‘Strands’ by Jean Sprackland Wednesday 17th February 12:00-12:30pm £15.00 per person Author Jean Sprackland joins us for a reading of her book ‘Strands, a Year of Discoveries on the Beach’. Signed copies will be available after the lunch. Paupiette of Plaice with Salmon Mousse White Wine Sauce, Peas & Potato Croquette ~~ Vanilla ... Read more
Athenaeum Film Nights Presents ‘The Third Man’ Thursday 18th February 6:00-6:30pm £10.00 per person Including one course supper and refreshments Set in postwar Vienna, Austria, "The Third Man" stars Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, who arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime (Orson Welles), only ... Read more
Bluecoat Afternoon Tea—Artist Talk Ceramics with Alan Whittaker Tuesday 23rd February 1:00-1:30pm £12.50 per person As part of Bluecoat Display Centre’s ongoing programme of exciting artist’s talks, the next event will feature ceramic artist Alan Whittaker. Alan will speak about his career in ceramics and education. (Alan is Associate Professor of Design at Liverpool Hope University.) ... Read more
The Library Dinner (Black Tie) Thursday 25th February 7:00-7:30pm £25.00 per person Our Annual event showcasing the treasure that is our Library. ‘Drunks, Thieves and Patriots’ By Library Chairman David Brazendale Pumpkin & Butternut Squash Soup with Cumin, Warm Bread Roll ~~ Roast Leg of lamb served with Bacon & Broad Beans, Roasted Parsnip, Chantenay ... Read more
‘Cathedral in the City’ - Dinner with Dean Pete Wilcox Friday 4th March 7:00-7:30pm £25.00 per person Dean Pete Wilcox will tell us about the ways in which “The Cathedral in the City” has become integral to the life of Liverpool. Leak & Potato Soup with Chopped Egg & Chive ~~ Lemon Sole with Langostine ... Read more
New Members Informal Dining ‘An Opportunity to Sign the Share Register’ Wednesday 9th March Service between 7pm-8pm £25.00 per person Informal Dining evenings are what they say – Informal! There are no speakers – just good food, company and wine. You may wish to bring along family and friends with you or join one of our ... Read more
Athenaeum Film Nights Presents ‘Irish Film Night’ Wednesday 16th March 6:00-6:30pm £10.00 per person Including one course supper and refreshments We honour St Paddy a day early this year with our Annual Irish Film Night. There will be a selection of films with an Irish theme available for the audience to select.
The Annual Dinner (Black Tie) Friday 18th March 7:00-7:30pm £40.00 Per Person The biggest event in the Athenaeum calendar, book early to avoid disappointment. Guest speakers this year will be the Honorary Recorder of Liverpool H.H Clement Goldstone, and H.H Richard McCullagh. Water cress soup with mozzarella pearl ~~ Terrine Fruit de Mer, cabiar dressing, ... Read more
Cheap ‘n’ Cheerful Supper Wednesday 23rd March 6:30-7:00pm £10.00 per person An Institution in its own right… Great food and company at an unbeatable price. Special wine offers will be available on the evening. Cottage Pie & Pickled Red Cabbage Served with Farmhouse Bread ~~ Lemon Drizzled Roulade
‘Ghosts in the American Dream’ - David Charters Friday 8th April 6:30-7:00pm £20.00 Per Person Notable Proprietor, David Charters, features on Friday 8th April in “Ghosts of the American Dream” the haunting history of the tribes of the plains. Appalachian Mountain Bean Stew & Pork, served with Buttermilk Cornbread ~~ Apple Stack Cake served with ... Read more