The number of tourists visiting Liverpool (and our studio) has risen massively over the last few years. Visitors would often leave our studio not just with a print under their arm but also with a scrap of paper on which we had scribbled a list of recommendations for our favourite places to eat and drink in the city.
We've recently ditched the scribbling and now hand out a printed 'Dot's Spots' leaflet which features a small (and not exhaustive) selection of our favourite go-to spots to eat, drink and be merry in both our neighbourhood (the Baltic Triangle) and in the wider city of Liverpool.
Check out our recommendations below or to pop into our studio and pick up the printed version.
Yonder in the Baltic Triangle @yonder.cafe
Our favourite place for coffee and brunch £
Image credit © @yonder.cafe Instagram, November 2023
Coffee & Fandisha in the Baltic Triangle @coffeeandfandisha
Small but fantastic selection of cakes and sandwiches £
Duke Street Market on Duke Street @dukestreetmarket
Foodhall style with 6 different kitchens. We’d recommend Cahita (Cuban) or Big Lola’s (Mexican) ££
Image credit © @dukestreetmarket Instagram, January 2024
Rudy’s on Bold Street @wearerudyspizza
Good pizza…simple as ££
Buyer’s Club on Hardman Street @buyersclubliverpool
Good pizza and pasta…simple as ££
Image credit © @buyersclubliverpool Instagram, September 2021
Maray on Bold Street @marayrestaurants
Small plates big flavours £££
Salt House Tapas on Hanover Street @salthousetapas
Small plates and a studio favourite £££
Queens Bistro off Castle Street @queens_liverpool
Hidden gem in one of the best alley’s in Liverpool £££
Image credit © @queens_liverpool Instagram, March 2022
A small fine dining restaurant for an extra special meal £££££
Image credit © @manifestliverpool Instagram, January 2024
Places to drink – in order of closeness to our studio
Botanical Gin Garden in the Baltic Triangle @botanicalgardnliverpool
Our favourite pop up gin garden open in the Spring / Summer
Image credit © @botanicalgardnliverpool Instagram, September 2023
Arts Bar in the Baltic Triangle @artsbarbaltic
Chilled neighbourhood bar
Image credit © @artsbarbaltic Instagram September 2023
Hobo Kiosk in the Baltic Triangle @hobokiosk
Small (teeny tiny) pub by Baltic Green…if it’s open
Love Lane Brewery in the Baltic Triangle @lovelanebrewery
Good for an afternoon pint
Image credit © @lovelanebrewery Instagram, April 2024
Baltic Fleet in the Baltic Triangle @balticfleetpub
Great real ale pub (featured in Letter to Brezhnev)
The Bridewell off Argyle Street @the_bridewell
Great cosy pub, grab a seat in one of the original police cells
L’Aperitivo on Bold Street @laperitivoliverpool
The studio’s favourite vermouth bar with an equally good cocktail menu
Image credit © L’Aperitivo / Dorothy, February 2025
Roscoe Head on Roscoe Street @roscoe_head_
Another good small (teeny tiny) friendly pub
The Grapes on Roscoe Street @thegrapesliverpool
Not to be confused with the one in the Cavern Quarter
Buyer’s Club on Hardman Street @buyersclubliverpool
Good bar, great wine, fantastic courtyard
Image credit © @buyersclubliverpool Instagram, June 2022
The Belvedere off Hope Street @thebelvedereliverpool
A cosy neighbourhood pub full of character
Image credit © @thebelvedereliverpool Instagram, October 2023
Places to visit outside the city
Sefton Park and Lark Lane Walk down Princes Avenue and through Princes Park to Sefton Park and Lark Lane. Or alternatively catch the 82 bus from the Bombed Out Church straight to the end of Lark Lane. Or catch the train from Central Station to St Michael’s Station.
Image credit © Dorothy, August 2024
Our favourite places to eat on the Lane include Minna for brunch and Hafla Hafla for tea. We drink in Bookbinder, The Green Man and Keith’s Wine Bar (a Liverpool institution).
Image credit © @thebookbinderlarklane Instagram, October 2022
Plenty of other places to try down Lark Lane too.