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Nightlife and amazing shows and to top it the food is great
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The Shankly Hotel
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INTRODUCTION TO LIVERPOOL
Famed for its nightlife and party hotspots, Liverpool is a perfect choice if you want a hen weekend to remember. Previously a UNESCO European Capital of Culture, this northern city has a lot going on. And, it’s the city that keeps on giving – with a wide range of activities, bars and restaurants, live music and sights to see. Whatever time of year you’ve planned your hen party, Liverpool won’t disappoint.
HOW TO GET TO LIVERPOOL
Easily accessible from all northern cities, Liverpool is a fantastic choice if you’ve got hens hailing from all over. Those from London need not worry either as a train from Euston to Liverpool Lime Street takes just over two hours – the perfect amount of time to enjoy some fizz. Once there, the city might not have a tram or underground network but buses and taxis are all you need. There’s also the ferry if you want to push all the stops out…
BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN LIVERPOOL FOR HEN GROUPS
The Baltic Triangle
Liverpool’s very own up and coming area, the infamous Baltic Triangle has slowly transformed as one of the best places to go. Here, you’ll find trendy hangouts, cute bistros and pop-up venues. At the weekend, this area turns into the hub of care-free partying. It’s the ideal place to unwind after a busy day.
Seel Street
Previously named the 4th hippest street in the UK, Seel Street is one of the most popular areas for nightlife. And you’ll be pleased to know that many of the bars and restaurants here are all within walking distance. Start off at Alma de Cuba before heading to the Merchant. With a huge selection of craft gin, you certainly won’t get bored. And when it’s time for bed, hop in a taxi or use the night bus.
The Waterfront
It’s mad to think that a city as busy as Liverpool can also harbour a magical waterfront – but Liverpool continues to surprise us. Head here in the day and (hopefully) catch some rays while taking in the stunning views. In the evening, this area really comes alive. Peruse the stylish selection of places to go – from sleek cocktail bars to craft beer huts, there’s something for everyone.
Food & Restaurants
No hen party is complete without delicious food, and Manchester certainly does it well. There are always new places popping up, and from Indian to Greek and American to Mexican, you won’t go hungry! As well as the ones we’ve mentioned above, our favourites include Alma-de-Cuba, EastZeast, Luban, and GinoDeCampo.
Mathew Street is one of the most famous streets in the entire world, popular with tourists and locals alike. It boasts a colourful history going back hundreds of years.
1. Mathew Street was originally named Mathew Pluckington Street. When Liverpool emerged as a major shipping centre in the 1700s, agricultural landowner Pluckington owned a dirt track linking North John Street and Stanley Street. As more ships and cargo arrived in the city and Liverpool became a major port, the pathway emerged as a vital trade route. The track became known as Pluckington Alley, before later being renamed Mathew Street.
2. Nowadays the street is full of independent bars and eateries and shops but back in 1766, traders included a candle and soap seller, baker, ship carpenter, plasterer, merchant, milliner, solicitor and more. Warehouses were built in the area for the storage of fruit and other food products that arrived on cargo ships in the Mersey estuary.
4. The ‘Four Lads Who Shook the World’ mural tribute sculpture to The Beatles by Arthur Dooley originally installed in 1974 was altered after John Lennon’s death six years later. The original version had the Madonna representing Liverpool as the mother city of the band, holding three babies – John, George and Ringo – with baby-faced Paul imagined as a cherub. After John’s death the cherub was removed and another baby added to the side, under the words ‘Lennon lives’.
5. The life-size statue of a young Cilla Black belting out a tune was unveiled in 2017 as part of the Cavern Club’s 60th-anniversary celebrations. Cilla who had died two years earlier had worked in the club’s cloakroom before her singing career took off. The statue has her wearing a Swinging Sixties mini dress but closer inspection reveals images from the singer and tv presenter’s life featured in squares patterned in the fabric. Cilla stands by the entrance of the original Cavern, making the statue even more poignant.
6. Liverpool has a great number of sculptures and statues of The Beatles both inside the city centre and outside it. The bronze John Lennon statue on Mathew Street is a necessary one to visit. He leans against the wall outside the Cavern pub, surveying all before him. Created by David Webster in 1996, it was modelled on The Beatles’ pre-mop top days in Hamburg. When the original head was vandalized, it was replaced with a more recognizable version of John, again made by Webster.
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7. The legendary punk and post-punk club Eric’s was a venue that launched so many legendary Liverpool bands including Echo & The Bunnymen and Teardrop Explodes but also hosted many touring acts as well, like The Sex Pistols and The Clash. As well as conventional night time gigs there were matinee shows for younger music fans, so no one missed out. It seems odd that Eric’s was actually only open for four years, seeing as it’s such a big part of Liverpool music history. Eric’s Live opened in the same location in 2011 but although it offers music and comedy most nights, is not related to the original.
8. The Cavern Club of course is synonymous with The Beatles and Merseybeat in the 1960s but it still plays host to many contemporary bands from all over the world, as well as local acts. A few years ago, Adele did an intimate show in the Live Lounge playing songs from her albums 19 and 21 followed by an audience Q&A. In November 2020 NME and Q Award-winning band The Cribs launched their album Night Network with a streamed gig from the club. The Wakefield band hadn’t played live anywhere for two years.
9. In 2006, a man in Dallas over in the United States foiled a burglary of Black’s outdoor activity shop on Mathew St. He was checking out our legendary street via webcam from his home and spied three men breaking into the shop. The man then contacted Merseyside Police who went to the scene and arrested the suspects on suspicion of burglary.
10. The annual Liverpool Mathew Street Festival, a free two-day event each August bank holiday, started in 1992 and each year drew in over 300, 000 people to the city centre. The festival which featured tribute and local acts, many performing covers, became unmanageable so was renamed Liverpool International Music Festival in 2012 and is now held in Sefton Park. Now a paid-for ticketed event, it leans towards contemporary pop, mainstream and chart music, whilst running schemes and providing support for young local Liverpool music makers and DJs.
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Mathew Street
Mathew StreetMathew Street is one of the most famous streets in the entire world, popular with tourists and locals alike. It boasts a colourful history going back hundreds of years.
1. Mathew Street was originally named Mathew Pluckington Street. When Liverpool emerged as a major shipping centre in the 1700s, agricultural landowner Pluckington owned a dirt track linking North John Street and Stanley Street. As more ships and cargo arrived in the city and Liverpool became a major port, the pathway emerged as a vital trade route. The track became known as Pluckington Alley, before later being renamed Mathew Street.
2. Nowadays the street is full of independent bars and eateries and shops but back in 1766, traders included a candle and soap seller, baker, ship carpenter, plasterer, merchant, milliner, solicitor and more. Warehouses were built in the area for the storage of fruit and other food products that arrived on cargo ships in the Mersey estuary.
4. The ‘Four Lads Who Shook the World’ mural tribute sculpture to The Beatles by Arthur Dooley originally installed in 1974 was altered after John Lennon’s death six years later. The original version had the Madonna representing Liverpool as the mother city of the band, holding three babies – John, George and Ringo – with baby-faced Paul imagined as a cherub. After John’s death the cherub was removed and another baby added to the side, under the words ‘Lennon lives’.
5. The life-size statue of a young Cilla Black belting out a tune was unveiled in 2017 as part of the Cavern Club’s 60th-anniversary celebrations. Cilla who had died two years earlier had worked in the club’s cloakroom before her singing career took off. The statue has her wearing a Swinging Sixties mini dress but closer inspection reveals images from the singer and tv presenter’s life featured in squares patterned in the fabric. Cilla stands by the entrance of the original Cavern, making the statue even more poignant.
6. Liverpool has a great number of sculptures and statues of The Beatles both inside the city centre and outside it. The bronze John Lennon statue on Mathew Street is a necessary one to visit. He leans against the wall outside the Cavern pub, surveying all before him. Created by David Webster in 1996, it was modelled on The Beatles’ pre-mop top days in Hamburg. When the original head was vandalized, it was replaced with a more recognizable version of John, again made by Webster.
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7. The legendary punk and post-punk club Eric’s was a venue that launched so many legendary Liverpool bands including Echo & The Bunnymen and Teardrop Explodes but also hosted many touring acts as well, like The Sex Pistols and The Clash. As well as conventional night time gigs there were matinee shows for younger music fans, so no one missed out. It seems odd that Eric’s was actually only open for four years, seeing as it’s such a big part of Liverpool music history. Eric’s Live opened in the same location in 2011 but although it offers music and comedy most nights, is not related to the original.
8. The Cavern Club of course is synonymous with The Beatles and Merseybeat in the 1960s but it still plays host to many contemporary bands from all over the world, as well as local acts. A few years ago, Adele did an intimate show in the Live Lounge playing songs from her albums 19 and 21 followed by an audience Q&A. In November 2020 NME and Q Award-winning band The Cribs launched their album Night Network with a streamed gig from the club. The Wakefield band hadn’t played live anywhere for two years.
9. In 2006, a man in Dallas over in the United States foiled a burglary of Black’s outdoor activity shop on Mathew St. He was checking out our legendary street via webcam from his home and spied three men breaking into the shop. The man then contacted Merseyside Police who went to the scene and arrested the suspects on suspicion of burglary.
10. The annual Liverpool Mathew Street Festival, a free two-day event each August bank holiday, started in 1992 and each year drew in over 300, 000 people to the city centre. The festival which featured tribute and local acts, many performing covers, became unmanageable so was renamed Liverpool International Music Festival in 2012 and is now held in Sefton Park. Now a paid-for ticketed event, it leans towards contemporary pop, mainstream and chart music, whilst running schemes and providing support for young local Liverpool music makers and DJs.
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Information about hiring an e-scooter is available on www.voiscooters.com where you can also download the 'VOI Scooters: Get Magic Wheels' app. You can also call VOI on 0800 3768179 or email support@voiapp.io for support.
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