seats and benches from the theatre, and pillars from the original Hope Hall, were available for purchase by auction. The Everyman reopened in February 2014. In October 2014, the Stirling Prize from the Royal Institute of British Architects for the best British building of the year was awarded to Haworth Tompkins for their work on the new Everyman. Bistro In 1970 Paddy Byrne and Dave Scott established a restaurant in the basement of the theatre known as the Liverpool Everyman Bistro, which became a popular dining venue in the city. After the Everyman closed for rebuilding in 2011, they retired temporarily and then opened a new restaurant, The Pen Factory, next door in Hope Street. There were plans to create a similar restaurant to be associated with the new theatre but run under different management. However, by 2019 the basement space was in use for events rather than as a bistro. There is a Street Cafe at ground level. See also Rejects Revenge Theatre Company References Citations Sources External links Everyman and Playhouse Theatres Guardian article about the closure 1964 establishments in England Buildings and structures in Liverpool Cinemas in Merseyside Theatres completed in 2014 Theatres in Liverpool Tourist attractions in Liverpool Hope Street, Liverpool