Liverpool
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Visit | August 2011
Liverpool
THE WILLIAMSON TUNNELS
This intriguing labyrinth of tunnels was built in the early 1800s, commissioned by a local philanthropist purely to occupy the unemployed!
Address: THE OLD STABLE YARD, SMITHDOWN LANE. | Tel: +44 (0)151 709 6868
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Bars | August 2011
Liverpool
BLUE BAR & RESTAURANT
This huge bar boasts a wonderful, lively atmosphere,and live music and stand-up comedy to entertain you as you drink. Great views of the Albert Dock, too.
Address: 17 EDWARD PAVILION, THE ALBERT DOCK. | Tel: +44 (0)151 702 5831
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Restaurants | August 2011
Liverpool
CHAOPHRAYA
This elaborately decorated Thai restaurant (pronounced “chow-pie-a”) is a fi rm favourite in Liverpool. Try the grilled sirloin steak marinated in aromatic Thai herbs. Love the food? Try the cooking classes on Saturdays.
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See | December 2010
Liverpool
LIVERPOOL CATHEDRAL
As well as some serious stained glass, you'll find a permanent artwork by Brit Art royalty Tracy Emin here. Her work “For You” is a pink neon sign that reads “I felt you and I knew you loved me” and was created for the 2008 Liverpool Biennial.
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Hotels | December 2010
Liverpool
BASE2STAY
The new boutique hotel on the block boasts over 100 serviced apartments (with kitchens, bathrooms, HD TVs etc) concealed behind a red brick 19th-century facade. Doubles from a surprisingly competitive £75 (€85).
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Bars | December 2010
Liverpool
THE DISPENSARY
This family-run ale house is eccentrically decorated with old chemists' equipment and dusty drug jars, and is always packed. With a wide choice of draught ale from small UK breweries, drop in for some medicine that really works.
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Restaurants | December 2010
Liverpool
THE LONDON CARRIAGE WORKS
One of Liverpool's best restaurants is found inside the Hope Street Hotel. Top chef Paul Askew serves up local, seasonal produce (the sea bass is from Liverpool Bay), which arrives at your table artfully presented on a slab of slate.
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Hotels | July 2010
Liverpool
HARD DAYS NIGHT HOTEL
Aft er a hard day's night, day-trippers will need a little help from this fab four-star, whose 110 rooms are fi lled with Beatles-inspired art. Head to the stylish, wood-panelled bar for Beatles cocktails.
Address: CENTRAL BUILDINGS, NORTH JOHN STREET. | Tel: +44 (0)151 236 1964,