Liverpool said goodbye to many wonderful shops and restaurants in 2024, as businesses struggled to survive in the difficult economic climate.
It really is true that ‘if you don’t use them, you lose them’ but, as people around the country faced a difficult year financially, with increased mortgage rates and inflated food prices, it seemed harder than ever for people to support their local small businesses.
The closures of independent stores and eateries came as heart breaking news for thousands of people across Liverpool this year, but they certainly won’t be forgotten and are sorely missed.
Below are 22 Liverpool shops, restaurants, bars, breweries and venues that closed their doors in 2024, with the cost of living crisis continuing to impact both independent and big businesses.
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5. GPO, Metquarter
Located at the Victoria Street entrance of the Metquarter shopping centre, adjacent to The Everyman cinema, the GPO was the largest food hall in the city, with 11 independent vendors offering a host of different cuisines. But, after three years in business, the food market closed in November. | GPO
6. Revolution in St Peters Square, Liverpool
In January 2024, Revolution announced it would be closing down eight bars across the UK, including its popular venue in Liverpool city centre, on St Peters Square, | Revolution
7. St Johns Market, Liverpool
St John's Market was closed with immediate effect in March, with Liverpool City Council claiming it had no other option. The local authority said it had been 'forced' to end the tenancy of 43 traders in the market, resulting in its closure, following a 'lengthy period of communication' with the businesses to recover more than £1.7m of unpaid rent and service charges. | David Humphreys
8. The Interesting Eating Company, Allerton Road
The Interesting Eating Company was a popular cafe on Allerton Road, serving a range of dishes and drinks, from pancake stacks to milkshakes. The business sadly closed earlier in May as rising costs caused the business to be 'no longer viable'. | The Interesting Eating Company