One of Liverpool's oldest restaurants goes up for sale for £380,000

The restaurant has laid empty for months now12:14, 04 Sep 2026Updated 12:20, 04 Sep 2026One of Liverpool’s longest establishments has gone up for sale. For months now, The Mayflower on Duke Street has been in darkness. As one of the city's oldest Chinese restaurants, the venue has been a feature of the city centre for decades, being a go-to for many who have enjoyed a night out and are in need of a late bite to eat.‌The eatery served guests Cantonese and Szechuan-style food in a space filled with sculpted pillars, fish tanks and karaoke rooms. However, it hasn't served any guests this year at all.‌The ECHO visited the restaurant in January when it initially closed for five consecutive days during its normal opening times, and each time it was shut and in darkness. The sign above the site,