Craig Hough visited Panoramic 34 in Liverpool for a tasting menu with stunning 360° views

My partner and I made our way to Liverpool’s West Tower to sample the delights of Panoramic 34, built around huge windows that show the city skyline with views from the Welsh mountains to the Irish Sea. The restaurant is well known to foodies in the city, having been in operation for over 13 years. As we arrived at the 34th floor, we were kindly led to our table, where we were instantly hit with the stunning 360° views. We were looking down on Liverpool in all its glory.

As this is our love themed issue, I’d be amiss to mention the love story behind the restaurant’s inception. Owner Cathy Frost has overseen the venue from the beginning. Cathy’s previous work included property ownership and management, where she met her husband Hugh Frost and the duo became a relative tour de force in the Liverpool property scene. Hugh’s company, Beetham Organisation built West Tower and brought Cathy in to create this stunning restaurant on the building’s 34th floor. 

Chester residents may be familiar with Executive Chef Elliot Hill as he joined the team from Oddfellows Hotel in Chester, where he spent two years as Head Chef. Prior to this role, Elliot started making his name in London as Executive Chef of a small pub and restaurant company in the capital then moved back up north to be a part of the team that launched Hotel Gotham in Manchester.

Since January 2020, Elliot has been making his mark on the menu with a series of expertly crafted plates on the A la carte, afternoon tea and tasting menus. And what a tasting menu he offers. The newest menus reflect British seasonality with dishes such as Lightly Spiced and Pickled Carrot, Burt’s Blue Cheese, Barley & Nasturtium, Liverpool Bay Sea Bass, Jerseys, Dill, Almond & Vermouth and Gooseberry, Lavender Honey, Ginger & Creme Fraiche all available. The new Salt Aged Creedy Carver Duck, Celeriac, Yeast, Pear is a particular highlight. 

Our server for the day was Roberto, who had moved to Liverpool from North Macedonia to complete his master’s degree, fell in love with the city and never left. Attentive does not even come close to describe the level of service. At one point I assumed there was a jinx in the matrix as he was serving a nearby table and seconds later topping up our wine glasses, all with a smile on his face. His product knowledge on both food and drinks menus was impressive, his passion really shone through. 

The joy of Panoramic 34 is that each visit to the restaurant differs depending on the weather and time of day. By chance we took a late afternoon booking so saw the elegant dining area transform as the sun went down and the under-table lighting took effect. 

So ring your friends. Call your family. Email your team. Tell them you’ve booked a meal at Panoramic 34 in Liverpool. They will forever love you for it. 

34th Floor, West Tower, Liverpool L3 9PJ, www.panoramic34.com

Panoramic 34, 34th Floor, West Tower, Liverpool L3 9PJ

t: 0151 236 5534

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