Lunya

World-class Catalan deli and restaurant Lunya is a wonderful place to hang out, with tapas and full-bodied meals on offer. Just don’t expect predictable options in a venue known for signature dishes like Catalan Scouse (morcilla and chorizo stew), or croquetas with oxtail and horseradish mousse.

Bring eight mates along for a suckling pig feast or simply order lots of little dishes to share. Highlights in the small plates could include lamb stuffed baby aubergines with pine-nuts and Mahon cheese; and mussels with creamy alubias beans, chorizo and mint.

Owned by local businessman Peter Kinsella who fell in love with Barcelona in 1999, it’s got labour of love written all over. Lunya has a Liverpool dockside venue too, Lunyalita.