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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.”
Summary
“This cosy Birkdale French bistro is deservedly popular for its consistently very good food, much of it locally sourced” (and “very reasonably priced” to boot); add in “welcoming, timely and professional” service and locals feel “lucky to live near this gem!”
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Bistrot Vérité Restaurant Diner Reviews
"This great French bistro is our favourite place for a special occasion meal. There is always a great choice of imaginative seasonal dishes, expertly cooked and well- presented. Service is professional but friendly and there is always a buzzy ambience. The new bar area and tables in the recently acquired adjacent premises, along with a downstairs disabled toilet is a welcome addition."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £8.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £11.50 | £22.00 | £4.00 | £7.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £16.75 |
| Filter Coffee | £1.95 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
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‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 10 am‑1:30 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑1:30 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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