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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City Chefs Celebrate Launch of New Liverpool Food & Drink Taxi
Chefs taking part in Liverpool Food and Drink Festival launched the official festival taxi today which features celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo and Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain – both who are appearing at next month’s event. Liverpool is one of only a few large-scale food festivals in the UK to promote its own city’s bars and restaurants and over 70 will be taking part, when it returns to Sefton Park on 17th and…
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Finca To Bring A Taste of Cuba To Slater Street
Cuban Street Food Concept to Begin Residency at The Merchant. Cuban street food eatery FINCA is set to begin its second residency of the year in September when it takes over the kitchen at Slater Street venue, The Merchant. Launched in March, FINCA has spent the summer months located within The Baltic Triangle’s Botanical Gin Garden – where it has been serving a range of tasty Cuban dishes from cubanos, traditional Cuban sandwiches, and tacos to…
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From The Beach To The Banquet; Buyers Club Launches Series of Locally Foraged Dinners with Shoreline
Liverpool restaurant Buyers Club has taken things one step further when it comes to sourcing fresh, local ingredients for its next series of dinners – with the chefs heading out on expeditions and foraging key elements for themselves. Shoreline – the first in the series, which takes place on Saturday 3 September – will showcase an array of exquisite ingredients that can be found on the North Wales coast. Anglesey was the main destination for…
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Prom! Retro Disco Coming To Camp & Furnace; 1st October
If your school prom was one huge disappointment then Camp & Furnace are giving you the chance to really do it right with a special prom night featuring; 80’s 90’s music from Jonny Bongo. Optional fancy dress (shoulder pads, dodgy ball gowns and big hair) Party food and punch Limo service available (party of 8 £150 for a VIP ticket) Live band Prizes of prom queen/prom king (awarded to best dressed) Proffesional photographer for you and…
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All Hands On Deck For New City Centre Pirate Inspired Rum Bar Man’s Ruin
A new pirate inspired rum bar is set to open in the heart of Liverpool’s vibrant Stanley Street. Man’s Ruin will be unveiled on Thursday, August 25, and will provide a refreshing new dimension to the city’s bar scene by combining the look and feel of a pirate ship with aptly paired inventive mixology. As the brainchild of owners Joe McMahon, Adam Ramsey and Dan Friend, whose ever-expanding hospitality portfolio also contains Graffiti and Wall…
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Hard Days Night Hotel Introduces Afternoon ‘Tea For Two’
Hard Days Night Hotel has added to its ever-popular Afternoon Tea offering with the introduction of Tea for Two. The Beatles-inspired hotel located on North John Street will now provide a quintessential experience, ideal for couples and duos wanting to while away a warm summer’s afternoon. Served in the venue’s exclusive Lounge & Bar, the new menu addition will accompany signature choices including Traditional Afternoon Tea and High Tea. General Manager of Hard Days Night…
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Titanic Hotel Summer BBQ Experience
The Titanic Hotel’s new BBQ experience launched this week and we had been lucky enough to be invited for an exclusive preview. As we entered the hotel, it was my first visit, you can not help but be impressed by the whole look of the place, it just gives out that luxury feel. We were given our gold boarding pass which was our Willy Wonka style golden ticket for the BBQ, rum shack and pimp my…
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Independent Liverpool Bring Oktoberfest To Liverpool’s Baltic Warehouse
Oktoberfest is coming to Liverpool 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th September, courtesy of Independent Liverpool. Bavaria meets Baltic Triangle in the Great Baltic Warehouse this September after the previous successes of Independent Liverpool’s Winter Wonderland and Summer Food & Drink Festivals. Local craft breweries and local food traders will gather amongst some more traditional German beers. Get your Lederhosen out and get ready for the steins and all German sausage you can handle. Tickets are on sale now here.
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New Cocktail Bar Offering 160 Cocktails Launches On Seel Street
Be At One Cocktail Bar launched on Seel Street last week (Thursday 14th) with an exclusive night of celebrations for VIP guests from across Liverpool. The new cocktail bar opened to the public on Friday 15th July, boasting an extensive menu of over 160 cocktails for customers to choose from. The menu at Be At One covers every cocktail preference, whether sweet, sour, bitter or fruity, the menu will have a cocktail to satisfy. Cocktails…
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Liverpool’s Titanic Hotel Launches Five Star BBQ
It’s a sure sign that summer has arrived when the BBQs start to appear, though few will rival Liverpool’s Titanic Hotel who will be welcoming the good weather by launching their Colonnade BBQ experience on Thursday 28th July. The hotel, which recently won ‘Hotel of the Year’ at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards this year will be running its summer BBQ every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from July until 4th September for both guests…
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Kazimier & Invisible Wind Factory Present: Krunk Apocolympics
The Kazimier prepares an interactive audio-visual sports party for the forthcoming armageddon. The Kazimier’s Krunk party format returns with the most important sporting event of 2016 – Apocolympics! This will be held in their new home on Liverpool’s North Docks- the sprawling entertainment complex Invisible Wind Factory. Throughout history, we have survived catastrophic disasters; from earthquakes to giant city-devouring monsters. With current political upheaval, we need to future proof ourselves, get in survival training and…
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City Centre Nightclub Fills The ‘Void’ For Cosmopolitan Party-Goers
Liverpool’s Stanley Street is set to see the opening of an exclusive new nightclub following an impressive six-figure sum investment. Void will open its doors in late August and is the brainchild of owners Joe McMahon, Adam Ramsey and Dan Friend, whose ever-expanding hospitality portfolio also contains Graffiti and Wall of Fame, which are both located on Victoria Street. Set in the former Wonderland site, the over-21 nightclub will fill the gap in the market…
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Wall of Fame Unveils New Lunch Menu
Wall of Fame has unveiled an exclusive new lunch menu devised with relaxed dining in mind. The all-American inspired eatery, with entrances on Victoria Street and Mathew Street, has created the ‘Woffers That Lunch’ menu, comprising stateside inspired quick bites and refreshing summertime alternatives. Served between 12pm and 5pm Monday-Friday, the mouth-watering menu is guaranteed to whet the appetites of office workers, city-centre shoppers and visiting tourists alike. General Manager of Wall of Fame Alix Mills…
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SneakBeats Presents; Day Into Night At The Attic 3pm – 3am, 25th June
Following a successful series of monthly events at The Attic on Parr Street, SneakBeats will be hosting a party that will move from their outside terrace space to the bar. There will be free BBQ food from 3pm matched with some carefully constructed beats from some of Liverpool’s finest. A mix of DJ sets and live performance will start with a sunshine vibe and take you darker and deeper as the sun sets and mood…
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Strange Collective Announce ‘Super Touchy’ EP Launch Party All-Dayer 2nd July At The Invisible Wind Factory
Liverpool garage quartet, Strange Collective, have announced details of their all-dayer EP launch party on 2nd July at Invisible Wind Factory in Liverpool featuring two stages of live music, a BBQ, food stalls and DJs all for just £4. In support of their debut EP ‘Super Touchy’ released via Salvation Records on 1st July 2016, the band will be joined by a line-up of musical friends for a meaty helping of garage madness to celebrate the occasion. Strange Collective will be joined by a stellar line up of…
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Africa Oyé 2016 Preview – Official Brochure Now Available
On 18th & 19th June Africa Oyé takes over Sefton Park once again, and organisers have now released the official brochure for this year’s event. With thousands of copies going out around Liverpool and as a supplement in The Big Issue, the annual brochure has all the information you need to make the most of the UK’s largest free celebration of African music and culture. You can download a PDF version of the brochure from…
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Liverpool International Music Festival Announces Family & Food Programme For 2016
Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) today unveils its family activities and food programme for 2016. Sefton Park’s green spaces will be transformed into a mix of colourful, enticing and exciting spaces to explore and discover. Redefining the Family Zone, the popular beach area returns with several tonnes of sand shipped in to honour the occasion and transport little festival-goers into a seaside paradise. Arts workshops, beach huts and street theatre will be in abundance as…
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Abajo – Liverpool’s Spanish Cava and Gin Bar – Launches Weekly Music Event
Liverpool’s only specialist Spanish cava and gin bar, Abajo, has launched Sonar Sessions – a new weekly music event. Sonar Sessions, which promises to deliver an eclectic mix of music from modern day soul through to Latin house, features some of Liverpool’s most trusted DJ’s on rotation including Chris Carney of Threshold Festival and Richie Vegas of Africa Oye. The event, which is free to enter and held every Saturday from 8pm, was introduced last week. Bar bosses say…
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Wahaca Summer Menu; Review
When you think of Mexican food, you most probably think of belly-bustin’ burritos, chilli that is literally anything but chilly and plenty of hearty beans to keep grandmomma happy. However, beyond this little culinary pocket of westernised classics lies a whole world of magnificent Mexican morsels, which Masterchef winner, Thomasina Miers explored first hand and brought back to Blightly for our dining pleasure. Back in 2007, Miers teamed up with Mark Selby and channeled her edible adventures into a tasty…
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Finca Fires Up BBQ For A Good Cause
With summer on its way, The Baltic Triangle’s newest addition FINCA is preparing to fire up the grill and launch its BBQ menu whilst raising money for a great cause in the process. The Cuban street food eatery located in the Botanical Gin Garden will introduce its full BBQ menu during National BBQ Week on Saturday 4 June with delicious new items including pollo assado – mojo chicken thighs, Moros Y Cristianos – rice and…
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.