The original plans for the Beacon attracted plenty of criticism. Some called it a “pie in the sky"

The original plans for the Beacon attracted plenty of criticism. Some called it a “pie in the sky”, others a “useless waste of money.” Critics questioned the cost, the lifts, the kitchen layout, and whether anyone would ever pay to dine there. Yet when the Tower Restaurant finally opened on 1 April 1971, it offered something Liverpool had never seen before – a revolving restaurant high above the city, with panoramic views across Merseyside and beyond. Did you ever visit the Tower Restaurant or the observation platform? What do you remember about it? #LiverpoolHistory #StJohnsBeacon #TowerRestaurant #LiverpoolMemories #OutInLiverpool