The latest winners of the Good Food Awards have been announced, including a number of brilliant restaurants and cafes in and around Liverpool.
Established in 2002, the annual awards celebrate culinary excellence across the United Kingdom and are highly respected in the food industry.
Split into categories such as Fish and Chips, Cafes and Gastro Pubs, the Good Food Awards are entirely based on merit, and free to enter, with the public casting votes for their favourites.
Also known as The Blue Ribbon for Delicious Dishes, the Good Food Awards are decided based on food quality, service and value.
The highest accolade, The Gold Seal, is given to Good Food Award holders who have attained award status for three consecutive years or more.
Below are all of Merseyside's winners in the Good Food Awards' 2023/24 edition.
9. Station House Coffee, Prescot, Knowsley
Station House Coffee is an espresso bar and eatery on Bridge Road, Prescot. It is located in a former station master's house and was awarded a Blue Ribbon in the Cafes category. | Station House Coffee Photo: Station House Coffee
10. The Swan Restaurant and Takeaway, Stanley Street, Southport
The Swan Restaurant is an established, family-run restaurant in Southport. It was handed a Blue Ribbon in the Fish and Chips category and offers a traditional chippy tea to eat in or take away. | The Swan Photo: The Swan Restaurant
11. The Tapas Kitchen, West Kirby, Wirral
The Tapas Kitchen is a multi award winning Spanish-inspired restaurant in the heart of West Kirby. The independent restaurant was handed a Blue Ribbon in the Good Food category. | The Tapas Kitchen Photo: The Tapas Kitchen
12. The Whistle Stop Cafe, London Street, Southport
The Whistle Stop Cafe is a family-run coffee shop in the heart of Southport. Handed a Blue Ribbon in the Cafes category, The Whistle Stop serves Italian coffee, cakes and a range of classic cafe meals. | The Whistle Stop Cafe, Southport Photo: The Whistle Stop Cafe