10 places you need to try hot chocolate in Liverpool right now

When winter kicks in and it starts to get freezing cold, the best way to stay cosy is with a gorgeous mug of creamy hot chocolate.

Whether you want simple and classic or super-fancy and flavoured, nothing beats it for getting an instant warm-up feeling.

So, to help you stay toasty even in a big chill, here are 10 places where you’ll find the best hot chocolate in Liverpool …

Francie’s 

Like they say on the M&S ad, this isn’t just any hot chocolate, this nutty-covered one’s a social media star! Albert Dock Italian café Francie’s Nutella hot choc went viral after River of Light and if you fancy an indulgent option it 100% lives up to the hype.

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Lovelocks

On Old Haymarket at the back of St George’s Hall, Lovelocks is already a popular spot for brekkie and coffee, and it does a top original hot choc too. Alongside the regular one, if you’re feeling fancy you could always go for a delicious rose one.

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Heavenly Desserts

Heavenly Desserts on the Strand is known for its incredible desserts into the early hours, and for winter it’s created some festive specials including a couple of showy hot chocs – there’s a gingerbread white one and a macadamia, both smothered in whipped cream.

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Rococo

This upstairs indie coffee house has been a favourite Lord Street shopping pitstop for ages, and at this time of year there’s a major added attraction that just screams Christmas all over – embrace all things festive and treat yourself to a Bailey’s hot chocolate.

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Mother Espresso

The bakes at Mother Espresso in the Tea Factory are pretty outstanding and just as much care and creativity goes into the drinks. Their hot chocolate is made with real chocolate and you get an option to add marshmallows or ramp it up with a shot of whisky or rum.

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Hotel Chocolat

No surprise that the chocolate experts have got it off to a fine art – hot chocolate season has arrived at Hotel Chocolat’s Liverpool ONE cafe which means being spoilt for choice between mint, chilli, salted caramel and hazelnut (or a different one each time!)

More info here.

Rough Hand Made 

This place is a must-go if you love amazing pastries straight out of the oven and its hot choc looks and tastes like a dream. Made with curls of real chocolate that slowly melt as frothy hot milk is poured over, it’s proof that sometimes simple done well is best.

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Ropes and Twines

If you like your hot chocolate lovely and thick, like you find it in Spanish city cafes, Ropes and Twines on Bold Street could be the one.  It prides itself on sourcing quality produce from around the world and its hot choc is made with award-winning TABLE chocolate. 

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Moose Coffee

Moose is the home of some of Liverpool’s biggest and tastiest American-inspired breakfasts and it does a really nice MIY hot chocolate * that’s melt it yourself. Go for a regular luxury chocolate or dark vegan-friendly chocolate stick and stir it into a mug of hot milk.

More info here.

Arts Bar Baltic

Last but definitely not least, Arts Bar Baltic on Parliament Street has got a gift for hot choc lovers with a sweet tooth. Get out of the cold and order yourself one of their winter warmers – a white chocolate hot choc topped with a great big dollop of whipped cream.

More info here.

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