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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Tim Spooner: A New Kind of Animal at Bluecoat Gallery
Tim Spooner’s characteristically playful animatronics are set to take over Liverpool’s Bluecoat Gallery
free entry
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Frantic Assembly: Metamorphosis at Liverpool Playhouse
Working in collaboration with Lemn Sissay OBE, Frantic Assembly bring a bold theatrical retelling of Kafka’s classic novella to Liverpool.
from £11.00
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A Place of Our Own at Open Eye Gallery
Local residents explore memory and place in dynamic group photography exhibition A Place of Our Own at Open Eye Gallery.
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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Return of the Gods at The World Museum
Get ready for the drama and grandeur of the ancient world in ‘Return of the Gods’ at Liverpool’s World Museum.
£8 with concessions
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Photie Man: 50 Years of Tom Wood at Walker Art Gallery
Visit ‘Tom Wood: Photie Man’ at Walker Art Gallery, a retrospective of the legendary photographer’s work, from the early days to now.
9, with concessions
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John Moores Painting Prize 2023 at Walker Art Gallery
The John Moores Painting Prize is back, and bigger than ever! Head to Liverpool’s Walker Gallery to see the best of contemporary painting.
from £2.50
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Happiness! at Museum of Liverpool
From the famous tickling sticks to his side-kick Dicky Mint, Happiness! brings the story of Ken Dodd and his magical world to life
from £2.50
Where 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
Wolstenholme Creative Space
An independent creative space in the centre of Liverpool
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.
City Centre
The Brink
The Brink is Liverpool’s first dry bar and restaurant.
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
Kazimier Stockroom
Run by the heads behind The Invisible Wind Factory, Kazimier Stockroom is a micro venue with maximalist ambitions.
City Centre
Duke Street Espresso Bar
Small but perfectly formed coffee house in the Duke Street part of town
City Centre
Filter + Fox
Filter + Fox is a coffee shop and restaurant on Duke Street, Liverpool.
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
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