10 Of The Best Places To Eat In Liverpool, England

A fine dining experience in the heady heights of the UK’s tallest restaurant Panoramic 34, is located on the 34th floor of the West Tower skyscraper. This restaurant offers guests contemporary European cuisine in beautiful surroundings. Located close to the waterfront and with floor-to-ceiling windows, Panoramic 34 has stunning 360° views that extend over Liverpool’s skyline, the River Mersey and the hills of north Wales. The concise but clever menu features tantalising appetisers like rabbit and black pudding with a potato, salad and mustard dressing and mains including pan-fried halibut with curried cauliflower, raisin purée and buttered potato. Alternatively, stop by Panoramic 34 for a cocktail, or book an afternoon tea with finger sandwiches and a selection of pastries.

Alma De Cuba

Located in the beautifully converted former St Patrick’s Catholic Church, which was built in 1788, Alma De Cuba is a vibrant, welcoming restaurant in the heart of Liverpool’s Ropewalks area. Staying true to its former incarnation, the restaurant features original stained glass windows complemented by modern elements lie vibrant red furnishings, exposed brick and arty lighting. Serving an eclectic and flavoursome menu that draws influences from both South American fare and Caribbean cuisine, guests can choose from simple starters like steamed Scottish mussels and succulent mains like the honey and pepper-spiced sticky baby back ribs served with coconut rice, peas and cilantro. On Sundays, guests can enjoy a hearty brunch while Alma De Cuba’s gospel choir sings in the background.

Alma De Cuba, St Peter’s Church, Seel Street, Liverpool, UK, +44 843 504 4692

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White, the first British chef to be awarded three Michelin stars, opened the Liverpool branch of his popular Steakhouse Bar and Grill following the success of his London-based restaurants. Located within the splendid boutique Hotel Indigo, this steakhouse invites guests into a buzzing and warm atmosphere in a light, airy and modern space with bright yellow walls and furnishings. Diners can opt for a simple starter of baked Camembert and crusty bread or crispy fried calamari followed by a meat-lover’s dream – the 16 ounce T-bone steak – or steak and ale pie with minted garden peas.

Situated within the chic, boutique Hope Street Hotel, The London Carriage Works is an award-winning restaurant. It serves contemporary international fare that is overseen by director, chef and local food champion Paul Askew, who also acts as the chairman of the Liverpool Restaurant Association. Askew’s lover of local is clear in his preference for fresh, seasonal produce form the North West region; local suppliers include Wirral-based producers Claremont Farm, famous for its asparagus, and Ward’s Fish, a family fishmongers that has been in business since 1927.