Food and Drink in Liverpool
Explore the best food and drink in Liverpool, including restaurants, cafés, bars, fast food, markets, and hidden gems.
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Seel & Slater: Andrew Sheridan’s New York-Inspired Restaurant Opens in Liverpool
The doors to the highly anticipated Seel & Slater will open this Friday 9 October at 3pm, with bookings for the New-York inspired restaurant, bar and grill now open. Among the exciting and ambitious menu for this weekend’s first diners include Sheridan’s indulgent take on an American Italian classic, Lobster Lasagna. The dish will see lobster paired with a shellfish bisque, brown butter and parmesan – rich, decadent and a playful spin on New York dining. The…
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Dolce Vita Celebrates 40 Years as an Ainsdale Restaurant Favourite
One of Ainsdale’s best-loved restaurants is celebrating an impressive milestone as Dolce Vita marks 40 years at the heart of the village. The Italian restaurant first opened on Station Road in 1986 and has since welcomed generations of diners through its doors, becoming a familiar fixture in Ainsdale’s food and drink scene. Over the decades, Dolce Vita has built a loyal following from Ainsdale, Southport and further afield, with the restaurant regularly welcoming local footballers,…
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Sister Ray Launches Its First-Ever Food Menu Alongside New Autumn Cocktails
Liverpool cocktail bar Sister Ray has launched its first-ever dining menu, bringing a new food offering to its Wolstenholme Square home alongside a fresh selection of cocktails for autumn. Tucked away just off Wolstenholme Square, Sister Ray has established itself as an intimate spot for drinks, music and late-night catch-ups. Inspired by European café culture and the bars of New York’s Lower East Side, the venue pairs classic cocktails with a carefully curated soundtrack of…
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New Restaurant Opening at Liverpool’s Historic Stanley Dock Pumphouse: 1848 Stanley Dock
The owners of Stanley Dock in Liverpool have revealed the name of a new restaurant set to open this winter in the historic Victorian pumphouse, following a £1.5 million transformation. The Grade II-listed Hydraulic Pumphouse and Accumulator Tower is being transformed into a stunning new 120-seat pizzeria called 1848 Stanley Dock, a nod to the opening date of Stanley Dock by Jesse Hartley. Operated by Titanic Hotel Liverpool and owned by Harcourt Developments, the 4,400 sq ft (410 sq m) restaurant will bring a new dining…
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Seel & Slater: New York-Inspired Restaurant Opening In Liverpool’s Ropewalks
A taste of New York is coming to Liverpool’s Ropewalks when Seel & Slater opens in the former Wreck Bistro building on Friday 9 October. The new venture from award-winning chef Andrew Sheridan and Open Restaurant Group will bring a 45-cover restaurant, bar and grill to the Grade II listed building. A late-night cocktail bar will open downstairs later this year. Named after the two streets it sits between, Seel & Slater takes inspiration from…
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Frankley’s Bakery Now Serving Bacon and Sausage Barms in Sefton Park
There’s a new reason to make a morning trip to Sefton Park: Frankley’s Bakery is serving hot bacon and sausage barms from its trailer near the boating lake. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm, the trailer has become a weekend stop for coffee, pastries and freshly baked bread. Now visitors can pick up a bacon barm, a sausage barm or one with both, served on the bakery’s own sourdough or brioche. The…
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Renshaw Street Food Market Welcomes Three New Vendors and Launches Student Discount
Renshaw Street Food Market has expanded its international food offering with three new independent vendors – alongside a new 10% student discount. The Liverpool city centre food hall has welcomed Aapli Mumbai Street Food, SHINTAKO and K-Kitchen, adding new Indian, Japanese and Korean dishes to its already extensive selection of global street food. First up is Aapli Mumbai Street Food, which specialises in Indian street food including Vada Pav, Samosa Chaat, Frankies and Pani Puri.…
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Vetch Retains Two AA Rosettes For Third Year, As Restaurant Takes New Direction
Hope Street restaurant continues its run of culinary recognition as chef-owner Dan McGeorge tears up the tasting menu in favour of a more relaxed, ingredient-led style of dining. Vetch, the Hope Street restaurant headed up by Liverpool-born chef-owner Dan McGeorge, has retained its coveted two AA Rosettes for a third consecutive year, recognising the restaurant’s continued commitment to high-quality ingredients, consistency and precision in its cooking. The latest recognition comes at an exciting point in…
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The 8 Best Burgers In Liverpool
Wondering where you can find the best burgers in Liverpool? You’re in the right place. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s top burger joints, from long-standing classics to exciting newcomers pushing the limits of flavour and creativity. Whether you’re after a perfectly cooked, juicy patty, inventive toppings that surprise your taste buds, or a satisfying meat-free option, Liverpool has something to satisfy every burger craving. Get ready to explore the best burgers in…
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Gary Usher’s Wreck Bistro Acquired by Open Restaurant Group Ahead of Liverpool Relaunch
Liverpool’s Wreck Bistro is set to enter a new chapter after being acquired by Open Restaurant Group, with the much-loved Ropewalks restaurant preparing to serve its final service under its current name next month. The restaurant, which forms part of chef Gary Usher’s Elite Bistros group, has been acquired by Sam Morgan and chef Andrew Sheridan’s Open Restaurant Group. Wreck will continue trading as normal until its final service on Sunday 4 October, before temporarily…
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Slim Chickens Liverpool: Free Chicken for Life Up for Grabs at New Edge Lane Restaurant
Slim Chickens is opening its second Liverpool restaurant at Liverpool Shopping Park this September – and one lucky customer could win free chicken for life. Chicken fans have another reason to head to Edge Lane this month, as Slim Chickens prepares to open the doors to its latest Liverpool restaurant on Thursday 17 September 2026. Opening at 12pm at Liverpool Shopping Park, the new restaurant will launch with thousands of prizes, free Chicken Tenders for…
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Dan McGeorge Reinvents Vetch With a New Menu Made for Feasting
Vetch, the Hope Street restaurant helmed by chef-owner Dan McGeorge, is ripping up its tasting menu this September in favour of something far louder, looser and more instinctive. Inspired by the hedonistic, ingredient-first spirit of some of Europe’s leading bistros, Vetch is shedding the choreography of fine dining altogether: no set courses, no script, no polite restraint. In its place: a menu built for grazing, sharing and staying late…’‘Tasting menus ask you to sit still…
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Everton Stadium’s Domingo’s Bar & Grill To Open For Sunday Dining Throughout Autumn
Domingo’s Bar & Grill at Hill Dickinson Stadium will open its doors for Sunday dining throughout the remainder of 2026 following the sell-out success of its first non-matchday restaurant dates this summer. From Sunday 13 September, Domingo’s Bar & Grill will welcome diners on Sundays when Everton are not playing at home, giving supporters and visitors another opportunity to experience the Club’s waterfront home away from matchdays. The new programme of dates will run through…
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Liverpool Cocktail Week Returns This October With 50+ Venues and Cocktails From £5
Liverpool Cocktail Week is returning this October for its fourth edition, bringing 10 days of cocktails, exclusive offers and special experiences to more than 50 bars and restaurants across the city. Running from Friday 9 October to Sunday 18 October 2026, the city-wide celebration will showcase Liverpool’s thriving hospitality scene, giving cocktail lovers an excuse to revisit old favourites and discover somewhere new. More than 50 venues are taking part in this year’s Liverpool Cocktail…
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The Watering Can’s Sell-Out Sunday Roast Returns to Liverpool Early Due to Popular Demand
One of Liverpool’s most popular Sunday roasts is returning a month earlier than planned following overwhelming demand from diners. The Watering Can, the award-winning restaurant situated in the heart of Greenbank Park, will serve the first roast of its 2026 season on Sunday 13 September. Its Sunday menu traditionally returns in October, but enquiries began arriving while Liverpool was still experiencing its summer heatwave. The response prompted the restaurant to bring its autumn roast season…
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Why The Wheelbarrow Is Becoming a Go-To Spot for Summer Dining in Liverpool
With summer in full swing, Liverpool’s beer gardens, terraces and outdoor dining spots are enjoying their moment – and one South Liverpool venue is proving particularly popular. Just moments from Sefton Park on Greenbank Lane, The Wheelbarrow has become a go-to destination for everything from breakfast in the sunshine and leisurely lunches to afternoon tea and private celebrations. Formerly known primarily as a neighbourhood café, The Wheelbarrow has evolved into a versatile all-day venue, with…
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Dicey Reilly’s Reopens Free Matchday Club Ahead of New Premier League Season
As anticipation builds for the return of Premier League football, one of Liverpool’s favourite sports bars is preparing to welcome supporters back with the return of its popular free Matchday Club. Dicey Reilly’s, located in the heart of Liverpool’s Ropewalks district, has announced the reopening of the club ahead of the 2026/27 season, giving football fans access to priority table bookings, exclusive discounts and one of the city’s most vibrant matchday atmospheres. For many supporters,…
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Calfreezy and Hawksmoor Launch Limited-Edition Bacon Double Cheeseburger ‘The Burgurr’
As part of its continued 20th anniversary celebrations, Hawksmoor has teamed up with one of the UK’s most influential burger voices, Callum Airey – better known as Calfreezy – to create The Burgurr, a limited-edition bacon double cheeseburger available across all Hawksmoor restaurants in the UK and Ireland from 3 August. Callum Airey – a podcaster and one of the UK’s biggest YouTubers – has spent years ranking, reviewing and critiquing burgers for an audience…
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The Black Horse and Rainbow Opens in Liverpool’s Ropewalks Following £750,000 Transformation
A historic Liverpool pub has begun a new chapter after reopening as The Black Horse and Rainbow following a major £750,000 renovation. The new venue opened on Friday 24 July on Berry Street in the heart of the Ropewalks. It is the ninth Liverpool city centre venue from independent operator DGB Hospitality Group. The Black Horse and Rainbow features a beautifully restored main bar, a heated outdoor terrace and a first-floor function room. One of…
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The 7 Best Fried Chicken Places In Liverpool
Craving some juicy, crispy fried chicken in Liverpool? You’re in luck! Liverpool’s food scene boasts a clucking good selection of restaurants serving up this golden-fried comfort food. Whether you’re looking for classic Southern-style, Nashville hot, or Korean-inspired flavours, we’ve got you covered. Dive into our guide to discover the best fried chicken places in Liverpool, sure to satisfy your cravings. Pattersons Marinated in their own secret recipe, Pattersons can give KFC a run for their…
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, exploring food and drink in Liverpool is one of the best ways to experience the city. From world-class restaurants to cosy cafés, lively bars, and hidden street food gems, the city has something to satisfy every craving.
Liverpool’s restaurant scene is diverse and ever-growing. Bold Street is famous for its independent eateries, where you’ll find everything from authentic Italian trattorias to Indian street food, Middle Eastern mezze, and plant-based cafés. If fine dining is what you’re after, Liverpool has an array of award-winning restaurants including Panoramic 34, with its stunning skyline views, and The Art School, renowned for showcasing local, seasonal produce. For those who love seafood, spots like Barnacle and Lerpwl bring the best of the Mersey and beyond to your plate.
When it comes to casual dining, Liverpool doesn’t disappoint. The Baltic Market, the city’s first street food market, offers a rotating mix of independent traders serving burgers, tacos, pizzas, and vegan treats in a buzzing atmosphere with live music and craft beer. For brunch lovers, places like The Brunch Club, Moose Coffee, and The Quarter have become staples for relaxed, hearty meals with friends. And if you’re craving international flavours, you can take your pick from authentic Chinese restaurants in Liverpool’s Chinatown, vibrant Mexican taquerias, or Turkish grills dotted across the city.
Liverpool’s food and drink culture goes hand in hand with its nightlife. The city is home to stylish cocktail bars, traditional pubs, and craft breweries. Castle Street has emerged as a hotspot for dining and drinking, with restaurants like Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza and El Gato Negro Tapas, while the Ropewalks district is perfect for bar-hopping with friends. For craft beer fans, head to venues like Black Lodge Brewery or Dead Crafty Beer Company, while gin lovers can enjoy artisan blends at places like Jenever on Hope Street.
Healthy eating has also found its place in Liverpool, with a growing number of cafés and restaurants focused on nutritious, wholesome food. Popular options include Leaf for tea and wholesome bites, The Nakery for raw treats, and Duke Street Market for lighter, fresh dining choices.
Whether you’re in the mood for a luxury tasting menu, a quick grab-and-go snack, or a relaxed pint with friends, food and drink in Liverpool offers endless possibilities. Our guides, reviews, and recommendations help you discover the best new openings, hidden gems, and must-try classics across the city, ensuring you’ll always have somewhere exciting to eat or drink next.