Despite being less than two months into 2026, several well-loved businesses have already announced their closures this year as the cost-of-living crisis continues to cause difficulty for both independents and retail giants.
Liverpool has already said goodbye to city centre bars and restaurants, with the closure of an iconic accessories chain looming. A Merseyside M&S is set to lose its cafe, while a ‘unique’ Formby takeaway has shut up shop.
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Take a look at the list below to see which businesses have closed their doors this year, or are set to close in the coming weeks and months. Do you know about any other restaurant, pub, bar or shop closures across Liverpool? If so, let us know by emailing [email protected]
1. Il Forno
Il Forno confirmed its closure earlier this year, after more than two decades on Duke Street. It has now been transformed into Botanico. | Google Maps
2. Hooters Liverpool
Hooters officially closed in January, just over three years after it launched in Liverpool city centre. | liverpoolworld
3. Revolucion de Cuba
The Albert Dock said goodbye to Revolucion de Cuba in January, as The Revel Collective, one of the UK’s best-known bar operators, entered administration. | Google
4. Sixty Kitchen
In an announcement on January 31, the Sixty Kitchen team said they were “genuinely gutted” but that “today will be our final service”. The full statement on Instagram read: “Today will be our final service at Sixty Kitchen. We’ve reached a point where, despite trying everything, we can’t quite make the numbers work or secure the finance needed to move forward. We’re genuinely gutted to be writing this and incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way. Sixty has meant a lot to us. We may be back in the future, but for now, if you want one last Sixty, tonight’s the night. Thank you for everything.” | Emma Dukes Photo: Emma Dukes