The Art School Cellars located in Liverpool is currently celebrating its victory in receiving a prestigious national award.
The team has won the Best Independent Bar 2024 title at the People’s Choice Spirits Awards held in Manchester, beating out tough competition.
The Art School Cellars offers an exclusive underground venue to enjoy a diverse selection of cocktails, spirits, wines, and beers. The establishment has a particular emphasis on mixology and crafting innovative and traditional cocktails.
Additionally, The Cellars provides a luxurious Afternoon Tea experience, complete with a private dining area. The Art School is located on the ground floor, while The Cellars are situated below.
Chef Patron and owner of The Art School, Paul Askew, says:
“We’re immensely proud of winning this great award and to celebrate The Art School Cellars. It’s testament to everyone’s hard work and dedication from my team, as The Cellars is an integral element of The Art School. So to be recognised for this award, especially in our tenth anniversary coming up in September, really feels special to us all. We want to thank all of our wonderful customers for their ongoing support for The Art School Cellars and The Art School – we are immensely grateful for it.”
Hand-picked and enthusiastic spirits consumers are invited each year to judge alongside qualified industry experts, making the competition exciting, inclusive and relevant in order to win a People’s Choice Spirits Award. Each category has an eventual winner chosen by spirits professionals, including respected buyers, importers, retailers, drinks writers, and distillers. The People’s Choice Spirits Awards, which began in 2020, have now become one of the UK’s most prominent hospitality awards.
The Art School is a fine-dining establishment owned by Chef Patron Paul Askew, located within the magnificent Victorian ‘Home for Destitute Children’ building built in 1888. The restaurant’s Lantern Room serves menus that highlight the best seasonal produce of the region, offering world-class gastronomy with tasting and prix fixe options, complemented by an extensive global wine list.
The Art School Cellars Bar serves Afternoon Tea and cocktails, while the private wine-tasting space and The Moriarty Room host private events in one of the UK’s top 50 best restaurants. Paul and his team strive to maintain the highest gastronomic standards and promote Liverpool’s dining scene on both national and international stages, earning the city’s reputation as a hub of culinary excellence.
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