Underneath the streets of Liverpool hides a tequila sanctuary that goes by the name of El Bandito. It is to its many followers a sanctum that provides you with a truly unique night time experience for novices and nobles alike. El Bandito is only small, but indefinitely packs a big punch. Offering a range of tequila classics with their personal and imaginative twists. Chilli Beef Margarita for example, try it, it's much nicer than it sounds!

Situated under ground, beneath the sticky floor cocktail haven of Santa Chupito's, the shoe box bar is lined with home made tiles just like you'd find in a Mexican mothers kitchen. Featuring a back wall shrine full of hand sourced tequila infusions, a hand scribed cocktail menu, giving the impression everything is done to hand and rightly so.

Below is a short Q&A with General Manager Danny McNeill. So, get yourself down to El Bandito soon. Through the steel door on the left of Slater St, down the spiralled steps, past the curtain into the tequila cave. It's great but just try and get out in one piece!

I'm sure a few people's first thoughts of tequila is the consumsion of cheap, stomach burning, white spirit accompanied with a lemon and salt. An experience that they won't want to remember. What's different about the tequila in El Bandito.. And how do you serve your shots?

All the Tequila we sell in El Bandito, is 100% Agave Tequila. Now what that means is the Tequila is made from only the fermented juices of the Agave plant. The Agave plant grows wild all over Mexico, and this is what is used to produce Tequila. A lot of companies blend sugar into their production to bring costs down. Agave can be pretty expensive, so it happens a lot. However, only ever drink 100% agave Tequila if you want the true taste of Mexico, and no hangover!

We have a wide variety of accompaniments for shots of Tequila. I never really liked the lemon and salt combination, so I thought why not give people flavours they like? I.e. orange & cinnamon, coconut & pineapple, spiced tomato. It helps those 'non-believers' take there first few steps towards tequila enlightenment.

Recently I believe you went on a pilgrimage to Mexico? Recreation and business rolled into one! Briefly what did you see and learn over there?

I already had a good knowledge of Tequila, but we were opening a fully fledged Tequila bar, so we had to get to know it from the ground up. We took a trip to Mexico and were very fortunate to meet a lot of the big movers and shakers in the industry. They told us what Tequila meant to them and their families. Its much more than just a spirit there. Its the whole embodiment of Mexico, a life blood almost. Everything is centered around it. We had some good times there, and drank a lot of Tequila! This only drove my passion more to get people aware of Tequila.

Yes we are a Tequila bar, and we know the stigma that comes attached with it. Dirty shots and even worse hangovers. But its not like that. We are here to educate people, and get them drinking great spirts and cocktails. We regularly hold talks on Tequila, and are very passionate about getting people to change their perceptions about it.

Do you have a favourite cocktail?

My favourite cocktail has to be the the Margarita. One of the best ways to drink tequila by far, and perfect any time of day. If you've never tried one, you need to come and speak to us asap.

What ever happened to the dentist chair?! Some of us are still recovering. Maybe I've answered my own question?

The Dentist Chair is having a break at the moment. You can't have too much of a good thing.

And finally, what's El Bandito got in store for us in 2013?

2013 we will be opening the bar on more weekdays, a lot more partying, and maybe a return of The Dentist Chair. We've been overwhelmed with the support for our bar, even getting worldwide recognition. The only way is up, we hope to be ruining livers for a long time.

If you like what you read and see, this article was featured in the Weavers Door Journal Issue 2, more can be found here.

Here at Weavers Door we pride ourselves on having the city's best selection of premium denim. Our expansive collection of legwear means we have a colour, cut and weight for every customer.

Choosing a new pair of jeans can be a daunting experience. The technicalities of choosing the perfect pair of jeans can be difficult so this is where we come in to give you a little bit of assistance. One of our favourite brands in store is Edwin - a Japan based jean manufacturer who have been making the finest denim for over 50 years.

Here are a few  of our favourites:

The ED55

A favourite here at Weavers Door; the ED55 is regarded as one of the most popular fitting jeans from Edwin. The relaxed fit on the thigh and gradual taper from the knee down allows this pair of jeans to give the wearer enough space to move but allows the denim to sit nicely on top of the chosen piece of footwear.

The ED39

Our loosest fitting pair of Edwins. The ED39 is a relaxed pair of jeans with a completely straight leg meaning that the ED39 is our most classically fitting pair of Edwin jeans.

The ED71

The ED71s are very similar to the ED55 in their sillouete. So you will find that you get enough space on the thigh with a nice gradual taper from the knee down. However the ED71 is a little bit slimmer than the ED55 so is more suitable for customers looking for a more slim fitting jeans.

A good watch has always been a mainstay of the modern gentleman's wardrobe. With that in mind it is seemingly very difficult to pick out a good watch. Finding a watch that is practical, aesthetically pleasing and, arguably most important of all, a piece you can wear every day is no easy task. This is where Uniform Wares comes in.

Established in 2009 - Uniform Wares is one of Britain's most exciting new brands. Focusing on designing classic watches with contemporary twists; their designs are second to none. With the brand using predominantly Swiss and Japanese mechanics their watches are made to last a lifetime rather than just a season. Every little feature of the watches design is meticulously planned - from the type of leather used on the strap to the curvature of the glass on the watch face. Each little detail is planned and cared for attentively.

Uniform Wares watches are available for purchase here.

We were also lucky enough to visit the Uniform Wares Design Studio earlier this month. The full feature from our visit to the studio will be available in the third issue of the Weavers Door Journal.

This weekend sees the boys from Madnice Marauders return for the second half of their birthday. After a number of fantastic parties this year Madnice have really outdone themselves this time. After bringing a huge number of British rappers and West Coast beatmakers to the sunny shore of Liverpool. Madnice have shown their exquisite taste in Hip Hop once again and booked Maseo - one third of the famous rap trio De La Soul.

De La Soul were one of the most prominent rap groups of the 90's, and are an absolute favourite here at Weavers Door. With their distinct style and unrivaled quality it is easy to see why De La Soul are widely renowned as one of the most influential rap groups of recent years.

So to be sure of your place in the crowd head up to RAN on Bold Street, Lost Art on Slater Street or head over to Skiddle and pick up your ticket as this one is definitely going to be a sell out, and is bound to be one of the best nights Liverpool has ever beared witness to!

For those of you feeling a little bit lucky why not check out Madnice's Facebook and Twitter for the chance to win a guestlist spot for you and a friend.

Over recent years there has been a surge in 'designer dogs'. From handbag dogs such as Chihuahuas and Pugs to hybrids such as Jackabees and Labradoodles. The list of fashionable pooches has been neverending as of recent.

However there is a new designer dog on the loose - Menswear Dog. A fantastic blog from New York which features some of the best rig outs styled by the owner's Shiba Inu. So if you're in need of a little break from work or just a laugh; why not head over and check out this stylish dog's best outfits.

(Insert 'Who Let The Dogs Out' joke)

Part of the recent release of the Weavers Door Journal Issue No.002 which can be found here featured us visiting what was the main Post Office in Liverpool City Centre to shoot a selection of our Autumn/Winter Collection from the likes of Barbour To KI TO, Penfield, Norse Projects, Oliver Spencer and Common People. The Copperas Hill building which over several floors sprawls three and a half acres is adjacent to Lime Street train station and was formerly purpose built for the Royal Mail having served as a sorting office since 1977 until its closure in October 2010 where it remained derelict.

For us it’s a huge shame to see spaces such as Copperas Hill being left unused and wasted so we were glad to see it open its doors again as a venue for the 2012 Liverpool Biennial, a UK biennial of contemporary art festival which is in fact the largest international contemporary art festival in the UK. With the space being in good hands we thought the opportunity was there for us to use the amazing labour backgrounds as the scene for our Journal shoot. Headed by our head Journal editor Will we shoot the feature with our good friend of the store Mina Bihi, a talented Liverpool photographer who was more than happy to mix our clothing with the background of the Copperas Hill building. It was amazing for us to see how aesthetically pleasing the spaces were and the interior features such as the steelwork, colour piping and machinery which remains silent in the building. We got a great sense of hard graft shooting the feature as the building had a sense of manual labour and hard work around every corner.

To see more of the Post Office feature photography check out our flickr page found here. A special thank to Eugene Mensah of Style Transition for modelling for us alongside John and Will of the Weavers Door  store team.

As some of you may already know we have recently released the second issue of our store's Journal. For those of you who aren't familiar with the Journal it is a way for us to present the brands and places we champion as a store and a way for us to bring together the independent community within Liverpool.The contents of each issue is written, photographed and illustrated by the workers in store and the customers who have helped build Weavers Door into what it is today.

Inside this issue of the journal we have been fortunate enough to work with some brilliant photographers, illustrators and artists. A particular highlight of this issue is our exclusive interview with Weavers Door regular, Bosco a.k.a SertOne, a brilliant local musician who is making quite a splash on the local and international music scene. Having recently released his Sweekers EPs under the moniker CL Moons, as well as releasing his first ever Vinyl last month, 2013 has been a busy year for Bosco so far. His music has been featured on a number of prestigious music sites including the likes of XLR8R and Fact Magazine. Tipped as one of the artists to look our for by the Sunday Times, the only way is up for Bosco and his future is looking very promising!

We were also lucky enough to have a quick bite to eat in HOST on Hope Street, where we were treated to some spectacular food and drink. With their brilliant decor and vibrant food, we were spoilt for choice when presented with their rather fantastic menu.

Rather than spoiling the rest of the content of the journal why not have a look and see what gems we've uncovered!

Weavers Door Journal Issue 2

I would also like to extend my thanks to everyone who helped produce this issue of the journal as if it wasn't for those who were willing to give up their spare time in order to help us produce this publication we wouldn't have been able to bring it to life!

Spring/Summer 13 is very much a case of Norse strikes again, our Danish friends who are based in Copenhagan never fail to disappoint when it comes to well curated, all rounded collection. With the Spring/Summer collection due to arrive with us this coming week, we thought it fitting to offer a taster as to what to expect from the great Danes. Keeping to their ongoing ethos of simplicity and function in all their collection's designs a neat balance of simple, practical outerwear, lightweight knits and shed loads of nice jersey makes for happy times all round providing we actually get some warm weather this year. While some of our wardrobe staples remain in the collection such as the ELKA raincoat and a array of  5 panel caps this season see's some nice move on's and lots of new styles hitting the rails very soon. In particular a great selection of printed shirts which we are looking forward to getting our hands on.

The Norse Projects 13 Lookbook was styled by Stephen Mann and shot by Sacha Maric. To keep an eye of the latest arrivals to Weavers Door your best following us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Alternatively keep checking the Norse Projects brand page for the latest and greatest products.

Not too long ago our store manager Lee spent the day with good friends of the store Steve Halsall and Rob Wilkinson to curate a short film as part of a series we have planned to feature on the Weavers Door website, blog and further. Our first in the short film series features Lee on his Sunday wander to the store on his bike companion Florence (The Weavers Door bicycle), Lee makes his way from the Camp and Furnace on Greenland Street, in the ever inspiring Baltic triangle and explores only some of Liverpool's great architecture highlights in particular the Anglican Cathedral before having a refreshing stop at Host Restaurant (Recently featured in the Weavers Door Journal, Issue 2), one of our favourite places to eat in the city. Lee finishes his cycle at the store, which if you haven't found before is on Harrington Street, fitting street name we know considering we champion authentic heritage menswear. Lee wears the Oliver Spencer donkey jacket in bbberton grey, Oliver Spencer button down oxford in Torside Red, Universal Works Japanese Flower Scarf, Edwin Japan ED-55 Quartz denim jeans in lumber wash and Grenson Stanley brogue shoes in tan with Dainite soles

We would like to thank both Steve and Rob for their free time, commitment and creativity which allowed us to curate this short film and forward to the next in the series.

We recently treated the store for Christmas in the form a collaboration folding tool with Sheffield based Mamnick. With our good friend Thom Barnett, the man behind Mamnick, we worked together to curate a folding tool to replace our previous, worn and tired looking board which we trusted for all our folds. Myself and Ciaran came up with the concept which Thom happily helped us with and did the rest. The result is below, a beautiful stainless steel folding tool that takes pride of place in the store, hanging on the wall ready for use. The previous cardboard utensil has now retired to folding board paradise.