New cafe bar for city centre

THE latest step in property developer Downing’s £15m transformation of Liverpool’s largest office building is being unveiled to the public this week.

Downing, in partnership with independent Merseyside cafe and bar owner Woodwards,  has completed the fit-out of an 88-seat cafe in the City Exchange atrium of its flagship building, The Capital on Old Hall Street.

The Woodwards chain is owned by ex-Everton star, Alan Stubbs and his wife, Mandy.

The new cafe has open plan seating and quiet meeting spaces and serves hot and cold drinks as well as lunch, light refreshments and hot snacks.

Robin Ellis, senior agency surveyor at Downing, said: “The range and size of the Capital’s facilities are what sets it apart from other commercial properties.

“Woodwards is a great addition, providing added value for our tenants and another valuable social and meeting space for the business district.

Paul Garton, managing director of Woodwards, which already has sites in Formby and Birkdale,  said: “We wanted the cafe to be attractive both to tenants of the building and those who are working in and visiting the commercial district.

“We’ve have built our brand around excellent staff and quality service and believe that Woodwards cafe is a perfect fit for the Capital building.”