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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Discover The Royal Institution The Liverpool Bar Steeped In History Hidden In The Heart of The City Centre
One of Liverpool’s oldest buildings, The Royal Institution, which opened in 1814 as an organisation promoting literature, science and art, went on to receive its royal charter in 1821. Steeped in history, The Royal Institution is a beautiful, grand building which has now opened as a classic cocktail bar housing three themed rooms; The Reading Room, The Habitat room and The Exhibition Room where guests can enjoy expertly made cocktails from the talented team. Now owned by St Hospitality – the group behind Castle…
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Delifonseca Prepares To Raise A Wee Dram For Annual Burns Night Celebrations
Delifonseca is set to welcome the return of its popular annual Burns Night celebrations next week. Hosted in tribute to Scottish poet and lyricist Roberts Burns, the team will don their kilts once again for the suitably Scottish evening, when it returns on Wednesday 25 January from 5pm onwards. Guests will be treated to a three-course feast that will offer a true taste of Scotland, inspired by the very best of produce and cooking traditions,…
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Pizza Punks Liverpool Launch Veganuary Cocktail Specials With Alcoholic Oat Drink Brand Panther M*lk
2023 is off to a punked up start, as San-Franciscan sourdough pizza restaurant based on Bold Street, Pizza Punks, partner with award-winning alcohol brand like no other; Panther M*lk. For a limited time only, those visiting Pizza Punks will have two special options on top of the usual large cocktail offering; The White Panther and The Punk Panther. The White Panther pairs Panther M*lk’s iconic, classic vanilla flavour with coffee liqueur, oat milk and chocolate.…
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The Art School No 33 In Harden’s 100 Best UK Restaurants 2023
Liverpool’s The Art School is the city region’s only restaurant to make the prestigious Harden’s 100 Best UK Restaurants 2023. The annual guide features the best of the best, with over 3000 further entries in total and it is the most comprehensive and detailed look into the UK’s dining scene, from major cities and towns to tiny hideaways. Chef Patron Paul Askew and the team are immensely proud of reaching no.33 this year after what…
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Duke Street Restaurants and Bars Guide
Duke Street Restaurants and Bars Duke Street is home to some amazing restaurants from fine dining to casual eats and laid back bars. You’ll also find one of the most stylish food markets and a high end bowling alley and gaming venue. Here’s our guide to Duke Street restaurants and bars. Down The Hatch One of the city’s most popular vegan and veggie restaurants, Down The Hatch specialise in vegan junk food. As a meat…
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New Year’s Eve Parties At BoBo And Abditory
Your New Year’s plans are sorted with two of the city’s most popular bars, BoBo and Abditory! The brilliant Iberian bar BoBo on Castle Street is ringing in the New Year in typically authentic style with a Pincho Party, live music and a rising star DJ. BoBo, which has enjoyed a 2022 full of accolades including being named in the Observer Food Monthly Awards as one of the UK’s best places to drink, will be…
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Liverpool Bar, BoBo, Welcome Quizmaster Trev Fleming For Boxing Night Party
Celebrated Liverpool city centre bar, BoBo, will be ‘boxing clever’ over the Christmas holidays when it welcomes quizmaster extraordinaire Trev Fleming to host a night of nonsense and merriment. Trev Fleming is well known as one of the best quiz hosts in the city with laughter and good times guaranteed delivered in his unique improvisational style. Trev, from Northern Ireland, honed his craft in Liverpool founding comedy company Impropriety which ran for more than a…
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COSMO: Food Review
We had the pleasure of being invited down to try COSMO’s new festive additions to their already huge range of world cuisine options. If you’ve wondered where the beautiful staircase next to the Fred Perry shop in Liverpool One leads to – then wonder no more! Ever had that age-old debate of where to go out to eat? Pizza? Indian? Chinese? Why not have it all? Check out our Instagram Reel below from our recent…
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Speciality Coffee & Cocktail Venue Co.Co Celebrates First Festive Season With Boxing Night & NYE
Co.Co., the new speciality coffee and cocktail venue on Castle Street, is celebrating its first Christmas after opening in November. Open seven days a week, by day, Co.Co serves speciality coffee including flat white, cappuccino, latte, macchiato, mocha, Americano and more, alongside a selection of delicious fresh pastries from local independent bakers including Butterholic’s popular croissants and cruffins. But by night, Co.Co. transforms into a relaxed and inviting bar, where guests can enjoy the festivities…
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Seel St Venue Reveals Boxing Night & NYE Parties With Tickets From Just £5
Seel St Venue, a new bar in the heart of the Ropewalks area, has revealed two exciting parties over the festive season and they’re on the biggest nights of the year! With the cost of living crisis making things a little tighter, the bar which is home to a calendar of changing themed nights including, Latin, Salsa, Reggaeton and old school R&B, has made partying affordable this Christmas. On Boxing Night, with tickets just £5 each, Seel St Venue is welcoming guests…
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You’ve Got To Try The Festive Afternoon Tea At Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa
Take a break from Christmas shopping and get in the festive spirit with Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa‘s Festive Afternoon Tea. Perfect for a seasonal treat or as a gift for a loved one, the delectable and traditional Afternoon Tea is served in the restaurant, overlooking the resort’s magnificent golf course. Presented in a beautiful bird cage designed three-tiered stand, the Tea includes three tiers of sweet and savoury delicacies. Guests can begin with an assortment…
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Liverpool Set To Welcome New Social Enterprise Bar & Restaurant Courtesy of The Reader
A new food and drink venue that aims to become Liverpool’s most ethically run restaurant is being launched in the city centre by leading charity The Reader. The Reader Bar & Restaurant will open today (Friday 9 December) in the former home of Cuthbert’s at 103 Mount Pleasant and will offer diners a bistro style menu, inspired by continental European flavours and created using locally sourced seasonal produce. Operating seven days a week, the grade…
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Chopsticks Given Second Life At New Yo! Restaurant
In a first-of-its-kind partnership, YO! has joined forces with ChopValue UK to launch their new Merseyside restaurant as they look to save millions of chopsticks from landfill and instead create incredible new products. Every pair of chopsticks used at the new Japanese restaurant will be upcycled into beautiful new products for homes, offices and businesses, such as coasters, desks, shelves, and more. Everton midfielder, Tom Davies, is a Director of ChopValue UK and joined the…
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New Speciality Coffee & Cocktail Venue Co.Co Opens On Castle Street
Co.Co, a new speciality coffee and cocktail venue, has opened on Castle Street in Liverpool. Co.Co. serves speciality coffee from 10 am including flat white, cappuccino, latte, macchiato, mocha, Americano and more, alongside a selection of delicious fresh pastries from local independent bakers including Butterholic’s popular croissants and cruffins. Open seven days a week, by night, Co.Co. becomes a relaxed and inviting bar, with a range of expertly made cocktails including classics such as Pornstar…
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The GPO At Metquarter Announces A New Kitchen, Festive Dishes & Wine Tasting
The GPO Food Hall at Metquarter is the place to be this December, with festive food and drink, a new kitchen launching and wine tasting workshops! Festive Food & Drink The GPO makes for the perfect Christmas party venue. Gather your friends and family for the best festive food and drinks session in town. With seasonal specials from each of their independent kitchens, this has got to be the among widest choice of festive fare…
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Award-Winning I Am Döner Kebab Store To Open In Bootle
Liverpool is set to welcome an award-winning kebab store next week in the form of I am Döner. Opening in Bootle, the 1,200 sq. ft Stanley Road site will be the innovative brand’s fifth outlet and is the brainchild of chef Paul Baron, who was inspired to make the döner kebab ‘more than just a guilty pleasure’. The team use a total of 120 ingredients in the eight kebabs that they offer, as well as catering…
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First Look At American Fried Chicken Restaurant, Popeyes®
American fried chicken restaurant Popeyes® opened the doors to its first North West restaurant in Liverpool on Saturday 26 November – following the success of a string of new openings across the UK including Nottingham, Gateshead and Oxford. The store officially opened on Lord Street in Liverpool, with the launch seeing customers queue from the night before. The first three customers through the door won the ultimate prize of free Chicken Sandwiches for a year,…
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Gaucho Liverpool Opens its Doors with a Star-Studded Party
Gaucho has arrived in Liverpool, with not one but two amazing launch events. The award-winning steak restaurant officially opened its doors on Wednesday 23 November and has so far been over-whelmed by the welcome it has received from the city. The launch events seen over 600 people come through the iconic tiger-head doors including some celebrity fans. Celebrities who attended included ex-footballers Ian Rush and Peter Reid as well as Dr Ranj and Jennifer Ellison.…
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The Art School Is Creating The Turner Prize’s Dinner This December At St George’s Hall
The Art School has been selected to serve 350 guests during one of the world’s most prestigious annual art awards – The Turner Prize – which this December takes place at St George’s Hall on Wednesday 7 December. Following on from an incredibly busy last 12 months which includes cooking for the G7 delegation last December, recreating The Art School at The Grand National and launching the Bar du Vin at Martins Bank Building during…
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Where To Watch The World Cup In Liverpool
The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar kicks off on Sunday 20 November and ends with the final on Sunday 18 December. Here’s a guide to some of our favourite venues showing the World Cup games this Winter! So gather your mates and head to one of these locations to watch the World Cup in Liverpool. FanPark Liverpool Sefton Park Cricket Club is hosting FanPark, a huge fully covered and heated 2,500 seater Big Top,…
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.