The best views in Liverpool

It’s fitting that the top of this list is the highest point in the whole of Liverpool. In fact, it’s Britain’s tallest restaurant! It offers a 360 degree view of the city and beyond. Disclaimer – do not go here if you’re afraid of heights! Located on the 34th floor of Liverpool’s West Tower, it reaches 100m above sea level. Couple the unparalleled intimate surroundings with fine cuisine and delicious cocktails, Panoramic 34 is the ideal location for the ultimate view. 

The clue is in the name! This is the place to come and have a laugh with your friends. PINS is all about having fun in the sun. Head up to its rooftop bar, AKA The Roof for the ultimate party. Think live DJs, cocktails, smash burgers and loaded pulled pork fries. This place has taken socialising seriously with good vibes, great drinks and delicious food all round! The view from The Roof isn’t too bad either. 

You can’t miss heading to OH ME OH MY. Located opposite the city’s iconic Three Graces, at the top of West Africa House, this is THE ultimate sun trap with a glorious view of The Royal Albert Docks and the Wirral.  

Undoubtedly this venue has one of the best views in Liverpool. Take a mighty hike (or get the lift) to the roof garden on the eighth floor of the building and you’ll be faced by the infamous Liver Birds. Over the weekend, this venue only offers drinks on its rooftop terrace so line your stomach before you indulge in the varied drink selection, including pitchers of PIMMS, Aperol Spritz, gins and prosecco.

Tempest likes to keep things fresh and local, from its in-house bakery to the bees on the roof producing the honey in its food and cocktails. Not to mention the herb garden on the roof provides the garnishes for its delicious cocktails and food. And if the staff here can’t grow it or make it, they’ll endeavour to source the most local, independent suppliers. If the sun’s out, Tempest offers the best view in town to bask in the glorious sunshine with a birds-eye view of Liverpool (as long as you don’t mind the occasional fuzzy bee!). This place serves giant homemade sandwiches at lunch, as well as small plates and juicy burgers in the evenings. What more could you want? 

If you’re looking for a lighter dinner with a view, Lunyalita is in a brilliant location. Situated next to the Beatles Story, overlooking the world-famous Albert Dock, this is the best view of Liverpool as the sun sets over the Mersey. The food menu offers a wide range of classic and modern tapas including a huge selection of meat, seafood and veggie tapas options ranging from £6.95 to £9.95 per dish, deli platters including the Gourmet Platter and a wide variety of paella with changing specials. It also has an unparalleled wine list of over 100 hand-selected wines. 

A stylish and unique rooftop bar and restaurant, with panoramic views over Liverpool, Carpathia Rooftop Bar is set on top of the classic hotel 30 James Street. Located close to the Liverpool Waterfront, the top floor rooftop bar and restaurant offers sweeping panoramic views over the city, including the Three Graces (the Royal Liver, the Cunard and the Port of Liverpool buildings).

Set over several levels, Carpathia comes with a very stylish indoor restaurant, complemented with a glass terrace, open year round. One floor above is the seasonal, open-air rooftop bar, perfect for any sunny day.

Crust has been awarded the Best Pizza in the UK 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 have lovely outdoor seating which boasts a great viewing spot to sit and relax whilst watching passersby. Alongside their classic and tasty pizzas, they also serve amazing and fresh pasta dishes, most of which are all under £10 making it an affordable option if you’re looking for a budget-friendly meal! And the portion sizes are more than enough to take a doggy-bag home for the next day!

Enjoy the relaxed vibe at Free State Kitchen and discover its HUGE secret garden at 1 Maryland Street, in the heart of Liverpool’s Cultural Quarter.

Free State Kitchen serves a contemporary twist on American classics, with quality, locally sourced produce. Home to classic homemade dishes such as the award-winning burgers (there’s eight flavours on the menu, so take your pick), buffalo hot wings, hot dogs, crab cakes, Boston clam chowder, deli sandwiches, seasonal specials, homemade desserts and sundaes! Phew. This menu packs an absolute punch and has something for everyone.

There’s not one, but three of these fantastic restaurants in Liverpool. Located on Castle Street, Albert Dock and Bold Street, these pizzerias serve fresh Neapolitan pizza, daily. Fun fact: the Castle Street location was the first pizzeria to open in Liverpool city center! All three locations have lovely views, but Castle Street is one of our favourites, especially in the Summer, when we can eat outside al fresco style, Rudy’s has a lovely location next to the City Hall which lights up beautifully as the sun sets.

The menu offers a choice of 14 delicious pizzas plus a great variety of sides. There’s even a selection of homemade desserts such as the classic tiramisu, so make sure you save room!

Cargo Seafood Restaurant has an unrivaled waterfront location so you can enjoy breathtaking views across the River Mersey and if you’re lucky, a dramatic sunset that changes with the seasons from the comfort of their indoor or outdoor dining options.

Their bar and cocktail lounge is a friendly, relaxing place, perfect to relax and watch the world go by while their restaurant serves an array of exquisite seafood from lobsters to buttery prawns, and much more including steaks and salads.