Very nice Poké bowls, portions are very small but they have good variety of toppings and prices are…read morereasonable. I liked the salmon Poké Bowl here.

Finally remembered to check Oké Poké and finally (thanks wikipedia) understand what poké is!…read more So I guess nothing Oké Poké sells is the most traditional Hawaiian raw fish salad (fatty tuna or octopus) but it seems that the ahi tuna version they have is sort of the modern classic. They also have lots of other variations with some really fun flavour combinations and if raw fish isn't your thing then check out the chicken/prawn/tofu options. Aside from 5 set options, there's the option to put your own together. So I have been confused about what I've heard poké's relationship to sushi and how sometimes it's like a giant sushi roll but basically the whole poké concept is very much influenced by different flavours from Asian cuisine and the normal salad version is compared to 'deconstructed sushi' (or, surely, chirashi). So basically if you want the most classic version here, go for the ahi tuna bowl which is fish salad on top of rice. This is also better if you're hungry as there is slightly more food (for £1 more). The sushi roll thing is the pokérito - so called as it is effectively a sushi burrito. It as far as I can tell is a modern fusion invention not necessarily from Hawaii at all. I gave it a go (as following all this on the day research I realised I have def already tried 'normal' poké although did not realise it at the time - ha!) and really enjoyed it. I particularly liked the wakame, sesame seeds and the nice hint of ginger in the sauce. Server was very friendly and helpful about the menu. It's a tad expensive for an everyday lunch at £6.95 for the pokerito and £7.95 for the poke bowl and while I am trying to eat less and found the portion size fine, those who prefer to feel really full may be unsatisfied. I will definitely return though. It's fun, different and healthy and for once Manchester isn't 8 years behind a food craze!

Kimchi is a nice casual korean cafe style restaurant and the food here is limited but good quality…read moreand all priced under £10. I had the kimchi tofu jigae and the kimchi pancake which was pretty big but tasted amazing. In the jigae they also added a poached egg into it which gave it a nice taste, and the spicy factor was perfect; not too spicy. The service is average bit efficient, the food came quite quickly and another good thing is that banchan is served complimentary here, which doesn't seem to be the case with many UK korean restaurants. They also have some Japanese dishes on the menu like sushi, gyoza, temaki and teriyaki. There is parking right outside and it's pay and display but very cheap: 50p for 30 mins and £1 for an hour. The atmosphere is very casual like a cafe, so it's great for lunch as well as dinner. Overall, authentic and tasty Korean food that's well priced and made to a great standard.

my friend and i ordered take out during the lunch special hour & picked up right before they closed…read morefor break and they were nice to have made our order in such close in time! i got the bibimbap and my friend got the bulgogi which came in sturdy boxes! the portion size for the bibimbap was really big and was full of veggies and the egg! the bulgogi was mainly rice though but still good!

The fish they serve here is not cod and it is not made crispy, this fish and chip shop is located…read morein Formby though so at least the sign above the door is 33.333% correct. This is probably the worst place to get fish 'n' chips 'n' Chinese in the whole of Formby, it's not terrible especially - there are just far better places out there (see how I refrained manfully from using 'plaices'). What Crispy Cod Formby does very, very well is kebabs and burgers - this might seem odd for somewhere that so prides itself on fish that it puts the name of a fish that it doesn't in fact serve up in backlit plastic, but there it is. Donner or chicken, 'Hawaiian' (served with pineapple ring - exotic) or 'king' (served with an egg - regal) the kebabs and burgers are the reason to get takeaway from here. Just avoid the pizzas, fish and chip shop selling pizzas; it's just a step too far. It's just wrong man. Just wrong.

I used to love this place when it was Pitarras, I fondly remember visiting here on our last day of…read morehigh school at 11am and waiting for it to open so we could shovel handfuls of steaming chips into our mouths to aid our lingering hangovers. I also distinctly remember the owner, who always sported a cap and an absolutely excellent moustache (the skill of moustache grooming is a fine art). This establishment has since changed hands however and the change was not a particularly positive one in my opinion. The chips they do are average and the portions compared to their rivals are pretty small, plus they serve you chips in a little tray which kind of spoils the whole chips-wrapped-up-in-paper thing (it's just not the same when you have a tray supporting them, they should just slip everywhere as you struggle to eat them). They also do the usual Chinese dishes, burgers (which are pretty good, actually), kebabs and pizzas. I generally avoid getting things like kebabs and pizzas in chippies though, I feel that they are best left to proper kebab and pizza shops because when chippies have their fingers in too many pies, they usually end up doing everything a bit crap rather than excelling at a few things. I'm quite a fan of the fish tank in there though; thankfully, they don't put its contents in the deep fat fryer (far too small).

Simply electrifying…read more.. Packed yet an amazing atmosphere, I think everyone in Liverpool is here lol, it's definitely the place to kick off the night!

Having to provide photo ID, that is scanned and saved on file, seems a bit OTT to buy a pint…read more I guess it stops under 18s getting in. It also stopped a wedding party getting in, 2 senior citizens and 2 lads who must have been 40. But they did let in a lady who was so so very drunk she needed help up the steps, was pole dancing on a pillar and generslly falling over. But she did have photo ID so it's clearly fine. Afterasll, Policy is Policy! The decor inside is fine. The outside courtyard area curiously reminds me of a village train station platform.

Popped into The Alchemist while walking and exploring Liverpool and it did not disappoint. From…read morelight bites to a full menu, to non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, there was truly something for everyone. And wow, the drinks were quite the experience. The oyster aperitif shots came in a real oyster shell and were filled with mini popper boba balls. The color changing drinks were smoking and filled with nitrogen ice. The non-alcoholic drink even came with a lollipop and would be perfect for any age. The drinks were delicious and definitely drank way too quickly. The service and waitress could not have been more welcoming, fun, and hospitable. Definitely put the Alchemist on your list when traveling to the UK. With many locations, you can expect a fun drink and an even better experience all throughout the country.

We stopped in for drinks at The Alchemist in Cardiff. Absolutely beautiful, rooftop garden with…read moregreat views of the city. The bartender was very nice and super knowledgeable, and made a killer Old Fashioned.

There was a great atmosphere at the cavern club and the live bands and musicians were great and I…read moreloved all the memorabilia of all the famous faces that have played there from Chuck Berry to The Who to Adele. There were a few things though, I have respiratory problems and the stairs were a struggle and I'm not sure there was a disabled access, if there was I didn't see it. Also drinks were served in plastic tumblers and staff were seen piling the empties into buckets and dragged along the ground which for me didn't seem very classy but I don't think it's meant to be a classy place just a good place for a few drinks and some live music.

Stopped in at The Cavern Club after our Beatles tour while in Liverpool. The vibe was chill, with a…read moremusician performing, and you're free to wander around at your own pace. Entry was £5, and I was surprised by how big it was underground, with tunnels leading into different rooms and bars. The memorabilia (though I wish there was more) added to the fun, nostalgic atmosphere. Overall, it's a must for any Beatles fan, and I'm glad to have The Cavern Club under my belt as an important part of Beatles history. Saluti

Cracking find! Never been in this pub before (formally the lamb) as outside doesnt look so…read moreappealing just brickwork but WOW once inside its liking going into a different world. Really quaint and some lovely features and touches (real fire, piano,seperate bar and lounge) Think the staff said they do 25 draught beers and real ale and cider, one was erdinger a german wheat beer..unusual. Amazing prices too on beer and food cheaper than weatherspoons. A place for couples or friends but they dont allow children (which is fine with me as its a cozy small place) If you havent tried it do give it a go, I will be back for sure in fact going tomorrow

The Arkles is a warm, lively and welcoming 'Sports Bar' that is, in essence, a shrine to Liverpool…read moreFootball Club. The public house sits on the famous Anfield Road and is in spitting distance of the home of The Reds, meaning on home match days throughout the season the venue is packed full of Liverpool supporters. This said, the great atmosphere means away supporters are welcomed - not with opened arms but more a nod of awareness. Dotted around the venue are a number of plazma televisions that screen match after match after match and when there aren't any matches on, are usually tuned, predictably, to Liverpool TV. The staff are friendly and talkative and make your visit to what is billed as 'The World Famous Arkles' a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Find the black door and awning, knock on the door and wait to be let in. Cool space with great…read morecocktails! Great prices too! We were welcomed with a small glass of "pinch" that was super tasty. Live jazz music was an added bonus.

Is Berry & Rye the coolest drinking establishment in Liverpool? Very possibly…read more With its complete lack of signage, its blacked out windows and front door and the fact that you have to knock on said door to be allowed entry (if the doorman likes the look of you) you already know you're dealing with somewhere fairly high on the 'hipometer'. When you get in (and you could be waiting outside for a while on a Friday or Saturday as it's only small and VERY popular) you are greeted by a decor which is at once understated and incredibly clearly themed. You just feel like you're in Prohibition era in the Deep South. The staff come over with cocktail menus and glasses of water (again, very cool - this is no place for binge drinking) and give you plenty of time to pick your drink which is just as well as there is a LOT to choose from. The cocktails are sorted into spirit based groups which makes things pretty easy if you're a gin person versus a whisky person. Myself, I was immediately drawn to a cocktail called the Corpse Reviver. Not that I particularly needed reviving - it just sounded fun. It was. This is a lovely place to start, end or spend your entire night if you enjoy a relaxed and cool atmosphere and being able to hear yourself and your companions speak. Very classy joint indeed.

Best place to have a drink before Liverpool FC matches! We traveled from America to watch the match…read moreagainst ManU and it was everything we could ever ask for and even more! Everyone chanting, very friendly, unbelievable atmosphere. Favorite pub in Liverpool!