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Sub Rosa

Bar

#2 of 173 Event Space venues in Liverpool
#6 of 156 30th Birthday Party venues in Liverpool
  10 reviews  – 
3 Kings Dock Street, Liverpool, L1 8JU –
Baltic Triangle, Liverpool
From £20
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 150
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Excellent communication - 4.3/5
12 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.3. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Outdoor pop-up bar in Liverpool’s vibrant Baltic Triangle, known for its industrial-chic vibe with plants, glitter balls, and a relaxed atmosphere. Ideal for casual celebrations, private parties, or chilled summer drinks with friends, with flexible areas, great cocktails, and local food options.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Sub Rosa

Firepit at Sub Rosa

Firepit
Lounge
·
Semi-private area
20 seats
50 standing
Pyramid and scaffold seating surround a beautiful fire-it, great for gatherings of 20-50 with the bleacher space adjacent. A large circular red fire pit that's perfect to gather around and has a wooden top to cover in the sunshine hours so it can be used as a table. Overhanging speaker system connected to the rest of the venue.
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £250 minimum spend
Enquire now
Whole venue at Sub Rosa

Whole venue
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
150 seats
250 standing
An outdoor-focused cocktail bar and event venue housed in a warehouse shell, defined by a large covered courtyard and adaptable outdoor seating areas. Design: The venue presents an industrial, utilitarian aesthetic with a steel-framed translucent roof, exposed warehouse arches and a concrete floor. The layout uses timber booths, communal benches a...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1020 minimum spend
Enquire now
Scaffold at Sub Rosa

Scaffold
Outdoor Space
·
Semi-private area
30 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
The Scaffold is a semi-private outdoor space in Sub Rosa, characterised by an industrial scaffold-style canopy sheltering a timber-clad courtyard. Design: The space is industrial and rustic, with exposed steel trusses, weathered brick and reclaimed timber cladding beneath a translucent roof that admits natural daylight. The proportions feel narrow...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £50 hire fee
Enquire now
Trolley at Sub Rosa

Trolley
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
20 seats
Trolley is a semi-private outdoor space in Sub Rosa made up of enclosed, arched 'trolley' booths that create sheltered, semi-private seating pods within a covered courtyard. Design: The space sits beneath a high translucent canopy and pairs exposed steel rafters and raw concrete with timber decking, planted screens and festoon lighting for a casua...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £50 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
3 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.3
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.7
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.3

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

AP
Alexander P.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 150 guests · March 2026 · Whole venue

Everything. Pete is an absolute hero and made me feel so special because that’s just the guy he is. The venue is incredible and will forever be my favourite place in town!

5.0
JC
Jan C.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 50 guests · August 2024 · Firepit

Fantastic venue, great vibe enhanced by the quirky industrial look, tons of plants and glitter balls! Held 30th party there, loads of space to stand and chat, plenty of seating too. Very flexible regarding numbers and area was reserved well in advance. Would highly recommend for any event from drinks with friends to more organised events with bigger numbers.

Minor point, the range of beers available.

4.9
DG
Daniel G.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 50 guests · September 2023 · Firepit

Super friendly staff, great vibe

4.7
SF
Sarah F.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Fantastic response time and lots of help 😃

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Firepit
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Firepit
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Firepit
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 hire fee + min. spend
Whole venue
16:00 – 23:00
from £20 hire fee + min. spend
Trolley
16:00 – 22:00
from £100 min. spend
Firepit
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Scaffold
17:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per day
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per day
Whole venue
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Trolley
17:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Firepit
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Scaffold
17:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per day
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Whole venue
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Trolley
12:00 – 23:00
from £150 min. spend
Firepit
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Scaffold
12:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per day
Whole venue
14:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee + min. spend
Trolley
14:00 – 22:00
from £50 min. spend
Firepit
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 min. spend
Scaffold
14:00 – 20:00
from £50 hire fee per day

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 250
standing
Up to 150
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Sub Rosa

Sub Rosa is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Sub Rosa is an outdoor pop-up bar and event space housed in a covered warehouse courtyard, defined by a festival-style layout and partnerships with local street-food traders.

Venue highlights: The venue maintains flexible catering arrangements, supplying in-house partners and permitting external caterers to suit bespoke menus. The venue offers hireable zones such as a fire-pit area and sheltered booths that can be paired with bar packages for afternoon or evening events.

Best for: Alternative wedding receptions, relaxed daytime social gatherings such as baby showers, and casual drinks receptions.

Location: The Baltic Triangle is an industrial-creative quarter that features street-food traders, galleries and a busy bar scene, giving hosts nearby options for guests to continue an evening after an event.

What guests say: The outdoor courtyard photographs well against the warehouse arches, creating a distinctive backdrop for receptions. The fire-pit area is available for hire and is commonly booked with drink packages, and the venue's catering partners supply varied menus including vegan and gluten-free options.

Usually booked for
30th Birthday Party

Typically for 50-115 guests and costs about £100.

"The venue is incredible and will forever be my favourite place in town!"

- Alexander P. Mar 2026

FAQ

Yes, children are permitted at the venue.

No. Live bands are not allowed because external PA systems are not permitted; only DJs are allowed.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At Sub Rosa, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

  • Paid parking is available on-site: 100 spaces

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Sub Rosa:

  • Firepit hosting 50 guests: £655.87
  • Whole venue hosting 150 guests: £2874.33

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Sub Rosa is located at 3 Kings Dock Street, in Baltic Triangle, Liverpool.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Alexander P. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Everything. Pete is an absolute hero and made me feel so special because that’s just the guy he is. The venue is incredible and will forever be my favourite place in town!'
  • Jan C. rated it 4.9/5 stars
    'Fantastic venue, great vibe enhanced by the quirky industrial look, tons of plants and glitter balls! Held 30th party there, loads of space to stand and chat, plenty of seating too. Very flexible regarding numbers and area was reserved well in advance. Would highly recommend for any event from drinks with friends to more organised events with bigger numbers.'

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