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HISTORIC POST OFFICE TURNS INDIE FOOD HUB : LIVERPOOL ' S LARGEST FOOD HALL OPENS
Liverpool ’ s Metquarter has opened its doors to the biggest food hall in the city . The 11,000 square foot space has been taken over by a new wave of independent food and drink traders .
GPO Liverpool , pays homage to the buildings past as the cities General Post Office and is the brainchild of northern hospitality revolutionaries The Milestone Group , alongside Metquarter owners Queensberry .
GPO opened its doors to much excitement earlier this week , with a successful pre-launch for more than 300 VIPs , influencers , and media attendees . GPO will champion independent regional food talent , showcasing a wide variety of cuisine with a focus on high quality street food . This new and exciting space is the ideal destination for groups of friends and family , and city centre dwellers , who can dine together while opting for dishes from different vendors . Serving up in the starting line up at GPO will be ALS Gongcha , Chit N Chaat , Mor Mor , Restaurant Konjo , Monkey Board Coffee , Torito Taco , Jail Bird Nashville Fired Chicken , Patty B ’ s Burgers , Thai 25 , Nama and ICE .
The food hall also includes a Grab & Go area – a place where the GPO showcases local independent businesses from Liverpool . Ideal for time poor city workers and local students , the quick-purchase station provides convenient and tasty lunchtime snacks , alongside unbeatable takeaway coffees and other hot drinks .
With ample open air seating facing onto recently upgraded Victoria Street , GPO sits behind the Metquarter ’ s beautiful historic 19th century façade next to Everyman Cinema . The opening marks a huge boost for this part of the city , creating over 130 new jobs . The launch completes the repurposing of Metquarter and complements its new and varied offer . GPO brings new life and activity to the building and surrounding area , following a challenging period for retail and hospitality .
Matt Bigland , Founder and Director at The Milestone Group said : “ After months of hard work , we ’ re thrilled to finally open the doors to the food hall and invite the city of Liverpool to enjoy the unique independent vendors on offer . GPO will be a hub for Liverpool ’ s emerging food hall scene and will showcase the best in up-and-coming food and drink talent in the heart of Liverpool City Centre .”
The Traders : Konjo Robatayaki Kitchen , from the team behind critically acclaimed Restaurant Joro , serves up street food like you ’ ve never tried before . The Japanese-Scandi mashup focuses on produce and flavour . Serving skewers , snacks , and small plates , expect fire-fuelled flavour with all dishes cooked over a Japanese Konro BBQ Grill .
Jailbird Nashville Fried Chicken brings loaded fries and great fried chicken , inspired by the owners ’ travels across the US . With three levels of heat to choose from , chicken is served with just a hint of chilli , marinated in Carolina reaper , or clucking hot Nashville inspired spice .
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Patty B ’ s Burgers – with the iconic , ironic Pat Butcher logo – describes itself as ‘“ Just another f ** king Burger Shop ”. As Pat would say “ You think Frank wants you – Mutton dressed as Lamb ” Patty B ’ s does not pretend to be anything other than the best dirty-loaded burgers in town .
Instagrammable ice cream and desserts from Ice will be fresh , carefully selected , and delicious . Create your own combinations from ice cream sourced locally from a family business .
Serving modern Mexican street food in the heart of Liverpool , Torito Taco was founded by a team of like-minded foodies ; a group of friends who have always liked to eat , drink , and create amazing food together . Freshness and creativity are their favourite ingredients .
Thai 25 delivers authentic tasting Thai Street food , cooked fast and fresh , with favourites including the fiery Choo Chee Curry and Nam Tok , a traditional barbecued meat dish .
Nama , meanwhile , will bring responsibly sourced shashimi grade fish , tuna , wagyu and caviar to GPO , served raw , fresh and natural .
Bringing India to the streets of Liverpool , both vibrancy and taste wise , Chit ‘ N ’ Chaat is where you ’ ll be able to immerse yourself in some fantastic flavours inspired by parts of both North & South India . Every food lover ’ s dream , with a blast of tasty flavours and textures in each mouthful .
MorMor is an award-winning independent food trader making healthconscious food inspired by the cuisines , cultures and colours of the Levant , the historical name given to the region spanning the eastern Mediterranean . Food is rich in colour , bold in flavour and made from only the freshest ingredients , locally sourced and organic where possible . Everything is made in house from award-winning shawarma , to classic shakshuka ’ s .
ALS Gongcha brings Bubble Tea from Alishan , the most famous teagrowing area in Taiwan . Made by blending a tea base with milk , fruit and fruit juices , then adding the signature “ bubbles ” – delicious tapioca pearls . These delicious fruit or tea infusions can be served either piping hot or iced cold .
Monkey Board Coffee sources the best single origin coffee from around the world supplying some quirky and unique blends . They work closely with their roasters to acquire top quality coffee and provide the best taste experience possible .
The GPO will be powered by iBe Loyalty , a multi ordering platform , allowing guests to order from their seat or while shopping within Metquarter . iBe Loyalty has been designed to benefit both customers and hospitality businesses , instantly rewarding guests with cashback on purchases and ensuring that 100 % of every bill goes direct to merchants – not on commission for the app . The food hall will be open Sunday to Thursday 8.30am until 11pm , and 8.30am until midnight on Friday and Saturdays , serving alcohol throughout . To book , visit the-gpo . co . uk / bookings /.