The Cavern

The Cavern, Liverpool

The Cavern

Where is it – England, North West England

Who looks after it –  Independent 

What is it –  Music, Theatre 

When is it from – Modern

Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club started as a jazz venue in 1957. It eventually accepted ‘pop’ music, becoming a premier venue for Liverpool’s talent, and the Beatles played there on about 300 occasions in the early 1960s, often at lunchtimes. The Cavern was demolished in 1973, but a ‘new’ Cavern, much modelled on the original, emerged in its place. It hosts international stars, tribute acts and original performers – and is very much a part of the lively Mathew Street scene. Outside is the redbrick Cavern Wall of Fame, with the names of almost 2,000 acts that have played there etched into the bricks.  Slouched nearby is a watchful John Lennon statue.  A few steps away is The Grapes pub, where John, Paul, George and Ringo would grab a pint or two between sets. The whole area has been branded ‘the Cavern Quarter’. It is brash, sometimes edgy – and a must visit for any Beatles pilgrim.

 


Address

10 Mathew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 6RE 

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