Two brothers who set up their own restaurant in lockdown are "excited" they can "confidently remain open" on the Royal Albert Dock.
Liam and Ellis Barrie, owners of Lerpwl, have shared their relief over Plan B restrictions being lifted from tomorrow, Thursday, January 27.
The brothers are hoping people returning to offices in the city will give their lunch time trade a boost, as face to face meetings are back on the cards and people can ditch Zoom in exchange for real life interaction and experiences.
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Since opening in September 2020, Lerpwl, and many other restaurants, have been hit with a wave of restrictions. The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on the hospitality industry, and has in some instances led to the permanent closure of independent shops, businesses, restaurants and more.
For Liam and Ellis, it's a relief to be able to welcome customers once more.
Liam Barrie said: "We are excited to be able to plan ahead and to know that we can confidently remain open without the fear of further restrictions being implemented is a great feeling. The hospitality industry has been hugely affected as people know and for Ellis and I it has been a rollercoaster that's for sure.”
Lerpwl is offering a new lunchtime menu called Capricious. Presented as a shorter taster menu, the Capricious regularly changes as it is based on the freshest of seasonal produce available. It is influenced by the flavours and techniques of the Chef's Menu but aims to embody the experimental nature and creative flair of their chefs.
Ellis Barrie, who is currently appearing on BBC 1’s Ready Steady Cook, said: "To be able to look ahead after such a volatile period feels great, lunchtime trade has been affected as people were just not coming into the city centre as they usually would have. We also lost Christmas parties in December following the announcement to increase restrictions.
"We are hoping now that this means a return to the office and get back to face to face meetings and lunches. We are also hoping the spring will see the visitor economy returning to Liverpool, which again will be a great boost as the Albert Dock offers tourists so much to see and do."
Lerpwl is open Wednesday to Sunday and is based at Britannia Pavillion, Albert Dock, L3 4AD.
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