Liverpool hospitality venue Jaloux is to double in size as owner Amy Gwynn reveals huge demand for brunch dining is leading her to turn away bookings. Tony McDonough reports
A hospitality venue in Liverpool’s Victoria Street is to double in size to meet soaring demand.
Jaloux owner Amy Gwynn says Jaloux’s capacity is so strained she is turning away food bookings every week. To address this she is to take over the neighbouring former Dorothy’s to accommodate the expansion.
Amy claims Jaloux is now one of “Liverpool’s busiest brunch destinations”. Taking over Dorothy’s will double its capacity, introducing 100% more tables and will offer more live entertainment.
Its additional space will undergo a complete transformation, putting a fresh twist on Jaloux’s signature floral interiors. It is being designed as a “seamless extension” of the existing venue.
“The hardest part has been telling people we simply can’t fit them in. Every week we’re turning away bookings because we’ve reached capacity, and that’s never something we wanted for Jaloux,” said Amy.
“This expansion changes everything. It means we can welcome so many more guests whilst continuing to deliver the atmosphere, entertainment and experience people know us for.
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“We’re not creating a second venue – we’re expanding Jaloux, giving it even more personality with a fresh new look that still feels unmistakably Jaloux.”
Amy is also taking over GBar, another well-known Liverpool nightlife venue. It will reopen this summer as Campus, a new LGBTQ+ friendly nightlife destination inspired by the energy of “house parties and kitchen discos”.