More than twenty restaurants in and around Merseyside are featured in the latest edition of the Michelin Guide.
The Guide awards up to three Michelin Stars for excellence to a select few establishments, while it awards Bib Gourmands to choice eateries and recommends others.
Sadly, no restaurants in Merseyside currently have a Michelin Star, however, two eateries in nearby Aughton have one Star, with a third having a whopping two Stars and a Michelin Green Star.
Despite Liverpool being a Michelin Star desert, many restaurants in and around the city are recommended - - such as 8, The Art School, Belzan, Manifest and more - in the prestigious Michelin Guide which is updated monthly..
5. The Barn - Aughton, Lancashire
📍Prescot Road, Aughton L39 6RT. ⭐ The Michelin Guide says: "One MICHELIN Star: High quality cooking, worth a stop! 📝 Cooking is modern and imaginative and the appealing à la carte menu offers dishes which are British at heart, with understated elegance and well-judged combinations of delicious flavours." | UGC Photo: UGC
6. Belzan - Liverpool, Merseyside
📍371 Smithdown Road, Liverpool L15 3JJ. 📝 The Michelin Guide says: "Its somewhat unassuming location makes this smart, modern bistro stand out even more. The cooking offers well-judged, interesting combinations, with portions that are as generous as they flavoursome, but while sharing is encouraged, dishes work better on their own; the Guinness rarebit potato is a must. They also offer a good value early dinner menu. The narrow room has a cosy feel, and service is confident and clued-up." | Belzan/Google Photo: Belzan/Google
7. Bistrot Vérité - Southport, Merseyside
📍7 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4AR. 📝 The Michelin Guide says: "A friendly, bustling neighbourhood bistro, serving gutsy French dishes with a classic base, punchy flavours and the occasional international touch. It’s a family affair with Mum Michaela, Dad Marc and their sons all involved, either in the kitchen or front of house. Pop into their next-door bar, Petite Vérité, for pre or post-dinner drinks." | @Bistrot Verite/Instagram Photo: @Bistrot Verite/Instagram
8. Cartford Inn - Preston, Lancashire
📍Cartford Ln, Preston PR3 0YP. 📝 The Michelin Guide says: "This riverside pub stands beside a small toll bridge and comes with a deli, an art gallery, a farm shop, and 5 greenhouses for all-year dining. Cooking is gutsy and many of the tried-and-tested classics come with a twist. The owner played a big part in the interior design, particularly the boutique bedrooms." | Cartford Inn Photo: Cartford Inn