Casa
IF YOU are looking to steer away from the long queues and overpriced mainstream venues and add a touch of culture into your social activities, then why not visit the Casa bar nestled in the middle of Liverpool’s vibrant Hope Street?
About as far as you can get from your average chain bar, the Casa was bought by ex-Liverpool dockers who lost their jobs in the famous strikes of the mid-90s and, along with the beer and curry, legal advice on working pay and conditions are also on the menu.
With a mixed bag of a clientele made up of students from the nearby universities and many ex- dock workers themselves, the bar has a friendly atmosphere and a contemporary feel.
As well as the actual bar, it offers two function rooms which host a variety of meetings for social groups in the area and, in the summer, salsa classes are held there, too.
For those only here for the beer, the Casa offers international and local beers which are reasonably priced, around £1.65 before 6.00pm and £1.95 after then.
The bistro, meanwhile, seats around 50 people so there is rarely the need to reserve a table. A traditional menu is available with dishes such as curry and steaks on offer and again reasonably priced at around £6.95.
CASA Bar: 29 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ. Tel: 0151 7092 148