A beautiful theater and of course it sounds great. I came here for a rock concert and really…read moreenjoyed the performance and experience from the 4th row. The interactions we had with the staff were all very pleasant and they were very helpful. It was surprising to me how much food and drink was available here. In addition to the spots in the corridors they also were selling ice cream in front of the stage! Now, if only it had been plant-based, then I would have surely enjoyed a sweet treat at my seat.

A generally positive experience. You order via a QR code but it does not allow any modifications…read more(ie No Mayo). If you want any changes you technically need to order at the bar but items will still come out the way they are listed on the menu even if you ask for a change. The fish and chips is good, as are the burgers although they come out your regular chips (not the large ones which come with fish). By the item my food came out my family was just about finished eating. They have a sign touting their toilets which are nothing special to be honest. Good food and nice ambiance as long as you are okay with no modifications to the food and ordering via a website or at the bar.

Not exactly the type of pub that I feel is relaxed enough for me to just duck into for a quiet pint…read moreand certainly not somewhere to go with mates for more than a few, The James Munro is a modern, elegant kind of place that is better for a casual date or business lunch as the main thing here is the food. The interior really is classy, being a modern polished version of the traditional British public house as you expect from todays gastropubs. Big comfy, wooden framed booths line the side near the bar while the floor is taken up with dining tables. This is a good place to come for lunch especially with the 2 course special, as you get the benefit of good food without the fine dining faffing. The food is good so it seems a pity that The James Munro is situated in such a quiet part of town for an evening dining experience.

Classy is the word I'd use to describe The James Monro every time, perhaps too classy for a student…read moretype such as myself. The surroundings are plush and this is the archetypal gastropub. The staff are excellent and you feel relaxed and at home inside even though the decor can make a scruffy student feel out of place slightly. The drinks are expensive but you realise this from the moment you enter and it can come as no shock at all that there is no change from a fiver for two pints. The food is The James Monros real shining light, the menu would hold up in many gourmet restaurants and the service is exceptional I took my girlfriend here early on in our relationship trying to impress and was shocked to find that even with a two for one offer on steaks the cost was still over twenty five pounds, not too say it wasnt worth the price as the food was unbelieveable, All in all a proper pub which transitions beautifully into gourmet restaurant and doesnt let you down in either field even if it is a bit out of the student price range. So if youve got a bit of spare cash and you feel like an upmarket pint then put on a nice jumper and head to The James Monro

Lovely and comfortable pub and restaurant with excellent food and attentive but not over the top…read moreservice. Becoming a family favourite.

Very nice food and great service. Little loud for us oldies but we will most definately be back…read morethanks

We struggled to get in here on Saturday evening when we moored on the canal. That it's fully booked…read morebodes well and is deserved. The service and food were good, even thought we had to eat outside on the terrace where it was a bit chilly. Well worth a visit.

I was invited to a christening at the Blue Mallard and it was an amazing experience. The food was…read morefantastic and there was such a relaxed atmosphere. There were quite a few young children, and we were really impressed by the facilities and the food was perfect for everyone. Another benefit is that you can take a look around the Burscough Wharf which the Blue Mallard is part of. There is an old fashioned sweet shop, an art gallery and lots of other things to look at. You can almost make this a day out! I would strongly recommend the Blue Mallard for any event you are looking to run.

This is exactly what we were looking for. It was recommended by our hotel, and was only a short…read morewalk away. The food was great English comfort food, the beer was perfect, and the prices were good. It was busy, but not too busy. There was music playing over the radio, but it wasn't too loud to talk. It looked like many of the guests were locals. It was a great English pub experience for travellers.

So I went in the evening and it was a little... quiet shall we say, but I would definitely…read morerecommend this traditional pub for a lunch and a pint in between all those hectic business deals you're cutting. (So you caught me, I just like the food and I'll be in here all day) They do a Sunday Roast... wait for it... Three Whole courses for £6.95. If that ain't a bargain then I don't know what is! Wednesday is Steak night and I would definitely try it out in here. They have a really pretty outdoor seating area which is decorated with twinkly little fairy lights, it's just a little off-putting that it's next to lots of dead space used as a carpark which is quite common in the surrounding areas.

I will always remember this pub fondly as the first place I bought my first pint (legally) and I am…read moresure I am not alone in sharing this landmark with the Cross House. I guess this little story sums up the Cross House's status as a pub for special occasions for me, but never considered as a viable option for my local. The interior is interestingly decorated and the variety of different seating available is excellent, offering many comfortable areas to converse over a few pints. The food served there is nothing special - standard pub fare and priced accordingly - but whenever I have visited the atmosphere has always been warm and inviting, perfect for a birthday or other special occasion. That's the thing though; although it's a very pleasant pub, it just doesn't have the 'feel' of a local. Maybe it's something to do with the distinct lack of odd, drunken regulars (they always seem a respectable lot in there) which I see as a staple of establishments to be considered as my 'local' (is this normal for someone my age? Let's not go there). They also have a weekly quiz night, although it is probably one of the more difficult ones in Formby (only beaten by the Bay Horse) and a lovely outdoor area, perfect for a not-so-warm summer's night with a few bottles of cider.

This is pub I went to on my eighteenth birthday. It wasn't the first place I ever drank - I won't…read morename and shame the pub that served me when I was sixteen - but it was the first place I legally drank. It's a nice pub too, smokefree before it became the law (strange to think there was ever a time when you might come home from a pub stinking of tobacco) and with a gastopub-leaning menu before gastropub really existed (a pub with asparagus on the menu, even if it was a Formby specialty, was unheard of) It has the sort of unpracticed sort of charm, with mismatched furniture and low beams, that only an authentic pub really does, the sort of authentic pub-charm that various branches of Wetherspoons and Slug & Lettuce try to emulate. They have old speckled hen on tap occasional live music and the pub quiz is easily the best to be found in Formby. It's a shame that we hardly seem to go anymore, I'll have to start reliving my eighteenth birthday.

The Lime Kiln, which is located in one of the main clubbing areas of Liverpool (Concert Square), is…read moreanother of many Wetherspoon branches to be found in the city centre. This gastropub is different from the other branches because it is combined with a clubbing section, which really comes alive at night. The last time I went was on Halloween night and I could remember the atmosphere which was electric. There were a few jolly drunken folks around, no harm done but all a bit of fun! It was really jam packed and I found it hard to manouvre. Upstairs is probably your best bet if you want a nice sit down on a comfy sofa, away from the rowdier clubbers! Other than that, the Lime kiln operates as normal during the day time as a gastropub, where of course you can tuck into some good breakfast and brunch with a bit of booze (why not?!) - all at reasonable prices.

Cheap drinks and fun music. Lots of bachelorette parties night we went. But no cover and did seem…read moreto have some spaces to sit and drink. One popular item was the pitcher drinks. DJ played popular tunes and some dance throwbacks which kept the crowd engaged.

The location on the map is not accurate. However the Irby Millis a gem of a country pub. Food is…read moreverging on gastro-pub quality and the beers are varies and always in top condition. Highly recommended. Car park can get full and a tlunch time can be a little full of "loud business types"

Great local restaurant. Friendly staff. Clean and updated interior. Had the Blackburn breakfast…read morewithout the black pudding. Perfect example of a traditional English breakfast. They make their sausage locally and has more flavor and spice than a traditional sausage. Would come backpacking swith q

From the owner: We are a welcoming and warm casual dining restaurant. Serving a wide variety of homemade fusion…read morestyle fresh cuisine.

If you are the kind of person who likes the cosy intimate dining experience before or after the big…read moreand sometimes much louder experience of a great play or a stunning concert then the side door is definitely for you. Situated at the geographical midpoint between the Philharmonic Hall and the Everyman playhouse it is a very easy walk to either. If however you are coming into the city by public transport you will need somewhat more fortitude and physical capacity to ascend from the city centre stations to hope street. I would say the Side door is definitely for couples and smaller family groups. The food is good value in terms of the high quality for the price but is not by any stretch priced for those on a tight budget. Whilst you won't find Scouse on the menu, the best bit is the Scouser twist to food service. The Side Door has universally friendly staff , engaging you in that almost unique Liverpool way from the moment the take your coat to the point at which you pay your bill. To my way of thinking the Side door is a great all round dining experience and I know that when you experience it you will want to return for the encore.

Now two things which I am a big fan of are good food and the theatre, so the fact that the Side…read moreDoor is located within close proximity to The Everyman and The Hope Theatres means that I have visited here on many occasions. This is a small bistro which really punches above its weight and has always delivered a top quality dining experience. The Side Door is basically a great place for a pre theatre eat and let me tell you these two things go hand in hand. The grilled rump steak here is sensational and melts in mouth and the chefs always cook it to absolute perfection. The prices are okay but can be a little high, however let me say that the cost reflects the value and quality of the product. There is a really relaxed and refined ambience about this place meaning it is always a pleasant place to eat, especially before a great night of showmanship.