Cafe Bar N'Ista in Sefton

Food was great service very good would use again.

Just called in for a pint as we had already eaten. It has a really good selection of beers for a cafe, normally you don't always get a good choice of draught beers. Nice place for a quiet drink and comfy chairs and pleasant staff. Plenty of seating outside when the weather's good.

Popped in for a couple of drinks and as the coffee smelt amazing: I was cheeky and asked for an espresso martini... "We don't do cocktails.... but I've got all the stuff to make one so sure!" Alfie said. What a legend. The martini was superb! And then Alfie made me an old fashioned which was also fantastic. We'd just come from Coast as well, where the cocktails were, and there's no other way to put it, crap. TL;DR Atmosphere, service and drinks here is amazing 👏 Don't waste your time at Coast

Went in for the new tapas menu and it was delicious, staff were super friendly as usual, very accommodating for us and the dog. Will be going back next week to try the other half of the menu

Brilliant new Tapas menu. Everything we had was fabulous. Staff were lovely. Would definitely recommend.

Not bad if a little pricey especially food.

Us two have just eaten at this little gem .. often had a drink outside but never Brno inside it’s amazing very welcoming good atmosphere Food excellent and great portions Staff are very attentive and really friendly happy to chat… would definitely recommend this gem as arnie says” l will be back “👍

Just had a relaxing Friday afternoon drink enjoying the weather.

Friendly staff and excellent food. Highly recommend.

Good coffee friendly staff. Cosy

Had the bar nista special breakfast. Everything was fantastic from the quality of the food, to the service received from the staff

visited for lunch today. The food was really good, lamb kofte, and prawns and dirty fries The guiness was great too and staff were very good

Cozy little place, had coffee and a teacake. Definitely recommend.

We stayed here last weekend and I can't recommend it enough! Birkdale itself is a lovely little village with some great bars and restaurants with Cafe Bar N'ista being at the top of the list. I'd imagine it would be amazing in the summertime, being sat outside at the front with a cold drink and we'll definitely be back for that! It's a lovely little bar with a really friendly and relaxed atmosphere where nothing is too much for the staff. We stayed in a room above the bar and had breakfast there the following morning, which was delicious! I had Eggs Chorizo, which essentially combined two of my favorite things.. Eggs Benedict and chorizo! On the rooms, they are beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. Ian, Sally and the rest of the wonderful staff.. thank you for looking after us. We'll definitely be back.

We stayed here last weekend and I can't recommend it enough! Birkdale itself is a lovely little village with some great bars and restaurants with Cafe Bar N'ista being at the top of the list. I'd imagine it would be amazing in the summertime, being sat outside at the front with a cold drink and we'll definitely be back for that! It's a lovely little bar with a really friendly and relaxed atmosphere where nothing is too much for the staff. We stayed in a room above the bar and had breakfast there the following morning, which was delicious! I had Eggs Chorizo, which essentially combined two of my favorite things.. Eggs Benedict and chorizo! On the rooms, they are beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. Ian, Sally and the rest of the wonderful staff.. thank you for looking after us. We'll definitely be back.

We had a fabulous Sunday roast meal. The quality of the food was superb. The service was attentive and professional. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Really impressed.

Enjoyed a really good lunch, very tasty toasted sandwich with salad & nachos, plus a bowl of chips to share. Very reasonably priced. Good atmosphere and friendly and efficient staff. Will definitely be back

Last minute and we were kindly squeezed in. Roast dinner (beef) was brilliant. Every part of it was very tasty. Really thought out. My only complaint was, I couldn't sneak into the kitchen and get more, even though I didnt need anymore! Will definitely be back!!

Great staff, always friendly & efficient. Lexi makes the best Baileys lattes, Good value and tasty food. I'm amazed by the comment that someone was shouted at. If they were inconsiderate enough to not close the door in this weather perhaps a member of staff raied their voice to be heard. I've never known anyone to be rude and we have been regulars for over 3 years.

We walked out in disgust . As presumably the joint owner (female) screamed at us for leaving the door open. This was purely accidental as we presumed it closed automatically. We had barely sat down. No way a customer should be spoken to like we were.

Food and service was excellent we were staying over for a couple of nights staff were very nice We will definitely stay there again when visiting the area

Very nice food and friendly staff

Must be my local..I'm here so often..enjoyed the super Yorkshire Blonde cask ale today accompanied by an excellent music selection played Thanks Sall,Lexi and Ian.. Cheers

Great place for lunch. Close to Birkdale station.

We had breakfast here and it was beautiful

As I only stopped to have a coffee with a friend I couldn't give a 5 star or comment on the food but the premises were clean coffee was good and the service excellent 👌

Just had a Welsh rarebit there today was not very nice on very well toasted granary bread and a tiny little bit of thin runny cheese.very disappointed.

Excellent location, friendly and prompt service and very welcoming always........for the dog too. Always a cheery atmosphere, good food and great beer....the sun is a bonus!

Booked in advance and asked for a high chair.got a call back to confirm booking etc. When we arrived, there was confusion as nobody seemed to know about our booking, placed at a table and obviously no high chair.We asked for one which had been stored outside and was full of cobwebs so needed cleaning.Drinks odd food ordered at same time, drinks arrived pretty quickly so that was OK.We only ordered 2 salad dishes so didn't expect to wait long-we did wait long and had to ask for an update.Within minutes,3 {three} salads arrived -none of which were the ones we ordered.Sent them back and 2 then arrived, one of which was again incorrect. Eventually my Chicken and Bacon salad arrived...wow...3 small slices of thinly cut chicken and less than half a rasher of bacon cut up with a bit of greenery on the plate -priced at over £10 !! Asked to pay bill as we were running out of parking and what seemed a concerned member of staff asked how the meal was...I explained all the issues which he promptly shrugged his shoulder and requested the £36..full amount.Absolute lack of interest...so why ask ?? Simple...wont be back....not recommended !!

Could not fault the good. Service a bit iffy which is a shame as this is a great place to meet and eat

Called in for breakfast after watching 4 in a Bed. Breakfast was excellent and could not be bettered. Service was a bit hit and miss, however it was very busy so as we had time on our hands this was not an issue. Quality of food and presentation 5 Star

Nice coffee to have in a early summer morning Taste breakfast

Had a smoked salmon and scrambled egg bagel and a flat white this morning. The bagel was very dry and stale, the egg was more like an omelette and the flat white was very weak, just tasted like watery milk, definitely not an enjoyable breakfast

Excellent service, friendly staff, good food and drinks, highly recommended, thank you...

Came here for food and drinks for the first time. Service was average, pretty moody and seen quite a few orders messed up. Had food and honestly was fairly poor. It was giving greasy pub vibes yet the bar itself was lovely! So expected something a little fancier. The ciabatta’s were soft, chicken was to come with mozzarella but was piled high with cheddar and the steak ciabatta was the greasiest thing ever! However the chunky chips were delightful, crispy and soft inside! Won’t be running back but worth going for just drinks.

Very small bar but with loads of outdoor seating. Service was very good. WC's are tiny and not suitable for the amount of customers

Sat outside on a sunny day. Good ambience. Popular place.

Great food, friendly staff and quick service.

I would leave a five star rating for the food but left a 2 star to highlight the young lady who served us. She didn’t break into a smile once. Had she have done so we would have left a nice tip !. A smile cost nothing

Lovely food and reasonable prices. The staff are lovely,very helpful & friendly. The menu is excellent. Massive choice and very varied in type. Only been once but will certainly go there again.

One of my favourite places in birkdale village the safe are love the owners are great the food is amazing

Lovely food and I tasted the south Italian larger and I look forward to going back for a pint.

Friendly staff, the perfect spot for lunch. If you're feeling hungry try the chili with half rice, half chips!

Nice place to pass away a couple of hours, great omelette!

Nice friendly atmosphere great place for a evening drink or morning coffee.

Really nice place, very clean. Staff where really friendly an looked after me. Was in the bar in the evening was a really good atmosphere an lovely people, I had a fantastic evening an a brilliant stay. Thank you x

Enjoyed both our meals, service was very good. Didn't wait long for our meals.

Loveliest place in birkdale..staff so polite and friendly nice cosy bar

One of my favourite places for a lovely coffee, good friendly service.

Lovely to sit out in the autumn sunshine with an excellent cup of coffee. Helpful and friendly staff.

Nice people Nice beer - Pleasant company Which people would shut the Door good owners friendly. Keep the smokers outside

highly recommended by a friend, N’ista did not disappoint. From the extremely warm welcome by Ian to the cute, very clean, comfy room in the heart of the thriving village vibe of Birkdale, all was outstanding.

Excellent venue, atmospheric and the staff are so lovely. We arranged an early check in with no problems at all. The owner was very helpful. We stayed on a Sunday night and the bar was buzzing until about 11pm. The room was lovely and clean. The shower was really good and we had everything we needed. Room had blackout blinds and curtains. Fantastic breakfast and again we received friendliness, courtesy and very good service.

Worth a visit for breakfast! Nice selection and good coffee! Staff helpful and friendly. Obviously pleasant to sit outside in this clement weather.

Poped in for a coffee but machine switched off at 4pm? Dissapointed.

I ordered two drinks and the young blonde haired staff said she would bring it over. Didn’t quote price and waved card reader at me. As I paid by contactless I got a glimpse of £ 26 roughly? I queried it and she did print a receipt off which had other drinks listed that I didn’t order. A refund was given in cash.

Had a prolonged breakfast here on Saturday morning. Food and staff lovely. Refreshing not to be 'rushed' by anyone. Thank you. I will be back. We had a proper catch up with some dear friends.

Lovely lunch with my friend, tasty food and reasonably priced 😊

Nice place. Good service and good food. Regular visitors here.

Dropped in for a breakfast one Sunday morning. The welcome was warm, the service quick & the full English was perfect.

Called here for breakfast today. The food was excellent as was the service. Lovely place to sit out and enjoy good food and nice warm weather

Superb full English breakfast served by helpful & pleasant staff Coffee....maybe change coffee supplier?

Not been for a while. It was a nice day and the café was busy so we sat outside. We had coffees and a toasted teacakes. Food is always lovely. Thoroughly recommended.

Nice place to meet friends for lunch. Food very good.

Staff very helpful nice location

We went today for lunch. Although it was really busy we managed to find a table outside. The service was fast and friendly. The food choice was perfect and came out fast and hot (all tasted fresh) Everything was lovely. We were even offered a...

Highly recommend! We stayed here on the night of our wedding that we had at Allotment bar down the road. It was perfect walking distance to our nice comfy bed. Room was spotless with all the tea and coffee facilities for the morning! A lovely walk in shower room/bathroom. We also had a congratulations balloon waiting for us as they knew it was a special occasion. We were very touched and it just topped off a fabulous day! In the morning we then went downstairs into the bar and had a gorgeous cooked breakfast! Couldn’t fault a thing! Thanks so much. Hannah and Ian

Had a fab lunch today and would highly recommend a visit. The food was excellent and the staff attentive to all our needs.

Lovely breakfast sat outside in the sunshine. Nice staff friendly service and the coffee was good quality. Reasonable price for the food and coffee. Would recommend and would go again, thank you

really nice friendly staff. Very welcoming. Nicest latè ive ever had ☕.

WOW...WOW WOW.. We went for the valentine's night tapas menu. What can I say ....just amazing.... food was to die for. I left feeling happy, full and content. Atmosphere was beautiful. Loving the new décor. Definitely would go back again.... Thanks for making my Valentine's...

A great upmarket cafe / restaurant/ bar. Exceptional clean and well looked after establishment. Great food, oh also a very nice pint 🍻👌

Just been for breakfast with my family one of which is on a gluten free diet which is always well catered for. Food delicious service great lovely cup of tea and Oreo milkshake yummy. Would also add very attentive staff and would also recommend the...

Just happened to find this café on Google. So happy we did! Warm inviting staff, pleasant atmosphere. Good pot of tea and and a lovely toasted Bacon, Brie and cranberry sandwich with a salad, husband had coffee and garlic mushrooms on brioche with lovely chunky chips. Excellent quality really enjoyed the meal. Thank you !

There was a wonderful atmosphere when my friend and i had lunch here today. Most people were dining and the shredded duck and hoisin sauce toasty was tasty. The New Zealand sauvignon blanc was excellent! Staff knowledgeable about wine. Will return.

I first visited Bar N'ista in November and had a lovely lunch but found the waiting staff really unwelcoming. I thought it might have just been an off day so, I gave it another go and, once again, lovely food but the customer service was really lacking. Sorry to be harsh but the staff in every other Birkdale eatery/bar seem very different, by comparison.

We used to love going to Bar Nista, however it saddens me to say its looking very tired. During lockdown last Jan we hoped rhwy would give it a good clean and lick of paint but it wasn't to be. With so many places to...

Back for Sunday lunch and what an absolute delight, had seabass and my partner had the pork. Food was piping hot really tasty and roast potatoes to die for. Highly recommend this for great food great ambience and superb attentive staff. A must if you’re...

Lovely eatery enjoyed a small luncheon there today even though it was seriously wintery weather outside

Great little place. Sandwiches and toasties lovely, very fresh and loads of filling in them. Also the staff are lovely, they even gave our little dog a treat. Highly recommended

Fabulous as always!! We attended an amazing tapas and entertainment evening which was by far the best evening I’ve had in a long time Ian and sally (owners) were the perfect hosts, greeting, serving and checking in throughout the night The entertainment (Ray Quinn) was...

Lovely quality food from a nice menu with something for everyone. Good value and service. Will definitely return and recommend

Gorgeous lunch today… toasties and cheesy chips, yum yum! Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Well done guys.. we’ll definitely be back :) !!

Beautiful rooms in a fabulous location. This tiny gem had everything you’d need for an overnight stay. Immaculately clean and extremely comfortable bed. The breakfast the next morning was perfect and the staff and service was excellent.

Far too dear. So sorry, reviewed wrong cafe bar totally by accident. We thoroughly enjoyed our coffee with you and it wasn't too dear. Apologies once again. We will be visiting again (if allowed)!!!!

Visited with a couple of friends 2 days ago. A pleasant visit with nice beer and very friendly staff. I paid contactless and didn't realise until the next day that I had probably been overcharged. I contacted them to query this and Ian the owner remedied this immediately, in fact they had already picked up on it and had credited a refund.

Popped in for a quick bite on our day off. Sat outside on a gloriously sunny day enjoying one of the best salads I've ever had eating out. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

Always a great experience Ian n Sally and the staff provide you a great service. The food is also excellent

This bar is nice to sit out as it faces the sun all day, last time we came We were served by a young girl. She wasn't the friendliest if I'm honest, she seemed miserable. It was like it was an inconvenience when we asked...

There was a bit of rain about but plenty of undercover space outside. Staff are relaxed and not too fussed about throwing you out at drinking up time. 👍

Just stayed the one night , very friendly owner and staff , good selection of drinks in the bar and a great breakfast. Room spotlessly clean , great location for the train into Southport. We will be booking this place every year for our little...

Very friendly staff, tasty breakfast

Meeting a friend from London who came for a flying visit and decided to book a table last minute at Bar N'ista for brunch. All I can say is wow! The nice relaxed atmosphere, the staff were so welcoming, helpful and attentive. Drinks and food...

Polite, good service, what's not to like?

Just got back from this fabulous place, excellent wine bar and cafe, the room was fabulous and breakfast absolutely delicious, service was excellent. We will be back

We were out for a walk Sunday evening and decided to stop for a quick drink so a stopped in at the cafe bar nista the service was very quick even though they were full of customers and we had a few water melon 🍈 daiquiri and a passion fruit one is they were very refreshing and cooling on a hot day

We ate breakfast here this morning and totally recommend. The terrace was really busy because it was one of the few hot days that we get and everyone wants to eat outside. Nevertheless the staff found us a lovely table and explained that the food...

Having gone to Birkdale to catch up with some old friends I was lucky enough to stay and eat at Cafe bar N’ista. What a treat. Great room at a great price and truly spoilt by the owner and his staff.

Second visit to the bar. Lots of tables outside but the service was slow and poor. No menus handed out and none of the outside serving staff had any direction in what they were doing. Running round like headless chickens. Table nearby left the restaurant...

Service was slow although food when it arrived was ok and staff helpful