Food and Drink in Liverpool

Explore the best food and drink in Liverpool, including restaurants, cafés, bars, fast food, markets, and hidden gems.

  • Liverpool’s Best Beer Gardens & Outdoor Spaces 9

    Liverpool’s Best Beer Gardens & Outdoor Spaces

    When that elusive British sunshine puts its hat on and temperatures rise here in Liverpool, there’s only one thing we want to do – drink! So here’s Liverpool’s best beer gardens & outdoor spaces. Nothing beats spending a summer evening sipping on an ice-cold beer or fruity cocktail in a sun-drenched beer garden. But where are the best outdoor spots in the city? Here at Liverpool Noise, we’ve rounded up the finest drinking dens you…

  • The Best Salt and Pepper Food Places In Liverpool 11

    Woo Tan Scran Vegan Chippy Is A Triumph

    Woo Tan Scran; The Lark Lane Plant-Based Chippy Is A Game Changer ** Unfortunately, Woo Tan Scran is now permanently closed.** There aren’t many places in Liverpool that could come close to Woo Tan Scran. Not only is it potentially the best tasting chippy I’ve ever had, but it’s also plant-based. Situated on Lark Lane, Woo Tan Scran identified a gap in the market for a vegan fast food establishment in Liverpool and have taken…

  • The Best Places To Find Vegan Food In Liverpool 6

    The Best Places To Find Vegan Food In Liverpool

    Check out our latest Vegan Guide here – Top 10 Vegan Friendly Spots In Liverpool. It wasn’t that long ago that a vegan meal was fairly difficult to find in Liverpool. However, there seems to have been a shift in recent years with more and more people adopting a meat-free lifestyle and this is being reflected in the restaurants, cafes and kiosks that are opening. It’s an exciting time to be a plant-eater and I…

  • Liverpool Noise Team Lockdown Picks 4

    Liverpool Noise Team Lockdown Picks

    It’s been a long few months in lockdown but for many of us it’s given us more time on our hands than ever before. Here, the Liverpool Noise team tell us what’s been getting them through the last 80 plus days. We also share the bars, restaurants and music venues we are most looking forward to visiting once the lockdown is lifted. Liverpool Noise team lockdown picks: Food, music and entertainment writer, Michael Fell: Favourite…

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    The Best Salt and Pepper Food Places In Liverpool

    We seem to have an obsession with salt and pepper food in Liverpool and it’s an obsession that we are very much a part of! So instead of spending ages searching online and scrolling through Instagram for the best salt and pepper food places in Liverpool, we’ve done it for you. The Best Salt and Pepper Food Places In Liverpool   Maggie Fu Popular Asian restaurant Maggie Fu on Smithdown Road has legendary Salt and…

  • Eco-Friendly Places In Liverpool 6

    Eco-Friendly Places In Liverpool

    We could probabaly all do with making more of an effort to be more environmentally concious and there’s plenty of eco-friendly places in Liverpool which can help us make the small steps to big change. Here’s our guide to eco-friendly dining and shopping in Liverpool. Eco-Friendly Places In Liverpool Purple Carrot Purple Carrot is a 100% vegan whole foods store on Smithdown Road which stocks health foods, organic fruit and vegetables, supplements, sweets, treats and…

  • Liverpool Bars Serving Takeaway Drinks During Lockdown 9

    Liverpool Bars Serving Takeaway Drinks During Lockdown

    With all the warm weather we’ve been having some bars have re-opened a takeaway service so you can enjoy a beer or cocktail in the sun. Here’s our guide to Liverpool bars serving takeaway drinks. We’re adding to this list as often as possible as we’re hearing about more Liverpool bars serving takeaway drinks. Brewdog Brewdog are serving up takeaway draft beer by the pint from their Colquitt St venue. They’re open at weekends from…

  • Here's How Liverpool's Continental Style Outdoor Spaces Could Boost Our Economy 2

    Here’s How Liverpool’s Continental Style Outdoor Spaces Could Boost Our Economy

    Liverpool’s continental style outdoor spaces are what the city needs to bounce back from the Coronavirus outbreak. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has announced plans for a £450k project for the city, with European style outdoor spaces. The plans should mean that Liverpool’s independent restaurants and bars would be able to re-open and trade safely as outdoor spaces are believed to be much better for preventing the spread of Covid-19. The project will create a…

  • Make Amazing Homemade Donuts With Italian Street Food Specialists Fritto 1

    Make Amazing Homemade Donuts With Italian Street Food Specialists Fritto

    Since so many of us are spending more time in the kitchen than ever before we decided to collaborate with Italian Street Food vendor Fritto to bring you their amazing homemade donut recipe. The award-winning Fritto was founded by Luca Sanvittore in 2015 and they have enjoyed pop-up’s at Granby Market, The Baltic Market and Phase One. They’re famous for their Panzerotti (similar to a fried Calzone) as well as their mouth-watering pizza’s and pasta…

  • Alcohol Deliveries In Liverpool During Lockdown 2

    Alcohol Deliveries In Liverpool During Lockdown

    Ok, so you’ve got your grocery shop sorted, Deliveroo and Just Eat are keeping you well fed but what about the booze? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here’s where you can order alcohol deliveries in Liverpool straight to your door during lockdown. The Botanical Garden The Botanical Garden is our favourite gin haven in the Baltic Triangle and they are now delivering frozen gin slushie pouches to enjoy on a sunny day! They’ve also…

  • Fast Food Fans Will Love This Homemade McDonald's Big Mac Recipe By Gizzi Erskine and Professor Green

    Fast Food Fans Will Love This Homemade McDonald’s Big Mac Recipe By Gizzi Erskine and Professor Green

    Chef Gizzie Erskine and rapper/presenter Professor Green have provided the ultimate homemade McDonald’s Big Mac recipe. We’ve been without some of our favourite fast food chains for over 4 weeks now so when we stumbled across a brand new Instagram account by chef Gizzi Erskine and rapper/presenter Professor Green – @gizandgreens we were ecstatic to find their homemade McDonald’s Big Mac recipe. Chef and food writer Gizzi has been spending lockdown with her good friend…

  • The Liverpool Foodies Helping You To Create Mouth Watering Dishes During Lockdown 3

    The Liverpool Foodies Helping You To Create Mouth Watering Dishes During Lockdown

    If you’re needing a bit of foodie inspiration during lockdown then look no further as we’ve compiled a guide to the best food bloggers and Instagrammers in Liverpool here to help you whip up some amazing dishes. Food Sounds Food Sounds is the perfect Instagram account to follow for tasty recipes as well as music inspiration. Founders Rachel and Chris provide mouth watering food, paired with a track or an album to accompany the dish.…

  • SKAUS Liverpool Home Delivery Service Is Keeping Scousers Happy During Lockdown

    SKAUS Liverpool Home Delivery Service Is Keeping Scousers Happy During Lockdown

    The SKAUS Liverpool Home Delivery service is one more reason to keep smiling during lockdown… Scouse is a staple dish in many Merseyside homes and Scandinavian inspired foodies SKAUS are delivering it to your door during the Coronavirus lockdown. You can order a freshly baked soda bread loaf, 24 hour cooked beef Scouse, Vegan blind Scouse, Pickled beets and there’s even Treacle tart for dessert.  And now, due to popular demand, the SKAUS Team has…

  • Liverpool Coronavirus: How You Can Keep Supporting Local Businesses 1

    Liverpool Coronavirus: How You Can Keep Supporting Local Businesses

    Well, who would have though that this is how 2020 was going to pan out hey. People might be feeling pretty scared right now and it’s important that we all support each other as best we can. Liverpool Coronavirus confirmed cases are still pretty low but we also need to take the outbreak seriously and follow government guidelines. With more Liverpool bars, restuarants and shops having to make the difficult decision to close their doors…

  • Root 22 Organic Fruit & Veg Box Deliveries Bringing Your 5 A Day To Your Doorstep 1

    Root 22 Organic Fruit & Veg Box Deliveries Bringing Your 5 A Day To Your Doorstep

    August 2022 Update – Root 22 is now closed Last Friday we received a fantastic box of organic fruit and veg delivered right to our doorstep from the lovely guys at Root 22 – an aptly named, new organic veg delivery service based in the quirky Red Brick Hangar and also making an appearance in our fabulous Baltic Market. The box was packed full of a super wide range of completely fresh produce of both…

  • There’s A Quentin Tarantino Themed Party Coming To Camp & Furnace

    There’s A Quentin Tarantino Themed Party Coming To Camp & Furnace

    Camp & Furnace has announced a Quentin Tarantino themed party featuring a two-course American diner themed dinner, a bottomless fizz hour, themed cocktails, Tarantino soundtracks, visuals, film clips and more. Happening on Saturday 11 April from 5pm, you can expect an evening filled dedicated to the legendary Hollywood film director. Tickets go on sale on Thursday 20th February and you can sign up for ticket alerts via Skiddle.  Tarantino is known for his often violent,…

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    The 9 Most Instagrammable Food Spots In Liverpool

    Pics or it didn’t happen. Here’s our top 9 most Instagrammable Food Spots in Liverpool, where you can get those all important #foodgoal photos. Instagrammable Food Spots in Liverpool Almost Famous Almost Famous has been the champion of Instagrammable burgers and fries since 2013. Guaranteed to get mouths drooling! Almost Famous Crazy Pedro’s Dreaming up creative pizza creations Crazy Pedro’s colourful Mexican themed bar serves up amazing pizza’s available by the slice or whole. Crazy…

  • Pins Social Club; The Social Hangout That's More Than Just A Bowling Alley 1

    Pins Social Club; The Social Hangout That’s More Than Just A Bowling Alley

    Pins Social Club is bringing a ‘competitive and immersive social experience’ to the city. Pins Social Club features 12 custom-built full-sized bowling lanes split across two floors, an amazing casual dining area (brought to you by the team behind Rocket & Ruby and Bacaro Pizza), a karaoke booth, shuffleboard, pool, table tennis, beer pong, live music, DJ’s and one of Liverpool’s longest and most impressive bars.  The former indoor multi-story car park on Duke Street has been…

  • Discover Liverpool’s Urban Farm Growing Green Vegetables Under The Streets of the Baltic Triangle 1

    Discover Liverpool’s Urban Farm Growing Green Vegetables Under The Streets of the Baltic Triangle

    Greens for Good Greens for Good is a new project from Farm Urban, aiming to grow food that’s good for people and for the planet. Farm Urban’s recent successful Kickstarter campaign saw people pledge over £25,000. This will go towards the organisation’s aim of getting fresh, healthy greens into every classroom in Liverpool and educate children and young people about where their food comes from. The funds raised also means they’ll be able to produce…

  • Cheers to that! Mikkeller Running Club Liverpool 1

    Cheers to that! Mikkeller Running Club Liverpool

    We don’t want to be a ‘New Year, New Me’ cliche but the timing of our feature about Mikkeller Running Club Liverpool is pretty perfect. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking to take up a new hobby, the Liverpool ‘Chapter’ of Mikkeller Brewery’s worldwide running club is a pretty attractive option. So first, a brief history of Mikkeller Running Club. The Danish brewery company’s founder Mikkel Borg Bjergso was a former college runner who…

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.