The Beatles' Early Venue Turned Airbnb

The Casbah Coffee Club, a historic venue in Liverpool, is recognized as the birthplace of the Beatles, thanks to the vision of Mona Best, mother of the band's original drummer, Pete Best. After winning a bet on a racehorse, she purchased the dilapidated building and transformed it into a music venue in 1959, providing a residency for the Quarrymen, the band's precursor. Pete Best recalls the building's eerie appearance, likening it to "Dracula’s castle," but acknowledges his mother’s pivotal role in shaping musical history. The Casbah Coffee Club has now been renovated, allowing Beatles fans to experience the space where the iconic band began their journey. The room known as the McCartney suite holds special significance for Pete Best, who was born there and recalls meeting John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison during a performance. The venue features rooms named after the band members, including Stuart Sutcliffe, the original bassist who left to pursue painting in Hamburg. For the Best family, the renovation is a heartfelt tribute to Mona Best's legacy. They express pride in preserving her memory and the historical importance of the Casbah. The family believes she would be proud of the ongoing legacy they are building, ensuring that the venue remains a significant part of music history. The Casbah Coffee Club continues to attract visitors, with fans eager to stay in a place that holds such rich cultural significance, celebrating the origins of one of the world's most famous bands.