11 independent restaurants serving up a festive feast this Christmas in Liverpool

Pigs in blankets, cranberry sauce… and lashings of gravy.

It’s the the most wonderful time of the year, and that means you can let go and indulge. All the Christmas specials have began to pop up in the mainstream stores… but the independent restaurants in Liverpool have got some cracking festive dishes for you to feast on this year. 

Ten Streets Social 

A passion for food and the love of bringing everyone together, Ten Streets Social has smashed it with their new Christmas menu. Forget about that “marksies” turkey butty… get on this one! 

A classic Christmas sandwich – Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and lambs lettuce served with a pot of dipping gravy!

For more info you can follow their social media here. 

Pattersons

Festive burgers are so popular in the city, everyone loves them… and when you have little beauties like this one from Pattersons can you blame them! Here is their Turkey Delight – sage & onion turkey breast, bacon jam, shredded sprouts, stuffing, sautéed sweet potato, and a cranberry mayo! Now that makes us wish it really could be Christmas everyday. 

They have other specials on the menu too this Christmas in Liverpool, including, Patts Loaded Roasties and a Winter Berry Crumble

For more info you can follow their social media here.

Caribou Poutine

Poutine is the ultimate Canadian comfort food – fries, cheese curds & homemade signature gravy with a variety of amazing meat and veggie toppings, so how can this not be perfect for Christmas time?

The Christmas Special Poutine is back! The feast of feasts will be back on the menu at Caribou Poutine on a regular basis until the New Year.

Fries topped with cheese curds, homemade signature gravy, chicken, stuffing, bacon, sausage, and cranberry sauce… If this isn’t gonna get you feeling festive this Christmas in Liverpool, what will?

For more info click here. 

Cahita

Famous for serving up their Cubanos at Duke Street Market, Cahita have graced us with a festive version of their Cuban sandwich. 

Packed full of cheese, turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce, with gravy on the side… or drenched over the top… however you prefer to dig in!

For more info click here. 

Almost Famous

Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year – wether you’ve been naughty or nice almost famous will make sure you have the magical excitement and childlike wonder that comes with the season.

Their Xmas Burger – fries – wings – mac balls and a glass of fizz is only £25 per person. 

For more info click here.

The Quarter

There’s just something about the cobbled streets of the Georgian Quarter… You can just imagine a time of Christmas Past, snow falling to the ground, while the horse and carts clip-clop by. The Quarter’s decorations are up and they will be releasing their menu in the coming week. 

Expect festive goodies with The Quarter’s unique style such as; pigs in blankets, sage & onion risotto, and apple crumble mince-tarts. 

For more info click here. 

LEAF

For LEAF and their three venues across Merseyside, Christmas is a time of creativity, indulgence and spending time with family, friends, colleagues and loved ones. The beautiful locations are perfect for cosy intimate evenings, snug catch ups and big social get togethers.

LEAF have revealed their fabulous 3-course menu, Breakfast With Santa and festive Pudding Clubs taking place in December.

For more info and menu’s click here. 

Tempest on Tithebarn and Nova Scotia

Tempest on Tithebarn and Nova Scotia on Mann Island have announced their Small Plates, Big Christmas Menu for the forthcoming festive season, and is bookable from Monday 14 November – Thursday 22 December.

Whilst a handful of classics from last year at Tempest are returning, including pigs in blankets, vegan sleeping bags and sticky toffee pudding, the Christmas menu features an abundance of new dishes including petite beef Wellington, halloumi winter logs and lemon and herb sea-bass for both locations.

For more info on Tempest click here. 

For more info on Nova Scotia click here. 

The Art School

This Christmas at The Art School in Liverpool promises to be extra special. The fine-dining restaurant is preparing for a wonderful festive period, with an array of menu choices from prix fixe to taster and with Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve prix fixe and New Year’s Eve tasting experiences too.

An abundance of locally sourced food and globally-sourced drink matched to the exquisite Sugnall Street experience creates a truly unique occasion, and December promises to bring the year to a celebratory conclusion at the beautiful multi-room location.

For more info click here.

Ma Boyle’s Alehouse & Eatery

Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery is a true Liverpool institution. Tucked away off Water Street and nestled by the beautiful St Nick’s church gardens, the venue has seen the city change all around it whilst staying true to its historic maritime roots.

For the forthcoming festive season, Ma Boyle’s is back with a sensational 3-course feast which runs from Monday 28th November until Friday 23rd December. The menu includes many festive classics with Ma’s signature flourishes, with an optional cheeseboard and coffee with Ma’s home-made mince pie and double cream.

For more info click here. 

Barnacle

Nestled in the mezzanine of Duke Street Market, Barnacle has already been garlanded with inclusion into the Michelin Guide, and this Christmas, their new two and three course festive menus are complimented by special Christmas Eve and New Year’s dining experiences.

Saturday 24th December includes a lunch and evening service and Saturday December 31st is a 6-course menu with two evening services. In addition to the food, Barnacle offers a range of classic cocktails and their wine list caters from affordable delights to celebratory vintages. Adjacent to the restaurant is a second space available for private hire – for businesses, family and festive get togethers during the winter period.

For more info click here.