Best Coffee Shops in Liverpool

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When searching for the best coffee shops in Liverpool you will be amazed with the variety that the city holds. Some of these incredible places are inspired by contemporary comedic arts and some by their travels and exposure to the origins of coffee, which really reflects on the city’s creativity. With this list, you can take a seat and savour the best ten coffee shops of Liverpool.
The Brink


This amazing café proves that you don’t need alcohol to have fun, as their amazing non-alcoholic beverages will blow your mind with their uniqueness. They provide a range of events to encourage the incredible sense of community, which are educational, entertaining and inspirational. Their aim is to combat the city’s alcohol problem, by encouraging families to spend time together and enjoying the activities of open mic, live music and film club as an alternative to visiting a bar. The Brink offers a yearly membership, for which you can apply inside to get their amazing offers.

Address: 15-21 Parr Street, Liverpool L1 4JN Website: www.thebrinkliverpool.com
92 Degrees Coffee

This is an incredible coffee shop combined with a micro roastery is led by a group of coffee enthusiasts, who believe that coffee is more than just caffeine. They have taken inspiration from cafes all over the world through their travels to create this amazing coffee shop. The coffee beans are sourced from sustainable farms, and are roasted right in front of the customers, and the aroma is truly breath-taking. The interior is vintage styled with very comfortable couches and has some of the best pasties around that really suit the taste of their coffee.

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Address: 24 Hardman Street, Liverpool L1 9AX Website: www.92degreescoffee.com
Coffee and Fandisha

The bare wooden frame of the roof is creatively entangled by the stray wires that hold the exposed lightbulbs, this interior really creates a nice, modern style that certainly creates a sense of autonomy. The travelling owners strive to bring you coffee all the way from Ethiopia, where the history of coffee began. Their delicious homemade pressed juices are a delicious addition to their inventive salads and toasties. And if you’re a hot chocolate lover, this is a place for you, as their amazing cocoa beans are sourced from Venezuela. They are very active on their social media, which means you will be updated on their new deals as well as upcoming events.

Address: 5 Brick Street, Liverpool L1 0BL Website: www.facebook.com/coffeefandisha
The Egg

This café is certainly a must visit for those who are either vegan or vegetarian. It has a bohemian atmosphere which attracts a very diverse crowd, but is especially popular with students and artists, which may be because of their independent art gallery. The interior is quite original with its wooden beams that are exposed and painted with purple paint, which were then decorated with paintings of shining, golden leaves that really depict that the café is focused on the details of their food and drink. This café supports all types of art, whether it is spoken word poetry or physical paintings. Their discounts are all available in the menu.

Address: Top Floor, 16-18 Newington, Liverpool L1 4ED Website: www.eggcafe.co.uk
Soul Café

If you’re feeling indecisive and don’t know if you want a snack or a full lunch, this is the place to visit as it offers a very open menu that contains salads, soups, stews, toasties, bagels, and the list goes on. To fit to their name, in the background you will find some soul music to boost your experience of Soul Café that has won a lot of awards for the amazing dining experiences it has brought to many customers. Their vouchers are available online, and students are encouraged to visit along as they also get a discount.

Address: 114 Bold Street, Liverpool L1 4HY Website: www.soulcafeboldstreetliverpool.com
Unit 51

The café that is placed in the heart of the Baltic Creative Campus really reflects on Liverpool’s reputation as a capital of culture. Their events list is created by the cafes staff with the inclusion of customers, artists and all other creative souls of the community. They feel very strongly about supporting the community through these events, but also advertise the local Baglery, which keeps them stocked with bagels, as well as other businesses that have brought them Cains Raisin Beer also brought by the locals.

Address: Baltic Creative Campus, Jamaica Street, Liverpool L1 0AH Website: www.unit51.co.uk
Café Tabac

One of the first bohemian cafes opened in Liverpool has let in their first customers back in 1974 and they promise that their standards have not changed. Live music for every day of the week of any kind is one of the reasons as to why the café has regular clients who enjoy their homemade bread which is baked daily. A candle lit cinema room is also available, and is used for the film events that are hosted every Monday at the café and you can request what film you wish to see ranging from the Lion King to the Godfather, which is quite a variety. Once you register as a customer, you will be provided with a card which will give you a discount.

Address: 126 Bold Street, Liverpool L1 4JA Website: www.cafetabac.co.uk
Cow and Co Café

This amazing café has evolved from a design store that opened in 2009, but having added in a coffee machine the owners decided to invest in baristas that make really incredible drinks. Their delicious coffee is sourced from Origin and is claimed to be the best not just in Liverpool, but the entirety of the UK. Their mouth-watering menus provide the most amazing food and are updated and changed seasonally. Along with vegetarians and vegans, this café also welcomes your furry friends so you don’t have to leave them to fend for themselves at home and can enjoy the experience of this café with you.

Address: 15 Cleveland Square, Liverpool L1 5BE Website: www.cowandcocafe.com
Leaf

Formed inside an imaginative environment Leaf has first started off as a tiny tea shop in Static Gallery and has developed into a place that was built up by like-minded people, who appreciate amazing food and beverages of a great quality. If you’re looking to enjoy the nation’s most enjoyable drink this is the place of your dreams in which you’ll find over forty loose leaf teas, as suitable for the café’s name. Their coffees also have a nice variety and of course the baristas will not disappoint you, and they will be sure to decorate your cup before you’ve sunk into a chair to enjoy your drink. Leaf aims to bring together a variety of people, which is mirrored in their unusual seating arrangements of intimate two seat tables, an odd Victorian couch and armchair, as well as a large bench.

Address: 65-67 Bold Street, Liverpool L1 4EZ Website: www.thisisleaf.co.uk
81 Renshaw Street

The comedy driven coffee shop is certainly one to visit when in need of some hilarious entertainment. They offer food for vegans and vegetarians, while oozing with creativity of their food and drink. The best cakes around are to be found here and are certainly celebrated well with their Free Cake Friday offer. And if the walls of your house feel bare, you can feel free to purchase some of the inventive and abstract paintings that grace the walls of this café. They host many events throughout the week for which you should visit their website.

Address: 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool L1 2SJ Website: www.facebook.com/81Renshaw

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Top 10 Restaurants in Liverpool

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After a long day of enjoying the lively and artistic culture of Liverpool you will probably be starving, but with the wide selection of restaurants it is truly a challenge to pick which eatery to visit. Here is a selection of the top ten restaurants of Liverpool.

Rookwood BBQ

Previously known as Tapas Tapas, this restaurant has been renovated and chose to turn away from small Spanish plates and now serves as an amazing steakhouse. Their food is very experimental, and so are the sauces for the burgers, which the owners invented themselves. Many of the visitors have picked up on the beer sauce that accompanies the chips, and all said that it works unbelievingly great. Although the dishes are simple, the ingredients used and the detailed that the cooks pay close attention to really create an amazing experience.

Address: 14 Back Colquitt Street. Liverpool, L1 4DE    Website: http://ift.tt/1K2XBwc

Salt House Tapas

The restaurant that highly promotes the friendly sense of community is known for its famous Table 14, which is a table in which strangers sit together to enjoy their meals, which isn’t what many restaurants do. Salt House Tapas really loves to create very contemporary dishes of tapas, with hand carved hams, bar snacks and incredibly tasty puddings. Some of their recipes are shared on their website, so you can always feel free to use their recommendations of food for your own. Their daily offers are shown on their blackboards inside of their restaurant, just in case you’d miss them.

Address: 1 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 3DW    Website: http://ift.tt/172CNjj

Lucha Libre

Rather than provoking the stereotypical, commercial cactuses and sombreros, you’re left to enjoy the alternative Mexican movie posters and heroes of wrestling that can be found covering the brick walls. Rather than bringing you a little taste of Mexico, you will be jetted off to Jalisco, where the restaurant drew all of its inspiration. If you’re over 18 then you can celebrate your birthday in the restaurant with a free meal as long as you bring valid ID. If you sign up for their newsletter through their website, you will also be able to get a lot more discounts.

Address: 96 Wood Street, Liverpool L1 4DQ    Website: http://ift.tt/1qtvcYZ

HOST

This is an amazing Pan-Asian eatery with beautiful exposed brick walls and bench seating. Besides their amazing combination of what is best in Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisines, the restaurant takes pride in the 1950s inspired environment that was created with style. With the Metropolitan and Anglican cathedrals acting as picturesque bookends, HOST provides an incredible view of the idyllic Georgian Quarter from the outside seating area. Along with their offers, HOST provides many intriguing recipes on their website that are definitely worth a try.

Address: 31 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9HX    Website: www.ho-st.co.uk

Slim’s Pork Chop Express

This is one of the finest smokehouses of Liverpool with a relaxed dining atmosphere that offers world class food. Some of their food, as well as interior design, show a big nod towards the area of Chinatown by the references to Big Trouble in Little China. The restaurant also supports the locals by allowing them to put their artistic skill to practice on the beautiful murals. Enjoy their delicious food by the romantic candlelight as you fall in love with your food. Make sure to explore their social media regularly to see their newest discounts.

Address: 85 Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4BB    Website: http://ift.tt/1ttix8w

Manzo

Born from the brothers’ love for Italian cuisine and passion for honest food is this amazing Italian grill house. This restaurant provides amazing contemporary dishes, with some traditional favourites. The wide food menu has a wide range of foods available for vegetarian and those who cannot tolerate gluten. The menu is accompanied by their bespoke Italian wine list which will make you feel as if Liverpool was your home. You can certainly enjoy your sunny day on the green courtyard deck which overlooks Chevasse Park. On their website you will find their wide selection of offers.

Address: 4 Kenyons Steps, Chavasse Park, Liverpool L1 3DF    Website: www.manzogrill.co.uk

Il Forno

The restaurant deemed to be one of the UK’s top ten Italian restaurants by The Times is definitely one you will need to visit. The uniqueness of the dishes is created through the experience of traditional kitchen of the Italian family of chefs who add a creative flair to their mouth-watering food. Their amazing pizzas are wood-burned and sourced from traditional ingredients that include their award-winning olive oil that really adds an amazing taste to their foods. A subscription to their newsletter, and a visit to their website will grace you with regularly updated offers that really encourage family visits.

Address: 132 Duke Street, Liverpool L1 5AG    Website: www.ilforno.co.uk

Cargo

This family run restaurant will provide you with a great view across the Mersey with romantic views of the sunset. The food is beautifully cooked by the authentic Mediterranean chefs, who locally source their ingredients. To help you save up and enjoy your evening, there is a separate menu set up for individual days so that you can enjoy your meal at the lowest of prices. To get even more discounts, you can become a member on their website and the staff will be sure to update you on their offers.

Address: 19 Princes Parade, Liverpool L3 1BD    Website: http://ift.tt/25CzeCd

Maray

This beautiful restaurants small plates can be enjoyed with the beautiful atmosphere created through the pendant lights and bare brick walls. Their delicious food is seasonal, subtle and sophisticated, with their main focus being the aspect of sharing, as they recommend two to three plates per person. It is the travelling of three friends that have allowed this restaurant to exist by the coexistence of ideas taken from various cultures to create something special. Their offers and gift vouchers are available for order on their website.

Address: 91 Bold Street, Liverpool L1 4HF    Website: www.maray.co.uk

Gusto

This restaurant takes its motto to heart when it comes to ‘eating with friends’, as they will happily sit parties of up to 40 people at a single table! With this restaurant, you will never have to dine alone. The Italian restaurant has a contemporary buzz, and has a very modern and stylish interior with dim lighting to set the cosy atmosphere. It is situated in the Albert Docks, so it has one of the nicest views of Liverpool and holds a variety of events that can be viewed in their event pack. To tap into the special deals, you can get an official gift card, which works in all branches of Gusto.

Address: Edward Pavillion, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AF    Website: http://ift.tt/1ast3mN

 

Source: Top 10 Restaurants in Liverpool

Top 10 Pubs in Liverpool

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Grove Beer Tap & Grill

With astoundingly modern architecture this pub is very welcoming for all families. A beautiful mini-garden hangs and grows above the bar to add to the dark wood mahogany structure. The interior is very well lit through its full glass façade and low hanging lights above the sleek tables. Their amazing food selection is served whole-heartedly and with great attention to detail so that you can never resist eating more and more. Their menu changes on the seasons so that you can always find yourself new favourites. They hold a variety of events, which means lots of discounts available.
Address: Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4NR    Website: www.facebook.com/grovebeergarden

Brookhouse

Since Liverpool is known for its lively community that boasts in sport, this pub has the perfect atmosphere to enjoy the community spirit with burgers and amazing beer. It is a very traditional building which dates all the way back to 1878. If you’re looking for a peaceful place, this is a pub you must visit. The pub prides itself in the very British selection of traditional meals, with a special kids menu that really encourages the visits of families. Once you sign up to their newsletter and visit their website you are sure to find amazing offers.
Address: 467 Smithdown Road, Liverpool L15 5AE    Website: www.thebrookhouseliverpool.co.uk

Pen Factory

As the name suggests, the building that now houses a pub once was a pen factory. While enjoying the intimate atmosphere created by candlelight and a warming fire in the corner, you will certainly find a great selection of beers in their menu which is constantly updated to suit everyone’s needs. Exhibiting the community spirit of Liverpool, the Pen Factory serves beer sourced from the Liverpool Organic Brewery. The white-washed brick walls really make the place seem like it’s been around for a long while, but the post-industrial simplicity makes the canteen-looking pub really cosy.
Address: 13 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BQ    Website: www.pen-factory.co.uk

The Baltic Fleet

Brewing their own traditional, yet fresh ale downstairs in their cellars is the Baltic Fleet with a very elegant structure. The nautical décor is certainly suitable for the location of the pub, as it is really close to the docks and it is as outlandish as it can get. On a cold day you and your family can sit down and enjoy the food by the log burners which really create charming effect. It is a 19^th century pub with a very elegant mahogany bar. If you’re into ghost stories, the owners claim that the place is haunted by ghosts who will confirm it to be the soul of Liverpool itself. It even has secret tunnels that lead to the docks and to the old red light district of Cornhill. Of course these were made for the crews of ships, of which the story can be found on the pub’s website, along with their offers.
Address: 33A Wapping, Liverpool L1 8DQ    Website: www.balticfleetpubliverpool.com

The Kazimier Garden

This is a truly beautiful pub taking the shape of a garden, in which you can warm up by the large open fire burner, or inside one of the classy train carriages that open exclusively in winter to make sure your getaway is not ruined by the cold and rainy British weather. Yet if you still want to enjoy your beer and food outside, you will find yourself sheltered from the rain by the recycled plastic roof. Their drinks and food menus change and evolve frequently, so that in winter your heart is warmed by their excellent mulls, and in the summer it is cooled down by their incredible slush and ice cream. Their offers are available through their website, along with the festival atmosphere of live music events which are also listed.
Address: 32 Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4BE    Website: www.thekazimier.co.uk

Peter Kavanagh’s

As the locals describe it, this pub is a home-away-from-home which is visited by a variety of people – professionals, students, locals. This pub has a historic interior with very unusual décor of ornaments that hang off the ceiling. The pub contains detailed murals which depict a selection of the work of Charles Dickens, Peter Kavanagh himself has commissioned a Scottish painter Eric Harald Macbeth Robertson for this task, which even after refurbishments has remained intact. The walls that have not been painted have framed photographs which show the history of Liverpool’s culture. On shelves you will notice multiple antiques that support this history, in the form of sewing machines, plates and even a bike.
Address: 2-6 Egerton Street, Liverpool L8 7LY    Website: www.twitter.com/peterkavanaghs

The Peacock

With the inclusive atmosphere brought about by medieval feasting tables you will certainly get the sense of community in this pub, which is well lit by beautiful chandeliers. In the centre of the pub you will find a big, red pizza cooker that provides the amazing meals which is what the place is famous for. You can watch your pizza being made from scratch to suit your needs. Although they don’t have discounts, this is still the perfect spot to visit on a Friday evening, as they serve free BBQ and cocktails in their extravagant garden starting from 6pm, now that’s a great way to start off the weekend.
Address: 51 Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4AZ    Website: www.peacock-liverpool.com

The Caledonia

To accompany their wide range of ales, the Caledonia is home to live music with the focus on Folk, Roots and Jazz which really built them a great reputation. It acts as a community centre for the locals, as well as for the creative clientele and students, all of which have prevented closure that threatened the young and enthusiastic landlady. Because of this, the community has grown even more united than it was before and welcomes all. The offers on their menu make sure that families get the best out of their experience here. A bonus that makes this place a gem, is that pets are allowed, so you can enjoy your visit with all parts of the family.
Address: 22 Caledonia Street, Liverpool L7 7DX    Website: www.thecaledonialiverpool.com

Ship & Mitre

This pub is famous for its traditional British meal, as well as their hand-pulled ales and a huge selection of roughly two-hundred beers which are both draught and bottled. The current name of the pub is a smooth combination of its two previous names – The Flagship and The Mitre. The pub certainly lives up to its name with the amazing décor of the downstairs area styled as an inside of a ship, which quite contrasts with the upstairs area of Art Deco features. If you’re a fan of beer, this is the place to go and celebrate their beer festival and multiple events that carry on throughout the year.
Address: 133 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2JH    Website: www.theshipandmitre.com

Ye Cracke

This popular pub is mostly known for being the place often visited by John Lennon during his studies at the Liverpool Arts College. It’s also known to have had connections with The Dissenters, to whom a plaque is displayed at the bar. After all, this 19^th century pub is steeped deep in history as it is one of the oldest pubs of Liverpool that is home to the War Room, in which overseas war strategies would have been discussed. In addition, the walls display framed artwork which dates from the late 1960s. The pub keeps the community entertained with a lot of events, which you can be updated on via their website.
Address: 13 Rice Street, Liverpool L1 9BB   Website: www.yecracke.co.uk