Waiting outside the library after having my shift swapped and not being told (again). The library…read moreopens at 10 so there is time to kill. Need to renew my card. An eclectic, eccentric, crowd of people are waiting for the library to open. Students young and old, homeless looking for warmth, hippies and more. Ageing bikers muttering to themselves. It puts me in a certain melancholic, introspective mood. Seeking food and shelter myself I've come to a delightful little cafe near to the library called 'Lovelocks'. Full of mid-century modernist furniture, with a piano in one corner and leafy green plants sticking out of every other. A print of Leslie Knope on the wall next to another of Blondies Debbie Harry sharing space with posters of characters from Wes Anderson movies help reinforce the easy going vibes. My tea just arrived and it's time to indulge, I'll save my thoughts on the cup and saucer for next time.

Nice little cafe that serves up brunchy goodness…read more The service was good. The environment was pretty warm. If you want to sit indoors, this location has plenty of seating. They served up a fantastic matcha latte, and Liz got a cappuccino. I thought this place was a fine place to eat breakfast, or if we wanted to get a coffee or tea to go. Liz and 'Em had pancakes... although it looked like smaller portions they were filled quickly. I had a morning brekkie with meat, which came with toast, bacon, a small tub of beans, roasted tomato and spinach, and toasted eggs. It was all pretty delicious. The server offered sauces (hot sauce or ketchup). I was pretty content with the food. All types of folks come in and all are treated the same. If you're up around the area - or on the way to the World Museum, stop by.

Popped into The Alchemist while walking and exploring Liverpool and it did not disappoint. From…read morelight bites to a full menu, to non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, there was truly something for everyone. And wow, the drinks were quite the experience. The oyster aperitif shots came in a real oyster shell and were filled with mini popper boba balls. The color changing drinks were smoking and filled with nitrogen ice. The non-alcoholic drink even came with a lollipop and would be perfect for any age. The drinks were delicious and definitely drank way too quickly. The service and waitress could not have been more welcoming, fun, and hospitable. Definitely put the Alchemist on your list when traveling to the UK. With many locations, you can expect a fun drink and an even better experience all throughout the country.

We stopped in for drinks at The Alchemist in Cardiff. Absolutely beautiful, rooftop garden with…read moregreat views of the city. The bartender was very nice and super knowledgeable, and made a killer Old Fashioned.

What a fabulous event venue! I attended a wedding reception here recently, and it was a great…read moreexperience all around. The location is top notch. Right downtown Liverpool, near just about everything, and just a few blocks from River Mersey. We walked here after the actual wedding down the street at City Hall, which was perfect. I learned while there that this building is a former bank. It's since been polished with fresh flooring, pendant lights, light paint colors and an overall airy-feel. Even after all of the wedding reception dinner tables were put out, there was still plenty of space to hang out and mingle. Off to the far-side is a full service bar as well, and let me tell ya they make dang good espresso martinis (which I needed for the jet lag)! You'll find bathrooms tucked downstairs and they are oh so cute, with fun and colorful decor. You can tell photo-ops happen there :) But the real treat of it all is the rooftop with stunning view of River Mersey and the city skyline. Sounds like they do afternoon tea (how English of them, lol!) and plenty of other events here too!

Oh Me Oh My - you guys, this place. I'd move to Liverpool just for this place…read more On our last day, only an hour or two before heading to the airport, we figured we had to end our little trip with a typical British Afternoon Tea. Something that had been on my wish list for years, and Oh Me Oh My seemed to be the best spot. With teas from Liverpool-based Leaf and the pretty atmosphere we already experienced when being in the building the day before, this was a definite hit. We payed £ 16 p.p. for afternoon tea, with as much different tea as we wanted and lots of different tasty goods - both sweet and salty. It's also possible to add prosecco for I thought £ 4. What we ate? Sandwiches (with hummus - instead of salmon, egg and cream cheese), toast, scones with jam and clotted cream, brownie, lemon cake and crème brûlée with shortbread. More than enough for a proper lunch - we enjoyed every single bit, but absolutely had enough. Oh Me Oh My - the perfect afternoon tea (or lunch)-place.

This was one of the best dining experiences we have had in some time. We arrived into Liverpool…read moreearlier that morning and we were hungry for dinner. This location was recommended by a local so we tried it. Upon entering, it is a smaller establishment with a second floor. There are more tables up here, but it is a little warmer. The decor is very simple. This is one area they could possibly improve on. The staff was very friendly and courteous. They helped us to choose things from the menu and explained the items to us with detail. We tried several of the dishes here. We started with the flatbread and hummus. This was homemade and very delicious! We then had the ox cheek ragu and the chistorra sausage. Both of these dishes were very flavorful, especially the ox cheek. This was the first time I've had ox cheek and it was quite unexpected. The sausage was a little on the greasy side. Ox cheek won that round. Then we had the cauliflower and the Indian spiced bean. Both of these dishes were absolutely wonderful. This round was a tie. Last round we had the sea bass and the coley. Both of the fish dishes were very good, but the coley was phenomenal. I highly recommend this restaurant as it is tasty and priced very well. We will return at some point!

I loved this place. You can sit right at the bar and watch them make the drinks. They are great…read morequality, taste amazing, and the staff are brilliant.

Leaf is a beloved Liverpool institution and was one long before Bold Street cleaned up its act,…read moreMowgli moved in, and it became the hipster restaurant mecca it is today. I knew it initially as the upstairs was a venue for Liverpool Sound City, back when it took place primarily in the Ropewalks area. I've eaten there, I've taken tea there, I've had drinks there with my friends. The staff are great and the patrons often even more so: if Liverpudlians hear a non-Scouse accent here, anticipate their desire to start a conversation and help a visitor out. Choose a place to sit, order at the bar and tell the staff where you're sitting, and wait for your order to appear, delivered by someone with an adorable Scouse accent. The food portions tend to be pretty big: you're in the North, lads and lasses. The more you talk to English people of a certain age, and even a wider swath of ages the further north you go, the more you come to realize just how important the ritual of tea drinking is to them. The illuminated sign "Where there's tea, there's hope" in the shop isn't a joke. When you're at the bar, you'll see the coffee machine, sure, but you'll also see the many canisters of tea on offer. Tea here comes in individual see-through pots, showing Leaf's modern edge on a long-standing English/British tradition. You simply must order tea here because you're totally missing out if you don't. It's called Leaf for a reason! There is a small alcove 'shop' adjacent to the bar where you can pick up tea bags, diffusers, and the like. It gets very busy at lunch and brunch times; pack patience. There's a weird quirk about the front door: you need to push it because it opens inward, which seems odd because it's a really big glass door and oftentimes shop doors in England open outward. Also, you need to serve yourself water from the dispenser at the bar, something I always seem to forget until a staff member taking my order sets me right. A Manchester outpost of Leaf now exists, but I can't imagine it would ever compare favorably to the original location. I miss the pescetarian full breakfast and while they've now got small plate options, this is the kind of place I'd always order one big dish for either lunch or dinner. You'll be glad you did.

I can't get enough of leaf. Food and service are always top notch. Nice vibe and plenty of seating…read more Good for groups also.

My wife and I were in Liverpool for a few days and had a wonderful breakfast at The Brink. The…read morestaff was welcoming and very helpful. Of all the "Full British" breakfasts I had during our 4 week UK travels, The Brink had the best. Delicious! If you get the chance, check it out.

This place has an amazing rustic feel and a great use of space along, Thanks too decor and…read moreatmosphere you find it very enjoyable and easy to relax. The staff were really friendly and polite they sound real and enjoyable instead of a mechanical scripted waiter or waitress in other restaurants this really help you relax and relax in the in The Brink and really improves your overall experience. The Food was amazing vaule for money, My friend and I order Afternoon tea and was not disappointed it only cost £12.50 and cane with cocktails and came which fruit bored and dipping chocolate as well as the basic afternoon tea menu. The Brink is a non-alcoholic establishment this does not stop them from delivering fresh and flavoursome cocktails which I must recommend too all who visit. The wide selection of cakes and sandwiches available made is really enjoyable and never done to the pallet the presentation of all the Platters was superb and seem to follow a set theme the overall experience of the afternoon tea was really enjoy your love and great value for money. Overall The Brink is an amazing establishment with great value for money, the food is made fresh to order and the willingness of the staff to proved great service really does make this a nice place to eat and I strongly suggest visiting this place.

Stumbled on this place by accident looking for lunch - what an incredible find! 5 star food,…read moreabsolutely stellar service, and super quaint and comfortable. A real standout in Liverpool. My wife and I each got the Arabian Stew: one of the best dishes we've had while traveling through the U.K.: a chili stew of fresh vegetables with grilled cheese slices and couscous. There's no way words can do this dish justice - it's amazing. Kids got the build-your-own burger and the fresh soup - huge hits. Cannot more highly recommend a place in Liverpool!

From the owner: Eatery on a corner of Dale street and Crosshall street giving Liverpool proper food, proper drinks…read moreand friendly service since March 2015. Food suitable for everyone - meateaters, vegetarians, vegans and people with various food allergies

As most of Matthew Street wipes the kebab sauce from its chin and sleeps off its hangover, you can…read morefind Puccino's just a short hop over the vomit and beer at the epicentre of Beatles territory. Puccino's - at least I think that's still its name, this seems to be another cafe that missed marketing 101 and prefers to hide its brand - is a very tasteful and enjoyable coffee shop situated in the middle of Matthew Street. Yes the walls are covered with Beatles guff, although they are rather good portraits and gold discs, but the atmosphere is very laid back and the staff are very helpful and polite. With this being tourist central I wasn't surprised that the prices are a little more expensive than what you would expect for breakfasts and sandwiches but the girl serving me did suggest that you can get a few things off the menu.

Right on the corner of Liverpool's famous Mathew Street lies this cute little café, specialising in…read morehomemade fresh food cooked to order which is marvellously tasty, and massively friendly, welcoming and accommodating staff. All the boxes ticked for a magical munching experience, and even more bonuses to boot. Really good coffee is one of its perks (ha! Perks! I didn't even realise I'd do any punnery today!) and breakfasts are particularly spiffing, with generous portions and a particular attention to detail when it comes to the fried eggs. It's a very sociable little spot, especially considering it's so central, making it the ideal place to meet friends, partners or family. And clean? You could eat off the tables if you were so inclined. The atmosphere is very chilled out and the selection is varied, with plenty for veggies to get their teeth into as well. You shan't be disappointed!

This new addition to the rejuvenated Exchange Flags area of Liverpool is owned by none other than…read moreLiverpool legend Steven Gerrard. So, when offered a chance to dine for free during their soft launch week, I couldn't resist! The restaurant is welcoming, with a small outdoor patio area covered in astro-turf, looking absolutely perfect for some summer drinks. Unfortunately for us, it was a grey and rainy day, so we headed inside. The reception desk is slightly to the left and not in your direct eyeline, which felt slightly odd; it appears they have split the interior between bar and restaurant. We were shown to a table towards the rear of the space - and directly in between two other full tables. It being their soft launch week, it was empty, so why sit us directly next to other people? It felt odd. I hope they change the table numbers when properly launched as they were simply printed on card and looked very last minute - a shame to detract from the shine everywhere else. Our waitress was very bubbly and introduced herself, explaining the menu and bringing our complementary glass of prosecco over. The place mats become the menus - and my is it a big menu! Everything is on there (breakfast through to a selection of sushi) so it felt quite overwhelming. Despite this, the drinks menu is nowhere on the table, and they have separate cocktail and wine/beer options. Menus galore! We had a main and dessert each - pork belly with a side of broccoli followed by the chocolate pave for me, the Vincent burger and sticky toffee pudding for him. The pork was delicious and had the right balance between meat and fat (essential for a good belly!) and the pea & ham hock croquette served alongside was brilliant. The burger looked good, with a nice pink colour, and the fries were lovely and crispy. The chocolate pave was tasty, especially the peanut ice cream served on top, but the caramel popcorn seemed at odds with the dish. The stick toffee pudding went down very well - comfort food at its finest. Overall it was a good meal and I'd recommend for special occasions if you're in the area. However, it would have been an expensive meal - we're talking £15-£25 for mains - and the food was just 'good'. Perhaps we'll revisit in a few months and let them settle...

This place automatically gets downgraded, stars-wise for having an "optional" and "discretionary"…read more10% service charge that's automatically added to the bill so you have to pay it regardless. I'm pretty sure Steven Gerrard can afford to pay his staff correctly without charging customers over the odds. If anyone had asked me how the service was, I'd have told them - excruciatingly and frustratingly slow, considering there were only 5 tables seated in the whole place by the time we left. It's counter-productive to charge this mandatory service charge - despite being unhappy with the service, and given no opportunity to discuss it, I'd probably still have tipped more than 10% at my ACTUAL discretion because I'm stupid/nice like that/used to American tipping. The food was all right - nothing exciting, bit under seasoned. The decor was nice if you like that wine bar feel. But I wouldn't rush back unless I had several hours to spare, to wait for the staff to get their act together

Simply electrifying…read more.. Packed yet an amazing atmosphere, I think everyone in Liverpool is here lol, it's definitely the place to kick off the night!

Having to provide photo ID, that is scanned and saved on file, seems a bit OTT to buy a pint…read more I guess it stops under 18s getting in. It also stopped a wedding party getting in, 2 senior citizens and 2 lads who must have been 40. But they did let in a lady who was so so very drunk she needed help up the steps, was pole dancing on a pillar and generslly falling over. But she did have photo ID so it's clearly fine. Afterasll, Policy is Policy! The decor inside is fine. The outside courtyard area curiously reminds me of a village train station platform.