A cozy bar with tufted black seating, exposed brick accents, and framed artwork at Detour.
A bar in a winery with a wooden counter, dark green walls, tropical decor, and shelves of bottles at Detour.
A bar with tufted booths, round black tables, dark green walls, and framed artwork at Detour.
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A bar with tufted banquette seating, round black tables, exposed brick, and green walls at Detour.

Detour Bar at Detour

Cocktail Bar
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Semi-private area
85 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BB –
Ropewalks, Liverpool
Up to 30
seats
Up to 45
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The downstairs bar is separated into three different rooms. The first of which includes the bar itself with bar stools and seating. This leads forward into the second and third room. These contain booth seating with three tables in each. The toilet facilities are in the very back of the building on the same floor.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 2:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 2:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per day
12:00 – 2:00
from £400 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 2:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 2:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per day
12:00 – 2:00
from £400 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 2:00
from £50–£75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 2:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
Per day
12:00 – 2:00
from £400 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 2:00
from £80–£120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 17:00
from £80 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 2:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
12:00 – 2:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £90–£150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 17:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 2:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per day
12:00 – 2:00
from £1250 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £120–£250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 17:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per day
12:00 – 2:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 2:00
from £70–£110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 17:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 2:00
from £110 hire fee per hour
Per day
12:00 – 2:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 45
Dining
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 15
U-Shaped
up to 11
Classroom
up to 15

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Video equipment
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Greenscreen Green screen for filming and photography
Backdrops Photography backdrops available
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 21:00

Host rules

Detour – Private Hire Terms & Conditions
1. Booking & Payment
All private hire bookings must be confirmed in advance and are subject to availability.
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure the date.
The remaining balance must be paid no later than 3 days before the event, unless otherwise agreed.
For evening and weekend bookings, a minimum spend may apply in place of, or in addition to, a hire fee.

2. Capacity & Guest Numbers
Guest numbers must be confirmed in advance and must not exceed the agreed maximum capacity.
Detour reserves the right to refuse entry or stop service if capacity limits are exceeded.

3. Bar Service & Alcohol
All alcohol served during the hire must be supplied and served by Detour staff.
External alcohol is not permitted, unless explicitly agreed in writing (e.g. corkage arrangements).
Detour operates a Challenge 25 policy and reserves the right to refuse service to intoxicated guests.

4. Staffing
All bar service must be carried out by Detour staff.
Staffing levels will be set by Detour based on guest numbers and service style.
Guests are not permitted behind the bar at any time.

5. Use of the Space
The venue must be used respectfully at all times.
Any damage to the venue, fixtures, furniture, or equipment caused by guests will be charged to the hirer.
Decorations are welcome by prior agreement, but no nails, screws, tape, confetti, glitter, candles, or open flames are permitted without approval.
All decorations must be removed at the end of the hire period.

6. Cancellations
Deposits are non-refundable.
Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event may be subject to full charges.
Detour reserves the right to cancel in exceptional circumstances, giving a full refund

7. Health, Safety & Conduct
The hirer is responsible for the conduct of their guests.
Detour reserves the right to end the event early if guest behaviour is unsafe, aggressive, or damaging.
No illegal substances or activities are permitted on the premises.

Cancellation policy: Custom

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About Detour

Detour is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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