What happened to the original Cavern Club Liverpool?
The club closed in March 1973 after British Rail made a compulsory purchase of the warehouses, of which the basement housed the Cavern Club, in order to build a ventilation shaft for the new underground railway Merseyrail. This, however, was never built and the area was turned into a car park.
Is the cavern back open?
It is open 7 days a week from 11am. There is live music from our resident artists every day from 11:30am until late.
Can you tour the Cavern Club?
Tickets are FREE but are limited to 6 per person. If you are a group or a tour operator please contact us separately and we can see how we can arrange a tour for you. Advance booking is recommended as the tour is capped at 25 people per tour. The Cavern Club opens daily at 11am.
What do you wear to the Cavern Club Liverpool?
Dress code is pretty relaxed as we’re a rock n roll venue. However we do prohibit tracksuits and sports wear, sorry.
Why did they knock down The Cavern Club?
British Rail took ownership of the warehouse block 8-12 Mathew Street containing The Cavern Club and its cellar in 1972. Their plan was to demolish the building to make way for a ventilation shaft for the city’s new underground railway network and work began to knock down the warehouse and fill in the original cellar.
Did the Rolling Stones play at the Cavern?
Cavern Club history – 5th Nov 1963, The Rolling Stones appeared at The Cavern Club.
Can you drink in the Cavern Club?
Please be aware that it is illegal for under 18s to consume alcohol, attempt to purchase alcohol or have alcohol purchased on their behalf for consumption on the premises. If under 18s are found consuming alcohol on the premises they will be asked to leave along with their parent or guardian.
Does the Cavern Club serve food?
Do you serve food at the Cavern? Food is not served at the Cavern Club or the Cavern Pub.
Why is the Cavern Club famous?
Liverpool’s Cavern Club is the cradle of British pop music. Through seven eventful decades, before, during and after The Beatles this legendary cellar has seen its share of setbacks yet has played a role in each epoch of music, from 1950s jazz to 21st century indie rock.
How much is The Cavern Club worth?
Beatles for sale: The Cavern Club, the legendary Liverpool venue where the Fab Four made their name, goes on the market for £1million.
How many times did the Beatles play at The Cavern Club?
According to DJ Wooler, over the course of a two-and-a-half-year period which began when they first played at the venue in February 1961, the Beatles made a total of 292 appearances at the club, although author Barry Miles, in his book The Beatles Diary Volume 1: The Beatles Years states that it was 275 times.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLNCcrOzjz4