RestaurantsMerseysideLiverpoolL1
1 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DW

survey result

Summary

£68
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Consistently good tapas” again wins solid all-round ratings at this ‘Charcuteria & Tapas Bar’ in an atmospheric Grade I listed building opposite John Lewis, which offers a wide-ranging selection of dishes at affordable prices. The same owners also run Hanover Street Social.

Summary

£64
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Still serving great tapas with some influences from different countries” – this bright modern café opposite John Lewis is a well-known standby in the city, with the main drawback being that “the noise-level can be difficult at busy times”. Opened in 2010, it was the first peg in a local chain that nowadays incorporates Hanover Street Social, Bacaro and Bouchon.

Summary

£59
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Two-level tapas haunt opposite John Lewis that’s “still a big favourite” thanks to its “interesting” selection of dishes. “The only drawback can be the noise – it’s a high space with a mezzanine level and lots of hard surfaces, so it is difficult to talk when it's busy”.

Summary

£59
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Part of a ten-year-old local group, this tapas haunt near John Lewis attracted limited feedback this year, but all positive regarding its wide tapas selection (including lots of vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options).

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Owner's description

We are Salt House, a Tapas joint in the heart of Liverpool, fresh, delicious tapas, great cocktails, fab wines and rocking staff!!

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£7.20 £14.70 £7.00 £7.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £35.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £4.50
Service 10.00%

Restaurant details

Highchair,Portions
Yes
No dress code
100
1 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DW
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑10:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑10:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑9 pm

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