There are plenty of towns in the UK that are known for their excellent eateries . But one in particular, located in Merseyside, is on the up, according to hospitality businesses - Halewood. Often relegated to being mainly known for its car factories and Everton FC's Finch Farm training grounds, this town is getting a new reputation, thanks to its impressive array of eateries and cafés.
Halewood has caught the eye of foodies far and wide, driven by establishments like Casa Rima. This Mediterranean gem opened doors on Baileys Lane in 2023 and quickly became a local favourite. The man behind the culinary magic, Chef Kemal Coşkuncay of Speke, recently scooped up the 'Chef of the Year' title at the prestigious 2025 British Kebab Awards, Liverpool Echo reports.
Casa Rima’s menu is as eclectic as it is appealing, boasting anything from signature kebabs to pizzas, pastas, and burgers - an array of choices to please every diner. In conversation with the ECHO recently, Kemal praised Halewood's virtues in the food and drink landscape. His exact words were: "Halewood is the hidden gem.
It is unspoiled. There's good families, good couples, good businesses. "Halewood used to be known all over the UK for sport, because of Finch Farm.
Now it is known all over the UK as 'the hidden gem'." Taking pride in Halewood's rich history and culinary scene, a local restaurant owner expressed their astonishment at the community's vibrancy: "The Eagle and Child is over 300 years old, there are Indi.
