The best places in Liverpool to spend October Half Term

The Quarter has been family-run since its opening in 2003, and this shines through in the service, food and atmosphere. A buzzy, vibrant restaurant and café, it’s set amongst the cobbled streets of Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter, steeped in history.  

The Quarter is a family-owned business, so naturally it’s the perfect location for your family to get together over the half term period. The menu caters to everyone, serving a range of pizza, pasta, grilled meats, and salads, so there is something to suit everyone and all for around £12 to £15 per dish. There are even mini versions of best sellers on the children’s menu. As well as this, The Quarter also serves vegan and vegetarian options, including a selection of special dishes, available every day.

Smoke & Dough on the terrace of Liverpool ONE is the perfect place for a family meal. Make sure you turn up hungry because this serves the finest meats straight to your plate. The dedicated children’s menu will also keep the younger family members satisfied, too.  

Smoke & Dough begins with the first course of an assortment of salads, vegetables and breads but, we suggest not loading up on these and save room for the meats! It also serves classic cocktails, beers, wines and soft drinks. Once you are ready for the meats, the grill on your table is open and you are free to cook your meats and skewers to your liking. For £19.99 you can get a selection of nine types of meat including beef brisket and smoked pork sausage. If you need more, simply ask a server who will be happy to bring more meats FREE of charge! Plus, its great location makes this the perfect pit-stop if you and the family have been shopping or site-seeing around the iconic Liverpool city centre. 

PINS Social Club has three floors of pure fun, games and food! It even has a purpose-built karaoke booth, which is a space where you can let your hair down, forget any stresses of life and give your best Madonna impression. The ground floor bar is a prime spot for a boozy drink and the main hub for people to come together and enjoy the bustling atmosphere of live music. You can also watch the latest sport on one of the many screens, play pool, bowl or even play a game of shuffleboard or beer-pong. This is such a fun hangout!  

It also serves a selection of standard pub food until 5pm, including deli sandwiches and alongside this, it also has small bites, burgers and loaded fries. 

Crust was awarded the Best Pizza in the UK in the Italian Awards in 2019, so we know you’ll be in great hands when visiting this prestigious restaurant. Crust, which has restaurants on Bold Street in the city centre and Allerton Road in Woolton, won the prestigious award after going head-to-head with champions from Wales, England and Northern Ireland.  

The best pizzas in town, all served up fresh from a wood-fired oven, topped with the freshest ingredients from trusted Italian suppliers – no matter what dough you choose, the pizzas are that good; we won’t need to tell you to eat your crust! With a choice of five crusts to choose from, you’ll be spoiled for choice! Don’t forget to ask for extra garlic and herb dip.

Located on Hope Street, Trunk Lounge is cosy, friendly and DOG-FRIENDLY! So if you’re on a family day out, you can bring your furry friends with you. Trunk Lounge has a homely interior with floral decorations, which create a rustic, country pub vibe whilst still maintaining its cocktail bar atmosphere.  

With bottomless brunch for only £20, this is one of the most affordable places in Liverpool for drinks and for an extra £8, you can get bottomless cocktails including classics like Espresso Martinis, Pornstar Martinis and French Martinis making this excellent value for money, all week long! The food here takes inspiration from around the world, with the venue’s specialty being Mediterranean tapas.