Our city centre is an incredibly busy place, with plenty of things to see and plenty of things to do .
There are many streets to peruse and one central street is packed with bars , restaurants and shops but it is often overlooked.
Renshaw Street is located just a stone's throw away from buzzing Bold Street and Hardman Street and though it doesn't appear to be as busy as its neighbours, it should be.
In no particular order, here are some of the shops, bars and restaurants well worth popping into.
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This townhouse is stuffed with antiques, vintage clothes, books, art and furniture.
The business started life in 1976, initially trading from Birmingham’s Stratford House Antique Market.
The shop has been in action on Renshaw Street since 1988 and is home to an eclectic selection of stock that can cost anything from pennies to thousands of pounds.
You could spend hours looking through the assortment of items on offer in this quirky shop.
The Olive Tree
This atmospheric, cosy shop offers a wide range of high quality Fair Trade products.
You can pick up furniture, candles, crystals, yoga mats and even meditation stools.
The shop was originally founded in the mid nineties to highlight the calm and peaceful nature of Islam, though it has evolved throughout the years to offer customers a tranquil spot to shop.
Curly Music
Stocking iconic brands like Fender, Gibson and more alongside recording equipment and supplies, this shop is a music lover's paradise.
It originally opened in Liverpool in 1977, only on Smithdown Road, and then moved to Stanley Street where it became a vital part of the well known musician's quarter.
In the eighties and nineties, Curly Music thrived as it was visited by bands and aspiring musicians alike.
Throughout its years, it has been frequented by Oasis as well as members of The Zutons, Cast, Space and Gomez.
The shop also offers music lessons at its Curly Music school, which is located on the first floor above the shop.
Eighty One Renshaw
This quirky spot is a café, bar, events space and sometimes even a theatre.
The venue regularly hosts events like comedy nights, live music and bands to plays and art exhibitions.
There's also a record store established in the space, so vinyl lovers will be able to pick up some music from a huge selection.
Liffey Bar
Experience the charm of the Irish in this traditional and authentic pub.
Complete with wood panelling and green walls, there is live music played daily and reasonably priced drinks to boot.
The exterior is equally impressive, with ornate lanterns and intricate stonework.
All sports events are televised in the venue, too.
Smokie Mo's
Based inside the iconic and much loved Grand Central building, Smokie Mo's opened in July after previously being based at sites on Mathew Street and Great Charlotte Street.
The first Smokie Mo's opened in Liverpool back in 2007 but the new Renshaw Street venue is a huge bar taking pride of place in the Grade II listed building.
Upon its new opening, owner Maureen Bramwell told the ECHO : "... The number of old customers locally and from the likes of Ireland who used to love their nights in Smokies asking us to bring it back has led us to now re-launching as Smokie Mo’s at the Grand Central.”
MBox Karaoke Rooms and Bar
This is a place where Chinese and Thai food meet karaoke.
There's three rooms to choose from depending on the size of your group and it costs £10 per person, per hour.
If you're after a bit of a cheesy, yet still fun experience, then this is worth stopping by for a laugh.
The Blarney Stone
Another Irish themed venue, this pub is often booming and packed with people.
It reopened in 2015 after being closed for a little while.
There's cask beer available, live music on most days and regular karaoke on offer.
Barcelona Bar
A vibrant, quirky bar with psychedelic decor that is reminiscent of famous Gaudi architecture.
Despite being based just off the beloved Grand Central building and being relatively well known, Barcelona bar is often overlooked.
This means it's a bit of a quiet spot, so it's an ideal place to visit to get a few drinks in without having to manoeuvre your way through a huge crowd.
Chy Restaurant
There are three Chy restaurants in the city; one based on Lark Lane , another on South Road and this large site on Renshaw Street.
Just opposite the Lewis's building, Chy opened back in 2014 and has gone on to build a decent reputation thanks to its authentic and gourmet Chinese food.
The extensive menu also includes vegetarian and vegan options.
Moonlight Desserts
A relatively new addition to Renshaw Street, Moonlight strives to offer customers high quality desserts and ice cream.
The menu includes a variety of ice cream flavours to choose from, as well as milkshakes and elaborate sundaes.
There's also a slew of fresh waffles and crepes, with flavours including banoffee, strawberry and butterscotch and creations like "peanutella", which is a combination of peanut butter and Nutella topped with chocolate sauce and chopped nuts.
U.N.I Indian Restaurant
This authentic Indian restaurant specialises in Asian, Balti and Indian cuisine.
The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options and the meat is halal.
The tables come with their own curtains to give customers complete privacy, should they desire it.
Outpost
This quirky gig venue replaced former pizza parlour Maguire's after it closed last year.
Maguire's had been known and loved in the city centre for being an indie music and food spot, so its closure left a gap in the market.
Outpost took over the venue and offers a similar vibe to Maguire's - including being a gig location and providing vegan and vegetarian pizzas for customers to indulge in.
Like Eighty One Renshaw, the back room is also a space for comedy shows and events.
Damas Lebanese Café and Eatery
This cosy and inviting café offers a relaxed atmosphere.
The first floor has a hidden terrace to the back of the venue, where guests can smoke shisha pipes under a gazebo and see views of the Metropolitan cathedral.
Its menu is made up of traditional Lebanese food and includes vegetarian and vegan options.
Four Seasons Restaurant and Bar
This vast restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and boasts a huge menu of authentic food.
The restaurant also an array of banquets for two people, four people and six people.
There's even an 'eat as much as you can' option for those with a bigger appetite to try and tackle.
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