This Is Madre

Liverpool is wonderful for so many reasons; the friendliest people, the most picturesque settings and two amazing football teams. However, one of my favourite things is the variety of culture in the city; from bars and restaurants to museums and shops on the High Street, there really is a place for everyone. 

On Friday 6th December a new addition to Liverpool's bar and restaurant scene opened its doors on the Royal Albert Dock and I was very kindly invited along for an evening of tequila, tacos and late-night dancing.  

This Is Madre

Brought to the city from the talented team behind Belzan and London's renowned Breddos Tacos, MADRE is one of Liverpool’s most exciting new venues offering vibrant interiors, a stellar cocktail list, and a mouth-watering Mexican menu.

The bar is accessible via Atlantic Pavillion and Anchor Courtyard but don't worry if that means nothing to you, the bright pink neon signs illuminating the Royal Albert Dock are literally unmissable and entice you in straight away. 

As my friend and I approached, we could sense that the party was already in full swing; he was dancing before we even got into the place. It was set to be a fabulous night - a real fiesta, so to speak. 

Split over two floors with a 46-cover restaurant on the mezzanine level and casual dining area downstairs, MADRE serves lunch through to dinner and a late-night snack selection at the weekends when the restaurant is open until 2am. 

I'm quite fussy when it comes to trying new foods but let me tell you now, the food was absolutely divine. Throughout the evening samples of the menu were served, including Pork Al Pastor tacos; a tasty combination of spit-roast marinated pork with pineapple and salsa verde, deep fried mushroom tacos with chipotle aioli (my personal fave) and roasted pasilla chilli, along with crispy potatoes served with refried beans, garlic sour cream and chipotle salsa. 

If that isn't making your mouth water then I don't know what will.

A large feature bar takes centre stage downstairs which is where we spent most of the night sipping on flavoured Margaritas, chatting and dancing along to DJ Crazy P who took to the decks, playing tune after tune all night long. It really was impossible not to boogie along.

It was hard to choose just one cocktail from the menu as there was so much on offer. I eventually chose the La Pistola cocktail; a mix of Mezcal Verde Momento Espadin, lime, aguami, grapefruit and fizz, sounds good, right? It was. I didn't really know what to expect as I'm usually a Strawberry Daiquiri kind of girl but I was very very impressed. It was sweet but not too sweet - a bit like me.

Although I would class MADRE as a high-end bar, especially considering its beautiful surroundings of the Royal Albert Dock, all of the food and drink is reasonably priced and well worth it. Each cocktail is made right in front of your eyes by one of the friendly, skilled team members AND all of the food is prepared freshly on site.

We spent the rest of our evening dancing, drinking and having the best time. It was a pure party bubble that I was very reluctant to leave but sadly the night to come to an end at some point.

MADRE is one of the most unique bars in the city, there really is nothing quite like it; a classy fiesta. It's the perfect place to start your Liverpool night in style or if you want somewhere quirky to socialise with family and friends. No matter what the season, no matter what the time, it's always a party at MADRE.

I can't wait to be back!

Lots of Love,
Meg x