A Liverpool city centre site most recently occupied by Starbucks has received a new tenant. Situated on Myrtle Street, just off Hope Street, the new arrival will be the latest opening from growing Cheshire brand Coffee King.
In September, Starbucks announced an undisclosed number of its UK stores would close after a consultation on its global footstep. While the list of closures was not confirmed at the time, the Myrtle Street site was one of the casualties and shut in December.
Coffee King is expected to enter the premises with a design and access statement filed with Liverpool City Council explaining its plans for the building.
Coffee King does not intend on alerting the entrances, making changes to threshold levels or obstructing the pedestrian routes. Its focus is on showcasing its brand name in advertising and signs rather than making any notable changes to the buildings structural integrity.
No alterations are proposed to the shopfront fabric, structural openings, or wider streetscape. The building is not listed, however it lies within the Canning Street Conservation Area, and therefore special regard has been given to preserving or enhancing the character and appearance of the area in accordance with statutory duties.
Coffee King recently opened in a former bank site on Southport's Lord Street, which was believed to be built in 1825, making it 201 years old. The new cafe, which opened to the public on Thursday, April 30, makes use of the striking marble exterior, lighting and an ornate ceiling design with impressive high ceilings.
The business said it prides itself on creating warm, friendly environments where customers feel at home, and aims to create a new community hub for the area.
The Lord Street opening follows on from the launch of sites in West Kirby, Liverpool ONE and its flagship café in Halifax. All opened within the last two years with more to come, including a new large sit-in cafe in Liverpool and Warrington.
There are also plans for a state-of-the-art, full coffee roasting solutions centre in Deeside, Wales.
