A New Waterfront Restaurant That Pays Homage To Liverpool’s Canada Connection Is Coming This May
Known as Nova Scotia, the restaurant is named after the little-known 19th century dockside village where Mann Island now stands.
This season, it seems more businesses will be springing up in the city including a new restaurant docking up on the waterfront that gives a nod to Liverpool’s nautical history. Led by independent bar operator Ma Pub Group, who run Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery and Tempest on Tithebarn, this latest dining venue known as Nova Scotia will be their third Liverpool site.
Set in the stunning Mann Island building in the shadow of the spectacular Three Graces on the city’s iconic waterfront, Nova Scotia is influenced by the little-known 19th century Liverpool dockside village that was once in the area. The dock served Canada and the ‘lumber’ trade, twinning with Nova Scotia in Canada – there is also a Canadian Liverpool and River Mersey, and Mann Island in Ontario.
Owner Iain Hoskins said: “Mann Island is a perfect fit for us, operating two neighbouring bars locally we know the area very well. With our other two sites we’ve found the perfect balance appealing to the business district footfall, local residents and tourists – there really is something for everyone and we are looking forward to a fabulous spring and summer in the city…”
The shanty-town called Nova Scotia was made up of dwellings and businesses serving the huge ships when the city boomed as a trade destination. However, the new bar and kitchen, which opens in May, plans to bring a different roaring trade and celebrate Liverpool’s maritime past with a fresh food concept, great music and a fantastic outside drinking and dining space in the heart of the city’s riverside.
Iain Hoskins adds: “I’m fascinated by this part of Liverpool and the story of a forgotten dockside village that got swallowed up when the docks expanded. The new Mann Island building is an incredible edition to the waterfront.
“I really like the idea of the juxtaposition of celebrating this old district that was replaced by then newer industries now replaced in a new iconic building that trailblazed Liverpool’s post millennium renaissance as a modern European destination city. The recent public realm improvements to The Strand and the area around Mann Island and Three Graces are exceptional and was a massive factor in my decision to take on this site in what many would consider are challenging and risky times. We have a world class waterfront and it’s an absolute privilege to be able to open a restaurant here.”