A long-disused space on Mathew Street is set to open as an Irish bar. The first-floor premises above Rubber Soul will be transformed into a new venue named the Irish Rover, promising "pints, craic and good times".
Rubber Soul is under the Pub Invest Group umbrella, which oversees popular bars and nightclubs across the city, including the nearby McCooley's sites and various student-focused venues around Concert Square such as Fusion, Soho and Black Rabbit.
Rubber Soul, which is a nod to the Beatles' sixth studio album, is connected to sister venues Eric's, KaiserKeller and Heaven via internal avenues through the building.
Entrance and opening schedule
The Irish Rover site will occupy the space above Rubber Soul, with the entrance located to the right of the King John venue, also on Mathew Street. The opening is scheduled for late November.
Similar concept recently launched
Pub Invest Group recently opened a similar concept in the historic Grade II listed Castle Moat building on Fenwick Street. The company launched McSwiggins, named after the building standing over the site of the old moat of Liverpool Castle, which once occupied the area around modern Derby Square.
Liverpool has welcomed a number of Irish pub concepts in recent months. A bar inspired by the famous Temple Bar tourist attraction in Dublin opened beneath James Street in March. Around £300,000 was invested to transform The Liverpool pub's basement into an Irish venue called Baby Temp'l.
The Dubliner opened in the premises most recently occupied by cocktail bar Revolver on Temple Court the same month. The venue promised it's "not just another Irish bar" and would be a "wallet-friendly venue, blending authentic Irish character with fresh Liverpool energy".
Pub Invest Group also opened McNasty's a month prior, replacing the historic Zanzibar Club on Seel Street. Inspired by traditional pub culture, McNasty's focuses on live music, sport and a relaxed atmosphere.
