Hawksmoor Liverpool
Hawksmoor Liverpool is the steak restaurant's outpost in the Grade II listed India Buildings, on the corner of Brunswick Street and Fenwick Street. Opened in November 2022, it serves charcoal-grilled, dry-aged steaks and sustainably sourced seafood, with a cocktail bar that is a draw in its own right.
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The food
Steaks are the centre of the menu: cuts from traditionally reared cattle, dry-aged for around 35 days and cooked over charcoal. Seafood is sourced with sustainability in mind, so there is plenty for those who don't want beef. Portions are generous, and sharing a large cut between two or more is part of the Hawksmoor way. It is worth deciding as a table what to share before you order.
Bar and building
Hawksmoor has a strong reputation for cocktails, including old-school classics, so it is worth arriving early for a drink at the bar. The India Buildings is one of the city's grand inter-war commercial buildings, and the restaurant makes the most of its scale, which adds to the sense of occasion. The group was founded by Will Beckett and Huw Gott, and Manchester was its first site outside London.
When to book
This is a special-occasion choice: birthdays, celebrations and business dinners. The group started in London in 2006 and Liverpool was among its first sites in the north, so it is popular and booking ahead makes sense, especially at weekends. It sits in the commercial district a few minutes from the Pier Head and the waterfront. Expect to pay more than at a typical city-centre restaurant, in line with its reputation.
Highlights
- Charcoal-grilled steaks dry-aged for around 35 days
- Sustainably sourced seafood
- Well-regarded cocktail bar
- Grade II listed India Buildings setting
Good to know
- Book ahead, especially for weekend evenings.
- Opened in November 2022.
Frequently asked questions
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