Ma Boyle's Alehouse and Eatery in Liverpool

What a lovely place and such an enjoyable experience we've just had for my husbands birthday 🎂 Never been before but what can I say from the moment we arrived very welcoming, the service, so attentive, food was gorgeous and drinks has a wide selection. Definitely be back

The food is exceptional and the atmosphere authentic.

What a lovely little afternoon visit! No airs and graces but what it was was a bloody good home roast!!! Definitely, definitely going to return! Had a lovely bottle of wine and a two course meal!

Really really lovely traditional Sunday roast in Liverpool- the small plates/starters are HUGE! Sunday Roast is just as you’d have at home and great portion and quality for the price! Would recommend!

Didn't have food. Just popped in for a drink with a few relatives. The staff were great, friendly and helpful. It's been a long time since I went to Ma Boyles, but I will definitely be going back soon. It's well worth a visit.

On arrival I ordered a bottle of wine (it had been a tough week) the meal was outstanding, i started with the cauliflower bites, tasty and light, the batter was perfect, Stunning sunday roast dinner, best beef gravy I have ever tasted! Huge Yorkshire pudding, being from Belfast we don't traditionally include them in our Sunday dinner, I'm used to aunt Bessie's!!(Frozen from a packet) Melt in your mouth roast beef and not just a slice but a full piece of slow cooked melt in the mouth beef brisket, roast potatoes, cabbage & carrots, I'm used to some mash with my Sunday dinner but there was more than enough of everything else to compensate. The atmosphere was lovely, the staff were very attentive and friendly. I declined dessert, but stayed around to savour the atmosphere of the bar, enjoying the background music and friendly folk, after an hour I decided to order the chocolate brownie, I was not disappointed, I deffo intend to return as often as I can for Sunday dinner as long as I'm staying in the city.

Lovely food and service! My partner and I love coming in here at the weekends for a Sunday roast x

This place is an amazing find. A really friendly, quick and efficient team, alongside some fabulous food, well cooked and presented.

The atmosphere was amazing, music was great, the staff are so kind and the food is DELICIOUS 😍 definitely come back!

We had a nice lunch and ages drinks. Great little pub/restaurant, hidden away on a side street.

Great experience there would certainly recommend

Amazing Sunday Roast! Quality ingredients and lovely meal. It was like your Mum would make you.. Apple Crumble and Custard was also delicious.. Staff are so friendly and welcoming.. Definitely recommend a visit to the oldest Pub in Liverpool..

Was very nice experience! Sunday roast dinner. Sticky toffee pudding was amazing! Staff was super friendly!

My daughter got married on Saturday and the grooms family came over from Peru (he's half Peruvian). Anyway, they organised a Sunday lunch for both families at Ma Boyle's. 26 in total - no problem! The roast dinner was one of the best I've ever had! The beef was so tender it fell apart as you touched it with your fork. Everyone I spoke to enjoyed their meal. Service was fantastic and the staff were so friendly too. A massive shout out to Rachel who was so happy, bubbly and friendly. She couldn't do enough for her customers. I was really impressed. Ma Boyle's is a hidden gem in Liverpool city centre. It's literally hidden down a little side street off Water Street, (just passed Hooters). Its a small, cozy pub restaurant with 2 levels. The only negatives from my point of view are; 1. There is no wheelchair access. If you can't do stairs, it's not for you. 2. The tap in the loo is stupid. You have to keep it pressed to use it so can't wash your hands properly. 3. The door handle is missing on the inside of the toilet door. There is somewhere to open it but if you have weak wrists it'll be a challenge. Even with these faults, we'll definitely be going back! Highly recommended!!! (photo is of my family outside. It was chucking it down!)

Despite running out of wine glasses. A great atmosphere inside and a very calm outside. Older age range, that suited me perfectly.

Went ad hoc to try some ales but they only had 2 on that were Beatles named. Tried both but I thought they were a bit nondescript and tasteless. There is outdoor seating next to a picturesque church so off the beaten track so the settings was great. There was a jazz singer on at the time who was ok, jazz is not my scene but others were enjoying her. The gents toilets could have been cleaner also . I cannot comment on the food.

It's raining, there are plenty of free tables with no reservation marks, and the waitress says that since we don't have a reservation, there's no place for us. I don't recommend it.

I went here for dinner on a Monday night and from the very first moment I felt welcome! The dinner was amazingly delicious and the drinks were great. Special thanks to the lovely waitress for being so lovely!

Fantastic food, friendly service, would definitely recommend

Super friendly service. Excellent Scouse.

Fantastic place and lovely friendly staff.

This place is brilliant, excellent service, staff very friendly. there were 11 of us and our food was delivered in quick succession and piping hot, would definitely come again and I suggest you try it out!

Staff friendly and welcoming. We didn't intend to eat there, but the smell of scouse wafting past, going to someone's table, changed our minds. Absolutely delicious and the burgers looked good as well. Will deffo go again. Thanks Richarf for the tip.

Had a fantastic breakfast here, great selection and reasonably priced

A fabulous find in a wee back street close to the Mersey and the Liver Building. Bussy atmosphere, good service, good range of drinks and great food. Definitely recommend

We tried the typical stew and other typical food dishes. The service is excellent, the food delicious.

Such a great little pub. Stumbled across this a week ago, living in Liverpool for 8 months. Such a cosy little pub, with outdoor seating in a quiet little side street. Cosy I side, nice seating and again, very cosy. Food was fantastic and very good quality so no complaints, also it's very well priced! My new favourite little hideaway from the madness that is the city! Lovely staff, service and everything else.

Made welcome from start to finish staff all friendly, food superb 😀 scouse pie out this world ,and classic scouse delicious 😋 thanks

Attentive staff, lovely venue snd fantastic food. So worth a visit i e bern 4 times mow ‘

Service was good, especially our waitress who was lovely and super friendly! We had the classic scouse (local beef stew) I really wanted to try for my first visit in Liverpool. It was tasty, but too salty and cabbage pickles to vinegary. The sticky toffee pudding was good!

Amazing food and lovely staff. Definitely coming back again.

I had the fajitas and they were good. A little too much onion and not enough pepper for me, but then I have worked in a Mexican restaurant. Hubby had the spouse pie and said that was great also. Prices are reasonable and much better than Hooters, hubbies choice night one, in both price and quality's. Well worth a look whilst in Liverpool.

Great food, great atmosphere, great service/staff (big shout out to Callum for going the extra yard) All this and dog friendly.

Not a lot of seating- but it was a great place. The Scouse Pie was very good

Very good beef stew (scouse). The fish and chips are very well prepared, but it is a dish that has no salvation (eliminate it from your lives). I love English culture. Ta

Went for a Sunday Roast after Liverpool home game. It was exactly what we hoped for. Friendly staff, great food and cocktails. The gingerbread martini was a delicious surprise and the beef roast and horseradish sauce hit all the right notes. Thanks for the great meal topped off with the perfect sticky toffee pudding 😊

Great food great service lovely atmosphere

Best bottomless brunch in Liverpool! Amy was fantastic at making the brunch an unforgettable experience. Great food, atmosphere and service!

We came here as my partner lived in Liverpool a few years ago and wanted me to try the Scouse, I can honestly say I will be having Scouse quite regularly. Brilliant meal and the portion was just enough.Ma Boyle's you exceeded yourself.

Came for the Jazz and was not disappointed. Lovely venue filled with good vibes. We just wish the music had lasted a little longer.

My partner heard about this place and we decided to book a table when we were in Liverpool, OMG, the scouse was just like my nana used to make it, we will be back.

Lovely atmosphere with friendly waitress. Food was very good and reasonably priced. An enjoyable evening spent here.

Only had the 1 but v good. Staff excellent. Architecture interesting

Best service I've ever experienced. The roast was a dream! What an experience! Will definitely come back and recommend to everyone visiting Liverpool!

Despite a thorough upgrade Ma Boyles still retains that old world charm and friendly atmosphere.

I went in Ma Boyles for a quick drink whilst on was on my lunch break...I asked for a large Vodka and Lemonade...I was charged £8.80, very steep by Liverpool city centre prices... won't be going back there again.

We booked this eatery for an early evening Sunday roast dinner, good food, friendly service, and competitively priced.

Friendly staff and good service!

Delicious food and excellent service. Would definitely return.

Absolutely amazing came for bottomless brunch and was served by the very attentive Amy nothing was to much 10/10 will be back.

A very nice restaurant, excellent food and service. Something hidden but whoever discovers it will surely like it.

Lovely little pub, off the beaten track, good outside space, next to a lovely church and garden, which is well worth a look.

A pleasant afternoon stop, good food, excellent service and a nice atmosphere. Both the beef scouse and the vegetarian option I would recommend. The dessert, crumble of the day, apple and peach for us, was delicious.

Had the scouse pie, The flaky pastry was as light as a French croissant the scouse was delicious.

First place we tried in Liverpool and we don't need anything else good foods drinks and atmosphere what else more do you need?

Now I have to say straight away the staff and food was gorgeous BUT I really think the chicken supreme roast was extremely dangerous having nearly choked on a splinter on bone which was in the breast meat, I actually felt so embarrassed coughing and reaching down my throat,, maybe this could be changed to remove any bone. Staff were completely apologetic and refunded the cost of my meal, but it was traumatising tbh I thought this is it. Be aware!

Brilliant bottomless brunch ! Lovely staff , very accommodating. Strongly recommend!

Very jolly place to be, love the atmosphere and staff fantastic but food not great.

We have been here twice. The first time we ate a traditional scouse stew and a fish and chips. They were both delicious. And the last time we ate a sunday roast beef and a sunday roast chicken; also delicious. Moreover, prices aren't expensive. It's a good value for money. Main dishes cost around 13 and 16 pounds. Next time in Liverpool, we'll come back for sure.

Great food excellent atmosphere. Thank you

We went for the bottomless brunch, paid £35 each. There was 12 of us. The drinks were absolutely disgusting, the cider was flat, there wasn’t any gin in the gin drinks. we all ended up buying our own from the bar. Not once did they offer anything else or ask us why we did that. We definitely won’t be going back or recommending this place. Very disappointed

It was all prepared with such a care and so much love you could taste it. Great atmosphere

Visited with group of 8 pupils from Spain. Wonderful attention and service from Josh. Brilliant local cuisine, excellent experience. I will be returning soon for sure! Great bowl of scouse!

Loved it. The food was great and so was the atmosphere. Lovely music as well. Food was great value.

Good when the sun shines a hidden gem

Lovely traditional pub. Great staff and nice outdoor area

Great place and quite reasonable prices

Great friendly place, lovely staff and great atmosphere. Would recommend.

First time visit, it certainly wont be the last

Booked 20 people for bottomless brunch for my sister's hen - the whole time the staff were accomodating, kind and so so friendly!

Nice spot situated by St Nicks church, and near waterfront

We had a lovely time. The bar staff were SO thoughtful made wonderful coffee and allowed my friends and I, with their 3 year old boy, they made little Noah, warm milk with chocolate sprinkles so he would feel a part of the company. Thank you Mar Boyles

A hidden gem in Liverpool. Good food, good beer, good service. Everything you want in a nice small restaurant.

Cosy little pub, beautiful decorated, hidden gem! Staff was very friendly, good food, good beer. Next time when we will be in Liverpool, we will eat here again for sure!

Food was good. Excellent service. Seated downstairs so a bit out of the way. Overall good tho.

Went for bottomless brunch and pleased to say the servers were really friendly and attentive, especially Bart! Food was spot on and I don't think we had to wait more than 60 seconds before finishing our drinks and a new one being offered. Highly recommended.

Great customer service. Belly pork was very tasty

We visited Ma Boyle's again as per usual the food was superb this time we had the fantastic pleasure of being served by a young lady called RAI & she was an absolute pleasure to be served by she was funny very polite & the banter she had with us at our table was absolutely superb I wish every restaurant we visited had staff like RAI

A great atmosphere and great service from the bar staff.

Nice restaurant with excellent service - our waiter was really friendly and very efficient. However, the food didn't match the service. I ordered the chicken fajitas and they were distinctly average. The tortillas were not particularly warm and there wasn't really enough of the chicken, peppers and onions to sufficiently fill the wraps; a lot of mouthfuls were mostly wrap. The presentation of the dish overall could have been better - the wraps looked like they'd been thrown onto the tray, there was spillage of the dips, and the salsa looked like a bowl of ketchup. Overall, it was quite underwhelming. One of my friends had the fish and chips and found it to be quite greasy. Another ordered the Scouse pie, which looked good and he said was very tasty. If I go back, I'd probably give that a try.

Very nice burgers and sandwiches; recommended!

The service was great, lovely atmosphere, but the food was horrid! The most disgusting nachos I've ever had. Toppings were out of a squeezy bottle. The tofu fajitas were covered in sugar syrup. The cocktails were acceptable. Will not go again.

We went for Sunday Roast and it was excellent

Here you can try typical Liverpool food, quite warm and with good flavor.

Very good place to discover British cuisine (yes!) and especially THE specialty of Liverpool: scouse!!! Available in classic or vegetarian version, and even in "pie". Recipe tasted and validated!! (By French gastronomes, however...) The rustic setting is a real plus. Really nice atmosphere.

Taking part in a venue with banquet food, it might not be fair to speak about the whole avilability of the menu. However, I sampled little burgers, which are delicious ,fishbites, and chips in cones, equally delicious and vegetarian skewers, which I found lacking in imagination and taste. The service was excellent, and upstairs was fully booked and very busy ,but the staff was helpful and friendly throughout . The atmosphere was warm and comfortable, but small and perfectly formed. As toilets are downstairs and no disabled facilities that I could see,it would not be suitable for wheelchair uses or people with mobility issues.

I love this place. It's location and the atmosphere is perfect. The service could be improved but the food was excellent. The cauliflower bites were divine. There's a downstairs space that looked cosy. I'd advise you to make a reservation if you want to be sure that you're going to have a table.

The scouse was tasty but was tiny served in a desert bowl .. served with warm bread .(.no) it was a piece of toast..if you are hungry go for something else..

Very welcoming and pint and food of good quality. Busier than we thought it would be as area was otherwise quiet. Would definitely go back. Changed a lot since 1990 since they did pints of prawns for lunch and didn't open at weekend

Tucked away in the street next to the church, but let's call it a hidden gem.

always a great pub rarely have food but it always gets good reviews from friends lovely outside tables next to st nicks gardens and staff are always friendly and helpful and fast (only negative is jazz music 🎷) but that's just me

Stunning little venue 100 yards from the Pier Head but hidden from plain sight. Big rum bar, but so much more than that, great food, ale and service. One to try you will not be disappointed, I went for the Scouse with a side order of chips....simply stunning. Outdoor seating available with views of St Nicholas Church. Venue itself is split over multiple levels with toilets being downstairs, may mean not suitable for anyone who is less mobile.

Has to have top marks. Due to its location it may be overlooked on a walk about. Get inside for great food,service and a cosy atmosphere

Ma Boyles exceeded all expectations for our wedding celebration! From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality, thanks in large part to the exceptional service provided by Callum Bibby. Callum went above and beyond to ensure every detail of our special day was flawlessly executed. His attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine care for our experience truly made our celebration unforgettable. The rest of the staff were excellent also. The quality of the food blew us all away. We couldn't have chosen a better venue, and we couldn't have asked for a better host than Callum. Thank you, Ma Boyles, and thank you, Callum, for making our wedding day absolutely perfect!

Fantastic food and great staff in this atmospheric Scouse back alley tavern.

Me and my parents loved the food, the servers were lovely and the atmosphere/decor was amazing too

Very nice little restaurant. Enjoyed the local meals. Were recommended to try the scouse stew, a local dish. It was very good after a long walk and cold weather.

Been wanting to get in for a while but always been booked. It was worth it. A bit pricey but good quality.

Was looking for a traditional Sunday lunch was a little disappointing the meat was lovely a giant Yorkshire pudding tasty roasties however hardly any veg which at all which was cold...did complain & was given a small dish of carrot & cabbage(still hardly any) which was also cold..we were downstairs so was very dim & gloomy however the staff moved us to a better table.dont think I'd bother going again big shout out to the waiting staff who were attentive & polite.

Great place for a drink and catch up.