DGB Hospitality Group’s portfolio continues to grow in the Ropewalks
One of Liverpool’s leading independent hospitality operators, DBG Hospitality Group, has just acquired its ninth city centre venue with the new concept set to launch this summer.
The latest addition joins DGB Hospitality Group’s growing portfolio of Gloria’s, Petit Café Berry Street, Petit Café Lark Lane, Loretta’s, Three Piggies, Pogue Mahone, Motel and Teddy’s.
The Black Horse & Rainbow will open on Berry Street in the Ropewalks, taking over Red Door with a £750,000 investment to refurbish and redevelop the site. The project is expected to create 25 new hospitality jobs in the city.
DGB will honour the building’s heritage whilst redeveloping the three-storey property and expects the venue to be ready to open by July with official launch dates to be announced.
The Berry Street site was originally called The Masonic Arms and home to rock gigs, and after that it became Trader Jacks as a traditional pub. The original Black Horse and Rainbow launched in 1990 with its own in-house brewery, later changing to The Metropolitan with the iconic club The Lemon Lounge upstairs, and since 2015 the site has been Red Door.
The new Black Horse and Rainbow will focus on world-class continental beers, cocktails, wines and spirits, alongside nostalgic bar snacks and a garden barbecue menu designed around social drinking and outdoor hospitality. The concept will introduce a different type of pub to the city-centre, utilising its socialising spaces inside and outside, and will continue DGB’s passion for live music in all their venues, with DJs and bands programmed each week.
Sean Singleton of DGB Hospitality Group says: “We’re thrilled to make this new acquisition in Liverpool city centre, marking The Black Horse and Rainbow our ninth venue in the city. Opening any new site is always exciting, but this project feels particularly special because of the history attached to the truly iconic building and the different names and ownerships it’s had over the decades. We’ve got the opportunity to bring a sense of nostalgia back to the area, whilst still investing heavily into modernisation and the overall guest experience both inside and outside. We’re thrilled to bring the site to new life this summer, and how the beer garden in particular will be a focal point, from drinks in the summer sunshine and BBQs to seasonal activities throughout the year.
“At DGB, we’re passionate about creating communities - on the dancefloor, over brunch and dinner, or through late-night drinks with friends - and this venue will continue that philosophy. As a group, we remain hyper-focused on delivering the best possible experience across all our sites. Whether it’s disco late into the night at Gloria’s, French jazz at Petit Café, award-winning Guinness at Pogue Mahone or cocktails overlooking Chavasse Park at Loretta’s, every venue has its own identity and atmosphere. Our latest addition will continue this approach whilst bringing something completely new to the city. We can’t wait to welcome everyone.”
To keep up to date with the latest developments, follow @BlackHorseAndRainbow on Instagram.
The Black Horse and Rainbow, 21-23 Berry St, Liverpool L1 9DF
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