Birkenhead

Birkenhead is an industrial port town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England. The town is on the Wirral Peninsula, along the west bank of the River Mersey, opposite Liverpool. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Cheshire, and became part of Merseyside in 1974. Wikipedia.
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Nature & Parks
Birkenhead Park, also known as the Peoples Garden, is a Victorian park designed by Sir Joseph Paxton. It features woodland walks, play areas, two fishing lakes, a modern visitor center and cafe. This park is believed to have inspired Central Park in New York. Opened in 1847, it was the first purpose-built park for the entire population and was funded by public money to be freely accessible to all regardless of social class or wealth.
Such a lovely park, the only downside is you can get lost if you are new. It's good to keep an eye on the route. Just peaceful ✌️ lovely playgrounds for people to play and family-friendly.
Dafney G — Google review
The park that New York's central park was based on. Lovely nature walk, plenty to see and do. Marauding squirrels! The kids [15 yes] enjoyed it as well and even took turns on the outdoor gym equipment too.
Kerenza J — Google review
Great park, huge but well kept, visitors centre with history of the park, toilets and a café
Dave F — Google review
Beautiful, clean, and peaceful! Great trails, a fun playground, and plenty of space to relax. Perfect for families or a quiet day outdoors—highly recommend.
Jebin M — Google review
Lovely place with tons of history. Very wheelchair friendly and great place to take the dog. Nice cafe at the visitor centre with a good display of the history timeliness of the park. Only downside is that parking is more difficult si centre you can no longer drive into the park itself.
Sam N — Google review
I absolutely love this beautiful park! It's a peaceful place of the city, perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. There's so much to see and do whether you're taking a walk, having a picnic, or just watching local wildlife. Friendly squirrels and pigeons, who will even eat from your hand. The only downside is that the water in the ponds could be a bit cleaner, but overall, it’s a wonderful place.
Tereza H — Google review
Nice big park, plenty of open grass fields as well as areas with trees and paths, water to walk around, and playgrounds. Wildlife includes ducks, geese, coots, seagulls, pigeons, and squirrels that come right up to your feet to see if you brought any food. The park is split between an upper and a lower park (you have to cross a road to get from one to the other), with the lower park having a bunch of fitness equipment along the paths. There are plenty of benches for those who need a rest or just want to enjoy the views, and also enough maps to avoid getting lost.
Locus F — Google review
Pleasant Victorian park. Well maintained. Friendly cafe/visitor centre.
D U — Google review
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Art museum
The Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, established in 1928, is a treasure trove of art and culture. Housed in a neo-Georgian building, it showcases a diverse collection of Victorian paintings, watercolors, and decorative arts. Visitors can admire works by renowned artists like Albert Joseph Moore and Philip Wilson Steer while exploring the Maritime Gallery's antique ship models.
Such a gem! I finally visited it and absolutely I loved it. It’s way bigger than I expected and has such a relaxed, welcoming vibe. Everyone working there is super friendly — the kind of place where they actually smile and seem happy to chat. It’s free to get in, which already feels like a win, but the collection is genuinely interesting too. They’ve got some beautiful paintings, old ship models (which are cooler than they sound), and some really fun temporary exhibitions that change regularly — definitely not boring stuff gathering dust. There’s parking around the back, and a cute little coffee shop with homemade cakes and a nice garden where you can sit outside. Such a chill way to spend an hour or two — I’ll definitely be going back.
Alex J — Google review
A fantastic museum which is unbelievably free to enter. It is right in the centre of the town and very easy to get to. We went at the weekend and it wasn't too busy. They have a great little cafe which is very reasonably priced too.
Rachel J — Google review
I really loved the experience, specially the 'Subterranean Elevator'. I have never seen such amazing space from a long time. It will make you aware of your consciousness and take you away from this world for a short span of time. The Museum is also good with description of various projects and other arts. You must visit it you are near by. Its small but impactful. I've also added a video of it in YouTube for you guys.
Basudeo R — Google review
Wonderful museum and gallery , staff are helpful and pleasant. Really interesting exhibitions. Only reason for 4 stars in no fault of there's but it's a little small compared to other galleries and museums. Well worth a visit!
Adam B — Google review
Went to see the brilliant photo exhibition about the d/Deaf community in Wirral. The cafe is great too. The mini afternoon tea is great value
Jim S — Google review
Held our 10th anniversary and wedding vow renewal party. Access to two large galleries, cafe and garden Perfect setting, staff so helpful. We organised our own buffet and drinks but the organiser offered to arrange food. DJ, table and chair covers supplied. The evening was wonderful and I can't stress how easy their staff made it for us. Recommended by a friend as we weren't aware they offered function availability. Magical secret
Doreen S — Google review
Very pleasant stay. We spaced museum, small exhibition with works of Albert Richards was the one i came for. Nice cafe. Easy parking.
Paul B — Google review
A little small venue best thing I saw was the model boats the art was a little drab great place for cafe really busy and meeting rooms and spaces great idea
Andy T — Google review
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Heritage preservation
The Wirral Transport Museum & Heritage Tramway in Birkenhead offers a captivating journey through the region's transportation history. Visitors can explore vintage trams, buses, cars, and motorcycles, including Europe's first street tramway. The museum showcases the evolution of transportation from George Francis Train's inaugural street tramway to the establishment of the heritage tramway in the 1990s.
We had a group visit on a week day when it's not open to the public, with a guided tour. Definitely a better way to see the museum. There is so much to see, anyone who loves trams and buses will enjoy it immensely. The little cafe is great and the tram trip, though shortened for the moment, is a real experience, trundling through the old industrial area, past the college and back. And it's all free!
Willaston M — Google review
What a hidden gem. This is an amazing place run by some very enthusiastic and skilled volunteers. The place is filled with fantastic original trams buses and historical vehicles, along with an amazing model railway. Birkenhead is the birthplace of the trams and this is a must place to visit. We brought our your 2 and 3 year old grandchildren and absolutely loved it especially the tram ride to the ferry terminal. It's easy to get to by Ferry from Liverpool or on the Liverpool underground with the station a few hundred yards away.
Peter R — Google review
We visited the museum last weekend and we were really impressed! There's a lot to look at, from old trams and buses to a miniature railway. My favourite part was definitely being able to have a tram ride on one of the old trams, this was also very cheap and was only £2 for an adult's ticket. I would highly recommend visiting this museum!
Jenna — Google review
What a hidden jem, great visit and stay were really friendly. Can spend about an hourish here especially if you try the tram, which I highly recommend. Make sure you check it out if in the area. Tip: If your hungry get the tram from the museum to Woodside Ferry Terminal and grab something to eat at the food court before jumping back on to get back to the museum. We did not realise you could do this and ended up walking down after!
Will G — Google review
This is the kind of place I love! Small, but perfectly formed. Free for some reason (should have a donations bucket at the front door). £2 return on the Tram ride. Absolutely packed with photos and paraphernalia as well as trams, buses, bikes, model trains, motorbikes. Something for everyone, kids and adults alike.
Marc M — Google review
Fabulous exhibits of buses, trams and other road vehicles on show, all well maintained in excellent condition. So much to see, a camera is a must to have with you. The volunteer staff there are very helpful and friendly. It's an amazing place to spend an hour or so and it's free.
Mal O — Google review
Superb! We caught the tram from woodside ferry to the museum tram was £6 return for family of 4 and the museum is free!. We parked at monks ferry as it was £2.50 all day and it was a short walk to the tram from there, which runs every half hour. Lots to see in the museum and they even let me look in a tram that wasn't open to the public. Nice small shop selling souvenirs and a very small cafe serving drinks and snacks
Jo — Google review
It is really good as it is run by volunteers and they run trams for the public. And they are really friendly. and the actual museum is packed full of interesting tram and bus exhibits with a full model railway inside well worth a look at and it's a fun day out for the kids. It had full access for disabled with a wheelchair ramp to upper floor access.
John F — Google review
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Sights & Landmarks
Birkenhead Priory, located in Birkenhead, Merseyside, is a 12th-century stone monastery that holds great historical significance. It is the oldest building in Merseyside and was originally used by the Benedictine monks. The Grade II listed property has been visited by many monarchs and stands as a reminder of the area's past. Visitors can enjoy tours, family-friendly activities, and climb the tower for stunning views of the river.
Hidden gem on my doorstep. Been meaning to visit the Priory for years and finally got around to it . Well worth an entrance fee, but it's totally free! Lovely friendly staff, that are only too pleased to answer any questions you may have. Great way to spend a couple of hours.
PJC — Google review
A hidden gem!! Oldest building in Birkenhead with fascinating history. Well worth a visit. The guides were absolutely lovely and knew their knowledge. If you can climb the 101 steps to the top of St. Mary's tower for great views of the Mersey and Liverpool skyline. Wasn't busy. Free entry. Free parking, toilets available. Was here for about an hour. Highly recommended.
Leena G — Google review
Totally worth the visit whilst passing, always nice to see a priory especially a catholic one. First time visiting not very disabled friendly but managed by taking my time. It’s Free and the museum too. A***
OMG E — Google review
What a great site to see. Wonderful guide telling its history. Fabulous views from the tower. Highly recommend this piece of history, that almost seems forgotten by its location.
Helen — Google review
Never visited before and loved it. Interesting site and loads of history.
Carl N — Google review
The Priory is well worth a visit.You can read about the history of this site and the monks who lived here.On Sundays July to September there is free live music.I have seen many great acts there.
Gary P — Google review
Literally a "hidden gem" well worth a visit to this medieval priory made even better by an excellent guide.
Jane M — Google review
Very interesting walk around the old priory and we had a very pleasant and knowledgeable lady to show us around. The only trouble we had was finding the free car park But found and plenty of free parking. I tried to go up the tower but due to not liking heights stopped halfway but good views over the merseyside and dry dock. Just outside the car park there is a good cafe and we needed it to get warm. Worth a visit for an hour.
Peter W — Google review
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Art museum
Lady Lever Art Gallery, located in Port Sunlight, is a stunning classical stone building that showcases an impressive collection of Victorian paintings, Wedgwood ceramics, and 18th-century furniture. The gallery also features world-famous Pre-Raphaelite artworks and exquisite Chinese ceramics. Visitors can explore the rich history of Chester at the Grosvenor Museum and delve into social history at the Museums Period House.
Superb few hours spent at port sunlight. The art gallery was the cherry on the top. Lovely pieces of art and building that houses them. Although it is free to enter. I hope everybody pays a tiny £5 for the privilege as it needs funds for up keep. Same as the church. You can donate by just tapping. Had a nice lunch at the gallery. All I all glad we went.
Carol M — Google review
A really nice and interesting museum. It was very quiet on Saturday morning so we could walk around calmly and enjoy everything. After that we bought some nice souvenirs in the gift shop. The lady at the counter was very friendly!
Melissa R — Google review
Brilliant place, worth a visit, its full of excellent artefacts, tapestry, paintings, sculptures, thank you for sharing this lovely place. The surrounding area is also worth a visit. The cafe was A1, coffee was so nice and rich, cakes were moist, fresh and we ended up having several cakes. The scones were also fresh and enjoyable. The young brunette lady who served was brilliant and polite and very helpful. Definitely recommend this place.
B S — Google review
Wonderful building, so many interesting artefacts, furniture, paintings, sculpture, and many themed rooms to explore - we will need to return as there was so much to see. The smaller cafe is in a beautiful room with the domed stained glass ceiling - we had nice coffee & cake. Lovely neighbourhood too. I look forward to our next visit.
Sarah M — Google review
A lovely art gallery with some interesting and delightful pieces. A bonus was the Jim Muir exhibition! Cafe only takes contactless card and they had no gluten free/vegan cake, so they lost one star because I couldn't have a treat! 😂
Mrs M — Google review
Easy to get to, and Port Sunlight village surrounding the gallery is an architectural gem in itself. The wide range of exhibits inside the gallery reflect the 'typical' breadth of interests of Lord Lever's family. Sculptures, paintings, ornaments, and furniture from across the globe and spanning Millennia mean there's always something to view. An added bonus was the Jim Moir exhibition of his bird paintings. The cafe in the basement provided good fare too.
Paul M — Google review
Easy to park, right outside. Give yourself 2-3 hours to wander. Well worth a visit, it is free. The museum of Port Sunlight is opposite too. Everything is labelled, loved it.
Tiddy I — Google review
We were there on Tuesday and no problem with parking. I went to see Jim Moir's paintings of birds which are fabulous, especially the one of the large ravens head showing the reflection of the Tower of London. The rest of the exhibits in the gallery were amazing from the old masters, furniture and pottery. Stopped in the cafe for coffee and cake half way round the place. It was a good afternoon out, I recommend it, well worth a visit. No tickets needed, they just ask for a £5 donation and worth every penny.
Christine D — Google review
Village, Lower Rd, Port Sunlight, Bebington, Wirral CH62 5EQ, United Kingdomhttp://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever+44 151 478 4136Tips and more reviews for Lady Lever Art Gallery

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Chinese restaurant
As a resident of Wirral, I used to frequent a beloved fish and chip shop that served high-quality, freshly cooked seafood. The chips, in particular, were exceptional. Known as Pensby Fish Bar, it also functioned as a pub and bar with additional offerings such as pizza. Ranked number five out of 368 seafood restaurants in Birkenhead on restaurantguru.com, this establishment unfortunately closed but opened daily at 11:30AM for fast food enthusiasts.
Eaten here a few times, really enjoy the food. Always fresh and arrives quickly after ordering. We especially love the chicken strips in curry sauce, absolutely lovely. The staff are very attentive and well mannered. Always a pleasant experience. We will definitely revisit in the future.
Paul M — Google review
Come here today because my 2 boys really fancied an all you can eat chinese. It was empty with only 1 other family of 4 in there, the woman asked me how many would be dining. I replied 3, myself and my 2 boys. After she asked how old my 2 boys were,she apologised and said sorry you have to have 2 paying adults per head otherwise we couldn't have the all you can eat option. When I replied so I can't pay for 1 adult and pay for 2 children, she replied no. Not very fair if your a single parent just looking to take your kids out somewhere nice to eat. Menu on their window doesn't state this
Carl G — Google review
First time visiting The Summer Palace, and I would definitely go back. The food was out standing, and full of flavour. Thank you for the great service.
Claire O — Google review
Went there unexpectedly but it turned out to be a good thing. Unlimited banquet was Bob on. All the food was cooked to order rather sat in warmers. There was a fair selection of food I'm sure there would be something for everyone. The place is very clean an the staff are happy to help. Can't pick any faults . An very reasonable cost. I'll definitely go again
Marc J — Google review
Brought my family here food was so fresh an staff were very friendly I would recommend this Chinese and am definitely coming backfiona Jessica an Steven were lovely xxx
Jackie F — Google review
Have been here quite a few times as the food is lovely, went again today for our anniversary but the price is now £27.90 each which is now just to expensive especially for people who don't eat duck you should be able to choose like you used to before covid, fizzy drinks now £3.90 each so it adds up, I can't say I'm surprised there was only one other table as well as us because people just can't afford them prices for a normal dinner and we only went as it was a special occasion and sadly it might be our last as its just not worth it, shame really but people are being priced out, also carpet is pretty dirty now, the table cloth was so sticky my hands kept sticking to it and the chair was black with dirt instead of the red is should of been, really need a refurbishment for the money your charging
Nicki P — Google review
I haven't been here for over 25 years. The place serves all you can eat buffet. Freshly cooked food very nice 😋
Mike T — Google review
First time here for me…we went for a birthday party. Arrived and the restaurant was very busy indeed. We where seated. Now it was a buffet style but…you don’t go up, they bring it out to you. £22.90 adult 10 and under £10.90. Now I don’t like Chinese food so I didn’t eat. But from what I seen it looked fine. You are given a sheet at the start to pick 5 starters etc, once you have had enough starters you the. Pick mains. I was told by the party that it was fine and nothing amazing which is what I guess most buffet style places are like. Service was fine and very polite so couldn’t fault it. Parking at rear is free after 6:30pm too. Only 1 desert on the menu banana fritter too.
Ste M — Google review
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Food & Drink
Bar
Glen Affric Brewery & Taproom in Birkenhead offers a fascinating brewery tour where the owner, Callum, shares his passion and knowledge about the brewing process. The small group tour lasts around 1.5 hours and includes two halves of beer of your choice. The taproom boasts approximately 25 beers, including guest beers, providing a great opportunity to sample various brews. It's conveniently located near Hamilton Square Station and is dog-friendly both indoors and outdoors.
Excellent beer, friendly service. I had a (superb) beer by Cloudwater but have one of Glen Affric's cans to have back at the hotel. Lots of doggos here too.
Rob B — Google review
Thought I'd try out this brewery as I go past it every time I come out the tunnel. It's basically a huge warehouse but it's had lots of seating put in to make it comfortable. They obviously have a large selection of beers, ales and ciders that would meet most requirements. There was no food available but while we were there they set up some pizza ovens. What I found amazing was that people were bringing children along. You don't normally see them in breweries. I must come here the next time I'm asked to mind the grandchildren.
Andy R — Google review
Great beer, great conversation & Great food (Changes regularly). A really pleasant taproom, with plenty of selection on draught & Cans. Staff were friendly & informative and the regulars were great too!
Adam ( — Google review
GA has been a staple for many years for me now, a vast selection of house beers and of late a better selection of guest. It’s nice having a taproom and brewery on the Wirral. The visiting food venders can be hit and miss and it’s super dog friendly.
Poondash — Google review
went on the brewery tour,well worth doing,callum the owner was really informative, answered all questions and was really enthusiastic about his brewery and the process, small tour group ,tour lasted about 1.5h with all the questions, 2 halves of your choice included in the tour,great value at a tenner. taproom had approx 25 beers on including a few guest beers,stayed for a few hrs afterwards and sampled a few,could've spent longer there,Charlotte? behind the bar was great too,dog friendly tap room,approx 10 mins walk from Hamilton square Station, definitely recommend the tour and tap room
Geoff H — Google review
Great beers and ciders. Great staff. Great live music. Great food trucks. Great patrons. Great atmosphere. Card and board games available to play too. It's just a nice place to hang out and have a beer with friends. Highly recommend it.
Richyhx1 — Google review
Love it here! The beers are really good, and there is always something new to try. There is also a good selection of canned cocktails, if you are not really a beer fan. They have different local indie food retailers at the weekend, so you get a different experience each time. The staff are so friendly and we feel so welcome here. Also a great selection of board games, which is always fun! It is a dog friendly venue, which is another reason I love it as I get to pet loads of cute pups!
Melissa W — Google review
We travelled from liverpool to visit another local brewery and sure enough they didn't disappoint...the staff were lovely...beers were great 👍.... and we even added the suggested app Untapped yo keep a track of our favourite ones... definitely be returning here the atmosphere was vibrant!! Xx
90RoxyFoxy90 — Google review
Unit 3, Lightbox, Knox St, Birkenhead CH41 5JW, United Kingdomhttp://www.glenaffricbrewery.com/+44 151 666 1177Tips and more reviews for Glen Affric Brewery & Taproom
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The Three Stags is a relaxed chain pub located in Bebington, offering a traditional pub experience with a menu featuring real ales, steak, sharing platters, and a kids' menu. It's popular among locals and families for its much-loved pub food such as Gammon Steak and Scampi & Chips. The pub also hosts a quiz night every Wednesday for some midweek entertainment.
Had a wonderful 3 course meal. Great service and a great atmosphere. Lovely server/waitress Lisa made our visit extra special. She was so helpful and knowledgeable with a lovely personality and smile. Very happy
Katherine W — Google review
I visited The Three Stags in Bebington for dinner on a busy Saturday evening and was pleased we managed to find a nice table without too much trouble. We ordered drinks at the bar and then went ahead with our food order. The service was a little on the slow side overall, but the team were friendly and welcoming which made up for it. After a short wait the food arrived and I went for the fish and chips which were tasty and enjoyable. Overall it’s a nice pub serving good pub food and I’d happily pop back again.
Matthew W — Google review
Great place, brilliant staff, reasonably priced food and drink. Very warm and friendly atmosphere. Staff go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome. Definitely recommend 100%. Well done to all. All staff great but big shout out to Lisa and matt. Keep up the great work.
Steve C — Google review
Disappointed customer food not to standard and drinks in wine glasses Nuggets so hard that they didn’t even break knocking on the plate the photo doesn’t due it justice Below average pub Mocktails in beer glass cocktails in wine glass what next Got shrimps for king prawns obviously they don’t know the difference small shrimp large prawn Sorry but will not be back cost a fortune I think MacDonald would have been better
Janet B — Google review
Having visited Port Sunlight for WI event, we tried two other pubs but they weren't serving food. What a find this turned out to be, though! Although they didn't have our first choice of food, the meals we went on to choose were delicious. Great, quick service despite being a Saturday busy lunchtime and the Landlord was most hospitable and spent time to inform us of the area and why we should revist. Thank you from the three WI ladies 👍
Kay B — Google review
I’m not a big pub person really as I don’t drink At all and generally find the food to be unexciting. But I have to say this was very pleasant experience. There was a group of eight of us (we all do volunteer work somewhere together) . The food was very good, excellent choice, decent quality and very affordable. They had Fentimans drinks, which is always good for me, although I would’ve liked the Victorian lemonade variety :-). We were a group and had great support from a key staff member called Sue, who was really excellent. And the younger lads at the bar were also very pleasant. Overall My wife and I would happily return here.
Richard J — Google review
We were served by the lovely Sue who was amazing. We had relatives visiting from the U.S and were a table of 8 but she could not have done more for us. She made sure everyone was kept happy and she made us feel at ease and made us laugh….a lot! The food was fantastic and the great service made it a really pleasant evening. Thank you team!
Vanessa W — Google review
Very welcoming. Food delicious, as always and piping hot. Cosy atmosphere and as we were cold they kindly put the fire on. Will definitely be back. 10 out of 10
Nathan D — Google review
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Brasserie
Hanover Street Social is a spacious venue featuring banquettes, bistro tables, and an open kitchen. It offers an eclectic all-day menu and drinks. Every Sunday, the restaurant hosts the Sunday Social, offering traditional roast combinations with classic trimmings. Located near Liverpool One and major attractions like the Albert Dock, it's a convenient brunch spot for tourists.
I had the Honey & Chilli crispy chicken wings, 40oz min Steak & Baileys cheesecake 3 course @£24.95 The chicken wings are one of the best I've had anywhere. Right amount of sweet & spicy, meat juicy n soft, fell right of the wings. Steak & fries were average. Cheesecake was very rich n creamy. Staff were friendly and attentive. I would come back again.
L H — Google review
Left a bit disappointed, went with my family on a Sunday afternoon and had 2 courses for £26.95. My son had double Pattie burger which he thoroughly enjoyed, me and my wife had a gammon and roast beef Sunday dinner which was good but nothing spectacular and felt it was very overpriced. Although the service was very good, the restaurant was cold inside which wasn’t very pleasant. I don’t think we will be returning in a hurry which is a shame because we have always enjoyed the Hannover street social.
Liam C — Google review
I’ve been here too many times to count. Yet i have never had one bad experience here. The decor of the restaurant is casual but also welcoming and vibrant. The service has been spot on every time. Helpful and friendly towards its guests. The food is to die for. I do very much recommend the sea bass, hummus and chargrilled pita, pork belly, and the gnocchi. They’re the ones i’ve personally tried, so if they don’t interest you, then they are more options off the menu for you to try. All in all i can’t fault anything about Hanover Street Social. I would most certainly book ahead, as it does get busy between Lunch time and Dinner. Without further ado, i would suggest you come here with friends and family and enjoy the venue.
Matty M — Google review
A Hidden Gem in Liverpool You’ll Want to Revisit" I’ve visited this spot a few times on weeknights, and it’s never disappointed. If you’re heading there with a big group, definitely book ahead — it gets busy (and for good reason!). The staff are warm and welcoming, the portions are generous, and every dish is cooked fresh with flavors that hit just right. On Mondays and Thursdays, they offer an unbeatable deal: two courses and a bottle of wine — excellent value for money. If you go, do yourself a favor and try the honey and chilli glazed wings to start. They’re the kind of starter that makes you pause mid-bite just to say, “Wow.” Whether you’re after a quick bite or a relaxed evening, this is one Liverpool spot worth dropping by again and again.
Buki O — Google review
What great experience in the centre of Liverpool! From the moment we arrived staff were warm and welcoming. The food arrived promptly and was delicious and very reasonably priced. The atmosphere was was great in a modern and well-designed restaurant. The toilets were also immaculate. We'll definitely be back!
Matthew H — Google review
Avoid on Sunday. If you’re not after Sunday Roast you will pay more for a burger or fish just because it’s Sunday and part of 2/3 course. Absolute scam and I have not seen other restaurants doing this. Also optional tip on the bill is making it awkward when it’s time to pay. Whoever is manager of this place should look into changing these things.
Pan M — Google review
The food at Hanover Street Social is absolutely delicious! The service is outstanding, the prices are very reasonable, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. It’s also family-friendly, so I'll definitely be bringing my friends here for food and drinks next time.
Amarah C — Google review
Went for Sunday Lunch yesterday really disappointed food overpriced for the standard my Chicken was awful my daughter’s beef full of fat. Poor man who served us was running around whilst the other staff seemed more interested in setting up new tables whilst we waited 20 mins for our plates to be cleared. We have been here before and it’s always been lovely but give it a miss on a Sunday and go next door cheaper and better quality. We also e-mailed before to ask for a cake for my daughter’s special occasion but they forgot.
Paul F — Google review
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Bistro
Bar
The Pen Factory, located beneath the bustling atmosphere of Hope Street, is a bistro bar with an industrial-chic ambiance inspired by the Lang Pen Company. It's a great spot for alfresco dining with its exposed brickwork and long wooden tables, perfect for groups. The menu offers a variety of small plates suitable for both vegans and meat-eaters, such as Caribbean lamb curry and Spanish chip butty.
1st time at this venue and we absolutely loved it ! Very friendly welcoming staff and lovely food. Would deffo recommend thank you
Lisa L — Google review
Was here because attending a social event, but arrived early so we had some food while waiting. Food were great, but portions were a bit small for the price. Staff was friendly and service was reasonably fast. Can be a bit loud when there are lots of people.
Stenly — Google review
A beautiful bar with a good beer selection and staff that are lovely and really friendly. The vibe in the Pen Factory is great and the interior is a great space to visit anyway. You can clearly see the effort the team put in to ensure you have a pleasant experience and although we didn’t eat on this visit. The food looked and smelled great Great beer, stunning interior and it’s also dog friendly.
Christopher L — Google review
Have been here loads of times in the past, but it's now under new ownership. But very pleased to say it still seems up to the same high standard. Same ambience. The food was really good, and because it was a nice day we were able to sit outside in the garden which was really nice. They had some great beers on and a really nice cider too. We had excellent service from the barman and Izzy the waitress, who seemed to be running the place just the two of them. Definitely recommend this place.
K Q — Google review
Had lunch with old work colleagues a few weeks back. Really nice. Food was good and beer great. So revisited yesterday on a sweltering Saturday afternoon for a few drinks on a friend’s birthday. Superb. Beer garden is possibly best in the city despite its smallish size. Loads of greenery amongst the old buildings. The crowd was perfect, no loudmouths or drunks. Just perfect for a hour or two. Well done Fiona and Dom. Nailed it.
K J — Google review
Perfect for any occasion. We popped in for a one course meal prior to a concert. There's a great, lively ambience about the place - perfect for a night out. Music level was just right, entry of friendly staff on duty. The food was perfect. We had Lamb Rump and Supreme of Chicken and they were delightful. Thank you again
Simon P — Google review
Located in Hope Street a quaint bar with a garden... Very nice area to sit in the sun
Snowy T — Google review
A really nice spot serving a lovely selection of beers and very pleasant food. Service was a little stretched when we first arrived, but soon settled and was really friendly and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed my couple of Oktoberfest beers , and my wife thought the white Rioja was lovely.
William S — Google review
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