Food and Drink in Liverpool

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

  • Hawksmoor & Burnt Milk Hotel Celebrate English Wine Week - Sharing Steaks

    Hawksmoor & Burnt Milk Hotel Celebrate English Wine Week

    A celebration of English Wine paired with British food; on Tuesday 20 June Hawksmoor and Burnt Milk Hotel will come together to celebrate English Wine Week with a three course meal accompanied by five English wines.  Tucked away in a corner of the Albert Dock, Burnt Milk Hotel is fast becoming Liverpool’s coolest wine spot. All sourced from a handful of suppliers, which pride themselves on being low intervention and environmentally friendly, Burnt Milk Hotel…

  • The Watering Can Lunch Scene

    The Watering Can Launches New Summer Menu And Extended Opening Hours

    The sun is shining, the Garden Room shutters are up to take in the park view and the venue is in full bloom as The Watering Can launches a seasonal summer menu and extended opening hours to make the most of the mini heatwave!   Liverpool’s most loved Café Bistro, has introduced a menu bursting with flavour and as colourful as the interior planting to tantalise the tastebuds and make the most of the beautiful weather.  Guests…

  • Tonight Josephine Launches Exclusive Love Island Club

    Tonight Josephine Launches Exclusive Love Island Club With Free Cocktail Vouchers Delivered By Text

    Tonight Josephine has launched an exclusive Love Island club where those part of it will get a text after every recoupling that will include a complimentary cocktail voucher. The first SMS will be sent out on Monday 5 June after the first episode of Love Island Season 10 begins. Free cocktail vouchers will be redeemable on favourites such as Pornstar Martini, Espresso Martini, Cosmo, Bramble, French Martini as well as Tonight Josephine’s signature Paloma made…

  • Barnacle

    Celebrate Father’s Day At Barnacle

    For Father’s Day on Sunday 18 June, Barnacle’s celebrated Sunday lunch service is the perfect place to get together with loved ones. To make all of the fantastic fathers out there feel even more treasured, the city’s best Sunday roast is a refinement of exquisite flavours and locally sourced ingredients.  Barnacle’s sumptuous Sunday roast is one of Liverpool’s favourite dining experiences – hearty, delicious and irresistible. And to serve all of the family on this…

  • Belzan Restaurant Smithdown Road Liverpool

    Belzan Welcomes The Pack Horse Chef Luke Payne For One Night Kitchen Takeover

    Continuing with their series of chef takeovers, on Tuesday 6 June Belzan will welcome Luke Payne chef de patron of The Pack Horse in Hayfield. Ranked Number 18 in the Top 50 Gastropubs 2023, The Pack Horse in Hayfield is a Michelin Guide recommended pub nestled in the Peak District national park. Similarly to Belzan, the Pack Horse menu changes with the seasons, offering a unique snapshot of the British food calendar using the best…

  • Gin and Rum Festival Returns to Liverpool for 2023

    Gin And Rum Festival Returns To Liverpool This Autumn

    The largest gin and rum festival is making a triumphant return to The Metropolitan Cathedral in Liverpool on Saturday 28 October and it’s already shaping up to be an unmissable event. With an incredible selection of over 120 varieties of gins, rums and tequilas from all over the world, tickets have been selling out fast, with all events almost sold out for the entirety of 2023. But that’s not all; this year, the festival has…

  • Tonight Josephine Launches Sassaoke - Liverpool's First Crowd Drag Queen Karaoke

    Tonight Josephine Launches Sassaoke – Liverpool’s First Crowd Drag Queen Karaoke

    For the final May Bank Holiday, Tonight Josephine has launched Liverpool’s first crowd drag queen karaoke. Sassaoke will see Liverpool’s sassiest venue welcoming guests to take to the mic and belt out their favourite tunes. On Friday 26 May and Sunday 28 May, for just £10pp, party goers will enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival, one cocktail voucher and 2-for-1 pornstar martinis until 8pm! Joining Tonight Josephine’s talented drag queen hosts, guests will be…

  • International Burger Day - Miller and Carter Dirty Burger

    Waterfront Spots To Celebrate International Burger Day

    Calling all burger aficionados and food enthusiasts! International Burger Day is just around the corner (28 May), and what better way to honour this delectable occasion than by sinking your teeth into the juiciest, most mouthwatering burgers Liverpool’s waterfront has to offer? Nestled along the iconic River Mersey, Liverpool’s vibrant waterfront not only boasts breathtaking views but also serves as a haven for foodies seeking the perfect burger experience. Get ready to satisfy your burger…

  • Albert's Schloss Liverpool New Food & Drink Menu For Spring

    Albert’s Schloss Liverpool Launches New Food & Drink Menu For Spring

    Albert’s Schloss Liverpool proudly presents its brand new fantastisch spring food and drinks menus, bringing you the best of Alpine-inspired dishes and feasts inspired by the team’s travels across Alpine Europe. Offering something for everyone, Albert’s Schloss’s brand-new drinks menu sets to welcome you to its Lustgarten – a grandiose pleasure garden belonging to this iconic Pleasure Palace – featuring specially curated seasonal cocktails, refreshing sustainable spritz, Haus-made Artisan Schnapps and an Alpine wine selection.…

  • StagCademy Awards 2023 - Liverpool’s Best Stag And Hen Venues Crowned At Industry Oscars

    StagCademy Awards 2023: Liverpool’s Best Stag And Hen Venues Crowned At Industry Oscars

    The crown jewels in Liverpool’s stag and hen do scene have been named, ahead of what is expected to be one of the city’s busiest ever party seasons. Everything from Liverpool’s best party bars to the tastiest afternoon tea have been handed awards in the stag and hen industry Oscars. Dubbed the ‘StagCademy Awards’ the awards are dished out annually by Last Night of Freedom, Britain’s leading stag and hen party providers. And the party…

  • Pappa Pepinos Liverpool

    New Italian Restaurant, Pappa Pepinos, Launches In Liverpool

    Selina, the fast-growing experiential hospitality brand targeting millennial and Gen Z travellers, is proud to launch its brand new Italian restaurant, Pappa Pepinos, within its Liverpool hotel, Selina Liverpool. Nestled in Liverpool’s creative neighbourhood surrounded by galleries, street art and an alternative atmosphere, Pappa Pepinos at Selina Liverpool offers a wide range of traditional Italian cuisine, from classic pasta dishes, antipasti and a variety of meat and seafood. To mark the opening of the new…

  • Pick Up A Free Oatly Coffee And Wet Nelly Dessert From Thoughtfully Cafe Liverpool

    Pick Up A Free Oatly Coffee And Wet Nelly Dessert From Thoughtfully Cafe Liverpool

    In celebration of the Eurovision finals, Oatly is giving away 100x free coffees and 100x slices of Wet Nelly at Thoughtfully Cafe, Liverpool on Thursday 11 May. Oatly, the world’s original and largest oat drink company has teamed up with Liverpudlian Great British Bake-Off star, Lizzie Acker to create a modern spin on the retro Liverpudlian dessert, the Wet Nelly.  The Wet Nelly – Liverpool’s twist on the traditional bread pudding – dates back to…

  • Tonight Josephine Launches Special Eurovision Cocktail

    Tonight Josephine Launches Special Eurovision Cocktail

    Tonight Josephine is set to launch a special Eurovision cocktail with all proceeds going to Ukraine’s Disaster Emergency Committee. The cocktail, named Lyubov – meaning Love in Ukrainian – is made up of Ukrainian vodka Nemiroff Honey & Pepper, with Giffard Blue Curacao, Absinthe, lemon juice and honey syrup. To mark Liverpool being the chosen host city for the Eurovision Song Contest, from Friday 12th May until the end of the month, guests celebrating at…

  • Baltic Market Eurovision

    Baltic Market To Host Liverpool’s Biggest Free Eurovision Viewing Party From Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 May

    Baltic Market will host Liverpool’s biggest free Eurovision viewing party, showing both the Semi Finals and Grand Final from Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 May. Complete with live music throughout the entire week, as well as three limited edition Eurovision-themed cocktails, a special Ukrainian flag coloured slush and huge sharing platters from the food traders, Baltic Market will be completely free entry with space for 600 people for seated and standing areas. Liverpool’s first food and…

  • Texas BBQ Honest Burgers

    Honest Burgers Liverpool Whips-Up Texas BBQ Special This May 

    With barbecue season on the horizon, Honest Burgers Liverpool is taking a trip to Texas to inspire the roll out of its new limited-edition burger special this May.   The Texan BBQ Burger is a new collaboration with award winning seasoning brand Tubby Tom’s and boasts all the hallmarks of a classic barbeque build, straight from the cowboy capital.  Dripping in not one but two sauces, Texas Drip and Fire Candy, the burger features double…

  • Deliveroo adds Liverpudlian twist to restaurant menus ahead of Eurovision Song Contest

    Deliveroo Adds Liverpudlian Twist To Restaurant Menus Ahead of Eurovision Song Contest

    To celebrate the start of Europe’s biggest song contest in Liverpool, food delivery company, Deliveroo, has joined forces with Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton and a selection of local Liverpool restaurants to launch ‘Deliver-pudlian’ menus – phonetically spelt menus to celebrate the much-loved Liverpudlian accent, and help visitors get down with the lingo.  Upwards of 100,000 additional visitors are expected to arrive in Liverpool to watch the song contest**. The phonetically spelt menus — ​​translated with…

  • Metquarter Liverpool

    Metquarter Celebrates Creativity And Culture In The Run Up To Eurovision 2023

    Liverpool is ready to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine, and Metquarter is gearing up to provide visitors with a series of remarkable experiences that pay tribute to the Liverpool and Ukraine communities.  From lively Grand Finale watch parties to an exclusive EuroFestival cultural commission set to take place at the iconic Everyman Cinema, the tenants of Metquarter will join forces to offer locals and tourists unforgettable experiences, all under one…

  • Baltic Market Announces New Trader - La Bistrotheque

    Baltic Market Announces New Trader – La Bistroteca

    Baltic Market – Liverpool’s first street food market – has announced a new trader that the team will be welcoming this May. From Thursday 4 May, La Bistroteca will join the plethora of kitchens at the market including Hafla Hafla, Little Furnace, Spice Thai, Christakis, Richie’s, Noso, Pattersons, Midnight Delivery and Press Bros, who produce a variety of delicious dishes, desserts and drinks at the market. Since opening in June 2017, Baltic Market has welcomed over 50 restaurants…

  • Delifonseca Restaurant Liverpool Dockside

    Delifonseca Extends Restaurant Opening Hours For The First Time Since The Pandemic

    Delifonseca Dockside is to reopen its doors on Thursday evenings for the first time since before the pandemic.   After previously having to close the Brunswick Way restaurant on Thursdays due to a shortage of skilled chefs, the team is taking ‘a leap of faith’ and launching a new set menu that will be available from 6pm each week.   Guests will be able to enjoy dishes such as Glazed Pork Belly with Braised Cheek,…

  • Al Fresco Dining at Formby Hall

    Al Fresco Dining & Live Music At Formby Hall

    The Patio’ at Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa is back for Spring/Summer 2023.  It’s the perfect timing for Mediterranean-style outdoor dining on The Patio; the evenings are getting lighter and there’s plenty of bank holidays on the horizon.  Overlooking the 18th hole of Formby Hall’s championship golf course, guests can enjoy a daytime menu of tapas plates and wood-baked pizzas. The small plates menu, designed for sharing includes Red Pepper Hummus with Pita Bread, Feta & Pomegranate Salad and Red Wine…

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.