Harden's survey result
Summary
“This great French bistro” with a “buzzy ambience” is, for fans, “a favourite place for a special occasion meal” – “there’s always a great choice of imaginative seasonal dishes”. It’s very much a family business, with owners Marc & Michaela Vérité joined by their sons Jacques, the head chef who trained at the Chester Grosvenor, and Charlie, part of the FoH team. “The new bar area in the recently acquired adjacent premises is a welcome addition.”
Summary
“A reliable choice in Birkdale town centre” with “huge windows giving great views” – Marc & Michaela Verité’s Gallic family bistro has built a solid local reputation over a dozen years. Their son Jacques, who trained at the Chester Grosvenor and La Trompette in London, became head chef three years ago, and his brother Charlie is in the front-of-house team.
Summary
“Cosy Birkdale bistro” – “low-ceilinged, but that’s French bistros for you” – “whose menu offers plenty of tempting choices”, whose food is “fabulous” and where the service is “professional and efficient”. “It’s always busy, so early booking is essential.”
Summary
“Cosy Birkdale bistro” – “low-ceilinged, but that’s French bistros for you” – “whose menu offers plenty of tempting choices”, whose food is “fabulous” and where the service is “professional and efficient”. “It’s always busy, so early booking is essential.”
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Bistrot Vérité Restaurant Diner Reviews
"I had Thai coconut mussels to start then turbot with cafe de Paris butter, fries and salad then French apple tart with vanilla ice cream and butterscotch sauce. My husband had lamb Scotch egg and Moroccan lamb. All very good. Great service and buzzy atmosphere as usual."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £17.95 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
7 Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 4AR
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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