The Michelin Guide Ceremony for Great Britain and Ireland took place on Monday night (February 10), celebrating the finest restaurants and announcing new coveted Michelin stars, Green stars and Special Awards.
The sparkling event, held at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, announced the new and returning stars for 2025 to an invited audience of top chefs, restaurant owners and influential figures across the food industry.
But, as brilliant restaurants received their hard earned accolades, Liverpool once again missed out on a single Michelin star. While eateries in the city are recommended in the Guide, none managed to earn Michelin’s highest accolade.
In fact, Liverpool has never had a Michelin Star at any of its restaurants and Merseyside sadly lost its only star when Marc Wilkinson’s renowned Fraiche restaurant moved from the Wirral to Shropshire.
Among this year’s winners was Moor Hall Restaurant and Rooms, located just outside of Merseyside in Aughton. It was the only restaurant to be newly awarded with three stars for 2025 - the maximum number that can be awarded to any one business. The famous restaurant opened in 2017 and ceremony host Amanda Stretton said it has been “nothing short of sensational”.
Moor Hall was awarded its first star from Michelin in 2018, its second in 2019 and a Green star in 2022. Mark Birchall was very emotional as he accepted his new three Star award, and spoke of his gratitude towards his team and his family.
While Liverpool will now spend another year without a single Michelin star, I have put together my own guide to brilliant restaurants which I believe are award worthy - as well as those recommended by LiverpoolWorld readers. Take a look at the gallery below.
9. The London Carriage Works, Hope Street, Liverpool
The London Carriage Works serves up fresh, local produce with a focus on excellent cuisine. The beautiful restaurant is known for brilliant service and food. | The London Carriage Works
10. The Quarter, Falkner Street, Liverpool
The Quarter is a fabulous Italian restaurant, located in the Georgian Quarter. It caters for dietary requirements and the food is delicious. | The Quarter
11. Belzan, Smithdown Road, Liverpool
Belzan is a friendly neighbourhood bistro, located on the buzzing Smithdown Road. It often features in foodie guides, and its menu "changes with the ebb and flow of the season". | Belzan/Google