63 faces from down the years at popular Liverpool restaurants
Brilliant photos unearthed from the archive
Attracting thousands of customers every week, for years Liverpool has had many popular restaurants be the 'go to' places to celebrate a special occasion, go on a first date or treat yourself on pay day.
From independents to famous chains, some are only remembered by certain generations. Whereas others remain well-loved and long-established, with new venues cropping up year on year.
These images, courtesy from our archives, Mirrorpix, capture life at a number of Liverpool restaurants in the past. Some show owners and staff outside the venues, whereas others offer a glimpse into what inside the businesses looked like frozen in a moment in time.
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From staff and customers to businesses located within hotels, nightclubs and more, these are bound to leave you feeling nostalgic. Here are 63 faces from a number of Liverpool restaurants down the years.
This gallery isn't intended to be comprehensive. But you may spot a familiar face.
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Royal Restaurant, Hanover Street, Liverpool. Head chef, Mr Marius Michea discusses matters with the under chef, Mr William Mills. December 1958
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Ocean Restaurant, Liverpool. Pictured discussing the menu are (left to right) Mr H Y Young (assistant manager), Mr Chi Mak (chef) and Mr K H Choo (director and manager). April 1961
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The refurbished River Inn at Liverpool's Pier Head. As a Berni Inn it is part of Grand Metropolitan Retailing's branded restaurants division. Pictured, Mr Robert Jones, Manager, with General Assistant, Nicki McKenna, and Chef Michael Bellis. February 9, 1988
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The refurbished River Inn at Liverpool's Pier Head. As a Berni Inn it is part of Grand Metropolitan Retailing's branded restaurants division. February 9, 1988
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Hogmanay Haggis at the Atlantic Tower Hotel, Chapel Street, Liverpool, with, from left, Restaurant manager Giuseppe Belvedere, Head Chief David Slinger, Food and Beverage manager Mike McCarton and Restaurant hostess Pauline Scogings, December 31, 1975
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Members of staff, Val Mifflen (left) Lynn Welsh and Jim Lane in the Clubcar Carver Restaurant at the Atlantic Tower Hotel, Chapel Street, Liverpool. June 21, 1983
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Joan Smithwick, manager of St Johns Inn in St Johns Market, Liverpool, Circa 1980
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Lam Foo Lan with wife Fung You and family pictured outside their restaurant, the Way Fung, in Nelson Street, Liverpool, Chinatown, Tuesday, January 22, 1985
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Scenes inside the famous Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool city centre. Hotel staff mark the retirement of head waiter Larry Cook with champagne in the Sefton restaurant after 20 years of service. October 2, 1980
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Scenes inside the famous Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool city centre. The drinks trolley being wheeled round in the French restaurant. April 29, 1981
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Pizzaland Restaurant, Liverpool. 19 month old Zacc Farrell of South Dene, Kirkby, enjoys a pizza. October 27, 1994
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Pizzaland Restaurant, Liverpool. A waitress holds up the pizzas with the restaurant in the background. October 27, 1994
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Rembrandt Club in Slater Street, Liverpool, Fine Dining Members Club, December 1958, Ted Roberts
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Pizzaland Restaurant, Lime Street, Liverpool. June 7, 1984. Pictured, proud manager Hamdy Macsoud
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Everton football players Ray Wilson, Alex Scott and Sandy Brown being fed the house special barbecued chicken by waitress Margaret Jones after they popped into Liverpool's newest grill room. September 2, 1965
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The restaurant at Cagneys Night Club in Liverpool, Circa February 1980
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