Loverpool! Home to Romance!

If you are looking for that place somewhere special for you and a loved one to get away from it all for a weekend away, set against the romantic backdrop of one of the few truly world renowned cities, then you and your loved one should make the most of a weekend in the romantic city of Liverpool.

Admittedly, the temptation may be to think…Liverpool? Well, it’s hardly Paris or Venice is it? and certainly, geographically, you would be entirely accurate in that assumption. However in atmosphere, ambience and as a city itself, Liverpool is the equal, if not better, of any of the great clich romantic destinations you would care to name.

You will already be aware that the city boasts some of the finest serviced accommodation in the world that offers a first class service comparable with the best hotels, to all its guests. However what is there for the young couple with love in their eyes and hearts aflutter to do in the city?

Eating Out is a must if you are to impress and fortunately Liverpool doesn’t have one good restaurant. It has hundreds. Whether you fancy making doe eyes at each other over dough balls in the Italian Restaurant (we recommend Il Forno 0871 811 4720, www.ilforno.co.uk or Buca Di Bacco 0151 236 7290) or enjoying a Moussaka together while watching an oddly dressed chap  playing with his Bazuki at a Greek (Christakis Greek Taverna, 0151 708 7377, www.christakisgreektaverna.com, or Zorba’s 0151 709 0190, www.zorbasrestaurant.co.uk) then Liverpool City Centre offers the romantic couple a choice of tastes from around the globe. If Greek or Italian food isn’t your thing then don’t worry, there’s plenty of other options, such as Sapporo Teppenyaki Sushi and Noodle Bar (0151 705 3005, www.sapporo.co.uk), the award winning Alma De Cuba (0151 702, 7394, www.alma-de-cuba.com) and the famous Blue and Baby Blue bar and grill restaurants (0151 702 5831, www.blue-venue.co.uk) which is a haunt of the rich and famous and not only serves great foods, but also hosts comedy evenings and other entertainment until 3am.

During the day, why not take a loved one on a gentle stroll around the magnificent new Liverpool One shopping complex (0151 709 7780, www.liverpool-one.com) and treat them to the magnificent array of fashion boutiques and designer shops that are scattered throughout this brand new edifice. Alternatively, why not head down to the Pier Head and take to the River with a romantic cruise up and down the River Mersey on the world famous Mersey Ferries (0151 330 1444, www.merseyferries.co.uk). Culture vultures will be awed by the magnificent Tate Liverpool (0151 702 7400, www.tate.org.uk/liverpool) or the fantastic Walker Art Gallery (0151 478 4199, www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker). This barely scratches the surface of what to do in this vibrant and thriving city, with museums, theatres, concert halls, cinema’s not to mention plenty of other attractions to suit every taste all within easy reach of your city centre base!

Nightlife in Liverpool is second to none, whether it is taking in a show at one of the many theatre’s, heading into the city centre to sample the lively pubs, bars and clubs or even finishing your night at one of the many fantastic, cream of the crop nightclubs that the city has to offer, if you are a fan of bars, fun and music, then this City has it all, every night of the week.

However, many a couple may have more refined tastes and may wish a little quieter, more gentle pace to their romantic getaway. Liverpool caters for you too, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic (0151 709 3789, www.liverpoolphil.com) offers concerts throughout the year that are world renown. There are parks and historic houses to explore (try Croxteth Hall and Country Park, 0151 233 6910, www.croxteth.co.uk or Speke Hall 0844 800 4799, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-spekehall), or for a special treat, why not see the city as never before by taking your own Chauffeur driven limousine around the city, travelling to the destinations that you and your loved one want to see? (0151 286 9610, www.pjchauffeurs.co.uk).

We’ve barely scratched the surface of what Liverpool has to offer for the perfect romantic getaway whether you are in the first flushes of rosy cheeked young love, or a couple seeking some time alone, Liverpool has all you could want and more, which makes it the perfect romantic destination.