Gaucho Liverpool
Argentinian steak in a listed former banking hall on Water Street
Gaucho Liverpool is an Argentinian steak restaurant at 7 Water Street, L2 0RD, near the Pier Head. It opened in November 2022 in a Grade II listed former bank. Grayson and Ould built the bank in 1896, and Palmer and Holden rebuilt its Water Street block in 1934. The banking hall has a marble-columned barrel vault.
- Address
- 7 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 0RD
- Cuisine
- Argentinian steakhouse
- Established
- 2022
- Building
- 7 Water Street and 3 Fenwick Street (former bank)
- Built
- 1896; Water Street block 1934
- Nearest station
- James Street (Merseyrail)
A banking hall on Water Street
The building at 7 Water Street and 3 Fenwick Street began as a bank built in 1896 to designs by Grayson and Ould. In 1934 the Water Street block was replaced to designs by Palmer and Holden. Historic England records later use by the National Westminster Bank and General Accident.
The granite Water Street front has three storeys and five symmetrical bays. A rusticated ground floor with round-arched windows sits on a polished red granite plinth, with giant fluted Doric columns above. The bronze doors carry decorative lion masks. The nine-bay Fenwick Street return has round-headed windows carved with Celtic interlace.
Inside, the banking hall has a segmental barrel vault over the central aisle, carried on engaged marble columns with acanthus capitals. The building was first listed on 14 March 1975.
Signature dishes
Gaucho cooks Argentine beef over open fire, alongside Latin American starters and an Argentine-led wine list.
- 01
Ribeye
Pure-bred Argentine ribeye from the parrilla
- 02
Beef tartare tacos
Starter listed on the Liverpool page
- 03
Grilled mini chorizo
Starter listed on the Liverpool page
- 04
Shrimp ceviche and empanadas
Starters highlighted at launch
- 05
Salted dulce de leche cheesecake
Gaucho's signature dessert
- 06
Malbec
Argentine wine, a focus of the list
- Monday–Saturday
- 12:00–23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00–22:30
Good to know
Where is Gaucho Liverpool?
At 7 Water Street, Liverpool L2 0RD.
Is the Gaucho building listed?
Yes. 7 Water Street and 3 Fenwick Street is Grade II listed (Historic England entry 1062579).
When did Gaucho Liverpool open?
In November 2022.
Does Gaucho Liverpool have live music?
Yes. The restaurant advertises live music from Wednesday to Sunday.
