Food & Drink
This is a selection of our local food recommendations. All/most of these have good vegan options.
Lots of food stalls, run by local independent food establishments, under one roof. They also have an in-house bar. Keep an eye out for monthly makers' markets.
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baltic market
107 Stanhope StLots of food stalls, run by local independent food establishments, under one roof. They also have an in-house bar. Keep an eye out for monthly makers' markets.
Homemade and authentic Kashmiri food at this family-run restaurant/takeaway (collection only). A personal favourite, which offers great value for money, though wait times can be long.
Fozia's
155 Picton RoadHomemade and authentic Kashmiri food at this family-run restaurant/takeaway (collection only). A personal favourite, which offers great value for money, though wait times can be long.
Bundobust
17-19 Bold StIndian street food restaurant with laid back atmosphere
Very popular Indian street food restaurant with lovely decor
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Mowgli Street Food
69 Bold StVery popular Indian street food restaurant with lovely decor
Vegetarian Indian food (not to be confused with BIR cuisine)
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Sanskruti Restaurant
Bixteth StreetVegetarian Indian food (not to be confused with BIR cuisine)
LEAF on Smithdown Rd.
Smithdown RoadBreakfast, lunch, dinner, speciality tea, cocktails
Down the Hatch
62 Duke StVegan junk food
Little Furnace
178 Smithdown RdWood fired pizza
Hafla Hafla
73 Lark LnMiddle Eastern bites. Kebabs and halloumi fries come to mind.
Quite meaty food - the best shawarma I've had so far, though Uber Eats orders don't always go to plan so I'd recommend collecting. Great value for money.
Shawarma lodge lane
Lodge LaneQuite meaty food - the best shawarma I've had so far, though Uber Eats orders don't always go to plan so I'd recommend collecting. Great value for money.
ON THE GO
Halal Korean corn dogs, mac and cheese, milk cakes, etc. Check the reviews for yourself.
Sham Eastern Sweets
Think baklava, kunafa etc. Freshly made instore.
Sana Sweets
South Asian sweets and bites - gulab jamun, rasmalai, chaat, samosa etc.
Maranto's
57-63 Lark LnLovely Italian restaurant
Italian-run business selling sandwiches, calzones, desserts and other things. There are queues sout the door at lunchtime. Food is delicious and brilliant value.
fritto
149 Smithdown RoadItalian-run business selling sandwiches, calzones, desserts and other things. There are queues sout the door at lunchtime. Food is delicious and brilliant value.
The Lodge Ale House & Kitchen
33 Lark LnPub grub
Long established restaurant serving "British Indian restaurant (BIR)" cuisine. I haven't personally been, but I've heard great things.
Sultans Palace
75-77 Victoria StLong established restaurant serving "British Indian restaurant (BIR)" cuisine. I haven't personally been, but I've heard great things.
Long established restaurant serving "British Indian restaurant (BIR)" cuisine. I haven't personally been, but I've heard great things.
Tiffin
Long established restaurant serving "British Indian restaurant (BIR)" cuisine. I haven't personally been, but I've heard great things.
Artisan bakery, located off cute Lark Lane. There are often queues out the door, but service is quick. VERY nice pastries.
Lunko by the Lane
Artisan bakery, located off cute Lark Lane. There are often queues out the door, but service is quick. VERY nice pastries.
Our go-to place for donuts, located on cute Lark Lane. They sometimes have offered on Top Good To Go. We visit here weekly...
Doogle's Donuts
Our go-to place for donuts, located on cute Lark Lane. They sometimes have offered on Top Good To Go. We visit here weekly...
I'm told they do Liverpools best hot chocolate. Located on the Albert Dock, in central Liverpool.
Rough Hand Made
I'm told they do Liverpools best hot chocolate. Located on the Albert Dock, in central Liverpool.
Local Spots
A cute road, near Sefton Park, with plenty of quirky shops, restaurants, cafés and bars.
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Lark Lane
Lark LaneA cute road, near Sefton Park, with plenty of quirky shops, restaurants, cafés and bars.
If you're struggling to find a place to eat, you'll find somewhere here (in the city centre). Lots and lots of restaurants, cafés and bars.
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Bold Street
Bold StreetIf you're struggling to find a place to eat, you'll find somewhere here (in the city centre). Lots and lots of restaurants, cafés and bars.
Only a 5-10 minute walk away. This is a great spot for a run, walk, picnic, or whatever! Keep an eye out for events held at the park, or the Sefton Park Palmhouse.
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Sefton Park
Sefton ParkOnly a 5-10 minute walk away. This is a great spot for a run, walk, picnic, or whatever! Keep an eye out for events held at the park, or the Sefton Park Palmhouse.
A popular place for visitors. Very nice area, with plenty to do.
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Albert Dock
24 Edward PavilionA popular place for visitors. Very nice area, with plenty to do.
You'll find both of Liverpool's well-known cathedrals (one at each end), and a few food spots nearby.
Hope Street
Hope StreetYou'll find both of Liverpool's well-known cathedrals (one at each end), and a few food spots nearby.
Take a walk along Liverpool's waterfront here at Otterspool
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The Otterspool Promenade
Otterspool DriveTake a walk along Liverpool's waterfront here at Otterspool
See the statues of "Another Place", by artist Antony Gormley. This beach isn't very close, but reachable by bus/train.
Crosby Beach
See the statues of "Another Place", by artist Antony Gormley. This beach isn't very close, but reachable by bus/train.
Things To Do
Go for a skate at one of the roller discos here. You can rent skates and grab a bite/drink.
IWF Rollerdrome
3 Regent RoadGo for a skate at one of the roller discos here. You can rent skates and grab a bite/drink.
Theatres
Everyman Cinema
35 WhitechapelLiverpool Playhouse Theatre
Williamson SquareLiverpool Empire Theatre
Lime StreetMuseums
Tate Liverpool
Mann IslandIziko Lomhlaba
William Brown StreetI-Museum yaseLiverpool
Mann IslandSpa/Self-Care
Adam and Eve Turkish Bath
187 Smithdown RdJust down Smithdown Road; this is the place for your hammam.
Masjids/Mosques
Hamza centre (community centre)
Liverpool Mosque and Islamic Institute
Shah Jalal Mosque Liverpool
Abdullah Quilliam Mosque
8-10 Brougham AvenueBritain's first mosque
Al-Rahma Mosque
Arguably Liverpool's biggest & most popular mosque
Al-Ghazali Centre