Dishoom to open Permit Room Liverpool in March
13/01/2026
An all-day bar-café and social destination arriving in the heart of the city.
Liverpool’s Favourite Sunday Roast has Returned to The Watering Can
12/01/2026
After a festive break, Liverpool’s much-loved Sunday Roast was back this weekend at The Watering Can, the city’s prettiest café and bistro, nestled in the heart of Greenbank Park.
Masons on Seel Street Slashes Price of Liverpool’s No.1 Bottomless Brunch to Beat the January Blues
12/01/2026
Liverpool’s No.1 bottomless brunch destination, Masons on Seel Street, is starting 2026 with a bang by launching an unbeatable January offer designed to lift spirits and create unforgettable memories.
Jane Tomlinson Appeal launches ‘The Big Charity Giveaway 2026’ to support charities across three regions including Liverpool
09/01/2026
The Jane Tomlinson Appeal has launched the £250K Big Charity Giveaway 2026 – a significant grant programme designed to support charities across Liverpool City Region, Yorkshire, and the Midlands.
LJLA breaks all time record for passenger numbers
09/01/2026
The continued expansion of services with the airport’s three main operators easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 throughout the past 12 months, all contributed to LJLA’s record breaking year.
Business Rates Change Is Welcome — But If It Leaves Hospitality Worse Off, It Has Failed
08/01/2026
In a special joint blog with Liverpool Business Improvement District boss, Bill Addy, Frank discusses the governments Business Rates Change and asks how it will affect the hospitality industry.
Hope Street Hotel
08/01/2026
Downtown in Business are delighted that Hope Street Hotel are our Venue of the Month for January 2026. Hope Street Hotel sits handsomely in the heart of Liverpool’s Georgian neighbourhood.
An open letter to the Chancellor : Business Rates Change Must Go Further – Or the High Street Pays the Price
08/01/2026
Downtown in Business and Liverpool Business Improvement District have written an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer raising serious concerns about the current design of business rates reform.
The Open
08/01/2026
Downtown in Business are delighted that The Open are our business of the month for January 2026. Downtown in Business is once again proud to work with The R&A, for the 154th Open, highlighting the hospitality offerings to members for what promises to be one of the standout events of the sporting calendar next year.
Liverpool Business Improvement District and Downtown in Business launch national campaign to “Unlock Britain’s Visitor Economy”
05/01/2026
The campaign will bring together business leaders, BIDs, hotels, retailers, cultural venues, and parliamentarians to press government for a more pro-growth, business-led approach to supporting the visitor economy.
Liverpool Mother and Community Advocate Sue Wright Receives Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis, Prompting Citywide Support
22/12/2025
Liverpool mother, former barrister, entrepreneur and community advocate Sue Wright has been overwhelmed by the heartfelt support she has received since sharing the news of her recent stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Bumper Christmas getaway expected at LJLA
18/12/2025
Once again, passengers are reminded that hand luggage restrictions remain in place.