Do Not order the steak. The filet is tough meat. I ordered…read moremed/rare and got med/well done. Not a great meal but good drinks/wine list.

For the longest time, I used to leave my vacations in the UK on Sundays. Big mistake. You miss the…read moreSunday roast, which is totally A Thing in Britain. The Hanover Street Social came recommended by a friend of a friend, so I put in for a booking on the Sunday of the last bank holiday. They serve breakfast before noon on Sundays, so my reservation was for 12.30, hoping to miss the Sunday roast crush. Oddly, the place was empty when I arrived, though the place filled up quickly as my visit went along. I ordered a Mersey Sunset drink that came out in a comically large glass with umbrella. My argument was that I was never going to find this elsewhere outside of Merseyside. I ordered the beef Sunday roast, which came with the most gloriously crispy potatoes and parsnips.I took one star off because the beef was chewier and tougher than I'd expect. For pudding, they had a gluten-free cheesecake not on the menu that I'm glad I asked about. The roast and dessert came out looking amazing. For two courses at £17.95, I had a nicer experience than I did at a fancy place in Glasgow and for less than a single main. Wait staff at the Social were fantastic: Northern hospitality for you! My photos are not attaching reliably to my review. If you can't see them, check them out at the top of the restaurant's page on the Yelp app.

We went to Brown's for breakfast. Honestly, I can't imagine what to complain about - we were seated…read morequickly, our order was taken promptly and the food arrived very soon. Our waiter Gary was very attentive! The brunch menu has a lot of variety, so everyone can find something for them. Portion size felt just right - not too big, not too small. I would say the value for money is good for central Liverpool, I would like to come back to try other options!

This is a real time review. Location is amazing with a patio in the British spring sun. Service is…read moregood but a little slow today because the unexpected nice weather made the patio very popular and they had to move staff from inside to cover the extra patrons on the patio. The shepherds pie was quite good, they have a full drinks menu including NA beer and mocktails.

We spent 2 nights in Liverpool, England. We noticed this corner restaurant on our way to the…read moreCavern Club. It was a raining evening. It was packed inside but we got a table outside under the canopy. The waiter was really nice until the shift change then they sort of forgot our lone table outside. We mostly ordered tapa-like appetizers and local beer as usual. Both the food and presentation were excellent. We met a nice local couple next to us and we helped each other took photos. We guess even if locals come to eat, it must be good. We did look in the inside when we used the bathrooms, as usual, the bar is luxurious, like all other pubs in Britain.

A decidedly mixed review. Food was very good, as was the menu. But service was mediocre, and the…read moresound level/noise made the meal less enjoyable.

What a birthday meal…read more Having been advised by various friends and family that this was the place to have a celebratory meal, we headed to 60 Hope Street with high hopes, all of which were matched. Visiting on a Sunday evening, the service and atmosphere was very light any cheery, with no sense of being rushed at any point. We were sat by the window and presented with a bottle of champagne, ordered by my lovely parents, though the card ordered to go alongside didn't appear! It was poured straight away and kept chilled throughout the meal, with our glasses being topped up whenever required. Taking in our surroundings, we felt very much at home - it feels grand, but not in your face. Clean lines are the name of the game, much like the London Carriage Works attached to the Hope Street Hotel. Special, but not overfacing. We tucked into a 3 course Winter menu, with no sign of the dreaded meat and two veg Christmas meal that many restaurants end up relying on at this time of year. I started with scallops, perfectly cooked, followed by lamb. For dessert it was chocolate and cherry, presented with Happy Birthday in chocolate writing; I'm a sucker for the details. Upon leaving, all staff wished me a happy birthday and I left feeling very special and looked after. Well done 60 Hope Street, and keep up the great work. I'm sure I'll come again soon.

My first thoughts when I came across this place was.......Surely they could have thought up a name…read morefor this restaurant, no??? I mean come on.....how unoriginal can you get!!! "60 hope street??? Really???? Can you imagine if Alma de cuba was called "Seel street" or San Carlo's in manchester, "40 King street"???? Wasn't there a loved one, or something else the owner was fond of? Anywho, once you get past the name I mean what is in a name I suppose, the place is A-ok. With its Georgian entrance the restaurant, encompasses a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the decor is somewhat simplistic compared to other options in the area however the food rules the roast in my book in a restaurant, and here...just like the place itself, it is A-ok. The A la carte menu is accompanied by a daily changing special menu, an idea which I quite like. The food is cooked using local produce which is always a good sign and thus the menu changes with the seasons. Being near the water naturally you expect seafood and hey presto the menu offers a variety of fish dishes. If you have room left in the tank for a dessert and aren't too bothered about teh calories you can always go for teh signature dish 'Deep Fried Jam Sandwich with Carnation Milk Ice Cream'. I did, and must say it was niceeeeeeeeeeee oh yayyy.

This was my first visit to the Brasserie Malmaison Liverpool, having booked it via the Open Table…read moreapp. The restaurant is located inside the Malmaison Hotel, on Princes Dock, Liverpool. I arrived about twenty minutes ahead of schedule (I'd planned to walk from my hotel, but given the appalling weather, I got a taxi), but was warmly greeted and swiftly seated. My host escorted me to my table and handed me the menu. I had read that there was a set menu on offer, but was not permitted to have this as it was meant for hotel guests only. The menu I was given covered all bases and wasn't exorbitantly priced. My meal was as follows: Starter Fritto Mistro A selection of seafood in a light batter, with courgette slices, also in batter. Served with garlic mayonnaise and a sweet chilli dipping sauces. Main Course Calves Liver, Bacon and Mashed Potato Liver was served well done or pink (I chose the latter), with bacon and mashed potato. I opted for a side dish of wilted spinach. Desert Lemon sponge with winter fruit and served with whipped cream Drinks Diet coke A carafe of water was served at the table. My meal was very pleasant indeed. The starter was fresh, tasty and very well presented. The batter was light and did not overpower the dish. The two dipping sauces were an excellent accompaniment. The main course was very tasty and cooked to perfection, with a very pleasant ju. The mashed potato was light and fluffy (exactly as I like it) and my wilted spinach (a very decent sized portion) rounded off the dish very nicely indeed. My desert was lovely, light and very pleasant indeed. Some may say it was a little too sweet, but for me it was perfect. We all like different things. The ambience of the restaurant was pleasant enough. I'm not a fan of open ceilings that show air conditioning ducts, but each to their own. It certainly didn't detract from the meal. There was a decent amount of background music, which was enjoyable. As I dined alone, I brought a magazine to read and didn't feel out of place. Service was decent enough from a range of people. Nick was my main server. Whilst pleasant enough, wasn't really communicative, but that was possibly as he was busy. My final bill came to £38.50 as it included 10% service. I'm personally not a fan of having this included, but as it happens, the service I received overall deserved the charge. I'd recommend this place as food is decent enough, but prices are on the high side. Would I return again? Whilst it wouldn't be on my "must go to list", I'd return if I was in the area. Many congratulations to the kitchen staff who made my meal very enjoyable. A special mention to James, who I'd spoken to earlier in the evening on the phone. A very friendly, professional member of the team.

Malmaison is a chain, a hotel, a restaurant with a nice waterfront view, and a little isolated from…read moreother restaurants, all of which bodes ill for the food; the restaurant met expectations on this score. Remember the last time you felt ripped off at a restaurant? Add £2 or £3 to that and you've got Malmaison. We each ordered a burger with chips, I had two pints of pale ale, and we shared a dessert cocktail. We ordered our burgers medium rare; they came well done (the girlfriend's was especially overcooked) and bland, though the chips were something of a saving grace. These average-at-best burgers would have been poor value for £10 apiece; £16 is highway robbery. Likewise for the "pints," which I ordered without seeing a price on the menu, and which came in at £4 each for two 2/3 pints. The cocktail wasn't cheap by any means, but left a much better impression; their excellent mixed drinks menu is the only thing worth revisiting. Our servers were friendly but not terribly helpful. The host seemed new and took a long time to take our drink order, and the server was unapologetic when my partner gave her the lowdown on her dry, overcooked food. Regardless of how happy you are with the food or service, however, a 10% service fee is added to your bill at the end. In retrospect I see this is written in fine print at the bottom of the menu, but it seemed insulting at the time. Evidently they do not expect repeat customers. While this is far from the worst dinner we've had, it is certainly our worst meal at this price point. By this reckoning Malmaison Brasserie deserves a "1," except that Malbar next door offers a pleasant, relaxing ambiance to pair well with their cocktails, and perhaps make the overpriced, mediocre food go down a little easier (along with memories thereof). When city centre venues have long degenerated into their weekly drunken, ear-splitting, chaotic mess, Malbar is a solid choice for a late beverage at a conversational volume. If you absolutely must eat nearby, even hotel patrons would do well to walk seven minutes north to Bacchus Taverna or fifteen minutes east to Delifonseca if they want a nice dinner and have the time to spare; but a nightcap or two at the hotel afterward would suit.

The Left Bank Brasserie is tucked away behind the main streets in Ormskirk. It is a lovely little…read moreplace which appears tiny from the outside but is spacious inside. As soon as I walked in with my parents they were greeted warmly by the owner as they regularly go to the Left Bank for lunch. The owner then introduced himself to me and he was charming and very welcoming. We were there on a Sunday and we had a 2 course meal for £6.95. I had Dip Fried Goats cheese and then Lamb Rump Steak with mint mash and veg for my main course. Every mouthful of the food I had was heavenly and cooked perfectly. The service was impeccable and I can't wait to go there again.

Cozy place, food was so delicious, service was so quick and they gave us two free glasses of…read morechampagne when they knew I'm celebrating my anniversary with my partner.

29/5/17 Food…read moreStandards Agency Rating: Awaits an inspection. The interior has low stone arches; so mind your head. There is an upstairs too, but I didn't venture up. For me (with hearing issues) there is not enough soft furnishings to soak up some of the sound, so in the end I removed my hearing aids. There wasn't any loud misic it was just general restaurant chatter. Before I booked I checked out the menu, and is very much in the style of Bistrot Pierre. Bistrot Pierre was founded in 1994, and the COTE series of restaurants was founded in 2007. However, the latter have more sites. They automatically add 12.5% to the bill. I'm happy to pay this if confirmed by the staff that they actually do get the money. Nevertheless, I'd prefer to decide upon my contribution. Before I start about the choices, it was an interesting observation subsequently checking the bill to see that my 11 yo chose the most expensive items that appeared on the bill. Also, is it waiter for all genders these days? Has this hit the languages that have masculine and feminine for objects, and people? I'm going to distinguish between the two by Male Waiter (MW) and Female Waiter (FW). Starters: 2 x Calamari (£6.50 ea) - £13.00 2 x Crab Mayonnaise (£7.75 ea) - £15.00 1 x Prawn - £15.00 Mains: 3 x 7oz Fillet Steaks (£19.95 ea) - £59.85 (2 with garlic butter at £1.25 each - £2.50) 1 x half chicken, garlic butter (extra) £11.50 + £1.25 - £12.75 1 x Steak Frites - £11.50 Sweets: 1 x Creme Brulee - £5.95 1 x Tart Aux Citron - £5.75 1 x Iced Berries - £4.95 1 x Praline Crepe - £6.25 Drinks 3 x Coca Cola - (£2.60 ea) - £7.80 4 x Bottles of Kronenburg (£3.80) - £15.20 1 Cranberry Juice - £2.30 3 x 125ml Lagarde Blanc (£4.25 ez) - £14.25 (cheaper to have had the bottle, will she never learn?) 2 x 125ml Lagarde Rouge (£4.75) - £9.50 1 x Cafe American - £2.30 Service Charge - £24.58 TOTAL - £221.18 Now for the loss of the star: Fillet steaks ordered as follows: Me - Blue Daughter - Rare Son - Medium Unfortunately, it was discovered a bit too late as that garlic butter had been applied and I didn't want garlic butter. We got: Me - Medium Daughter - Blue Son - Rare They were delivered from the kitchen by two MWs. The FW offered me a free drink (I declined), as they couldn't un-cook my steak. We all enjoyed the steaks, but they are supposed to be locally reared and aged 30 days. I have had better aged steaks that don't ooze blood..... However, they were tender. There was also errors on a nearby table: First they brought out one plate of Steak Frites, when two was order, and they thought the old ladies wanted to share.... Not so.... They were told the additional one would take 7 minutes. Quite rightly they asked for the one available to be taken back and both brought to the table at the same time. When their bill arrived, it had 3 steak frites, instead of 2..... I am not quite sure why these mistakes happen: our steaks, and the ladies' steak frites.... Would I return to Cote Brasserie - YES.

We had been in Cote Brasserie before in Oxford and were slightly disappointed. Not to worry in…read moreManchester. Great setting, service and atmosphere and excellent food. Having had the French onion soup and steak tartare as starters, the pork belly and beef bourguignon as mains and tarte tatin as dessert we went home extremely happy. Worth returning.

Cote Brasserie is a chain of French restauraunts, this branch is located just off Deansgate, next…read moreto Bella Itallia. After hearing good things about this place for gluten free, I called in and decided to order from their lunch menu. It was around £11 for 2 courses. For my starter, I ordered the Eggs Florentine which is a poached egg on gluten free bread with hollandaise sauce, and sadly it was a giant, bland mess. I didn't really like the sauce, there was too much of it and it got messy really quickly, the dish as a whole was poor, unseasoned and the bread was burnt. The staff didn't seem friendly, service overall seemed slow, they had a sense of arrogance and shock when I sent my food back as well. One thing that shocked me was that the old fashioned decor Cote had only one member of staff working, with the other looking like he was in 'training', running around like a headless chicken with my food before someone else brought it, based on what was to come I'd have wished he would have run off with my food. For my main, I ordered the seabass and again experienced similar problems, the fish its-self was too oily and watery to the point I ended up leaving it, the only thing of decent quality was the chive potatoes which for me isn't right. Sadly, due to issues with the overall feel inside Cote, food quality and service I feel Cote deserves a one-star rating with the main positive being the use of 'Gluten Free' flags in the food to minimise the risk of cross-contamination etc.

Visited here for Father's day in a group of four. We had booked and we're seated immediately. The…read morerestaurant was very busy. Russ the owner for the past 23 years was also working and greeted us all warmly . We all picked three courses for £14 each Excellent value for the quality of food served. The cuisine is English with a Mediterranean twist . All fresh and appetising to look at. You can also choose a Sunday roast . Definitely worth a visit if your in Southport as very reasonable for the ambiance and food quality.

Ah, Auberge. This is one of those places I've visited every now and again when I've been in the…read morebrunette's hometown of Southport, and the standard does shift frequently. Sometimes this French style place is somewhere you want to shout about, other times it's somewhere you want to shout AT. What keeps me coming back is the fact that when it's good, it's really good. The atmosphere is great, very ambient, and the menu always looks very classy but doesn't always live up to its description. The one quality that's never varied however is that of the moules marinier, mussels which are surely to die for. Or at least, make a special journey for. Sometimes accompaniments can be a little undercooked, and depending on your mood the jovial, jokey and bantering staff can either be the perfect tonic or your worst enemy. It's not the most efficient of service but most of the times I've stopped by I've felt well looked after. Despite its troubled past (problems with chefs scarpering with a great deal of moolah), Auberge does come up trumps when it wants to. A frequently changing menu keeps things really fresh, and the staff do have a lot of advice to offer about the menu. While the wine list can be a little pricey you can often get special offers if you look in the right places, so you might be able to get your money's worth. All in all a bit of a Gemini of a restaurant, but can be worth the risk...

French cuisine on a shoestring!!! Bistro Jacques is in the perfect area for both students and…read morethespians, and caters accordingly, with a budget menu and a theatre menu. The special lunch offer is 3 courses for £7.95, which seems amazing, but unfortunately the food always seems as though it's heated-up, mass-produced and bland. The presentation is good, but it doesn't cover up the quality of the food. Then again, you can't really expect a prime steak of £7.95! The service can be a bit absent-minded at times, but the staff are pleasant and friendly. It is a favourite place for Sunday lunch for my dad, as he always appreciates spending less than £10 for what he terms 'decent food', and loves the fact that you can get a French lesson either by reading the messages on the walls or spending long enough in the loo, where an education-style tape is played teaching you various sayings. A pleasant enough place for a cheap meal, but nothing outstanding about the food.

Like it's sister restaurants on the other side of Liverpool 1 and Matthew St, Bistro Jacques does a…read moregood impression of being an authentic French restaurant while not resorting to Parisien prices. Anyone who has been to Paris will know that it can cost you an arm and a leg for a meal and couple of beers - although I'm not sure why there is still the idea that the French are still great cooks, they're massive for cheese on toast over there, you get laughed at over here for suggesting it's called Welsh Rarebit but Croque Monsieur is somehow much more acceptable! Anyway a 3 course lunch for £8 quid is a bargain and when you can get an early doors - sorry pre theatre - meal deal for £11 its good value and handy for the local Everyman and Philharmonic. They don't rest on their laurels either as the menu seems to change regularly.