Cavern Quarter · Mathew Street
Restaurants near Mathew Street & the Cavern Club
There are 140 restaurants within about an 8-minute walk of Mathew Street & the Cavern Club (Cavern Quarter · Mathew Street). The closest is The Cavern Restaurant, about 1 minute away at 7 Cavern Walks Mathew Street, Liverpool. 75 of the 104 with a published food hygiene rating are rated 5 (very good). 8 trade in a listed historic building.
- Within walking distance
- 140
- Closest
- 1 min
- Hygiene rating 5
- 75
- With an OTL guide
- 20
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With the story behind the building
On this spot
What was here before Mathew Street & the Cavern Club
Mathew Street was the centre of Liverpool's wholesale fruit and vegetable trade. In the cellar of one of its fruit warehouses, an air-raid shelter in the Second World War, the Cavern Club opened as a jazz club on 16 January 1957; the Beatles played there 292 times between 1961 and 1963.
- 1957
The Cavern Club opens on 16 January in a fruit-warehouse cellar.
- 1961
The Beatles play the Cavern for the first time, on 9 February.
- 1963
Their last Cavern appearance, on 3 August, after 292 shows.
- 1973
The club closes on 28 May; the cellar is filled with rubble.
- 1976
Eric's opens on Mathew Street.
- 1984
A reconstructed Cavern Club opens.
- 1991
The present owners reopen the club on 11 July.
Old Town Time Meter
31/100
Established
- Time on this spot69 years, since 1957 (Cavern Club opens in a fruit-warehouse cellar)9/40
- Age of the present building42 years, built 19844/20
- Layers of history7 documented chapters15/15
- Continuity42 years in the same use (Cavern rebuilt on the site)3/10
An index of the documented time and history held by this place, part of Old Town Liverpool's Quantum Energy Mapping. How it is measured.
Every restaurant nearby
Nearest first
- 1The Cavern Restaurant7 Cavern Walks Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 1 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Jul 2026)
- 2Turtle BayGround Floor Produce Exchange Building 8 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 6QE 1 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2019)
- 3Popeyes59 - 61 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 6PB 1 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2023)
- 4Tiger Rock26 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 9RU 1 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Apr 2026)
- 58 By Andrew Sheridan16 Cook Street, Liverpool, L2 9RF 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2026)
- 6Shiraz LiverpoolMelbourne Buildings 19 - 21 North John Street, Liverpool 2 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Sep 2024)
- 7Casa Italia OTL guide36–40 Stanley Street, L1 6AL 2 min
- 8Pierre Kitchen and Bar14 Button Street, Liverpool, L2 6PS 2 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 9Casa Italia36 - 40 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AL 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2019)
- 10Piccolino OTL guide14A Cook Street, Liverpool, L2 9QU 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2022)
- 11The Grand By IkkayeesVictoria Buildings 15 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 5QS 2 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 12Burger King91 - 95 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 6PG 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2023)
- 13Jollibee9 - 11 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DS 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2020)
- 14Caffe Nero74 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 1TL 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2026)
- 15Spice City18 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AF 2 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 16McDonald's82 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 1TL 2 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Mar 2024)
- 17PhuketexpressUnit 38 To 40 Vsc Food Hall The Met Quarter 43 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DA 2 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 18Pret A Manger3 Derby Square, Liverpool, L2 9UJ 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2025)
- 19The Ivy Liverpool31 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 4TA 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2026)
- 20La Famiglia12 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AF 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2020)
- 21San Carlo OTL guide41 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 9SH 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2024)
- 22Salt House Bacaro47 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 9UB 3 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Nov 2025)
- 23Bacaro OTL guide47 Castle Street, L2 9UB 3 min
- 24Castle Street Townhouse OTL guide25 - 27 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 4TA 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2024)
- 25Queens Wine Bar and Bistro OTL guide8 Queen Avenue, Liverpool, L2 4TX 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2025)
- 26Jam Restaurant & Cocktail Bar7 - 11 Sir Thomas Street, Liverpool, L1 6BW 3 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Nov 2019)
- 27Spice Thai Street Food40 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LA 3 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 28Blends16 Williamson Street, Liverpool, L1 1EB 3 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Oct 2025)
- 29Caffe Nero38 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0NR 3 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Sep 2019)
- 30The Botanist Liverpool OneSite 16a 10 Kenyon's Steps, Liverpool, L1 3DF 3 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jun 2026)
- 31Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana – Castle Street OTL guide3–7 Castle Street, L2 4SW 4 min
- 32Pho Castle Street | Vietnamese Soul in a Liverpool Landmark OTL guide15–17 Castle Street, L2 4SW 4 min
- 33Oro di Grano51 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DT 4 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 34El Gato Negro Tapas34 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0NR 4 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jul 2026)
- 35Kitchen 5454 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 5ST 4 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Aug 2022)
- 36Manhattan Bar and Grill17 - 19 Fenwick Street, Liverpool, L2 7LS 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2019)
- 37Riva Blu1 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 4SW 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2024)
- 38The Twins Flavour Liverpool60 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 5ST 4 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Mar 2025)
- 39Farina Pasta Lab OTL guide24 Tarleton Street, L1 1DS 4 min
- 40WagamamaUnit 10 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2026)
- 41ZizziUnit P8 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2023)
- 42Las IguanasUnit P7 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 4 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Nov 2023)
- 43Pizza ExpressPizza Express 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2026)
- 44Nando'sNandos 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2025)
- 45Yo!Unit P4r 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2019)
- 46Five GuysP3 To P4 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2022)
- 47Smoke and Dough OTL guide14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2022)
- 48Slim Chickens14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2023)
- 49TGIFridays14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 4 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 50TGIFriday’s/Conviction Chicken14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 4 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 51Zenn Liverpool49A Victoria Street, Liverpool, L1 6JB 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2023)
- 52PhoPho 22A Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0SU 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2025)
- 53Wake & Cate13 - 17 Tarleton Street, Liverpool, L1 1DS 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2022)
- 54Hey Farina22 Richmond Street, Liverpool, L1 1EF 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2023)
- 55Lucy in the SkyUnit 2 Imperial Court Exchange Street East, Liverpool, L2 3PQ 4 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jun 2023)
- 56P&D Gran Caffe24 Richmond Street, Liverpool, L1 1EF 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2024)
- 57Brunchin' LiverpoolFirst Floor 24 Richmond Street, Liverpool, L1 1EF 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2023)
- 58Antonietta Gelato & CioccolatoGround And Basement Floor 24 Richmond Street, Liverpool, L1 1EF 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2024)
- 59Starbucks35 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3EU 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2019)
- 60Ours8 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0NE 4 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected May 2026)
- 61R&L CateringQueen Elizabeth Ii Law Courts Derby Square, Liverpool, L2 1XA 4 minFood hygiene 0 – Urgent improvement necessary (inspected Mar 2026)
- 62Castro's Cafeteria8A Hackins Hey, Liverpool, L2 2AW 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2024)
- 63Elif22 - 22A Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0SU 4 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected May 2026)
- 64Dishoom Permit RoomPermit Room Restaurant 1 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2PP 4 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 65Arne Bites1 Peters Arcade, Liverpool, L1 3DE 4 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 66So Salsa2 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0NA 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2023)
- 67Mowgli Street Food3 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 0RD 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2022)
- 68Cosy Club Liverpool37C Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3EU 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2025)
- 69Boujie Bowls LondonGround Floor New Oxford House 75 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2JD 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 70Take A Break Kitchen LTDNew Oxford House 75 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2HT 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 71Gaucho Liverpool OTL guide7 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 0RD 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2024)
- 72Pret A Manger4 Paradise Place, Liverpool, L1 8BQ 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2020)
- 73Caffe Nero17 Peters Arcade, Liverpool, L1 3DE 5 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Oct 2022)
- 74Waterstones12 College Lane, Liverpool, L1 3DS 5 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Nov 2025)
- 75KaspasCrosshall 9 Crosshall Street, Liverpool, L1 6DQ 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 76The Express Sandwich Co40 Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L2 0PL 5 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Jul 2026)
- 77StarbucksStarbucks 2 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool, L1 8LW 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2026)
- 78Hawksmoor Liverpool OTL guideIndia Buildings, 8 Brunswick Street, L2 0PL 5 min
- 79Beauty Bazaar Harvey Nichols16 Manestys Lane, Liverpool, L1 3DL 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2019)
- 80CosmoUnit 20 8 Manestys Lane, Liverpool, L1 3DL 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2024)
- 81The Real GreekUnit R1 43 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3EU 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 82Caffe Nero3 Brythen Street, Liverpool, L1 1LG 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2024)
- 83HawksmoorIndia Buildings Water Street, Liverpool, L2 0RR 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2025)
- 84Browns Liverpool43A Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3EU 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2026)
- 85ThriveGround Floor 23 Preston Street, Liverpool, L1 6DP 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2022)
- 86Dale Street Kitchen & Bar By Shino OTL guide90 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 5TF 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 878 Water St Mediterranean GrillNorwich House 8 Water Street, Liverpool 6 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Jun 2026)
- 888 water street. Mediterranean bar and grill8 Norwich House 8 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 8TD 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 89Byron OTL guide10 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool, L1 8LW 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2025)
- 90Sultan's Palace75 - 77 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L1 6DG 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2023)
- 91Nando’s2C Queen Square, Liverpool, L1 1RH 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 92Ask Italian/Coco Di Mama5 Queen Arcade Queen Square, Liverpool, L1 1EP 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2024)
- 93Ori Caffe70 South John Street, Liverpool, L1 8BJ 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2026)
- 94Istanbul Breeze4 Queen Square, Liverpool, L1 1RH 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 95fogo-de-chao OTL guideHorton House, Exchange Flags, L2 3YL 6 min
- 96Fazenda Rodizio Bar & GrillWalker House Exchange Flags, Liverpool, L2 3YL 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2024)
- 97Black Cat Club LiverpoolWalker House Exchange Flags, Liverpool, L2 3YL 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 98Bread Street Kitchen (Gordon Ramsay)45 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3EU 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2026)
- 99Meet Argentina50 Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L2 0PL 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2022)
- 100Cote Bistro51 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3EU 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2023)
- 101Etsu Japanese Restaurant OTL guideBeetham Plaza, 25 The Strand, L2 0XJ 6 min
- 102BacinoFlannels 11 - 17 Parker Street, Liverpool, L1 1DJ 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2024)
- 103Bem Brasil47 - 49 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DN 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2026)
- 104Maggie Fu37 - 39 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DN 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2024)
- 105Salt House Tapas OTL guideSuite 1a Church House 1 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DW 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2024)
- 106Bistro FrancChurch House 1 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DW 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 107Lunya OTL guide53 - 55 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DN 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2026)
- 108Calm Ya Baps Ltd1 The Arcade Rumford Street, Liverpool, L2 8SZ 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 109On The VineSilkhouse Court 7 Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, L2 2LZ 6 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Feb 2026)
- 110Turtle Bay59 - 61 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DY 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2019)
- 111McDonald's18 - 19 Clayton Square, Liverpool, L1 1QR 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2026)
- 112Heavenly Desserts41 Strand Street, Liverpool, L1 8LT 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2019)
- 113Shrimp & Co50 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4AF 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 114Frevo65 - 67 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DY 6 minFood hygiene 1 – Major improvement necessary (inspected Nov 2025)
- 115Hanover Street Social OTL guide20 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4AA 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2025)
- 116Bon Pan45 - 49 Clayton Square, Liverpool, L1 1QR 7 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Sep 2026)
- 117Oh Me Oh MyWest Africa House 25 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 0RG 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2022)
- 118Five Guys3 Queen Square, Liverpool, L1 1RH 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2019)
- 119Chico Brazil Bar Grill Restaurant60 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4AF 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 120Nova ScotiaGround Floor 1 Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1BP 7 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Sep 2025)
- 121Pret A Manger1 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9QT 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2025)
- 122Ninellos Restaurant15 - 17 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AP 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 123Villa Romana OTL guide6–8 Wood Street, L1 4AQ 7 min
- 124Wildwood Kitchen2A Clayton Square, Liverpool, L1 1QR 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2019)
- 125Puffin RoomsThe Albany 8 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9EL 7 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Mar 2019)
- 126Villa Romana6 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2023)
- 127Fattoush23 Hatton Garden, Liverpool, L3 2FE 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2025)
- 128BeanBean Unity Commercial 20 Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9AG 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2022)
- 129Sanskruti RestaurantSanscruti Restaurant Lombard Chambers Bixteth Street, Liverpool, L3 9NA 8 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Dec 2022)
- 130Taco Bell8 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4DS 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2024)
- 131El Vino148 Charlotte Way St Johns Precinct, Liverpool, L1 1NB 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2026)
- 132DaffodilCanning Dock Salthouse Quay, Liverpool, L3 4AN 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2025)
- 133McDonald's82 St Johns Square St Johns Precinct, Liverpool, L1 1HL 8 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Sep 2025)
- 134Pret a MangerSk:n 12 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4DS 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 135H.o.m.e89 Roe Street, Liverpool, L1 1EP 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 136Haute Dolci14 - 16 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4DS 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2023)
- 137HumeUnit 3 Lever House 16 Gradwell Street, Liverpool, L1 4JH 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 138One Fine Day & Little LeafOne Fine Day Restaurant Cotton Exchange Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9LQ 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2019)
- 139MangetoutGround Floor City Buildings 21 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9BS 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2025)
- 140City Wine Bar + KitchenGround Floor City Buildings 21 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9BS 8 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jun 2023)
Distances are straight-line estimates converted to walking time. Food hygiene ratings are the Food Standards Agency's current published ratings at the date shown; they describe hygiene standards, not food quality.
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Restaurants near Mathew Street & the Cavern Club: your questions
What is the closest restaurant to Mathew Street & the Cavern Club?
The Cavern Restaurant, 7 Cavern Walks Mathew Street, Liverpool, about 1 minute on foot.
How many restaurants are there near Mathew Street & the Cavern Club?
140 within about an 8-minute walk, based on Food Standards Agency records and Old Town Liverpool's own venue guides.
Which restaurants near Mathew Street & the Cavern Club have a 5 food hygiene rating?
Turtle Bay, Popeyes, 8 By Andrew Sheridan, Casa Italia, Piccolino and Burger King, among 75 in total. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.
What was on the site of Mathew Street & the Cavern Club before?
Mathew Street was the centre of Liverpool's wholesale fruit and vegetable trade. In the cellar of one of its fruit warehouses, an air-raid shelter in the Second World War, the Cavern Club opened as a jazz club on 16 January 1957; the Beatles played there 292 times between 1961 and 1963.
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Sources: Wikipedia: The Cavern Club; Wikipedia: Mathew Street; Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 16 October 2026.