The Good Food Guide 2025 has revealed its list of the best restaurants nationwide, yet Liverpool has been notably absent from the rankings.
The accolades feature the "up-and-coming chef" and the "restaurant of the year."
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The Good Food Guide has released the shortlist for its 2025 awards - but Liverpool's restaurants have been overlooked. The awards, which are presented in partnership with booking platform OpenTable, aim to recognise the best and brightest venues in the UK hospitality industry.
This year, accolades will be awarded to recipients in categories such as 'up-and-coming chef', restaurant of the year, and 'most stunning' restaurant. Unfortunately, no establishments from Liverpool or the surrounding Merseyside region have been included in the shortlist this time. The winners will be revealed during a ceremony in London on February 3.
The list of nominees, announced prior to the awards ceremony, features some of the most renowned dining establishments in Britain, including The Ritz Restaurant, St John, and Opheem, all vying for the title of Dining Establishment of the Year. Additionally, the Chef to Keep an Eye On category is more competitive than ever, showcasing seven promising chefs who are recognized as the future stars of the culinary world.
The Top New Dining Spot accolade highlights the standout openings from the previous year, featuring Tom Barnes' Skof in Manchester and Stuart Ralston's Lyla in Edinburgh as some of the most thrilling and ambitious venues. Additionally, for 2025, The Good Food Guide introduces a new category to honor exceptional dining experiences with the Top Value Set Menu award, recognizing remarkable affordability in restaurant offerings.
Chloë Hamilton, the co-editor of The Good Food Guide, remarked: "The shortlist for this year is an impressive blend of renowned chefs and some exceptional emergi
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