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Issue 03 Summer 2013

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t is a pleasure for me to introduce Liverpool Night&Day Magazine.

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

Few cities in the world can boast Liverpool’s tourist offering. Whether you are a culture vulture, music fanatic, ravenous foodie or retail queen, Liverpool will not disappoint.

From world class attractions, shopping and sport to legendary music and nightlife, the city region is bursting with the widest choice of things to do.

With the largest collection of museums and galleries anywhere outside of London, the city’s culture and heritage are at the very heart of the destination. There’s a fantastic selection of performance spaces too from grand theatres to intimate clubs.

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

the stunning Liverpool Waterfront. With such a compact, visitor-friendly city centre you can easily explore the destination on foot.

From Premiership football to the world’s most famous steeplechase, the finest stretch of Championship golf and the most successful Rugby League club, Liverpool City Region’s has an unrivalled sporting heritage.

If shopping is a sport, then we can add that to the list too! Liverpool is now one of the top retail destinations in the country with everything from high street favourites to exclusive independent boutiques and quirky gift shops including the £1bn Liverpool One Shopping Centre that alone attracted 25 million shoppers last year. Others find our attraction is our superb restaurants and hotels catering for every budget Liverpool is 5th in the top ten UK holiday destinations leading the way not only in the Northwest but also in the English regions.

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

The Town Hall is a great building and has so much to give to visitors and the community it serves, it should be used a whole lot more. If you want to know more about what I do, what happens in The Town Hall or book the building for an occasion call 0151 233 2030 This is just one building amongst hundreds that should be explored so much more and this magazine will make sure people will have the opportunity to do that!

In conclusion, whether you’re coming to Liverpool for an afternoon of shopping or a holiday, this magazine is the essential guide that everyone will want and need.

Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Gary Millar Twitter: @garymillar

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Contents

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Liverpool Night & Day Summer 2013 Facts & info 2 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

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18 Albert Dock A Liverpool landmark 36-43 Wirral Peninsula Beautiful Coast & Country

Lifestyle 20 Shopping Summer shopping in the city 44 Food & Drink Bars & Restaurants 60 Business Property & finance

Entertainment 4 What’s On Summer events 28 Attractions What to see & do 52 Nightlife Liverpool nights

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o matter what your taste, you are certain to find an event, exhibition, production or spectacle to tickle your fancy in Liverpool. The following pages offer a summary of some of the big events which will take place in the city this season. For further details or ticketing info on a specific event, check out the event website or the website of the event location, or log onto: www.visitliverpool.com

FESTIVALS Creamfields

August 23 – 25 Saturday’s stage will be headlined by Andi Durrant. He will be joined by one of the most popular and in demand DJs in the North of England, Anton Powers and the Cream Ibiza residents James Dutton and Josh Demello plus George Kafetzis, Tim Owen, the Data Transmission DJs, Ed Mackie, Jack Eye Jones and Jigsaw.

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

Telling Tales: The Art of Indian Storytelling Until September 8 at World Museum Liverpool

In India, you are never far from a good story. It’s a land of epic stories and great storytellers. This vibrant exhibition full of colours, textures, sounds and smells brings India to the heart of Liverpool.

20:20 Exhibition Liverpool International Music Festival Fringe

August 23 – 26 The hugely successful Fringe Festival will return for 2013 adding a cutting edge element as the city celebrates its original grassroots musicians in venues which support live music all year round.

EXHIBITIONS Merseystyle: Photographs by The Caravan Gallery

June 19 to July 28 at Bluecoat 30 print workshops across the UK and Ireland, including the Bluecoat, took part in the 20:20 Print Exchange, now in its third year.

Organised by Salford’s Hot Bed Press, the exhibition demonstrates the strength and breadth of current printmaking.

Charles Fréger and Eva Stenram Until Aug 25 at Open Eye Gallery

Throughout summer at Museum of Liverpool This exhibition explores Liverpool and Wirral by revealing the people, places,

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Whats On In collaboration with LOOK/13, Liverpool International Photography Festival, Open Eye Gallery premieres in the UK the work of Charles Fréger and Eva Stenram.

Double Take: Portraits from the Keith Medley Archive Throughout summer at Walker Art Gallery 'Double Take: Portraits from the Keith Medley Archive' features high street studio portraits of Merseysiders in the 1960s.

ALIVE: In The Face Of Death Until Sep 15 at Walker Art Gallery This collaboration between the Walker Art Gallery and Rankin has been developed by BBC North and BBC Two’s The Culture Show as media partner. Part of the exhibition will feature images of everyday people who know they are running out of time.

Chagall: Modern Master Throughout summer at Tate Liverpool Marc Chagall (1887–1985) is one of the great artists of the last century.

Bringing together more than sixty paintings and a selection of works on paper from across the world, Chagall: Modern Master takes a fresh look at this compelling artist who created some of the most poetic and enduring images of the twentieth century.

CONCERTS International Beatleweek 2013 August 21 – 27

Organised by one of Liverpool’s leading tour operators Cavern City Tours, the annual International Beatleweek Festival celebrates the music of the most famous pop group the world has ever known.

Saturday with The Beatles Every Saturday throughout the year at Cavern Club Book your tickets for the Cavern through VisitLiverpool and save time and money! Enjoy the music of the Beatles performed by one of the Cavern Club’s resident Beatles tribute bands who present a theatre style show in the Cavern Live Lounge.

STAGE & SHOW 80 Miles From Home July 26 – 27 at Unity Theatre 1941 and Hitler’s bombs are raining down on Liverpool. That’s the theme of this performance which takes place at Unity Theatre.

Markus Birdman & Vikki Stone

July 23 at Unity Theatre After sixty years of marriage, Grandma sadly died, followed ten days later, by Grandpa. “That’s so romantic”, said my partner, “died of a broken heart!” “Nah, died of hunger.” It’s about love, it’s about loss, it’s about an hour.

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Whats On Bouncers July 19 to August 17 at Royal Court Liverpool

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

Is There Anybody There?

July 18 – 20 at Unity Theatre An achingly funny comedy about life, death and best mates. Bridie’s jewellery is missing, Justin’s knitting a willy-warmer and Connie’s wardrobe has a strange life of its own. Who can solve these mysteries? The local psychic is called for help.

Acoustic Night July 16 at Unity Theatre

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

Anna Corcoran: With echoes of Carole King and Joni Mitchell, Anna performed to a sellout Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in support of her new E.P. Anything Better.

When I was a girl I used to scream and shout

July 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 story following the sexual misconceptions of Fiona growing up with her best friend Vari and her repressive mother.

Extreme Withdrawal Is Manifest

July 12 at The Lantern Theatre ‘Some patients experience hallucinations, often of voices ridiculing them and may have delusions that they have been responsible for a horrific catastrophe’.

SPORTING EVENTS Cage Warriors presents Cage Warriors 57

July 20 at Echo Arena Liverpool Europe's leading mixed martial arts promotion will come to Echo Arena for the first time this summer when Cage Warriors 57 takes place on Saturday 20 July. Cage Warriors 57, which will feature top fighters from the UK and abroad, will be the biggest MMA card ever to be held in Liverpool and will be broadcast live around the world.

Shankly Bike Ride

Aug 29 to Sep 1 at Pier Head & The Three Graces Would you like to pedal the peaks with Robbie Fowler in celebration of Shankly’s 100th birthday? Liverpool Football Club’s official charity, Liverpool FC Foundation, is hosting a unique charity bike ride to raise money to help improve people’s lives.

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Festivals

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Brazilica Carnival Day takes over the city centre.

As well as a 500-strong evening parade, Williamson Square will for the third year running host a music stage throughout the day and evening.

Brouhaha International Street Festival July 19- 28 at various locations

Revellers can enjoy a great programme of music and samba dancing, with an outdoor ‘cocktail shack’ and stalls offering the best in Brazilian food. Rio-based Beatle Band Sargento Pimenta visit Brazilica for the first time.

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

The 10-day festival culminates in two flagship events on Saturday 27th July 2013 with the Liverpool International Carnival and the World in Princes Park from 12 noon.

Brazilica Carnival Day July 20 at Williamson Square A host of top Brazilian bands and artists will hit Liverpool on Saturday 20 July when

Liverpool International Music Festival August 18 to September 22 at various locations Liverpool will live up to its reputation as a leading music city when it plays host to diverse global acts as part of the brand new Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF).

It will see some of the biggest names in music descend from 18 August to 22 September. It kicks off on 18 August as Neil Young & Crazy Horse perform at the Echo Arena. Among the other performers will be:

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Festivals festival will include a week-long programme of food and drink festivities at bars, restaurants and arts venues around the city.

More than 60 producers and 100 chefs from the city’s bars, cafes and restaurants have already committed to taking part in this year’s Festival. Around 40,000 people from across the region are expected to attend the event.

Port Sunlight Festival

JLS, Soul II Soul, Little Mix, The Christians, Connie Lush, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and a whole host of other acts.

September 21-22 at Port Sunlight Port Sunlight Village Trust will once again hold their annual Village Festival on Saturday

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-air culinary celebration in Sefton Park on 7th and 8th September. As well as the usual weekend giant feast in the heart of Sefton Park, the 21st & Sunday 22nd September 2013. This event is taking the original summer and winter festivals and turning them into one signature event that will coincide with its Founders Day celebrations on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September 2013.

The event is free to attend and will offer two full days of family fun, featuring live music and dance, quality food and craft exhibitors, a traditional fairground, vintage vehicles and much more….all this will be set against the picturesque backdrop of this historic village.

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Comedy & Theatre Laugh around Liverpool on a side-splitting sight seeing trip, the only tour of its kind. Enjoy jokes and comic impressions of the Beatles & football legends as well as famous Liverpool personalities with our resident comedian. See the historic River Mersey, Pier Head and Liver Building, Mathew Street and Cavern Club, home of the Beatles, St George's Hall, and the two cathedrals before returning to the Albert Dock.

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 runs live comedy shows every Friday, Saturday & Sunday, at some of the lowest prices in the city.

Their shows feature some of the best circuit headliners, TV comedians and yet undiscovered acts in the country. Hot Water Comedy has quickly become one of Liverpool's favourite comedy venues amongst comedians and audience alike.

Comedy Coach Tour 6 Atlantic Pavillion Albert Dock Tel.: +44 07964 755931. www.comedycoachtour.com

Lantern Theatre 57 Blundell St Tel.: +44 151 703 0000. www.thelanterntheatre.co.uk

Liverpool’s most intimate “Fringe” Venue The Lantern Theatre is a family run, cosy and welcoming Theatre situated in a converted warehouse near Liverpool One. The auditorium holds up to 85 seats and has a fully licensed bar. The Lantern hosts regular performances from touring Theatre companies, local community groups, comedians and musicians. Check out their website: www.thelanterntheatre.co.uk for details of events during your stay.

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Whats On Liverpool Pride Saturday 3 August City Centre & Dale Street Liverpool Pride returns for its fourth annual celebration on Saturday 3rd August and a super themed day of free music and entertainment is guaranteed.

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

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

Beatles Week August 21-27 at various locations

The annual International Beatleweek Festival celebrates the music of the most famous pop group the world has ever known…..and it all happens in the place where it all began – Liverpool.

This is truly an international event with bands from over 20 countries performing and and fans from over 40 countries cheering them on.

As well as live gigs, there are also exhibitions, memorabilia sales, guest speakers, video shows, sightseeing tours and a convention. Festival venues include the Cavern Club and Cavern Pub in Mathew Street, the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool Cathedral and the Philharmonic Hall.

Southport Flower Show August 15-18 at Victoria Park Southport Flower Show takes place in mid-August at Victoria Park which is within easy walking distance from the town centre.

Stunning show gardens, the finest flower and vegetable displays, specialist foods and books, celebrity guests and much more can be experienced at this annual event.

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Theatre Highlights

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

This gritty, funny and emotional story follows three young people as they begin to fend for themselves in a world that sometimes feels unreal.

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

The Master & Margarita The Sunshine Boys centres on a one-time vaudevillian double-act, “Lewis and Clark” who haven’t spoken to each other in years.

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

Forced together again, old rivalry resurfaces, tempers flare and side-splitting scenes unfold as they prepare to take centre stage for one last time. Andrew Schofield and Alan Stocks are The Sunshine Boys! Also featuring Stephen Fletcher, Helen Carter, Liam Tobin and Michael Fletcher.

Melody Loses Her Mojo September 20-28 at Everyman Liverpool Playhouse www.everymanplayhouse.com

October 1-12 at Unity Theatre www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk

One of the greatest ever novels is brought to life in an epic new adaptation of the Bulgakov classic..

Riotously funny this multi-layered story combines the love affair of the century, Satan’s visit to Moscow, the final days of Christ and a fantastical cast of supernatural and historical figures.

Bulgakov’s wild imagination is brought to life by Unity Theatre and the award-winning Lodestar Theatre using video, puppetry, magic, animation and performance to create an extraordinary show.

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Interesting Facts

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Liverpool was once the Second City of the Empire

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largest cathedral in Britain and the fifth largest in the world. *Liverpool is the only city outside London to host two cathedrals. *The city’s three graces - the Liver, the Cunard and the Port of Liverpool buildings – will be joined by a fourth building called ‘The Cloud’.

Designed by Will Alsop, it is a futuristic, The Liver Building clock face

*Liverpool was once the "Second City of the Empire". At times, it even eclipsed London for commerce. *Liverpool was designated as a World Heritage City by UNESCO in July 2004. Pier Head was placed alongside Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China as one of the world's most important places. *The city’s Anglican Cathedral is the

FACTS three-tiered structure that will house offices, a hotel and community facilities. *Scouse is a type of stew. It was eaten by Liverpudlians living in poverty before the 1900s. Ingredients include lamb or beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and onion. *The clock faces on the Liver Building are the biggest in the country, 2'6" bigger than London’s Big Ben.

*Football nets were invented by Liverpool’s municipal engineer John Alexander Brodie in 1892. *Liverpool holds the Guinness Book of Records title for being the Capital of Pop. Artists from Liverpool have had more number one hits than from any other location – a major reason for this is of course The Beatles.

Scouse – a local dish *Liverpool has a thriving film industry.

The city was used as a location for more than 140 films in 2011 and has doubled for places like Dublin, Moscow Paris and even Venice.

Films made in Liverpool include: The Hunt For Red October, The 51st State, The Parole Officer and Letter To Brezhnev. *Liverpool is the most successful footballing city in England, as between them, Liverpool and Everton have won 27 League championships, 11 FA Cups, six League Cups, five European Cups, three Uefa Cups, one Cup Winners Cup,

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Albert Dock

the attraction of all attractions!

he Albert Dock is the most popular free tourist attraction in the Northwest - and not without good reason.

Situated in the largest group of Grade I listed buildings in the UK, the Albert Dock’s delights are showcased in a World Heritage, waterfront setting.

The variety of events, attractions and eateries make it perfect for family fun, a day or night out in Liverpool, or your base for a short break in the city.

The dock houses two hotels, as well as many award winning visitor attractions such as Tate Liverpool, the award-winning Beatles Story, Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum.

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

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

As previously mentioned, The Dock is the largest group of Grade I listed buildings in Britain, covering 1.25 million square feet. It was designed by the engineer/architect Jesse Hartley.

The Liverpool Dock Office oversaw the building of the new dock, submitting plans in 1839, and approving them in 1841, before the dock was officially opened on 30 July 1846 by Prince Albert.

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

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Feature were installed.

The dock was originally built to accommodate sailing ships with a cargo capacity of up to 1,000 tons, but by the turn of the 20th century only 7% of ships using the port were sailing ships. The dock's days were numbered and it was finally closed in 1972.

The refurbishment of Albert Dock was carried out by the Arrowcroft Group in the early 80s. Plans were prepared in 1982, work began in 1983 and the first phase was opened in 1984 in time for the arrival of the Tall Ships Race and the International Garden Festival.

Prince Charles performed the official reopening ceremony on 24 May 1988, and the Albert Dock has gone on to win a string of awards and accolades, both as an area, and through the quality and diversity of its tenants.

The opening of Albert Dock in 1846

A view across Albert Dock

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Shopping Until You Drop!

ith gleaming new shopping centres, boutique arcades, bohemian streets, and farmer’s markets, Liverpool could justifiably be described as a shopping heaven.

Designer labels, bargains, jewellery, diamonds, books, antiques, cosmetics‌.You name it and you will most likely find it in Liverpool.

Liverpool ONE is one of the undoubted highlights. Situated right in the heart of the city, this new designer Liverpool shopping centre is home to more than 160 famous high street shops, as well as a cinema and various cafes and eateries. We have highlighted it in more depth later in this section.

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

& Hawkes and Tommy Hilfiger.

Liverpool also plays host to exclusive shopping areas like the ultra fashionable Cavern Walks, home to Vivienne Westwood and Cricket.

Lark Lane is also a groovy destination full of bohemian boutiques and street markets.

Shopping in the Liverpool City Region, outside the city centre, has much to offer too.

There is Lord Street in Southport, an elegant parade of Victorian arcades with a whole host of smart shops and boutiques, while the Wirral has various farm-shops bulging with lots of delicious local produce.

As with everywhere else on the planet, the health & beauty scene has also taken off in Liverpool with various services ensuring you look good and feel good.

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

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Smoke in style Turmeaus Tobacconist 32 Fenwick St, Tel.: +44 151 236 3802. www.cgarsltd.co.uk

Believed to be the second oldest cigar merchant in the United Kingdom, C.GARS Ltd is proud to have Turmeaus Tobacconist as part of their group.

Their shop on Fenwick Street recently underwent extensive refurbishment and it truly does look the part.

The helpful and friendly sales team which includes Christine, Veronica and Shirley are on hand to serve you Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm and Saturday: 10am - 4pm. They have a wealth of experience in the tobacco trade and superb specialist knowledge of pipes and pipe tobaccos.

Jonny Goggles North 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 radio presenter Billy Butler as "The opticians used by the stars", as they have tested eyes for both Liverpool and Everton football club and have worked with big corporate names such as Jaguar and Granada Television, as well as various TV celebrities. They have a fun approach to what is a serious profession and never lose sight of how important the medical side of their practice is. However, they are well aware that spectacles are purchased with fashion in mind and can be crucial for the appearance. They supply top brand names, colour contact lenses, sunglasses, swimming goggles and safety glasses.

Smiffy’s 56 Bold Street Tel.: +44 151 709 9449. www.smiffys-liverpool.co.uk

Have you ever considered joining the priesthood, or becoming a pirate for the night? Or perhaps your preference is to show up at a gathering dressed as your favourite super-hero. If you have, then you need to check out the Smiffy’s-Liverpool Experience. Smiffy’s stocks the largest selection of fancy dress costumes in Merseyside. They offer a huge array of costumes and accessories to suit all occasions and celebrations. The people at Smiffy’s are always moving with the times and you can rest assured that when something is topical, they will react by ensuring they have the outfits to suit current affairs. The store can be found at 56 Bold Street and you can also purchase goods on their website at: www.smiffysliverpool. co.uk.

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Liverpool ONE

The Ultimate shopping & Entertainment Experience

5 Wall Street Tel.: +44 151 232 3100 www.liverpool-one.com Liverpool ONE is one of Europe's most stylish leisure and shopping destinations and is home to over 160 stores and restaurants, a fantastic 14 screen cinema, a five acre park... and you can even live there!

From high street heroes to high-end boutiques, cafes for people on the go to stylish restaurants, Liverpool ONE has something for everyone, in a truly unique setting with its contrasting mix of architecture. It is the largest open air shopping centre in the United Kingdom.

The completion of Liverpool ONE has significantly boosted the local economy as well

as lifted Liverpool into the top five most popular retail destinations in the UK. With almost 150 different shopping outlets, it truly is a shopping paradise and there’s no need to worry if you get a bit hungry or thirsty, because Liverpool ONE also houses more than 30 restaurants, cafes and bars.

Boredom is also not an option at Liverpool ONE thanks to the numerous leisure facilities.

The superb 14 screen ODEON cinema, with an IMAX screen offers cinemagoers a truly immersive film experience Then there is the gorgeous five-acre Chavasse Park, which is located on top of the car park and is the perfect place for relaxation.

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

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shopping Cavern Walks 8 Mathew Street Tel.: +44 (0) 151 236 9082 www.cavern-walks.co.uk Cavern Walks is Liverpool’s only boutique arcade and home to the most unique collection of independent retailing in the city and the greatest designer brands, such as: Boudoir Boutique, Boudette, Christopher James, Cricket, Cricket Kid’s, Cavern Kids, Cavern Shoes, Vivienne Westwood, Weavers Door, Cavern Hair Boutique, Nail Nation, Chantilly and Lucy in the Sky. The centre is open from 9.0am until 6pm from Monday to Saturday and from 11.0am until 4.0 pm.

9th March 2006 and since then it has gone from strength to strength in a bid to bring people the ideal shopping experience. The centre also hosts regular events and exhibitions which are always worth seeing.

Clayton Square Shopping Centre Great Charlotte Tel.: +44 (0) 151 709 4560. www.claytonsquare.co.uk

MetQuarter 35 Whitechapel Liverpool L1 6DA, United Kingdom +44 151 224 2390

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

Whether you're meeting friends, need a break during a hard day's shopping, or just passing through, Clayton Square Shopping Centre has some great ways to perk you up! You can sit down and have a chat in Nosh'n'Coffee, basking under their lovely domed glass ceiling and enjoying their wonderful range of teas and coffees. If you need to keep in touch with friends and family around the world, Le Boulevard Café has 20 internet-connected PCs available for you to use. Or if you've got a bit of a sweet tooth, check out Millie's Cookies great range of tasty treats. And of course they also offer some excellent shopping stores.

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shopping Pearl Boutique 70 Aigburth Road Tel.: +44 151 222 7361. www.pearl-boutique.com Pearl Boutique is owned and run by Katrina Smith aka Momma Pearl. The boutique based in leafy Aigburth Road has been open since March 2011 and stocks a wide range of brands.

At Pearl Boutique they strive to get luxury brands without compromising on quality.

Designer inspired and latest trends don’t have to come at a cost.

Everything they stock is affordable and is catered to the woman who wants the latest looks but not the hefty price tag.

Katrina attends numerous fashion shows and is constantly on the look out for the next big brand which are exclusive to Pearl Boutique. Dresses start from as little as £50

Cheshire Oaks Kinsey Road, Ellesmere Port Cheshire Tel.: +44 (0) 151 348 5600. www.cheshireoaksdesigneroutlet.com Cheshire Oaks is one of the UK's largest Designer outlets with a quarter-million square feet of retail space, over 145 brands, restaurants and cafes.

This shopping paradise is located between Manchester and Liverpool. The Designer Outlet has a wide range of stores, offering something to suit every taste.

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

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Belgravia House of Gifts Buying is giving

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ayo Jide came to Liverpool, fell in love here, and stayed. He set up his business, Belgravia House of Gifts (BHG) with the intention of filling a gap in the market for high-quality food gifts and providing a customised selection of luxury items tastefully presented. A long way from the traditional wicker hampers with a ribbon bow, boring biscuits and tiny jam jars.

Bayo’s business offers to send a range of unique and beautiful corporate and personal Gourmet Gift Boxes sourced from all corners of the globe.

Bayo started small, with a little help from his friends, and is now set to grow after completing the new Liverpool Vision initiative ‘I’m Liverpool I’m Business’.

The programme is helping to realise Bayo’s desire to run a successful business which contributes to the local community with a percentage of every purchase going to the Liverpool-based organisation, The Yellow House, or London based May Project Gardens. Each customer who purchases on belgraviagifts.com can select which of the two projects they would like to support.

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Bayo’s modus operandi is to source the very best gourmet items by making friends with ‘producers of distinction’ to ensure that each BHG Gourmet Gift Box contains a range of outstanding products evoking the tastes and scents of the region it represents. The Tuscan Gourmet Gift Box, for example, contains a multiaward winning local cheese, Gran Mugello Ubaldino, selected by local producer Palagiacco, with a range of products specifically designed to complement it.

Bayo said: “I am inspired by Liverpool and its ambition and also the city’s great maritime history. Given the rich mix that has evolved though the port, it makes sense to me to collect luxury items and products from around the world and tell their stories, because it references Liverpool’s history.”

Bayo is now looking to work with producers from across the City Region to create bespoke Liverpool gift collections to showcase the regions finest produce around the world.

These items and collections will be specially packaged and will bear the name of one of Liverpool’s famous sons and daughters, although Bayo is keeping the chosen name firmly under wraps!

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careful plan is needed when you visit Liverpool, or you are certain to miss some of the most interesting parts. You would need to take a month off work to experience all the attractions the city has to offer.

So, you want a museum? Which one would that be then? Would it be the Maritime Museum or perhaps the World Museum? Wait a minute, was it the Slavery Museum or possibly the Museum of Liverpool? A certain quartet was ‘quite’ successful in the 1960s, so maybe you want to find out more about them in the Beatles Museum? I think you can see what we are getting at. There is just so much to do and so much variety, so the aforementioned plan really is a good idea.

Everywhere you walk you experience history. From the Grade I and Grade II listed buildings throughout the city (second only in

Seeing & Doing

Liverpool Attractions

number to London in the UK) to the enchanting waterfront highlighting Liverpool’s maritime heritage as one of the world’s most important cities.

You can’t miss the Albert Dock, a complex of restored dock buildings and warehouses which hosts an abundance of shops, coffee bars, restaurants, pubs, clubs and museums. It’s here where The Beatles Story Museum is housed.

Once you have finished in the Beatles Museum, take a stroll back across to the city centre and see where it all started for the ‘Fab Four’. Walk down Matthew Street and see the famous Cavern Club where they made their name.

We hope you enjoy Liverpool’s wonderful attractions and that this section of our magazine helps to enhance that enjoyment.

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ATTRACTIONS Fancy A Flutter Genting Club Queen Square Whitechapel Tel.: +44 (0) 151 702 7610. www.gentingcasinos.co.uk/club/queen-square For one of the ultimate nights out in Liverpool, visit Genting Club Queen Square. The casino offers all of your favourite casino games including American Roulette, Blackjack, Three Card Poker and Electronic Roulette. Furthermore, they host six poker competitions every week.

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

The venue also hosts the wonderful Fahrenheit Grill which offers a new culinary dining experience to Liverpool. It is a social restaurant where the vibrant surroundings and atmosphere mirrors the food they serve.

For an exclusive night to remember why not consider their private dining room, seating up to 16 people. The Genting Club is open daily from 12pm until 6am.

The Beatles Family Homes Mendips & 20 Forthlin Road Tel.: +44 (0) 151 427 7231. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatles-childhood-homes A combined tour of 'Mendips' and 20 Forthlin Road, the childhood homes of John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney, and your opportunity to see inside the places where the Beatles met, composed and rehearsed many of their earliest songs. Imagine walking through the back door into the kitchen where John's Aunt Mimi would have cooked him his tea, or standing in the spot where Lennon and McCartney composed 'I Saw Her Standing There'.

Visiting the Beatles' childhood homes in Liverpool is an absolute must for fans of any ages. The tours provide a real insight into Lennon and McCartney's humble beginnings.

The Casbah Coffee Club 8 Haymans Green, The Casbah Tel.: +44 (0) 151 280 3519. www.petebest.com The Casbah Coffee Club was a rock and roll music venue in West Derby, Liverpool, started by Mona Best in 1959 in the cellar of the family home.

The Quarrymen—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ken Brown went to the club to arrange their first booking. They played a series of seven Saturday night concerts in The Casbah for 15 shillings each. After the success of the first night, Mona gave them residency, and paid the whole group £3 a night. Other artists and groups like Cilla Black, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, The Searchers and Gerry & The Pacemakers later played in the club. Mona closed the club on 24 June 1962, with The Beatles as the last group to perform. In 2006, Cassbah was given Grade II listed building status.

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ATTRACTIONS World Museum

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

at Tate Liverpool. They are fully equipped for your visit, with baby changing facilities on site, healthy kids meals in the café and cloakrooms with buggy parking. Better still, they have a whole host of exciting activities for you and your little ones that are free. They also have an incredible shop selling beautiful gifts and great treats and a Tate cafe where visitors enjoy local, seasonal food with stunning views of the Albert Dock.

Liverpool Cathedral Discover treasures from around the world, explore outer space and meet live creatures!

World Museum Liverpool is a fantastic family day out! Over five free floors explore: the aquarium and the Treasure House Theatre; the natural world in the Clore Natural History Centre and Bug House; the human world in the World Cultures gallery and Weston Discovery Centre; the earth with dinosaurs and animals from around the world; and space and time through scientific instruments and the Planetarium. There are also two cafés and two shops. Well worth visiting.

Tate Gallery

Albert Dock Tel.: +44 151 702 7400. www.tate.org.uk/liverpool Tate Liverpool welcomes over 600,000 visitors a year, is the home of the National Collection of Modern Art in the North of England, and one of the largest galleries of modern and contemporary art in the UK, outside London. Families have great days out

St. James’ Mount Tel.: +44 0151 702 7284. www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

When visitors step through the door of Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral, most people do two things – they lift their heads and say “wow!” The Cathedral’s awesome scale and beauty never fails to make a lasting impression – together with, of course, the panoramic view of the city and beyond from the Tower. Sir John Betjamin called it “one of the great buildings of the world”! Designed by the young architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, most famous for also designing the red telephone box – here’s your chance to see his smallest structure in his largest! Scott’s 20th century masterpiece, begun in 1904 and completed in 1978, lays claim to many records – the UK’s largest Cathedral, the world’s highest and heaviest peal of bells, the world’s highest and widest Gothic arches among many. It’s free to enter and open daily 8am – 6pm and has a full programme of events, shop and great eateries. The Tower is open from 10am every day except Sunday and from March to October opens until late on Thursdays for magical Twilight Tower views.

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irral Peninsula is placed between the River Dee and the 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 to get away from it all.

Within the Wirral Peninsula, you can find several quality visitor attractions, ranging from the world famous Ness Botanic Gardens, to the magnificent Port Sunlight Village, the wealth of attractions makes Wirral an ideal destination for a day out or short break.

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

Wirral Peninsula highlights include: Ness Botanic Gardens; Port Sunlight

The Wonderful

Wirral Peninsula

Museum & Garden Village; Birkenhead Market; Carr Farm Garden Centre; Church Farm; Floral Pavilion Theatre & Conference Centre; Fort Perch Rock; The Grange & Pyramids Shopping Centre; Merseyferries; West Kirby Sailing Club.

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FEATURE Ness Botanic Gardens Neston Road Tel.: +44 0845 030 4063. www.nessgardens.org.uk

Wirral Attractions this Benedictine monastery looked after travellers for nearly 400 years and supervised the first regulated 'Ferry 'cross the Mersey'.

Touch the ancient sandstone walls, then look up at the towering cranes of the old Cammell Laird shipyard next door. The tower of St Mary's, the first parish church of the town, shares the site which is now dedicated as a memorial to those lost in the 1939 disaster aboard the Laird's built submarine Thetis.

Wirral Transport Museum

1 Taylor Street, Birkenhead, Wirral Tel.: +44 0151 647 2128

Ness Botanic Gardens is a wonderful place to visit and offers something for everyone.

It is a place to sit and admire the stunning views across the Dee Estuary and offers a sanctuary away from the chaos of everyday life.

Not only are the gardens beautiful, they also house one of the most interesting plant collections in the country. Owned and managed by the University of Liverpool, science and research are major components of all the work done in the gardens. As a botanic garden, plant conservation is also vitally important to Ness, and they have a large number of important and rare plants in the gardens. Ness offers a great range of activities and events for everyone including live music and theatre, weddings and functions.

Birkenhead Priory

Priory Street, Birkenhead, Wirral Tel.: +44 0151 652 4177 The oldest standing building on Merseyside, Birkenhead Priory encapsulates so much of the town's history within a small, enclosed site. Founded in 1150, the monks of

The Wirral Transport Museum has a broad selection of vintage and classic vehicles, including trams, buses, cars, motorbikes and push bikes. It also includes a 26 feet long model railway layout and a reconstructed 1930s garage scene, together with views of ongoing projects in the museum's workshops: chiefly the restoration of a Liverpool 'Green Goddess' tram belonging to National Museums Liverpool.

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

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Wirral’s Charming Countryside

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he Wirral countryside is a place of idyllic contrasts and is without doubt one of the most serene and beautiful landscapes you will find

in Britain.

The rolling lush countryside is the perfect prescription for those in need of relaxation and rejuvenation.

You can experience the countryside while visiting one of Wirral's many picturesque villages or towns, where you will find leafy lanes, quaint shops and some of the best tearooms and pubs in the country.

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

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

visitors of all ages.

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

The Wirral countryside also offers an unusual array of wildlife, from migratory birds to colonies of grey seals at Hilbre.

Those seeking an energetic means of exploring Wirral's exceptional countryside are spoilt for choice thanks to the various beautiful walking, cycling and horse-riding trails.

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irral Peninsula's 25 miles of coastline has much to offer any visitor, regardless of age or interest.

The Peninsula has two of Britain's most famous rivers, The Mersey and The Dee, sweeping along the eastern and western edges and to the north, you will find the Irish Sea. It is also home to several protected coastland parks, preserving some of the finest coastal scenery in Britain.

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

The Peninsula is also a great base for watersports. The Dee Estuary on the west coast possesses flat, sandy beaches and brisk breezes, ensuring great conditions for windsurfing and sailing.

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Those who enjoy learning about maritime heritage will also not be disappointed, as the area offers various exhibitions and galleries which will increase your knowledge levels while keeping you thoroughly entertained.

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

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Eating & Drinking in Liverpool

he variety of international cuisine in Liverpool is endless as you would expect from a cosmopolitan city, but while you are here, you really should try some of the local delicacies that the city is famed for.

Traditionally, food in the UK is centred around meat dishes including Beef, Pork, Chicken and Lamb and some well known specialities such as Bubble and Squeak, Toad in The Hole and Yorkshire Pudding, but while you are in Liverpool you just have to try the main dish of the city, ‘Scouse’. Basically a local version of Irish stew, ingredients include potatoes, carrots, lamb, onions and spices, and it is served with a cob of bread. The dish became so synonymous with the city that locals have become known as ‘Scousers’ throughout the country.

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

a Sugar Butty or even a Conny Onny Butty.

The latter is a bizarre concoction containing condensed milk.

If you want something sweet then try a local black and white striped toffee with a sugar coated covering and a minty flavour called the ‘Everton Mint’. Developed in Liverpool more than 100 years ago and still to this day thrown into the crowd at every Everton Football Club match, the mint became so popular that the Everton club became internationally famous for their nickname of ‘The Toffees’.

If local dishes don’t tickle your fancy, there is no need to worry. The city has some wonderful international restaurants and many of them are featured in this section of our magazine.

Whether it be Chinese, Italian, Indian or almost any other national cuisine, we are certain that whatever your particular favourite may be, Liverpool will satisfy your taste buds perfectly. Bon Appetit!

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Food & drink The Monro

92 Duke Street Tel.: +44 0151 707 9933. www.themonro.com

The Monro is a Grade II listed, historic Gastropub with award winning restaurant, Georgian bar with roaring fires and outside courtyard garden next to the old stables. The restaurant prides itself on an innovative freshly cooked menu using traditional local suppliers as far as possible. The bar stocks more real ales than most pubs and has a fine selection of malt whiskies.

Vinea

Unit B7, Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock Tel.: +44 0151 707 8962. www.vinealiverpool.co.uk Having been inspired by a trip to Napa Valley in California, the owners of Vinea decided to try and bring this concept to Liverpool and settled upon the Albert Dock area, as it had the right mix of visitors and local character. They have created a relaxed and unpretentious ‘Vineyard’ experience and all of the wines on their shelves have been carefully selected by their sommeliers, and are among the best the world has to offer.

Kasbah Café Bazaar

72 Bold Street Tel.: +44 0151 707 7744. www.kasbahcafebazaar.co.uk Kasbah Café Bazaar brings you culinary delights prepared in an authentic Moroccan way, in an Alcohol-Free environment. They

serve a variety of delightful dishes and hearty Tagines, and their chefs will be delighted to prepare any special dish you fancy that’s not on the menu at hand.

R Bar & Brasserie

24 Hatton Garden Tel.: +44 0151 236 1220. www.richmondliverpool.com

At the ‘R Bar & Brasserie you will find the finest culinary options for every taste, set in a visually stunning Atrium. Their classic British menu is prepared in-house by dedicated chefs using the best fresh seasonal local produce.

Whether you are looking for an unforgettable dining experience, a quick bite or a decadent afternoon tea, this is a place to savour.

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Food & drink Delifonseca Stanley Street & Brunswick Dock Tel.: +44 0151 255 0808. www.delifonseca.co.uk Delifonseca is a small independent company based in Liverpool that’s simply passionate about all things food related. It operates two sites, Stanley St in the centre of town and Brunswick Quay which is a mile south of the city centre. It’s a foodie ‘allrounder’ with each venue operating both a licensed retail food operation and a restaurant.

Spice Lounge 6 Atlantic Pavillion, Albert Dock Tel.: +44 (0) 151 707 2202 www.spicelounge.uk.com

Sapporo Teppanyaki 134 Duke Street, East Village, Tel.: +44 (0) 151 705 3005

Sapporo Teppanyaki offers exciting Japanese food that everyone will love - from beef fillet in chilli and garlic, King Prawns, warm smoked chicken salad, soup noodles, and every 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 glamorous culinary experience, the restaurant presents the perfect excuse to dine out. As the first British chef to be awarded with 3 Michelin stars, Marco Pierre White is a name synonymous with quality and finesse and it is these characteristics that will shape and define your eating experience at this wonderful venue.

Step through the temple inspired doors of the Spice Lounge and enter a world of authentic, contemporary Indian cuisine in the heart of Merseyside´s must-go district. The Spice Lounge maintains its unique heritage whilst creating a stylish yet welcoming atmosphere.

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Browns Bar & Brasserie Food & drink

it’s set to be the Talk of the Town!

Liverpool One 5 Wall St Liverpool www.browns-restaurants.co.uk Browns Bar & Brasserie have chosen Liverpool to open their latest restaurant.

For forty years Browns has been the essence of quality and excellence, with a reputation for classic food, well delivered in a stylish environment and are renowned for providing the perfect place to meet, eat and drink in a welcoming and unobtrusive atmosphere.

Situated in a prime location in the busy and popular shopping leisure complex of Liverpool One, directly opposite John Lewis , the building has undergone an extensive million pound refurbishment and created 75 jobs in the process. The 150seat restaurant with grand piano and large exquisitely designed bar will open from 26th of July.

Browns opened its first restaurant in Brighton in 1973 with the simple belief that classic food, well delivered in a stylish environment would be a recipe for success – a belief that remains unchanged. Today, the menu still features signature dishes such as the famous Browns Steak Mushroom and Guinness Pie, Crab and Avocado Stack, Fish and Chips and Slowly Braised Shoulder of Lamb alongside tempting platters and finger food to share with friends over a drink.

In the bar the extensive selection of drinks ensures that there is something to suit any mood or occasion, from the expertly compiled wine list, wide selection of champagne to Browns famous cocktail list.

With classic dishes alongside more continental flavours, the food is skilfully prepared and exquisitely executed to provide quality without being arrogant or fussy. “We have uncompromising standards and our chefs are the best in the business. We select fresh ingredients tailored to the seasons and prepare and cook our all our dishes from scratch on a daily basis” explained Head Chef and Liverpool local Gary Valentine.

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The Ethical Glass

Bringing a touch of class to Liverpool 30 North John Street Tel.: +44 0151 236 1403. www.theethicalglass.co.uk A new bar has opened in Liverpool bringing a fresh approach to nights out. The Ethical Glass prides itself on honestly priced wines, beers and martinis, and allows you to feel ethically good about drinking them as they pass on 5% of all profits to charity.

The quirky cocktail bar on Harrington Street (opposite the Hard Days Night Hotel) challenges the perception that cheap cocktails constitute low quality drinks, and conducts business in an honest and philanthropic manner.

Owner Mark said "We operate in a different way to the chains. We offer very low prices for a city centre venue, but still use highend brands in our food and drinks. Our regulars say that this is what makes the bar unique.

That, and a warm reception, classy atmosphere and Rat Pack tunes in the air.”

The Ethical Glass offers a place to go after work, meet friends, or just a really cool hang out with strong drinks, and quality-overquantity food. With no sports screens, alcopops

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

Mark continued "I wanted to create something different. Providing a personal touch and bringing back the values of the bar tender from the good old days. I want people to know what to expect at The Ethical Glass. We don't use gimmicks, fudged 2-for-1 promotions, pints at £1.70, nor Blossom Hill – just quality brands at honest prices."

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

The Ethical Glass brings star quality service and is one of the few businesses that chooses to share its success with charitable organisations.

Its clear that in a world all about cost saving and convenience, its refreshing to feel like you’re getting value for money without having to sacrifice on style and sophistication.

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Miscellaneous Venues The Clove Hitch 23 Hope Street Tel.: +44 0151 709 6574. www.theclovehitch.com

House 25 Bold Street Tel.: +44 0151 709 7141. www. house-liverpool.com It’s nice to get home to familiar surroundings, sit yourself down and indulge in your favourite tipple. Other times, it’s even nicer to leave your front door behind you and enjoy that same tipple in a comfortable bar.

The newly opened ‘HOUSE’ on Bold Street offers both of the above. If ever a venue could be called a home away from home, then this is it, because the layout is similar to that of a big living room, the atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, and the service is as good as any family member would give you at home.

HOUSE is open daily from 9am until 1am and offers appealing menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The selection of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) is also impressive with every taste catered for. Beer drinkers will be overly impressed by a selection of almost 25 different brands. Another perk is their wonderful tea and coffee menu…..cappuccinos, lattes, green teas, fruit teas - you name it and they’ve got it.

They even serve ‘tea-lattes’!

Nestled amongst the 18th Century Georgian terraces of Hope Street and with a prime position for an easy stumble to The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall; The Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro is proud to serve excellent fresh and locally sourced food along with a fantastic range of worldwide beers in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

The Side Door 29A Hope Street Tel.: +44 151 707 7888 www.thesidedoor.co.uk

The Side Door is situated on Hope St, the discerning diner's destination of choice. The classy interior of cream and deep red, reclaimed furniture and stripped wooden flooring give the restaurant a relaxed, continental bistro feel, bright and airy during the day and atmospheric and vibrant at night.

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hen the word ‘Nightlife’ is mentioned it almost always conjures up a picture of busy nightclubs and discos. Don’t get us wrong, Liverpool has a countless selection of such clubs and if you are looking for electro, drum and bass, or R’n’B, you will not be disappointed.

However, if the modern sound doesn’t flick your switch, there are unlimited alternative options for a night out on the town With Jazz clubs, Northern Soul, Indie and Rock clubs in abundance, Liverpool as you would expect from a city of such musical history, caters for all tastes.

If your interest is not dancing or listening to loud music you may prefer to simply have a pleasurable evening sipping a Pina Colada or your own personal tipple in one of the city’s trendy cocktail bars. The quality and selection of such bars is so famous around the UK that they draw people from all over the country simply for a night out. Celebrity spotting is a

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common pastime and you are very likely to be rubbing shoulders with famous footballers, TV stars or even international music icons.

Liverpool though offers so much more at night than just music and drinking. With its many theatres you will always find a good selection of shows to entertain and enthral you seven nights a week.

If you fancy a bit of comedy then there is an argument that you don’t need to go anywhere special as the Liverpool sense of humour is so renowned and you will almost certainly experience it during your visit wherever you may be. There are however many comedy clubs available for an evening’s entertainment and the Echo Arena at the former Kings Dock hold regular excellent comedy nights.

Whatever you decide to do with your evenings we are pretty certain you will have a good time. In this section of the magazine, we take a closer look at some of Liverpool’s night time hotspots.

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NIGHTLIFE Alma De Cuba

Saint Peters Church Seel Street, Tel.: +44 (0) 151 702 7394

Alma de Cuba is one of the UK‘s most spectacular restaurant and bars. It’s an island in the heart of the city, an independent spirit that leaves a lasting impression. Set inside the magnificent conversion of the former St. Peters Catholic Church, Alma de Cuba is an eclectic mix of Cuban, Hispanic, and Latin American influences that are enhanced with Liverpool’s great spirit. The building is itself an iconic destination as it is the first church in Liverpool to be turned into a social venue.

The church was opened on the 7th of September in 1788. Quite simply awesome!

1880 Bar

1-3 Queen Square, Whitechapel Tel.: +44 (0) 151 702 7610 www.gentingcasinos.co.uk The 1880 Bar is Liverpool's sexiest new cocktail bar, giving you the very best in cocktails, music & events, service and stunning surroundings! Enjoy a night of exclusivity in one of their luxurious private booths or simply go along to the bar every Friday and Saturday night to listen to their resident DJ's. Combine all this with the city's best booth packages, panoramic windows and an impressive list of wines, beers and excellent champagnes and it’s easy to see why this is one of Liverpool’s hottest new night spots.

Highly recommended.

Peacock Liverpool

49-51 Seel Street Tel.: +44 151 709 2146. www.peacock-liverpool.com

Great bar located on Seel Street. Among many other things, they’ve got great drinks and amazing pizzas, and they put on a FREE BBQ every Friday because, they love to spoil their customers!! They also have DJ's upstairs in the Red Room at the weekend, and downstairs with some more chilled out vibes on a Thursday evening. Room hire is also available.

Heebie Jeebies

80-82 Seel Street Tel.: +44 (0) 151 709 3678 One of Liverpool's coolest bars spanning over two floors and one courtyard. Open late, seven nights a week. If Indie and Alternative flicks your musical switch, then Heebie Jeebies could be the place for you. They are always offering different theme nights and many of them can be very entertaining, so be sure to check the exterior of the building for events which are taking place during your stay. There is plenty of dance space and also plenty of seating areas to ensure comfort. Nice people and good music – what more could you want?

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NIGHTLIFE Garland’s Bedlam Carlton Hall 8-10 Eberle St. Tel.: +44 151 236 3307. www.garlandsonline.com

Igloo 78-82 Wood Street Tel.: +44 07808 834 584. www.iglooliverpool.co.uk Igloo pride themelves on their excellent operation and customer service. Whether it be your favourite chilled beer or wine, one of their sensational cocktails, or even a bottle of spirits or champagne, they strive to make sure you're served efficiently and with a smile. Igloo has won numerous awards including “Best Bar” at the 2010 and 2011 Liverpool Lifestyle awards.

Launched in 1993 Garlands nightclub became an overnight success and has now become the longest established Saturday resident dance night in the country. It is synonymous with glamour, craziness and its own unique ambience creating an environment where clubbers can be who they want to be, knowing they are in a very safe place.

Mansion 21 Temple Street.

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

Envi 17 - 21 Fleet Street Tel.: +44 0151 709 3498. www.enviliverpool.com Envi is situated half way down Fleet Street near the busy Concert Square and revellers regularly invade the expansive dance floor to uplifting house and chart dance, with the odd pop classic thrown in to keep everyone bubbling over. The 750 capacity venue is open until late 7 days a week and boasts an extensive range of special drinks offers.

MANSION is an exclusive new nightclub in the heart of Liverpool’s Clubland. It’s the only venue in the city to boast a VIP Balcony, Terrace & Dj Box Terrace Booths which all overlook an amazing dance-floor. Every week, Mansion DJ’s will be delivering anthems handpicked from the World’s wildest parties & best events. Mansion is also available for hire for birthdays/private occasions.

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The Bierkeller

A Totally Unique Experience

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he Bierkeller is a real piece of Bavaria in the heart of Liverpool City Centre.

With a 1300 capacity it boasts to be one of the biggest and busiest bars in Liverpool, with one of the largest projector screens in Europe.

The Bierkeller has the finest selection of draught German beers with authentic regional food, all served by staff in traditional Bavarian clothing.

With long bench seating and live entertainment from their Oompah band at the weekends, you are guaranteed to be standing on the benches and raising your steins in Liverpool’s number one party destination.

Whether it's an office party, birthday or any other celebration, the Bierkeller can cater for any occasion.

Shooters Shooters Sports Bar is every sports fan’s dream. It is the prime location for all live sport events and entertainment.

With back-to-back sports shown across six screens, including one of the largest screens in Liverpool, it brings you every sport live from all over the world.

Pour your own pint from their draught tables, play pool on one of the 5 American Tables or dine from the all American food menu. Challenge the bar staff and play toss the boss, or challenge yourself with the notorious Man V Food competition.

Around The World in 80 Beers Take a trip around the world in the all new “Around the World in 80 Beers Bar”. With an array of exotic beers and delicious food from around the globe, prepare to be amazed.

Treat yourself to one of the signature cocktails during the exclusive happy hour and enjoy live music every night. Come down and get your very own 80 Beers Bar Passport to enter a competition for a chance to win a TRIP AROUND THE WORLD.

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Essential Information

Population Liverpool’s population grew by more than 5% during the past decade and now stands at almost 470,000.

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

Tipping In most service related businesses including bars and restaurants it is not compulsory to leave a tip. The general rule though if you feel you have had good service is to leave a tip of approximately 10%.

Emergency Numbers Throughout the UK, the emergency services are all called via one number which is 999. You will then be asked which service you require by the operator.

Pharmacy Currency The Pound has remained the currency in the UK and is generally the only accepted currency that can be used. Although the largest note in general circulation is the ÂŁ50 note, it is advisable not to accept this denomination from exchange bureaus, as you may find them difficult to spend in small shops and bars. You will encounter no problems with any smaller denomination..

Liverpool city centre has no shortage of pharmacies. However there are currently very few 24 hour pharmacies in the UK. In an emergency your hotel should be able to give you more information.

Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport is situated 7 miles outside the City Centre. Buses depart into town every 20 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends. The journey

Language The official language of course is English and unlike many other European countries, alternative languages are not widely spoken.

Telephone The international code is +44 and then in addition you have the area code which for Liverpool is 0151.

Post Most post offices are open from 09.00 until 17.00 Monday to Friday. Many are also open during the same hours on Saturday, but be aware that they are closed all day on Sunday. The main Post Office can be found at:

takes about 45 minutes. www.liverpooljohnlennonairport.com

Electricity 220 watt three-pronged plugs.

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INFO Public Transport

The Public transport system is run by Mersey Travel and is usually very reliable. Trains, buses and ferries run frequently throughout the day and there is also a night-bus service.

The easiest way to get around is by the excellent Merseyrail system which links most suburban areas to the city centre.

The two main bus stations can be found on

Roe Street and Paradise Street. Buses are frequent across the whole city and amongst the cheapest in the country.

The cheapest and most convenient way to get around is to buy a Saveaway ticket which gives you 24 hours unlimited journeys on any train or bus in Liverpool, Wirral or the wider Merseyside area. They are available from newsagents, railway stations and bus stations.

There is also an underground system that operates between Liverpool’s four main train stations (Lime Street, Central Station, James Street and Moorfields).

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

Mersey Travel also combine public transport with various deals on visitor attractions, combined travel and entry promotions, and other partner offers, making public transport part of your Liverpool adventure. For more details, visit their website at: www.merseytravel.gov.uk.

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Liverpool is Fighting Back!

inancially the world is still in crisis and ‘The Recession’ is affecting the majority of countries. Even Asia and The Arab States are not as buoyant as they were, but that is due to Technologies and Oil respectively.

Britain is still deep in a financially turbulent situation, with opinions swinging from a Double Dip Recession is around the corner, to we are at the start of the Fight Back To Recovery?

For a number of reasons, Liverpool appears to have weathered this financial storm a lot better than most cities, one of the reasons being, that the Scousers are a resilient lot.

Financial indications in 2007 showed that we were at the end of several years of growth and therefore most cities and businesses started to prepare for hard times ahead. However, nobody knew they would be as bad as they have been, or how long it was going to affect the economy.

While most cities were bracing themselves for difficult times, Liverpool was preparing to be the Capital Of Culture in 2008.

That particular year was a great one for the city, not only financially, but because it really put Liverpool on the cultural map of the world.

Even now, the city is still benefiting from that prestigious title.

Following this, the landscape of the city started to change courtesy of The Three Graces, Liverpool 1 Shopping Centre, The Cruise Ship Terminal and The Eye. Add to that numerous high class apartments and hotels being built and it’s easy to understand why these changes brought more prosperity to the infrastructure of the city.

Another great financial uplift has come from the Education Sector. The Universities and Colleges have made themselves so desirable, that the increase in foreign students studying and living here really has made Liverpool a very popular ‘University City’.

The financial effect this has on any city cannot be underestimated. Liverpool knows that, and we intend to look after our students well. In fact, the amount of students who end up living here permanently is increasing every year.

Overall, Liverpool has weathered the stormy seas of financial crisis better than many cities 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 will always find a way to fight back!

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