What’s on Queen Avenue?

Tucked between Dale Street and Castle Street in Liverpool is one of the most beautiful streets in the city – and it’s amazing the amount of people who still don’t know it exists.

Queen Avenue is affectionately known as Liverpool’s very own Diagon Alley – but in truth, it’s twice as magical!

You’ll find it if you take a walk beneath the archway between Rudy’s Pizza and the Tune Hotel in Castle Street.

It’s a Victorian street, and the buildings retain much of their original character, making it feel like you’re stepping back in time.

Stone paving stones line the way, along with colourful flower-filled baskets. In short, it’s just stunning.

The Grade II buildings based along Queen Avenue were historically home to financial and insurance companies, with the Queen Insurance Building which housed the Liverpool Stock Exchange from 1844 to 1852 at the end.

Nowadays, however, it’s home to apartments and offices, as well as a restaurant, bar, art gallery and more – so let’s take a look:

R&H Fine Wines

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A well-known and respected Liverpool wine shop, they pride themselves on bringing hand-crafted wines to the city and beyond; they’re importers, retailers, and wholesalers. With a gentle lean to the Old World, organic & biodynamic, above all else they seek provenance, diversity, and balance – the honest and the delicious.

They create bespoke wine lists for on and off trade customers from ‘house’ level up, tailoring to needs and with the flexibility to change with your moods. They can also put together a case of wine for you, with varying prices available depending on what you’re after. Let them know your taste or leave it up to them!

R&H also specialise in tastings which take place in their private dining space for groups of up to 18 – or elsewhere should you choose.

Find out more here.

Queens Bistro & Bar

This city centre wine bar and bistro sits quietly amid its majestic location, and when the weather’s good there are few better places to stop for a bite to eat or a drink with friends than on the tables and chairs which sit neatly outside.

Queens prides itself on offering fresh, simple, seasonal produce which is carefully prepared and cooked by its talented team of chefs, and thanks to expert knowledge and an ever-evolving wine list you’ll always be guaranteed the best glass of vino to go with your food (or on its own!).

It’s relaxed and unpretentious – perhaps because it knows it’s got all your bases covered from breakfast, to lunch and dinner; and Queens has a newly-refurbished private dining space which is ideal for all your celebrations and can cater for up to 20 guests comfortably.

Find out more here.

dot-art

dot-art supports visual artists and champions creativity, with a focus on collaboration and sustainability. It does this by selling locally sourced, affordable art through its Liverpool gallery and website, working with businesses to put art in the workplace and public realm, running art classes, and working with schools and community groups.

It also offers a framing, printing and mounting service, and all this is underpinned by its unique membership scheme for visual artists in the North West which gives access to all the activities above and a package of support and advice services to create and develop artists’ careers.

Find out more here.

Hair Transform

Hair Transform has been on Queen Avenue for a number of years and has built up an excellent reputation for specialist hair extensions and hair replacement systems. Its innovative hair loss solutions are non surgical and suitable for many forms of hair loss, including alopecia, genetic thinning, trichotillomania, male pattern baldness or for hair loss caused by chemotherapy, injury or surgery.

It says its highly trained and versatile hairdressing team ensures you’ll receive an individual and enjoyable experience.

Find out more here.

Simone’s Cocktail Club

Simone’s is the latest arrival to Queen Avenue, and it’s a ‘small and intimate’ bar that’s sister venue to the increasingly popular Sister Ray in Wolstenholme Square, famed for its chilled vibe and inspired by Europe’s cafes and New York’s cocktail bars.

Expect great music with solid sounds from disco to gospel and jazz, and more – and of course, a cocktail menu to die for. There’s even a little dance space if you just can’t resist the urge to move.

Find out more here.

Mowgli HQ

Mowgli founder and owner Nisha Katona opened her headquarters in Queen Avenue in 2022 – in the same building she began her career as a barrister.

The office – once Chavasse Court Chambers – is a central hub for the street food brand which has restaurants in Bold Street and Water Street in Liverpool. Nisha created Mowgli in 2014 – the first was on Bold Street – and there are now 27 restaurants across the UK with more to come.

But it’s not just about food. With each Mowgli, Nisha creates around 50-60 jobs, and raises thousands for local charities where each is based; and for every full-time employee, Mowgli sponsors a child in need.

Forrest Recruitment

Forrest Recruitment is a well-established independent recruitment company, which specialises in selecting and placing permanent and temporary office and commercial staff.

Its Liverpool branch is based at Number 20 Queen Avenue.

Find out more here.