Popular city centre restaurant to continue as a pop-up

Host, a favourite Liverpool restaurant, has closed its doors following the sale of its lease by the building’s owner.

However, it will continue in pop-up form while new premises are secured.

The Pan-Asian-led eatery, with its 1950’s inspired restaurant environment, closed its doors last Sunday after 11 years in the Georgian Quarter’s Hope Street.

It was founded by brothers Colin and Gary Manning and is part of their 60 Hope Street Group, which also operates 60 Hope Street and The Quarter in nearby Falkner Street.

An as yet unnamed restaurant operator will move into Host’s former premises.

A spokesperson for Host said: “There are continuously emerging opportunities in what is still a burgeoning marketplace for wining, dining and entertainment in Liverpool.

“As the food and drink scene evolves, we’re looking to enhance Host, further widening the brand’s appeal and its many unique selling points.

“To do so, we’re taking advantage of the saleability of the brand on Hope Street and look forward to sharing Host’s latest move in the market very soon.”

Nick Huddleston from CBRE’s specialist markets team acted for Host.

He said: “The Georgian Quarter continues to evolve as Liverpool’s premium bar, restaurant and leisure district with Hope Street in particular, offering some fantastic independent venues.”