Personally, I don't think it gets much better than Unsworth's Yard in the sunshine…read more A recent discovery, it's the perfect place to sit back and relax after wandering around the village of Cartmel and pressing your nose up to the door of L'Enclume. Around the communal courtyard, there's a micro-brewery, cheese/pastry/deli shop, and wine and spirit vendor. There are only a few tables, so you might have to be all eyes and ready to swoop, but it's worth it. You can take a look at the micro-brewery and chat with one of the brewer's, who's more than happy to give samples before you purchase a pint. There are brewery tours available to those who wish to learn more. Something great to note? To enter the church, you have to walk directly next to the brewery. Good going, town planning! The cheese shop gives off a powerful smell at first - it should probably come with a warning for pregnant ladies and those with weak hearts - but I promise you get used to it. The man working that day was completely charming and wanting to help everyone and anyone, giving out samples of every cheese they sell. They were running low on breads etc when we visited as everything is baked locally and when it's gone, it's gone! I had a little bottle of prosecco, which went down very nicely, especially when sampling some of the cheddar we purchased. Plenty of people had their purchases spread about them, and it's a great place to go if you can't agree on what to drink or nibble on; just go to one of the shops and then meet in the courtyard.

Absolutely amazing service. Great prices and would serve us after we were so rudely ignored at the…read morestore across the way. Very friendly and won't ignore you. Wish I could give it more stars!

I first went to Rozo in summer 2013 just after it recently opened. There was a rustic antique…read moremediterranean vibe about the venue that drew us in, Its very cute with a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Initially we only went in for some wine and olives but the staff were so hospitable they brought out some lamb kubbah in salad and a spicy pumpkin soup for us to have as well on the house! Its such a charming venue, the food was amazing, the wine divine and the staff heavenly. will definitely try and get back there soon!

Other Place is one of the oldest diners down Allerton Road and has firmly held it's place since the…read moreincreased popularity of the South Liverpool area. The restaurant is across two floors, the downstairs has a small bar and a lively atmosphere, whereas upstairs has a calm and chilled out vibe. As you may well have established, tapas is my kind of thing, and Other Place just do it so well. My favourites would have to be gratin dauphinois, the seabass, and the chicken liver parfait. The staff are really friendly, and attentive without overcrowding you. A lovely evening out.

I'm not sure how I have overlooked reviewing this place for so long when I have had to put up with…read morethe many poor cafe restaurants that neighbour the Other Place. This restaurant has been a mainstay for Allertons diners for many years now and can still get busy well in advance of a Friday and Saturday night. Despite also serving a tapas selection - the default setting for almost all Liverpool restaurants these days - the Other Place stays ahead of its rivals through good service and a good environment in which to dine. I felt at home in here and was put at ease by the friendly staff and cosy interior. It goes to show that it is the simple things that will get the best results.

This is such a lovely wine bar. When it comes to wine I don't pretend to know my stuff, I just…read moreopenly admit 'I know nothing about wine!' I do like wine, and it always has to be red, preferably a fruity one, but that's as far as it goes for me.. Names of wines? Nope. Flavours of wines? Nada. So I asked the bartender for a middle of the road, fruity, red. He recommended the Le Selezioni Cutaja, Nero d'Avola (confused face) and he looked like he knew his stuff, so with total faith in him that's what I went for. It was lovely. The bar itself is small but looks cosy. It wasn't particularly busy for a Tuesday evening but there was still a very pleasant atmosphere as I met some other Yelpers for pre-dinner drinks. As time goes on I can imagine this is the type of place I would like to sit for a few hours, order a meat and cheese board and try some different wines. This may have to involve building up my tolerance a little though, as usually 2 large glasses of red and I'm sloshed.

OH APERITIVI YOU SAY…read more Following my year in Bologna when I belatedly discovered Italian aperitivi culture (i.e. eating tiny free pieces of food along with your prosecco, negroni etc) I always get verrrry excited when I see it in the UK. Veeno apparently has a whole buffet on Wednesday, which I am excited to try. Meanwhile what we got was great - cheese and ham with excellent red wine (I got the "classic" which I really enjoyed). Will definitely be back here for drinks, it's a great stop off before, for example, Red's or Splendid Kitchen.

Spirited Wines obviously has a large selection of wines (which you can also drink in the bar…read moreupstairs) and have developed a strong whisky selection too, accompanied by tastings. Unsurprisingly, it's more expensive in here than online (a £110 bottle of whisky is £30 less online) but we probably would never have found out about it had we not gone in. There's a small bottled beer selection which has a large proportion of gluten free beers (better than M&S, Harvey Nichols or hangingditch). Everytime I have gone in I have found the staff to be really nice and helpful and it's nearly always the same people who I suspect are also the owners/managers.

Called here yesterday evening, nice welcome from the two girls. Good selection of beer, I ordered a…read morepint of local brew from Wharfebank Breweries (Tether Blond). Ordered two courses on the Early Bird system blackboard. The Haddock fish cake on a bearnaise sauce was excellent - crispy on the outside, soft inside, with definite flakes of fish, none of that mashed up rubbish one sometimes gets. However the lamb steak which followed was rather grisly and therefore too chewy. It was served with cauliflower cheese and deliciously sweet carrots, but oddly no potatoes. Maybe I got a bad one, but the lamb was disappointing. I may visit again and try something else, and if so edit this post. Bill was £18.

Korks has been around for many years now and has been providing a realy smart, relaxing and very…read moreenjoyable venue for all ages. Not the cheepest of restraunts but the food, staff and its setting explains why. Hosting an ever changing specials board, an early bird menu and a standard menu thats not standard by any sence of the word will please even the choosiest of yastes. With a large piano lounge to the rear that you can sit back and enjoy when you have satisfied your appitite you have everything you need for a top night out. Try there Sunday lunch its to die for. The Spite is also part of the same outlet that is alsotops on food.Please give them a try.