A pub in the heart of Liverpool has captured international attention after being featured on an Australian morning show. Coopers Townhouse, located on Ranelagh Street, showcased its vibrant atmosphere to viewers across Australia during a segment of the program Sunrise, aired on March 5, 2024. The show, hosted by Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington, included a live broadcast of the pub as part of its weekly “mystery location” feature.
Coopers Townhouse is renowned for its lively karaoke sessions, drawing in a diverse crowd of patrons eager to showcase their singing talents. The pub’s unique environment has become a social media sensation, attracting thousands of viewers who tune in daily to watch performances. Both Barr and Shirvington expressed their delight at the pub’s eccentric charm, with Shirvington humorously noting, “This, Nat, is a bar where they say the floor is so sticky you could lose a shoe.”
The segment provided a glimpse of the bustling pub, where patrons sang and danced enthusiastically. Live footage broadcasted to Australia revealed the energy within Coopers Townhouse, with Shirvington describing the karaoke as a blend of head-to-head battles and themed singing sessions, making for an entertaining experience. Barr remarked on the patrons’ outfits, jokingly referring to it as “bring your best leopard shirt day.”
During the live stream, the Coopers Townhouse team waved at the camera, engaging with Australian viewers. Barr playfully asked whether the crowd knew who they were waving to, while Shirvington assumed they were likely unaware of their international audience. After the segment aired, viewers took to social media to praise the footage, calling it “brilliant,” “amazing,” and “best one ever.”
Coopers Townhouse recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking the milestone with a grand party that attracted a large turnout. Staff had to turn customers away due to the overwhelming response. To commemorate this significant occasion, a new plaque honoring the pub’s legacy was unveiled by Jonny Bongo, founder of Bongo’s Bingo, alongside local artist Emma Rodgers, who created the plaque.
Through its lively atmosphere and engaging performances, Coopers Townhouse continues to make a name for itself not just locally, but on a global stage, drawing admiration from afar.
