In Liverpool, Beatles enthusiasts have a new way to immerse themselves in the band’s legendary history. Pete Best, the original drummer of The Beatles, has turned The Casbah Club into a unique bed and breakfast. This venue, once a key spot in the early days of the Fab Four, offers fans a chance to stay where The Beatles first made their mark.
At 82 years old, Pete Best reflects on his remarkable journey as he looks at old photographs of himself with The Beatles. Best was part of the group before Ringo Starr took his place, and despite the changes in his career, he has come to terms with his role in music history. He acknowledges the hardships but also the fulfillment of being linked with one of the most iconic bands in history.
Best, along with his brother Roag, has transformed their old family home at 8 Hayman’s Green into a bed and breakfast. This house, which also housed the Casbah Club, was where The Beatles, then known as The Quarrymen, played their early gigs. The venue has been preserved with many original touches, including John Lennon’s signature etched into the walls. The house now features themed suites named after The Beatles members and their early days.
The transformation of the Casbah Club into a bed and breakfast is not just a business venture but also a tribute to Best’s mother, who originally ran the club. The accommodation reflects the history and spirit of The Beatles, offering fans an authentic experience of where the band began their rise to fame.
Visitors are already booking their stays, drawn by the nostalgia and the chance to connect with Beatles history in a meaningful way. The Casbah Club bed and breakfast stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of The Beatles and the fascinating “what ifs” of music history.
geraldine ikyelleve