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There\u2019s no place quite like Liverpool when it comes to a great night out whether you\u2019re looking for fabulous food in places like Barnacle and The Ivy, or a drink with your mates at Ma Boyles or the Municipal.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re always spoilt for choice in Liverpool \u2013 especially this year when the city will be home to a host of new venues we can\u2019t wait to welcome and enjoy \u2026<\/p>\n

Dishoom<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Credit:Credit: Dishoom Permit Room <\/p>\n

Top tier Indian restaurant chain Dishoom is set to open its first Liverpool venue in March, introducing Permit Room at\u00a0Exchange Court. Offering an all-day caf\u00e9 and bar which will serve up sharing dishes, curries and bar snacks while guests listen to great music, it\u2019s a salute to the permit rooms, beer bars and drinking holes of Bombay \u2013 and it sounds amazing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Flat Iron<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Credit:Credit: Flat Iron<\/p>\n

Liverpool loves a steak, so it\u2019s great to see specialists\u00a0Flat Iron joining Castle Street\u2019s already thriving food scene, and complementing the likes of Hawskmoor and Gaucho in the city. Flat Iron\u2019s well known for serving quality steak at an affordable price but while the menu will focus on its signature dish you can also expect changing specials, wagyu dishes and its famous green chilli cheeseburger when it opens this summer.<\/p>\n

Burger & Sauce at Central Station<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Already open, you can enjoy fresh handmade burgers with one of three special sauces: Classic Homemade, a spicy Signature Sauce and, if you want to turn up the heat, a Smokin\u2019 Hot BBQ <\/strong>Sauce. Its concept is that a burger should be simple, great tasting and a good price whether it\u2019s beef, chicken, cod or veggie!<\/p>\n

Jerk Junction in Liverpool ONE<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Credit:Credit: Jerk Junction<\/p>\n

Another one already there and just begging to be sampled is Jerk Junction which has moved into the old Gourmet Burger Kitchen location in Liverpool ONE\u2019s Terrace. Promising the best Caribbean food outside of the island, the menu includes rice and peas, its famous jerk chicken, and traditional curry goat \u2013 \u2018and it\u2019s always big portions and big love\u2019.<\/p>\n

Parliament Square Coffee on Cook Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Credit:Credit: Parliament Square Coffee<\/p>\n

Husband and wife team Chris and Hayley opened Parliament Square Coffee on Crump Street in the Baltic Triangle in 2023, serving up speciality coffee alongside a fresh seasonal brunch menu. They expanded with a second site on Clarence Street in the Georgian Quarter and a third Cook Street venue is \u2018coming soon\u2019. What makes it special is not just its exceptional food and drink but that it goes the extra mile, creating opportunities for young people with additional needs and workplaces where neurodiversity is not just accepted but celebrated. Its academy offers specialist barista training for 15 to 18 year olds.<\/p>\n

Hotel Indigo has launched Barrel & Chapel<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"ChapelCredit: Hotel Indigo<\/p>\n

Barrel & Chapel in Liverpool is a relaxed and stylish new city hangout\u00a0you\u2019ll find on the on the ground floor of Hotel Indigo. The vibe is chilled and the menu is filled with delicious pizzas, burgers, bowls and bar bites perfect for a quick lunch or a fun, no-fuss evening.\u00a0In the place of what was the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, it\u2019s focusing on laid-back vibes, killer cocktails and comfort food done right.<\/p>\n

Bold Street Coffee will open at Duke Street Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"DukeCredit: Duke Street Market<\/p>\n

Fifteen years after it opened its first branch in Liverpool, Bold Street Coffee has gone from strength to strength and it\u2019s planning further expansion this year including a new venue in Duke Street Market from this month. Look forward to amazing coffee, breakfasts and bagels, and its boss buoys, toasted brioche buns filled with scrambled eggs, melted cheese and tasty toppings like bacon, sausage, aubergine and smashed avocado.<\/p>\n

The Shandon Bells, Hope Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Credit:Credit: The Shandon Bells<\/p>\n

From the team that brought The Vines back to life, conserved St Peter\u2019s Tavern and restored The Monro, this month sees the opening of The Shandon Bells, \u201d a tiny corner of Cork, right here in Liverpool \u201c. It\u2019ll be serving up perfectly poured pints of Guinness, Murphy\u2019s and Beamish and, to go with them, Tayto and toasties. The Shandon Bells is also going to have five local casks that will rotate regularly, and traditional Irish music with live performances that\u2019ll guarantee a top atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Mersey Ferries will welcome a new food operator<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"MerseyCredit: Mersey Ferries<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re enjoying a river cruise and seeing the world-famous waterfront sites or letting your hair down on one of the music-led \u2018dance-the-night-away\u2019 evening excursions, you\u2019ll soon be able to add beautiful food to the magical menu. Mersey Ferries is set to announce a new food partner who\u2019ll deliver high quality food and drink on board, at terminals and more.<\/p>\n

Find the best food & drink deals around the city this January here<\/a>.
\nKeep up to date with all the latest foodie news in Liverpool here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Find out what\u2019s good up North on our new platform, The Northern Guide.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

From the best hotels, beauty spots, days out, food and more up North \u2013 visit\u00a0thenorthernguide.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow The Northern Guide on Instagram\u00a0HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n