The Breath at Gorilla
Johnny James, Managing Editor
Singer Ríoghnach Connolly and guitarist Stuart McCallum are bringing their heavy-hearted folk project to Manchester’s Gorilla this October, and we can’t wait.
Where to go near The Breath at Gorilla
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Artefact
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Lovelocks
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Nightcrawler Pizza
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at The Merchant
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COFFI
A speciality coffee shop in Liverpool’s historic Georgian Quarter, COFFI serves some of the best coffee in the city.
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Bean There Coffee
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Rose Lane Coffee
Speciality coffee, delicious sweet treats and the super friendly staff make Rose Lane Coffee one of the best coffee shops in Liverpool.
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