I may be slightly bias as the owners are my sister-in-law to be and her husband. It has been open…read morefor about a year now. This is only the second time I have eaten here, they are very accommodating. We had our engagement party there and they were both helpful and professional. The restaurant occupies the bottom floor with a cocktail bar on the top floor, which has a fantastic lighting and music system. An equally amazing cocktail list to match, my personal personal favourite STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI, which takes me straight back to my holidays! We ate there Tuesday night with two good friends from Chorley, we had a drink in the bar then made our way to the table. There is a normal menu with starters and mains along with a tapas menu. I had the meatballs off the tapas as my starter, I was not let down by the juicy, succulent homemade meatballs. Main course normally I have a steak when we eat out, I thought I'd break the habit so I ordered chicken breast stuffed with garlic and basil, wrapped in pancetta services with new potato's (which were slightly roasted and amazing) along with a creamy tomato and chorizo sauce. Which was to die for!!!!!! After all that I was too full to have a pudding! Defiantly worth a visit!

Really liked it in here. Didn't know they do food so will definitely try that next time. the…read moreoutside bit is cool as well for those who wanna sit n smoke. Not me. No way. In the warmth upstairs. Reminds me of a cool little wine bar from the 90s. The waiters are nice eye candy and good and cocktails. And they are cheap. Music was good. Didn't check the toilets out which is unusual for Me. Would defo go back. Was very busy for Saturday. If you at loose end in chorley. Get your butt down here

This is probably the best cocktail bar in the north west you've never been to! Hidden away…read morealongside Wakiki on watergate street my first visit here was short lived as fashionable lateness had cost me last orders. Howevver we promptly returned the week after and immediately fell in love with the place. What an incredible experiance. First thing you notice is the size of the place. (Tiny) It genuinely feels like a hidden bar from the prohibition era with incredible decor and music that suits the Blues/Jazzy environment to perfection. Being here is like traveling back in time to the 20's when alcohol was illegal and small secret bars like these were littered across America. The theme is consistent with the menu hidden inside a book that's handed to you upon arrival. So mesmerized were we with the vibe and conversation the cocktail taste bud memories are hazy at best. (I'll leave you with a visual of the cocktails we had. One was lemon based the other strawberry based?) This is THE perfect place for those who like sophisticated conversation with your aptly aesthetic cocktails. It's not noisey, it's not busy, it's just right. Definitely worth a visit. I'll certainly be returning.

After being handed the drink menu in a Bible I was hooked. I wish this was the Best Kept Secret in…read moreChester but unfortunately it is a popular place to be so get there early; grab a table with some friends; sit back and enjoy the atmosphere. My one criticism would be that may be the music is too loud but that's that's it. They have an extensive cocktail menu however if there's something not on the menu just asked for it and you will receive. All in all, this is one of my favourite places to go in Chester

My mother-in-law took us here for outdoor dining when we were visiting in September. I'm pretty…read moresure we've dined in before a few years back as well. When the weather is nice, they have a lovely outdoor garden for dining al fresco! We ordered from the set lunch menu, as well from the 2-for-1 cocktail menu. My mother-in-law and I ordered the Pornstar Martini which has passion fruit in it -- it's even topped with half a passion fruit! My MIL knew I'd like the drink (I absolutely love passion fruit), so we decided to get it, but when I saw it was made with orange juice, which I don't like, the bartender was nice enough to offer to make it with pineapple juice! Delightful! The food here is really nice. They have a limited set lunch menu but they offer a wider range of options a la carte or for their dinner menu. Our table shared our appetizers which were delicious. I especially loved the calamari which had just the right amount of crunch! The goat cheese was really nice too, as well as the pate. For my main, I ordered the home made fish cakes which were really tasty, and quite large. I took one home for lunch the next day! My toddler loved the chips (fries)! I liked them too, but he liked him so much I barely had any. #momlife I'm fan of this local restaurant and I'm sure we'll come again on a future visit to my inlaws. :)

From the owner: Now open following a major refurbishment. Enjoy all your Ego favourites like freshly cooked…read moreMediterranean food, wine & cocktails, alongside cask ales in the beautifully refurbished and dog friendly Grade II listed building in Sefton Village, Liverpool. Situated in Sefton Village, just a few miles from Aintree racecourse, home of The Grand National, and 15 miles north of Liverpool, Ego at The Punchbowl is a must visit for it's Mediterranean food, family friendly dining, local cask ales and Sunday roasts.

Before my evening meal at Fraiche (just up the road) I popped to the courtyard for a pre-dinner…read moredrink. The courtyard is a large wine bar and eatery that seemed busy for a Thursday night, but not so busy that there were no tables or that you couldn't get a drink from the bar, it was a nice kind of busy and created an excellent atmosphere. The bar staff were friendly and the drinks a very reasonable price. I only stayed for 1 G&T and would have stayed longer if I could!

From the owner: The Oxton Courtyard is a bar & restaurant situated in the leafy village of Oxton, Wirral. We pride…read moreourselves on serving the finest tapas from around the world, prepared by our team of international chefs, using locally sourced fresh produce. You can expect a stunning, informal and stylish environment, so sit back, relax and let our friendly team of professionals spoil you with the finest food, wines, beers & cocktails from around the world.

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.

Fantastic night out. Really excellent cheesey disco and…read morecocktails to die for.

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful meal here on a Sunday night. It was wonderfully peaceful, prices…read morewere great, and food was fantastic. Service was exceptional. Could not recommend highly enough

The Botanist have a growing number of locations, the big majority of them are in Northern England,…read morethis is one of their newer restaurants which opened towards the end of 2019 in Warrington. The decor inside is typical Botanist style, it does look good and the staff are pretty friendly (although some of them don't seem to be wearing a uniform which meant I didn't even realise someone worked there when I was waiting for a staff member!) It can get pretty busy at peak times, especially in the run up to Christmas, I did originally try to visit on a Sunday afternoon and this place was full, I do recommend making a booking if you can, they do require a credit/debit card for this but they only charge you if you fail to attend, which is a flat £5 (pretty fair, especially considering they can only run at limited capacity to follow government legislation). I was offered a free bottle of prosecco as part of their loyalty scheme which can be redeemed two weeks before (or after) one's birthday, I feel this is a nice gesture, I don't really like prosecco so it's a shame it couldn't be swapped for anything else other than a soft drink, especially considering most of their cocktails are much cheaper anyway - that is an issue with Head Office and it's still a nice gesture to offer something for free. I ordered the gluten-free chorizo and chicken kebab, it seems the recipe has been changed slightly, there seemed to be more garlic butter actually on the chicken rather than pouring it over (which has been replaced by a paprika oil to give it a slight kick), it gave it that extra flavour and tasted really good, the chicken was cooked and seasoned perfectly, the chorizo was just OK, and the fries on the bottom were good. My friend, who ordered the fish and chips was also pleased with her dish, she mentioned: "It was almost perfect, however, the curry sauce was a little watery." I also like how they now have a digital bill, not only is this better for the environment but it means I can have a receipt emailed to me and also fill in feedback on the tablet which they serve it on. 4* - The food was really good, and this is one of my favourite locations in The Botanist chain and I will be returning. A couple of flaws mentioned but all in all a pretty good place to grab some food.

Owned by modern footballing legend, Everton's 'Big' Duncan Ferguson this cafe-bar-bistro is a bit…read moreof a chameleon. By day it is filled with ladies who lunch, dining on the selection of decent-enough bar snacks and throwing back lattes like their rotary club membership depended on it. Of a night though it transforms into one of Formby's most popular nightspots with live music (usually by covers acts or local acoustic guitarists playing a selection of middle-of-the-road pop'n'rock picks) beer-quaffing customers spilling out onto the pavement in various states of merriness. Inside it's a little narrow and there's probably a bit too much in the way of padded leather seating but it is almost impossible to not get caught up in the lively atmosphere of a Friday or Saturday night spent here, especially in the summer months. They should really stop showing that video of the fireplace on the television when it's not being used for sport though.

This little coffee shop began its life owned by ex-Everton centre-half Alan Stubbs, who opened two…read morecoffee shops - one in Formby and a significantly larger one in Birkdale down the road. Unfortunately for Formby, it got stuck with the smaller version, with coffee drinkers squeezed into the narrow inside whenever it's raining or cold. If it turns out to be quite a pleasant day, customers will almost certainly be found at the outside seating, because people like nothing more than to sit by the side of a road in the village (never seen the appeal, myself). Of a night, Woodwards becomes another one of Formby's busy bars as its finest (and some minor celebrities, if you're lucky) quickly fill the inside and out, meaning those spilling out of here and at D'Art often meet. Like The Gallery, if trendy wine bars are your cup of tea, I'd recommend it but I generally find it all a bit too posy for my liking and therefore generally try to avoid it.

I don't normally bother reviewing chains because they're all the same but this Botanist stood out…read morefor 1) Charming service 2) Excellent live piano player 3) Nice seating in a conservatory-like space at the rear (where there were also a couple of hilarious novice teenage dates going on) 4) Delicious main of gnocchi with roast butternut squash, Tenderstem broccoli, candied walnuts, garlic chips, rocket and walnut pesto - tasty and unusual combo of textures and flavours

Our group ventured in for predinner drinks. While most selected local beers, a few of us enjoyed…read morecocktails. To start, I have to say I was impressed with the cocktail list. Not only did it have a lot of variety, but it also seemed to mix in local, seasonal fruits into the drinks. I selected the Melon & Basil Smash. It was fresh, but not very strong. In fact, I noticed very little alcohol being added. Also, it had a lot of ice. Still, a great tasting drink. I liked the atmosphere - the whole look and feel of the place. The service was prompt and prices were good. Next trip to Alderley will include a visit!