Alex Curran looked a million dollars last night as she turned out for the re-launch of new bar her husband Steven Gerrard has helped finance.

Despite rumours that their marriage had hit a bad patch, the 27-year-old WAG was in good spirits as she arrived at the Warehouse Kitchen and Bar in Southport.

Last week pictures of Curran not wearing her wedding ring fuelled speculation that all was not well between her and England star Gerrard, with whom she has children Lilly-Ella, six, and Lexie, three.

But she recently spoke out to defend herself against claims the three-year marriage had come to an end, and dismiss allegations that they had split.

Earlier yesterday, Alex was pictured arriving at her local hairdressers in Liverpool to have her hair styled for her big night out.

She arrived with her hair perfectly set and and her long legs on show in the revealing ensemble.

Other stars who turned out to the opening included Claire Sweeney, actress Sheree Murphy and Dutch-born Liverpool star Dirk Kuyt and wife Gertrude.

Liverpool captain Gerrard recently put in a day's work helping to build a wall at the New York-style restaurant.

The 29-year-old has become co-owner of the chi-chi brasserie with close friend, Merseyside hotelier Paul Adams.

Speaking ahead of last night's relaunch Mr Adams, 47, said: 'On the final day of the work we had 40 workmen in here.'

'Forty-one actually,' interrupted Gerrard.

Mr Adams said: 'Steve comes in and says "How's everything going? Can I help with anything? Here you are, I'll help with that," and he was right in there.'

'I got a blister. I had to play my part though,' added the Anfield star.

The Warehouse is Gerrard's first venture into the trade. And he is sure the pair can increase the reputation hotelier Mr Adams has built over 14 years.

'He's got someone to blame now if it doesn't,' joked Gerrard.

'I've been coming here for about 11 years now so obviously loved the food and just got chatting to Paul and we've met many times away from the restaurant through mutual friends.

'We've always got on well and I've always taken a massive interest in the Warehouse because I've eaten here and been a big fan of the place.

'I mentioned to him a couple of times before that if ever he was looking for a partner in the Warehouse I'd be interested.

Football's always going to be my main priority in life up until I retire but you can't play football for ever.

'You have hobbies and interests and this is a new exciting venture for me.

'It's the first time I've come into it.'

Despite stories about the father-of-two being a talented chef - and challenging team mates to 'cook offs', Gerrard insisted his hands-on involvement would not extend to the kitchen - as his wife knows.

'You won't like my cooking, believe me - Alex will tell you that,' he said.

'I'll be in the background but it's nice to be involved. It'd be nice to learn.

'Hopefully, this will be a project and we can expand and take it to different areas because this is a fantastic place to come and spend time.

'I've eaten all around the world and I'm very confident that we can produce not only a great atmosphere but quality food for people.'

'When you're married you treat your missus and bring her into eat - and I come in here with the boys now and again.'

The restaurant - on a former garage and jeans manufacturing site - has a Michelin Bib Gourmand award (given for exceptional, moderately priced food).

Mr Adams, who owns the nearby Vincent Hotel, said during financially tight times the restaurant stood out for its value.

'The whole business depends on consistency - quality of food, the produce, the service, atmosphere and decor, it's the whole picture.

'Why we should do OK is because we offer a good value product - we're not cheap but we're certainly not expensive with great produce.

'We're a very comfortable, atmospheric venue.'

Gerrard isn't the only world beater there.

The restaurant also has a former world champion bar-tending cocktail specialist in Mr Adams's nephew, Tony Adams, 27.

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