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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Smithdown Road Restaurants and Bars Guide
Smithdown Road has fast become a food-hub of South Liverpool, with many new eateries and bars opening up recently. Here is our guide to a selection of Smithdown Road restaurants and bars. Spitroast Spitroast is a chicken restaurant that many have said is better than Nandos. It has venues in Smithdown, Crosby and Ormskirk. The menu is based around rotisserie chicken, and also features a whole host of other chicken dishes – and of course,…
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5 Of The Best Alcohol-Free Drinks You’ve Got To Try
Alcohol-free drinks are on the rise. In fact, the no/low alcohol drinks industry is forecasted to grow by over 31% by 2024, following a IWSR report. There’s all sorts of reasons why you might want to switch to non-alcoholic drinks. It could be to improve your physical and mental health, pregnancy, or maybe you just don’t want the nasty hangovers anymore. Here we’ll look at some of the best alcohol-free drinks for you to try…
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The Best Dessert Places In Liverpool
For those with a sweet tooth, we’ve found the best dessert places in Liverpool and compiled them all in to one mouth-wateringly good list. The Midnight Delivery The Midnight Delivery serve up mouth watering cookie dough concoctions, stacked cookie sandwiches, cakes, brownies (galaxy caramel slut brownies pictured above), shakes and sundaes. They’re residents at The Baltic Market, as well as having shops on Smithdown Road and Orrell Road, delivering across the city! The Midnight Delivery…
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When Will There Be A Greggs Drive Thru In Liverpool?
If you find yourself craving some delicious Greggs food you can now grab your pasties and sausage rolls on the road. There are currently Greggs Drive Thru venues located in a number of major UK cities. But will there be a Greggs Drive Thru in Liverpool anytime soon? Greggs Drive Thru UK Locations Greater Manchester: Irlam Gateway – Liverpool Road, Irlam, M44 6FBNewcastle: Sandy Lane – North Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 6PEBognor Regis – Salbox Road, Bognor…
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Nova Scotia Restaurant Review
Liverpool is a city steeped in history, yet thanks to a new waterfront restaurant and bar, we’ve discovered even more about the its past. We’ll tell you more about the food and drink of course, but first, here’s the history. Quoting from the restaurant’s menu “The area now known as Mann Island, was until the early part of the 20th Century a shanty town and dock known as Nova Scotia due to its twinning with…
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New Nightclub, Vice Brings Miami Vibes To The Heart of Liverpool
Be transported to the tropics with Liverpool’s newest nightclub and cocktail bar, Vice, which officially opened its doors on Thursday 2 June. Located on Fleet Street, Vice fuses retro neon hues with Miami’s vibrant aesthetics to deliver a night out with a difference, complete with a Ferrari for the ideal selfie spot. Delivering a brand new experience to the city, the venue takes vision from Floridian nightlife, offering a slice of South beach with an eclectic…
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Liverpool-Based Restaurant Reveals Stranger Things Inspired Burger Hack
Stranger Things season four is set to be released on the 27 May and inspired by the show’s alternate dimension, ‘The Upside Down’, burger restaurant, Fat Hippo, has revealed their number one hack which can ‘transform’ the taste of a burger. The hack is simply eating the burger upside down to ensure the burger’s juices are absorbed into the thicker lid of the bun. Fat Hippo have also researched other, lesser known and simple yet transformative hacks…
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KFC Vegan Chicken Buckets Are Launching Across Europe
The UK meat-free brand Quorn is working with KFC to develop new additions to their vegan food range. The plans include KFC vegan chicken buckets, after the huge success of the KFC Vegan Burger. In 2020, KFCs Vegan Burger was added to the fast food chain’s permanent menu, after proving to be so popular during its pilot scheme. It was initially launched for Veganuary, consisting of a Quorn vegan fillet coated in KFC’s original recipe,…
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Where To Watch The Champions League Final In Liverpool
With Liverpool looking to win the Champions league for the seventh time in the club’s history, there’s no better way to watch the action than in one of Liverpool’s many bars. Here’s where you can watch the Champions League Final in Liverpool. Where To Watch The Champions League Final In Liverpool: Walk In’s Only – No Booking Boston Pool LoftHolmes Bldg, 46-50 Wood St, Liverpool L1 4AQ Kelly’s Dispensary154-158 Smithdown Rd, Liverpool L15 3JR Cheers…
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Paper Cup Coffee: Fighting Homelessness in Liverpool
From handing out drinks to the homeless to serving them in their very own coffee shop. The Paper Cup Project has blossomed from a non-profit organisation into an independent business, Paper Cup Coffee, located in the heart of Liverpool. What is the Paper Cup project? The Paper Cup Project is a registered local charity founded by CEO Michelle Langan in 2016. Their aim is to tackle the ever-growing issue of homelessness in Liverpool, providing acts…
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Liverpool Restaurants Perfect For A Romantic Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is all about showing your significant other that you appreciate them and spending quality time together. An amazing meal is the date start to any date night and with restaurants bound to be fully booked fast, it’s time to start deciding where you’ll be eating this year. We’ve created a guide of our favourite restaurants in Liverpool, perfect for an evening of romance this Valentine’s Day. Roski At Röski Restaurant, you can enjoy…
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Veganuary Specials in Liverpool
Read our 2023 Veganuary in Liverpool guide here. Veganuary is growing in popularity, with over 500,000 people taking the month-long vegan pledge, this time last year. An exciting month for anyone interested in veganism, January sees supermarkets, food companies and restaurants launch new products and deals. We’ve found the best deals, special menu items and product releases in Liverpool, to help give you the best Veganuary yet. Yard and Coop via Instagram @yardandcoopliv Chicken legends,…
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5 Bars In Liverpool Perfect For Dry January
Dry January is the UK’s one-month alcohol-free challenge, created by Alcohol Change UK, in 2013. Many people take on the challenge to save money and improve health following Christmas and New Year festivities and it’s becoming more and more popular every year. Going dry this January, however, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on socialising. From mocktails and no-alcohol beers, to spirit substitutes, we’ve got you covered so you can party without the hangover.…
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Discover The City’s Foodie Scene With Liverpool Food Tours
While the number of new and beloved bars and restaurants continues to grow in our fantastic city, you may wonder if there’s an easy way to discover your next favourite spot for a bite to eat or a quick drink. Fear not, for behind the scenes making sure that you can try all of Liverpool’s fantastic hidden gems in one swoop is Gareth Boyd – founder of Liverpool Food Tours. Taking you on a whistle-stop…
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Rudy’s Bold Street: Review
When a poll in Italy went out asking what their favourite dish was, “52% of people surveyed said pizza was their favourite, with 39% saying it satisfied them “on an emotional level.” We believe in that sense that Liverpool is very much akin with the 39% that have an emotional connection with pizza. Luckily, you now have an extra option to indulge in, with the recent opening of Rudy’s, Bold Street. Their spacious new restaurant…
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New Steakhouse Bavette Opens In Woolton Village
Woolton Village has welcomed a new restaurant in the form of Bavette Steakhouse, which has officially opened its doors this July. Located at 49 Allerton Road, Bavette boasts a menu of premium meats including Tomahawk, Dallas and T-Bone steaks. The 130-cover restaurant houses interior features such as booth seating, an in-house bar and open kitchen alongside a bespoke meat fridge designed in Europe, while its menu draws inspiration from America, Mexico and Cuba. Founder of…
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Football fans flock to new Dock cocktail bar & hangout, The Long Shot
New cocktail bar and hangout, The Long Shot, has now opened its doors at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, and has enjoyed great success since opening with it being fully booked for tonight and Sunday’s Euros. Located on the arena side of the Britannia Pavillion, The Long Shot is the place to go for live sporting events, innovative cocktails, craft beers and ‘monster’ sandwiches. Founded by Simon Thompson, owner of Present Company bar on School Lane…
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Mamasan Restaurant Review
It is widely quoted that first impressions are the most truthful; I have to confess that with respect to Mamasan Liverpool, they are indeed correct. The refurbishment is outstanding, and to paraphrase a leading character in Oliver Twist, must have cost a pretty penny. The attention to detail is breathtaking, from the mixture of tables and chairs to the canopy of Jasmine that envelopes part of the mezzanine. A special mention must go to the…
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Ma Boyles Restaurant Review
We experience Ma Boyles delightful outdoor dining. If you google “time-slips” a reference comes up about an ex-policeman who states that he travelled back in time whilst walking up Bold Street in the early eighties. The experience left him shaken and confused. I suppose that if you were lucky, or unlucky enough to share the same experience, then Bold Street would be an ideal candidate. The street’s origins hark back to Jonas Bold, a noted…
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Menu from 1913 discovered in wall of Liverpool’s LEAF Bold Street
An incredibly historic discovery has been made at LEAF Bold Street, Liverpool – and entirely by chance – which is over a century old. More than 100 years ago, Liverpool’s Bold Street was the equivalent to London’s Bond Street – the city’s opulent and thriving centre along which resided car show rooms, extravagant retail and some of the region’s finest eateries. One restaurant, The Yamen Café, operated from the same location as LEAF during this…
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.