Liverpool Pictures, run by proprietor Norma Lyons, is an independent art gallery, specialising in historical and modern prints, originals, paintings and photographs of Liverpool and the surrounding area (including Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ at Crosby). Located along the Colonnades, the business has been situated at the Albert Dock since 1991 and stocks a wide range of inspiring images by many local photographers, including Ron Davies, Hoppy Hopkins and Eli Pascall-Willis, to name but a few.
For further details, please visit www.liverpoolpictures.co.uk, telephone: 0151 709 3566 or email: enquiries@liverpoolpictures.co.uk
And here's where to see them...
GUSTO
Sat at the helm of Liverpool's Albert Dock, GUSTO exudes Italian charm across its sophisticated restaurant and dockside cocktail bar, serving great fresh Italian food around its statement 'Con Amici' table. Roughly translated as 'eating with friends', it's perfect for family gatherings or a special night out with friends, seating up to 40 people along the length of one spectacular table.
Inspired by the elegant charm of a classic Italian ristorante, coupled with a contemporary buzz and a modern, stylish interior, GUSTO brings the taste and enjoyment of Italy to its guests. It prides itself on the basic philosophy of provenance – sourcing responsibly, seeking out suppliers who use traditional, sustainable and natural methods of husbandry, to provide the best and freshest produce available. The menu focuses on freshly prepared classic and contemporary Italian dishes, featuring an excellent range of pizza, pasta, seafood and meats.
Gusto is displaying:
Colour wheel (Brian CD Fisher)
Albert Dock abstract (Janet Jamieson)
Double vision (Anthony Bradshaw)
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Blue Bar and Grill
Drink or dine in style overlooking the Dock at the Blue Bar and Grill,
one of the city's most stylish bars and restaurants. Its waterfront location and proximity to the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool, Tate Liverpool and the Beatles Story make it a great spot for visitors to enjoy a night out or family meal, at the best al fresco spot in the city.
Blue incorporates a café bar, restaurant and an outdoor terrace overlooking the calm waters of the Albert Dock, while the Blue grill serves freshly prepared quality food, exemplified by an eclectic menu with an exciting range of dishes. Enjoy a night out with friends - Blue is open until 3am, featuring DJ entertainment, and a private bar available for functions and party hire.
Blue is displaying:
Circular reflections (Charlotte Tucker)
Moody dock (Steev McAlister)
The wheel and the clipper - new meets old (Kevin Newbold)
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Revolution
There's a vodka flavour to match every mood, colour and day of the week at Revolution.
Try its new drinks menu for an early evening cocktail or late night drink, or pop in during the day and sample the chef's latest creations. The kitchen is open daily from 10am to 9pm, serving up a great range of main meals, sandwiches, burgers and sharing plates.
Revolution offers a great mix of drinks, entertainment and innovative, fresh food in its waterfront restaurant. Take life easy as you enjoy the sunset on Revolution's chilled terrace, sipping a carefully-crafted cocktail, or turn things up a notch with the bar's funky DJs.
Revolution is displaying:
Almost night (Rainer Veith)
Dock reflected in the dock (Matt Hart)
Canning reflections (Ian Newton)
Dock Road (Mick Ryan)
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Vinea
If you're feeling continental, pop in for a spot of wine tasting and a delicious Mediterranean deli at Vinea (Latin for vineyard) – a wine bar, shop and delicatessen offering a unique, fun experience. Vinea concentrates on fine wines of the world, many of which are from small vineyards which are not otherwise commercially available.
Sit and relax looking out over the Albert Dock and enjoy the select wines and champagnes available to drink on the premises. Or visit the deli shop for a fantastic range of speciality cheeses, meats and a selection of breads available to buy, together with award winning olives, sauces, oils, vinegars and chocolates. Illy coffee and a selection of teas are also available, together with lagers, cider and soft drinks.
Vinea is displaying:
The rope (Danny Jackson)
Reflection of another kind (Vanessa Huennemeyer)
Sunny Albert Dock (Ray Grover)
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PanAm
PanAm is a contemporary bar and restaurant, housed in the former Granada Studios building, which provided the set for Richard and Judy's iconic This Morning programme. It has an exclusive private function area which overlooks fabulous views of Albert Dock towards Liverpool's waterfront and the Three Graces at the Pier Head.
With a fabulous food menu and plush bar surroundings, PanAm is a great spot for a tasty meal or relaxed drinks and a memorable night out. It's also a glamorous location for corporate hire and private functions, with a fully catered capacity of up to 1,000 people. In 2008 it was the venue for both the MTV European Music Awards' after show party, and the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards' party.
PanAm is displaying:
In the spirit of Turner, Monet, Twombly (Maithe Thouvard)
Reflected window (Graeme Wilcock)
Brocklebank reflecting in the Albert Dock (Brian Mason)
Uncertainty (Mark Sloutskiy)
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What's Cooking?
Awarded Taste of Merseyside Quality Assured Accreditations in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, What's Cooking? has long mastered the art of casual dining, providing customers with high quality ingredients and generous portions at a reasonable price in a comfortable, family-friendly atmosphere that keeps them coming back.
With an extensive menu including Italian, Mexican and European influences and good old British classics, What's Cooking? is a supporter of local butchers, farmers and bakers, to provide the finest and freshest daily produce available from sustainable sources.
What's Cooking? is displaying:
Museum mirror (Dave Firth)
Riverside walkway in winter (Ross Butler)
Tate late (Caroline Rolo)
