We look back at some choice reviews from each month of this year

It's been a busy year in the city for food and drink, and 2025 looks set to be no different.

But before we dive into 2025 let's look back at some of the reviews from this year; good, bad and everything in between.


January

'Star pending’: OXA, Oxton, reviewed by Harley Young

Read review here.


February 

'Sings to a sonorous Piaf pitch': Bistrot Vérité, Birkdale, reviewed by David Adamson

Read review here.


March

'A place to be very proud of': Next Door, Frodsham, reviewed by David Adamson

Read review here.



April

'A real treat': Voyagers, Parr Street, reviewed by Gordo

Read review here.



May

'Titanic potential, all at sea': Matou, Mersey Ferry Terminal, reviewed by David Adamson

Read review here.



June 

'Loved with good reason': Cucina di Vincenzo, Childwall, reviewed by David Adamson

Read review here.



July 

‘The best butter chicken in Liverpool and beyond’: Indian Tiffin Room, Duke Street, reviewed by Harley Young

Read review here.



August 

‘Don’t ever change’: Yuet Ben, Upper Duke Street, reviewed by David Adamson

Read the review here.



September

‘Flavourful and filling’: Chamber 36, Berry Street, reviewed by Harley Young

Read review here.



October 

‘My new favourite place’: Queens Bistro and Wine Bar, Queen Avenue, reviewed by David Adamson

Read review here.



November 

‘Friendly, affordable and adventurous’: Delhi House Cafe, Royal Albert Docks, reviewed by Harley Young

Read review here.



December

'Jonathan's review of The Ivy Brasserie, Castle Street

Read review here.


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