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As we all know, Liverpool’s warmer months are far from predictable.

So when we actually get some sun, it’s wise to make the most of it while you can.

One of the best ways of making the most of the glorious weather is to enjoy a bite to eat al fresco.

If you feel like treating yourself and dining out in the sunshine, here’s where you can enjoy a spot of lunch outside in Liverpool city centre.

Dine alfresco on Castle Street...

There is plenty of choice on Castle Street if you fancy catching some rays while you dine.

From Santa Maluco, to Gino D'Acampo's restaurant, Castle Street Townhouse, Bacaro and Olive, there is a restaurant for everybody.

If you fancy a liquid lunch bars such as Heritage, Rox, Veeno, Sanctuary Tap, JMc Guffie and more.

Castle Street L2 0NR

Oh Me Oh My

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Don’t shout about this one too loudly - Oh Me Oh My quite like their spot under the radar.

But when you get to their roof garden, you’ll want to shout across the city about it.

The Goodness Gracious roof garden provides stunning views of the Liver Building and the wider Liverpool skyline, and when the weather’s this glorious, is there anywhere else you’d rather be?

West Africa House, 25 Water St, L2 0RG

HUS

HUS gives you double the dance to catch the rays with their outdoor seating outside the venue on the ground floor AND a rooftop bar.

You can sit outside and enjoy a drink or a bite to eat whenever the weather is nice.

But the rooftop bar is open only when the weather is warm on Friday, Saturdays and Sundays.

12 Tithebarn St, Liverpool L2 2DT

Lunyalita

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If you like the social aspect of picking and sharing food, this is a good option.

Lunya has a huge menu full of traditional Catalan and Spanish tapas, paella and deli platters.

Grab a table outside, order a litre jug of Sangria to wash it all down with, and pretend your holiday has come early.

Lunyalita can be found at the Albert Dock.

Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock L3 4AD

Fazenda

You can’t have the Rodizio (all you can eat) experience if you want to sit outside, but you can order from the Fazenda bar menu, which includes antipasti, chunky chips and breaded prawns.

If you’re the kind of person who goes for a third, fourth or fifth buffet run, this is probably for the best if you need to go back to work in the afternoon.

Horton House, Exchange Flags, L2 3PG

The Vincent

Fazenda’s neighbour on Exchange Flags also has an outdoor seating area, and it claims to be the perfect place for “the first bite, the last cocktail and everything in between”.

If you’re pressed for time, you can order from the Express Lunch set menu - two courses of soup of the day and a specially made pasta.

Walker House Exchange Flags, L2 3YL

The Quarter

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this is café culture at its best.

The quaint tables outside The Quarter overlook the Anglican cathedral, and they get plenty of sunshine on a clear day.

So slap on the factor 20 if you’re planning an extended lunch break.

7 Falkner Street L8 7PU

Liverpool ONE terrace

There are plenty of places with outdoor seating up at the top of Liverpool ONE, including Yee Rah, Zizzi, TGI Friday’s and Wagamama.

Be quick though - tables get snapped up pretty sharpish when the sun comes out.

Paradise Street, L1 8JF

The Clubhouse

One of the newest additions to Liverpool ONE’s leisure offering, The Clubhouse delivers its menus from a BBQ and rotisserie that runs all year round.

Enjoy a deli board of meats, fish and cheese, or grab something from the BBQ for that true summer feeling.

Chavasse Park, Lord Street, L2 9SQ

Matou

People have lost hours of their lives on Matou’s terrace after ‘just popping in for a quick drink’.

Tuck into pan-Asian cuisine while enjoying one of the best views in Liverpool.

At lunchtime you can get two courses for £10.95, or three for £12.95, including a glass of house wine, soft drink or half a pint of lager.

Take a look at the menu here.

Mersey Ferry Terminal Building, Georges Pierhead, Pier Head, L3 1BY

Roxy's Ballroom

Bring Friday night to Monday lunchtime at Roxy Ballroom.

You can head out onto the terrace, which overlooks The Bluecoat and Liverpool ONE, to enjoy pizzas, burgers, flatbreads and sharing plates.

There's also ping pong and pool to play too.

26 College Lane, L1 3DS

Wahaca

Spice up your lunchtime with a Mexican mini feast at Wahaca.

Sat underneath Roxy Ballroom on College Lane, it offers small plates of tacos, quesadillas and other Mexican treats.

Outdoor seating is limited, so head there early if you want to bag a table.

24 College Lane, L1 3DS

Revolution

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The Albert Dock is one of Liverpool’s best destinations for when the sun comes out, and when it comes to stopping for lunch, there are plenty of options.

If you’d like to dine outside and take in a view of the dock, Revolution could be for you - particularly with its selection of dishes that come under its 15 Minute Promise, ideal if you need to shoot back to the office.

And if that isn't your cup of tea, there are plenty of other choices in the dock.

Anchor Courtyard, Albert Dock, L3 4AE

Jamie’s Italian

Plenty of seating outside Jamie’s Italian, which makes it the perfect place for a spot of people watching as shoppers and workers amble on by through Liverpool ONE.

Tuck into some antipasti, fill up on a big bowl of pasta, or treat yourself to coffee and cake.

45 Paradise Street, L1 3EU

Thomas Rigby’s

This Grade II listed pub shares a large courtyard with The Lady of Mann just behind, and it becomes a beautiful sun trap when the weather hots up.

The food is traditional pub grub, such as Scouse, burgers and fish finger sandwiches.

23-25 Dale Street, L2 2EZ

Ma Boyle’s

This historic pub has been serving Liverpool patrons since 1870, and with its central location tucked away near St Nicholas Gardens, it makes an ideal lunch stop - especially if you can grab a table outside.

The menu includes Best of British dishes, including pies, toasties, bangers and mash - you can even grab some cheese on toast.

2 Tower Gardens, L3 1LG

La Tasca

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Let’s be honest - it’s very rare that Liverpool has weather to rival Spain.

But on a nice day in Liverpool you can eat outside at La Tasca and get a taste of Spain with their tapas, paellas and sangria.

You can’t go wrong with two-for-one cocktails either and La Tasca has the offer on all day every day.

Queen Square Kiosk, 4 Queen Square, Liverpool L1 1RH

Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse Bar and Grill

With a great view of the iconic Liver Buildings, lunch at Marco Pierre White's restaurant is even more enjoyable when you eat it al fresco.

Tuck into a hearty American cheese can bacon burger or try out the vegetarian sharing platter on the veranda.

There's even a lunch offer, you can enjoy a two course lunch for £12.95 of three courses for £16.95, available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 2:30pm.

10 Chapel Street, Liverpool L3 9AG