Caribbean food in Liverpool: Top 3 hotspots
Words by Matthew Smith
Hang on to summer with this trio of cracking Caribbean eateries in Liverpool. Find out where to quench your thirst with a refreshing cocktail, how to fulfil your appetite for jerk dishes and where you can enjoy the delicacies of Caribbean street food with a unique twist.
Turtle Bay
Hanover Street, L1
Turtle Bay brings that refreshing Kingston cool to Liverpool in what is an authentic and fresh menu heavily influenced by the Caribbean beaches. A particular highlight of the more filling ‘Jerk Pit BBQ’ menu is the rich-tasting, succulent ‘Jerk Chicken’ which, having been marinated for 24 hours, is served with sour orange chutney, coconut shavings topped with herbs and spices to delight the taste buds.
Revolución de Cuba
Albert Dock, L3
For that refreshing taste of summer, Revolución de Cuba’s beach-inspired drinks menu blends the unique flavours of Caribbean fruits with a range of spirits. Don’t miss out on the Totally Tropical Punch which combines Havana Club Añejo Especial Rum with pineapple, passion fruit and Ting. Mocktails like the Summer Punch made with fresh strawberries, passion fruit, sugar syrup, cranberry and soda offer a refreshing alcohol-free alternative.
Ital Fresh
New Bird Street, L1
Ital Fresh adds a hint of Caribbean sunshine to the Baltic Triangle. Stand out dishes on its vegan small plates lunchtime menu include the Caribbean Superfood Wrap, served with Haitian Hummous and Soul Slaw. The duo behind Ital Fresh also bring their Caribbean candour to District every Thursday with live music and open mic nights.
