Plonked in the middle of the commercial district for work, there was no way I could find my way…read morearound Liverpool on this visit. With this, I let my colleagues decide on the after-work drinking spot; there was nothing I could recommend without the feeling that it was probably a good 30 minute walk away. So, we walked across the road and I was introduced to City Wine Bar, probably one of the only nice looking bars within this area. It's all very rustic, quite small - so I can imagine it being rammed on a Friday - with a really nice atmosphere. Service was a little bit slow, but I took this as an opportunity to take in my surroundings. We had a few glasses of wine, which were very nice for the house choices, and I was told great things about the cocktails and food. If you're in this part of Liverpool for business or pleasure, City Wine Bar is a fine destination.

What can I say about this place apart from you really need to go! The food was absolutely amazing…read moreand I cannot wait to visit it again! The cocktails were fabulous too and oh boy I cannot wait to order one, two or maybe more of those! The staff were so welcoming and friendly and it was simply a joy to visit. Admittedly when I first entered the place I did have my doubts, but as the saying goes, you should never judge a book by it's cover! Although the place could be considered rustic, that in itself has a wonderful charm to it and I seriously advise you to take a trip and visit it! You can either try to park close by on the one way street, although then of course you would miss out on trying any of their wonderful cocktails; I strongly recommend the fabulous City Sunset btw! Or if you wish to have a drink, then Moorfields station is close by (just make sure you exit on Old Hall Street, unlike me!) Honestly though; the friendliness, the food (major congrats to the charming chef btw!) was superb, in fact my starter was almost orgasmic and boy does the food have to be excellent to get me to say that! It is a shame that more people have yet to discover this place and although part of me would love to keep this fabulously wonderful place to myself, it is too incredibly good for me to be so selfish. Therefore get yourself down to Old Hall Street and into this place and enjoy great food and smashing drinks!

Wine bar time now, and we're back on the dock of the bay to analyse something of a hidden gem in…read morethis very touristy area of the city. Here is the place you come not only to sup the delicious nectar, but also learn all about it. Yes, it's a venue of education as well as fun. The best combination for Monica-esque nerds like myself. You'll be taught a lot but it won't be in a pretentious or patronising way; rather a way that feels useful as well as interesting. The wine is obviously the star of the show, but what would a star be without a supporting cast? Nibbles are just as tasty, with some great board appetisers for groups such as cheese, meat, breads, deli snacks, olives, tomatoes, the works - everything you could think of to perfectly complement a lovely glass. But if there's a person in your party that isn't too keen on the humble grape, the range of unusual beers could be just the thing to tempt them. The wine tasting sessions are legendary, the music is just right, the staff are friendly and informative and it's a great place to bring a group of friends, business clients or even a romantic partner as the atmosphere can suit both a fun, giggly outing or an intimate date. It also doubles up as a wine cellar so you can purchase some tasty gifts to take home. Now these are the kinds of souvenirs that I can get on board with.

Vinea was born on dreams. What a great motivation...the story goes...three years ago, whilst on…read morehoneymoon the owners visited vineyards in and around Napa Valley in California. After having so much fun they wanted to bring something similar to Liverpool. Aw how thoughtful! Moderately priced wines and they have a take out price which I like. They do wine tasting, next event is 5th June and then 18th June and wine courses, next one is 7th Sept. If you like to drink your wine on a boat? Well Vinea have catered for this and have teamed up with The Yellow Boat Cruise to offer a 40 minute voyage taking in the sights of Liverpool's South Docks, followed by a relaxing three glass wine tasting at Vinea - tickets £10 - available everyday until 6pm.

A very lovely bar, great when it's sunny with a lovely beer garden overlooking the wonderful refit…read moreof chavass park... I say wonderful, what I mean is the change from a unique place for folk to enjoy a sunny day into a generic city garden, in one way it is a shame, in another it is very pretty... So yeah, beer garden overlooking the gentrification of Liverpool city centre and pay £4 for a Carlsberg and it is very simply a nice place to sit... Nothing special, but pretty nice, tbh.

The Tavern on the Green provides a very nice kicked back setting to just lounge. As I was visiting…read moresome friends in Liverpool, we were in search of an establishment that provided a nice soft ambiance where we can catch up, actually hear each other, and have drinks. The Tavern on the Green provided this setting. It's really a nice place to socialize and a far cry from a typical pub bar, or club you'll find around the area. First impression is upscale wine bar, but it's not. Tavern on the Green rovides a nice balance of bar, lounge, and coffee house which I would assume is dependent upon the time and day.

I came here by myself because I was away with work. The atmosphere inside was lovely and relaxing,…read morethe staff were superbly friendly (perhaps recognising that I was alone) and the food was great. I had 4 tapas dishes and a lovely pint of estrella for only £23. Perhaps my only criticism would be that you can't have the paella for just one person - but the staff took time to explain why this was and offered alternatives.

I have dined at La Vina once for a friend's birthday. I am not a huge fan of Tapas but this is…read morewhere my friend wanted to go, so we obliged. When we were finally shown to our seats the table was still dirty from its last occupants, and we had to actually ask for it to be cleaned, as the staff had failed to notice its disgusting state. The staff also seemed a bit offended when we asked for the table to be cleaned. Once we had placed our orders service was slow. Dishes started to come out after about 30 minutes, but they did not finish coming out for a further 30 minutes. We also noticed that some of the plates were not completely clean, having stains on the outside of the plates. The food at La Vina is not cheap, so you would expect an extra effort to be made to provide a good service for customers, but this was sadly not the case. The drinks are also expensive but are nothing special. The food seemed to be quite tasty, but its difficult to appreciate a dish which is served on a dirty plate. We complained but we were not really listened to, and only our service charge was removed. I will never go here again.

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!

Great little bar this in Oxton. Good to see a cocktail bar that takes its cocktails seriously. The…read morecaipirinha sounds good....Well its a brazillian cocktail...hmmm...So bartender, what it has in it thank you please? I ask...Well sir...comes the reply..."Premium cachaça (Brazilian sugar cane spirit), fresh lime and sugar, muddled, shaken, and poured elegantly straight from the can"... sounds refreshing.... drink from Brazilian countryside I'm told...that's original!!! Sold!! Now I knew this was a cocktail bar but I was pleasantly surprised by grub on offer. The menu was actually pretty decent. If I were you I'd definitely give the spiced corn fed chicken a whirl indeed, it was delightful!!! Served with crushed potatoes, chorizo and rosemary stuffing, roasted pepper dressing & basil crisps it was well prepared and cooked nicely indeed. At under £13 it was not bad price wise either for a main. The service was top notch, and I warmed to the aesthetics of the place. Well worth a visit I'd say!!!

A really nice bar, they have a great cocktail menu. (The jammy dodger shots are great too!)…read moreIt always busy at the weekend, and a great atmosphere. The Sunday roast is fantastic.

I've worked in restaurants for three years and I go to restaurants, pubs and cafés quite often. I…read moreknow what a decent dining experience should be. I loved eating at the Penny Lane Wine bar. I have drunken at this establishment once before but in this occasion there were three of us on a beautiful Sunday afternoon with a hefty appetite. Whoever runs The Tavern Co. seemed like it was a good idea to stop serving in the early afternoon so we went to the Penny Lane Wine Bar. We ordered nachos as a starter, the Chicken Supreme, Chef's Own Burger and the Stuffed Peppers. Despite that there was only one member of staff working on the bar, taking orders and serving the food for what seemed like an unexpected surge in clientèle for that typically quiet day of the week, we got our food served with blissful timing. The nachos were HUGE and interesting because they were a style I had never eaten before, but the mains blew us away. For a slightly higher price than your average café, you got top-quality and gourmet presentation food which tasted as amazing as it looked. I was thoroughly pleased and so much so that I was glad I told the lady who served us to keep the change when I went to order drinks and food.

This is not a pub or wine bar, it is just a restaurant, if you are not eating they have not time or…read morespace for you. Very rude staff, "Unless you're eating you can't sit down." we had our one drink sat outside in a cold, wet beer garden and left. As we left the empty table I had asked to sit at was still empty.

Brilliant full english with really lively service, a great laid back atmosphere, couldn't really…read moreask for much more

'The original downtown cafe'…read more Established in 1974, Tabac is a Liverpool institution that oozes bohemian charm. The walls are painted bright red, there's a flickering neon sign and the staff all look like they've stepped off a Godard film set. In the daytime, Tabac is a sleepy cafe where you can read the papers, sip a cup of java and fill up on healthy breakfast or lunch. It's at night that it truly comes alive however, with local artists, musicians and students conversing over beer, wine and cocktails. Every Monday and Tuesday evening, Tabac host film screenings of world cinema in the back room and on Wednesdays, there's live gypsy jazz. Thursdays to Saturdays, there's a mix of local deejays spinning everything from classic funk, soul and disco to old skool hip hop. The rest of the time, you can expect to hear everyone from Serge Gainsbourg to Arctic Monkeys blasting out of the speakers. The only thing that stops Tabac being the perfect continental coffee shop-cum-bar, is the lack of faded movie stars smoking endless cigarettes!