Gaucho Liverpool
Gaucho Liverpool serves Argentine steak and Latin American dishes inside the former Bank of Liverpool, a Grade II-listed building on Water Street in the business district. It opened in November 2022 and suits celebrations, business dinners and anyone who wants a grand room as part of the evening.
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Jarryd Stephenson
The building
The restaurant occupies 7 Water Street, the old Bank of Liverpool, restored for its reopening. Inside you'll find high ceilings, original timber panelling and a marble fireplace carved with a Liver Bird. The bronze tiger heads on the main doors have been worn smooth by people rubbing their teeth for luck, so give them a rub on the way in. It is worth arriving a few minutes early to look around the banking hall before you sit down.
On the menu
Steaks of Black Angus beef from Argentina's Pampas are the centrepiece, with contemporary Latin American starters such as ceviche and empanadas. There are dishes for non-steak eaters too, including fish and a vegan pasta at launch. Argentine wine, especially Malbec, is a big part of the offer. The menu was devised under culinary director Mike Reid, and the beef is promoted as carbon-neutral.
Rooms and occasions
The main restaurant seats around 200, with a separate bar area of about 90 covers and two private dining rooms for groups. A 'Beef Bar' has hosted beef and wine masterclasses. Water Street is a short walk from the Pier Head and the Three Graces, so dinner here fits well after an afternoon on the waterfront. Hawksmoor is a few doors away if you are comparing steakhouses.
Highlights
- Grade II-listed former Bank of Liverpool
- Argentine Black Angus steaks
- Latin American starters
- Two private dining rooms
- Short walk from the Pier Head
Good to know
- Booking is advisable, especially at weekends.
- Private dining rooms are available for groups.
- Vegan and fish dishes are on the menu as well as steak.
Frequently asked questions
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