Where to go for Spanish food in Liverpool

Lunya, along with sister site Lunya Lita, is owned by local businessman, Peter Kinsella who fell in love with Barcelona in 1999. Since launching in the UK, this world-class Catalan deli and restaurant has caused quite a stir in the North West in the best way possible. Signature dishes include tortilla de Scouse (lamb stew), Catalan-spiced potted Southport Bay shrimp, stew with morcilla and chorizo or croquetas with oxtail and horseradish mousse. If you’re really hungry, bring eight mates along for a suckling pig feast!

La Finca Eivissa specialises in Balearic Ibizan inspired tapas and cocktails, right in the heart of Liverpool’s Ropewalks area. The spirit of the white isle comes alive in a beautiful listed building across three floors. Here you’ll find warm Balearic vibes, chill areas, fresh fusion tapas, Sangrias galore, plus cocktails and beers. No looking to drink alcohol? That’s cool, you’ll also find detox drinks readily available too. Special entertainment, DJs and live music play until late each night, so if you’re looking for a good time, this is the place to come to.

A live fire restaurant serving Iberian flavours inspired by the routes of the Camino de Santiago, Pilgrim is one of the most unique Spanish restaurants you’ll find in Liverpool. Since the 9th century, Catholics and non-Catholics alike have walked the Camino as a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain to visit the tomb of St. James. The Pilgrimage has multiple established starting points throughout France, Spain and Portugal with the most popular route starting in St. Jean Pied de Port in the French Pyrenees. Those who make this journey are known as a “Peregrino” or in English, Pilgrim. For octopus tentacle with guindila salsa or lamb chops with smoked aubergine and sumac, your own pilgrimage should begin here.

El Gato Negro is an award-winning tapas restaurant and bar housed in an historic building on Exchange Flags, in the heart of Liverpool city centre. Founder/chef patron, Simon Shaw and his team create seasonally-influenced dishes, combining modern and traditional Spanish flavours and techniques, while taking inspiration and ingredients from closer to home. Their food is perfectly complemented by a superbly-chosen range of Spanish wines, sherries, spirits, tonics, beers and cocktails. The extensive menu boasts fish and shellfish, meat, charcuterie, vegetarian options and Para Picar, which are smaller bites that include the ‘Bikini’ – a toasted sandwich with jamón serrano, Manchego and truffle butter. Delicious.

Salt House Tapas pride themselves on serving fresh, delicious tapas, with great cocktails, fab wines and rocking staff! Located on Hanover Street, in the heart of Liverpool, their mouthwatering menu includes unmissable dishes such as Malaga fried fish (crisp fried calamari, courgette, tiger prawns,
red mullet, aioli), deep fried Monte Enebro goats cheese, with chilli jam and apple salad, and a sautéed baby chorizo with honey. Their Pintxos are well worth sampling too, particularly the bone marrow galette, taramasalata and brown anchovy.