News that a Hooters venue may be about to open up near to Liverpool's Business District has not been warmly welcomed.
It was revealed today that the US chain - known for offering beer and bar food served by scantily-clad waitresses - is applying to open up a new premises in the New Zealand House building in Water Street.
The plans are being objected to by city centre councillors Nick Small and Maria Toolan - who are backing concerned residents.
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Cllr Small said: "Residents are very concerned about the impact the premises could have on noise and nuisance in Water Street because of the large numbers of stag parties and the like that this restaurant could attract.
"This is a mixed area with a large number of people living there.
"Many residents just feel this is the wrong location.
"The night-time economy offer in Water Street, Castle Street and neighbouring streets is very high-quality and a real success story for our city."
And judging by the social media reaction to today's news, Hooters could have a tough time convincing the wider public of the merits of the move.
Reacting to the story on twitter, one reader said: "Why Water Street, of all places? It really doesn't seem like the right part of town for a place like Hooters..."
Ian added: "New Zealand house should be offices and coffee bars."
Scouse Pedro said: "Good. There is no place for this sort of thing - it’s 2022."
However not everyone reacting to the news thought it was a bad idea.
Chris Dunn said: "Water Street was never a residential area, and only became so because of development. How ironic that those very residents now object to further development. Pulling up the drawbridge it seems."
Jon Brown added: "I went to the Vegas Hooters, they do the nicest Philly Cheese Steaks, hope it opens."
A full licensing hearing for the latest application will be heard at Liverpool Town Hall on Tuesday February 15.
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