New Openings

Restaurants and bars worth knowing about

• Popeyes — Merseyside's fifth Popeyes location opening near Liverpool Central, expanding the fast food chain's presence in the area. 4.7 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, chicken restaurant.
• Sefton Park Food Cart — A new food cart has opened along Sefton Park, offering cuisine inspired by flavours from around the world.
• Historic Victoria Street building transformed into Liverpool city centre's newest pub — A historic building on Victoria Street has been transformed into a new pub featuring 10 rotating cask ales, four different stouts, and a menu including hot pies and jacket potatoes. 4.3 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_INEXPENSIVE, pub.
• Alt Park — Alt Park pub in Maghull has reopened after being shut for weeks, following a £500k makeover. The renovation includes new features described as 'things you never really see'. 4.2 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_INEXPENSIVE, bar and grill.
• Shenanigans — YouTuber GreenoEats visited Shenanigans in Liverpool ahead of St Patrick's Day, trying a pint of Guinness and traditional Irish dishes, declaring it Liverpool's best Irish pub with one element even better than Dublin. 4.6 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, irish pub.
• Pret A Manger Drive-Thru — Pret A Manger has opened its first UK drive-thru location just outside Liverpool. This is reportedly the first of many drive-thru locations planned by the chain. 4.2 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, sandwich shop.
• Royal Albert Dock Revolution — Revolución de Cuba at Royal Albert Dock is celebrating new ownership after the previous company closed 21 sites in January. The venue is under new management and marking a new chapter for the popular waterfront bar. 4.3 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, lounge bar.
• Liverpool ONE Restaurant — A restaurant at Liverpool ONE shopping centre is under investigation following alleged pest activity. The venue was initially closed for ten days due to the pest issue.
• 'I was taking the mick to my dad — now we run our dream Anfield pub' — Lifelong Liverpool fans Darragh McGrath and dad Aiden run the Flat Iron pub in Anfield. A heartwarming story of a father-son duo living their dream by running a local pub together. 4.4 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_INEXPENSIVE, pub.
• Liverpool Fish and Chip Shop — A highly-rated fish and chip shop in Liverpool, described as one of the best in the UK. The review highlights that the standout item wasn't even the traditional fish or chips, suggesting something unusual or exceptional about the offering. 4.5 stars, restaurant.
• Boss Pizza — Boss Pizza is opening three sites in the region, including Liverpool and St Helens, in its regional debut. 4.5 stars, clothing store.
• Southport Beer Week — Southport Beer Week returns for its second year with 18 pubs and bars taking part. Following last year's success, the ale trail event showcases the best of Southport's pub culture. 4.5 stars, tourist attraction.

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Worth Watching

What to watch this week

• Father Mother Sister Brother — Directed by Jim Jarmusch, this film weaves together three interconnected stories about family members masking personal struggles and secrets. It features an impressive ensemble cast including Tom Waits, Cate Blanchett, and Adam Driver. 6.5/10, 110 min.
• Mother Mary — Directed by David Lowery and starring Anne Hathaway, this film explores the complexities of fame and obsession. It has been described as an undefinable and intriguing cinematic experience. 1/10, 89 min.
• The Stranger — François Ozon's faithful and visually striking adaptation of Albert Camus' 1942 novella. Shot in crisp black and white, it offers a compelling look at existential themes and post-colonial thought. 6/10, 92 min.
• Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man — After his estranged son gets embroiled in a Nazi plot, self-exiled gangster Tommy Shelby must return to Birmingham to save his family — and his nation. 112 min.
• Reminders of Him — When Diem's custodial grandparents adamantly refuse Kenna's attempts to see her daughter, Kenna discovers unexpected compassion, and then something truer and deeper, with former NFL player and local bar owner Ledger. As their secret romance develops, so do the dangers for both of them, leading Kenna toward heartbreak and, ultimately, the hope for a second chance. 114 min.
• The Drama — A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. 5.3/10, 105 min.
• Backrooms — A24 releases trailer for Backrooms, a horror film based on the famous creepypasta. Directed by Kane Parsons (aka Kane Pixels) in his directorial debut, the film features Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve and Mark Duplass. The film imagines a vast, endless maze of monotonous rooms where people can become trapped. This follows the success of Markiplier's Iron Lung, showing studios' appetite for YouTuber-led horror projects.