Liverpool Openings & Closures

New York-inspired restaurant, grill and bar from chef Andrew Sheridan and Open Restaurant Group, replacing Wreck Bistro. The upstairs Seel restaurant opens 9 October; basement cocktail bar Slater follows later.

Major 16,000 sq ft indoor family play centre taking over the former Yellow Sub site. Features multi-level soft play structures, Laser Town, Pixel Floor, trampolines, sports pitch, dedicated under-threes zone and sensory room.

Transformation of Junkyard Golf Club into the brand’s first Junkyard Social Club format, adding interactive darts, pool tables, cornhole, live entertainment and casual food alongside crazy golf.

Bootle brewery Colbier’s first permanent pub, opening as an independent neighbourhood micropub at Childwall Fiveways serving Colbier beers, guest taps, ciders, wines and non-alcoholic options.

British luxury leather goods and designer accessories brand opening a 979 sq ft standalone boutique on Peter's Lane.

Two floating padel courts and waterside clubhouse at Princes Dock. A third court is planned as part of the sports expansion.

Cocktails, brunch, burgers and casual sports dining on Water Street from the team behind Smithdown Road's Tavern Co.

First full-price Salomon UK store outside London, stocking high-performance trail footwear, hiking gear and outdoor clothing.

Second Liverpool branch for the American buttermilk-fried chicken brand, opening at Liverpool Shopping Park.

Basement dive bar, games room and live music den in the heart of Ropewalks.

Refurbished and relaunched neighbourhood bar, live music venue and arts space on Hope Street.

Independent speciality coffee bar set inside Soho's vintage and alternative clothing store on Bold Street.

Tapas and cocktail restaurant expanded from Oxton into Queen Square, featuring live baby grand piano and a Laurent-Perrier Champagne garden.

Flagship speciality coffee house with dedicated laptop and remote working spaces beside the Philharmonic Hall and university campus.

First physical UK store for Inditex's affordable clothing brand Lefties, spanning two floors with womenswear, menswear and kids.

The American chicken restaurant's first permanent Merseyside location, on Lord Street.

Neighbourhood Italian restaurant in Woolton village serving handmade pasta and Neapolitan-style pizza.

Reopened after a major six-figure refurbishment, featuring upgraded sports viewing screens, pool tables and interactive digital darts.

Liverpool is one of the brand's first standalone store returns to the British high street in seven years, stocking premium womenswear and accessories.

Restoration of a historic Dale Street tavern focusing on well-kept regional cask ales, ciders and quiet conversation.

Independent cat café in Woolton Village with rescue cats, loose leaf teas and artisan cakes.

Historic tavern revival on Berry Street pouring rotating British and international craft beers and traditional cask ales.

Louisiana Cajun seafood boil, garlic butter crab platters and Southern sides on lower Bold Street.

Dedicated Irish stout house pouring multiple stouts and porters alongside live acoustic sessions on Renshaw Street.

Japanese-style audiophile vinyl listening lounge with bespoke sound system, high-end cocktails and low-intervention wines.

Cult London steak restaurant opening in the Grade II-listed former NatWest bank on Castle Street. Fit-out works ongoing; official launch date to be confirmed by the operator.

New York coffee chain bringing its cold brews, matcha specials and micro-bakery items to Liverpool ONE. Opening date officially to be announced.

Luxury womenswear and occasion dress brand arriving on Peter's Lane. Fitting out currently, opening date TBC.

Multi-level tech-enabled football destination featuring interactive skill boxes, premium sportswear retail, sports lounge and the Club 11 dining concept.

Gary Usher's bistro is changing hands rather than disappearing as a restaurant site. Acquired by Open Restaurant Group, with all staff retained ahead of a rapid transition.

Operator Ma Pub Group has served notice to surrender its lease due to rising utility and operational costs. Remains open and trading as normal during the notice period with no final day set.

Liverpool's long-standing waterfront children's soft play centre is temporarily closed while undergoing complete refit and transformation into Monkey Town Liverpool.

Popular neighbourhood sandwich, confectionery and bakery shop permanently closed after roughly seven-and-a-half years of trading.

Long-standing Beefeater pub-restaurant on Queens Drive ceased public restaurant dining on 10 September as part of parent company Whitbread's nationwide restructuring.

Pioneering Wood Street speciality coffee bar and brunch destination at the Tea Factory closed permanently after six years of trading.

Landmark Bold Street tea shop, cafe and creative events venue ceased trading following company liquidation in autumn 2025.