When the Kazimier closed its doors on New Year's Eve, it felt like the end of an era in Liverpool.
The beloved music venue in Wolstenholme Square may be no more (although the bods behind it have created a new venture at the Invisible Wind Factory) but what remains is one of Liverpool's worst kept secrets - and one of its best bar crawl stops.
Here's why we're a little bit in love with the Kazimier Garden.
It's here to stay
When Liverpool said goodbye to the Kazimier, many people might have thought the garden would be bidding farewell too. But it's still going strong - in fact, its future has been secured for at least another 15 years. That's a whole lot of lazy summer evenings to get through.
Its independent spirit
The Kazimier was one of the city's most cherished independent venues, attracting plenty of creative, like-minded souls who came together to collaborate and celebrate.
The venue may be no more, but the spirit of the Kazimier is very much alive and well in the Garden.
The live music
In true Kazimier style, the heart of the garden is the live music. No matter when you visit, there's always someone on the bandstand-style stage providing chilled out tunes that add to the ambiance of the garden.
The food
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Walk along Seel Street on a Friday evening, get a waft of the Kazimier Garden's BBQ on the go, and we challenge you not to immediately run through the door.
It's an escape from the world
It may be right in the heart of the city, but once you're inside, Liverpool will feel like a million miles away.
When you're within the confines of the Kazimier Garden, the hustle and bustle of the real world is nothing but a distant memory - at least until you reach the bottom of the glass.
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The atmosphere
From the eclectic furnishings to the laid-back vibe of the clientele, an evening in the Kazimier Garden is just the tonic at the end of a long, tiring day.
There's also a one-in, one-out policy on the door - which may be annoying if you get there at the wrong time on a summer's day, but it helps to maintain the chilled vibe. Overcrowding is not cool.
It's always evolving
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The Garden has just launched a new section called the Cosmic Lodge, which does exactly what it says on the tin - provides a crafted, sheltered space for when the chill becomes a little too sharp outdoors. Or you fancy a spot of yoga.
There's always something going on
Whether it be a live music set, the roaring BBQ, summer parties or vintage fairs, it'll never be a dull night in the Garden.
It's even special in the winter
Sure, it may be top of everyone's lists for a summer bar crawl, but the Garden comes into its own in winter too.
The outdoor heaters are roaring, the fairy lights are twinkling, and the mulled cider behind the bar will warm your soul.