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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Jess Flaherty

Water Street businesses on Hooters as owner says 'we're not going anywhere'

The world's biggest Hooters opened its doors in Liverpool in November last year, and has received its fair share of backlash.

Since launching on historic Water Street in its new home at New Zealand House, Hooters has faced criticism from mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson for being an "objectifying and misogynistic environment"; complaints were lodged by neighbouring businesses at Oriel Chambers about noise coming from an extractor fan at the back of New Zealand House; and Hooters staff have even reported individuals to the police for acting aggressively towards them.

The famed yet controversial American brand was founded in the 80s, and boasts a wink-wink mantra - 'Hooters makes you happy' - which extends to its food menu, drinks list, and the beautiful staff kitted out in one of the hospitality industry's most notorious uniforms.

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