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ALMA DE CUBA
PRESS PACK
Alma de Cuba is Liverpool’s most spectacular restaurant and bar;
an island in the heart of the
city, an independent spirit that leaves a lasting
impression.
Set inside the magnificent conversion of the former St Peter’s
Catholic Church, Alma de Cuba is an
eclectic mix of Cuban, Hispanic and Latin American influences
that are enhanced with Liverpool’s
great spirit.
Winner of UK’s Best Venue in 2008, this is a must visit
destination with Salsa classes every
Tuesday, Sunday Service Gospel Brunch with live gospel choir on
Sundays and a carnival
atmosphere throughout the weekend with petal drops every Friday
and Saturday at 11pm.
Historically Cuba has been influenced by various cultures; Alma
de Cuba’s menu mirrors this diverse
influence by including spices and flavours from around the
world, particularly Caribbean, Spanish and
Latin American. The delightful South American and Caribbean
inspired cocktails and the up-beat Latin
influenced rhythms create an unforgettable experience.
Come and enjoy a quality of service that matches the splendour
of the award winning interior.
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ADDRESS:
ALMA DE CUBA ST. PETER’S CHURCH SEEL STREET LIVERPOOL L1 4BH
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
0151 702 7394
EMAIL:
[email protected]
RESTAURANT WEBSITE:
www.alma-de-cuba.com
OPENED in 2005
2007-TAKEN OVER BY TGITB
CAPACITY: 650
AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE BOOKINGS:
YES – DETAILS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
FACILITIES:
PRIVATE BAR AREA
PRIVATE DINING AREA (MEZZANINE FLOOR)
OWNER: TGI TB
GENERAL MANAGER: DAVE ROCHE
MARKETING & PR: TEKLA SIMO
EXECUTIVE CHEF: JOHN TAMILA
VENUE OPENING TIMES:
RESTAURANT OPENS FROM
5PM – 12AM DAILY
BAR OPENS FROM
11AM – 2.00AM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
11AM – 12.00AM SUNDAY
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History
Alma de Cuba restaurant is situated in the former St Peter’s
Catholic Church on the south side of Seel
Street in Liverpool. The building is itself an iconic
destination as it is the first church in Liverpool to be
turned into a social venue.
The church was opened on the 7th
of September in 1788. It served as a Catholic building for
188
years until 1976, after which it served the local Polish
community for a short time. For this reason it is
still today affectionately referred to as ‘the Polish
Church’.
Until its closure in 1978, St. Peter’s was the oldest surviving
Catholic Church in Liverpool. After a
period of disuse, the building was taken over by Urban Splash
and is now the internationally
acclaimed ultra stylish restaurant and bar, Alma de Cuba run by
TGI.
• St Peter’s Church opened 7th
September 1788
• First baptisms performed 28th
September 1788
• Mother Theresa attended mass at St Peter’s Church in the late
90’s
• Six Stained- glass windows were installed at a cost of £330 in
1903
• The Baptistery and West end were renovated for £150 in
1904
• The Lady Chapel was renovated for £100 in 1908
• In 1817 a school was opened at the church and was one of the
earlier catholic elementary
schools in the country.
• The Chapel was considerably enlarged in 1818
• Electric Light installed for the first time in the church and
Church redecorated in 1920. Funds
for this refurbishment were raised by sources including a Grand
Bazaar held 14th
-16th
October
1920
• In 1976the church was transferred to the Polish Community and
for a short time was known
as Our Lady of Czestochowa
• The parish closed in 1878
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DESIGN:
Designer: Richard Eastwood....
Interior has been designed by Urban Splash and retains many of
the original features of the church
including the altar.
PRIVATE HIRE
Alma de Cuba is the ultimate destination for a memorable event,
whatever the occasion. Divine
entertainment, professional events, a simple table for a
business lunch or a romantic booking in one
of the sexy booths it’s all available. Alma offers a free event
planning service to help you walk your
way to the perfect party. For more information please contact
Gemma on 0151 702 7394 or
[email protected].
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MENUS:
TAPAS 12pm-until late
LUNCH 12-6pm all week
A LA CARTE 5-11pm Monday to Wednesday
5-11.30pm Thursday
5-12am Friday, Saturday
5-10.30pm Sunday
GOSPEL BRUNCH 12-6pm every Sunday
FOOD:
Historically Cuba has been influenced by various cultures; Alma
de Cuba hopes to mirror this diverse
influence by including spices and flavours from around the
world, particularly India, China, Africa and
the Caribbean in its new menu.
DRINKS:
A wide range of wines, beers and spirits are available alongside
an extensive cocktail-menu featuring
all of the classics with some specially created contemporary
variations. Alma de Cuba is also the
home of the Official Capital of Culture “08”cocktail.
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EVENTS:
The Capital of Culture year 2008 is not only an important moment
for Liverpool but also an
opportunity for Alma de Cuba to really celebrate its cultural
diversity and its 220th Birthday. We have
a number of exciting surprises in store which will make sure
these milestones do not pass unnoticed.
SALSA CLASSES EVERY TUESDAY
Beginners’ class: 7.15 - 8pm
Improvers’ class: 8 - 9pm
Intermediate class: 9 - 10pm
£5 per class
Call into Alma de Cuba anytime to enquire about Salsa Classes;
or just turn up this Tuesday.
SUNDAY SERVICE GOSPEL BRUNCH is a new addition to Alma de Cuba’s
weekly diary. Bring your
family and friends along and enjoy a great Sunday Brunch whilst
listening to our amazing live Gospel
Choir.
BRUNCH runs from 12-6pm every Sunday.
BANK HOLIDAYS
Come and enjoy a night filled with all the sights and sounds of
Cuba. Live bongo players and
saxophonists will bring our Latin soundtracks to life whilst you
salsa the night away with our beautiful
Cuban dancers.
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Alma de Cuba
0151 702 7394
www.alma-de-cuba.com
St Peter’s Church Seel Street Liverpool L1 4BH
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