Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Liverpool/Merseyside

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Liverpool/Merseyside? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Casa italia

4.7

4.7 (983)

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Liverpool

About the restaurant

"The Casa Italia Pizzeria and Pastificcio is one of Liverpool’s longest-established eateries and we have been serving the people of Liverpool for over 40 years.

We are a popular, authentic Italian restaurant with a great atmosphere be it day or night. Known for our fresh ingredients, generous portions and the best value Italian wine, low prices make us affordable for everyone.

We are a bustling eatery with traditional Italian interior, we seat 120 downstairs and the upstairs is available for booking parties and functions for up to 60 people. All food is prepared on the premises daily from the pizza dough right down to the home-made tiramisu.

Arrivederci!"

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Rebecca

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Booking for 18 people and still perfect service and food , waiters are lovely and friendly

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool

4.6

4.6 (367)

£26 to £40

Italian

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Located on Castle Street in the heart of Liverpool, Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and large alfresco terrace so you can dine all’aperto “in the open air”. Our Liverpool restaurant features distinctive plush nautical-inspired interiors – the colour of tranquil Italian seas. The friendly team will transport you in style to experience a true taste of Italy, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining.

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar invites you to experience authentic Italian dining in Liverpool. We believe that Italian dining is all about La Dolce Vita – the sweet life! That’s why we use only the finest ingredients to create all of our drinks & dishes. Add to the mix a touch of 1960’s high society glamour and we have the perfect recipe for an authentic, modern, Italian experience in the heart of Liverpool.

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Maureen

Dined 6 days ago

Really fabulous place to eat and take friends. Service fantastic and atmosphere great. Well done all the staff

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Experience

15% off your food bill, Monday & Tuesday

Experience

Wine Wednesday - 50% Off Wine

Experience

DOMENICA ITALIANA AT RIVA BLU

The Restaurant Bar & Grill - Liverpool

4.6

4.6 (293)

£26 to £40

Grill

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Located in Halifax House, in the heart of the busy commercial district on Brunswick Street, The Restaurant Bar & Grill in Liverpool creates an impression as soon as guests walk through the former old banking hall doors. We’re about classic and inspired seasonal cooking, amazing steaks and brilliant cocktails to match. We only serve the very best British beef naturally reared on farms selected by us. We pride ourselves on the philosophy of ingredient provenance and are dedicated to ensuring that every time you visit us, you will have fantastic food and service. This modern, stylish and innovative restaurant is the perfect destination for any occasion, whether it’s a business lunch or simply relaxing with a fabulous cocktail at the bar.

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andreavip

Dined 1 day ago

Can’t fault this place. Our server was excellent & very helpful. Croquets & soufflé for starters, nut roast & fillet steak for mains with spinach & Mac & cheese on the side. We got a welcome drink on arrival & a free bottle of Prosecco because it is my birthday month! Sat in a booth as well. Looking forward to going back!

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Experience

15% off your food bill, Monday & Tuesday

Experience

Wine Wednesday - 50% Off Wine

Experience

Bottomless Brunch

Puffin' Rooms - Liverpool

4.6

4.6 (48)

£26 to £40

British

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Liverpool's most exciting venue offering live jazz nightly and Sunday afternoon blues. This beautiful room features an array of creative and delicious canapes and cocktails and over 200 rare whiskies by the glass. A full compliment of wines and champagnes, plus outstanding small dishes prepared by our chef, await your selection.

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Darren

Dined 2 days ago

Had a lovely time. Our waitress, Amy was amazing and we had a good rapport in minutes. Service was brilliant, cigars were beautiful, and we all enjoyed the experience.

The Cavern Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1165)

£25 and under

British

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Winner of Trip Advisor’s ‘2021 Travellers Choice’ award, The Cavern Restaurant offers the perfect dining experience for visitors both day and night. Located on Liverpool’s vibrant Mathew Street, The Cavern Restaurant operates over two floors and offers a wide choice of mouth-watering dishes.

You’ll find succulent meats expertly cooked with a South American twist, traditional English Fish and Chips and the famous local-favourite ‘Scouse’.

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Cathy

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous environment across from the Cavern Club! Informed staff on GF choices.

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Almost Famous - Liverpool

4.4

4.4 (1274)

£25 and under

Burgers

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Almost Famous burgers were born from a need for a super juicy dripping down your arms no nonsense burger – 100% prime cuts of beef, pillowy soft charred bun, melty cheese and creamy tangy sauces. We smash all these elements together to create the burgers we’ve been known for since day one.

For any bookings above 6 , please email us on liverpool@almostfamousburgers.com and we'll get back to you ASAP.

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Nicola

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

The food was lovely. However the whole place felt dirty, the toilets were absolutely disgusting mould and slime all over the top of the taps when washing my hands. If I would have visited the toilets before my meal I wouldn’t have eaten there. Let’s hope the kitchen is cleaner.

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Experience

Bottomless Famous

Experience

FESTIVE AF Bottomless Brunch

Panam Restaurant & Bar

4.4

4.4 (485)

£25 and under

American

Liverpool

About the restaurant

With close to 16,000 sq ft of restaurant, bar and event space over two floors, PANAM Liverpool offers three bars, mezzanine dining, and spectacular dockside view

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Rebecca

Dined 2 days ago

We came to Pan am for bottomless brunch. Food was excellent and good options on the set menu. Drinks menu was great. Staff couldn’t do enough and were very accommodating. We were served by Carolina and Bobby. It was my sisters hen party and they helped make it a special night.

Gino D'Acampo Liverpool

4.2

4.2 (375)

£25 and under

Contemporary Italian

Liverpool

About the restaurant

I’m so excited to announce the third restaurant in partnership with hotel giant Melia, is Gino D’Acampo Old Hall Street.

It’s a beautiful modern open plan restaurant with floor to ceiling windows overlooking Old Hall Street. Talking of skylines, you have to visit Sky Bar 360 on the top floor, it’s a huge contemporary terrace which has unrivalled views over Liverpool and the River Mersey, I can’t wait for you to see it.

Serving real Italian food as it should be, the menu really does have something for everyone. Check out my new lounge bar as well, it serves one of the biggest selections of Prosecco, sparkling wine and Franciacorta in the UK, with over 30 varieties for you to choose from. Pop by for a drink after work or enjoy one or two while you dine, the choice is yours.

Buon Appetito.

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Keith

Dined 2 days ago

Really enjoyed ourselves. Menu was great, food delivered and atmosphere in the restaurant very cool

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Gino's Sunday Roast Experience

360 Sky Bar

4.2

4.2 (258)

£25 and under

Italian

Liverpool

About the restaurant

Located on the 18th floor of INNSiDE by Meliá, Gino D’Acampo 360 Sky Bar and Sky Bar Terrace are two of Liverpool’s most coveted venues. Combining world-class cocktails with unrivalled views of the city’s skyline, the exclusive restaurant and bars deliver an unforgettable experience.

Soak up the sun along with the incredible scenery at the newly opened Sky Bar Terrace. Suspended over 270 feet above the ground, the contemporary terrace is the highest alfresco bar in Liverpool and unquestionably the chicest spot from which to watch the setting sun.
When the night draws in along with the weather, the drinks continue to flow at 360 Sky Bar. Here guests can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Liverpool and beyond, with the venue’s resident DJs playing long into the night.

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CaveyJulez

Dined 7 days ago

The bar is a great place to view the city, especially as it changes from day to night. Service, food and cocktails were all very good. Prices are premium but the setting lends itself well for a special occasion.

Red Dog Saloon - Liverpool

3.9

3.9 (1238)

£25 and under

Barbecue

Liverpool

About the restaurant

American hickory smoked Bar-B-Q, great burgers and darn good cocktails!

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Micayla

Dined 6 days ago

Ordered the platter for two - food was amazing will definitely be visiting again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service was excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️