The dining out guide for Bonfire Night in Liverpool

Ma Boyle’s Alehouse & Eatery dates back to 1860, a perfectly situated alehouse a stone’s throw away from Albert Dock. This is the perfect place for a warm meal before or after seeing Liverpool’s iconic Bonfire Night fireworks display. Ma’s Classic Scouse (slow cooked British beef with potatoes, carrots, onions and celeriac in rich gravy) is our top meal recommendation! But, if you fancy something a bit more classic, the menu includes steaks, fish and chips, and juicy burgers.

Crust has been awarded the Best Pizza in the UK in the Italian Awards, 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, serves classic and tasty pizzas. It also serves up amazing pasta dishes, most of which are all under £10, making it an affordable option if you’re feeding a family. And the portion sizes are more than enough to take a doggy-bag home for the next day! We think this is a great place to eat before heading down to The Royal Albert Docks to watch the fireworks on Bonfire Night.

We LOVE Pieminister’s award-winning pies. Rich and full of flavour, there’s no wonder this chain has spread across the UK. Affordable, family-friendly and delicious, what’s not to love? This place serves smaller pies for the little ones, as well as vegan, veggie and meat-filled pies. You can even ask for bottomless gravy! In addition to delicious pies, it also serves heart-warming desserts like sticky toffee pudding, just what you need to warm up on a cold, November evening!

There are two TGI Fridays restaurants in Liverpool: one in Speke and one located on the top of Liverpool One. TGI Fridays serves hearty, delicious, American food and the ‘old school American diner’ vibe will keep your children entertained. Expect everything from whopper burgers, wings, ribs, corn dogs, you name it, and if it’s stereotypically American, TGIs serves it. The restaurants also have a fun children’s menu, which makes this the perfect restaurant to grab a bite to eat with all the family before watching the fireworks.

Nova Scotia is a family-friendly restaurant and bar right on Liverpool’s docks. You could not get closer to the Bonfire Night action if you tried! Located near Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock and directly opposite the famous Liver Building, Nova Scotia is in a brilliant location to soak up the history of the city and its beautiful architecture. The menu items change with the seasons so in the autumn, prepare for hearty and indulgent food. Expect great breakfasts, brunches, small plates, hearty mains and delicious desserts with a wide range of drinks and signature cocktails.