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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Where To Get The Best Matcha In Liverpool
There’s no doubt if you’ve been in Liverpool this summer, you’ve seen people walking around with different variations of the green tea drink that’s been growing in popularity over the last few years – and it’s sparked a search for the best matcha in Liverpool. Or maybe you’ve seen the various coffee shops suddenly advertising all their different flavours and always wondered what it’s all about? Well whether you’re looking to jump on the trend…
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BOXPARK Liverpool Kicks Off Ultimate Family Fan Zone for Women’s Euros 2025
This July, BOXPARK Liverpool is transforming into the ultimate family football fan park, bringing the excitement of the Women’s Euros 2025 to the heart of the city. From Wednesday 2 July to Sunday 28 July, fans can catch every match on the venue’s giant screen, in partnership with Carling, creating the perfect atmosphere to cheer on the Lionesses as they defend their European title. The action-packed fan zone offers more than just football. Visitors can…
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Peroni Gelato Available In Liverpool For A Limited Time Only
Launching just in time for Father’s Day, Antonietta has unveiled Liverpool’s first and only, limited edition Peroni gelato. Renowned for its authentic artisan gelato, freshly baked pastries, exquisite cakes and hand crafted chocolate, Antonietta is Liverpool’s go-to for indulgence. Located in the heart of Liverpool city centre, in the city’s popular Italian Quarter in Williamson Square, Antonietta is part of the P&D Gran Caffe family, providing sweet treats, Italian delicacies and traditional desserts as well as modern flavours, to…
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New Orleans Flavour Hits Liverpool: SuSu’s Brings Deep South Soul Food to Victoria Street
A slice of the Deep South has arrived in Liverpool city centre with the launch of SuSu’s New Orleans Kitchen, now open inside Molly Malone’s on Victoria Street. Founded by American friends Reggie Pulliam and Adam Williams, SuSu’s is serving up a menu of bold and soulful Southern favourites — with dishes like Shrimp Bread, Gumbo, Jambalaya, PoBoys and Baked Oysters making their Liverpool debut. The kitchen officially opened its doors on Monday 9 June,…
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Liverpool’s Beloved Bistro The Watering Can Celebrates 100,000 Full English Breakfasts Served
One of Liverpool’s best-loved café/bistros, The Watering Can, has hit an impressive milestone—serving over 100,000 Full English Breakfasts since opening its doors in Greenbank Park in 2019. The park-side venue has become a breakfast institution in South Liverpool, earning a devoted following for its high-quality food, warm and welcoming atmosphere, and picturesque botanical setting. Visitors flock from far and wide—including Cheshire, Lancashire, the Wirral, Chester and North Wales—to sample what’s become known as one of…
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From Kitchen Hobby To Cake Empire: How A Liverpool Baker Built a Sweet Success Story With Create A Cake
What began as a student’s side hustle has become one of Liverpool’s biggest cake-making businesses. Create A Cake, based on Page Moss Lane in Huyton, is now a thriving, award-winning bakery – and the only cake shop in the city with a full online ordering system for bespoke and celebration cakes. Founded by 36-year-old Liam Roberts from Childwall, Create A Cake has grown from humble beginnings in his kitchen to a bustling business producing thousands…
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Culinary Elegance and Spa Indulgence This May at The Municipal Hotel & Spa
The Municipal Hotel & Spa is celebrating the season in style this May with a host of indulgent food and drink experiences, exclusive offers, and a luxurious spa promotion to mark its 2nd birthday. Kicking off the month is the launch of a brand-new menu on 6 May at the Seaforth Restaurant, offering bold flavours, brunch classics, and refined mains cooked on the hotel’s new Jasper Grill. Diners can enjoy the “Time to Dine” set…
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Dicey Reilly’s Creating Fanzone Atmosphere For Liverpool FC Game This Weekend
Liverpool’s most stylish Irish sports bar Dicey Riley’s on Wolstenholme Square is gearing up for a busy weekend as Liverpool could potentially walk out as Champions on Sunday or end the game with their 20th title in the bag. The popular sports bar has become a favourite amongst football fans and will be showing the Liverpool v Spurs game live on all screens at 4.30pm. With pre and post-match entertainment provided by Marc Kenny a ‘Fan Zone’ style…
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Wingstop Lands In Liverpool ONE
Wingstop, the cult-favourite chicken wing brand, has officially opened its doors at Liverpool ONE, marking its highly anticipated city debut and the first food and beverage launch at the retail destination this year. Taking up a 3,000 sq ft space on Lord Street with capacity for over 50 diners, the new restaurant blends a bold and modern interior with Wingstop’s signature menu of wings, tenders, burgers, and sides – all available in ten flavour-packed sauces.…
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New Restaurant Hume Brings Healthy, Sustainable Dining To Liverpool
A brand-new restaurant focused on wholefoods, wellbeing and sustainability has officially opened in the heart of Liverpool. Hume, located on Gradwell Street, is the brainchild of founder Allan Eves and serves up nourishing breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes, alongside speciality coffee, cold drinks and a curated selection of organic, biodynamic wines and beers. Allan Eves – Hume’s founder Open Wednesday to Sunday, Hume offers a nutrition-packed, meat-free menu that’s proudly free from ultra-processed ingredients. Every…
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New Coffee Shop, Sips & Stories, Opens On Smithdown Road
A new speciality coffee shop has opened in the heart of South Liverpool on Smithdown Road. Sips & Stories offers award-winning speciality coffee with a focus on ethically sourced, single-origin beans, hot and cold brews and loose leaf tea. Open Wednesday to Sunday, accompanying the coffee shop’s selection of hot and cold beverages is an expertly curated selection of sweet and savoury pastries. Stand outs on the menu include spinach and feta and chicken and vegetable…
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The Watering Can Marks 6 Glorious Years with Wine, Sunshine & Celebration
Liverpool’s most loved Café Bistro, The Watering Can in Greenbank Park, is celebrating 6 glorious years this week with a whopping 50% birthday discount offer on selected wines, prosecco and champagnes. With Liverpool set for a mini heatwave there is no better place to while away the hours and say ‘cheers to six years’ than the stunning surroundings of Greenbank Park. If cocktails are more your tipple, The Watering Can are offering their most popular cocktail ‘The…
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New Greek Restaurant Zeus Taverna Now Open On Castle Street
Zeus Taverna opens its doors this Thursday 3 April on the bustling foodie street that is Castle Street, in the heart of Liverpool City Centre. A Greek restaurant bringing a taste of the sun-kissed Mediterranean to the region. First reported back in Decemeber, Zeus Taverna promises a world inspired by the popular holiday island of Santorini. The restaurant boasts textured whitewashed walls framed by turquoise blues creating the feel of a traditional Greek taverna, along with…
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Liverpool Restaurant Vetch Maintains Its Listing In The Michelin Guide
The team behind Vetch, located on Hope Street in the heart of Liverpool, led by chef-owner Dan McGeorge, have just discovered that the restaurant has retained its listing in the illustrious Michelin Guide for the second year running, one of only 6 restaurants listed in the city. Across the UK, there are currently only 1147 restaurants listed in the Guide; 825 boast a listing, among them is Liverpool’s Vetch, 150 restaurants hold a Bib Gourmand,…
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Black Cat Club To Launch At Liverpool’s Exchange Flags This May
Liverpool is set to welcome an exciting new venue this spring as Black Cat Club prepares to open its doors at Exchange Flags on May 9, 2025. Combining premium cocktails, social gaming, and live sports entertainment, Black Cat Club aims to offer a sophisticated setting for both daytime gatherings and late-night socials. Guests can challenge friends to shuffleboard, test their aim with interactive darts, or relax in the spacious outdoor courtyard—a sunlit spot perfect for…
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Borealis At The Royal Albert Dock: Enjoy Street Food Specials Down At The Dock
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is preparing to welcome visitors for a unique and magical experience, as Dan Acher’s world-renowned art-installation, Borealis, comes to Liverpool for the first time this week from 20 – 30 March. To perfectly compliment this extraordinary event, visitors can enjoy limited-edition street food specials to enhance their experience and ensure an unforgettable visit. Borealis At The Royal Albert Dock (20-30 March) Taking place along the dock’s Hartley Quay past The Pump…
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Almost Famous Brings Back Iconic Burger After Public Vote
Almost Famous, the cult favourite burger institution, has announced that its bringing back one of the most legendary burgers to ever grace its grills – The Unfairground. As one of the brand’s most loved limited edition burgers, The Unfairground is making its triumphant return to Manchester and Liverpool for one month only, from Thursday 13 March 2025. Originally unleashed in 2019, The Unfairground became the stuff of Almost Famous legend, selling well over 13,800 burgers…
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Popeyes® UK Announces Kirkby Drive-Thru Restaurant Opening Date
Popeyes® UK has announced that it will be bringing its Louisiana-style fried chicken to Kirkby, with the launch of its new drive-thru restaurant on Monday 17 March 2025 at 11am. Marking its third launch in Merseyside and its 73rd nationwide since landing in the UK, Popeyes® will once again be pulling out all the stops for the new opening. Popeyes® will be showcasing its New Orleans hospitality with exciting giveaways for locals. To celebrate the…
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Hop On The BOXBUS: BOXPARK Launches Hassle-Free Match Day Travel for Liverpool FC and Everton FC Fans
Football fans of Liverpool FC and Everton FC will now be able to take advantage of BOXBUS, BOXPARK Liverpool’s new travel service where guests can hop on board for the easiest and most exciting way to get to the next home games. For the ultimate stress-free way to get to the game, this Wednesday 26 February, those heading to Anfield stadium for Liverpool FC v Newcastle can secure a ticket for just £20* which includes…
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Ma Pub Group Acquires Newington Temple – Set To Re-Launch Mid-March 2025
Liverpool hospitality operators Ma Pub Group have acquired Newington Temple which will become their fourth city-centre site. Newington Temple now joins Nova Scotia (opened 2022), Tempest on Tithebarn (2021) and Ma Boyle’s Alehouse & Eatery (2015) as part of the Ma Pub Group estate across the city. Having traded as a pub for almost two hundred years, recent decades have seen various iterations including Old Rope Walks, Bier and most recently as a dive bar.…
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.