Posters have gone up in Liverpool Central train station announcing the imminent arrival of Lele Juice, a famous Thai smoothie and juice brand. The company, which originated in Bangkok, is preparing to launch its first UK site in the unit previously occupied by Warhammer.
What is Lele Juice?
Lele is a smoothie juice soft serve concept specializing in mangosteen and other fruit-based products. Everything is 100% pure fruits and vegetables, made on-site. The brand first launched as a single small location in the Ratchaphruek neighborhood of Bangkok before expanding into a broader chain with multiple branches across the city, including spots like Central Embassy, ICONSIAM, and Thonglor.
The brand is highly localized and well-known among locals and visitors for its premium, real-fruit smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and specialty match series. It is particularly famous for its seasonal mango and mangosteen magic series, as well as wellness detox blends.
Location and Previous Tenant
Lele Juice will occupy the Liverpool unit that previously housed Warhammer, a retailer of miniature collectibles, books, paints, and hobby items from the fantasy Warhammer world. Warhammer left its longstanding place in the train station in autumn last year. The company had relocated several times within the city centre, moving from Lord Street to Bold Street, and was originally known as Games Workshop, a name it carried since the 1980s. Warhammer found a new home in St John's Shopping Centre, opposite Flannels on Houghton Street, where fans can continue to shop.
Other Changes at Liverpool Central
Lele Juice joins a mix of longstanding and new tenants at Liverpool Central. The Leather Shop, owned by Saeed Baig, has been a fixture for 30 years. Baig moved to the UK from Pakistan at age 18, joining his father in a clothes shop on County Road. The family shifted to selling solely leather goods and at one point had four shops across Liverpool, three in the city centre and one in Old Swan.
In September, the station bid farewell to American chain bakery Cinnabon after four years. Situated at the entrance to Liverpool Central station on Ranelagh Street, the building now stands empty as the business announced its closure with a note in the window.
