I was actually embarrassed the other day to admit that I had never ventured to the Baltic Triangle…read morearea of Liverpool. After being told it was 'far away from the city centre' I was surprised to find us there in no more than 10 minutes from Liverpool One - have people forgotten how to walk? We were there to check out the 'No Homers Club' exhibition, to which my attention was drawn via Twitter. Now, anything Simpsons related is bound to get me excited, and the name alone was enough to have me arranging a day out to the 'Pool. Heading into the city anyway for a hen do, it was great to find something else to extend my visit (and have an excuse to take the other half with me for some lunch company!) The exhibition space itself is somewhat hidden, so keep your eyes open for any signage. It hosts a number of events throughout the year, including live music and djs, so there is a fully stocked bar at the front. Lots of people were going for coffee, served in takeout cups, or beer. The interior is large and white, making it perfect for people who want to make their mark, with two sets of toilets available. Regarding the 'No Homers Club' - well, I wanted everything! An eclectic, pop culture experience that would have any Simpsons fan grinning. From the 'draw Milhouse from memory in a minute' activity for an upcoming zine to screen printing, it was a brilliantly curated collection and a great way to spend some time. I'll be keeping my eye on this venue to check out some more events in the future!

Dec 17th 2015 - a busy Thursday night at Constellations. Dave McCabe and the Ramifications were…read moreplaying, and supported by Mark Frith, Lying Bastards and Familiar Looking Strangers. Like all Liverpudlian nights out, this one had a good atmosphere. The creative scene here is stronger than anywhere else I've been mainly because it's the norm. Constellations and similar Baltic region converted warehouses have created a new dimension to the well established basement bar scene on central Liverpool. Within this relatively new venue ceilings are high and decorated with falling diamonds and golden leaves. The smoke from the machine rises. The bars are new and clean, but they haven't lost any sense of authenticity. This place means something, and it means something new. Full of musicians with serious credentials and even better personalities. You can meet at least ten new people without even trying - oh and as to be expected they've got to be some of the most stylish people I've seen in a while. I fitted right in :) I haven't eaten there yet but the photographs alone are making me hungry for more. A far cry from the post war Beatles diet, this new landmark is representing how it feels to be alive now in a scene that's ripe for success for those with talent. As always, much more than just a night out. Inspiring times!

How do you like your tea? With milk and sugar? Then you'll like it here. For those of you who…read morehaven't heard of this place, (I hadn't 'til yesterday!) It is an exhibition space (at the moment it is host to some restoration photography) a specialist book shop (crammed with architectural, arty hardbacks) and a seminar room which is available to hire out for anything from gigs to meetings and it's all kitted out. The vibe in here is modern and relaxed, it's a clean cut space which would be good to sit and do some research if architecture is your game. Or just to have a mooch round the wooden floored rooms echoing round browsing the current exhibitions.

Based in the ever son posh and stylish 'Ropewalks' area of town, halfway down Wood Street and next…read moreto the lavish delights of the 'Swan' biker pub, Milk and Sugar lies in wait. I say it lies in wait because I've never seen anyone in here and it seems to be poorly located in terms of attracting a market, it also doesn't seem to advertise that much as the first time I heard of it was when I walked past it. It's basically a posh specialist book shop and a seminar room in the heart of the city centre. The seminar room is fully equipped with all the latest audio/visual technology so it's a great venue for businesses to rent and is well worth getting a quote on if you're pitching or trying to impress clients or potential clients!

Jesus Hiroshima Christ, this place is weird! Stepping into the musty burrow that is the Cabin Club,…read moreyou find yourself seriously pondering whether you just stumbled through a rip in the space-time continuum, ending up in 1988. Either that or the whole building just belched its way into the future and the only way you'll recognise the customers' faces is from missing persons posters in your neighbourhood. There's just something forlorn and eerie about the place. For starters, it's huge. Walking past the bar you'll find a dance floor. Cross that and descend the stairs to find another one. From here you can take one of forty labyrinthine corridors, all leading off to deserted dance floors, dim bars and booths where shadowy figures drink and grumble. Adding to the pervading sense of ghoulishness is the fact nothing seems to have been altered in twenty years. Date-stamped photographs depict parties of frizzy perms and fading grins. Business cards with 'carphone' numbers are pinned to the walls. We tried ringing some of them once but got no answer, imagining ancient brick phones suddenly coming to life in far-flung attics. Put simply, the Cabin Club is an oddity, but a must-see. There's great fun to be had picking out all the chunks of weirdness and wondering what room contains the bodies, but ultimately the only reason anybody would go there would be for the same reason they go to freak shows, to gawp.

The Cabin is a place of mythical Liverpool lore and something I grew up hearing stories of my…read moreparents' escapades within these hallowed walls. There used to be sawdust on the floor, and no one was ever sure whether it was just a quirky feature or to disguise random pools of vomit. There used to be a huge rocking horse that punters would dare each other to climb onto. There used to be a formidable man (some say ex-police) on the door who wouldn't let you in if he didn't like the look of you. Unless he didn't like the look of you but thought he could take the mick, and then he'd charge you a tenner to get in. Walking into the Cabin is like walking into one of those halls of mirrors at a funfair - you get an odd, surreal feeling in the pit of your stomach (if you're not already too drunk) and find it hard to latch on to reality. Despite all this, you can have a fab night out here and wake up the next morning thinking it was all a Mighty Boosh-esque dream.

I think that the Kazimier has secured the top spot as the quirkiest venue in terms of decor and…read moreevents in Liverpool. It's one of those cultish venues that will go down in the city's history. They are well known for their bizarre themed nights that they put on either once a month or once every six weeks. These nights are so popular they often sell out within a day and are they hype of the week as they approach. They often have live bands and a great fancy dress theme, and it's a well known fact that people really make a big effort and go all out for these occasions. Other than these nights, the best promoters in the city seem to bring quirky bands from all over the world to play this fairly small venue as it has a great atmosphere that a lot of the bigger venues don't have!

The Kazimier is easily Liverpool's top venue for gigs and events. I have been coming here since it…read moreopened and have always had a great time. You get a varied mixture of bands playing here, from local legends and newbies all the way up to reknowed international acts. Most recently the Liverpool label Antipop put on their birthday event and it was the best night out in... forever. The old montly Psycho Motel night that was on here in the past is now a part of legend. There is a decent variety of drinks to choose from and while it's not the cheapest, it's not ridiculous either. Perfectly resonable! For you lot who smoke (poor you) there's an outdoor area with seating for you to puff away. It's good for non-smokers too to be honest, if you just want to get some air. The Kazimier, along with Mello Mello, is the musical hub of Liverpool and somewhere you should be spending the majority of your time. Absolutely essential venue that you CANNOT miss out on.

If I had biceps like steamship pistons, the Gregson Memorial Institute, known locally as the…read moreGregson's, would be a stone's throw from my house. And yet, I still have no clue what purpose it seems to serve. Built in 1897 by Isabella Gregson in memory of her parents, it was constructed to accommodate lectures, an art gallery and a museum, things I doubt anybody would travel to Garmoyle Road to witness. The artifacts, all of which I doubt were life-changing, were moved to various locations across the city centre and the building was left to host whatever hotchpotch of activities the neighbourhood needed an open space for. Threats of demotion were dropped on the weary building's shoulders but following an enormous local outcry, it was upgraded to Grade II status and is now safe to continue doing whatever the hell it does. Saying that, this was the first place I voted in an election so, you know, get ready for that blue plaque to be nailed up here.

How many of you who live near Rose Lane have passed by this old Victorian building without giving…read moreit a second thought - or more likely not even noticed it? The Royal Legion next door to The Rose of Mossley pub actually plays an important if understated role in the area as it provides a big hall to hire for parties, sports on several screens - with cheaper booze than some of the nearby pubs and bars - and a music venue for local acts. OK so some these acts probably won't be appreciated by anyone under the age of 60 or die hard pub rock fans only but there are regular Jazz nights on here by some really talented musicians. Like any social club the Legion has seen better days and is typically musty and well worn but still worth taking in to account for any family parties you are planning or maybe want to see a gig that doesn't involve spotty youths wearing skinny jeans.

The fact that I was stood at the bar with what I assume was the regular village drunk chunnering…read moreaway down my ear - moaning about football of all things when he clearly knew little about the game - should not be something to hold against this place as it's unlikely he would do the same to every visitor - having said that the little grove worn into the bar where he stood could be a sign of his permanent fixture in the place. Just as old as this geezer is the pub itself. A very quaint sandstone building near the leafy grounds of the local church, inside it has retained tudor-esque features, low ceilings and a cosy looking fireside. But this place can often get a bit rowdy if the local Hollyoaks crew decide to come down for the Monday night quiz.

I seem to have inherited a sense of confusion about Childwall from my mum, which means that I very…read morerarely manage to find this place first time round. I remember driving round for almost 40 minutes looking for this pub with my ex because all I could remember was that it was in Childwall near some trees and a church (otherwise known as Childwall Abbey - duh!) Anyway, when I finally get there, I immediately remember why I made the effort. It's the sort of pub you might see in an episode of Midsomer Murders - chintzy and cosy with a smattering of odd characters. The food is standard pub grub, though there is a good selection on the menu and it is of a high standard. In my opinion you haven't had a proper pub meal until you've been here - I just wish they'd turn the heating up in winter!

Until asked to attend for a recent family get together, the Home Guard was not somewhere that I had…read morethought of attending - largely because I am far from getting my bus pass! However what I had been missing was a real working men's social club visited by all members of the community in small but very friendly environment. Due to the recession the proprietors had told me that they could no longer keep the prices as low as what you would be accustomed to in such a venue but it's still cheaper than anything in town or nearby Lark Lane and there is a choice of snooker and pool tables in a venue which is family friendly.