Local Flavours: Where to find a taste of home in Liverpool
Life at sea means seeing the world, but it also means being away from your favourite local foods for months at a time. While we try our best to stock international snacks at Liverpool Seafarers Centre, sometimes you may want to explore what else is on offer.
If you have a few hours of shore leave, Liverpool has a fantastic range of international grocery shops within easy reach of the docks. Here is your guide to finding the best Filipino, Indian, and Eastern European flavours in the city.
🇵🇭 Filipino Favourites
For our Filipino crew, there are some great spots to stock up on your favourite foods:
Pabili Po Filipino & Oriental Store: A fantastic dedicated spot for Filipino goods. They stock everything from Goldilocks polvoron to D’Original Tipas Bakery Hopia. It’s a little slice of the Philippines right here in the North West.
FilGoods Asian Store: Another excellent option for canned goods, condiments, and those specific snacks you’ve been craving since you left port.
🇮🇳 Indian & South Asian Spices
If you’re looking to replenish your cabin with your favourite snacks, head to these spots:
Fusion Mart (Walton Road): This is a go-to for many local residents and seafarers alike. It has a massive range of authentic Indian groceries, fresh produce, and very fair pricing.
Bombay Basket: Another great place to explore.
🥟 Eastern European & Baltic Goods
For our Polish, Ukrainian, Romanian, and Baltic seafarers, Liverpool has several "Polski Skleps" and international markets.
Baltica: One of the largest Eastern European supermarkets. They have an incredible deli counter with authentic meats, cheeses, and a huge selection of dumplings (Pelmeni and Pierogi).
Chung Wah (Hardy Street): While famous for its Chinese goods, this massive supermarket near Chinatown stocks a huge variety of international items that cater to all Asian and European tastes.
⚓ Tips for Your Shopping Trip
Ask our Volunteers: Not sure which bus to take? Our staff and volunteers can give you directions, or help you get the items you need. Just give us a call!
