Down The Hatch
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
This vegan restaurant is one of Liverpool’s finest, whether you’re a vegan or not.
What's on near Down The Hatch
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R.I.P. Germain and Sara Sadik at FACT
FACT presents two brand new, solo exhibitions from artists R.I.P. Germain and Sara Sadik exploring identity construction and isolation.
free entry
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The Rocky Horror Show at Liverpool Playhouse
Those looking for something a little different over the festive season should head to Liverpool Playhouse for the new West End and 50th-anniversary production of The Rocky Horror Show.
from £11.00
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Play On! at Liverpool Playhouse
Joyous, sassy with a thrilling soundtrack, be transported to 1940s New York for Talawa Theatre’s eagerly anticipated and stylish retelling of Twelfth Night.
from £11.00
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The Merchant of Venice 1936 at Liverpool Playhouse
Tracy-Ann Oberman will reprise her role of Shylock in the acclaimed production of The Merchant of Venice 1936 when it tours to Liverpool Playhouse early next year.
from £11.00
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Brickworks at Tate Liverpool
Tate Liverpool gathers works from the collection focused on the humble brick, in a new show ‘Brickworks’ at its temporary home of RIBA North.
free entry
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Old Dock Tours, Liverpool
The Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.
£8.50 with concessions
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Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
from £0.00
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The Lieutenant of Inishmore at Liverpool Everyman
60th birthday celebrations continue at Liverpool Everyman with Martin McDonagh’s savage and critically acclaimed masterpiece.
from £11.00Where to go near Down The Hatch
City Centre
Clockworks
Clockworks is a great spot off the beaten track to grab a cosy pint or cocktail, and you’ll often find live music happening outside the front in Wolstenholme Square. It’s worth dropping by just to see Cuban sculptor Jorge Pardo’s Penelope, one of the largest sculptures in the city.
City Centre
Wolstenholme Square
Penelope takes over Wolstenholme Square
City Centre
Mayflower
A no-nonsense Chinese with a warm atmosphere and great menu options.
City Centre
Pilgrim Restaurant
Pilgrim offers a fresh approach to traditional Iberian food, promising seasonal and ethically sourced regional produce with a big focus on live-fire flavour.
Liverpool
Kazimier Stockroom
Run by the heads behind The Invisible Wind Factory, Kazimier Stockroom is a micro venue with maximalist ambitions.
City Centre
OUTPUT in Liverpool
Run by Gabrielle de la Puente, OUTPUT is a small gallery in Liverpool city centre that works exclusively with creatives from or based in Merseyside.
Liverpool
Duke Street Market
Wide-ranging food market in Liverpool, with a vast array of independent traders and must-try food stalls.
City Centre
The Monro
A fine gastropub that’s also child friendly
Liverpool
The Bridewell
Legend has it that Dickens got himself sworn in as a special constable for the night to gather material for The Uncommercial Traveller. Charles Dickens loved Liverpool, and Liverpool adored him. On the wall of The Bridewell is a plaque which celebrates Dickens’ life as a journalist, novelist and for his one day as a Liverpool police constable.
City Centre
Thoughtfully Café
Formerly known as Cow & Co, Thoughtfully Café is a slice of heaven in a row of spruced-up facades just minutes from the chainstore central of Liverpool ONE. Outside, wooden…
City Centre
Hanover Street Social
At the intersection of Hanover Street, Duke Street and Liverpool One, Hanover Street Social is at the centre of Liverpool’s burgeoning food quarter
Liverpool
Albert’s Schenke
Albert’s Schenke is the brand new Liverpool bar-restaurant from Mission Mars, the team behind a host of top-class Manchester venues.
Liverpool District Guides
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