Liverpool's Hidden Gems

[Sut]

Ha! Not for the first time.

[stringvest]

So you were with your missus and you got off at Edge Hill?

Wearing a pearl necklace.

[halewood pete]

Took my mate on bit of a pub crawl yesterday afternoon in town.he lived in halewood as a kid but moved to dover/Folkestone area early 1980sdue to work commitments.

Started off in peter cavanaghs,then blackburne arms,the belvedere(most people in there on Liverpool gin in those big fish bowl glasses),ye cracke,then on to China town for a meal.all great pubs with a great atmosphere and friendly staff/customers

[dickie mint]

Took my mate on bit of a pub crawl yesterday afternoon in town.he lived in halewood as a kid but moved to dover/Folkestone area early 1980sdue to work commitments.

Started off in peter cavanaghs,then blackburne arms,the belvedere(most people in there on Liverpool gin in those big fish bowl glasses),ye cracke,then on to China town for a meal.all great pubs with a great atmosphere and friendly staff/customers

Great little walk and a few bevvys in them ale house's is a good day out mate,a few of us often do it,a great little boozer the Belvedere.

[rubble-rouser]

New China Restaurant on Berry St

 

£6.80 for soup, a couple of spring rolls, a main course and a drink. And decent food too. Plenty of actual chinese people in there too - always a good sign - even if they were all on the dim sum menu. 

[Section_31]

Think I mentioned Christaki's Greek Restaurant on Smithdown a while back, it's my favourite place to eat now in the city bar none. Got this voucher and used it last night, two course meal for two for 16 quid. Stunning food, can't recommend it enough. 

 

 

http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/christakis-greek-taverna-2

[Total Longo]

What next? Let it be Mexican or Happiness is a warm Bun?

 

Baby, You're a Rich-mond.

[aRdja]

Thinking of doing the magical mystery tour today, my missus and I are spending the afternoon in town... Got time to kill. Is it a tourist trap?

[Sut]

My sister, my Nan and I went on it about twenty (!) years ago when my cousin was over from Australia. Was alright, but the commentary from my Nan was better than the one from the guide.

[Mook]

The Beatles museum is absolutely brilliant if you fancy that, if I was rich I would've spent a fortune on tat in there.

[aRdja]

My sister, my Nan and I went on it about twenty (!) years ago when my cousin was over from Australia. Was alright, but the commentary from my Nan was better than the one from the guide.

Is she available this afternoon?

[aRdja]

Spent the last half an hour at H&M.

 

I should've known better...

[AngryOfTuebrook]

Spent the last half an hour at H&M.

 

I should've known better...

I'd rather spend half an hour in A&E.

[AngryOfTuebrook]

Life of Brian at Newsham Park bandstand, 2nd October from 6.30.

 

http://www.liverpoolradicalfilmfestival.org.uk/grandstand-in-the-bandstand-the-life-of-brian/

[setreal]

This is not really a hidden gem I guess, but I just had to write an article for one of our clients who developed the architecture/scenography for the new "Islands" area at Chester Zoo (which apparently isn't too far from Liverpool). I'm not a zoo person at all, but that sounds and looks really good, I have to say. The whole thing makes it as if the visitors are following an expedition through SE Asia, finding camps, cargo, messages and stuff.

[magicrat]

This is not really a hidden gem I guess, but I just had to write an article for one of our clients who developed the architecture/scenography for the new "Islands" area at Chester Zoo (which apparently isn't too far from Liverpool). I'm not a zoo person at all, but that sounds and looks really good, I have to say. The whole thing makes it as if the visitors are following an expedition through SE Asia, finding camps, cargo, messages and stuff.

 

Have they got rid of the animals then ? Bit of nerve calling a Zoo imo

[setreal]

Ha! No, full of flora and fauna as well.

[magicrat]

Ha! No, full of flora and fauna as well.

 

Haven't been to Chester Zoo since I was a kid many moons ago

Smelt of poo and seemed to specialise in having more wasps than anywhere else on the planet

Glad to see it's changed.

[Section_31]

The bear and staff in gatacre is quality.

[halewood pete]

Just got home from a place called siren on St.James street(not to be confused with James St),its the top end of the Baltic quarter opposite St Vincent's church.

Went to my cousins wedding celebration and although it's not central for town,it was absolutely first class in all departments. Food fantastic,good choice of beers,staff were excellent.its only open till five pm normally,but they do an excellent choice of food including breakfast.

We had a great buffet including five different hot dishes,with chips and rice (lasagne,a vegetarian lasagne,Thai red and green curry,and pulled port chilli)Also a selection of salads,pizza,spring rolls.,various wraps and the icing on the cake which my cousin kept to himself till we were there was a free bar all night!

I had three lots of the chilli with rice and chips during the night,absolutely fantastic taste,just been the toilet and I had an arse like the start of bonanza !(those of you under 50 may have to Google that) a ring of fire !

But anyway,if you are ever up that way during the day,deffo fits the bill as a hidden jem in my opinion.

[Reckoner]

Sounds good Pete

Re Chester zoo

I went there on Saturday, took my 2 yr old nephew. ( I'm a bit animal rights myself so wouldn't normally go)

Was alright, it's far more about conservation now which is great- but if the animals want to stay in their hut then they are left alone. Didn't see some things cos they were sleeping/humping whatever.

On the islands thing, my nephew loved the fact we went in a boat and it was pretty cool but it's not finished. When it is you'll be able to see orangutans, Tigers etc from the boat. It's based on Indonesia. I once travelled round Sumatra, and I though the way they designed it was boss.

If you have the choice delay your visit by 6 months or so.

[the chimp]

The bear and staff in gatacre is quality.

 

Black Bull is well better Mark. Carry on DOWN the Brow and turn left.

[Mook]

Any decent pubs open late (1am) in town?

 

I'm going to be at a loose end on Thursday night & could do with somewhere to go for a pint after the sporting festivities are done with.

[Sugar Ape]

Any decent pubs open late (1am) in town?

 

I'm going to be at a loose end on Thursday night & could do with somewhere to go for a pint after the sporting festivities are done with.

Most places will be open late. Depends where you're staying in town but most places on Dale street, Hardman street or Mathew street will be open latish.

[Champ]

Sounds good Pete

Re Chester zoo

I went there on Saturday, took my 2 yr old nephew. ( I'm a bit animal rights myself so wouldn't normally go)

Was alright, it's far more about conservation now which is great- but if the animals want to stay in their hut then they are left alone. Didn't see some things cos they were sleeping/humping whatever.

On the islands thing, my nephew loved the fact we went in a boat and it was pretty cool but it's not finished. When it is you'll be able to see orangutans, Tigers etc from the boat. It's based on Indonesia. I once travelled round Sumatra, and I though the way they designed it was boss.

If you have the choice delay your visit by 6 months or so.

I was definitely a bit queasy about taking my kids to the zoo for the first time (god knows what I'd seen as a child) but was pleasantly surprised to see the emphasis on conservation and animal welfare that I encountered in the zoos I visited in the UK. Not such a universal experience beyond these shores, I'd have to say