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Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Clubs

Marantos
57-63 Lark Lane, Liverpool, L17 8UP
Telephone 0151 727 7200

Marantos Italian is set in a striking three-tiered Tudor house which has become a famous landmark of Lark Lane. The menu is also well-reputed with many delicious meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, plus the less-traditional Italian offerings such as the popular Barbecued Back Ribs, which are as tender as a puppy in love and truly delicious when served with Marantos' very own special sauce.

Aki's Wine Bar
1 Lark Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside L17 8UN
Telephone 0151 727 1474

Since opening in 2007 Aki's has grown in stature and is now a very popular haunt on Lark Lane, thanks to the large and exotic outdoor terrace, live music nights, big-screen TV showing football and regular happy hours, when you can over-indulge in the great cocktail and wine menu, should you of course feel that way inclined(!)


Chilli Banana
2 Lark Lane, Liverpool, L17 8US
Telephone: 0151 726 8641
www.chillibanana.co.uk/content/liverpool

This growing chain of Thai restaurants is popping up around North England, and the Liverpool branch has recently been charging forth on the foodie awards front. In 2008 it was nominated for Cheshire & Lancashire Life's Food & Wine Awards' 'Newcomer of the Year, and was given the 'Taste Liverpool 08' for excellence in food and service. In other words if its Thai you want, Chilli Banana is literally up your street.

Elif Turkish BBQ
6 Lark Lane Liverpool
Telephone 0151 728 7362

Claiming to be "the only Turkish BBQ in Liverpool" Elif is a rare commodity in the city, and a popular one too. Chefs prepare dishes in an open plan kitchen made from ingredients carefully picked and imported from Turkey. There's a great selection of mezes and main courses, and many Turkish specialties are included in them.

Jamaican Me Hungry
26 Lark Lane, Liverpool, L17 8US
Telephone 0871 963 8514

They're hungry, you're hungry, everyone seems hungry. So how about any of the following: lamb curry, oxtail, jerk chicken, fried snapper, curried goat, akee n saltfish and cook down chicken, all of which are favourites in this great Carribean restaurant. There's plenty of delicious vegetarian dishes as well, and of course a chilled and friendly atmosphere. You can also bring your own booze. Winner.

Red Fort
15 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool L17 8UW
Telephone 0871 963 2294

Not exactly red, nor really fort-like. But one thing is for sure, Red Fort is a cracking curry house, often packed to the rafters with punters who can't get enough. The general consensus is superb food, excellent service and a hugely enjoyable atmosphere, making Red Fort one of the very best curry houses in Liverpool. Very conveniently located for a cheeky take-away as well!

Casa Da Ana
Little Parkfield Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L17

Located just off Lark Lane, this friendly little establishment multi-tasks brilliantly to come under the various umbrellas of Newsagent, Sandwich Shop, Coffee Shop and General Store. They rustle up some tasty sandwiches at lunchtime. There is free internet, and outdoor seating for those sunny days on Merseyside!

Romios
20 Lark Lane - Aigburth - L17 8US
Telephone 0871 811 4761

A Greek-Cypriot affair this one, which perhaps unsurprisingly specialises in traditional Greek dishes with a Cypriot twist, apparently in the seasoning! You might fancy heading down for their Mezedes (Greek banquet) one night. You'll be in store for 15 splendiferous courses of hot and cold starters and many charcoal-grilled meats. At the end of the small dining area is a wine bar selling wines from - you've guessed it - Greece and Cyprus.

Negresco
32 - 34 Lark Lane, Liverpool, L17 8US
Telephone 0151 7097097

Once seduced by the dashing jet-black paint on the outside walls, you can get down to the really good stuff - eating and drinking inside the cool and atmospheric Negresco. Dark wooden furniture, scarlet walls and red velvet booths make for a rather classy, if not vampish, feel, so when you throw in dishes such as Goat Cheese souffle you really do have an upper-notch establishment. Besides all that, it's also just another good pub on the lane!

Fargo
Fargo at Negresco, 32-34 Lark Lane, Liverpool, L17 8US
Telephone 0151 709 7097

Adjoined to the side of Negresco is another bar/diner called Fargo, which opts for the more commonplace menu of burgers, steaks and grills. It too has a unique decor and theme throughout in keeping with the highly creative feel of all Lark Lane establishments!

New Regent Restaurant
45 Lark Lane, Liverpool, L17 8UW
Telephone 0151 7271122

The local Chinese restaurant, The New Regent, offers a buffet on Thursdays and Sundays as well as a Wednesday-Sunday "early-bird" menu from 5:30-9:00pm. It's good value for money too, so you shouldn't be left out of pocket after a visit.

Esteban
40 Lark Lane, Liverpool, L17 8UU
Telephone 0151 7276056
www.esteban-tapas.co.uk

It's not often you stumble across beach huts and palm trees in the Northern Cities of England, but this is the multi-colourful Lark Lane remember! Esteban is a popular Tapas bar serving a comprehensive range of popular Tapas treats in a hugely characteristic Latino themed room. On sunny days you even have a beautiful terrace to enjoy - could there be anything more Spanish in Liverpool we wonder...??!!

Keith's Food and Wine Bar
107 Lark Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside L17 8UR
Telephone 01517 287688

'Unsinkable' is a word used to describe the relentless nature of this popular Lark Lane watering hole. Keith's is vintage in pretty much every sense of the word: interior, furnishings, music etc etc. It's popular with all types, particularly arty students who are drawn to its retro cool vibe. A fantastic food wine venue awaits you, as does a friendly atmosphere!

Nation
1-3 Parr Street, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 4JN
Telephone 0151 708 6235

One of the Liverpool's biggest and most renowned nightclubs is the host of many legendary club nights such as Chibuku and the world-famous Cream. It is made up of 3 separate rooms, each of varying shape and size; the 1000 capacity Main room, 700 capacity Annexe and 1300 capacity Courtyard.

Korova
1-3 Parr Street, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 4JN
Telephone 0151 708 6235
www.korova-liverpool.com

On the bohemian end of Liverpool's rich scale of great nightclubs is Korova, a cutting-edge venue focused on gig nights and very trendy interiors. Here's a selection of bands to have recently played the venue: Simian Mobile Disco, Hot Chip, Paul Epworth, Djs Are Not Rockstars, The Pistolas, Rumble Strips, Fujiya & Miyagi, Doloroso, The Shortwave Set, The Spinto Band, The Kooks, The Whip, and The Noisettes.

Barfly
90 Seel Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 4BH
Telephone 0844 8472 424
www.barflyclub.com

Rest assured that the Barfly is rocking out on Merseyside as much as it is anywhere else in the country. It is the alternative venue for the hugely popular Chibuku, but of course hosts a whole load more gigs and club nights as well. It is found on Seel Street - a buzzing nightlife strip in the city centre.

Bar Ca Va
4a Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ
Telephone 0151 709 9300
www.myspace.com/barcava

Tequila fans rejoice - here is a place where you have 50 different flavours of your favourite Mexican tipple, all going for £1.00 a shot. Perhaps book your cab ride home before entering the venue.

Djangos Riff
24-40 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ
Telephone 0151 708 8896
www.myspace.com/djangosriff

One of the the best alternative venues in Liverpool, Djangos serves up some brilliant underground jazz, funk and beats 7 nights a week. Free entry, and open til 2am each night.

Bumper
14-18 Hardman Street, Liverpool L1 9AX
Telephone 0151 707 9902
www.bumperliverpool.co.uk

Another retro-themed bar which regularly attracts the crowds. Live music and DJs grace the stage 7-nights a week at Bumper. Settle down in the 60's furniture and enjoy what's guaranteed to be a great night's music!

Alma De Cuba
Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4BH
Telephone (0)151 702 7394
www.alma-de-cuba.com

Here's one you won't forget in a hurry! Set in the former St. Peter's Catholic Church, Alma De Cuba is a Cuban / Hispanic bar and club which ranks amongst the most spectacular around. A real carnival atmosphere gets going on the weekends with Brazilian dancers and live latin music, and there's plenty of great events in the week too. If you want to drink cocktails on what was once a holy altar, then you'll need to bring your biggest wallet!

Liverpool Attractions

Anfield
Liverpool Football Club, Anfield Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 OTH
Telephone +44 (0)151 263 2361
www.liverpoolfc.tv

The record books show that Liverpool FC is officially the most successful football club in English history, and it is one of the most widely-supported teams in the world. The 'Spanish Revolution' of players and coaching staff has re-established Liverpool as one of Europe's strongest sides, and since 2005 they have won both the European Champions League and FA Cup. They boast some of the world's best players, which is certainly worth trying to get tickets for!

Goodison Park
Everton FC, Goodison Park, Goodison Road, Liverpool, L4 4EL
Telephone 0870 442 1878
www.evertonfc.com

Everton FC is another one of English Football's most historic clubs, and in recent years have firmly cemented themselves as one of the Premiership's top-half sides. Like their bitter local rivals Liverpool FC, the "blue-half" of the city are renowned as some of the best supporters, so a trip to see a match would certainly be a worthwhile experience.

Liverpool Echo Arena
Arena and Convention Centre, Monarchs Quay, Liverpool, L3 4FP
Telephone 0844 8000 400
www.accliverpool.com

The ACC Liverpool Development on the city's waterfront was opened in 2008 and is split between the BT convention centre and the Echo Arena. Assuming you'll agree with us that the latter half is the more interesting of the two, you may want to go down to taste the events which make it so: concerts, comedy, family entertainment and sport are all regularly on the bill, resulting in The Echo Arena fast-establishing itself as one of the UK's most popular large venues.

The Beatles Story Exhibition
Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool
Telephone 0151 709 1963
www.beatlesstory.com

You'll find it hard to avoid tributes to the Fab Four in Liverpool, even if you wanted to. Should you want to go all out then one of the most well-known spots is The Beatles Story Exhibition on Albert Dock, where you can spend a couple of hours expanding your knowledge of the band, no doubt about that!

The Yellow Duckmarine
32 Anchor Courtyard, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AS
Telephone 0151 708 7799
www.theyellowduckmarine.co.uk

The intriguing vehicle you see before your eyes goes by the name of The Yellow Duckmarine. Assuming that this truly inspired Beatleism has left you tingling with excitement, then you're going to love their "Water-way to see Livepool" slogan! You'll no doubt have guessed by now what purpose the Duckmarine serves, and that's to transport sightseers around Liverpool's famous landmarks which it does in the form of one hour tours, starting and ending at Albert Dock on the waterfront.

The Cavern Club
10 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE
Telephone (0)151 236 1965
www.cavernclub.org

To cut to the chase and hit the heart of The Beatles' legacy, then head down to The Cavern in the centre of town, where of course the story began all those happy years ago. There is a mixture of original bands on the bill each night, plus plenty of tribute acts too.

Tate Liverpool
Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4BB
Telephone 0151 702 7400
www.tate.org.uk/liverpool

You should take up the Tate's offer of free entry to their Liverpool site, located on the historic Albert Dock. The gallery hosts some fantastic exhibitions of international modern and contemporary art, and they sometimes screen arthouse film productions as well.

Mersey Ferry
The River Mersey
Telephone 0151 639 0578
www.merseyferries.co.uk

One of the best ways to take in the beautiful sights of Liverpool is from afar by catching the Mersey Ferry which takes you along the waterfront, docks and world-famous Royal Liver Building. Check the website for more information on the various types of cruises and tariffs, and the different start and finish points.

Royal Liver Building
Pier Head, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1HT

You can get closer to the Liver Building on foot by going to Pier Head. It is a major part of Liverpool's UNESCO World Heritage Maritime Mercantile City, and its world-famous Gothic design is reported to have played a major influence on other such globally-recognised buildings as New York's Manhattan Municipal Building and the Seven Sisters in Moscow. Popular legend states that the two Liver Birds atop of each tower face different directions so that one can look out over the city to protect its people and the other towards the sea to spot incoming ships.

Liverpool Cathedral
Cathedral Office, St James House, 20 St James Road, Liverpool L1 7BY
Telephone 0151 709 6271
www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

The Liverpool Cathedral has an imperious presence looking out over the city, and is one of its most striking and historic buildings. You may fancy taking a trip to get up and close to its magnificent gothic architecture, both on the outside and inside.

Liverpool One
Liverpool L1 8LT
www.liverpool-one.com

The vast Liverpool One development opened in 2008 to coincide with Liverpool's year as The European Capital of Culture. A retail-led project, it has become one of the cities main focal points and attractions with countless high-street chains, dining and drinking facilities, an Odeon complex and numerous residential units. It covers 42 acres of redeveloped urban land, and has given a huge boost to the community and appeal of Liverpool.