Dine in the Dark

Dark dining has been captivating food lovers since the early 2000s, traditionally held in pitch-black restaurants to heighten the senses and enhance flavours. Dine in the Dark with Bradbury Fields takes this concept even further, offering an unforgettable experience in some of the city’s finest restaurants — all while raising awareness of the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals.

Unlike traditional dark dining, our events aren’t confined to a single venue. Instead, we bring this immersive experience to multiple restaurants across Liverpool including our own venue, The Garden Suite, allowing diners to explore a variety of cuisines — all while dining blindfolded.

“We wanted to make this experience as accessible as possible and integrate it seamlessly into each restaurant’s existing service. Using blindfolds allows us to do just that while keeping the focus on the sensory journey and the important message behind it”. Organiser Louise Miller.

It’s an evening of exceptional food, heightened senses, and a deeper understanding of sight loss — a fun yet meaningful experience that will change the way you think about dining.

Dining in the Dark is not just an exciting culinary adventure; it’s a powerful way to raise awareness about sight loss by immersing participants in the experience of dining without sight. Here’s how it works:

• Empathy Through Experience – Dining without sight, participants are temporarily deprived of one of their key senses — just as many people with visual impairments experience daily life. This creates a unique perspective, helping people better understand the challenges of navigating the world without sight. The experience encourages empathy and sparks conversations about the impact of sight loss on independence, mobility, and daily activities.
• Engaging the Senses Beyond Sight – The experience encourages participants to rely on their remaining senses — taste, smell, touch, and hearing. This highlights the resilience of people with visual impairments and the creative ways they adapt to everyday tasks.
• Creating Meaningful Conversations – The event naturally sparks discussions about sight loss, accessibility, and inclusion. Participants gain a deeper understanding of how individuals with visual impairments navigate the world, making it easier to advocate for better services, technology, and support.

Dining in the Dark is a fun and thought-provoking way to engage people in raising awareness about the challenges of sight loss, promoting inclusivity, and inspiring positive change in society.

Not only do we bring this experience to restaurants across Liverpool, we also have our own venue:

The Garden Suite, The Bradbury Centre, Youens Way, Livepool, L14 2EP.

Seating capacity 50.  Full hospitality service provided including fully licensed bar.   Free onsite parking.

“It was an education into a visually impaired world in a fun and accessible format, how often do you hear the sentence “I’m having trouble finding it” at the dinner table!”
– Andrea Taylor

Would you like a bespoke Dine in the Dark experience?

Contact us today to start the conversation and discover what your Dine in the Dark experience could be. Email info@bradburyfields.org.uk 

Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.