A taste of Merseyside: the rise of Liverpool's speakeasy scene

Liverpool's discreet bars, fuelled mainly by word of mouth, are blazing new trails

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With its thriving cultural scene, and young population, Liverpool is an incubator of trend and style. Elegant in stature, its neo-classical architecture, full of mythical liver birds and Romanesque columns, dominates the skyline.

These days, a refreshing optimism is evident in the city's bars and cafes. The increasingly popular yet discreet speakeasy scene, fuelled mainly by word of mouth, is typical of the trailblazing taste of the average Merseysider.

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