A Liverpool restaurant says it “couldn’t be more proud” after taking home a major award.

The Watering Can, based in Greenbank Park, was awarded Best Newcomer 2021 at the City of Liverpool Business Awards.

The awards celebrate “the best in the business” each year, hosted by Downtown In Business.

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This year’s ceremony was held at the Crowne Plaza and saw a number of businesses and their owners recognised for their hard work.

The Watering Can was awarded Best Newcomer at the event yesterday, October 7.

Taking to Instagram to celebrate the win, The Watering Can wrote: “Welllll... we only just went and won a bloody award. Best Newcomer for 2021 in the prestigious @downtowninbusiness awards.

“We couldn't be more proud of our team who have brought themselves and us this success. Very very proud and very blessed. Up the Can!”

Fans of the venue were quick to share their congratulations in the comments section beneath the photo of the prestigious award.

One person said: “Well deserved Congratulations” and a second wrote:”That’s fantastic news! Congratulations - I’m so excited for you!! x x”.

A third added: “Fantastic well done amazing cafe with a pretty view”.

Another said: “Amazing and well deserved”.

The Watering Can is based at 54 Greenbank Road, Greenbank Park, L18 1HQ. The venue is open from 9am - 7pm Monday to Thursday, 9am - 9pm Fridays and Saturdays, and 9am - 7pm on Sundays.

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