It's that time of the year again when ribbons of twinkling lights line the streets and your favourite dining spots put up their trees, ready to feature in your festive social media pictures. This city got the memo this year and will be decking its halls in style; think custom wreaths, delicate baubles and pine cone parties - all of which feature in our guide to the best Instagrammable Christmas restaurants in Liverpool.
Liverpool's Instagrammable Christmas Restaurants
Gaucho
The Argentinian steak restaurant Gaucho really knows how to wow all year round and Christmas is no exception. Located within the former Bank of Liverpool, the Grade II-listed building boasts towering marble pillars and tall ceilings that look over plush wreaths and twinkling lights.
At the heart of the space, you'll find a grand, illuminated Christmas tree looking over diners as they tuck into the eatery's signature premium Black Angus steak as part of a festive set menu, featuring three courses for £45 (including chorizo sirloin with a strip of juicy crackling).
On the hunt for Instagrammable Christmas restaurants in Liverpool city centre? Gaucho's got you.
Albert's Schloss
This year, Albert's Schloss will be charming us with its usual Alpine decor along with dazzling Christmas trees to amp up the winter lodge feel. It promises this year's Wunderbar celebrations to be its most extravagant yet, with Bavarian brass bands, choirs and more.
Get cosy among seasonal ornaments and tuck into a bespoke menu, whipped up just for November and December. Think sauerbraten beef Wellingtons, schweinshaxe (roasted pork knuckle) and more, followed by its signature apple strudel.
Alpine-inspired winter decor is what this bier haus does best.
Browns Brasserie & Bar
Known for its affordable set menus and elegant interiors, Browns Brasserie & Bar will be getting in the spirit this year with a Christmas tree, wreaths and more. Seasonal touches will elevate the Liverpool ONE restaurant across its ground floor and mezzanine levels, welcoming diners in to enjoy its festive feast.
Come for a glass of bubbly and stay for a seasonal afternoon tea with your family, or a delicious meal with friends featuring maple and cinnamon glazed pork belly, and a roast root vegetable, walnut and almond tart.
Browns Brasserie & Bar's interiors really sleigh around this time of year.
Papillon
If dining at one of the most Christmassy and Instagrammable restaurants in Liverpool sounds like a bit of you, then venture over to Papillon on Hope Street this season to revel in its butterfly-themed decor and sparkling embellishments.
Soak up Georgian Quarter views, vibrant wreaths and plenty of glittery touches as you dig into pub classics like honey-glazed chorizo bites, pork and Stornoway black pudding sausage rolls and BBQ pulled jackfruit tacos.
The light and airy eatery will be transformed this Christmas.
The Ivy
The Ivy on Castle Street is getting in the festive spirit with its Alpine Winter Wonderland-themed affair. Join the luxurious restaurant in Liverpool for pinecone scenes, frosted leaves and even the odd appearance from Santa Claus from the 13th of November.
Dine with your friends in a magical setting and delight in fine wines, seasonal cocktails and scrumptious two or three courses. Chow down on turkey ballotine with apricot, cranberry and pork stuffing, foraged wild mushroom and truffle linguine, and more.
You'll be walking in a Winter Wonderland at The Ivy.
The Botanist
We've got our eyes set on The Botanist for a real traditional, Christmas feel when it comes to restaurant decor suitable for our Instagram feed this season. With two locations across Liverpool ONE and Albert Dock, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to wining and dining among twinkling lights.
The restaurant is popular for its festive workshops and live music, not to mention whipping up droolworthy spreads that'll have you rolling home - think world-famous hanging kebabs and espresso martini tiramisus to finish.
Have baubles of fun at The Botanist this Christmas.
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