A £7million entertainment complex housed in a converted warehouse is set to open its doors this spring. Blackstock Market, based in a disused warehouse on Blackstock Street off Vauxhall Road in , will host live
comedy and
music events, as well as broadcasting sports events on a big screen. There will also be a food market, cocktail bars and cafes onsite. The 60,000sq ft development is the brainchild of Toxteth-raised brothers Paul and Binty Blair, who run the Hot Water Comedy Club on Hardman Street. The Blackstock Street venue will become the new home for the comedy club. Blackstock Market will house four theatres of varying sizes, from a purpose built, state of the art 590-seat auditorium – reportedly the largest regular comedy club space in the world - to a 50-seat studio space, along with podcast studios. The venue, which will be open seven days a week, will include a giant rooftop terrace - reportedly the largest in
Liverpool - which is due to open later this year. The food market is set to include street vendors including Burgarism, Pattersons, KO Grill, Laros, Paulie’s Pizzeria, North Garden and Deserts by Dre. There will also be a cocktail bar called Parlour, and a prohibition era-style bar called Whisky & Water - offering more than 300 different whiskies as well as live jazz and blues music. A self-service beer wall will feature a selection of craft beers from Liverpool breweries. The Blair brothers expect the site to employ around 100 new staff from the local area. Paul Blair said: “Blackstock Market is set to become the ultimate destination venue in the city's entertainment and cultural sphere. “This project has been a
Labour of love over the past 30 months. With an aim to enrich Liverpool's arts and culture, Blackstock Market will feature live music from morning till night, and nightly comedy shows, offering a vibrant lineup that includes the Hot Water Comedy Club upon the venue's opening. “But there's more to Blackstock Market than just music and comedy. Whisky & Water recreates the Prohibition era, with a vast selection of over 300 whiskies, and Parlour crafts the finest cocktails. “To mirror Liverpool's rich food culture, we're hosting eight street food traders, such as Burgerism and Pattersons, offering a taste of the city's diverse culinary scene. And our self-service beer wall is a nod to local craft beer enthusiasts, showcasing Liverpool's best brews. “Blackstock Market is designed as an inclusive space, welcoming everyone to enjoy its dynamic atmosphere without needing a ticket for entry, affirming its status as a community hub. Open every day and night, we're dedicated to establishing Blackstock Market as a central pillar of Liverpool's vibrant cultural and community life."