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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Five Guys Liverpool; Review
So Five Guys has arrived in Liverpool!! Many people including myself have been waiting for this moment for the last few years. It has a good reputation in London and of course the USA, oh and also the Trafford Centre. It is a fast food concept but the burgers are restaurant quality I had been told. So, I thought it was about time I found out what all the fuss was about at Five Guys. Me and my eating…
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‘Cult Classic’ Film Screenings At The Lantern Theatre Kicking Off With ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’
We are excited to announce we will be hosting regular ‘cult classic’ film screenings in the cosy surroundings of The Lantern Theatre in 2016. The screenings will begin with a firm comedy favourite ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’ on 27th February. The night will include special Anchorman treats for fans of the film, free popcorn & snacks and themed cocktails including the ‘Sex Panther’, ‘Milk Was A Bad Choice’ & ‘Smelly Pirate Hooker’. Tickets…
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Archie’s Burgers & Shakes Unveils New Handmade Smashed Burger Menu
Archie’s is hoping to add more sparkle to its ever-popular menu with the addition of five new smashed style burgers. The Star Burger range features fresh patties that are made using a unique process called ‘smashing’ and are served with a selection of tasty toppings. Diners can now enjoy them at the eatery’s biggest venue to date, which recently opened on Liverpool’s Ranelagh Street, and the company’s two other sites in Manchester. Owners of Archie’s,…
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The Fifth Floor; This Halloween, Make Your Reservation ….. In Hell With A Spectacular Halloween Theatrical Dining Experience.
Take a bite out of Liverpool’s dark heart and enjoy ‘The Fifth Floor’ a spectacular Halloween theatrical dining experience. The Richmond, 24 Hatton Garden, Liverpool L3 2AN: Death becomes you Theatre Company teams up with Second Skin Events to bring to you Liverpool cities biggest immersive gruesome dining experience. The Richmond provides the perfect setting with its historic building and secret rooms lending the perfect scene for our storytellers, The Richmond’s Ghosts will be out…
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New Nail Spa & Cafe; ‘Lifestyle Collective’ Bringing New Life To Liverpool’s Beauty Scene On Allerton Road
Lifestyle Collective sits snugly towards the Mossley Hill end of Allerton Road, it’s signage on the outside is an early indicator of what to expect from this stylish new nail spa and cafe, on the inside. Lifestyle Collective is here to promote ‘a fresh new concept for Liverpool’s beauty scene’ – and that is to create more than just another nail spa. They are creating an environment where you can meet up with friends, relax…
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Liverpool Pirate Festival At The Albert Dock 12th & 13th September
The annual Liverpool Pirate Festival at Albert Dock returns with two days of spectacular, swashbuckling fun for all the family on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September. Running from 11am-5pm daily, come along dressed like a scurvy sea-dog and get into the spirit of the day. There will be sword fighting, musketry and cannon fire, shanties and storytelling, free face painting and activity workshops, plus a spectacular ship-to-ship pirate battle across Albert Dock. Discover how…
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Africa Oyé Announces Running Order For Next Weekend’s Jam-Packed Festival
Ahead of their 23rd annual festival on Merseyside, Africa Oye have announced the running order for this year’s main stage acts. Soul supremo Omar will headline the Saturday of the event, preceded by one of East Africa’s most exciting new bands – Sarabi – performing for the first time ever in the UK. Reggae icon Frankie Paul is set to close proceedings on the Sunday after Lindigo – hailing from Reunion Island – grace Sefton…
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Deliveroo Brings Restaurant Food To The Doorsteps of Liverpool
Deliveroo – the restaurant food delivery service, launches into Liverpool, revolutionising the way people dine by delivering quality food from local independent and chain restaurants, direct to people’s doors. The company is growing throughout the UK and is live in London, Brighton, Manchester, Oxford, Cambridge, Birmingham and now Liverpool. The Liverpool arm of Deliveroo opens with a restaurant roster including local favourites such as GBK, Slim’s Pork Chop Express, Bakchich, Rookwood, Kasbah, Grilla, Raggas,…
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Liverpool LightNight 2015; Review
For its sixth year running, the cultural event LightNight returned to illuminate the city last Friday night – and what a night it was! People of all ages came together to celebrate the immense cultural diversity Liverpool has to offer, and this year over 130 free events were put on for the public to come and see, or to take part in for themselves. With the theme for 2015 being ‘Looking to the New’, there…
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Global Scouse Day 2015; Saturday 28th February
Are you proud of Liverpool but unsure how to show it? Do you look at holidays like St Paddy’s Day and Burns Night with an overwhelming jealousy? Fancy a pan of scouse and need an excuse to eat more of it? Then you’ll be made up to discover that Saturday 28th February is Global Scouse Day. A day dedicated solely to the culinary success that is scouse. How boss is that? And taking part couldn’t…
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Pattersons Bar; Review 'Serving Up Chicken & Tunes'
With Independent’s popping up left, right and centre in Liverpool at the moment, it is no surprise that the variety of places to eat is so broad. Whilst there has never been a shortage of chicken here in Liverpool, something has always been missing – Pattersons. As it remains one the best-hidden gems of the city, it’s time to share the secret. Chicken restaurant by day, bar by night, these chicken experts have revolutionized the…
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Vice's MUNCHIES Food Channel Feature Liverpool In 'The Guide To The North'
Vice’s MUNCHIES food channel have teamed up with Hungryhouse to create a 5-part series called ‘The Guide to the North’ – exploring food culture in all its weird and wonderfulness in the North of England – we feel it’s a really under-explored area on the UK food map. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqsScfZOAU] The first episode was around Whitby and Middlesborough, and episode two, focuses on Blackpool, and Liverpool – including traditional Scouse at Maggie Mays, The Baltic Bakehouse,…
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Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia; Review Part Two
It’s not every Friday afternoon I get to sip beer, in the sunshine, in the presence of some of the most awe-inspiring psych bands I’ve ever heard; the beginning of Liverpool Psych fest 2014 was happily one of those times. Purple Heart Parade kicked off the weekend in Blade with a ragingly energetic set after recently releasing a cassette on local North West label Blak Hand Records. Their roaring vocals and feedback reverberated off the…
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The Liverpool Irish Festival Returns With Film, Arts, Music, Food & Football
The 12th Liverpool Irish Festival returns to the city this October celebrating Liverpool’s unique relationship with Ireland and showcasing the finest in contemporary and traditional Irish culture. From the English première of Seamus Heaney’s final works to a celebration of Gaelic football with the first Liverpool Irish Festival Cup and a talk by John Larkin QC, Attorney General for Northern Ireland, this year’s Festival is bigger than ever spreading across ten days in a cavalcade…
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The Elephant Bakehouse Woolton; Review
Woolton Village is a funny place: leafy and quiet during the day, with its Farmer’s Market and little old cinema; hotbed of teenage drinkers and a bit like the Wild West at night. Always has been. But things are looking up. Simon Rimmer, Scouse celeb chef, massive LFC fan and inventor of pulled pork has just opened the old Elephant pub as The Elephant Bakehouse. Big refurb and it’s looking pretty again with a much…
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Las Iguanas; Review
Liverpool’s finest Brazilian inspired restaurant has more than it’s delicious food to offer. During the World Cup, Las Iguanas has made the place top priority for football lovers as well as those who favour a taste of Brazilian cuisine. The restaurant was quite busy for a Tuesday evening, but we were seen to instantly and we got the best reserved seats in the house. Our waiter introduced himself and was very pleasant and helpful…
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Cuthbert’s Bakehouse; Review
It was only the other day I was thinking that there isn’t enough vintage tea shops around, and then I came across a cute little bakery – right in the centre of Mount Pleasant. My friend and I were stunned when we spotted the little bakehouse, expecting a massive colourful sign that shows off and is a bit too much in your face, but instead it was a simple black sign that we almost walked…
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‘Maray’ The Force Be With You; Maray, Bold Street, Review
Your nan would be horrified by Maray- unfinished wooden tables, school chairs, bare concrete floor and pictures on the walls that are definitely NOT horses running through the waves on a beach. Everyone else will love it. It’s kind of ace. Achingly hip but friendly and unsnooty. Seating is mainly one long table through the middle, with some smaller tables towards the back and some bench seating round the sides. There’s a short, sharp lunchtime…
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Africa Oyé 2014 Preview; Sefton Park 21st & 22nd June
With the recent spell of glorious weather we’ve been having set to continue, it seems only fitting that this weekend should see the return of Africa Oyé. Now in its 22nd year the African music festival is the largest of its kind in the UK and, without a doubt, one of the cultural highlights of the summer for Liverpool. The two-day event celebrates African music and culture and looks to showcase the very best of…
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Free State Kitchen Review
Burgers. Great, aren’t they? Not on a first date or if you give even an iota about your waistline. But otherwise, they’re great. Well, they’re not great if you wanted a salad, obviously. But, taking all of that into account, they’re great. And they are pretty freekin great at the little gem that is Free State Kitchen. Nestled just off Hope St, near the Everyman, on Maryland St, its signage is pretty low key but…
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.