The owner of the bar, located just off Wolstenholme Square, thanked its customers as it made the announcement The owner of a unique backstreet bar has said it will close just nine months after opening. SipSin opened its doors last November on Gladwell Street, just off Wolstenholme Square in Liverpool city centre . SipSin focused on alcohol-free alternatives, including Lucky Saint lager, French Bloom wine and Sentia cocktails.
Its owner, Heather Garlick, argued many hospitality venues were not offering captivating alcohol-free options, and aimed to benefit from the growing number of young people choosing to go sober. She told the ECHO earlier this year: “My favourite customer is one who assumes they don't think they’ll like alcohol-free things. They'll be really surprised by how much you enjoy it, how little difference there is to alcohol and how nicer their night is.
The idea of being able to go out mid-week and not have to have a drink is appealing.” “We were always looking for somewhere that had a backstreet vibe. It's a bit of a party area.
We see ourselves as a bit of refuge. It really suits our vibe, a bit laid back.” Heather said the alcohol-free draught beer was a popular option at SipSin, adding: “People can’t believe how good it is.
You can't really get it anywhere else.” In July, Heather announced that SipSin would only be opening for events or activities. However, in a post on Instagram yesterday, she said the bar would be closing its doors for good.