Rookwood Bar & ‘Cue set to give Liverpool a taste of the Big Apple!

A brand new premium bar and grill concept, Rookwood Bar & ‘Cue, is set to open in Liverpool in July. Grilling may be the ultimate art form, but Liverpool restaurants have rarely explored it's greaseless, flame-licked potential. That is until now!

Rookwood is Michael Gledhill’s meaty idea, the newest steakhouse to come to Liverpool and position itself in the middle of Ropewalks, Liverpool's bohemian quarter. Set in a stunning 18th century, Grade II listed building, this venue is set to launch on American Independence Day, July 4th 2014.

Rookwood was previously a Spanish tapas restaurant, which was also created when Michael returned to Liverpool in 2008, after living in Spain for 8 years. Located on Arthouse Square (Back Colquitt Street) in the city’s bohemian Ropewalks area, the restaurant is linked to the a basement cocktail venue called “Bar Bodega”, and has enjoyed great success over the last 6 years. However, Michael felt that a new lease of life was needed, and his love of quality meat is what spawned the entrepreneur's latest venture. Michael had this to say:

“I love all types of free-range meats, especially quality steaks. I felt that there was a gap in the market for a quality steakhouse in Liverpool, and that it would be a fresh challenge. I visited New York recently and was blown away by the quality of meats being served around the city, and so the idea was borne. All of our meat is dry-aged for at least 30 days, which locks in flavours and brings out the best in their steaks. I am sure that the combination of exceptional local meat, served with the American accent of our grill, will prove very popular.”

Quality produce is the order of the day at Rookwood, and it is all sourced locally and cooked properly under Head Chef Ian Lamb's (formally Malmaison & Ego) watchful eye. All steaks will be from local RSPCA award winning butcher Edge & Son. The fresh fish served will be delivered daily from local fishmongers Ward’s, and all will be presented with the finest fruit and vegetables, again locally sourced within 30 miles of Liverpool.

As if that wasn't enough to get your tastebuds tantalised, Rookwood will be cooking all of this fine produce on their Grillworks barbecue which has been specially imported from the USA, and has been featured in the New York Times. These special wood-fired grills are the new face of flame and the smoke from the grill will become a signature, distinctive flavour of the restaurant. Rookwood Bar & ‘Cue will be the first venue outside of Mayfair, London to have one of these spectacular grills.

Apart from great steaks, the venue will also include two bars, one of which will focus on craft beers and bar food that matches with them, with the other being a basement “dive bar”. This area will specialise in cocktails, which will include a “molecular” Bloody Mary as well as a Smoked Coffee Old Fashioned, made by infusing smoke from whisky-soaked oak chips with bourbon & coffee, served in a coffee percolator.

The concept is clear, great food, spectacular drinks and great service. Get an imposing cut of beef at Ropewalks newest steakhouse, Rookwood Bar & ‘Cue from the 4th July, of course!

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Posted: Thursday 19th June 2014
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