Food and Drink in Liverpool

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

  • Moveable Restaurant Xiringuito Opens In Liverpool's Baltic Triangle

    Moveable Restaurant Xiringuito Opens In Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle

    Trendy Xiringuito restaurant will spend it’s winter months in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle.  Conor Sheehan and Jackson Berg are the team behind Xiringuito, the moveable restaurant which was previously impressing the crowds in seaside town Margate. The restaurant’s evolving structure was designed by award-winning architect Asif Khan, designed to be moveable from one city location to another. Conor and Jackson are both originally from Liverpool which no doubt made it an easy decision to bring Xiringuito to the Liverpool…

  • Gracias; Restaurant Review

    Gracias; Restaurant Review

    Up to now, Neon Jamon for me has been the undisputed go-to restaurant for Spanish cuisine in the Liverpool area. Although I haven’t frequented the original Smithdown Road restaurant – something which the Hollywood A Lister Samuel L Jackson has over me – I have visited the new Berry Street outlet a number of times. Sadly, the last time we were there, although good, it just didn’t hit the mark as previously. Tipped off by…

  • Castle Street Townhouse Inaugural Christmas

    Castle Street Townhouse Inaugural Christmas

    Castle St Townhouse is preparing for its inaugural Christmas celebrations. The all-day dining and drinking destination, which opened its doors in September, has unveiled a delicious duo of festive menus guaranteed to further the city’s merriments. Comprising both a Christmas Lunch and Christmas Evening Dining offering, each menu showcases some of the venue’s most loved dishes and desserts that have been seasonally adapted. The Christmas Lunch menu features a selection of starters such as Spiced…

  • Restaurant Review; Afternoon Tea At Jam

    Restaurant Review; Afternoon Tea At Jam

    Jam is a relatively new restaurant located on Sir Thomas Street offering casual dining with some home cooked classics as well as an impressive Afternoon Tea offering. The surroundings have a real touch of elegance and the friendly staff were soon over to take our order. Me and my dining companion both love fruit tea so we selected the Mixed Berry and the Strawberry & Kiwi teas. There’s an extensive drinks menu to suit any…

  • Tickets On Sale For Secret Diners Club

    Tickets On Sale For Secret Diners Club

    Tickets are now on sale for the next Secret Diners Club on 18 November and this edition will feature two 2-hour sittings during the evening.  The first sitting begins at 6pm on Friday 18 November and the second will begin at 8:30pm with a secret three-course meal served each time. Please double check the ticket timings before purchasing to ensure you purchase the correct time. As with all of the Secret Diners Club events, you’ll only…

  • Competition; Win A Pair of Tickets For The Gin Journey

    Competition; Win A Pair of Tickets For The Gin Journey

    We have teamed up with the guys at Gin Journey Liverpool to give away a pair a tickets to their Gin Journey on Saturday 12th November. The tour runs from 2pm – 6:30pm calling at five of Liverpool’s top bars, PLUS a takeaway cocktail from Filter & Fox.  Cocktail Kate leads gin lovers round the bars (they change seasonally, and many are very hidden – Ssshhh!!). In each bar, gin revellers are treated to a bespoke cocktail…

  • Chaophraya; Incredible Edibles From Revamped Menu 3

    Chaophraya; Incredible Edibles From Revamped Menu

    Now I don’t think of myself as much of a VIP, especially not sat here on my bed, writing up this restaurant review wearing mismatching Moomin pyjamas at the age of 25. However on Thursday last week, there I found myself at the exclusive launch of Chaophrayas first menu revamp in over 3 years.   I don’t know what I enjoyed more – the incredible edibles, the stunning surroundings or the open-armed staff who ensured…

  • Liverpool Chef Scales Ethiopian Mountain for Hunger Charity 1

    Liverpool Chef Scales Ethiopian Mountain for Hunger Charity

    Buyers Club Donates £1,690 to Steven Burgess for his Action Against Hunger Charity Trek. Renowned Liverpool chef Steven Burgess of Rhubarb & Custard Catering has successfully completed an 80 kilometre hike through the Simeon mountains in Ethiopia raising vital funds for Action Against Hunger’s lifesaving programmes. Joined by a number of other chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality industry experts from across the North – Steven spent four days trekking at altitudes of up to 4400 metres.…

  • Liverpool Halloween Guide 2016 1

    Liverpool Halloween Guide 2016

    Whether you want mild jumps, terrifying scares or an altogether alternative Hallows Eve affair , here’s your guide to Halloween 2016. Halloween Events Farmageddon – It’s back for it’s tenth anniversary so expect the biggest scares yet. There’s also a new addition ‘The Foundry’ for an added element of surprise. It always sells out so get your tickets quick, from the link here. The Asylum; Newsham Park Halloween Party Hosted by Cocoon – Massive Dance Party…

  • Liverpool Welcomes New Premium Hospitality Nightclub For Stylish Socialites

    Liverpool Welcomes New Premium Hospitality Nightclub For Stylish Socialites

    Liverpool has welcomed a new premium party destination to its vibrant nightlife in the form of Void.  Following an impressive six-figure sum investment, the prestigious over-21 nightclub located in the city’s commercial district will open its doors to the public on Saturday, October 1. Headed by renowned local hospitality bosses Dan Friend, Joe McMahon and Adam Ramsey, the 10 Stanley Street venue pays homage to Las Vegas and Miami’s esteemed nightlife by combining an unrivalled…

  • Top Ten Things To Do In Liverpool In October 7

    Top Ten Things To Do In Liverpool In October

    Here’s our guide to the top ten things to do in Liverpool this October. Stranger Things Themed 80’s Night at the Merchant – An 80’s themed club night based on the hit Netflix show. Hurry tickets are close to selling out here. Liverpool Organic Brewery Tour – A chance to take a tour of the brewery with unlimited cask beer? Yes please! More info and tickets here.  Liverpool Disco Festival – A brand new festival…

  • It's Time For You To Try The Buyers Club Roast Dinner 2

    It’s Time For You To Try The Buyers Club Roast Dinner

    We’d heard wonderful things about the Buyers Club food menu so what better way to put it to the test than by trying a British staple; the roast dinner. Our only previous visits to the Buyers Club have been to the music venue upstairs, so we were eager to find out what all the fuss was about. Set back, but accessible from Hardman Street, the Buyers Club has found itself a cosy spot hunkered behind…

  • Liverpool's New All-Day Dining & Drinking Destination Castle St Townhouse Open Its Doors 1

    Liverpool’s New All-Day Dining & Drinking Destination Castle St Townhouse Open Its Doors

    Castle St Townhouse has opened its doors to the public in the heart of Liverpool’s thriving Commercial District. Complementing its cosmopolitan postcode, the all-day dining and drinking destination is providing a unique effortlessly elegant space for ‘legal eagles’ and socialites alike to while away the morning, noon and night. By combining the ‘Three Bs’ (breakfast, brunch and bar), the new venue aims to blur the lines between social meetings and cocktail nights by rotating its…

  • Duo of Dinners For Buyers’ Birthday Bash 1

    Duo of Dinners For Buyers’ Birthday Bash

    Buyers Club Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Two Unique Culinary Evenings. With Hardman Street restaurant Buyers Club turning a year old at the end of this month, the restaurant is preparing a delicious duo of unique dinners to celebrate its anniversary weekend. Kicking off proceedings on Friday 30 September is ‘Buyers’ Birthday Banquet’. No birthday party would be complete without a huge feast so the chefs at Buyers Club will be putting their own spin on…

  • Grill Academy To Make Sizzling Debut At City Food Festival

    Grill Academy To Make Sizzling Debut At City Food Festival

    Cheshire’s Harthill Cookery School will be bringing their Grill Academy to this month’s Liverpool Food and Drink Festival, where visitors will have the  opportunity to learn the art of barbecuing and smoking, as they prepare their very own lunch. Hosted by Chef Patron of the school, Brian Mellor, which still holds the title of Britain’s Best Small Cookery School, and in association with the world’s  leading BBQ brand, Weber, the Grill Academy makes its debut…

  • Buyers VS Burgess - A Dining Event Like No Other 1

    Buyers VS Burgess – A Dining Event Like No Other

    Forget ‘blow for blow’, Daniel Heffy of Secret Diners Club and Steven Burgess of Rhubarb & Custard are set to go ‘dish for dish’ next week – as the two chefs prepare to battle it out during an unusual culinary evening to raise money for Action Against Hunger. Taking place on Thursday 15 September at Buyers Club; ‘Buyers VS Burgess’ will see the chefs work together to create an exquisite six-course menu – with each chef curating…

  • City Festival Set To Introduce Spirit Theatre At September Event 1

    City Festival Set To Introduce Spirit Theatre At September Event

    The organisers of Liverpool Food and Drink Festival today announced that this year’s  event will feature a Spirit Theatre, where visitors can learn more about their favourite tipple. The region’s biggest food and drink event returns to Sefton Park on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September and is anticipated to draw crowds in excess of 45,000 foodies  over the two days. This year’s festival site has been divided into a number of new diverse zones for…

  • Veeno, The Italian Wine Café To Donate All Profits To The Italian Earthquake Fund

    Veeno, The Italian Wine Café To Donate All Profits To The Italian Earthquake Fund

    On Tuesday 6th September, Veeno the Italian Wine Café will be donating all of its profits towards providing vital aid to those caught up in the Italian earthquake disaster. Veeno will be partnering with a branch of Rotary International in Rieti, Italy in order to deliver much-needed essentials to those affected by the devastation. Rotaract Rieti are working hard on the ground to supply basic necessities including first aid equipment and personal hygiene supplies as…

  • Rebel Soul Presents; The Voodoo Ball Return to Afrotopia

    Rebel Soul Presents; The Voodoo Ball Return to Afrotopia

    The Voodoo Ball returns this Halloween for it’s fourth year, in it’s new home of The Invisible Wind Factory.  Set against the futuristic landscape of a dystopian society, The Return to Afrotopia tells the story of a self-destructing world, in which civil order has broken down and violence is rife. At the heart of the chaos are the afroPUNKS and the afroLORDS – 2 conflicting tribes who once lived harmoniously, sharing ideologies and power. Control…

  • Castle St Townhouse Appoints Head Chef & General Manager To Expanding  Team

    Castle St Townhouse Appoints Head Chef & General Manager To Expanding Team

    Castle St Townhouse has welcomed a head chef and general manager to its growing team of 30.  Set to open in the heart of Liverpool’s bustling commercial district next month, the all-day dining and drinking destination has appointed Martin Simm, 32, as head chef and Kyle Dottie, 29, as general manager. Having each worked in the hospitality industry for more than a decade, the pair bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience, after…

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.