Former Mersey Ferry, Daffodil, set to open as a new restaurant this weekend

Daffodil, Liverpool’s newest bar, restaurant and event space will officially open to the public on Sunday, 15th December.

After five years of hard work the former Mersey Ferry has been lovingly restored, and owners Philip Olivier and Joshua Boyd and their team are delighted to finally welcome guests abord Daffodil.

From Sunday 15th the Promenade Bar will be open, offering an exquisite all-day menu that does not require pre-bookings. A perfect spot for casual yet refined dining with a selection of sociable small plates and light bites. Guests are also welcome to come aboard for a quick coffee or tea, or a more leisurely cocktail or beer with an expertly crafted offering.

The Main Deck restaurant is also open for the first guests with a ticket to dine aboard Daffodil, with a delicious festive menu offering a sumptuous array of dishes created by Head Chef Darren James-Campbell and team.

The first images inside Daffodil have now also been released showing a beautifully designed interior by renowned interior designer Edwin Pickett of Edwin Design. The scheme is testament to refined luxury, featuring plush furnishings, rich textures and a sophisticated ambiance designed to delight the senses.

The Promenade Bar is expertly polished, with bright teal velvets and leather seating, oak tones, off-white deck heads and neutral palettes – with brass and bronze touches offering a vibrant glow as day turns to night and warm lighting envelopes the space. A large granite topped, copper-clad boat bar offers a central showpiece to the space, with hardwood Accoya doors offering access to outside sun decks that glisten with beachy-like aggregate flooring and restored Iroko deck boards.

Located in the heart of Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront in Canning Dock, Daffodil is a dining experience like no other, offering breath-taking views of the stunning architecture that Liverpool is internationally renowned for.

Descending down into Main Deck, guests can explore a restaurant cocooned in warm teak-coloured hardwoods and gun-metal grey deck heads. The open ribs of the vessel offer a contemporary industrial look, cleverly pierced by soft lighting fixtures and brass table tops which cast a golden glow. Soft banquette seats and curved booths are wrapped in rich forest green velvets and British racing-green leather, enveloping the space in pure comfort – with beautiful joinery pieces, cane webbing and suede wallpapers creating earthy textures amidst the dark metal and wenge toned hardwood furniture. It is a wholly unique and stunning place to dine.

Whether stopping by the Promenade Bar for a leisurely lunch or indulging in a festive dinner at the restaurant, every detail of Daffodil has been carefully curated to create an unforgettable experience for all who board.

Daffodil is set to become the go-to destination for festive gatherings, celebratory toasts, and memorable meals.

Reservations for the restaurant are now open via the website. Guests are able to take up a table in the Promenade Bar on a first come first served basis. Secure your spot today to be among the first to experience the luxury and sophistication of Daffodil, down at Canning Dock.