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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Titanic Hotel Launches New Sunday Roast Menu
Titanic Hotel has stepped into spring with the launch of its new Sunday Lunch menu, which brings together traditional family dining and the iconic surroundings of the city’s leading, luxury destination. Served in the acclaimed Stanley’s Bar & Grill with its unique open theatre-style kitchen, guests can see dishes being prepared as well as enjoying dramatic views of the hotel’s colonnaded terrace and the historic Stanley Dock. Locally-sourced and British ingredients comprise the foundation of…
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The Botanical Garden Re-Opens Sat 25th March
Liverpool’s The Botanical Garden returns for its 3rd season in 2017. Liverpool’s only dedicated gin garden is ready to bloom for its third year, with the opening weekend taking place over Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March. Widely regarded as the hidden jewel amid the warehouses and creative industries the area now harbours, at the Baltic Triangle’s heart beats The Botanical Garden. It’s a little piece of escapism in the city, a sublime sanctuary tucked…
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Bold Street Is Getting A New Veggie, Vegan Restaurant & Juice Bar
Liverpool’s burgeoning Bold Street restaurant scene is about to witness the opening of one of the most innovative concepts in eating drinking & socialising next week. Our Kitchen, the brainchild of former CBBC presenter Tara Maguire will offer quirky veggie and vegan cuisine that she believes will appeal to the staunchest meat-eaters as it will fans of the veggie & vegan scene. She said: “The project began when I decided to satisfy a long-held ambition…
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Clockworks; Restaurant Review
February 2023 Update: Clockworks is now permanently closed. Wolstenholme Square is currently a bustling building site but that hasn’t stopped a new bar & restaurant – Clockworks – from opening right in the heart of it. To help you navigate to the venue there is a huge Clockworks mural (by Zap Graffiti) outside bringing some much needed life and colour to the square and things get even better inside. The 200 year old building which…
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Street Food Champions The Pulled Swine To Serve Up At The Brewery Tap
With a street food craze in full flow and a real ale revolution taking over the city; renowned food trader The Pulled Swine has the perfect partnership for foodies and beer bods in the city. The pulled pork experts have taken up residency at one of the city’s oldest pubs The Brewery Tap on Stanhope Street at Cains Brewery and serving up a range of dishes every Friday and Saturday. Famous for their traditional dishes with…
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Your Guide To What’s On In Liverpool In 2017
We’re well and truly into 2017, but don’t worry; there is so much to look forward to. 2017 is looking to be one of Liverpool’s biggest years yet! As well as recently being named the UK’s friendliest city, this year’s upcoming events display just why Liverpool is so full of warmth, culture and excitement. MUSIC Threshold Festival; Friday 31st March – Sunday 2nd April The annual event takes over numerous events in the Baltic Triangle…
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Design Frank’s Dog: Meet Frank Want Your Dish on the Menu
Liverpool Restaurant Asks the Public to Design Its Next Menu Item. Dig out your apron, head to the butchers and get cooking; as one Liverpool restaurant launches a novel way of creating its newest menu addition. Liverpool restaurant Meet Frank – who specialise in gourmet hotdogs – is doing things a little different this month by turning to the public for inspiration for its next hotdog and asking its social media followers to pitch their…
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In-HUS Entertainment; Harry Potter Quiz Night & Upcoming Events At HUS
Harry Potter Quiz Nights Go Down As A Huge Success. Plus Upcoming Valentines Night, Big Lebowski Film Night & More Coming Up. As a self-proclaimed Harry Potter fanatic, I have always loved the idea of a quiz night devoted to the Boy Who Lived. There have been a few attempts at such an event within Liverpool but none have really taken off. Therefore, when I saw that HUS was throwing their very own magical quiz-…
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Secret Diners Club’s Valentine’s Pop-Up; Tickets On Sale Now
What better way to celebrate the romantic holiday than with a Secret Diners Club dinner in one of our favourite unique spaces? The appropriately named Love Lane Lock-up. The Secret Diners Club pop-up will be open on Thursday 9, Friday 10 and Saturday 11 February. There will be one sitting on Thursday, and two two-hour sittings on Friday and Saturday, with a secret three-course meal served each time. Please double check the ticket timings before purchasing to ensure you purchase…
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Organic Food Market Opening On Bold Street
Liverpool will soon be home to a brand new organic food market, bakery and eatery. LIV Food Market, opening on Bold Street in March, will be offering the best in organic, natural and free from food. LIV’s core concept is to promote healthy eating and living to help customers’ live longer, healthier lives and they aim to do this by offering organic and natural products including fresh fruit and vegetables as well as home and…
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HUS; Restaurant, Bar & Venue Space
HUS has only been open a couple of months, but it is quickly establishing itself a reputation for quality food and a great environment to gather in, kick back, fill and chill. Its home is in the Tempest Building on Tithebarn Street, and succeeds in its ambition to bring a relaxed feel that can be missing in the business district of Liverpool. It boasts a bar, restaurant, conference and party facilities. All this and a…
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Meet Frank Gourmet Hot Dogs; Food Review
Now we’ve previously hyped about Liverpool’s Ghetto Golf -crazy golf at it’s best – but the mistake we made last time was not paying a visit to Meet Frank. Meet Frank is the on-site gourmet hot dog eatery serving up a range of dogs which are all handmade using free range pork shoulder and prime beef. They are also gluten free and extremely tasty! After a round of golf and a few drinks along the course…
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Liverpool Set For Fine Dining Restaurant
Liverpool is set to get a new fine dining restaurant later this month – however, it will only be open for 3-nights. At the end of January, Buyers Club’s renowned Head Chef Daniel Heffy will be going on a European culinary adventure. Already a huge talent in the city, Heffy – who at just 22 years old became head chef at the restaurant – will be taking a sabbatical and heading onto the continent…
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Buyers Club Introduce Unique Brunch Menu
Buyers Club – the firm favourite among foodies in the city – has the perfect remedy for those suffering from the blues this January with the introduction of a brand new brunch offering. The Hardman Street restaurant and bar is kicking off 2017 with a range of unique brunch dishes including baked eggs with nduja, smoked haddock kedgeree, and coconut French toast to name just a few of the additions. Available from 12pm-3pm, Tuesday to Saturday, the dishes will…
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St George’s Hall Winter Ales Festival
If you haven’t had enough booze over the festive season then St George’s Hall Winter Ales Festival is a great way to overcome the January blues. There will be over 200 real ales and ciders available as well as continental beers and lagers, wine and prosecco. A visit to the Liverpool Distillery bar is a must for spirit lovers with Liverpool Gin, Vodka and Rum. There will also be local food traders on hand to…
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ItalFresh; Restaurant Review
On his collection, my culinary co-conspirator enquired about what type of food we were lucky enough to be sampling that evening; “Ital” I replied, to which he waspishly quipped that he had already lunched on Pasta Con Le Sarde a Mare only a few hours earlier. And this is the very point. He, along with many others I discussed this, my latest assignment with, lazily assumed that “ItalFresh” was yet another new Liverpool Italian restaurant.…
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The Refinery; Restaurant Review
After a cold brisk walk up from Lime Street Station, we stepped into ‘The Refinery’ placed on the corner of Hope Street in the heart of Liverpool Universities and Theatres. I was immediately drawn to the decor. With it being Winter, everyone is after a cosy environment to place themselves in and the restaurant proved to be just that. With dark, intimate lighting, leather seating, rustic wooden tables and fascinating chunky roped lights it set…
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Secret Diners Club NYE Tickets On Sale Now
Secret Diner’s club have teamed up with the guys at Buyers Club to put on a spectacular New Year’s Eve event. The Secret Diners Club will take over Buyers Club’s unique dining room and open kitchen for an 8-course evening of food. As always the menu will remain a secret with guests encouraged to guess what they’re eating during the dinner, but of course for this event, you’ll all be aware that you’ll be spending the…
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Buyers Club To Host Its Own Christmas Market
Hardman Street Restaurant Announces December Food Night Market. With Christmas approaching, Buyers Club is preparing to celebrate the season of good food and drink with a market for Liverpool’s foodies this December. The Christmas market, which will feature a selection of festive Buyers Club food and drink stalls, will take place on Friday 16 December from 6pm. Visitors to the al fresco market will be able to purchase festive hot food from the outdoor stalls,…
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Sound Bar & Bistro Create The Ultimate Hangover Pack
Sound on Duke Street is known for it’s amazing pizza’s and boss drinks but now they are offering the Ultimate Hangover Pack for Saturday and Sunday mornings. Consisting a bottle of water, a blanket, a hot water bottle, vitamin C and of course an alkaseltzer! As well as this they will be screening classic films and serving full English and veggie breakfasts. So get yourself out of bed and cure your hangover the right way…
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.