Best & Cool Bars in Birchwood

"A great choice for Indian street food and craft beers, Bundobust never disappoints. Think okra fries, bhaji butties and paneer tikka washed down with drinks from natural wines and IPAs to quirky cocktails."

"Cobbled streets and Georgian Townhouse splendour, breakfast alfresco and with views over the cathedral. If you’re not already sold on The Quarter, then perhaps it’s food will convince you. An Italian inspired independent, we’re talking freshly baked pastries, smoothie bowls, freshly brewed coffee and the usuals, pancakes, poached eggs and peanut butter on toast."

"Found in the beautiful Georgian Quarter of Liverpool on Falkner Street, The Quarter is an Italian inspired, independent restaurant. It serves everything from breakfast to delicious cakes and everything in between. Or if you’d like to treat your date to a romantic picnic, take them shopping in the deli to pick out their favourite sandwich and sweet treat."

"The Quarter was a trailblazer for scouse cafe culture and whether you’re getting together for brunch, lunch, or one of their famous pizzas, the pretty pavement tables are now even more sought after since the addition of some toasty heaters. Address: 7 Falkner St, Liverpool L8 7PU"

"At Gusto, the motto is 'Con Amici', which means 'eating with friends' – so you can bet they are one of the best family friendly restaurants in Liverpool. They're a cute little Italian restaurant sitting in the Albert Dock and overlooking the Tate Gallery, with a menu packed with pasta, pizza and many other Italian favourites perfect for fussy eaters and budding-connoisseurs alike."

"Anyone who has cast a casual glance at the dishes available here can't have failed to notice the Nutella and mascarpone calzone. Those in the know at Gusto will tell you that no matter how much customers eat for their first courses, they always find a way to leave room for one of these."

"One of the things Liverpool is most famous for is The Beatles, so why not make the Fab Four part of your scouse stag weekend?. If the upcoming groom is a fan of Strawberry Fields, Yellow Submarines and saying Hey to a certain person called Jude, The Cavern is the ideal place to take him on his Liverpool stag party. Come Together in this nostalgic bar, where Britain’s most famous band started their journey –"

"The Cavern Club is infamous in the music scene as the home of The Beatles during their early years. The Cavern Club originally opened in 1957 as a jazz club and quickly became the hub of rock and roll during the 1960s. John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison each played here with other bands before forming The Beatles."

"Roscoe Head is the very definition of a hidden gem and the only pub in North West to feature in every edition of the Good Beer Guide, since first published in 1974. Given the attritional rate of pub closures, that’s no mean feat and deserves a visit if you ask us. Every now and then a pub becomes so much more than just four walls to drink beer in and Roscoe Head is one of those fine establishments that have become an institution since opening."

"An institution amongst Liverpool boozers is this venerable old pub, which serves a good selection of ales to its ever-loyal clientele. It gets pretty crowded at weekends, but that just makes for an even better..."

"The Kazimier’s garden is more akin to the kind of hidden, ad-hoc space you might find in East Berlin, than a bar off Seel Street. There is an old railway carriage to keep warm in and glitter balls wrapped in twigs twirling under recycled, plastic-sheet roofing. The soundtrack, on Thursday afternoon, veers from Billie Holiday to scratchy avant-rock."

"Whatever the time of year the Kaz Garden is a pretty magical place, and the guys have pulled it out the bag again with their gastro-pods. Cute, cosy, and a great spot to tuck into some incredible food Rose Marie’s kitchen. Look out for the currywurst, Sri Lankan sweet potato curry, and vegan fish and chips."

"Hopskotch Street Kitchen and Bar is a stylish urban restaurant situated within the trendy boutique hostel Hoax Liverpool. Hopskotch has created a menu full of international and fusion street cuisine built around inventive dishes and ingredients complemented by a number of refreshing beers from across the world and an impressive selection of wines. The quirky, bohemian and vibrantly decorated restaurant offers fare such as the New York hot dog topped with onions and mustard, the British classic fish and chips served with mushy peas and tartare sauce or souvlaki – a Greek recipe of skewered pork marinated in garlic, herbs and red wine served with flat bread and tzatziki."

"The Albert Dock restaurant, Madre, has extended their beer garden as part of their reopening on April 12 where you can sip on a few beers or margaritas and munch on tasty tacos- which sounds like the perfect addition to a socially-distanced meet-up with your mates. Madre, Unit 6, Atlantic Pavilion Albert Dock, L3 4AE. [Featured Image: Pin’s Social Club, Liberté]"

"Mexican taqueria, Madre will light up your lunch time with mouthwatering tacos, traditional mexican dishes inspired by the food culture of Mexico City, margaritas and craft beers with an impressive soundtrack to boot. Sit outside in the courtyard or enjoy the vibes inside on your next trip. View this post on Instagram"

"You can’t go wrong with Madre’s beautiful tacos, margaritas and everything else on the menu really when they reopen their Margarita Garden at The Royal Albert Dock. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by MADRE (@thisismadre)"

"If, like me, you also are a food lover then this also means you tend to fall in love with the best street food that beaches around the world have to offer. Those long periods in between surf trips are filled with days dreaming about bowls of steaming fragrant mussels;..."

"A post shared by Hawksmoor Manchester (@hawksmoormanchester). If it’s fine dining your after for your first Sunday roast in the city once restrictions lift, then you really need look no further than Hawksmoor Manchester, where a slow-roast rump or prime rib for up to three people comes complete with beef dripping roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, carrots, greens, roasted shallots and lashings of bone marrow and onion gravy. There’s also a range of puddings to finish off with as well."

"There is something about Hawksmoor that taps into a primal part of your being that is so unbelievably satisfying, and that thing is unadulterated beef. The Manchester Hawksmoor is the first of its kind outside of London and is housed in a late-Victorian courthouse which is full of traditional charm. Do not let the stunning interior distract you from the fantastic food, however."

"The award-winning steakhouse serves high-grade cuts of dry-aged beef, as well as, sustainably sourced seafood and world-class cocktails. Sip on a Tropical Cobbler and Champagne Charlie or keep it classic with a glass of wine."

"Zad’s is a fast-food restaurant that offers the finest and most sumptuous vegan pizza that you can ever try and taste. Established in 2017, this 100% vegan shop is considered a game-changer when it comes to the industry of fast-food restaurants as they highly prioritize healthy diet and ethical sourcing of the food that they serve in their menu. Whether you are looking for a gluten-free base, stuffed crust or thin crust, they have the right flavour of pizza that would surely tempt your palate."

"Sometimes there’s nothing you want more than a takeaway, but they can be a tricky dining option for vegans. That’s where ZAD’S comes in. Based in the southern suburb of Chorlton, its speciality is vegan pizzas, which even come in a stuffed crust option."

"Serving a fully plant-based menu of pizzas, burgers and hot dogs, Zad’s vegan takeaway is currently operating deliveries from its Chorlton site. Orders available via Deliveroo and Just Eat."

"This upmarket restaurant, which is owned by TV chef Simon Rimmer, is a popular hangout for Manchester’s vegetarian population, and meat-eaters, too, for that matter. “It’s an institution in Didsbury and has been doing imaginative vegetarian food for 30 years now, which was well ahead of the trend,” says Shepherd. “I worked here years ago when I first came back to Manchester, and it’s still got a special place in my heart.” With dishes such as Lancashire cheese, basil and spring onion sausages with mustard mash or mushroom wellington coming in at a purse-friendly price and vegan options also available, this is an excellent place to enjoy a lunch or dinner."

"Greens is regarded as Manchester’s flagship vegetarian eatery, winning multiple awards such as Manchester Food and Drink Awards (2000, 2003, 2006, 2008) and the prestigious title of AA Rosette in 2000. The restaurant was created by Simon Connolly and Simon Rimmer – who is now a very popular TV celebrity chef – and was founded to be a vegetarian venue with ‘scrumptious dishes and exciting ingredients that aren’t 10 years behind the best restaurants in town’. Now one of the highlights of Manchester’s culinary landscape, the restaurant serves imaginative plates bursting with flavour that are made using fresh local ingredients."

"Greens offers an inventive take on vegetarian food, but you don't have to be meat-free to enjoy the hip restaurant, located in West Didsbury. Open by chef Simon Rimmer, Greens has been around since 1990, and it makes the most of meatless possibilities. Expect creative dishes that emphasize produce, like the jackfruit shawarma and the truffled mushroom Wellington."

"Based in the Northern Quarter, this café serves breakfast and lunch dishes including a large range of hot dishes. One TripAdvisor traveller said: “I usually venture in here for the Full English (and then I'm so stuffed I never need to eat again all day!) or the Indian Panini but I tried one of the specials today and was not left disappointed."

"Offering an all-day menu of delicious brunch plates, Into The Woods does a fantastic range of dishes that will suit every diet. From veggie and vegan delights to a full spread of gluten-free breakfasts, all their ingredients come locally-sourced and served up with finesse."

"This cute Chorlton cocktail bar and restaurant is a must for outdoor brunches this summer. Settle into the sun-soaked terraces space at Into The Woods and soak up some rays while sipping handcrafted signature creations and tucking into wholesome breakfast classics."