The Magnet
As slinkily sultry and saucily seductive as a telephone number ending in two 69s would suggest, The Magnet manages to be one of Liverpool's best cosy–but–cool venues without even trying. Functioning admirably well in all capacities – cafe, bar, gig venue and nightclub – it fuses more than a bad electrician. Like a hot fat–assed blonde, it's bigger downstairs than it is upstairs, so don't be fooled by the small shopfront appearance: this sexy beast hides some serious beats in its belly. Skimming off the cream of local live talent as well as hosting bigger names, it's a hot spot to throw your knickers at pretty bassists, then invite them for a slice of pie and a glass of fuzz–clearing fresh OJ the morning after. Club nights often have a heavily funky feel, though your head and feet are likely to feel surprisingly light, so you'll be free to flail them about in a most joyous fashion. Huzzah.
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The Magnet
45 Hardman Street,
Liverpool
L1 9AS
Mon–Tue, 12pm–12am; Wed–Sat, 12pm–2am (Members only Fri–Sat after 2am) Sun, 12pm–12.30am (Members only after 12.30am)
Average price, |ANAMP|pound;5
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0151 709 6969