If you're after Christmas dinner bookings in 2023, we'd start by checking out what The Shipping Forecast has going on this year. Every December, the Slater Street space rolls out some of the best parties in the business, including a three-course festive feast and beaut buffets.

A former banking hall with all sorts of pretty on its side, Restaurant Bar & Grill is giving you something to really celebrate come the colder months. This year, the venue takes you on a dining journey of three courses for £39, including oven-roasted turkey and plum pudding.

'Tis the season for scrumptious food. Duke Street Market not only serves Christmas-themed eats in several different stalls, but it's also been known to host holiday-inspired films and visits from Santa. Expect cuisine from Cahita, Ginger and Kelp in a cool warehouse-style spot.

Enjoy a festive meal in Grosvenor Casino's classy restaurant before getting stuck into some gaming. Their seasonal menu caters for all, with mains like roast turkey, baked salmon or mushroom and leek pie, with classic Christmas puds for afters.

Fancy nabbing three courses for £35? A dark and slinky number for those Christmas diners in the mood for something cool this season, The Alchemist in Cavern Quarter is keeping folks fed with the likes of panko pulled beef, crispy buttermilk chicken and chocolate brownies.

Fronting locations on Water Street and Bold Street, Mowgli is ideal for Christmas Day in Liverpool. For £35 per person, you can kick off St Nick's day by sipping on a glass of bubbles, followed by a range of Indian street eats - think Himalayan toasties and gunpowder chicken.

With a focus on contemporary British fare, you'd better believe that Browns know how to turn out a proper Christmas Day dinner in Liverpool (just be sure to have a party of six or more). The restaurant offers a series of spreads for all diets, featuring delicious smoked salmon plates and classic turkey feasts.

Hunting for hotels in Liverpool for Christmas dinner? Farmer Arms is a cosy pub with rooms if you fancy a little holiday this December. Enjoy a fantastic themed menu featuring classics like turkey and sticky toffee pudding. When you're all full? Head upstairs for a snooze.

The festive season is heating up and Gaucho is providing one of the best Christmas dinners in Liverpool city centre. Tuck into a fabulous sharing or signature menu and expect the likes of chimichurri butter turkey and beetroot ceviche.

If you're hoping to push the boat out this festive period, look no further than a fine dining experience at this swish restaurant. Christmas lunch in Liverpool includes three courses and a boozy bevvie all for £30. The dark chocolate torte sounds delish.

Piccolino is a thriving Italian restaurant near Albert Dock worthy of a visit this December in the city. With a festive menu of chestnut mushroom risotto and whole seabass, it's an elevated take on your seasonal shenanigans. 

Pretty as they come, The Florist isn't just a dedication to the botanical with its cocktail menu and interiors, the Christmas menu for 2023 is a good'un, where the famous hanging turkey kebabs come with brandy chicken liver pate at £34.95 for three courses.

A gorgeous old pub in the Georgian Quarter, Philharmonic Dining Rooms is the perfect place for your Christmas dinner in Liverpool. The Hope Street venue will have its halls well and truly decked so you can settle in for three-course festive feasts and seasonal specials in comfort.

Tempest on Tithebarn has a fabulous range of festive small plates on offer to celebrate the season in its gorgeous space. What's on offer? Expect plates from coconut prawns to halloumi winter logs or pan-fried Brussels sprouts. Swoon.

LEAF has announced a killer Christmas feasting menu, complete with sharing and dessert platters alongside a choice of main. That's mini treacle tarts, mince pies and truffles alongside your pick of rolled turkey, featherblade beef or something else.

Whether you're heading to the Bold Street or Albert Dock venue, Maray's festive sharing menus are something to look out for. Mixing classic Christmas flavours into their brand of modern Middle Eastern small plates, it's our top pick for group dinners in Liverpool.