Liverpool Christmas Markets: Best Places to Eat

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, right? For us, there's nothing like a good ol’ market to get our festive juices flowing. As Liverpool’s annual celebrations kick off, we explore the best places to eat among this year's stalls

Feature by Alice Rose | 26 Nov 2015

Continuing our survey of the Northwest's Christmas markets, this week we headed to Liverpool. Don't be unadventurous and opt for the same old bratwurst, crepe or hot chocolate: there's a whole load of tasty delights on offer at Liverpool Christmas markets, and The Skinny is here to guide you through the best of them.

Have a read of our tips, below, for the best places to eat and try some featherlight chocolates, Mongolian chicken or even a dish of traditional Scouse – and check out our highlights from Manchester Christmas markets

Scouse

Who? 

A local stall for local people.

What? 

If you aren’t local to Liverpool you may have never heard of scouse. Not only is it the fond term for the Liverpudlian accent, it’s also a popular stew dish with beef, potatoes and carrots, served with a red cabbage or beetroot side. This version is thick, chunky and a real winter warmer (just like our thighs by the end of this review).

Where?

Located on Church Street, just outside Primark.

Mongolian Chicken

Who?

A speciality chicken stall that offers life beyond the bratwurst.

What?

Not many people would expect to see a Mongolian chicken wrap being served at Liverpool Christmas Markets, but if you want to steer away from the usual ostrich burgers and hot chestnuts, then this is the stall for you. Tender chicken is marinated in a mixture of five spice, Chinese wine, soy sauce and ginger; placed on crisp lettuce and onions; and topped with a choice of garlic or chilli mayonnaise. A good light bite if you're planning a particularly heavy session.

Where?

Located on Lord Street, just outside EE.

Kohler Kusse

Who?

A German stall with those “giant chocolate things” – or, to give them their official title, Sweet Milk Chocolate Kisses.

What?

One of the only stalls on Liverpool’s market with an actual name, Kohler Kusse sells large, bell-shaped chocolates filled with a light, Walnut Whip-style cream and a small wafer bottom. Flavours range from simple milk chocolate to After Eight and an intriguing Toblerone type. Eating more than one is a challenge, but we’ll happily oblige.

Where?

Located on Church Street, just outside Home Bargains.

Traditional Fudge

Who?

Exactly what it says on the tin.

What?

A Liverpool Christmas markets stalwart selling a plethora of fudge in every flavour you can think of. Traditionalists can opt for vanilla or rum, but for those wildcards out there, there's the likes of cherry brandy (one for the nans), liquorice or even Vimto. Pile 'em high!

Where?

Located on Lord Street, opposite Thomas Cook.


Liverpool Christmas Markets are open until 22 Dec, 10am-8pm

geraud.co.uk/market/christmas-markets


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