TikTok star Matt Giffen branded Liverpool heaven on earth as he was blown away by his first visit to Merseyside
Matt Giffen enjoyed trips to Bold Street and Lark Lane during his visit to Liverpool(Image: Instagram/@mattgiffenn)
A Canadian TikTok star has fallen in love with Liverpool on his first visit to the city. Matt Giffen has built up a huge following on Instagram and TIkTok with his lifestyle videos travelling around the UK.
The social media content creator thrilled fans when he revealed he was travelling to Merseyside for the first time. Announcing the visit last week, he said: “Tomorrow I’m continuing my journey to explore all of the UK. This time we’re headed back up north to a place I’ve been dying to go to. We are going to Liverpool for the first time. You guys know the drill.
“I need to know right now, where should I go, what is there to eat, where can I go to party. When you think of Liverpool, what comes up for you? I’m gonna be there.
“I am so excited man. I love the north. I have a feeling I’m not going to be able to understand a word that y’all are saying. The accent up there is crazy.”
Lark Lane received the most recommendations from Matt’s followers and the content creator was blown away by his visit. He shared a clip documenting his experience in L17 and described the lane as “heaven on earth.”
During the clip, which has received over 400,000 views on social media, Matt strolls down Lark Lane before exploring Sefton Park. He eats a pastry from Lunko by the Lane, goes for a pint in The Green Man, before getting a takeout ice tea from Press Bros.
When he entered Sefton Park, Matt spoke to Merseyside Firefighters raising money for charity and was blown away by the live music being played at various point around the park. He couldn’t believe Liverpool was a real place, as he said: “What is going on? This is the greatest place on earth.”
He added: “I’m going to be honest, rarely do I give out 10/10 experiences, but I think Lark Lane into Sefton Park is literally a 10/10. A million people told me to come here and I was like how good can it really be? it really is.”
Matt even laughed he’s now been inspired to raise a family in Liverpool, adding: “I’m honestly debating having kids here in Liverpool so they get a Scouse accent.”
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People took to the comments and loved how much Matt appreciated one of Liverpool’s great experiences. Beckie said: “I live just down the road from here and I’m still in love with it to this day.”
Maria said: “Yep, its official our city is the best.” Abby commented: “Why am I literally crying with pride, love my city so much.” Matt thanked Lipton Ice Tea for arranging his visit to Liverpool and enjoyed a trip to a pop up bus the ice tea firm had set up in the city centre in one of his videos.
On another hilarious clip, Matt joked he was trying to have some proper Scouse food on his first night in the city. He ventured to American Pizza Slice on Bold Street after so many of his followers recommended he should try out the place.
Matt heaped praise on the offerings from the pizza place, as he said: “If the rest of the meals in Liverpool are like this, I am in for a treat.”
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However, he was was taken aback when he encountered a Liverpool seagull while he was eating outside.
He said: “Holy s**t, that is the biggest seagull I have ever seen in my life. What are you guys feeding those things?” He added: “What do you guys say in Liverpool? Oi, can you f**k off.” I’m sorry, that is so bad.”
Followers were in stitches after the moment as Jennie said: “XL GULLY.” Veronica commented: “Have to share your food with the gulls or they’ll just take it!”