forwatersports. The Dee Estuary on the west coastpossesses flat, sandy beaches and brisk breezes,ensuring great conditions for windsurfing andsailing.

Those who enjoy learning about maritimeheritage will also not be disappointed, as thearea offers various exhibitions and gallerieswhich will increase your knowledge levels whilekeeping you thoroughly entertained.

Add in all the usual perks which go handin hand with the British seaside scene and itsfamily fun guaranteed!

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The variety of internationalcuisine in Liverpool is endless asyou would expect from acosmopolitan city, but while you

are here, you really should try some of the localdelicacies that the city is famed for.

Traditionally, food in the UK is centredaround meat dishes including Beef, Pork,Chicken and Lamb and some well knownspecialities such as Bubble and Squeak, Toad inThe Hole and Yorkshire Pudding, but while youare in Liverpool you just have to try the maindish of the city, ‘Scouse’. Basically a localversion of Irish stew, ingredients includepotatoes, carrots, lamb, onions and spices, andit is served with a cob of bread. The dishbecame so synonymous with the city that localshave become known as ‘Scousers’ throughoutthe country.

Various strange sounding sandwiches, orin Liverpool better known as a ‘Butty’ shouldalso be sampled. Why not try a Chip Butty or

a Sugar Butty or even a Conny Onny Butty.The latter is a bizarre concoction containingcondensed milk.

If you want something sweet then try alocal black and white striped toffee with a sugarcoated covering and a minty flavour called the‘Everton Mint’. Developed in Liverpool morethan 100 years ago and still to this day throwninto the crowd at every Everton Football Clubmatch, the mint became so popular that theEverton club became internationally famous fortheir nickname of ‘The Toffees’.

If local dishes don’t tickle your fancy,there is no need to worry. The city has somewonderful international restaurants and manyof them are featured in this section of ourmagazine.

Whether it be Chinese, Italian, Indian oralmost any other national cuisine, we arecertain that whatever your particular favouritemay be, Liverpool will satisfy your taste budsperfectly. Bon Appetit!

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The Monro92 Duke Street

Tel.: +44 0151 707 9933. www.themonro.com

The Monro is a Grade II listed, historicGastropub with award winning restaurant,Georgian bar with roaring fires and outsidecourtyard garden next to the old stables. Therestaurant prides itself on an innovative freshlycooked menu using traditional local suppliers asfar as possible. The bar stocks more real alesthan most pubs and has a fine selection of maltwhiskies.

VineaUnit B7, Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock

Tel.: +44 0151 707 8962. www.vinealiverpool.co.uk

Having been inspired by a trip to NapaValley in California, the owners of Vineadecided to try and bring this concept toLiverpool and settled upon the Albert Dockarea, as it had the right mix of visitors and localcharacter. They have created a relaxed andunpretentious ‘Vineyard’ experience and all ofthe wines on their shelves have been carefullyselected by their sommeliers, and are amongthe best the world has to offer.

Kasbah Café Bazaar72 Bold Street

Tel.: +44 0151 707 7744. www.kasbahcafebazaar.co.uk

Kasbah Café Bazaar brings you culinarydelights prepared in an authentic Moroccanway, in an Alcohol-Free environment. They

serve a variety of delightful dishes and heartyTagines, and their chefs will be delighted toprepare any special dish you fancy that’s not onthe menu at hand.

R Bar & Brasserie 24 Hatton Garden

Tel.: +44 0151 236 1220. www.richmondliverpool.com

At the ‘R Bar & Brasserie you will findthe finest culinary options for every taste, set ina visually stunning Atrium. Their classic Britishmenu is prepared in-house by dedicated chefsusing the best fresh seasonal local produce.Whether you are looking for an unforgettabledining experience, a quick bite or a decadentafternoon tea, this is a place to savour.

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Delifonseca Stanley Street & Brunswick Dock

Tel.: +44 0151 255 0808. www.delifonseca.co.uk

Delifonseca is a small independentcompany basedin Liverpoolthat’s simplypassionate aboutall things foodrelated. Itoperates twosites, Stanley Stin the centre oftown andBrunswick Quaywhich is a milesouth of the citycentre. It’s afoodie ‘all-rounder’ with each venue operating both alicensed retail food operation and a restaurant.

Spice Lounge 6 Atlantic Pavillion, Albert Dock

Tel.: +44 (0) 151 707 2202 www.spicelounge.uk.com

Step through the temple inspired doors ofthe Spice Lounge and enter a world ofauthentic, contemporary Indian cuisine in theheart of Merseyside´s must-go district. TheSpice Lounge maintains its unique heritagewhilst creating a stylish yet welcomingatmosphere.

Sapporo Teppanyaki 134 Duke Street, East Village,

Tel.: +44 (0) 151 705 3005

Sapporo Teppanyaki offers excitingJapanese food that everyone will love - frombeef fillet in chilli and garlic, King Prawns,warm smoked chicken salad, soup noodles, andevery type of tempting fresh sushi and sashimi.

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse

Bar & Grill Liverpool 10 Chapel Street

Tel.: + 44 (0) 151 559 0555

www.mpwsteakhouseliverpool.co.uk

The Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar& Grill is situated in Hotel Indigo Liverpool.Offering guests an affordable yet glamorousculinary experience, the restaurant presents theperfect excuse to dine out. As the first Britishchef to be awarded with 3 Michelin stars,Marco Pierre White is a name synonymouswith quality and finesse and it is thesecharacteristics that will shape and define youreating experience at this wonderful venue.

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Liverpool One5 Wall St Liverpool

www.browns-restaurants.co.uk

Browns Bar & Brasserie have chosenLiverpool to open their latest restaurant.

For forty years Browns has been theessence of quality and excellence, with areputation for classic food, well delivered in astylish environment and are renowned forproviding the perfect place to meet, eat anddrink in a welcoming and unobtrusiveatmosphere.

Situated in aprime location in thebusy and popularshopping leisurecomplex of LiverpoolOne, directly oppositeJohn Lewis , thebuilding has undergonean extensive millionpound refurbishmentand created 75 jobs inthe process. The 150-seat restaurant withgrand piano and largeexquisitely designed barwill open from 26th ofJuly.

Browns opened itsfirst restaurant inBrighton in 1973 with

the simple belief that classic food, welldelivered in a stylish environment would be arecipe for success – a belief that remainsunchanged. Today, the menu still featuressignature dishes such as the famous BrownsSteak Mushroom and Guinness Pie, Crab andAvocado Stack, Fish and Chips and SlowlyBraised Shoulder of Lamb alongside temptingplatters and finger food to share with friendsover a drink.

In the bar the extensive selection ofdrinks ensures that there is something to suitany mood or occasion, from the expertlycompiled wine list, wide selection ofchampagne to Browns famous cocktail list.

With classic dishes alongside morecontinental flavours, the food is skilfullyprepared and exquisitely executed to providequality without being arrogant or fussy. “Wehave uncompromising standards and our chefsare the best in the business. We select freshingredients tailored to the seasons and prepareand cook our all our dishes from scratch on adaily basis” explained Head Chef and Liverpoollocal Gary Valentine.

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30 North John Street

Tel.: +44 0151 236 1403. www.theethicalglass.co.uk

A new bar has opened inLiverpool bringing a freshapproach to nights out. TheEthical Glass prides itself onhonestly priced wines, beers andmartinis, and allows you to feelethically good about drinkingthem as they pass on 5% of allprofits to charity.

The quirky cocktail bar onHarrington Street (opposite theHard Days Night Hotel)challenges the perception thatcheap cocktails constitute lowquality drinks, and conductsbusiness in an honest andphilanthropic manner.

Owner Mark said "We operate in adifferent way to the chains. We offer very lowprices for a city centre venue, but still use high-end brands in our food and drinks. Our regularssay that this is what makes the bar unique.That, and a warm reception, classy atmosphereand Rat Pack tunes in the air.”

The Ethical Glass offers a place to go afterwork, meet friends, or just a really cool hangout with strong drinks, and quality-over-quantity food. With no sports screens, alcopops

or karaoke, you'll be amongst the right crowd ina relaxed ambiance.

Mark continued "I wanted to createsomething different. Providing a personal touchand bringing back the values of the bar tenderfrom the good old days. I want people to knowwhat to expect at The Ethical Glass. We don'tuse gimmicks, fudged 2-for-1 promotions, pintsat £1.70, nor Blossom Hill – just quality brandsat honest prices."

On entering the bar you get a warm,homely feeling and an expectation that youwon't be met by groups of rowdy drunks on astag party. So it's ideal for that after workcatch-up drink, a meeting place for a group offriends or a lunch date.

The Ethical Glass brings star qualityservice and is one of the few businesses thatchooses to share its success with charitableorganisations.

Its clear that in a world all about costsaving and convenience, its refreshing to feellike you’re getting value for money withouthaving to sacrifice on style and sophistication.

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House25 Bold Street

Tel.: +44 0151 709 7141. www. house-liverpool.com

It’s nice to get home to familiarsurroundings, sit yourself down and indulge inyour favourite tipple. Other times, it’s evennicer to leave your front door behind you andenjoy that same tipple in a comfortable bar.

The newly opened ‘HOUSE’ on BoldStreet offers both of the above. If ever a venuecould be called a home away from home, thenthis is it, because the layout is similar to that ofa big living room, the atmosphere is cozy andrelaxed, and the service is as good as any familymember would give you at home.

HOUSE is open daily from 9am until 1amand offers appealing menus for breakfast, lunchand dinner. The selection of drinks (alcoholicand non-alcoholic) is also impressive with everytaste catered for. Beer drinkers will be overlyimpressed by a selection of almost 25 differentbrands. Another perk is their wonderful teaand coffee menu…..cappuccinos, lattes, greenteas, fruit teas - you name it and they’ve got it.They even serve ‘tea-lattes’!

The Clove Hitch 23 Hope Street

Tel.: +44 0151 709 6574. www.theclovehitch.com

Nestled amongst the 18th CenturyGeorgian terraces of Hope Street and with aprime position for an easy stumble to TheLiverpool Philharmonic Hall; The Clove HitchBar & Bistro is proud to serve excellent freshand locally sourced food along with a fantasticrange of worldwide beers in a comfortable andrelaxed atmosphere.

The Side Door29A Hope Street

Tel.: +44 151 707 7888 www.thesidedoor.co.uk

The Side Door is situated on Hope St, thediscerning diner's destination of choice. Theclassy interior of cream and deep red, reclaimedfurniture and stripped wooden flooring give therestaurant a relaxed, continental bistro feel,bright and airy during the day and atmosphericand vibrant at night.

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When the word ‘Nightlife’ ismentioned it almost alwaysconjures up a picture of busynightclubs and discos. Don’t

get us wrong, Liverpool has a countlessselection of such clubs and if you are lookingfor electro, drum and bass, or R’n’B, you willnot be disappointed.

However, if the modern sound doesn’tflick your switch, there are unlimitedalternative options for a night out on the town

With Jazz clubs, Northern Soul, Indie andRock clubs in abundance, Liverpool as youwould expect from a city of such musicalhistory, caters for all tastes.

If your interest is not dancing or listeningto loud music you may prefer to simply have apleasurable evening sipping a Pina Colada oryour own personal tipple in one of the city’strendy cocktail bars. The quality and selectionof such bars is so famous around the UK thatthey draw people from all over the countrysimply for a night out. Celebrity spotting is a

common pastime and you are very likely to berubbing shoulders with famous footballers, TVstars or even international music icons.

Liverpool though offers so much more atnight than just music and drinking. With itsmany theatres you will always find a goodselection of shows to entertain and enthral youseven nights a week.

If you fancy a bit of comedy then there isan argument that you don’t need to goanywhere special as the Liverpool sense ofhumour is so renowned and you will almostcertainly experience it during your visitwherever you may be. There are howevermany comedy clubs available for an evening’sentertainment and the Echo Arena at theformer Kings Dock hold regular excellentcomedy nights.

Whatever you decide to do with yourevenings we are pretty certain you will have agood time. In this section of the magazine, wetake a closer look at some of Liverpool’s nighttime hotspots.

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Alma De CubaSaint Peters Church Seel Street,

Tel.: +44 (0) 151 702 7394

Alma de Cuba is one of the UK‘s mostspectacular restaurant and bars. It’s an island inthe heart of the city, an independent spirit thatleaves a lasting impression. Set inside themagnificent conversion of the former St. PetersCatholic Church, Alma de Cuba is an eclecticmix ofCuban,Hispanic,and LatinAmericaninfluencesthat areenhancedwithLiverpool’s great spirit. The building is itself aniconic destination as it is the first church inLiverpool to be turned into a social venue.The church was opened on the 7th ofSeptember in 1788. Quite simply awesome!

1880 Bar1-3 Queen Square, Whitechapel

Tel.: +44 (0) 151 702 7610

www.gentingcasinos.co.uk

The 1880 Bar is Liverpool's sexiest newcocktail bar, giving you the very best in cocktails,music & events, service and stunningsurroundings! Enjoy a night of exclusivity in oneof their luxurious private booths or simply goalong to the bar every Friday and Saturday nightto listen to their resident DJ's. Combine all thiswith the city's best booth packages, panoramicwindows and an impressive list of wines, beers andexcellentchampagnes andit’s easy to seewhy this is oneof Liverpool’shottest newnight spots.Highlyrecommended.

Peacock Liverpool49-51 Seel Street

Tel.: +44 151 709 2146. www.peacock-liverpool.com

Great bar located on Seel Street. Amongmany other things, they’ve got great drinks andamazing pizzas, and they put on a FREE BBQevery Friday because, they love to spoil theircustomers!! They also have DJ's upstairs in theRed Room at the weekend, and downstairs withsome more chilled out vibes on a Thursdayevening. Room hire is also available.

Heebie Jeebies80-82 Seel Street

Tel.: +44 (0) 151 709 3678

One of Liverpool's coolest bars spanningover two floors and one courtyard. Open late,seven nights a week. If Indie and Alternativeflicks your musical switch, then Heebie Jeebiescould be the place for you. They are alwaysoffering different theme nights and many of themcan be very entertaining, so be sure to check theexterior of the building for events which aretaking place during your stay. There is plenty ofdance space and also plenty of seating areas toensure comfort. Nice people and good music –what more could you want?

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Garland’s BedlamCarlton Hall 8-10 Eberle St.

Tel.: +44 151 236 3307. www.garlandsonline.com

Launched in 1993 Garlands nightclubbecame an overnight success and has nowbecome the longest established Saturdayresident dance night in the country. It issynonymous with glamour, craziness and itsown unique ambience creating an environmentwhere clubbers can be who they want to be,knowing they are in a very safe place.

Mansion21 Temple Street.

Tel.: +44 151 227 4378.www.mansion-liverpool.co.uk

MANSION is an exclusive new nightclubin the heart of Liverpool’s Clubland. It’s theonly venue in the city to boast a VIP Balcony,Terrace & Dj Box Terrace Booths which alloverlook an amazing dance-floor. Every week,Mansion DJ’s will be delivering anthems hand-picked from the World’s wildest parties & bestevents. Mansion is also available for hire forbirthdays/private occasions.

Igloo78-82 Wood Street

Tel.: +44 07808 834 584.www.iglooliverpool.co.uk

Igloo pride themelves on their excellentoperation and customer service. Whether it beyour favourite chilled beer or wine, one of theirsensational cocktails, or even a bottle of spiritsor champagne, they strive to make sure you'reserved efficiently and with a smile. Igloo haswon numerous awards including “Best Bar” atthe 2010 and 2011 Liverpool Lifestyle awards.

Envi17 - 21 Fleet Street

Tel.: +44 0151 709 3498.www.enviliverpool.com

Envi is situated half way down FleetStreet near the busy Concert Square andrevellers regularly invade the expansive dancefloor to uplifting house and chart dance, withthe odd pop classic thrown in to keep everyonebubbling over. The 750 capacity venue is openuntil late 7 days a week and boasts an extensiverange of special drinks offers.

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T he Bierkeller isa real piece ofBavaria in theheart of

Liverpool City Centre.

With a 1300 capacity itboasts to be one of the biggestand busiest bars in Liverpool,with one of the largest projectorscreens in Europe.

The Bierkeller has thefinest selection of draughtGerman beers with authenticregional food, all served by staffin traditional Bavarian clothing.

With long bench seatingand live entertainment fromtheir Oompah band at theweekends, you are guaranteedto be standing on the benches and raising yoursteins in Liverpool’s number one partydestination.

Whether it's an office party, birthday orany other celebration, the Bierkeller can caterfor any occasion.

Shooters

Shooters Sports Bar is every sports fan’sdream. It is the prime location for all live sportevents and entertainment.

With back-to-back sports shown acrosssix screens, including one of the largest screensin Liverpool, it brings you every sport live fromall over the world.

Pour your own pint from their draughttables, play pool on one of the 5 AmericanTables or dine from the all American foodmenu. Challenge the bar staff and play toss theboss, or challenge yourself with the notoriousMan V Food competition.

Around The World in 80 Beers

Take a trip around the world in the allnew “Around the World in 80 Beers Bar”. Withan array of exotic beers and delicious food fromaround the globe, prepare to be amazed.

Treat yourself to one of the signaturecocktails during the exclusive happy hour andenjoy live music every night. Come down andget your very own 80 Beers Bar Passport toenter a competition for a chance to win a TRIPAROUND THE WORLD.

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PopulationLiverpool’s population grew by more than

5% during the past decade and now stands atalmost 470,000.

CurrencyThe Pound has remained the currency in

the UK and is generally the only acceptedcurrency that can be used. Although the largestnote in general circulation is the £50 note, it isadvisable not to accept this denomination fromexchange bureaus, as you may find themdifficult to spend in small shops and bars. Youwill encounter no problems with any smallerdenomination..

Language

The official language of course is English

and unlike many other European countries,

alternative languages are not widely spoken.

TelephoneThe international code is +44 and then

in addition you have the area code which forLiverpool is 0151.

PostMost post offices are open from 09.00

until 17.00 Monday to Friday. Many are alsoopen during the same hours on Saturday, butbe aware that they are closed all day onSunday. The main Post Office can be found at:

1 Monument Place, Tel.: +44 151 709 2187.

TippingIn most service related businesses

including bars and restaurants it is notcompulsory to leave a tip. The general rulethough if you feel you have had good service isto leave a tip of approximately 10%.

Emergency NumbersThroughout the UK, the emergency

services are all called via one number which is999. You will then be asked which service yourequire by the operator.

PharmacyLiverpool city centre has no shortage of

pharmacies. However there are currently veryfew 24 hour pharmacies in the UK. In anemergency your hotel should be able to giveyou more information.

AirportLiverpool John Lennon Airport is situated

7 miles outside the City Centre. Buses departinto town every 20 minutes on weekdays andevery 30 minutes on weekends. The journey

takes about 45 minutes.www.liverpooljohnlennonairport.com

Electricity220 watt three-pronged plugs.

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Public Transport

The Public transport system is run by MerseyTravel and is usually very reliable. Trains, buses andferries run frequently throughout the day and thereis also a night-bus service.

The easiest way to get around is by theexcellent Merseyrail system which links mostsuburban areas to the city centre.

The two main bus stations can be found on

Roe Street and Paradise Street. Buses are frequentacross the whole city and amongst the cheapest inthe country.

The cheapest and most convenient way to getaround is to buy a Saveaway ticket which gives you24 hours unlimited journeys on any train or bus inLiverpool, Wirral or the wider Merseyside area. Theyare available from newsagents, railway stations andbus stations.

There is also an underground system thatoperates between Liverpool’s four main train stations(Lime Street, Central Station, James Street andMoorfields).

The quickest way to get to the other side ofthe river is by Merseyrail but for outstanding viewsof the city, we recommend that you catch one of thefamous Mersey Ferries from Pier Head.

Mersey Travel also combine public transportwith various deals on visitor attractions, combinedtravel and entry promotions, and other partneroffers, making public transport part of your Liverpooladventure. For more details, visit their website at:www.merseytravel.gov.uk.

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Financially the world is still in crisisand ‘The Recession’ is affecting themajority of countries. Even Asiaand The Arab States are not as

buoyant as they were, but that is due toTechnologies and Oil respectively.

Britain is still deep in a financiallyturbulent situation, with opinions swingingfrom a Double Dip Recession is around thecorner, to we are at the start of the Fight BackTo Recovery?

For a number of reasons, Liverpoolappears to have weathered this financial storma lot better than most cities, one of the reasonsbeing, that the Scousers are a resilient lot.

Financial indications in 2007 showed thatwe were at the end of several years of growthand therefore most cities and businesses startedto prepare for hard times ahead. However,nobody knew they would be as bad as theyhave been, or how long it was going to affectthe economy.

While most cities were bracingthemselves for difficult times, Liverpool waspreparing to be the Capital Of Culture in 2008.That particular year was a great one for thecity, not only financially, but because it reallyput Liverpool on the cultural map of the world.

Even now, the city is still benefiting from thatprestigious title.

Following this, the landscape of the citystarted to change courtesy of The ThreeGraces, Liverpool 1 Shopping Centre, TheCruise Ship Terminal and The Eye. Add to thatnumerous high class apartments and hotelsbeing built and it’s easy to understand whythese changes brought more prosperity to theinfrastructure of the city.

Another great financial uplift has comefrom the Education Sector. The Universitiesand Colleges have made themselves sodesirable, that the increase in foreign studentsstudying and living here really has madeLiverpool a very popular ‘University City’.

The financial effect this has on any citycannot be underestimated. Liverpool knowsthat, and we intend to look after our studentswell. In fact, the amount of students who endup living here permanently is increasing everyyear.

Overall, Liverpool has weathered thestormy seas of financial crisis better than manycities and it appears that is going to continue.Yes, there will be some casualties along the way,but we are a sturdy lot in this city and willalways find a way to fight back!

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DIStrIBUtIoN

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Hotels

Liverpool Marriot Hotel

Feathers Hotel

The Liner

The Lord Nelson

The Adephi Hotel

Hard Days Night Hotel

Hilton City Hotel

Hilton Wapping Hotel

Hilton John LennonAirport

Crowne Plaza Hotel City

Crowne Plaza South

Atlantic Towers Hotel

Heywood House Hotel

62 Castle Street Hotel

Ibis Hotel Wapping

Blenheim Lakeside Hotel

Jury’s Inn Hotel

Holiday Inn Albert Dock

Holiday Inn South

Campanile Hotel

Dolby Hotel

Travel Inn Albert Dock

Travelodge Strand

Hatters Hotel

Premier Travel Inn

Cocoon International Inn

Premier Apts Hatton Gdn

Bridge Street Serviced Apts

Radisson Blu

Gateways

Central Station

Liverpool South Parkway

James Street Station

Moorfields Station

Lime Street Station

National Express

Hamilton Square Station

Conway Park Station

Seacombe Ferry Terminal

Pier Head Ferry Terminal

Woodside Ferry Terminal

Virgin Rail Office LimeStreet

Queens Square Car Park

Queens Square TravelCentre

Paradise Street Bus Station

Retail Distribution Points

Tesco Liverpool One

Tesco Mount Pleasant

Tesco Park Road

Tesco Strand

Tesco Allerton

BBC Shop Hanover Street

Sainsbury’s Bold Street

Sainsbury’s Central Station

Hard Days Night Shop

Other Distribution Points

Queens Square Travel Cntr

Cavern Walks

Liverpool One Info Centre

Impressions of Liverpool AD

Beatles Story Albert Dock

Cool Britannia Mathew St

Sefton Park Visitor Centre

Liverpool FC Shop Anfield

Gourmet Coffee ExchangeFlags

Blackstone Sington

Liverpool Town Hall

Hamilton coffee Shops At :

The Pier Head

The Cruise Ship Terminal

South Parkway Stations

John Lennon Airport

House Bar Bold Street

Also At :

The Casbah Club

Ye Crake Rice Street

Blood Transfusion Service

Liverpool Student Union

Bean, Princess Dock

The Hospital Group,Rodney St

RBS and HSBC

Tourist InformationCentres

Albert Dock (TIC)

John Lennon Airport (TIC)

St Georges Hall (TIC)

Where To Find Liverpool Night & Day