RestaurantsMerseysideLiverpoolL1
40 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9DA

survey result

Summary

£69
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Since 2003, this minimalist contemporary dining room – part of one of the city’s first ‘boutique’ hotels (named for the 1860s business for which the premises were created) – has helped lead the charge in modernising dining out in The Pool. It doesn’t attract the volume of reports it once did, but its quality brasserie-style cooking continues to inspire nothing but favourable feedback: “my meal of the year: occasionally hit and miss, but usually excellent”. Top Tip – bargain prix fixe.

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.

“Superb food… comfortable surroundings, friendly but not obsequious staff, a very decent wine list, reasonable prices…” – this boutique hotel dining room (named after the original 1860 business that occupied the premises) was part of the early wave of culinary reinvention to hit ‘The Pool’ and opened in 2003. It’s often overlooked nowadays, but reports this year suggest unfairly so.

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Owner's description

The London Carriage Works is an award-winning restaurant serving modern British dishes using local, fresh and seasonal produce.
Opening in 2003 TLCW quickly established itself as one of Liverpool’s leading restaurants, enjoying rave reviews and critical acclaim. It has 2 AA Rosettes and holds an AA Notable Wine award for its extensive and eclectic wine list.

The TLCW bar is a convivial space to kick back and catch up. From Monday to Sunday we serve a full range of dishes - including plates to share and we encourage the full use of the drinks menu until midnight! (10pm on Sundays)

Built in the 1860's in the architectural fashion of the day - the elegant Venetian palazzo - The London Carriage Works was once the warehouse of a coach and carriage builders. During renovation the original name was discovered carved in the stone lintel above the front door and kept out of respect for the building’s history.

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
SundayLunch £26.50 £32.00

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£11.50 £26.00 £0.00 £10.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £26.00
Filter Coffee £2.50
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%

Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu,Portions
14, 36, 50, 40, 110
No shorts
65

The London Carriage Works, Hope Street Hotel Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The London Carriage Works, Hope Street Hotel Restaurant in L1, Liverpool by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The London Carriage Works, Hope Street Hotel restaurant.
Joyce N
Very good food, well trained staff and a lo...
Reviewed 5 months, 10 days ago

"Very good food, well trained staff and a lovely room - we were sat by the window. BUT why the pounding music? We will definitely return - and switch our hearing aids off!"

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40 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9DA
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Opening hours
Monday11 am‑12 am
Tuesday11 am‑12 am
Wednesday11 am‑12 am
Thursday11 am‑12 am
Friday11 am‑12 am
Saturday11 am‑12 am
Sunday11 am‑12 am

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