Castle Street restaurant celebrates opening date with bank vault of prizes
The Ivy Collection has announced that its first site in Liverpool, The Ivy Brasserie on Castle Street, will open on Tuesday 19 November.
The restaurant celebrated the announcement by placing a bank vault on Church Street and inviting passerby to 'crack the code' and win prizes.
The vault was manned by two 'security guards' from The Ivy, and prizes ranged from gift vouchers and free glasses of The Ivy Cuvée to a whole year's worth of dining.
Housed in the grand, Grade I-listed building once home to the Bank of England, the new brasserie is set to be the 43rd restaurant opened by the collection.
With capacity for 180 diners, there will also be a private dining room hosting 14 for special events and festive parties.
It will serve an array of menus across the week, from breakfast, brunch and its signature Sunday roast to an all day a la carte menu as well as its mid-week 1917 menu, with two courses for £19.17 representing an affordable dining experience.
The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie will be led by Liverpudlian Kate Keyes, an experienced General Manager who has extensive experience in the city’s hospitality scene, including with the Individual Restaurant Group.
Laura Mills, Managing Director at The Ivy Collection, explained: “We’re so excited to bring The Ivy Collection to the fantastic city of Liverpool. Since opening our Spinningfields restaurant in Manchester, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming many Liverpool residents to The Ivy who have made the trip to dine with us.
“We’re delighted that this extraordinary city, steeped in history, culture and rich heritage, will have its very own Ivy Brasserie where we can welcome everyone to enjoy The Ivy experience for any and all occasions. The team can’t wait to open ahead of the festive season and bring Christmas to Liverpool, The Ivy way.”
The site opened as a Bank of England branch in 1826, helping to establish the Castle Street area as the city’s financial district. An historic architectural landmark situated within the Castle Street Conservation Area, the building was designed by Charles Robert Cockerell.
The Grade I-listed building on the site was rebuilt 1845-48 in the neoclassical style, replacing the earlier bank. It was last used by the Bank of England in 1987 and has been vacant since the 1990s.
Kate Keyes, The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie's General Manager said: “It was amazing to welcome so many Liverpool residents to our very special Ivy Vault today where everyone came away with an exciting prize.
"We’ve been overwhelmed with the response so far and can’t wait to welcome the people of Liverpool at The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie this November. Today marks our reservations lines being officially open!
"You can now book your tables for The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie by calling 0151 808 1038 or visiting the website. The team and I can’t wait to welcome you at our new, stunning brasserie on Castle Street.”
For all the latest news, updates, and sneak peeks before the grand opening, please follow The Ivy Collection (@The_Ivy_Collection) on Instagram.
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