The former Slim’s Pork Chop Express restaurant on Seel Street is to become ’16 Bit Chicken’ – a gourmet chicken takeaway with speakeasy-style retro games arcade. Opening this summer, the concept has been revealed by Graffiti Spirits Group, which was behind the previous eatery, as well as a number of other ... Read More...
The conversion of Liverpool’s Grade II*-listed Martins Bank building into a luxury hotel could move a step closer next week. Reworked plans for the Water Street landmark include bar and dining facilities within the ground floor banking hall and a rooftop spa. It was revealed in 2016 that investment firm Starwood Capital ... Read More...
Copenhagen travel guide: Scandi city break from Liverpool With flights to Copenhagen now taking off twice a week from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, here’s why a trip to the uber cool Danish capital makes for a splendid summer break. Words by Lawrence Saunders A refreshing Danish dip Summer temperatures in Copenhagen might only average ... Read More...
Restaurant Review Siren St James Street, Baltic Triangle, Liverpool, L1 0AB By Lawrence Saunders | Small plates & cocktails | £££ | 0151 706 8148 Perched on the edge of the Baltic Triangle opposite the Church of St Vincent de Paul, Siren is probably best known to readers as a trendy brunch spot come hip ... Read More...
A new hotel complete with a basement restaurant could be opening on Liverpool’s Duke Street. BRKLYN Hotel would replace student accommodation at the three-storey Arena House. According to a planning application from David Colebourn of Evolve Duke Street Ltd submitted to Liverpool City Council, the new hotel will include 20 bedrooms with ... Read More...
Promenade Estates has submitted a planning application to convert its Grade II-listed Queen Square headquarters into a 43-bed boutique hotel. Designed by Alfred Waterhouse, the building was the regional headquarters of Pearl Assurance and overlooks St John’s Gardens and St George’s Hall. It also adjoins the city’s Marriot Hotel, which ... Read More...
Plans for Tesco to open its second Jack’s store in Liverpool have been revealed. The multinational retailer has chosen a unit at North Liverpool Retail Park for a new branch of its discount supermarket. Home Bargains owner TJ Morris Limited (TJM) has applied to Liverpool City Council for permission to use a ... Read More...
Knowsley Council has confirmed that it has begun negotiations with St. Modwen with a view to acquiring the company’s assets in Kirkby town centre. The announcement comes after much speculation over the firm’s planned regeneration which includes a new Morrisons supermarket, cinema, shops and restaurants. Councillor Graham Morgan, leader of Knowsley Council, has declared ... Read More...
Plans to revitalise a block of vacant terraced properties next to the Homebaked bakery in Anfield have been submitted to Liverpool City Council. Homebaked Community Land Trust (CLT) is behind proposals which could see eight new homes created - as well as space for a micro brewery and pop-up shops. The CLT’s ... Read More...
House of Fraser is planning to open one of its new luxury department stores here in Liverpool. A national newspaper report has suggested ‘Frasers’ will stock premium fashion brands such as Gucci and Paul Smith. The same article said that a site in Liverpool is currently being refurbished to house the new ... Read More...