Hospitality venture Bam Boo says its six-figure investment into a second Liverpool venue will see the creation of 15 jobs. Tony McDonough reports

Hospitality business Bam Boo has opened a second venue in Liverpool in one of the best-known bar and restaurant locations outside of the city centre.

Bam Boo is a brunch and cocktail bar brand which already operates an outlet in Bold Street in Liverpool city centre. Its new venue is in a former café in Lark Lane in Aigburth and this will see the creation of 15 jobs across the company.

Main contractor on the project AGG Developments has completed the refurbishment of the premises where there will be space for 80 customers.

An outdoor courtyard has been covered with a motorised lantern roof which has a digital thermostat and rain sensor so it opens and closes automatically according to the weather conditions.

This project also involved installing new flooring and lighting, air-conditioning and new seating areas including booths, plus interior design features such as exposed brickwork, mirrors, emerald green tiles and a floral ceiling with bamboo decoration.

Bam Boo serves breakfast and brunch dishes such as pancakes, bagels, poached eggs and fry-ups. In the evenings, the venues become cocktail bars with live music and jazz nights. Bam Boo now employs 27 staff in total.

Co-founder and director Lauren Wright, who established Bam Boo with Sam Patterson and Lloyd King, said: “We’ve been fortunate to experience overwhelming demand since opening at Bold Street in 2023 – we’ve been fully-booked there for months in advance, and we knew it was time to grow.

“Lark Lane felt like the perfect fit. It’s one of Liverpool’s most vibrant hospitality hubs, with a buzzing, independent spirit that aligns perfectly with the Bam Boo brand.

““Expanding wasn’t just about opportunity – itwas also about meeting the demand from customers who wanted more of what we offer, in a location that feels authentic to us.”

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AGG Developments is based at Liverpool’s Dakota Business Park and employs almost 30 staff. Managing director Jon-Paul Hall said: “This was a fantastic project to work on as we grow our presence in the commercial and hospitality sectors.

“We love the design of the venue, and it was really great to collaborate with our partners on the scheme and bring new styles to building methods.”

Other professionals involved in the project included Octo Architects and signage company Oriel Studios.