Liverpool food and drink winners

SOME of Merseyside’s favourite bars, restaurants and food and drink producers were revealed last night (10th September) at Liverpool Food and Drink Festival 's awards.

The Olympia, in Everton, was the venue and Matthew Fort, food critic at The Guardian and judge on the BBC’s Great British Menu, was the host. 

Delifonseca was handed two awards: Liverpool’s Favourite Restaurant (Stanley Street) and Most Family Friendly Restaurant (Dockside). 

Catalan restaurant Lunya was named city’s Favourite European Restaurant, while Sapporo Teppanyaki was deemed Favourite International Restaurant. 

Bold Street Coffee was awarded Favourite Independent Café or Coffee Shop. Well of course it is. 

The team at Bistro Pierre picked up the title of Outstanding Customer Service, while the London Carriage Works are celebrating scooping the award for the city’s Finest Wine List. The Liverpool Cheese Company was voted Festival Producer of Excellence and the Ship & Mitre scooped the award for the city’s Favourite Bar or Pub.  

The French-themed awards ceremony included a drinks reception, entertainment and a three course meal, served by Bistro Qui?