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.

Puschka is classy and modern, it is unlike any other restaurant in Liverpool and although it felt a…read morelittle bit too upmarket for someone such as myself I was very, very impressed. The decor inside is classy and modern also and you feel as though you are in quality surroundings and as such the food will be of a high standard. The most impressive thing about the restaurant is that they try to use local ingredients which is great to see and the menu is vast ranging from a rump of Lamb to Southport shrimps which incidentally I would recommend despite not being a fan of seafood . There are also great wines and a range of beers to be found also although nothing in Puschka comes cheap. This place is well worth the price and really is a niche within Liverpool's culinary ensemble so I would definitely advise the people of merseyside to try out Puschka.

This is one of the best restaurants in the city. It's a modern, stylish place perfect for a date…read moreand serving great contemporary British cuisine - something lacking in the city particularly at this price range. With the name Pushka I guess I was hoping for something a little exotic, maybe Eastern European but I was really pleased to be treated to well cooked, modern food. Simple, well prepared good ingredients. The lamb was perfect as was the attentive and friendly service. You're not spending a fortune but feel as if you are getting treated to a fine dining experience.

We had lunch and breakfast here with a nice seat out front and enjoyed the sun. The place looked…read morereally nice but the experience wasn't the best. This was my first time visiting the place. I only came here because the group wanted to come here. 1/5 Bloody Mary - apparently they have a new mix and now it is super sweet. Who wants a sweet Bloody Mary? Odd choice of you ask me. Sent it back. 2/5 Mimosa - this was on the breakfast menu. Was standard but not the greatest. 4/5 Burrata salad - the best thing I've had from this place. 1/5 Club sandwich - the chicken was very dry and lacked flavor. I couldn't finish it. 1/5 Eggs Benedict - the sauce was too sour. I did not like its and the English muffin was not toasted. Overall the place is nice but the food is a hard pass for me.

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!

Let's step back for a moment and take a look at the Ainscough family business, which runs not only…read morethis restaurant but also a deli on Falkner Street called Number Seven and the Eagle and Child, a pub in the village in which I grew up - Parbold. No lie. And I'm so going back there to review it knowing this, not because one-of-my-old-best-friends-who-I-no-longer-speak-to-and-has -a-gazillion-kids used to manage it, but for my Yelpic duty. Yes, I travel to the Greater Manchester and Merseyside equivalent of the Outer Hebrides so you don't have to. But we shall take a look at Ziba. First of all, upon my Friday night visit it was a wee bit worrying to see the place looking... well, kind of empty. Have not enough people heard of it or something? Well, it's tucked away in the Racquet Club hotel, that could be one reason. Hotel-based restaurants often suffer from the disinterest of non-guests. And it's certainly pretty enough, it more than looks the part with its spacious bar and dining area, huge doors and tall ceilings. It used to live in Berry Street and was ridiculously popular, but doesn't seem to be faring quite as well here. The food can be a bit pick n' mix in terms of its quality, and it's a little worrying that they don't boast about where it's from or how seasonal or organic it is. Meat-eating companions assure me that their lambs and steaks are spot on, but I have heard complaints about the pigeon being tough. When I myself ordered salmon there was nothing wrong with the texture or temperature, it just felt a little... meh. Flavour was lacking in serious quantities. And the puddings can be a little rubbery in my experience. Perhaps because of new strings being added to the bow of the Ainscough chain, Ziba's becoming a bit overlooked. It needs to make more of its lunchtime menu considering it's located in the business district, which from experience with Spinningfields restaurants in Manchester, I know can be a curse when it comes to getting the evening revellers in. It could do with a bit more zest, a splash more life and slightly better service, but all in all it has the makings of a very good restaurant.

An excellent place to eat in the heart of Liverpool…read more The restaurant is set in the Racquet Club, which is a splendid old building with much history. It makes an excellent setting for a first-class restaurant. I had the good fortune to eat there about six months ago, and I can heartily recommend the experience to anyone else looking for somewhere to eat in the city. The food was outstanding. There wasn't a huge amount of choice on the menu, but there was enough; and the quality of what arrived, both in terms of taste and presentation, was fantastic. The service was very discrete, and all in all it was a memorable evening for all who went along. The only minor downside was the price; eateries of this quality do not come particularly cheap. But then it wasn't unreasonable, and I came away thinking they could have actually got away with charging more than they did (but don't tell them that!). In short -- highly commended.

The restaurant is in an excellent location and is quite pretty. Unfortunately, those are the only…read morepositives. The service was a little cold and unenthusiastic. The food was just ok. We got the 1/2 chicken and it was very dry.

We wanted to find a place without reservations on a cold day in Liverpool…read more We walked into this place no problem and got a seat. The restaurant side was relatively quiet with some large tables. You could hear music coming from the lively bar area. The food was surprisingly good. I had the fish n chips with curry sauce and it was fresh and tasty. I did not care for the peas. My wife had the scouse which was also very flavorful. We were able to try some local dishes with a twist and the service was good. Not a bad experience.

Is this... wrong? Or is it tongue-in-cheek? Ah, of course, it's very tongue-in-cheek. Le Frog…read morefocuses on British food and gives it a French twist. First of all, the place is decorated spiffingly. Literally. Spiffingly. It's astonishingly gorgeous, just my kind of quirky decor - a ceiling plastered in newspaper, lovely quaint wooden features, neutral and pastel colours... the whole thing looks like it could have come out of a Hans Christian Anderson story. There are plenty of French favourites on offer like starters of a twice baked cheese soufflé, French onion soup gratin, tartlet with spring vegetables like asparagus, mushrooms and spinach, and more unusual options such as black pudding with chicken roulade, Thai fishcakes, potted shrimp with warm brown toast and hot smoked salmon or tempura veg. I'd call it a more Modern European affair to be honest with its additional pastas and risottos (the spaghetti with salmon and lobster is just heavenly indulgence) and you can have these in small or large portions. The sharing platters are excellent value and mains like lamb shank, duck breast, baked chicken, pork trio, a filo parcel of sun-blushed tomato, goat's cheese and spinach, all of which occupy the fusion cuisine spectrum Le Frog seems to operate within. Oh and there's steaks for the super carnivorous. The side orders aren't just supporting actors here, they're stars. Veg are cooked perfectly al dente, the broccoli hollandaise is delicious, I'd highly recommend the breads with dips and you can get potatoes in many forms - French fries, Cajun fries, garlic and chive mash and even the garlic bread comes in three varieties. All of these are stonkingly good value at under £3 each! Sorry about the dreadful pun, but I'm hopping crazy for Le Frog. See if you agree.

I hate frogs, but I like this place. Never really been a fan of French cuisine, more weird than…read morewonderful I'm afraid. However I was told the menu also carries a Mediterranean twist which worked in its favour!! I was unable to find my peace with the decor of the place, yes the decor is quirky but is it cool?? I wasn't so sure.....you'll have to decide yourself. The food, well again I must say if I'm honest I have had better. It lacked substance I thought. Perhaps the French have over the years had so much red wine with their food that their taste buds have been filed down. My marinated breast of chicken lacked a bit of umph!! The lemon, thymed and garlic chicken was served on roast vegetable cous cous with chive creme fraiche. I'm not sorry at all that my taste buds are absolute whores!!!!! Yes they are , they have been around the block and indulged in every fit cuisine around and had their way ever which way. This meal didn't quite do it for me. Having said that I did only try one of the mains and I'd like to try some of the other ones. Perhaps an update is needed. I'm sorry froggy it takes more than a decent decor to impress me son!!! We'll meet again and we 'll see if seconds are any better!!

Great food, very chic. Friendly service. Ok price. Lovely jazz music. Clean and beautiful interior.read more

The London Carriageworks is a strange one. From the outside, and from the calibre of the attached…read morehotel, you would be expecting a very high quality meal and service. If like me, this is what you anticipated, you will be immensely disappointed! Don't get me wrong, the restaurant is lovely but the staff's attitude leaves a lot to be desired. You would find more life in a waxwork and more charm from Frankenstein! They are extremely unhelpful which isn't great when the food is also poor. The portions are very small, smaller than what you would expect from a Michelen starred chef. The chicken was dry and the vegetables soggy. Considering the prices you will pay here, I think it is outrageous how they can get away with such a poor service - lunch will cost you around £20 minimum per person, and dinner around £40-50.

Here is a little hidden gem if Bolton, i can't believe this is the only review of 2014…read more The location is set in country surrounding just around the corner from Peter Kay's residence. The restaurant has a great warm feel to it, exceptionally clean, modern and roomy. Apparently there has been an extension and the whole place is like a series of rooms, very tastefully done. The food is most definitely awesome with a great choice from the menu and specials board. You would not be disappointed in making a stop off here for your lunch or evening meal.

Bank holiday Monday after our plans to go to Blackpool literally got washed down the drain, we…read moredecided to treat ourselves to lunch. A few months ago we used to go to Fanny's (as it's known to the locals) once every couple of weeks, the menu isn't massive so we cut down a bit. However the menu had changed slightly, I had scampi and chips with homemade tartare sauce, which was presented in a cute bucket. This quickly got tipped out, the hand battered scampi was possibly the nicest I have ever had. My beloved ordered pork belly with black pudding mas potato, it was presented nicely. I'm personally not a fan of pork belly as I don't like fatty meat but Ed loved it! The average price of a main meal is about £15.00. It can be hard to get a table and they do only serve food till 7 or 8pm. there is a comfortable atmosphere that matches the decor. If in the Bolton area I would highly recommend a trip to Fanny's even if it's just for a drink!