Time Out has released its first ranking of the World’s Best Cities for Food according to locals, with Liverpool landing 11th on the list.

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Time Out editors included only the highest-scoring city for each country to ensure the list reflects culinary cities globally. Liverpool bagged itself the 11th spot on the list, fending off competition from the likes of Spain, Portugal and France.

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Explaining its decision for Liverpool’s ranking, Time Out wrote: "With everything from cult street food vendors to contemporary small plates, it’s no wonder locals were full of praise for their city’s food scene. Their go-to dish? Scouse, of course. This meaty stew is so beloved in Liverpool, it gave the city’s inhabitants the ‘Scouser’ nickname.

City-based writer Alice Porter said: “Liverpool is perhaps better known for its nightlife than its food, but a clutch of brand-new foodie ventures have earned the city a newfound rep for its dining scene. This is largely down to homegrown talent: local chefs like Paul Durand, who opened Michelin-mentioned Manifest in 2022, and Sam Grainger who owns small-plates spot Belzan and Mexican taqueria Madre. All are well worth making the journey to Liverpool for.”