Liverpool: Restaurants
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Blundell Street
This former shipping warehouse has the feel of a New York lounge bar and hosts an array of live acts performing the likes of soul, swing and Beatles covers. Food is straightforward but well made, and the Christmas menu offers roast turkey with sage and apricot filling, or suckling pig with black pudding and cider jus. Yum. DINNER AND CABARET, FROM £13 (€14). 63–65 BLUNDELL STREET, TEL: +44 (0)15 1709 5779, WWW.SUPPERCLUBLIVERPOOL.COM FLY TO LIVERPOOL FROM 44 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING AGADIR, CORK AND MILAN (BERGAMO). VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM
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CHAOPHRAYA
This elaborately decorated Thai restaurant (pronounced “chow-pie-a”) is a fi rm favourite in Liverpool. Try the grilled sirloin steak marinated in aromatic Thai herbs. Love the food? Try the cooking classes on Saturdays.
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JABULA
Overlooking the Manchester Ship Canal, this authentic eatery serves up homely dishes cooked with imported African meat. Think crocodile bites and biltong salad, but also street and beach food like vetkoek (mince pastry) and bunny chow (bread fi lled with curry). Don't miss live drumming on Friday nights and their bush tucker trials organised for special occasions.
Address: 1 SOUTH PIER ROAD, ELLESMERE PORT. | Tel: +44 (0)151 355 1163
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SIMPLY HEATHCOTES
With a steady stream of awards coming in since opening in its striking glass and stone building (including the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand), Paul Heathcote's Simply venue serves up delicious dishes in a family-friendly setting.
Address: BEETHAM PLAZA, 25 THE STRAND. | Tel: +44 (0)151 236 3536
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THE LONDON CARRIAGE WORKS
One of Liverpool's best restaurants is found inside the Hope Street Hotel. Top chef Paul Askew serves up local, seasonal produce (the sea bass is from Liverpool Bay), which arrives at your table artfully presented on a slab of slate.