British, Modern Restaurants in West Kirby
1. Lawns Grill, Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa
International restaurant in Thornton Hough
Neston Rd - CH63
2023 Review: A lot of water has passed under the bridge since 2019 when Boris Johnson and former Irish Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, met for crunch post-Brexit talks at this posh hotel & spa out on the Wirral. On limited feedback, ratings for its grill are good all-round, but more plaudits go to the rather dramatically named ‘Great Wirral Afternoon Tea’ – a “well thought-out offering with good choice of sweet or savoury options” that’s “particularly nice on the terrace or lawn”.
2. The London Carriage Works, Hope Street Hotel
British, Modern restaurant in Liverpool
40 Hope Street - L1
“Very good food, well-trained staff and a lovely room” continue to win praise for this contemporary space, which comprises most of the first floor of the converted 1860s building that houses it, and which was at the heart of the city’s culinary renaissance when it opened in 2003. Despite the odd quibble, all reports are fundamentally supportive (“But why the pounding music? We will definitely return… and switch our hearing aids off!”)
3. Nord
Scandinavian restaurant in Liverpool
The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street - L3
Celebrating Northern hospitality and heritage, this futuristic venue in the former HQ of Littlewoods describes its culinary style from chef Daniel Heffy as ‘Travelled British’ (‘a nod towards his classic local roots and time spent in Scandinavia). Reports this year were up and down. Fans say “if you haven’t been yet, you simply must!” and all reports rate the food as good or better. That said, some dishes have given an “overpriced” or “overworked” impression.
4. Restaurant 8 by Andrew Sheridan
British, Modern restaurant in Liverpool
16 Cook Street - L2
2024 Review: Native Liverpudlian Andrew Sheridan upped sticks from Brum to relocate ‘8’ to a Victorian building in the city centre (next to the original Cavern Club) in April 2023. Seating is at one of two counters for, appropriately, eight diners; the lighting is low; much of the décor is black or slate-grey; and the level of ambition in the cooking is high, with the aim of delivering ‘an immersive sensory experience’. The eight courses (for £110 per head) are of very diverse inspiration and there’s also a wine pairing option (for £80 per head).
5. Wreck Bistro
British, Modern restaurant in Liverpool
60 Seel Street - L1
“Relaxed, always consistent, and with the best Sunday lunch in Liverpool” – that’s the most upbeat report this year on The Pool’s outpost of Gary Usher’s Elite Bistros chain, which aims to perfect a selection of straightforward bistro dishes from an à la carte menu offering two courses for £48 per person and three for £55 per person. It also took flak this year, though, for some “flavourless” offerings (“such a shame as we have thoroughly enjoyed previous trips”). Hopefully a blip?
6. Pen Factory
British, Modern restaurant in Liverpool
13 Hope St - L1
2025 Review: “A well-thought-out range of well priced, sometimes interestingly different dishes” has made this lively venue a worthy follow-up to Paddy Byrne’s ‘Everyman Bistro’ (from which he moved here in 2015) and is likewise “ideal for pre-concert or theatre dinner”. As of Autumn 2024, it’s ‘temporarily closed’ with the website suggesting a relaunch after a refurb – given this uncertainty regarding its future direction, we’ve left it un-rated for the time being.
7. Belzan
British, Modern restaurant in Liverpool
371 Smithdown Road - L15
2025 Review: “Fabulous food with unusual flavour combinations, lovely staff and great service” make this neighbourhood bistro from Chris Edwards & Owain Williams “well worth the trip to the student quarter of Liverpool”. “Seasonality is the key here” – but “don’t come here for a romantic dinner-for-two: it’s buzzing!”. Top Tip – “the amazing early-bird dinner menu”.
8. Spire
British, Modern restaurant in Liverpool
1 Church Road - L15
“Very lucky to have this fabulous restaurant in our neighbourhood” says a very local supporter of this well-regarded, small venue in Wavertree. A visiting Londoner agrees, finding “very well-executed and very reasonably-priced Modern European fare in a cosy neighbourhood setting”. Last word goes to the local: “It’s first class – I’ve been many times and never had a bad meal”.
9. Queens Wine Bar
British, Modern restaurant in Liverpool
8 Queen Avenue - L2
2024 Review: “A fantastic find!” – “neatly tucked away” down a smart city alleyway, this understated wine bar/bistro “feels like a secret discovery” that is “perfect for a cozy sojourn”.
10. Barnacle
British, Modern restaurant in Liverpool
Mezzanine, Duke Street Market, 46 Duke Street - L1
2024 Review: This “lively place” on the mezzanine of the city centre’s Duke Street food market serves “nicely presented dishes”, and benefits from the involvement of Merseyside food heroes Paul Askew (of The Art School) and Harry Marquart (Bone & Block). Aiming to provide an ‘intimate Scouse brasserie’, it launched in late 2021.
11. The Dinorben Arms,
British, Modern restaurant in Bodfari
A “very popular venue for everyone from OAPs to families alike” – this Brunning & Price venture in a small North Wales village offers a “really extensive menu” skipping from burgers to Cumberland sausages and mash and “very, very few dishes ever disappoint”. Add in “pleasant staff” and a terrace offering glorious views of the rolling hills beyond and what’s not to like?
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