Sub Rosa

Bar

#10 of 173 Event Space venues in Liverpool
#4 of 156 30th Birthday Party venues in Liverpool
  9 reviews  – 
3 Kings Dock Street, Liverpool, L1 8JU
Baltic Triangle, Liverpool
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Excellent communication - 4.3/5
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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
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

Whole venue
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
150 seats
250 standing
The whole venue space, incorporates bleacher seating, 4 trolley pods, pizza trailer, a fire pit area, pyramid seating, custom overhanging speaker system. large container bar and male and female toilet units on site with frozen drinks, cocktail menu, a beer brewed on-site and some amazing games such as corn hole.

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

Scaffold
Outdoor Space
·
Semi-private area
30 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
Scaffold structure on the right hand side of the venue with cover and electric heaters, easy access to food trader canteen pizza and also the main bar. Available for non plastic decorations to be fixed to, covered by outdoor heaters and next to a corn hole set with other table games available to play.

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

Trolley
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
20 seats
Red trolley space comprising of box seating and long table, with pizza available from the canteen pizza and frozen drinks/cocktails available from the container bar. Male and female toilets are available and access to the fire pit is also available. Covered so suitable whichever the weather! bright and breezy space

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

Reviews and ratings

4.9
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
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
4.8
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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.

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 40 guests: £736.80
  • 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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