Dishoom to open Permit Room in Liverpool this March

Dishoom is set to make its Liverpool debut this spring with the opening of Permit Room Liverpool, an all-day bar-café and social space landing in the city centre in early March.

Opening at Exchange Court on Dale Street, inside the former Royal Bank of Scotland building, Permit Room Liverpool brings Dishoom’s more playful, bar-led concept to the city for the first time. Inspired by the lively permit rooms of Bombay, the venue is designed as a relaxed, day-to-night destination for food, drinks, music and socialising.

Guests can expect a buzzing atmosphere, signature Permit Room cocktails and an all-day food menu that mixes drinking snacks, comforting curries and much-loved Dishoom favourites. Mornings are covered too, with Breakfast Naan Rolls and bottomless House Chai for those easing into the day.

Brian Trolip, CEO of Dishoom, said the team has long wanted to bring the brand to Liverpool. He said Permit Room felt like the perfect fit, offering a place rooted in the spirit of Bombay’s drinking culture, where cocktails, comfort food and connection come together from morning to night.

To mark the opening, Permit Room Liverpool will run a soft launch in late February, offering 50 per cent off food ahead of the official opening in early March. Bookings for the soft launch and beyond will open in early February, with walk-ins also welcome throughout the day.

The food menu focuses on generous bar snacks and shareable plates alongside richer curries. Highlights include Crispy Spinach Chaat layered with yoghurt and chutneys, the Chef’s Lamb Curry, coconut-rich Prawn Moilee and a half or whole Chicken Tandoori grilled to perfection. Dishoom classics such as Black Daal and Mattar Paneer also feature.

Breakfast options include hearty fry-ups, naan rolls filled with spiced eggs, bacon or sausage, and sweet-and-savoury French Toast with cinnamon brioche, cheese and hot honey.

Drinks are a major part of the Permit Room experience, with a cocktail list that includes short and boozy serves, playful twists on classics and lighter highballs. Expect drinks like the Blushing Dawn Paloma with chilli-infused tequila and mezcal, or the Thums Up Sazerac, made with a splash of India’s iconic soda. There’s also a strong alcohol-free offering, alongside beer towers for groups, including three-litre Kingfisher serves brought straight to the table.

Inside, the space blends retro-industrial design with warmth and character. Exposed concrete and wood panelling sit alongside a mix of artwork from Liverpool-based artists, contemporary creatives from Bombay and emerging South Asian talent. The walls are filled with vinyl covers, gig posters and personal photographs, giving the venue a lived-in, nostalgic feel.

Music plays a big role too, with local DJs set to feature regularly and playlists spanning funk, punk, hip-hop, disco, soul and Bollywood classics.

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