Food and Drink in Liverpool
Liverpool’s food and drink scene. The best bars, restaurants and pop up food events
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Constellations Bank Holiday BBQ Weekender
One of Liverpool’s best beer gardens will be put to good use over the Bank Holiday Weekend, hosting a huge BBQ and serving up some great music. Constellations; 35-39 Greenland Street, Liverpool, L1 0BS
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The Fat Budgie; Review
Opening up towards the end of last year a mere stones throw away from Moorfields station, The Fat Budgie has now firmly established its home at 60 Dale Street, nesting within the beautiful red and gold Imperial Chambers building. This delightful little bistro takes its name from the title of a whimsical John Lennon poem, and visitors are welcomed into the restaurant by a drawing of the podgy one himself (the budgie!) on their charming…
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O'Connor's Bar & Grill At The Sefton Park Hotel; Review
O’Connor’s Bar & Grill is located at the Sefton Park Hotel, it’s Irish theme representing it’s owner and characterised in the restaurant’s décor. Having never been here before we were intrigued and upon entering we saw a cosy bar on one side and the more formal dining room on the other. We were greeted at the restaurant by a friendly member of staff who led us to our table, facing out over the boating lake…
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Farm Feast Grows A Culture of Homegrown Food Passion
Chefs, local food producers and campaigns like Real Junk Food Project, Adopt a Chef and Love Food Hate Waste come together to champion food education. Wirral’s Farm Feast festival, held on 13th and 14th June 2015, unveils its food programme with a celebration of locally sourced, homegrown food producers, celebrity chefs that advocate using the freshest ingredients in an innovative way and food champions who teach about the importance of having a closer relationship and…
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'No Homers Club'; A Simpsons Inspired Multidisciplinary Art Weekend At Constellations 17th-19th April
The ‘No Homers Club’ exhibition will be bringing together artists with a common love for the The Simpsons TV show. It is a Multidisciplinary Exhibition which means you can expect more than just your regular art show, so on top of artists and their work here’s a sneak preview of what else they have in store for the weekend: Friday: Launch, Art, Food & Drink, Simpson’s inspired music (courtesy of Organ Freeman). Saturday: Bespoke Screen Printing Workshop by…
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Farm Feast To Return This Summer 13th-14th June
Farm Feast returns with two days of food, drink, music and culture. This year, the festival celebrates all things home-grown with the very best of the region’s finest food and grassroots music performers. Signed up so far is TV chef and British baker John Whaite, children’s TV presenter Katy Ashworth and curry evangelist and founder of Mowgli in Liverpool, Nisha Katona. Claremont Farm, Wirral Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 2015 farmfeast.co.uk
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Chew Chew! All Aboard The Secret Diners Club Train
Guests of Secret Diners Club latest event on Saturday literally experienced a gastronomic journey when they had to travel by train to the pop-up restaurant’s secret location. Meeting at Lime Street Station, guests were still unaware where they would be dining right up until they were handed their train tickets to their destination, Edge Hill Train Station. Arriving at the world’s oldest passenger train station, diners were then treated to a sensational five course menu…
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BrewDog Bar: An Impressive Range of Beers & A Buzzing Atmosphere
When you’re out on the town for a few drinks, and fancy something different than your typical Carlsberg and Strongbows, then BrewDog Bar is the perfect place for you to quench your thirst with a variety of specialist drinks. BrewDog, which can be found on Colquitt Street, down the road from the heart of Liverpool’s nightlife. One thing BrewDog can guarantee you is a vibrant, buzzing atmosphere. As soon as you make your way into…
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Farm Feast At Threshold Festival: Constellations To Host Day Of Events On 29th March
At Threshold Festival this March in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle get a taste of what’s in store at this year’s Farm Feast. At Constellations & The Observatory on Greenland Street sample some of the flavours you can expect at Farm Feast 2015 with food, drink, music and an urban market. Farm Feast is a two day festival at Wirral’s Claremont Farm on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of June. Celebrating the best food producers and music,…
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The Brink Encourages Guests To Go ‘Tea-Total’ To Celebrate Worldwide Afternoon Tea
To celebrate Worldwide Afternoon Tea this week (Wednesday, 18), The Brink is encouraging its customers to go ‘tea-total’. In the hopes of creating ‘a great British experience’, the popular Parr Street venue will serve a selection of Afternoon Tea variations that are ideal for those with both a savoury and sweet tooth. General Manager Carl Bell said: “What better way to celebrate Worldwide Afternoon Tea than with mid-day munchies and a nice big cuppa –…
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Constellations Welcomes The Food For Real Film Festival
Now into its third year and returning with a spring-green equinox edition – Food for Real is the UK’s only free film festival focussed on food. Brought to you by socially engaged, creative food enterprise Squash Nutrition, the festival seeks to explore the environmental, cultural and political impacts of the foods we grow, eat, waste and share. Moveable Feast & Film; Friday 20th March 7:30pm til Late Equinox marks the spot at 22:45 Free to attend…
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O’Connor’s Bar & Grill Set To Host Exclusive Mother’s Day Dinner & Show
O’Connor’s Bar & Grill located within the idyllic Sefton Park Hotel is preparing to host a special Mother’s Day foodie and music celebration. On Sunday, March 15 the Irish-inspired venue will offer mums and families an afternoon filled with an indulgent two or three course feast, followed by a live performance from local music talent, Simply Soul. Chief Executive, Conor O’Donovan said: “Eating out with the family is a great way to spend quality time…
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Carringtons Catering Puts On A Show At The Floral Pavilion This Mother's Day
Renowned North West catering company Carringtons is set to serve a meal ‘fit for a queen’ at The Floral Pavilion this Mother’s Day (March 15). Devised by Director of Carringtons Catering and Master Chef of Great Britain Darren Wynn, the menu is ideal for families wanting to share an annual celebratory feast at the Wirral based venue. Darren says: “Mother’s Day is a special day for spending quality time with the family and celebrating with…
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O’Connor's Bar & Grill Set To Host Exclusive Mother's Day Dinner & Show
O’Connor’s Bar & Grill located within the idyllic Sefton Park Hotel is preparing to host a special Mother’s Day foodie and music celebration. On Sunday, March 15 the Irish-inspired venue will offer mums and families an afternoon filled with an indulgent two or three course feast, followed by a live performance from local music talent, Simply Soul. Chief Executive, Conor O’Donovan said: “Eating out with the family is a great way to spend quality time…
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Artisans in the Palm House Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 March
The artisans are back in the Palm House… Join the most diverse range of artists/makers under the fabulous glass roof. There will truly be something for everyone, with emphasis on quality & value. A treasure trove of products that are not found on the High Street, wonderful world foods prepared by chefs and refreshments including freshly brewed coffees, specialist teas, locally brewed beers & ciders. To see up to date information go to: www.facebook.com/ArtisansInThePalmHouse Artisans in the…
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The Interesting Eating Company Set To Serve A ‘Flipping Fabulous’ Mother's Day Breakfast
The Interesting Eating Company located on Allerton Road is preparing to cook up a storm in the kitchen this Mother’s Day. In the hopes of giving ‘mum a day off’, directors Nichola Lee and Andrea Edwards will provide mums and families with a wide range of all-the-frills breakfasts, ideal for those with both a sweet tooth and savoury palates. Nichola said: “This Mother’s Day we want to take the stress off mum by preparing the…
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Albert Dock Rum Festival; 7th & 8th March
On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March Smugglers Cove is taking the lead on the first Albert Dock Rum Festival. Smugglers Cove are offering seven rum tastings throughout the weekend, each with a space for up to ten people so you can bring your friends. Don’t miss out on the steel drum performance in the bar on the Saturday too. If you like a bit of carnival with your rum head along to Circo where…
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Popular Irish Eatery O’Connor's Bar & Grill Set To Host A ‘Boss’ Celebration For Global Scouse Day
To celebrate Global Scouse Day this Saturday (February 28), Irish themed O’Connor’s Bar & Grill located within Sefton Park Hotel will be transformed into an ‘authentic Liverpool gaff’. Chief executive Conor O’Donovan and his team are set to go all out in delivering a unique Liverpool inspired dining experience to mark the ever so popular foodie occasion. From 12pm guests will enjoy an appropriately devised set menu, which consists of two Scouse variations served with…
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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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Grove Beer Tap & Grill; Review
Summer will soon be round the corner and what’s better than to enjoy your warm days than in a snazzy beer garden? The Grove Beer Tap & Grill came as a surprise to me when I arrived, I’ve never stepped foot in a bar that had that sort of Caribbean feel to it. And to top it all off, they specialise in fruit beers, and believe me, they are definitely worth exploring. My partner and…
