The culinary scene in this city is unmatched - from Ropewalks to Allerton Road, we're spoilt with a diverse range of cuisine featuring Michelin-starred eateries and authentic Greek spots. What's more, it's forever expanding with exciting, brand-new venues and we've got the lowdown on the hottest new openings.
If you're keen to be one of the first to try new eateries, then keep up to date with our guide to Liverpool's new restaurants.
Restaurants Opening In Liverpool In 2025
El Gato Negro - Open Now
Popular Spanish restaurant El Gato Negro announced that it was leaving its Exchange Flags site earlier this year, and now fans can rejoice, as they've confirmed that their new location will be on Castle Street. This building once housed Viva Brazil, which closed at the beginning of 2025.
Chef patron Simon Shaw has earned Michelin recognition and AA Rosettes over the years, with a menu that features the likes of aged Manchego, charcuterie boards and hispi cabbage. The new space will be totally transformed to fit the style of El Gato Negro, though you can expect the same delicious tapas from their original site that we all know and love.
Expect tasty tapas at El Gato Negro.
Club Fish - Open Now
Bold Street destination The Italian Club Fish sadly closed its doors at the start of 2025, but they have recently launched their new stall as of early March. This can be found at Duke Street Food and Drink Market, simply known as Club Fish.
The seafood restaurant has been around since 2009, bringing its customers only the highest quality dishes. The original restaurant served the likes of spaghetti alle vongole, whole grilled lobster or nduja prawn pasta, so you can expect plenty of tasty treats on their new menu too.
Expect Italian goods at this new food stall.
Pilgrim - Opening Summer 2025
After a four-year hiatus, My Million Pound Menu winner Jamie Duffield's restaurant Pilgrim will be returning to Liverpool, laying down its roots on Allerton Road. The Bib Gourmand-winning, 24-cover space will feature an open kitchen, terrace and small green area where shrubs and herbs will be grown and used in cooking.
Inspired by the Camino de Santiago (which runs through Spain, Portugal and France), the menu will be overseen by chef Jack Williams and include the likes of butterflied mackerel with guindilla sauce, alongside heritage potatoes, caramelised onions and Serra de Estrela cheese, followed by fig leaf ice cream.
One of the best new restaurants Liverpool has to offer, Pilgrim is making a comeback.
New Restaurants In Liverpool For 2024
Boojum - Now Open (December 2024)
With over 18 outposts across the UK, it's about time that Irish food chain Boojum made its way over to Liverpool to open its first restaurant there. This December, the buzzy spot will be serving its signature burritos on Bold Street, Merseyside, with room for up to 50 diners.
The eatery began back in 2007 in Belfast when David Maxwell wanted to share his love for the North American cuisine, and it's since become famed for its large portion sizes of Mexican classics like nachos and freshly made tacos.
Nacho average portion size: Boojum's eats mean business.
The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie - Now Open (October 2024)
On the 22nd of October, The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie will open its doors in the Grade I-listed former Bank of England building on Castle Street; this striking edition will be its third outpost in North West England (alongside two sites in Manchester).
In conjunction with its grand opening, the city centre spot will unveil a giant vault of prizes to be won. Diners are invited to head down from 12pm 'til 3pm to try and crack the code to win big. Up for grabs? Everything from free glasses of The Ivy Cuvée to a year's worth of eating at the brasserie.
The Ivy Brasserie is one of the hottest new restaurants on Castle Street, Liverpool.
Flight Club - Open Now (Autumn 2024)
In autumn this year, funfair-themed activity bar and restaurant Flight Club set up camp in Liverpool ONE, bringing its popular bottomless brunches and dart games to the people of the maritime city. The space is complete with sparkly lights, 14 oches and space for up to 350 guests across two floors, bars and terraces.
Venture down on the weekend with your mates to take part in its iconic Brunch Social and bag unlimited pizza and a bottle of prosecco each from only £30. And if you head there during the week, you'll be able to tuck into chilli squid, beef burgers, firecracker-loaded waffle fries with guacamole and more.
Prepare to take flight with this fairground-themed spot.
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