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City Wine Bar + Kitchen

Restaurant Bar Wine bar

👍👍 Good food, atmosphere and drinks selection. People often mention service, staff, good, great, Great, wine, Excellent, atmosphere, nice, drinks,


Address

21 Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9BS, United Kingdom

Website

www.citywinebar.co.uk

Contact

+44 151 227 5533

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (255 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (20) staff (20) good (17) great (15) Great (14) wine (12) Excellent (11) atmosphere (10) nice (10) drinks (9)
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  • 5/5 Jenny M. 11 months ago on Google
    Good food, atmosphere and drinks selection.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike B. 1 year ago on Google
    Some of the best priced food in the city. Recommend the steak frites. Great wine selection too!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maylin B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy room with nice service. Good drink and surprisingly good food! Had homemade burger (pure meat only) with the house's own sauce. My husband had Scouse (stew) which was also amazingly good. Much meat (nothing fat). Can highly recommend this place. (Original) Koselig plass med hyggelig betjening. God drikke og overraskende god mat! Hadde hjemmelaget burger (kun rent kjøtt) med husets egen saus. Min mann hadde Scouse (lapskaus) som også var fantastisk god. Mye kjøtt (ingenting fett). Kan anbefale dette stedet på det sterkeste.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul P. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice cosy place. Would go again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 dave e. 5 years ago on Google
    Great little bar /resturant on old Hall St, great beers, food, and, vibe
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michael S. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited with some confidential vouchers. Had three small plates for starters followed by a steak and chips and some scouse. To drink, a cocktail, a couple of pints and a couple of glasses of wine. The bill came to £70 (£40 thanks to the vouchers). Very reasonable with the vouchers. Nice atmosphere, although customers kept leaving the door open letting the wind rip in. Good selection of beers, cocktail was good, wine decent. Small plates were good but nothing outstanding. Steak was a cooked one perfectly and not over seasoned. Great chips and peppercorn sauce. My wife enjoyed her first scouse. Main criticism, but by no means a deal breaker is the toilets could do with a bit of TLC. Both toilet seats coming off in the ladies and one toilet out of order in the gents so had to wait for the one to become free. Would definitely go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark P. 5 years ago on Google
    A quality bar in Liverpool's business district, a great choice of beers and cocktails, a nice chilled environment with a deferent clientele everyday from local employees to the many visitors of our great city
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Graham S. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice place with a very rustic feel. Nice wholesome good food and a pleasant atmosphere
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard B. 5 years ago on Google
    Great Friday Bar
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharon S. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely food and lovely staff
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard E. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely cosy atmosphere, good food and friendly staff. Check it out
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jan H. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice bar, great decor and music. Only had drinks so can't comment on food. Will visit again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris T. 4 months ago on Google
    Excellent food and good service. Very quiet Today on a Friday lunch time but It was very hot today. Absolute gem! Quaint spot for a good lunch or a nice beverage 🍸 Highly recommended the Steak Frites (update - got the same again and it was fantastic again!) 👌 Apparently, they also have an excellent quiz night 🌙
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Louise “Blueye41” R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful rustic place, great food and service. Went there for a works night out had two course meal Vegetable Wellington and the cheese board really enjoyed it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gerard F. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place! The power went out but the staff dealt with it incredibly well and it made the place even better. Fantastic service :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Anna C. 7 months ago on Google
    Sorry to be writing this review as I had heard good things! Although we used a confidentials voucher I don’t feel you should compromise on food quality or service as using these determines if we would visit again. Sadly we wouldn’t. The starters we ordered were Arancini and hummus(both ok but was gutted you were out of salt and pepper chicken spring rolls) my chicken flatbread again just ok and my mums shiracha chicken burger again ok none of the food blew us away! Now the biggest disappointment I have had the hand cut chips in here before - only in March 23 and I had been going onto my mum about how amazing they were- what we got served was nothing like the ones I’ve had before- I can only describe them as oven chips -full of air -which were so over cooked we left most of them as they were inedible! Would have told the waitress had she came over and asked if everything was ok! Didn’t even ask when plates were collected and could clearly see we had left them. Wanted to love this place but left feeling very disappointed….
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken S. 2 years ago on Google
    Undoubtedly the greatest bar in Liverpool, this is my go-to every time I come back home - owned & run by two very nice lads who know their wine, cocktails and food. Great atmosphere, intelligent & interesting wine list, lovely food (including a great bowl of scouse that’s infinitely superior to what you’ll get served at Maggie Mays). I can’t recommend this place highly enough 🍾🥂🍷🥃👍🏻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice chilled bar with a great atmosphere! Up from London visiting for the day and I couldn't have found a better spot to relax with food and drinks whilst waiting for a friend. The staff we're really welcoming and friendly also with really good service. Love it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John F. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and a cosy atmosphere the staff were very friendly and helpful it all added up to a very enjoyable lunch
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nicholas U. 2 years ago on Google
    Cute setting, staff were lovely. Was upstairs for a large group Xmas dinner and noticed that one of the windows had a hole in it. Food was okay, what you'd expect for a large party Xmas dinner.

  • 5/5 Lauren A. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this bar. One of my all time favourites in Liverpool. The halloumi is especially amazing as is the service. They are always so accommodating and I always look forward to relaxing and enjoying myself here.

  • 3/5 Sandy H. 2 years ago on Google
    Poor choice of food at lunchtime used to be fab. Would not return for lunch

  • 5/5 Alison W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great venue upstairs for a private function. Friendly staff, delicious food.

  • 1/5 John B. 2 years ago on Google
    Website is advertising happy hour cocktails but when you get there they are not doing them. A classic bait and switch.

  • 5/5 Paul H. 2 years ago on Google
    Probably best bar in Liverpool. Did table service before Covid and background music top notch

  • 5/5 Charlie E. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful pub, friendly service, just what was needed after a busy evening. Good gin selection too

  • 5/5 John G. 5 years ago on Google
    Try halloumi and chips. Gorgeous

  • 4/5 GRAHAM S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice and never disappoints. I have been there several times and do enjoy the ambient surroundings and the great food.

  • 5/5 Sarah B. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Great for Friday night drinks after work and also Saturday lunchtimes. Fabulous staff.

  • 5/5 Angela R. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent place to drink/eat. Friendly staff and customers. Lots of comfortable seating and a cheery atmosphere A must go to place in Liverpool

  • 5/5 Harry C. 1 year ago on Google
    VENUE Booking! me and my partner booked the upstairs space for our engagement party! From the moment I walked into the place I knew it was going to perfect! Visually, its very current, spacious, vibrant and very clean! Throughout the journey we worked closely Tara who stayed in contact and was helpful in offering options throughout, she was very informed and very rarely had to go away to get the answer! On the day Jordan and the team did everything they could to accommodate us, from providing fresh Canapés to drinks vouchers for the guest and of course our very own bar tender who was fantastic in his service and attention to detail. We felt very looked after. I would recommend this venue for private parties. Thanks again team! See you soon!

  • 5/5 Lucy M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fabulous burgers. We all said we hadn't had a burger as good as that in a long time. We came as part of my mums birthday weekend. Great wine. Excellent vegan burger and wonderful staff

  • 5/5 Laurie H. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff, more room than you think. I loved it! Had a quick after work drink and snack with my mate and its was great, good food and good drinks. Relaxed and welcoming

  • 5/5 David E. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited this establishment twice in the last two months and loved it. They occupy a corner plot just down the street from Saint Paul's Square and initially it looks like a small wine bar, but get up the stairs and you realise the place is quite large. It covers much more than the corner and has a seated formal dining area at one side and a traditional bar and lounge at the other with a first floor above that. It seems more like a mixture of local pub meets trendy gastro-pub but without the pretentiousness so it's difficult to feel left out whichever you prefer. We didn't eat here, only had drinks on both occasions so I can't comment on the food menu but there's an extensive array of artisan beers for you to try and the bar staff are only too eager to help you find the one you like. It's a little bit on the expensive side but it is a trendy city centre pub/restaurant so that didn't surprise me. The atmosphere on the two Friday's I visited was great and I'm sorry I couldn't have stayed longer. If love to try the food. If I can get back, I will! Very friendly, funny team!

  • 5/5 Alan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent bar. Unique selection of beer. Lowenbrau is Unique.

  • 5/5 NEIL G. 1 year ago on Google
    Stumbled across this place on way back from the Sky bar. Bigger than you think, good range of beer and wine. Had bar snacks so cannot comment on food. Will return.

  • 5/5 J D. 1 year ago on Google
    Came to a Cheese and Wine event organised by Liverpool Cheese Shop, great night , lovely bar, steeped Old Liverpool History. Cheese event is Fab, takes you through 10 different Cheeses with a White and a Red Wine, Fresh Breads , Crackers and a Rowan Jelly......scrummy.

  • 5/5 niall k. 8 months ago on Google
    Me and my wife have just had our reception here after our wedding. The food was amazing. The service was brilliant. We couldn't asked for more. The owners Jordan and Nicky are a pleasure to work with and do everything needed for a fantastic wedding or party at their venue. Nothing is too much for the staff. Absolutely 10 out of 10 service.

  • 4/5 Chris N. 1 year ago on Google
    City Wine Bar has been one of my favourite small, intimate bars in Liverpool for years. So much so, my sisters and I often make it our Xmas night out together. Slightly hard to find, as the entrance is just off Old Hall Street and up onto a slightly raised ground floor, which makes it great for people watching outside the Old Hall Street window great for people watching. Split into two areas, there is the bar area at the front and the restaurant at the back. Reasonably priced for Liverpool, the food, drink and service is always good value.

  • 5/5 Colin P. 8 months ago on Google
    First time visit, we had a voucher so gave it a try, definitely return and pay full price. Great food, wine, service, music and atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Aaron M. 7 months ago on Google
    Service is top notch and the food is really excellent. You will not be disappointed - I guarantee!

  • 5/5 Ryan 5 months ago on Google
    A fantastic wine tasting experience. Jordan shared his fantastic knowledge of the wines which enhanced the experience. Beautiful wines and a beautiful charcuterie and cheese board to accompany it.

  • 5/5 Gary D. 4 months ago on Google
    We had our daughters wedding here and everything was superb. The food was excellent, venue superb as we're the staff, so friendly and nothing was too much for them. Really helped an important day go without a hitch. Big thank you for everything.

  • 5/5 Andrew F. 4 years ago on Google
    Good range of beers, wines and spirits. Unusual beers on tap with a brilliant selection of gin also worth visiting for.

  • 5/5 Jennifer G. 5 years ago on Google
    Perfect place for wine

  • 5/5 Tony E. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent bar. A couple a cracking ales and a few decent kegs too. Food is really good. An ideal place to go if you want somewhere in town that's a little quieter and intimate. Recommended.

  • 5/5 Andrew N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place, out of the way, and worth a visit. Plus Camden Pale Ale on draught..nice

  • 5/5 Matt H. 4 years ago on Google
    Good lunch time selection. Good price. Fresh food. Would go again.

  • 5/5 Ged P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little bar restaurant. Great staff, fab food. Try it

  • 5/5 David H. 4 years ago on Google
    My favourite bar in Liverpool. Very welcoming staff. Love this place.

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely bar. Table service. Great happy hour. Chilled and relaxed. Perfect

  • 3/5 Julie E. 4 years ago on Google
    Very disappointed, booked a xmas meal for 33, room was cold & food not much warmer, only 1 heater and had to ask for this to be put on, some sat in coats, no pigs in blankets and not even a single christmas cracker. A few other issues, rang manager to give feedback and i've not heard anything since

  • 4/5 Gina W. 4 years ago on Google
    Good vibe for a pit stop and a nibble. Staff are polite.

  • 3/5 Val F. 4 years ago on Google
    Attentive staff, food and drink choices available

  • 5/5 Shane 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and service

  • 4/5 Gill H. 4 years ago on Google
    Cosy

  • 3/5 Emily C. 4 years ago on Google
    Happy hour 4-6 bonus. Can't comment on the food but aperol spritz was ok

  • 3/5 Mark A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bar, nice staff, bit pricy! Not tried the food

  • 5/5 Lynda P. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and staff. Had a wedding there and couldn't fault anything. Perfect day thank you

  • 5/5 Ian R. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service

  • 5/5 Carina M. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic bar and proprietor.

  • 5/5 Karen P. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely cosy wine bar. Excellent service.

  • 1/5 Paul C. 5 years ago on Google
    Not open when Google says they are open. Why bother advertising your hours?

  • 5/5 Tash M. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing food

  • 5/5 Julia H. 5 years ago on Google
    Cool cocktails, good food, ace music

  • 4/5 David C. 5 years ago on Google
    Mega

  • 4/5 Tom K. 5 years ago on Google
    Pretty, also pretty pricey!

  • 5/5 Tina D. 5 years ago on Google
    Brilliant service and so welcoming

  • 5/5 Daniel K. 5 years ago on Google
    City Wine Bar is a great place to go whether you are looking for a bite to eat or simply a quick drink in a cool bar after work. They have an amazing selection of drinks and even better food, and Jordan and the rest of the staff are always a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend to anyone locally-based or visiting the city.

  • 5/5 Robert S. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a great bar, food and service

  • 4/5 Paula K. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place. Food is a bit pricey.

  • 5/5 Andy H. 5 years ago on Google
    A busy and trendy place to go after work. Much quieter later on. Food is superb. Colleagues had the Chicken burger and Cheeseburger while I had Steak Frites with garlic fries and peppercorn sauce which was delicious. Everyone was delighted with their main courses. They came well presented and were reasonably priced. Ask about the bacon jam - it's amazing!

  • 4/5 Benjamin T. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent lunch menu. The best gourmet fish finger sandwich for miles. Worthwhile booking for lunch times during the week. Usual selection of drinks for a pub.


Call +44 151 227 5533 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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