The Navigator, issue 21

N T HE VIGATOR

TITANIC takes the crown

Titanic Hotel Liverpool is celebrating winning one of the most prestigious awards in the tourism industry.

We were delighted to be awarded Large Hotel of the Year at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

Championing the very best tourism businesses in the country and celebrating innovation, quality and best practice, the annual awards took place in June at a ceremony held at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, where all the winners were announced.

Every aspect of the industry is put in the spotlight including hotels, visitor attractions, pubs, visitor experiences, events venues, resilience and innovation, and ethical, responsible and sustainable tourism.

VisitEngland invites experts across several judging panels to assess all the different venues that have been shortlisted, in the search for a truly excellent customer experience. The judges are then tasked with deciding the Gold, Silver and Bronze national winners for each category.

Among the 20 categories in the 2023 Awards was Large Hotel of the Year. It was this one where Titanic Hotel Liverpool came out on top against two other shortlisted hotels, which included Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort in Wiltshire and Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort in County Durham.

Our success in this nationally acclaimed award comes after Titanic Hotel was crowned Large Hotel of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards in March.

Brian Connor, general manager at Titanic Hotel Liverpool, said: “It’s an honour to be recognised with Large Hotel of the Year for our exceptional service and iconic Grade II listing setting reaffirming our high standards within the industry.

“We strive to create an environment where luxury meets heartfelt hospitality, and this coveted award serves as a testament to the dedication and passion of our exceptional team.”

Welcome to Titanic Hotel Liverpool’s newspaper The Navigator, which has been created to guide our guests around the best of what Titanic Hotel, the city of Liverpool and surrounding areas have to offer.

We are delighted to have won Large Hotel of the Year at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence last month following our win for Hotel of the Year at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards for the second year running.

If you want to explore the city centre this summer, it’s our pleasure to give any information we can to help you decide what you’d like to do while you’re in Liverpool. From Liverpool Biennial 2023, which

features in the Tobacco Warehouse with stunning artwork from Brook Andrew’s on Stanley Dock, to The Open Championship, it's such an exciting time for the city.

We have all of Liverpool’s culture, events and leisure on our doorstep and want to show you the varied and vast offerings so that you can make the most of your stay.

Please enjoy this issue of The Navigator, we hope it makes experiencing our beautiful city even more special.

WHAT’S ON...

July August

ADAM ROWE

July 10 - 13• The Jacaranda

Scouse stand-up comedian, Live at the Apollo regular and podcaster Adam Rowe is doing a mini tour of work in progress gigs to test out material ahead of his actual What’s Wrong With Me? dates, and that takes him back to the Jacaranda Club on Slater Street for four summer nights. He’ll also be bringing some mates with him to try out new jokes.

LIVERPOOL THEATRE FESTIVAL

July 20 - 30 • St Luke’s Bombed Out Church

The fourth annual Liverpool Theatre Festival returns to Liverpool’s Bombed Out Church, with 11 days of shows including Sober Companion starring Joe McGann and Jake Norton, Fred The Musical, Viva Tenori – A Celebration Of The Three Tenors, Whatever Happened To Billy Kenny, Perfectly Frank, Magic Gareth: Level Up and a tribute to the empress of soul, Gladys Knight …The Story.

ROMEO & JULIET

August 3 • Knowsley Hall

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, with a history stretching back to Shakespeare himself, will be performing the timeless love story, Romeo & Juliet, in the beautiful gardens of Knowsley Hall. One of the UK’s best touring theatre companies presents the play as Shakespeare first saw it acted – in the open air, by an all-male cast and with Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.

RICKY GERVAIS

July 20 • M&S Bank Arena

Along with his award-winning TV series and taking down celebs at awards ceremonies, Ricky Gervais is known for his no-holds-barred stand-up tours. They’re definitely not for the easily offended and his latest one, Armageddon, is no exception. Netflix has already bought the rights, so this is a chance to see it live before it makes it onto the streaming service.

MODELLO ON THE MERSEY

22 July • Pier Head

Experience the River Mersey and Liverpool’s breathing waterfront like never before with a boat party in Liverpool’s striking Dazzle Ferry. Starting by Pier Head dock, cruise along the rippling water with sets from resident DJ’s Charlie Kidd, Eon and Rhythm Inc before heading back as the sun sets over the water.

MILES KANE

August 11 • Hangar 34

Miles Kane was one of the big crowd draws on Liverpool night at the Eurovision Village alongside The Lightning Seeds and now he’s back in the city for a more intimate gig at Hangar 34 in the Baltic Triangle. Known for his solo career as well as work with The Last Shadow Puppets and The Rascals, expect a signature blend of rock and roll, indie and pop.

From concerts to comedy tours, Liverpool is home to a bursting selection of events over the next three months.

September

LIVERPOOL DISCO FESTIVAL

August 19 • Content, Cains Brewery Village

Billed as the city’s friendliest party, Liverpool Disco Festival is putting on a special 10th edition with a suitably fabulous line-up of artists and DJs from 2 pm through to the night. Disco legends Odyssey are back with a full band for a live performance, there’ll be Ten City, Byron Stingily with his hits Mighty Real and Get Up Everybody, and DJ John Morales on his farewell tour.

THE BODYGUARD

September 12 - 16 • Liverpool Empire

Fans of Whitney Houston are in for a treat with this award-winning hit musical - here again by popular demand. Telling the love story of former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, who’s hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker, it features Whitney classics like Queen of the Night, I Wanna Dance with Somebody and I Will Always Love You.

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN

September 16 • M&S Bank Arena

Echo & The Bunnymen have earned their place in Liverpool’s music history and still have a loyal fanbase all over the world. In September they’ll perform a series of orchestral concerts including one at the arena, recreating their album Ocean Rain in its entirety, joined on stage by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for songs including Ocean Rain, Seven Seas and The Killing Moon.

THE JAMAICA STREET CARNIVAL PARTY

August 27 • Jamaica Street, Baltic Triangle

The last sunny bank holiday weekend of the year deserves a street party and Jamaica Street in the Baltic Triangle is throwing a huge one. After two years of bringing international reggae and dancehall acts like Kranium, David Rogidan and Stylo G together with the best local artists, the carnival is back with more outdoor and indoor stages, an outdoor market and its biggest line-up yet.

NATHAN CARTER

September 16 • Philharmonic Hall

He was born in Liverpool and, after growing up surrounded by the songs of country legends like Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash, Nathan Carter has gone on to establish himself as one of the UK’s biggest and best-selling Irish Country music stars. After performing packed arena shows and even one for Pope Francis in Dublin, Nathan is back home for one night at the Philharmonic.

BUSTED

September 22 • M&S Bank Arena

Embarking on a major UK arena tour, Busted are ready and raring to celebrate 20 years since their debut song ‘What I Go To School For’ climbed its way up the charts. Performing a collection of pop-punk hits from the pervious two decades, enjoy the likes of ‘Crashed The Wedding’, ‘Thunderbirds Are Go’ and ‘Year 3000’ from the three cheeky chaps.

Your guide to

Liverpool’s known for its creative scene, and throughout summer the city is hosting the largest festival of contemporary visual art in the UK – Liverpool Biennial.

This year’s festival is titled ‘uMoya: The Sacred Return of Lost Things’, taking its name from the isiZulu word (pronounced oo-moy-ah) which means spirit, breath, air, climate and wind.

Curated by Khanyisile Mbongwa with Biennial Director Dr Samantha Lackey and the Liverpool Biennial team, the theme reflects on the history of Liverpool, in particular its colonial past, and its role in the trade of enslaved people and the making of the British Empire, and looks ahead to a very different future.

This year is the 12th edition of the festival, which takes over a wide variety of different venues – expected and unexpected – every two years.

Since it was first formed in 1998, it has commissioned 380 artworks, presented work by more than 560 leading artists, delivered 34 collaborative neighbourhood projects and hosted 49 million visits!

From the beginning, Liverpool Biennial has commissioned new artwork, some of which can still be seen today in the city, including Sir Peter Blake’s Razzle Dazzle Ferry and Ugo Rondinone’s Liverpool Mountain outside Tate Liverpool at Royal Albert Dock.

This year, for the first time, the venues include Tobacco Warehouse meaning Titanic Hotel is one of the best locations for viewing.

A festival hub is also based at Tobacco Warehouse on the ground floor’s waterside space and hosts six artists who give their own interpretation of ideas around repair and healing.

Other venues include the old restaurant in the Cotton Exchange, Liverpool ONE, St John’s Gardens behind St George’s Hall, Liverpool Parish Church St Nicholas and arts venues such as Tate Liverpool, Bluecoat, FACT Liverpool, Victoria Gallery and & Museum, Open Eye Gallery and World Museum.

Featuring 35 artists and collectives from the UK and around the world all responding to the theme, a diverse programme of free exhibitions, performances, screenings, community and learning activities and fringe events takes place over 14 weeks, closing on September 17.

Artists come from Alaska, Australia, Austria, Botswana, Brazil, Columbia, France, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Iran, Italy, Martinique, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestine, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia, and Zanzibar.

Liverpool Biennial outdoor works are in situ across the city centre, so they’re impossible to miss, but here are Navigator’s highlights to look out for…

NICHOLAS GALANIN AT ST JOHN’S GARDENS

A newly commissioned piece by Nicholas Galanin has been installed at St John’s Gardens, next to St George’s Hall. A display of bronze casts of handwoven baskets references museum displays of indigenous North American and African basketry and cinematic portrayals of thieves via ski-mask cut-outs. A video work by the artist is also being shown at Bluecoat on School Lane.

BROOK ANDREW AT STANLEY DOCK

Brook Andrew presents a bold, new large-scale neon work at Stanley Dock. Combining languages including Irish Gaelic, isiZulu, Wiradjuri, Urdu, Mandarin and Welsh, the commission symbolises the cultural and historical language diversity of Merseyside across the Liverpool skyline. A video work by the artist is also being shown at World Museum.

RANTI BAM IN ST NICHOLAS GARDENS

Ranti Bam has created a major new sculptural commission especially for the gardens of St Nicholas Liverpool Parish Church, where the first recorded Black resident in Liverpool, Abell, an enslaved African, is buried. Visitors will be invited to interact with the works, which have been modelled to the size and shape of the artist's embrace.

FESTIVAL HUB AT TOBACCO WAREHOUSE

The Grade II listed Tobacco Warehouse is the largest brick warehouse in the world, covering 1,600,000sqft, and as the festival hub it has become a temporary home to six artists: Albert Ibokwe Khoza’s ‘The Black Circus of the Republic of Bantu’, Melanie Manchot’s long-form film project ‘STEPHEN’, and work by Binta Diaw, Isa do Rosário, Julien Creuzet and Rahmi Hamzi.

ELENG LULUAN AT PRINCES DOCK

A monumental sculpture by Eleng Luluan, taking the form of a giant metal vessel, has been unveiled at Princes Dock, Liverpool Waters. The work is inspired by the legend that the founder of Rukai was born from a pottery jar protected by two snakes and draws on the artist’s own experience of growing up in the Kucapungane community in Taiwan.

RUDY LOEWE AT LIVERPOOL ONE

At Liverpool ONE, Rudy Loewe presents a new largescale installation inspired by the Liverpool Sailors’ Home gates and based on the artist’s painting ‘February 1970, Trinidad #1’. It depicts Moko jumbie, a stilts walker or dancer, and other Carnival participants coming to the aid of the people at a moment of Black Power revolution in Trinidad and Tobago.

ANTONIO OBA AT VICTORIA GALLERY & MUSEUM (UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL)

At Victoria Gallery & Museum, alongside new works by Charmaine Watkiss and Gala Porras-Kim, Antonio Oba’s interactive installation Jardim consists of hundreds of brass bells. It invites visitors to follow a path through the work and encourages them to get hands-on through the ringing of the bells.

Antonio Obá, ‘Jardim’, 2022 and Gala Porras Kim ‘Future spaces replicate earlier spaces’, 2023 . Liverpool Biennial 2023 at Victoria Gallery & Museum. Courtesy of Liverpool Biennial. Photography by Mark McNulty

Isa do Rosário, Dança com a Morte no Atlântico (Dance with Death on the Atlantic Sea) 2013-2023. Liverpool Biennial 2023 at Tobacco Warehouse. Courtesy of Liverpool Biennial. Photography by Mark McNulty

Rudy Loewe, The Reckoning, 2023. Installation view at Liverpool ONE, Liverpool Biennial 2023. Photography by Rob Battersby. Courtesy Liverpool Biennial.

Ranti Bam, Ifas, 2023. Installation view at St Nicholas Church Gardens, Liverpool Biennial 2023. Photography by Rob Battersby. Courtesy Liverpool Biennial.

Nicholas Galanin, Threat Return, 2023. Installation view at St Johns Gardens, Liverpool Biennial 2023. Photography by Rob Battersby. Courtesy Liverpool Biennial.

Eleng Luluan, Ngialibalibade to the Lost Myth, 2023. Installation view at Princes Dock, Liverpool Biennial 2023. Photography by Rob Battersby. Courtesy Liverpool Biennial

Brook Andrew, NGAAY/SEE, 2023. Installation view at Stanley Dock, Liverpool Biennial 2023. Photography by Rob Battersby. Courtesy Liverpool Biennial.

10 MINUTES WITH

Pic. Edward Cooke

After what seems like far too long away from live performing, Olly Murs is back out on the road with the two little words fans have been desperate to hear… Marry Me.

It’s an offer which the self-styled Murs Army has said yes to in their thousands since his huge UK Arena tour started in Glasgow back in April, and in August it will be the turn of Liverpool to welcome pop’s most loveable Mr Nice Guy.

This tour comes on the back of his chart-topping album of the same name, his first new studio album in four years.

It’s been selling out dates across the country, but then that’s no surprise when you look at his incredible career track record: 6 multi-platinum albums, 4 number 1 UK albums, 4 number 1 UK singles, 6 million Spotify monthly listeners, 800 million YouTube views and 1.8 million tour tickets sold.

Not bad for a lad from Essex who revealed, just a year after coming second on X Factor in 2009, that the deal he’d made with himself at the time had been: "I would sing everywhere, I would go to every

corner of the country and earn as much as I could. That way I might be able to get a house and maybe even put some money in the bank, and then I would go home and get back to normal life.”

Life has been anything but normal since, and now aged 39 his career is flying as high as ever. He’s hosted ITV’s Starstruck, helping aspiring members of the public make their musical dreams come true alongside the likes of Adam Lambert, Jason Manford, Beverley Knight and Shania Twain.

And he returned for a fifth consecutive season to the famous swivel chair on the hit BBC talent show The Voice with fellow coaches Anne-Marie, Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am.

As Liverpool prepares for a proposal that definitely won’t be refused, The Navigator spent 10 minutes with a loved-up Olly Murs to find out more …

Marry Me was the first album after You Know I Know, how was it to be back and on a new label?

I won’t lie, I was against doing the hits album. That's why I made it a double album - the songs you know, the songs that I know - because I just wasn't ready

for a hits album at that point in my career. It was just a weird time for me. I was still single, personal life was a little bit all over the place. Work life was good, overall, but with that album campaign, my heart wasn't really in it. But my heart's in it now.

How did the collab with David Stewart on Die of a Broken Heart happen?

I went to David’s studio in West London and we got into the writing together. That was really the start and the spearhead of everything. It gave me a direction of where the album could go. It has that steel drum at the intro, which just gets in your head straight away. It has a very Gotye, Somebody I Used to Know feel to it, with a touch of The Police – and just a coolness to it. That really excited me.

Did Marry Me feel different to all the albums you’ve done before?

With previous albums, I've done them in 12 weeks, 10 weeks, sometimes eight weeks, nonstop, jumping from studio to studio, benefiting from that injection of enthusiasm from someone new, that new producer, that new room – new lunch menu! This took the best part of two years, and we had space. That’s the best thing about this album: we were patient. We didn't waste time. We took our time. And when it felt good, we finished the song. When it didn't feel good, we moved on. There was no pressure. For this album, we did maybe 16 songs. That's mad – 16 songs in two years. But that's because we were focused. We took our time. Didn't overdo it. We spent just the right amount of time with each other. We didn't annoy each other. And it just ****ing worked!

The song I Found Her is for your fiancée Amelia, tell us about that …

I Found Her is a concept we had in the studio where the Earth is falling apart, buildings are falling down, and I’m desperately trying to get to Amelia to save her. It’s a fun take on finding the one. I was hearing Eighties-sounding songs in the charts like what The Weeknd was doing. That's where that big energy came from, all dramatic and Eighties-like.

This tour has been getting some amazing reviews – does that mean you’re back on top form now?

I’m back with a fresh mind, fresh enthusiasm, and fresh confidence. I've got my music. I know where I am now. People only see what's in the headlines, or what's on Instagram or Twitter. What they don't understand behind the scenes is that so much has been going on personally for me. So to know that I'm in the best place I've been in my life means that I can give my fans the best version of me.

Olly Murs Marry Me UK tour comes to the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on Tuesday August 22.

" I'M BACK WITH A FRESH MIND, FRESH ENTHUSIASM, AND FRESH CONFIDENCE. I'VE GOT MY MUSIC. I KNOW WHERE I AM NOW. "

Pic. Edward Cooke

Outdoor Bars

Summer’s here at last, and that means two things… gorgeous sunny weather (we can always hope!) and al fresco drinks to cool off.

Liverpool is full of great outdoor venues, from beer gardens tucked away in the city centre to rooftop bars giving fantastic views over the city’s iconic skyline.

And, of course, there are some beautiful terraces to make the most of the sunshine, including Titanic’s own Stanley’s Bar & Grill where we serve drinks and food on the colonnades overlooking Stanley Dock – there’s no better place to enjoy a cocktail or a glass of champagne.

Here are The Navigator’s alternative picks for chilled drinks this summer …

GOODNESS GRACIOUS

There’s no such thing as a bad view if you’re on a Liverpool rooftop, but this one has to be a contender for the most stunning riverfront location. Right opposite the Royal Liver Building, Goodness Gracious is the rooftop garden of Oh Me Oh My, eight floors up and with lots of decked areas and seating, perfect for relaxed cocktails. It’s open until September, Wednesday to Sunday from 12 noon, weather permitting and there’s no need to book.

BURNT MILK HOTEL

The little sister venue to Mexican restaurant Madre, Burnt Milk Hotel has claimed a super-sunny neighbouring spot in Anchor Courtyard so it’s fast becoming one of Royal Albert Dock’s busiest go-tos. It’s got a fine selection of wines – it’s also a bottle shop and holds regular tastings – plus house cocktails, coffees and pastries. Open every day except Tuesday, from 11am on weekdays and Sundays and 10.30am to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

BOTANICAL GARDEN

The Baltic Triangle is packed with quirky indie coffee shops and bars so it’s always worth a wander to see what you can find. During the summer months, search out The Botanical Garden in the yard of an old ice cream factory on New Bird Street. It doesn’t look much from the outside, you’ll probably only find it from the queue, but inside it’s a real urban oasis with outdoor tables, grassed-over areas and a fabulous selection of gins.

TEMPEST ON TITHEBARN

In the heart of the business district (before WFH was even a thing), Tempest on Tithebarn is a popular venue during the day for laptops and coffee. It also serves delicious food downstairs, day into evening, but it’s the rooftop space which makes this place even more special – it’s actually home to Tempest’s own bees which produce their in-house honey! If the weather holds up, it’s open all summer from 5 pm on weekdays and 12 noon at weekends.

TITANIC HOTEL LIVERPOOL

Boasting a picturesque panorama across the historic Stanley Dock, Titanic Hotel Liverpool’s own colonnades offer a serene escape from the bustling city centre. With elegant outdoor seating areas, whether you're seeking a romantic setting for indulgent al fresco dining, a place to celebrate with friends over sundowner cocktails or to catch up with family to enjoy Afternoon Tea, the enchanting space promises an unforgettable experience.

RIVA BLU

Castle Street has become a major foodie destination in the city centre and Riva Blu’s big outdoor terrace has a prime suntrap corner facing the Town Hall. The restaurant specialises in Italian dishes, so if ever there was a place to live la dolce vita then this is it. Grab an outside seat and wind down the Italian way by sampling aperitivo cocktails or choose from its dedicated spritz menu including Aperol, Campari and a Riva made with limoncello.

BOMBED OUT CHURCH GARDEN BAR

The Bombed Out Church, at the top of Bold Street, is a striking landmark in the city centre. Surrounding the historic ruins of St Luke’s Church, which was badly bomb damaged in the May Blitz, there’s a garden bar & café with outdoor bench seating and huge umbrellas for some shade. It’s open Thursday to Sunday from 5pm on weekdays and 12 noon at weekends and the bar’s income supports the church maintenance and community programme.

PINS

PINS on Duke Street is the place to go for indoor gaming if you fancy trying your hand at bowling, shuffleboard, pool and ping-pong, but there’s way more to it than that. Keep heading upwards and you’ll find PINS rooftop, a cool outdoor space to try out cocktails including frozen margaritas and strawberry daiquiris or dip into the dedicated – and dangerous sounding – tequila menu. Open Thursday to Sunday until late, from 5pm weekdays and from 12noon at weekends.

KAZIMIER GARDEN

On Seel Street in the Ropewalks, the Kazimier Garden was one of the original beer gardens in the city centre and it’s still much loved by locals and visitors for its relaxed atmosphere, DJs and live music programme giving a showcase to Liverpool artists covering lots of different genres. There are plenty of outdoor tables and shed-type booths under twinkling strings of lights where you can try out a great selection of European and craft beers with food.

£60 per person

LIGHTER LEGS

Soothe tired, aching or swollen feet and heavy legs.

This luxurious and relaxing treatment cleanses and exfoliates the feet as well as lower legs before being treated to a rejuvenating massage with pure Jojoba and Sweet Almond Oils and finishing with a cooling yet deeply nourishing moisturiser.

The treatment is 60 minutes. Include 1 hour of thermal access for £70pp. Pre-booking is essential.

HAND A Nurturing

Titanic’s luxury spa and wellness centre is now able to offer specialist treatments for anyone who has been through – or is still having – cancer care.

Therapists from Maya Blue have successfully completed nationallyrecognised training through the ESPA Training Academy and the Amethyst Trust which supports spas in treating clients who have experienced cancer.

The Amethyst Trust was set up to train therapists to provide professional massage therapy safely so anyone affected by cancer can benefit from massages and facials with the confi dence of knowing they have been tailored to their specific needs.

Molly Stoll and Sophie Bolland, who are part of our Maya Blue Wellness team, were assessed across three days on the accredited Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) course, created by leading names in the spa and wellness industry.

The course includes theory and practical techniques to safely perform and adapt the nurturing treatments, as well as consultation skills to ensure safe planning and an understanding of medical terminology.

Three face and body treatments are available as part of the ESPA Nurture and Support programme; Be Nurtured Facial, Be Nurtured Massage, and Be Nurtured Back, Face and Scalp Massage.

Designed to soothe guests and nourish their bodies, the experiences begin with breathwork and visualisation to support relaxation while enhancing wellbeing through holistic approaches.

Speaking about the new treatments, Maya Blue Wellness’ spa manager Sophie McDermott said they were delighted to be able to offer such a specialised service alongside the existing extensive treatments menu.

“We always try to respond to feedback from clients to improve their experience and we were inspired to complete the Amethyst Trust training by a regular client who has been through cancer treatment. She was able to give us a personal insight into the specific

benefits of treatments, the physical and emotional sensitivity that’s required and the need to have trust between client and therapist.

“The whole Maya Blue team is committed to providing a relaxing experience for all our guests, so we’re extremely proud to now offer safe and effective treatments for those experiencing cancer.”

Brian Connor, Titanic Hotel Liverpool’s general manager, added: “We pride ourselves on providing our guests with exceptional service and attention to detail. This wonderful addition to Maya Blue Wellness is a testament to our commitment to delivering the highest standards of care.”

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE STUNNING

WAREHOUSE HOMES WITHIN

STANLEY DOCK'S LANDMARK

TOBACCO WAREHOUSE

TOBACCO WAREHOUSE LIVERPOOL

Located opposite the Titanic Hotel, the new waterfront neighbourhood features New York loft-style apartments ranging from 900 to 2,700 sq ft with up to three bedrooms.

GRADE II LISTED TOBACCO WAREHOUSE, built in Liverpool in 1901 as “the biggest warehouse the world had ever seen”, is being converted as part of the Stanley Dock regeneration. Phase One of the project is complete and the warehouse apartment homes have loft-style features such as exposed brick walls, cast-iron columns and double-height spaces. They are just across the dock from the Titanic Hotel and close to several hip cafes and creative businesses in the fashionable Ten Streets district.

Developers have released new images from inside the finished show apartments being marketed by Logic Estates. The four large dressed show apartments in the landmark building provide a homage to The Beatles, Liverpool’s most famous rock band, with different rooms featuring speciallycurated limited edition Beatles artwork. Tobacco Warehouse is being transformed into the city’s most exclusive new residential address providing 550 exceptionally spacious and airy one, two and three bedroom Manhattan loft style apartments, including penthouses, complete with 100,000 square feet of dock level commercial space and lifestyle amenities.

In order to dress the Tobacco Warehouse show apartments with Beatles artwork Stanley Dock Properties purchased many of the limited edition pieces at ‘Double Fantasy – John & Yoko’, a 2019 Beatles Exhibition that was held at the Museum of Liverpool. This exhibition drew on artwork from Yoko Ono’s own private collection, some of which had never been displayed before.

In dressing the four show apartments the developers envisaged that each could provide a funky Manhattan style pad for one of the “Fab Four” (John Lennon actually lived in New York). This creative inspiration has resulted in a series of visually striking, highly individual, dressed apartments that are rich in character and colours and combine iconic Beatles artwork with Art Deco style furniture, sculptural light fittings and vintage and contemporary accessories.

With apartments now available for immediate occupation and prices starting from £235,000 viewings can be arranged with Logic Estates, 0151 920 2404.