Seven Arts Bar and Cafe in Leeds

Fast becoming our favourite family friendly drinks spot in Chapel Allerton - great drinks, lovely outside area, fab high chairs and a great atmosphere.

Arrived very early at 12.30 Sunday lunchtime for 1.30 jazz outside. Nobody near us. Social distancing. People started arriving and sitting behind us and elsewhere. 2.30 woman table cleaner comes and shouts at me and abuses me saying that I am going to get the bar closed down due to me not social distancing. Didn't tell the young folk off that were sitting behind me, who should not have been there. Me and my husband were so upset we said we were leaving. Before I left I spoke to some friends and I was accused by the manageress that I was slagging off the bar and I was told to leave the premises. Abused twice. Where's kindness? Nothing was my fault. I was so depressed going home I felt like killing myself. Honestly. .the bar should be closed down due to abuse of customers. We were just 2 kind pensioners enjoying an afternoon of jazz in the sun. Ended up a miserable afternoon.

El menú de comida es muy básico. Lo de los platos pequeños es literal, un amigo pidió la parmesana y era básicamente un poco de salsa en rodajas de chapata. Tamaños de porción decepcionantes. No volveré a comer aquí de nuevo.

No comido aquí durante unos años y anteriormente encontramos que la comida era buena. Entró hoy para el brunch y desafortunadamente la comida fue muy decepcionante. Cada huevo escalfado servido estaba esencialmente duro con una pequeña cantidad de holandesa vinagreta. Lo único que no estaba seco era el panecillo empapado. No veo ninguna razón para regresar cuando hay tantos buenos lugares en el área.

Llamamos aquí el martes a la hora del té para tomar una copa antes de comer cerca. Tengo que decir que es un lugar encantador y tranquilo. Bonita zona exterior para sentarse, apenas comenzamos a llover cuando llegamos allí, así que tuve que sentarme dentro con las puertas correderas abiertas. Ambiente agradable, con música de fondo reproducida a un nivel en el que aún podría tener una conversión. Cada uno de nosotros tenía una pinta de Pravha Pilsner, 4 una pinta, así que no está mal de precio. Definitivamente llamará de nuevo.

S 7 Este café recauda fondos para la comunidad artística local. Es una cafetería y un bar y también tiene su propio cine, cine y cine. El lado de la cafetería tiene menús regulares para invitados, por lo que siempre está cambiando. Sábado y domingo tiene su propio menú de brunch que es muy bueno. Cuenta con pisos de madera, mesas y sillas. Mucho espacio de acceso con buggys y sillas de ruedas. También hay un baño para discapacitados. La terraza exterior es cómoda, pero por experiencia se llena rápidamente en días de buen clima. Hay puertas de patio desde el café principal hasta la terraza que se encuentra detrás de un árbol y una pared desde el lado de la calle. Es discreto desde la carretera. El servicio, si tengo una queja, es vergonzoso, la hospitalidad es buena. pueden ser un poco lentos incluso en un día tranquilo. Es un lugar de arte con películas, festivales de música en vivo, programa en línea. Buscar siete club de Leeds. Buen bar, cerveza de verdad, fuentes de cerveza dorada, sidra y en el refrigerador detrás de más cervezas y bebidas enlatadas y embotelladas de varios tipos. Tés y cafés también.

This is a great place to chill out and has a nice vibe. The food was really poor though. Stale bread. Tasteless soup. Jacket potato with hummus and Mediterranean veg came with minimal hummus and 4 small cubes of courgette. Simple menu that should have been so easy to get right. Coffee pretty good though. I'd go back but would like more thought put into the food.

I feel as though I have been robbed. £16.50 for two sandwiches and 2 coffees. I need to say though, the sandwiches were nothing - lettuce and tomatoes and a bit of tofu. The salad we got as a side was embarrassing - my dad can make better salad. There was hardly any dressing and my sandwich/wrap was more salad than tofu. Bloody hell. I will never visit again.

Travelled from Manchester to see a band on Sunday afternoon. I was interested in how they created and manafged this small community arts venue. We found it quite easily after negotiatig the horrors of Leeds' inner ring road, plenty of on-street parking, main road location. A good, quite intimate yet flexible venue. OK, a black box is a black box. Or is it. I could name a few that are cold and sterile but Seven Arts felt quite the opposite. The scale of the whole thing is very human, the space flexible, the cafe/bar comfortable and bright. The programme is extensive. Pity it's sixty miles away. I will be going back.

Had lunch here - a jacket potato with baked beans & a cup of soup - 2 hours later I had bad stomach cramps & diarrhoea. I called the restaurant & left a message & only received a call back 3 days later. The lady who called me told me it couldn’t possibly have been the food but probably a bug that’s going around; I’m not convinced. It’s a jolly, local meeting place & the staff are always very helpful. I just hope they take more care in the kitchen

We were advised of a half hour wait for food which didn’t feel like the end of the world....Except the staff looked miserable because of it! It was a sunny lunchtime and it would appear that they’d resorted to THE cheapest bread rolls Lidl could ever supply. Shameful. The filling was rather tasty.

This venue hosts loads of different events including jazz, film, quiz and comedy nights. You can have a meal in the cafe bar or pop in for coffee and cake.In short it's a multi purpose art space. If you happen to be in the area on the last Wednesday of the month make sure you pop in for Silkys " kill for a seat* comedy nights. Tickets are great value for money and can be bought on the door if you've not booked in advance. He is very entertaining and friendly. There are 3 sections to the night opening act, new/emerging talent and s headline act all compared by silky himself. Went last night and had a great night - real laugh out loud fun. If you get there in time have a seat in the front row if you are brave enough!! Easy on street parking if you are nominated driver.

Set back from the road behind some large trees, this is a hidden gem of a cultural resource close to the heart of Chapel Allerton. An arts venue, with a performance space at rear, you will find a full programme of daily events - stand-up, Jazz, drama, film, music, poetry plus art on the walls. The bar is insulated from what's going on in the rear (though some Jazz is in the bar) and offers a quieter venue through the day and into the evening than most of the other local bars. A small but well-chosen selection of ales, beers, wine and gin and good coffee. A matter of taste, perhaps, but improving and extending the food offer would make this place perfect. As it is, a gem of a local resource that deserves to be better known and appreciated.

It's a nice venue, and the coffee was good, so we were off to a good start. However, when our meals arrived we were both disappointed. My meal was covered in a very sweet sauce that rendered it pretty much inedible, and my partner's meal was very bland. A shame, as it seemed like a nice spot.

Popped in here at lunchtime on a whim as happened to be passing. There’s a nice little outdoor seating area if it’s warm and the inside area is light and airy. I chose the ranchero which was absolutely delicious - fresh and colourful. My husband had the BLT sandwich and said it was very tasty. First time here during the day, but would definitely visit again.

Lovely little venue , smart modern and clean with a small theatre, staff where all friendly and polite ... would go again

Love love love this bar, perfect location, great ambience with great music and amazing beer and simple food on selection couldn't recommend me this place more

Attended on a Saturday night to watch a gig. Parked right outside and had a few drinks in the bar before going in. A great area with plenty of tables. The venue was fabulous for an intimate gig.

Love the location of this bar, tooled away on its own on harrogate Road..great scene with wine and great beers available, also serving light snacks as well.. Great ambience amd great and welcoming staff

Really Good. Fresh and very tasy food , great service and lovely staff... Will back soon is possible !

Having recently attended a fabulous concert we returned for a late breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Great place, atmosphere and good for all ages. Recommend.

Vine aquí para sentarse fuera y disfrutar de una bebida con mi novia. Nos habíamos pasado unas 15 libras en bebidas sentado en la pared exterior. Mi novia me dio un sándwich pequeño ella traía un tío dentro cuando salió gritando que no podía comer aquí. Yo podía entender si no hubiésemos comprado algo o nos sentamos dentro, pero es un poco exagerado en esta situación para este hombre grosero para venir a decirnos caída para un sándwich. Conseguir un agarre.

Soy cliente habitual y disfrutar realmente de 7 artes. Que venga aquí al cine, a tomar un café con niños o una copa con los amigos. La comida siempre es muy buena y los precios son razonables en la mayoría del tiempo. Las entradas para el cine y eventos a un precio muy razonable. Mi única sugerencia sería que sería agradable si había un rincón de juegos para los niños, como una cocina de madera o algo para mantener ocupados a los más pequeños.

Este es un gran lugar para sentarse y relajarse, leer el periódico, tomar un café y luego tomar una nueva banda, o películas artísticas.

Fuimos allí para el brunch con un amigo. Buena comida y excelente servicio. Volveremos a por más! ! Creo que este es uno de los mejores lugares para comer durante el día en la capilla allerton.

Fuimos a ver el espectáculo de flamenco satnight era muy buena. El lugar es muy bueno puedes conseguir comida y bebida antes de mostrar si quieres.

This is a superb venue for small, intimate gigs.It is ideal for acoustic, folk, Americana etc, and they have comedy shows too which I expect would suit the venue very well.There is an adjoining cafe bar which is spacious and comfortable.

I had a very unpleasant experience there today. I go the Seven regularly, both with my young family and friends. Today my friend and I went for a quiet coffee and a chat as we haven't seen each other for a while. I ordered coffee and she had a pot of tea. After 1.5 h , the manger came along with a statement 'This pot of tea lasted you a while. Are you going to order anything else?' My jaw almost dropped. Considering that I go to Seven regularly, I found this comment completely out of order. Is it some kind of unwritten rule that you have to leave £15-£20 every time you go? Obviously Seven has a problem with people having just a cup of coffee and a chat. Why do you serve it then? Perhaps the management should put up a note saying that you are not allowed to have coffee on its own and put a specific time limit- say, 20 minutes before you order another one? I have witnessed the same manager making similar comments to other people previously but didn't know the details so couldn't really judge the appropriateness, although the comment itself and the sarcasm speak for itself- next time you send your staff for a customer service training, go with them. I am sure you can learn one or two things about 'pushing' people to buy more. I am not surprised staff rotates so frequently. I, for sure, won't be returning. Prefer to leave my money elsewhere, loads of places to choose from in the area and I hope they will appreciate the custom, even if it is £2.50 at a time.

Great place for coffee and to relax. Lovely staff. Really friendly. Coffee good and cakes though not a huge range really good.

Visited as group of 4 for sunday brunch. I found the BLT tasty and filling. Eggs hollandaise nice and firm. Nice sized portions of granola. Courteous and friendly service. Will return!

Visited Seven to see Caution Collective who were amazing! Live music at its best in a relaxed friendly atmosphere

Visited for brunch. BLT - bread dry, very odd choice of leaves. Eggs Benedict - Hollandaise sparse and odd tasting, Eggs overcooked. Coffee not great. Wouldn't waste your time.

Came here for a drink and was very impressed. The place looks comfortable, fun and arty. Some great events were publicised - jazz on Sunday afternoon seemed a great idea so will have to come back. Great choice of beers wines and teas.

Great 'arty' vibe to the bar whilst the food is usually very good. We keep missing the live bands in the bar area which seem to be infrequent.I haven't been in to the auditorium yet and wouldn't do for live Jazz but probably one of the comedy nights or drama productions.It's literally a minute's walk or less from my flat so will no doubt be in there sometime soon.

Had a couple of drinks in the bar here before attending the Dave Hanson album launch in the theatre. What a great place with a great vibe, chilled and laid back atmosphere nice and relaxed ambience. Definitely a good idea before a concert or event on in the theatre. The theatre is very nice and seats around 100 so makes for an intimate venue which was spot on for the album launch tonight. Great gig by one of the best bands I've seen in a long time. Great value and pure entertainment so thanks for a great night all round!

Just my kind of food , wholesome and reasonable value , Staff very indulgent with our very long lunch and happy to meet our requests , Having tried most of the Chapel Allerton options my friend and I, who meet for lunch from time to time , have decided this is the best place to be !

Like many other reviews mention, this place is not too child friendly. It's a shame as I like the food, ethos and venue but I was made to feel like such an inconvenience because I had a toddler there. There were a series of comments made more than one member of staff that made us feel very unwelcome. As a fellow cafe owner I can partially understand that children aren't always the ideal customer, but their attitude towards us was just unnecessary.

Perfect place for a lazy Sunday. Nice coffee nice music relaxed atmosphere . Very nice place . Nice cakes and fab entertainment scheduled for the coming weeks . Give it a go . Nice venue , fab seats. Staff are nice and non intrusive. Great place to relax and recharge for the week . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Called in for a day off treat for my favourite Halloumi salad and sweet potato wedges... Sadly the Halloumi was off the menu but as ever they accommodated without hesitation!Amazing food, service and consistency .... So rare to find!Thanks for making my day guys( and stopping having your lunch to serve me)The girl knows about customer awareness... Colleagues take a leaf out !See you again soon! Tess

We went for afternoon tea on a Sunday afternoon. The cafe opens for longer hours on a Sunday than the other cafes in proximity. Great value for money and atmosphere!

I had a good Halloumi salad at Seven Arts Bar and Cafe. The list of events on the wall for the upcoming hoilday season was impressive and it is a pity I will not be in Leeds to enjoy the concerts, movies and other activities.

Was here to see a comdedy show this was my first time in seven I go to loads of places in chapel a but when u went into 7 I was so shocked at how nice it was I don't know why I gad never been before I ordered the burger and I can just say I had never tried food like this ir was top notch and even homemade wedges the staff were so helpful made me feel at him especially the manager lol then went to the venue to see the show and this was one of the best nights I've ever had I would deffo recomend this place I will deffo be back

This is a funny place, a bit cliquey, it tends to be crowded by worthy, middle-class mums in the daytime. The events are a bit 'niche' (I once had to sit through a performance of Norwegian folk-jazz here). Coffee is OK. Drinks are a bit pricey, as is the food, which also tends towards the worthy. I've only eaten here once, and was quite staggered by the meal I received, considering how much it cost. I've been here plenty of times, mainly to meet friends, but I'm always glad to get away after.

Great place to relax with family and friends. Great atmosphere either day or night. Staff very friendly and helpful as just moved to the area and got a tour of the theatre and got told some interesting history of the place. Didn't eat here but food looked really good. Will come back for the events they hold and for the food.

This is the place I go most in chapel allerton. There's a great atmosphere and great service. The menu changes regularly so there's always something new to try. It's worth a visit day or night.

Great place to relax with friends or work colleagues. Spent a leisurely lunchtime meeting colleagues to discuss future plans. Grabbed a window sofa and table. The relaxed atmosphere allows you to chat or just sit and read. Order at the bar; coffee, drinks, cakes or lunch. The sandwiches are substantial and the salads full of flavour and texture. I had the goats cheese salad which was very tasty (you can order as a main or side) and great value. The burgers also looked tempting.I haven't been to any of the evening events but can certainly recommend the cafe for a relaxing coffee or lunch.

Seven Arts is fantastic for events and a lively atmosphere for families or friends. The food can be a little bland sometimes.

Nice place, decent food.Worst bloody mary ever.Awful coffee.Hostile to complaint.Stick to the basic script and you'll be fine.

We had a relaxing lunch in a friendly, casual venue. The staff were personable and pleasant and the service was excellent. I had a minted lamb burger and my daughter had a spicy jerk chicken. I was advised to have potato wedges - good choice. Also I had an additional side salad with beans and lentils which was really excellent. Clearly a very popular meeting place.

Seven Arts is very much part of Chapel Allerton. Delicious, reasonably priced food from the kitchen together with a good choice of real ales and a fine selection of wine make for a quality bar with a more relaxed atmosphere than it's local competitors.

Upon arrival this space is very much like a lunch-time casual café. There is a bar with 2 staff and empty tables - my friend and I sat down at a table and couldn't find the menu so assumed it would be near the bar. There was 2 pieces of paper (the menus) on the bar counter.We had looked online at the menu on their website before we had arrived (they say they change / update the menu every day). We went to the bar and I asked for the side (as a starter) of bread, oil and balsamic vinegar (it wasn't on the printed menu) to which a member of staff said "we are only serving what is on the menu, the menu changes everyday" - okay understandable, even though the "todays menu" was on the website. I ordered hummus and bread and jerk burger with sweet potato chips.My friend ordered the salmon pasta, sweet potato chips and a side salad.Our food all came at once - The hummus was the weirdest / unappetising thing I've ever tried. It was SO dry, it was like eating clay, and very garlicy / chunky. I understand it was probably homemade but it was so dry.The jerk chicken burger was nice, it had nice flavours - my salad came with balsamic vinegar, and I had pitta bread with my hummus (not on the menu but still have balsamic vinegar and bread as what I had originally actually wanted?).My friend said her salmon pasta was nice.After we had finished our table was cleared, and since we had already paid at the bar when we ordered we had felt a bit rushed - like there wasn't much else to stick around for. The atmosphere is very much like a casual café - not an actual sit down, relax type of restaurant.Overall the food was average, and the whole experience was average.. we probably won't be returning.

Quiet and relaxed have never felt hurried or intimidated as a solo female. Spacious and light venue. Good for working on laptop or causal meet with friends. Food is good, although a tad expensive. Tea is good and comes in a pot.

I had one of the best meals here ever. The food is fantastic the service was really good no complaints from me here.

First time we have eaten at the splendid Seven Arts Centre and we'll be back. Family meal on Good Friday in bustling yet laid back atmosphere. Friendly service. Delicious home made food for one vegan, three non-meat eaters and this burger-boy. I washed it down with a well kept pint of Timothy Taylor. Chocolate and Guinness cake with 5 forks.

Came here today with my wife friends for lunch. We came early and had coffee and a chat until the chef came on shift. I like this place as the menu has been different every time we've been here but there is always a tempting choice of dishes to select from for all tastes. Ordered at the bar , food was served quickly and as previously was very tasty. I can't fault the food or service. This is a nice casual place to dine by oneself ,with friends and family or as I've done a business lunch.

Relaxed vibe and decent atmosphere for a Saturday afternoon drink, place pretty full of friends and couples of all ages, and despite the headlines even a baby...! Worth visiting as a bit different, not quite a cafe, nor a bar or pub, though there are 3 hand pulled ales, including the prize-winning Timothy Taylor Boltmaker. Prices ok although might expect a little more value with a not-for-profit enterprise

Seven Arts is a wonderful place to relax, unless you go after about 9.30. I went last night but was told last orders at 10pm. It is a marvellous bar with a good clientèle but wish they would open until at least 11pm. I thought I was in 1982 again. It is great at any time, and I love the policy regarding prams and pushchairs, means I can go for an afternoon coffee, pint or glass of wine and truly relax without too many noisy children and watch the world go by through the large windows, or even outside if the weather permits.Good prices too for the type of place it is.Always worth a visit, just don't go too late.

I love this place because it's so different to your run-of-the-mill cafe. I've graded it overall as excellent as it's so appealing on so many levels, and the kind of place I just keep going back to time after time.It's the perfect place to go if you just want to hang out. It's really informal and you're not made to feel hurried along, like some places can.The food always tastes delicious and freshly prepared, and the staff here are always polite and friendly.Definitely worth a visit!

This is not somewhere to go if you are in a hurry. The staff are friendly, but service is slow. The food was tasty, but finding something on the menu that really grabbed me was a bit of a challenge, tho when it arrived it was good. There are little quiz cards on each table,& that was a really fun way to pass the time whilst we waited for our food The coffee was lovely.

I like to come here with my friend for an "early" evening meal, with wine, about 18.30 some Fridays. I like the food, the arty and mature atmosphere, the service. I also stop by occasionally for a morning coffee, a lunch or even a spot of work over a cup of tea with the laptop. I like it because its for adults, in my opinion- there are newspapers and magazines, and a bar. Its great for being female -friendly and unthreatening if you want a bit of space . Its goods for friends, business and solo. Personally, I don't want children running around, and that's why I like it . Its not a Wacky Warehouse.

I have promoted several music events here and the staff have been very supportive and helpful on the evenings of the event. Also, the beer is excellent and the vibe here is excellent. Free parking in the area helps too !

Was very impressed with this cafe/bar as had a lovely vibrant atmosphere suitable for all age groups. We visited whilst waiting to go into the comedy night and found the service was excellent with nice friendly staff. We just had coffees before the show and a drink in the interval but all was very pleasant. Shame about the comedy but that's a different story!

The food at seven is always delicious and it's very reasonably priced. The staff are friendly and there's a nice atmosphere. It is one of my favourite places to eat on an weekday in Chapel Allerton.

I go to Seven Arts fairly often to meet with friends and the one thing we always comment on is how slow the service is. Ordering a coffee is really an endurance test. They have been know to take up to twenty minutes to bring a coffee to you table!!! This is a completely unacceptable level of service and they really need to get the staff trained in order to get the teas and coffes out in a reasonable time. It's not as if this only happens at busy times, even when the place is nearly empty it seems to take ages to get a hot drink.

Nice place, comfortable with a lot of light. The brunch is very tasty and quite cheap compared to central leeds - which is not that far with the buses. We had a lovely time, and will come back.

Working in Chapel Allerton we regular head to Seven Arts for lunch with or without clients and after work drinks. As well as being great value, the food really is delicious. Some of my recent favourites have included the smoked salmon tagliatelle - beautifully presented and totally delicious with spinach and pine nuts. I also got serious food envy of my colleagues minted lamb burger; served slightly pink how I'd want it, it looked thick and juicy in a toasted ciabatta bun and served with home-made wedges.I'd really like them to bring back the chilli & lemon crab linguine... hint hint!!My favourite wine they serve is the Cloud Factory - mmm.If you are looking for somewhere with plenty of choice and great ambience, this in the place.

Working in Chapel Allerton I have been to Seven Arts a number of times for lunch. The food is always delicious with a great choice of options including burgers, pasta, sandwiches, salad and small plates. They also have a great outside dining area which is perfect on a summers day as it's not always easy to find somewhere in Leeds to sit outside and have lunch in the sunshine. I would definitely recommend!

I was back in Leeds last weekend and stopped into Seven for Sunday Brunch. Some of the items on the menu had changed, but thankfully they still had the salt beef hash and poached egg - there isn't a better hang over cure!Not sure why there are so many reviews saying the place isnt family friendly, I was there with friends and their 3 year old who was terrorising the place, and the staff loved it. Whenever I've been here the staff have always been really friendly, and I've only received good service. Next time I'll have to try get up mid week for one of the legendary comedy nights.All in all, this place cant be faulted. Tons on offer!

Great beers, food always changing and locally sourced and great atmosphere at the weekend. Always something different and interesting on in the Arts section and does a lot of work within the community to promote dying arts.Being able to cater for all it's customers is what every small business aims for; pram-gate has been completely blown out of proportion! The tables are fairly big, so space is at a premium; asking customers to leave them outside the main dining area seems like the logical thing to do is it not?great place and I'll be back.

We weren't even allowed through the door because they don't allow prams and pushchairs and our 3 month old baby was asleep in his pram. This was despite the fact that it was late afternoon and the place was virtually empty and our 2 year old burst into tears when they told us we couldn't stay. The irony is this place is a social enterprise that is supposed to serve the community, yet they exclude a key part of the community as a matter of policy. No private business could afford to treat customers in this way. Shocking.

I think it's been well-documented but it bears saying again that this place clearly does not like children through its doors. Prams outside is actually fine by me but the problem is with the disinterested staff, slow service and attitude towards children. Paying customers should at least have a high chair brought over - not have to fetch it themselves from the far corner. The staff just aren't very friendly and the food we ordered took way over half an hour to arrive. When it did get there, it was fairly good but it's difficult to enjoy it when you don't feel welcome. Shame, as it could be a really good venue.

A really nice cafe with a good menu and great coffee. Recommended for a relaxing lunch in nice surroundings.

This is a very agreeable and pleasant meeting place, a focal point for the local arts, music and intellectual scene with many events taking place in and around the cafe/restaurant such as concerts, Cafe scientifique and poetry readings. There is a limited but very tasty menu and a range of quality drinks, both hot and cold available. the food is freshly prepared and the team serving are young, bright, lively and helpful. The seating areas both inside and out offer space and a variety of formats for meeting, relaxing,eating and general socialising. There is a buzz of interest and lots of information on local events around this venue. Service is to the table and the atmosphere is friendly, chic and relaxed. this is a great place to meet for a light meal, drinks and a good long conversation. large glass windows add to the appeal and it is situated virtually in the heart of the district of Chapel Allerton which has a pleasant villagey feel and offers many facilities, shops, restaurants, bars and clubs. Give this one a try if you're not sure, the chances are that you'll return if you can!

My first visit to seven was really delightful. i loved the range of activities offered. I enjoyed the greek salad and meatballs. small plates to graze on perfect for a sociable lunch. drank sanpelligrino, an old favourite and finished up with the most delicious cup of earl grey. I will be going back.

Visited here several times and I have to say the beer is consistently excellent. They have a great selection of draught beers and bottles. There is a varied programme of events on every day and a great quiz on Sunday evenings. Just wish I could get close to winning it!

Long waits, staff 'can't say' on food ingredients so that's great for food allergies!Known this place since it opened and it seems bad. I ordered something for lunch which never arrived recently, and on another occasion I asked for a simple thing - plain bread and butter and was told they had none, yet they do sandwiches and things on toast. The person who served me could not have cared less. Too many better laces for coffee and for lunch ocally for them not to up their game.

A few of us with very children went for a coffee in December, under the impression it was family friendly....well how wrong could we be....!? There's a sign in the entrance asking for children not to be noisey, and if they are then they should be taken home. I'm sorry can children not be children any more? Were these sign writers never children themselves once? The staff were pretty miserable in there place of employment, it seemed rather difficult for them to raise a smile which was a shame. I'm not sure if it their general personalities or the fact that another baby was entering the premises. Shame really, Chapel Allerton is built up on families and I would of thought its all these groups of mums that keep places like Seven ticking over with all the caffeine and cake that we consume.

Visited as a one off with a few families after a FAMILY pantomime in the theatre ( which we were told is NOT to do with the bar?!?!) various families told to keep their children from blowing out candles, moving about the venue or being loud (2 other groups seperate from ourselves.) requested tissue after my son spilt juice- greeted with a scowl and wordlessly passed a tissue. Several families left after being 'reprimanded' by staff. Asked to talk to manager who basically said not to bring small children (unless silent and glued to spot) and that the bar is not linked to theatre pantomime. And protested that they have a 'very hard' job. (Dont we all??!!) Be great if they had explained children were unwelcome before we spent our money (which they gladly took through scowls and gritted teeth.) what a shame, as has potential to be family friendly as it purports to be. Bearing in mind all this occurred between 3-5pm on a Saturday. May be nice if you are child free?!?! Otherwise KEEP AWAY !!! Really sad ending to the afternoon as pantomime was amazing.

great spot inside modern arts centre in achingly fashionable Chapel APork Meatballs on spicy polenta was deliciousVery busy on a tuesday lunchtime a good sign...def going back - esp as had 2 timmy taylors on draught for an evening bar visitstaff a little on serious side but nothing but efficient...

The service was better than my last visit - its been a while since I've been brave enough to come here with baby in tow. But we risked the scowls and dirty looks, and it was worth it.The food here really is delicious, tho very unusual - not your average cafe food.One major comment - NOT ENOUGH HIGH CHAIRS!! I know they don't like you to bring your pram into the bar area as its quite small. I'm fine with this, but I do need somewhere to put my baby..... 12 babies / toddlers in there today spread between six tables. Two high chairs???? It's ridiculous really.

We went to this restaurant last night and had a thoroughly enjoyable meal. The staff were very polite and accommodating, we had lots of starters to try and then a few that we hadn't had were brought to us and we kept them coming until we were absolutely full. I don't understand why other reviews have put this little restaurant down so much may be they went on the wrong day but we had a lovely meal.

I've been going to Seven since it opened, and always loved it. Until I had a baby. I cannot believe how rude some of the staff have been - it actually really upset me and last time I went, the waitress was so rude when we were trying to find a table that we just walked out, and I don't want to go back.Aside from this major issue, the food is interesting - a bit of a Lebanese flavour. The menu is small, and often there is nothing that takes my fancy, but when something has appealed to me it has lived up to expectations.Good booze selection, nice coffee. Lovely and light during the day. The hardest quiz I have EVER done - we couldn't actually answer ANY questions.Such a shame about some of the staff.....

Fab service and nice relaxed vibe.Expensive for what you get.Scrambled eggs and mushrooms on toast £4.50, very nice, healthy portion.2 sausages, fried egg and potato cake £7.00, high price for what we got, had to order a round of toast to fill up.