Visit Liverpool

Visit

LIVERPOOL

In this section we share our team’s top tips for visiting a city or region. In this edition we thought we’d return to Deepbridge’s home in the Northwest and look at the vibrant city of Liverpool.

DAYS OUT...

It would be remiss to not start by mentioning the Fab Four and, as you’d expect, Liverpool doesn’t disappoint as a mecca for Beatles fans. Whether it is visiting The Cavern on Matthew Street, learning more at The Beatles Story or going on a ‘Magical Mystery Tour,’ there is plenty to see and do.

However, Anjali Robert’s, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Deepbridge, starts by recommending Mendips and 20 Forthlin Road, commenting, “These properties are perhaps amongst the most modern of National Trust properties, but a step inside takes you back to early days of Lennon and McCartney.”

Paul Bowman, Investment Manager, adds, “These properties are unique places where John and Paul grew up and The Beatles were born and wrote some of their legendary early catalogue, including the likes of Love Me Do. These houses are a focal point of 20th Century social history.”

Please note that Mendips and 20 Forthlin Road is visited by pre-booked tours only.

Beyond the Beatles, but not escaping them entirely as you walk past a Yellow Submarine, visiting the waterfront, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a must for any visitor to Liverpool. Set next to the famous ‘Three Graces,’ being The Royal Liver Building, The Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building, is The Royal Albert Dock. A mixture of museums, galleries, restaurants and bars, these former warehouses and dock buildings now represent of the most recognisable spots in the UK – and for those old enough, you might also remember TV weather presenters falling off their UK map floating in Albert Dock!

Jamie O’Connor, Marketing Assistant, recommends guests visit in the galleries and museums in The Royal Albert Dock, “Tate Liverpool, as the northern representative of the Tate collection, is a fascinating place to visit and a particular gem, regularly housing international and touring collections.”

Jamie adds, “The Royal Albert Dock as a whole, highlights the history of the City, and the docks which were the very reason for the City’s growth, whilst indicative of the transformation of Liverpool to being a cultural hub.” Ian Warwick, Managing Partner, highlights other reasons to visit ‘Albert Dock,’ such as a visit to the Liverpool Maritime Museum, “Liverpool was once the busiest port in the world and has one of the most remarkable maritime histories anywhere in the world, with its historical largest export being cotton and the main import being bananas. Although it never visited Liverpool, the city is of course also synonymous with the Titanic (the city’s name was emblazoned on the stern as this is where the ship was registered) and you can discover more about the ‘unsinkable ship’ and the City’s history in the Maritime Museum, also based at The Royal Albert Dock.”

Atop of the hill on which Liverpool sits, the City boasts not one but two impressive, but vastly different cathedrals. The Anglian Cathedral is the largest religious building in Britain and was only completed in 1978, with HM Queen Elizabeth II attending the service of thanksgiving and dedication. A mile along Hope Street is the equally as impressive, but very different, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral which refuses to be outdone and is officially the largest Catholic cathedral in England.

Tony Lyons, Project Manager at Deepbridge, suggests a visit should be paid, “whether visiting for a religious purpose, whether attending an event or just seeking jaw dropping architecture then the cathedrals of Liverpool won’t fail to impress.”

“If you get chance to climb the tower of the Anglian Cathedral, you won’t be disappointed by the views over to Wales, across to the Pennines and up to Blackpool, whereas Lutyen’s Crypt below the Metropolitan Cathedral is a fascinating space to visit,” added Andrew Aldridge, Chief of Marketing.

The Beatles Story Britannia Vaults Royal Albert Dock Liverpool L3 4AD www.beatlesstory.com –––Tate Liverpool Royal Albert Dock Liverpool L3 4BB www.tate.org.uk –––Liverpool Anglian Cathedral St James Mt Liverpool L1 7AZ www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

EATING OUT…

Food is at the heart of Liverpool, with even the name ‘Scouser’ relating to the traditional local stew-like dish called Scouse, and being a port city, it is not surprising that Liverpool boasts a diverse culinary scene, with restaurants representing all corners of the globe. Never more is the international flavour of Liverpool more apparent than in Chinatown, one of Europe’s oldest and largest Chinese communities. Set on the 34th floor of the West Tower, overlooking Liverpool’s famous skyline, and with views across the Wirral to Wales, Panoramic 34 has long been at the heart of Liverpool’s fine cuisine scene.

Ray Eugeni, Partner at Deepbridge, speaks highly of Panoramic 34, “the view from the restaurant in itself is worth a visit, but when you add in stunning food as well then it is absolutely a must visit if you can get a table”.

Ben Carter, Life Sciences Investment Director, adds, “awesome views and great food make Panoramic 34 a great place for special occasions.”

With numerous restaurants across the UK, Liverpool-born Mowgli has rapidly grown a reputation for great Indian cuisine in a relaxed environment, crated by Nisha Katona, founded in 2014.

Olivia Drinnan, Strategic Partnerships Manager, commented, “I love Mowgli. Great food and a beautifully designed space,” with Paul Seager, Head of Brand, expanding; “The Mowgli vibe is all about small plates, like an Indian tapas, so you can try loads of exciting new flavours and the swing seats help create a quirky environment.”

Meanwhile, if you’re a fan of tasting menus then Anjali Roberts, Head of Strategic Partnerships recommends a visit to Röski by Anton Piotrowski on Rodney Street. Anjali continues, “if Röski was in London it would be raved about, but in Liverpool it manages to remain a ‘best kept secret’ and a fantastic treat for those that know about it.” Andrew Aldridge, Partner & Chief Marketing Officer agrees, “Röski’s tasting menu is imaginative, beautiful and, importantly, full of flavours. The great food combined with the relaxed atmosphere created by the impeccable but genuinely warm front of house team, make Röski a great night out.”

Panoramic 34 West Tower Brook St Liverpool L3 9PJ www.panoramic34.com –––Mowgli Street Food 3 Water St Liverpool L2 0RD www.mowglistreetfood.com –––Roski Restaurant 16 Rodney St Liverpool L1 2TE www.roskirestaurant.com

OUT OUT…

Liverpool has a well-deserved reputation for being a great place for a night out, earned over decades of providing the best live entertainment and the warmest of hospitality. The sixties brought a reputation for the best bands and gigs, the nineties brought the super club Cream and today Liverpool is renowned as a destination for tourists, day-trippers [excuse the Beatles pun] and those wanting a vibrant night life. Whether it be the famous Matthew Street, where The Cavern resides, or whether it be Bold Street and Concert Square where the younger revellers gather, Liverpool has many great places to meet, mingle and party.

Every town, city and region of the UK these days seems to have its own locally distilled gin and Liverpool is no different. However, the Liverpool Gin Distillery, on Castle Street, is also a fantastic bar offering gin tasting and gin making classes as in addition to a food and drinks.

“The Liverpool Gin Distillery is a great spot and a great place to meet friends, with the unique 60 litre copper still dominating the building,” commented Donna Battersby, Regional Director. Phill Secrette, Head of Investor Relations agrees; “Castle Street is a great place to start a night out, with numerous bars and restaurants in the area, but the Gin Distillery is arguably the best, particularly if you like gin!”

For those looking for something perhaps less refined (or distilled!) then the Baltic Market offers patrons a mixture of bars and eateries in a more hip part of town. The Baltic Triangle is home to breweries, early-stage companies (including Deepbridge’s investee company vTIme) and former warehouses which are either being replaced by student accommodation or creatively repurposed, with the Baltic Market being one such new creation as Liverpool’s first street food market.

Lews Tandy, Head of Marketing Communications, is a big fan; “Most evenings in Liverpool involve a visit to the Baltic Market, and some nights we never leave! Loads of food options and bars mean you don’t get bored and if you need more entertainment then you can nip next door to Ghetto Golf,” with Terri Head, Head of Client and Intermediary Support, agreeing; “a night out in Liverpool is always fun, and if there is a large group of you then the Baltic Market is particularly great as it offers everyone lots of options.”

Ashley Robinson, Events Co-ordinator, also recommends Alma de Cuba as a spot for late night drinks; “Alma de Cuba has been one of the go-to venues in Liverpool for as long as I can remember. As the name suggests, this bar and restaurant is Latininfluenced, in a former church building and offers some of the best cocktails around.” Matt Burns, Administration Team Leader concurs with Ashley, “The Ropewalks area around this beautiful building is the creative area of the city and contains numerous bars and restaurants, but Alma de Ciba has long been the focus of many nights out.”

Liverpool Gin Distillery 52, 54 Castle St Liverpool L2 7LQ www.liverpoolgindistillery.com –––Baltic Market 107 Stanhope St Liverpool L8 5RE www.balticmarket.co.uk –––Alma De Cuba St Peters Church Seel St Liverpool L1 4BH www.alma-de-cuba.com