Barcelona Inspired Restaurant, Bar & Deli
Hanover Street & Albert Dock · Liverpool · August 2026
We've just made a bit of Liverpool history
We are chuffed to bits and just a little bit pleased with ourselves! We don't say this lightly but this may be one of the proudest weeks in Lunya's sixteen years plus history. Lunya and Lunyalita have officially been awarded "Restaurants from Spain" certification by Foods & Wines from Spain (ICEX) - the Spanish government body that promotes Spanish food and drink on behalf of the Spanish government itself. Direct from the Spanish embassy, itself. That makes us the first restaurant and deli in England outside London to ever receive it. Our deli on Hanover Street was separately certified a "Colmado from Spain", scoring 98 out of 100. Something very unique. Something every member of our wonderful team has helped to achieve
When we opened Lunya back in 2010, the whole idea was to bring an honest taste of Spain - and Catalonia in particular - to Liverpool. To be told by the Spanish government that we've got it right means a huge amount to everyone who has worked on this over the years. Not bad for a couple of scousers who were completely new to all of this! We want to tell you all about it below.
With love and huge pride,
Peter, Elaine, Tom, Dave, Alina, Marina and the whole Lunya crew xxx
Officially certified "Restaurants from Spain"
More than 500 restaurants across 50 countries hold Restaurants from Spain status - and the vast majority of the Englih ones are in or around London. We're now the first outside it (Retaurant and Deli), and we're still buzzing about it.
Scored 96% overall - full marks in three of four categories
The certification is backed by Spain's Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism and awarded after an independent assessment by Foods & Wines from Spain evaluators, recognising businesses that offer genuinely authentic Spanish products, cuisine and expertise. Not something you can talk your way into - they check everything.
Inspectors found that more than 95% of our menu is drawn from traditional Spanish and Catalan recipes (with a little bit of Catalan Scouse thrown in!), and that our wine list is 100% Spanish - spanning Rioja, Rías Baixas, Ribera del Duero and Priorat, to name just a few. They also singled out the expertise behind the pass: Executive Chef Dave Upson, who has spent 16 years training exclusively in Spanish gastronomy, and Head Chef Erika Minron, who trained professionally in Spain, and Lunyalita Head Chef, Dan Westhead who has built up incredible expertise with us and Pilgrim .
More on the certificationLunya's deli named a certified "Colmado from Spain" — 98/100
Our gourmet deli at 53–55 Hanover Street was assessed separately, as a specialist Spanish food and drink retailer, and came out with a score of 98 out of 100 - the best of any restaurant and shop outside London to hold the accolade. Inspectors highlighted more than 100 Spanish products on our shelves, around 95% of the shop's total stock, including PDO Manchego cheese, PDO Jabugo ham, PDO Rioja wine, PDO Pimentón de la Vera and PGI Salchichón de Vic.
If you've ever wondered why the deli feels a bit different to your average "world foods" aisle - this is why. Every jar, every ham, every bottle earns its place, with much of it imported directly by us.
"When we opened Lunya in 2010, the whole idea was to bring an honest taste of Spain - and Catalonia in particular - to Liverpool."
"To be told by the Spanish government itself that we've got it right, and to be the first restaurant and deli in England, outside London, to be recognised in this way, means a huge amount to everyone who has worked on this over the years." — Peter Kinsella, Founder
Both certifications are valid for two years, with Foods & Wines from Spain continuing to monitor us to make sure we keep the standards up. No pressure! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every single person who has eaten, drunk and shopped with us since 2010 - this belongs to you as much as it does to us. You and your wonderful support are why we are here
A Spanish first! Beer, Bangers, Sandwiches, Pies & Pasties Tasting
Extravagant Spanish baking, sausages and streetfood — a brand new night
This is a first for us, and we think it's going to be a proper favourite. Think luxurious empanadas, speciality pies, morcilla scotch eggs and the very best gourmet Spanish sandwiches - including the famed Lomo y Queso, Bikini and Serranito. All washed down with a glorious selection of beers, wines and other Spanish drinks.
Food and drink will be introduced by Peter and the team in their own inimitable style. This will be a fun, informal and relaxed night in great company - you will not find better in Liverpool.
£65 per person, plus discretionary 10% service charge.
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