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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The Ivy Collection To Open Liverpool Brasserie In Time For The Festive Season
This winter, Liverpool is set to welcome its very own The Ivy Brasserie, with the new restaurant-bar opening on Castle Street just in time for the festive season. Renowned for unrivalled service, excellent food and an exceptional all-day dining experience, all set in beautiful surroundings, the new brasserie is set to be the 43rd restaurant opened by The Ivy Collection. The new restaurant will be located in the former Bank of England building on bustling Castle Street…
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Botanico Celebrates Its 1st Birthday With Free Brunch And Dinner For Guests
Botanico, the popular all-day eatery in the heart of Woolton Village, is celebrating its 1st birthday on Friday 18 October. After an incredible first year in South Liverpool, Botanico wants to give back to its loyal guests. Renowned for its popular breakfast and brunch menu, all day wood-fired pizzas and pasta, evening bistro menu, exquisite Afternoon Tea and its sell-out Botanico Bakery that includes an array of freshly baked pastries and cakes each day and…
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Flight Club Launches New Food And Drinks Menu With FREE Drink Offer
Flight Club, the lively and fairground-inspired bar known for its craft cocktails, sharing plates, and Social Darts combo, is launching a reimagined menu: delectable new dishes, upgrades to the favourites and a fresh selection of gorgeous drinks. Launching on 14 October, the revamped food menu is geared towards dishes that can be enjoyed by groups of friends (and can be eaten with a dart in hand!). The drinks list has had a makeover too, featuring…
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The Watering Can’s Roast Is Back This Weekend With Free Wine or Beer For First 100 Diners
Liverpool’s most loved Sunday Roast is back on the menu at The Watering Can from Sunday 13 October through to Spring 2025. To celebrate the ‘Return of the Roast’ the team at the Watering Can will welcome the first 100 guests with either a complimentary glass of wine or a chilled beer! Booking lines are now open for the much anticipated ‘Return of the Roast’ with tables filling fast. The roasting trays are out, the home-made gravy recipe has been tweaked to…
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Crust Wins Best Pizza In The UK At The Italian Awards
Liverpool restaurant, Crust, has scooped the award for Best Pizza in the UK at the Italian Awards for a third time. Going head to head with venues across England, Wales and Ireland, the Bold Street based restaurant was recognised for its delicious, authentic wood-fired pizzas. Owned by Italian brothers Paolo and Donato Cillo, who are also behind the city’s Italian Quarter in Williamson Square, Italian fine dining restaurant Il Forno, all-day eatery Botanico in Woolton Village…
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Liverpool Restaurant Vetch Awarded Two AA Rosettes For Culinary Excellence
Following the successful launch of Vetch earlier this spring, recognition has already begun to materialise for the central Liverpool eatery, with the restaurant being awarded two AA rosettes for culinary excellence. The brainchild of Liverpool-born chef-over Dan McGeorge, Vetch is a 26-cover fine-dining restaurant located on Hope Street, serving up a range of seasonally inspired menus, showcasing modern British cooking interspersed with Nordic and Asian flavour influences. Each dish the team of chefs create is…
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Alternative To The Christmas Roast: 12 Days of Christmas Burgers At Tempest On Tithebarn
Tempest on Tithebarn always likes to do things a bit differently and Christmas is no exception. Indeed, whisper it quietly, but Iain Hoskins and his team have arguably got the city’s best alternative Christmas roast offering – The 12 Days Of Christmas Burgers – with plenty of succulent sides too, available from Tuesday 12 November. Embracing the festive magic with full gusto, at the heart of Tempest’s Christmas menu are twelve mouth-watering burgers, from A…
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LEAF Smithdown Road Turns 5 With A Series Of Celebratory Events
This September, LEAF on Smithdown Road is turning 5 and the team are going to celebrate with lots of fun events, activities and plentiful feasting and drinking. The festivities will run from Monday 23 September and culminate in the big 5th birthday party on Friday 27 September – and everyone’s welcome. The area’s creative and culinary heart is one of the essential destinations in the southern suburbs of the city, offering everything from world-class Sunday…
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New Cocktail Lounge ‘Gloria’s’ Opening This Month
With over £1m invested to bring the old MOJO location into its dazzling new chapter, Gloria’s is set to be Liverpool’s hotspot for all things disco and pop and launches on Friday 27 September. Each evening Gloria’s will start as a sophisticated cocktail lounge with fabulous drinks, segueing into Liverpool’s best dance club with its iconic bright pink floor and luxury booth seating. One of Liverpool’s finest DJs and an integral part of the city’s…
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Ma Boyle’s And Nova Scotia Reveal Their Christmas 2024 Menus
Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery and Nova Scotia have revealed their mouthwatering Christmas 2024 menus. At both locations three courses of fabulous festive feasting are back, featuring a selection of classic choices which are perfect for sharing Christmas with family, friends and colleagues. Favourites like a classic prawn cocktail and pigs in blankets star alongside pan-friend seabass, turkey crown, slow roasted beef brisket and a lentil and winter vegetable roast. And don’t forget four mouth-watering…
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Delifonseca Launches Food & Drink Events To Encourage Local Support
Delifonseca Dockside is launching a series of food and drink events aimed at encouraging more people to visit and support them. Having recently celebrated its 14th birthday, the award-winning Brunswick Way eatery and deli has been serving the community since opening in 2010. Known for its commitment to quality food and drink, Delifonseca, like many in the hospitality industry, is feeling the pressure of rising costs. To help keep the business moving forward, the restaurant…
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Masons Set To Launch Sunday ‘Sundown Sessions’
Popular venue Masons on Seel Street are set to hold off the winter chills and bring a taste of the Balearics to Liverpool city centre on the 29 September with launch of the new look Sunday’s with the first ‘Ibiza-style Sundown Sessions’. Whether you want to enjoy a Masons signature traditional Sunday Roast or a selection of sumptuous dishes from the new Tapas small plates menu, Sunday’s at Masons are set to become memorable. With a chilled Ibiza…
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Delhi House Cafe To Open At The Royal Albert Dock This September
Delhi House Cafe, a favourite in Manchester, is expanding to open in Liverpool this month. Set in The Royal Albert Dock, Delhi House, which is owned and run by a family from Delhi, hopes to introduce a true taste of Modern Indian dining and authentic Delhi flavours to the city. Having relocated from Delhi to Manchester in 2020, Varendra Lamba and his wife Rajinder, their son Sherry and daughter in law Preen, joined forces to create Delhi House Cafe that opened in August 2020 in the…
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Albert’s Schloss Leads The Oktoberfest 2024 Celebrations In Liverpool
Albert’s Schloss is bringing the Oktoberfest celebrations to Liverpool this Autumn (21 September – 6 October). The best bit? No tickets, no entry fee and no booking required. The showtime entertainment that Schloss is so well known for is all included. Revellers are invited to enjoy an array of programmes throughout the 16 days, from Keg Tapping and Sausage Eating to the must-see spectacle of eclectic entertainment and best dressed competitions! It wouldn’t be Oktoberfest…
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Sapporo Unveils Private Dining Space Perfect For Enjoying Sushi And Small Plates
Sapporo, Liverpool’s first and only teppanyaki restaurant, has unveiled a new luxury space that’s perfect for private dining and intimate events, pre and post dinner drinks and where guests can tuck into sushi and Japanese small plates. The beautiful new conservatory has created a further offering for the restaurant that is renowned for its teppanyaki style dining. Guests who don’t want to experience a full teppanyaki show can relax in the new space whilst enjoying…
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The Art School Celebrates 10th Anniversary This September
The Art School in Liverpool will celebrate reaching a decade in business this September. Chef Patron and owner Paul Askew’s restaurant is one of the UK’s leading fine-dining destinations, and during the last decade has been pivotal in helping to shape the city region’s gastronomic ambitions. It’s a truly momentous occasion for Paul and his team who continue to work from their beautiful Victorian home on Sugnall Street. A series of special events are planned…
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Royal Albert Dock Announces Lineup For Free Bank Holiday Festival, Soundbites
As part of its packed programme for Festival of Summer, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool has announced the full lineup for its new free music, food and drink festival, Soundbites. From 2pm, three micro stages will pop up across the estate this bank holiday Saturday and Sunday with visitors able to hear feel-good tunes in Mermaid Courtyard, Britannia Courtyard and in front of the Martin Luther King Jr. Building. Enjoy performances from headliners, Casino (@casino_band_) at…
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Lost In Seel Street: The New Moroccan-Inspired Sports Bar And Live Lounge
A stylish new addition has arrived on Seel Street, bringing a unique blend of Moroccan and European influences to Liverpool’s nightlife. Lost in Seel Street, the sister bar to the popular Lost in Lark Lane, offers a fresh take on the city’s bar scene with its vibrant décor, live sports, and music. Manager Hannah says the venue aims to be more than just another bar: “It’s a beautifully decorated bar which we specifically created so…
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Dicey Reilly’s Irish Sports Bar Kicks Off Premier League Season With Incredible New Food Menu
Liverpool’s favourite Irish Sports Bar Dicey Reilly’s has been busy through the summer months preparing a whole new menu just in time for the start of the 24/25 Premier League season. The popular sports venue has everything you need from a pre-match snack to a half-time sharing box or a full-time feast! From Chef’s Soup of the Day, classic fish and chips or half a roast chicken served with fries and gravy, to a tantalising selection…
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The Best Ice Cream Places In Liverpool
Let’s dive into some of the best ice cream places in Liverpool and the surrounding area.
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.