10 Best Breweries in Heaton

"What’s boss about Liverpool’s brewery scene is the sheer scope of it. You’ve got your microbreweries and then you’ve got a renovated rubber factory transformed into an 18,000 hectolitre brewery capable of producing more than three million pints. The latter goes by the name of Love Lane Brewery and houses a family of beers and gins under one roof, designed to keep the city’s rich brewing heritage alive."

"Home to the Ginsmiths of Liverpool, head down to Love Lane Brewery in the Baltic Triangle to sample some of the finest gin around. Choose from a Dry Gin, Merchant Navy Gin, Marshmallow Gin or a range of cocktails in the huge venue. They also do distillery tours so you can see how the gin gets made in house!"

"Although these guys have been knocking about since 2015, they are but a matter of days into celebrating the launch of their brand new brewery and tap room. Black Lodge is a small batch brewery with experimentation and beer-based alchemy at its heart. Showcasing an ever-changing line up of both local and international brews, this is the place to come if you want to dabble in something a little bit different."

"You’ll have to recreate the superb customer service and great atmosphere in your own home, but Black Lodge Brewery can still provide the fantastic selection of real ales for all tastes. This treasured microbrewery based in the Baltic Triangle, are delivering cans and mini-kegs, with a limited number of free delivery services available. Find out more atblacklodgebrewing.co.uk/store."

"Sarah Hyde is an Institute of Beer & Distilling accredited Beer Sommelier and has just launched a series of beer tours in Liverpool under the UK Brewery Tours umbrella. The Microbrewery Experience Tour takes in some of the best venues within the Baltic Triangle. You’ll get to meet the brewers, sample beers and come face-to-face with the brewery equipment."

"I know this list is based around what and where to eat in Liverpool, but I thought I’d mention this just because of how popular it is. Pretty much everywhere you go these days you can find somewhere selling craft beer, and Liverpool’s not really any different. We’ve got lots of places for a good drink, but the Cains Brewery seems to be the favorite of just about everyone in Liverpool at the minute."

"It's one of the most up-and-coming areas in the city and it's easy to see why when you wander around. There is a whole host of new bars, pubs and venues open across the village which was once derelict for many years. On a hot day, all the venues put out seating outside, including the Peaky Blinders bar and the Baltic Market."

"Another must-visit in the Cains Brewery Village, this alehouse is the very definition of a hidden gem. The Brewery Tap was bought by Mikhail Hotel, who wanted ‘in’ on the bright future of the happening brewery village. It’s the perfect place to head for a hoppy pale ale."

"Japanese restaurant where you can watch your (delicious) dinner gets cooked right in front of you.Sapporo Teppanyaki has three restaurants in England, but their first opened in Liverpool. The restaurant cooks up a sizzling mix of authentic Japanese recipes with a few western additions. Tuck into a steaming pile of yakisoba noodles or go lighter with sushi."

"A restaurant where you can watch as your dinner is cooked in front of you, Sapporo Teppanyaki cooks a sizzling mix of traditional Japanese recipes. 134 Duke St, Liverpool L1 5AG"

"Born from the need of one man looking to eat enjoyable oriental food in a hurry Kokoro serves up a selection of bentos, sushi, salads and sides all inspired by the Orient. Pick up a pretty platter of dainty sushi or a scrumptious sweet and sour chicken, no matter what you are in the mood for, as long as it’s from the far east Kokoro have got you covered. This is about as exotic as lunch in Liverpool gets and what’s more, it’s fresh and ready to go in a hurry."

"After a busy morning shopping, Kokoro is the perfect spot to grab some lunch. Serving up delicious Japanese food, Kokoro offers cold options such as sushi and poke bowls, as well as warming hot dinners, such as katsu curry and teriyaki dishes. They also deliver, so you can enjoy great food from home."