Gaucho Liverpool

Gaucho Liverpool impresses as soon as you step inside. The Grade-II listed former Bank of Liverpool building has a scale and sense of occasion like few other restaurants in the city, managing to feel warm and welcoming despite the building’s vertiginous vaulted ceilings.

It felt right to go fresh and light with the starters in anticipation of the beefy delights ahead. The tuna tiradito really sang with lime that brightened the umami salinity of the tuna. The cocktail menu provided a similarly zesty accompaniment in the form of a citrus negroni, the perfect opener for the richer road ahead, for which we chose a light Argentinian red.

Our waiter guided us through Gaucho’s alluring steak offerings (all 100% carbon neutral) by presenting the cuts on a platter, a nice touch given that some of the Argentine options could be unfamiliar to some British diners. We went for the churrasco de chorizo, a spiral cut sirloin marinated in garlic, parsley and olive oil, and a more unassuming rare rump steak. The sirloin was a treat - the spiral cut preparation resulted in a thinner steak than you might expect, but that added surface area provided ample space for a deep maillard crust to form, resulting in phenomenal flavour. The rump was just as impressive, packed with a depth and tenderness that gave away its quality.

Sides offered further opportunities for fun. Humita (a kind of ground corn puree) with whipped cheese and ancho chilli oil was sweet and rich, and intense oyster mushrooms bathed in brown butter hit the spot. The chimichurri was bright and punchy, and combined with all that beefy goodness struck a perfect balance. In short, it was a joyful combination.

After all that beef, the dessert menu can seem a little intimidating, especially this one which leans towards the sweet, with brownies, cookie dough and pancakes all vying for your attention. A shared Don Pedro was just right - whipped ice cream, walnuts and a glug of rum was light as a feather and provided the perfect sugar hit needed to send us off into the night.

Gaucho has some of the finest cuts of carbon-neutral Argentinian steak, fine wines and signature cocktails making it the ideal spot for a weekday lunch, after-work cocktails or a romantic meal for two. Housed in the former Bank of Liverpool, the Grade II listed building on Water Street is conveniently located in the city centre.

The weekday lunch menu offers an array of lighter dishes, perfect for a quick bite to eat or a leisurely lunch. Featuring steak frites with chimichurri, sun-dried tomato mac and cheese and the signature Gaucho burger.

Dining with a few people? The Gaucho sharing menu is designed to share with the whole table featuring an abundant selection of dishes including starters, plus mains served with chips, macaroni cheese, seasonal salad and chimichurri sauce. If you still have room, finish with the delicious brownie sundae with dulce de leche ice-cream topped with whipped cream.

In the evening, enjoy an intimate counter dining experience with a step-by-step masterclass in flavours, preparation and creation of each dish. Currently this experience is exclusive to Gaucho Charlotte Street and Gaucho Liverpool. As part of the evening, you'll enjoy the delicious cuadril carpaccio, the mouth-watering stake tartare and the Gaucho grill selection. If you are looking for something a little more lively, head to Gaucho Thursday-Saturday for a night of live entertainment, music and DJs from 8pm until late.

On Sundays, join Gaucho for a roast dinner with live music featuring local artists across a variety of genres. Tuck into mouth-watering roast sirloin of beef, served with crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, unlimited Yorkshire puddings and a red wine gravy.

If you are looking to host an event, Gaucho offers the perfect flexible event spaces with a maximum capacity 350 guests for exclusive hire. For a smaller gathering, The Boardroom is ideal for 18 guests and under. Looking for something more intimate? The Banker’s Office and Beef Bar are the ideal spot for hosting a small selection of family and friends or corporate clientele.