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Restaurants near Royal Albert Dock

There are 113 restaurants within about an 11-minute walk of Royal Albert Dock (Waterfront). The closest is Clockwise, about 1 minute away at 21 Edward Pavilion Salthouse Quay, Liverpool. 60 of the 84 with a published food hygiene rating are rated 5 (very good). 5 trade in a listed historic building.

Within walking distance
113
Closest
1 min
Hygiene rating 5
60
With an OTL guide
16
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On this spot

What was here before Royal Albert Dock

Before the dock, this ground between Salthouse Dock and the Canning Dock channel held houses, a pub and the Dock Trustees' dockyard, and 59 tenants were evicted to clear it. Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick's warehouses, opened by Prince Albert in 1846, were the first in Britain built without structural wood.

The full story of Royal Albert Dock

  1. 1840s

    Houses, a pub and the Dock Trustees' dockyard are cleared from the site.

  2. 1846

    Prince Albert opens the dock.

  3. 1972

    The dock closes.

  4. 1981

    Redevelopment begins.

  5. 1988

    Tate Liverpool opens.

Old Town Time Meter

72/100

Landmark

  • Time on this spot180 years, since 1846 (dock opened)24/40
  • Age of the present building180 years, built 184618/20
  • Layers of history5 documented chapters15/15
  • Heritage protectionGrade I listed15/15

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

  1. 1Clockwise21 Edward Pavilion Salthouse Quay, Liverpool, L3 4AF 1 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2025)
  2. 2Gusto Italian1 - 8 Edward Pavilion Salthouse Quay, Liverpool, L3 4AF 1 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  3. 3Miller and Carter Steak RestaurantMiller And Carter Steak House Atlantic Pavilion Salthouse Quay, Liverpool, L3 4AE 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2026)
  4. 4Madre6 Atlantic Pavilion Salthouse Quay, Liverpool, L3 4AE 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2021)
  5. 5Floating GraceFloating Grace Salthouse Dock Gower Street, Liverpool, L3 4AE 2 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2019)
  6. 6Panam Restaurant and Bar22 Britannia Pavilion Gower Street, Liverpool, L3 4AD 3 minFood hygiene 1 – Major improvement necessary (inspected Dec 2025)
  7. 7Whats Cooking24 Britannia Pavilion Gower Street, Liverpool, L3 4AD 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2019)
  8. 8Maray Dockside4 Britannia Pavilion Gower Street, Liverpool, L3 4AD 3 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Oct 2023)
  9. 9Lunyalita5 Britannia Pavilion Gower Street, Liverpool, L3 4AD 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2019)
  10. 10Rudys Pizza6 Britannia Pavilion Gower Street, Liverpool, L3 4AD 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2023)
  11. 11Delhi House2B Britannia Pavilion Gower Street, Liverpool, L3 4AD 3 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  12. 12Francie's16 The Colonnades Gower Street, Liverpool, L3 4AA 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2025)
  13. 13Pasta Cosa14 The Colonnades Gower Street, Liverpool, L3 4AA 3 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  14. 14DaffodilCanning Dock Salthouse Quay, Liverpool, L3 4AN 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2025)
  15. 15Heavenly Desserts41 Strand Street, Liverpool, L1 8LT 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2019)
  16. 16Pizza ExpressPizza Express Monarchs Quay, Liverpool, L3 4FP 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2026)
  17. 17Byron OTL guide10 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool, L1 8LW 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2025)
  18. 18Nova ScotiaGround Floor 1 Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1BP 5 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Sep 2025)
  19. 19Doogles Donuts25B Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1BP 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2024)
  20. 20Brasco Lounge27 Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1BP 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2022)
  21. 21StarbucksStarbucks 2 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool, L1 8LW 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2026)
  22. 22R&L CateringQueen Elizabeth Ii Law Courts Derby Square, Liverpool, L2 1XA 6 minFood hygiene 0 – Urgent improvement necessary (inspected Mar 2026)
  23. 23Ori Caffe70 South John Street, Liverpool, L1 8BJ 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2026)
  24. 24Centerplate UKCentre Plate Uk Arena And Convention Centre Liverpool 16 Monarchs Quay, Liverpool, L3 4FP 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2022)
  25. 25Levy UK & IrelandArena And Convention Centre Liverpool 16 Monarchs Quay, Liverpool, L3 4FP 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  26. 26M&S Bank ArenaArena And Convention Centre Liverpool 16 Monarchs Quay, Liverpool, L3 4FP 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  27. 27The Botanist Liverpool OneSite 16a 10 Kenyon's Steps, Liverpool, L1 3DF 7 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jun 2026)
  28. 28Cote Bistro51 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3EU 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2023)
  29. 29Bread Street Kitchen (Gordon Ramsay)45 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3EU 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2026)
  30. 30Pret A Manger4 Paradise Place, Liverpool, L1 8BQ 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2020)
  31. 31Sugar and Dice33 Cornhill, Liverpool, L1 8DZ 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  32. 32Salt House Tapas OTL guideSuite 1a Church House 1 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DW 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2024)
  33. 33Bistro FrancChurch House 1 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DW 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  34. 34Browns Liverpool43A Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3EU 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2026)
  35. 35The Real GreekUnit R1 43 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3EU 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  36. 36Etsu Japanese Restaurant OTL guideBeetham Plaza, 25 The Strand, L2 0XJ 8 min
  37. 37WagamamaUnit 10 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2026)
  38. 38ZizziUnit P8 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2023)
  39. 39Las IguanasUnit P7 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Nov 2023)
  40. 40Pizza ExpressPizza Express 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2026)
  41. 41Nando'sNandos 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2025)
  42. 42Yo!Unit P4r 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2019)
  43. 43Five GuysP3 To P4 14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2022)
  44. 44Smoke and Dough OTL guide14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2022)
  45. 45Slim Chickens14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2023)
  46. 46TGIFridays14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  47. 47TGIFriday’s/Conviction Chicken14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  48. 48Hanover Street Social OTL guide20 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4AA 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2025)
  49. 49CosmoUnit 20 8 Manestys Lane, Liverpool, L1 3DL 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2024)
  50. 50Ninellos Restaurant15 - 17 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AP 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  51. 51Maggie Fu37 - 39 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DN 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2024)
  52. 52Cosy Club Liverpool37C Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3EU 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2025)
  53. 53Manhattan Bar and Grill17 - 19 Fenwick Street, Liverpool, L2 7LS 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2019)
  54. 54Pret A Manger3 Derby Square, Liverpool, L2 9UJ 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2025)
  55. 55Meet Argentina50 Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L2 0PL 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2022)
  56. 56Starbucks35 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3EU 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2019)
  57. 57Duke Street Market OTL guide46 Duke Street, L1 5AS 9 min
  58. 58Matou Asian RestaurantMatou Mersey Ferries Georges Parade, Liverpool, L3 1DP 9 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Sep 2026)
  59. 59Crosby Fresh LimitedLanding Stage Mersey Ferries Georges Parade, Liverpool, L3 1DP 9 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Sep 2026)
  60. 60Waterstones12 College Lane, Liverpool, L1 3DS 9 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Nov 2025)
  61. 61Salt House Bacaro47 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 9UB 9 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Nov 2025)
  62. 62The Express Sandwich Co40 Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L2 0PL 9 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Jul 2026)
  63. 63Bem Brasil47 - 49 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DN 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2026)
  64. 64Beauty Bazaar Harvey Nichols16 Manestys Lane, Liverpool, L1 3DL 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2019)
  65. 65Bacaro OTL guide47 Castle Street, L2 9UB 9 min
  66. 66The Mayflower Restaurant48 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AS 9 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Mar 2025)
  67. 67Spice Thai Street Food40 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LA 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  68. 68San Carlo OTL guide41 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 9SH 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2024)
  69. 69Caffe Nero17 Peters Arcade, Liverpool, L1 3DE 9 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Oct 2022)
  70. 70Oh Me Oh MyWest Africa House 25 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 0RG 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2022)
  71. 71Caffe Nero38 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0NR 9 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Sep 2019)
  72. 72Hawksmoor Liverpool OTL guideIndia Buildings, 8 Brunswick Street, L2 0PL 10 min
  73. 73HumeUnit 3 Lever House 16 Gradwell Street, Liverpool, L1 4JH 10 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  74. 74Popeyes59 - 61 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 6PB 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2023)
  75. 75Shrimp & Co50 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4AF 10 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  76. 76HawksmoorIndia Buildings Water Street, Liverpool, L2 0RR 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2025)
  77. 77Crabbish52 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AA 10 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  78. 78Caffe Nero74 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 1TL 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2026)
  79. 79El Gato Negro Tapas34 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0NR 10 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jul 2026)
  80. 80Eat Grab & Go2 Royal Liver Building Georges Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1HU 10 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  81. 81The Liver Suite & Atrium Bar2 Royal Liver Building Georges Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1HU 10 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  82. 82Pattersons26 - 28 Gradwell Street, Liverpool, L1 4JH 10 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Aug 2019)
  83. 83Lunya OTL guide53 - 55 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DN 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2026)
  84. 84McDonald's82 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 1TL 10 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Mar 2024)
  85. 85Tiger Rock26 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 9RU 10 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Apr 2026)
  86. 86Arne Bites1 Peters Arcade, Liverpool, L1 3DE 10 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  87. 87The Ivy Liverpool31 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 4TA 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Aug 2026)
  88. 88Elif22 - 22A Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0SU 10 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected May 2026)
  89. 89Piccolino OTL guide14A Cook Street, Liverpool, L2 9QU 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2022)
  90. 90PhoPho 22A Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0SU 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2025)
  91. 918 By Andrew Sheridan16 Cook Street, Liverpool, L2 9RF 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2026)
  92. 92Gaucho Liverpool OTL guide7 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 0RD 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2024)
  93. 93Castle Street Townhouse OTL guide25 - 27 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 4TA 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Oct 2024)
  94. 94Burger King91 - 95 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 6PG 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2023)
  95. 95Ours8 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0NE 11 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected May 2026)
  96. 96Riva Blu1 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 4SW 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2024)
  97. 97Mowgli Street Food3 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 0RD 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2022)
  98. 98So Salsa2 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0NA 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2023)
  99. 99Zaad13 Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool 11 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  100. 100Queens Wine Bar and Bistro OTL guide8 Queen Avenue, Liverpool, L2 4TX 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2025)
  101. 101The MillWolstenholme Projects 11 Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, L1 4JJ 11 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  102. 102Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana – Castle Street OTL guide3–7 Castle Street, L2 4SW 11 min
  103. 103Pho Castle Street | Vietnamese Soul in a Liverpool Landmark OTL guide15–17 Castle Street, L2 4SW 11 min
  104. 1048 Water St Mediterranean GrillNorwich House 8 Water Street, Liverpool 11 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Jun 2026)
  105. 1058 water street. Mediterranean bar and grill8 Norwich House 8 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 8TD 11 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  106. 106The Cavern Restaurant7 Cavern Walks Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE 11 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Jul 2026)
  107. 107Turtle Bay59 - 61 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DY 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2019)
  108. 10866 Bar and Grill80 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AA 11 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  109. 109Jollibee9 - 11 Whitechapel, Liverpool, L1 6DS 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2020)
  110. 110Frevo65 - 67 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DY 11 minFood hygiene 1 – Major improvement necessary (inspected Nov 2025)
  111. 111Pierre Kitchen and Bar14 Button Street, Liverpool, L2 6PS 11 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
  112. 112Shiraz LiverpoolMelbourne Buildings 19 - 21 North John Street, Liverpool 11 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Sep 2024)
  113. 113Turtle BayGround Floor Produce Exchange Building 8 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 6QE 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2019)

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 Royal Albert Dock: your questions

What is the closest restaurant to Royal Albert Dock?

Clockwise, 21 Edward Pavilion Salthouse Quay, Liverpool, about 1 minute on foot.

How many restaurants are there near Royal Albert Dock?

113 within about an 11-minute walk, based on Food Standards Agency records and Old Town Liverpool's own venue guides.

Which restaurants near Royal Albert Dock have a 5 food hygiene rating?

Clockwise, Miller and Carter Steak Restaurant, Madre, Floating Grace, Whats Cooking and Lunyalita, among 60 in total. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

What was on the site of Royal Albert Dock before?

Before the dock, this ground between Salthouse Dock and the Canning Dock channel held houses, a pub and the Dock Trustees' dockyard, and 59 tenants were evicted to clear it. Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick's warehouses, opened by Prince Albert in 1846, were the first in Britain built without structural wood.

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Sources: Wikipedia: Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool; Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 16 October 2026.

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