The Bluecoat in Liverpool

Ordered what sounded like just the thing on a wet and windy day - tomato and lentil soup with a crusty bread roll. The soup was so watered down it was almost tasteless so we took it back and had coffee and cake instead. Coffee fine, cake nice but small!

Went today the grounds are lovely outside but due to the weather came inside. We found a table which hadn’t been cleaned and we moved the dirty dishes to one side. Tables are put together in seats of 6 god knows why? it did have a school canteen feel sitting next to people on a table of 6. Why don’t they have tables of 4/2? Food took over 25 minutes, which was just 2 sandwiches which we did enjoy. The young girl came over to say sorry and left one piece of cake. The cup of tea was nice. It a shame really looks like a lot of staff there but it’s not organised.

Very good food, and ok seating if a bit draughty. Wasnt busy when I went to food counter and the staff there didn’t make any attempt to serve me. Ended with someone coming from till end and she wasn’t particularly communicative/helpful. Paid by card and then server disappeared and had to ask someone else if transaction was completed. Not the best experience.

Have staff completed a basic food hygiene awareness course? If so the young blonde server who continually twisted her long hair with her fingers needs another course. She would definitely put me off ordering any food.

My sister and I called in today and were delighted to see Scouse on offer, but what a disappointment. Well and truly over salted. We really should have taken it back but we added a sachet of sugar and some of our butter in the hope it would tone it down-it didn't. We spent the afternoon buying bottles of cold drinks to sate our thirst. Really wish we had said something now. Hey ho. We won't be back.

Dropped by for coffee and cake. The miserable/bored staff on the counter couldn't have been less welcoming. Not a smile, not a thank you and no eye contact. The tea was okay but the chocolate brownies were truly horrible and overpriced. Such a shame as the location is great and the courtyard garden is a lovely little sun trap.

Wandering around this part of town my twin brother Stephen and I decided to drop into Bluecoat and although the cafe was closed it was still good to check out the architecture of arguably one of the most beautiful buildings in Liverpool. Constructed between 1716 - 1717 with extensions in 1718 and finally completed in 1725 ,the courtyard is superb and the building itself exquisite, I've visited the cafe which is lovely, great coffee and cake ,its most definitely a building and cafe I highly recommend you visit if you're in the area and easy to locate along School Lane.

Not as good as normal but am getting used to that. Good Covid measures in place. Food very restricted but arrived wrapped and was tasty. Coffee quite good. Its OK at the moment.

The lighter meals here are really very tasty especially the soup and a butty deal. For two people get a soup each and share a butty. What lets the cafe down a whisker ..... is the tea is hot water on a tea bag in a mug which you take and put your own milk in it. Please ...... give us a proper pot then you would be up there with some other great cafes in Liverpool

We called in for a coffee break during a guided walk. The historic building is very nice outside, at the front and in the courtyard behind. The inside was not so nice, altered to be used as a cafe and seemed bare. I had a coffee and cake. Hot meals were on offer but we only had a limited time.

Was very busy which was good to see and lots of staff serving. However, I asked what soup of the day was ,and 3 members of didn’t know. They had to ask the manager . Surely that’s a basic thing, staff should know? Sat outside on a table which was in the sun. Table was dirty . When food cane out , I asked if she could clean the table . She didn’t have a cloth on her and didn’t cone back to clean it. I think she actually mumbled ‘I’m serving’ . Erm I’m a customer too! 🤔 food was good👍 Toilets needed a clean.

Good coffee, nice peaceful place - plenty of seats - still dont like them and some very decent food and some very reasonable prices, While you are there look at the gallery and the latest exhibit. Lovely staff.

Nos refugiamos para comer algo caliente a mediodía y fue un acierto, la galería un entretenimiento y el estofado (stout) muy calentito y reconfortante. El trato del camarero muy amigable y atento, intentando hablar español con nosotros. Nos hicieron un descuento por venir recomendados por el guía de nuestra visita a Liverpool. Muy recomendable!

With a group of friends, enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea upstairs at The Blue coat. The service was exceptional, our waiter was so helpful and friendly. We had ordered some vegetarian and some non vegetarian and the food was excellent, delicious sandwiches and cakes - apart from the scones which didn't taste freshly made. There was plenty for everyone, and lots to take home in the boxes provided.

A very perfect location the garden outside is such a sun trap and very aesthetic and beautiful you wouldn’t think you were in the middle of a city. We would definitely go back. The food was lovely too.

I ate lunch in the café at The Bluecoat this week, a Frenchy, which is basically cheese on toast, very tasty and served with a side salad. The staff are so friendly and helpful and bring the food to the table when it's ready. This place is set back from the main shopping area and it's a very pleasant place to sit and eat or just have a drink. They also serve Scouse, Homemade Sausage rolls and Soup, as well as salads, sandwiches, pasta and lovely cakes. A place definitely recommended.

El restaurante está dividido en dos partes: arriba y abajo, pero por lo que puedo decir es el mismo menú para ambos. Si te gusta un poco más bullicioso, la parte de abajo está en el centro de Bluecoat. Si le gusta algo un poco más tranquilo, el piso de arriba está inmediatamente arriba y también tiene algunos sillones grandes y cómodos. Hemos comido en ambos y disfrutamos de cada uno por diferentes razones.Encontramos que el personal es amable y servicial. El café es bueno, y los pasteles y las cosas que acompañan al café siempre parecen interesantes. ¡Sin embargo, nada puede vencer a sus tostadas francesas a media mañana! Simplemente deliciosoMucho mejor que todos los cafés alrededor.Volveremos una y otra vez.

The Light Meals here are super tasty. Try the Mezze Plate .... its a big plate for a light meal + the Tuna, Mayo with Onion on Granary with a salad and a Tea ...... all these two meals and the tea for under a tenner ..... very nice and the tea here is by "Brew Tea"

Si le gusta que el personal lo deje de pie y lo ignore mientras mira sus teléfonos, ¡este es el lugar para usted! ¿Te gusta ser patrocinado por un estudiante que obviamente odia su trabajo? El Bluecoat sobresale en mal servicio. Evitar Evitar Evitar

Llevé a mi hija a probar Bluecoat justo en el centro de Liverpool, pero en un pequeño oasis de calma Teníamos un sándwich de queso y chutney, cada uno de los cuales estaba riquísimo, puedes pensar que es solo un sándwich de queso, este no era un sándwich de queso, era un El sándwich de queso Bluecoat es tan bueno que me encontré ansiando otro hoy. La comida vegana también está en el menú junto con platos calientes que incluyen stroganoff de champiñones y setas, excelente servicio y precios bajos. Un montón de pasteles caseros deliciosos para elegir, pero tuvimos que resistirnos ya que teníamos un espectáculo al que llegar. Volveremos .

Mi hermana y yo hemos visitado varias veces y siempre nos ha impresionado. El estándar de la comida es excelente, el servicio al cliente y la atención al detalle es fantástico. Un hombre llamado Stan que trabaja allí, constantemente va más allá del llamado del deber y nos hace sentir muy bienvenidos. Bien hecho Stan, bien hecho Bluecoat.

Comida fabulosa, la otra mitad tenía lo que él dijo que era la mejor cuchara de todos los tiempos y tuve una deliciosa sopa de lentejas rojas y un sándwich.

We visited here as pat of the Liverpool Slavery Tour we took part in. It was revealed that the Bluecoat was built with moneys being proceeds from the slave trade. It is a beautiful building that we have visited many times without knowing these facts.

Visited a couple of times, food delicious and filing and good value. You're not rushed and feel comfortable just sitting chatting after you've eaten. Complimentary lemon iced water provided. An added bonus is the wonderful waiter STAN, a lovely friendly young man, flatters the ladies and friendly banter. Definitely as asset!. In the summer the courtyard is beautiful to sit out in.

I visited this establishment whilst in Liverpool. The building used to be a private school where pupils dressed in blue tunics and top hats (hence Bluecoat). It is now akin to a community centre/artistic establishment with art galleries filled with local students artwork. The 'restaurant' is on the 2nd floor and presents as a large room with various tables - it looks like a student hangout but without the students. I ordered a plate of scouse with a cup of tea. The tea arrive and I was pleasantly surprised to see it was leaf tea, not the usual tea bag. The scouse, as with all their dishes, is homemade. It was especially welcome on a wet, windy and miserable Saturday afternoon. The service was a tad slow due to low numbers of staff (illness) but Stan was cheerful and chatty. Proper food at great prices in a convivial atmosphere.

We had visited previously and sat downstairs but there was a music event on and so the Bistro upstairs was open for coffee too. Sat on comfy sofas, drank lovely coffee and ate amazing cake. Would certainly recommend. It's really close to the shopping area in the city centre but quiet and beautiful.

Si te gusta el queso con tostadas, entonces ve por el Frenchie. . . . . . . Un pan de huevo de tamaño mega cubierto con queso y hierbas para 3. 75. Es tan grande que alimenta dos fácilmente. También el plato Meze es fresco con gran humous y aceitunas y pitta. Gran selección de platos calientes y personal agradable.

Un bistro encantador arriba. Cómodos sofás y una bonita vista.

Super food and very affordable (coffee at £1.75) so much cheaper than other places.

Comimos en la cafetería de la planta baja un domingo a la hora del almuerzo, todo el personal es muy servicial y atiende a una variedad de clientes. Tuvimos una excelente comida casera, la sopa de puerros y papas muy sabrosa ya un precio bajo.

I visited the Bluecoat Bistro for a business meeting in Liverpool. Positives: Lovely coffee Reasonable prices Nice surrounding Busy Professional staff Community notice board Tourist information leaflets Clean and tidy Quick service

Teníamos nuestro Grupo mixto 40 en el bistro bluecoat el pasado fin de semana. Fue fantástico! El lugar era precioso, la comida era deliciosa y el personal muy servicial y amable. Pasamos un tiempo increíble y tenía un montón de comentarios de nuestros clientes sobre la comida y lugar. También atendía nuestras vegetarianos, vegetarianos y niños clientes brillantemente. Sin duda lo recomiendo para una función de partido//boda.

Mi marido y yo nos casamos el 12 de mayo de 2018. Tuvimos el día más increíble y por la noche. Todo el personal era servicial y fantástico de planificación a través de la derecha. La comida era magnífica. Todos nuestros clientes han comentado lo mucho que les encantó la comida y el lugar. Si estás buscando un ambiente relajado estrés boda entonces el bluecoat es el lugar para ti.

Visited on Saturday afternoon. The food offer was imaginative, fresh and tasty. We sat in the shady court yard to eat our lunch. A little oasis away from the frenetic Saturday afternoon activity taking place outside!

Un enorme agradecimiento a todo el personal increíble en el Bluecoat, hicieron el día de la boda y la noche. Nada era demasiado, y sabiendo que tenía todo en la mano era muy reconfortante. No podría recomendar el lugar suficiente, un auténtico diamante en nuestra hermosa ciudad. Por último, y no por ello menos importante, el mayor diamante tiene que ser "podrá". Perdí la cuenta de los trabajos, aunque cada empresa se completó con competencia harán todo lo posible y con una gran sonrisa. El Bluecoat es muy afortunado de tener gente como usted en sus libros. Gran amor a todos James, Emma y Josh (pollo dice hola por cierto) xxx

A nice loaction and peaceful but dont like the new furniture (still) not homely or comfortable - bit like a scool room. Right now the good stuff - good coffee and tea and on this occasion I had a "scouse". This was very good indeed with masses of meat and a very reasonable price with good thick bread and butter. Really nice lunchtime snack. Really nice staff.

We used a Wowcher. No real problems with the food for the price.

Visited here in the week prior to Christmas with a Living Social voucher which was for 2 courses and a glass of wine or beer! Due to a limited menu available for the festive season we were informed we would be entitled to 3 courses...which on the face of it sounded great! We both chose the soup for starters which when it came was really delicious! We did however wait 1 hour 5 minutes for the soup to be served which is totally unacceptable! Main course (Scouse rarebit) luckily only took about 20mins to arrive which was better....and very tasty! We both ordered apple pie and custard...but were then informed there wasn't any custard and we weren't over keen on either of the other 2 choices! We were offered drinks on the house as an apology for the massive delay, and the young girl and boy running the operation from the front were very friendly and nice...although I think rather overwhelmed themselves by whatever was going on in the kitchen! I'm not altogether sure whether we would visit again.....will have to think about that!

Visited the Bistro on the 2nd floor thanks to a Wowcher 2nd time and a Living Social 1st time, that's how good it was. First visit we as a couple had a longish wait to be served our first course soup, but it was worth the wait, other courses came at a normal pace. I had their club sandwich which was substantial and my wife had the scouse which I must say looked and tasted the best she had had in Liverpool. The third course of apple pie and custard was probably too much but as we were on a 3 course plus a glass of wine voucher we could not disappoint the chef. In all it was excellent and well worth a casual dining experience. So much so that on our second visit our daughter and grandson tagged along. Once again the service, and food were exceptional. Certainly a one for a future visit.

One of the many presents my wife and I received for our wedding anniversary was a voucher for the Bluecoat Bistro and I have to say how grateful I am now to have received it.We went into Liverpool today to do some Xmas shopping so booked on Tuesday for a visit on the Wednesday it is advisable to pre book as the room is often used for events.Please do not be put of by this as it would be a shame to miss out . The venue is superb the staff caring and attentive as we had a voucher the young lady who served us advised us of what we could have and explained the menu. I opted for a warm goats cheese salad a bowl of my favourite Scouse and finished with Home made apple pie and custard. I had never had goats cheese before but I am a convert now I thought it might be overpowering but it was creamy and the salad complemented it really well if I had one thought I would have loved a couple of slices of crust bread to go with it . Then came the scouse which was served with bread packed with meat which melted in the mouth I am so glad I finished with apple pie as it would have been so easy to opt for a slice of cake and the custard was just superb so good that my wife who didn’t opt for dessert helped me to eat it (her words not my feelings I did not need help to eat this dessert) My wife went with the Goats cheese starter but for her main went for a advocardo poached egg and asparagus toasted sandwich with sweet potato fries which she shared with me I have to say I have never tasted anything like them light crispy with a lovely taste all washed down with a rose for my wife and a bottle of Peroni for me a really lovely meal in delightful surroundings and superb staff it won’t be long before my wife and I return for a very pleasurable experience

Visited with wowcher voucher which was for drink each and 2 courses for 2 off set menu.

As always food and coffee very good - not a homely place or warm and cosy but a really nice space to eat and drink in. As always the staff excellent - Happy and really nice and helpful.

I have been here about 6 times now and the bistro at the bluecoat has never disappointed. The food choice...

La comida siempre es muy buena, el servicio es bueno y siempre hay interesantes gratis muestra, pero los inodoros públicos desprestigia. necesitan un montón de cuidados

Reservamos un wow wow es ella y la palabra, no puedo creer que no sabía que estaba ahí! Aniversario de dos platos era de proporciones generosas y muy bien cocinados y presentados, volveremos x

Excellent value 2 couses with beer or wine.food was great,my friend and I had a main each and an after, the meal was freshly cooked and delicious...trifle and a cheese plate to follow rounded things off nicely. we have since booked 2 more wowcher deals.we are looking forward to our next lunch.really nice staff and much more relaxing than the cafe downstairs.

Several bars and eating places, a bookshops, exhibition rooms, meeting and lecture rooms, all sorts of extravagant developments that completely undermine this beautiful building's history (here too related to the slave trade).

Friday afternoon reservation and 1st time at the Bluecoat Bistro. Excellent food, service and ambience. Everything is perfect from the escape from the hustle and noise of Liverpool city centre to the great quality food and excellent service. My wife had the fish and chips and it was great but the freshly prepared Apple tart for her sweet was absolutely 1st class.Do yourself a favour and visit this gem right in the heart if the city. We will be back. Thanks Stu and Cathy

We stopped off here for a drink and rest, the place was quiet at the time, service was ok.We came back a day later to try and grab a bite to eat and the place was packed, clearly popular with visitors, as our time was limited to did not wait around.Food looked good.

Our visit to the bistro on the first floor of the Bluecoat for lunch coincided with preparations for a wedding reception and work on the kitchen, so the seating area and the menu were both reduced versions of what is normally available.It was much quieter in the bistro than in the ground floor cafe, possibly because the bistro is hard to find (it is more straightforward to use the lift rather than trying to locate the right stairs - which are accessed via an external door from the entrance courtyard).We had a very pleasant lunch, despite the temporary restrictions on bistro operations during our visit, and the service was excellent throughout.Good points:+ Appealing menu, (even the reduced version on the day we were there)+ Excellent, friendly service+ Good value for both the food and wine+ Calm space (much quieter than downstairs)Not so good points:- Can be difficult to find your way up from the entrance level (use the external door into the stairwell or the lift)- Much of the furniture is rather basic (not 'hipster chic', just basic)

Loads of history and plenty going on most days. Did not get the chance to eat there but understood the cafe serves delicious food at reasonable prices. A quiet opasis amid the very busy pedestrian area in and around Liverpool 1.

This is a really vibrant, busy art and eating/shopping space. Well worth finding. There's a little garden too so you can have a quiet moment away from the city bustle.

Popped in in between meetings after 2pm. Grabbed the last bowl of red pepper soup which was served with super fresh granary break. Ser ing chap couldn't have been more helpful. Loved the ambiance of young and not so young struggling artists discussing the issues of the day. (makes a changed from football) great stopover for lunch and looks like it has a mainly vegetarian menu if that's your thing

Great little cafe within the bluecoat building serving some really unusual dishes. Houmous with warm pitta bread and the bean salad highly recommended. Excellent value and well worth a visit. You can then wander around the attached art gallery

We go there for a quick and quiet lunch as it is located centrally and perfect for a shopping coffee break too. The food and drinks on offer are good and at a decent price too. I love their soup.The staff are nice and usualy the service is quick. The only drawback is the constant opening and closing of the central doors which bring draught in the winter. Hence 4*

Visited with my wife whilst out shopping in Liverpool Two cafes one is on the ground floor and another on the 2nd floor Menu simple with a great selection of sandwiches , pannis main meals and coffees plus a bar .Service was friendly and efficient Great place to have a quiet lunch and also to look around small shops and art galleries If your in Liverpool give it a visit

The dirty menu was only the start. Indifferent soup - chosen from an indifferent menu - was a blend of potato and mint. It could not decide whether it was sweet or savoury. Staff were pleasant but bewildered. I suspect no-one understood the term 'customer service'. And the loos were filthy, badly equipped and a general disgrace. Does the Bluecoat think that its lovely buildings and amazing setting as a hub of peace in a busy cosmopolitan city is enough?

I hadn't been here for years so was really looking forward to my visit. There are little shops in the courtyard on your way to the main entrance which are worth a visit. Inside it's a little modern with a quirky twist. It reminds me of The Tate Art Gallery. It has a coffee shop through the main doors and a Bistro upstairs. There is central courtyard where you can sit in the warmer months and a few more shops. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and the food was fabulous. The portions are quite big so unless you are really hungry one (sandwich) is enough between two. We parked in Liverpool One as it's just a short walk away. A little piece of history in the middle of a city and what a beautiful old building!

The bistro is restful and has a modest but tasty menu that is reasonably priced.On the day we visited the kitchen took longer than reasonable to deliver two plates of things on toast but, when they finally arrived, they were OK.If the service had been quicker, my rating would have been higher.

Perfect lunch on the town. Fast serving, nice portions, great flavours. Lovely view towards the Bluecoat estate.

I ordered the beer battered cod and chips. the first effort was overcooked and very greasy, i tried a bit but it was unpleasant. The staff did take it away, the replacement was better if a little underdone. The chips are handcut, which is good, they were different sizes and varied from not quite cooked to overdone. The mushy peas had been microwaved to death. My wife had scouse, this had a strong scent of black pepper - the taste confirmed it, far too much. It also appeared to have been thickened with wheat flour, for no clear reason. The local craft beers were good , though. For this we were charged over £30.

I often pop into the Bluecoat to either meet friends or for a quiet sit down and coffee. Its especially delightful on a sunny afternoon when you can just sit in their gardens and relax and remove yourself from the hustle, bustle and hullabaloo of the delights of bustling Liverpool One. Its so nice and quiet in the gardens and the main building that you forget its deep in the heart of the town centre. Bravo to the Bluecoat chambers and if you like a bit of modern art thats in there too. So do seek it out if you are unfamilar with it.

Gorgeous building with something to see and enjoy in every corner, from the ground floor snack bar to the rear herb garden, arts shop and displays, right up to the restaurant on the upper floor, complete with handy lockers where you can leave your luggage. A lovely atmosphere in which to enjoy 'home cooked' style food and drink within metres of Lord Street (where you can certainly eat more cheaply, but perhaps not quite so well)! Treat yourself. You deserve it.

Called in to the cafe here with my mother in law while out shopping in Liverpool having previously been a few years ago she thought it would be a nice change. However it was very clinical the tea was disgusting and there was no atmosphere. We felt as if we were sat in the door way of the building despite being over in the middle of the room. There were a lot of foot traffic going past us which made us unable to relax and talk the whole place had a hurried feel about it.

We popped into the blue oat gardens and had a coffee and some soft drinks whilst out shopping! We bought 2 teas and 3 soft drinks for £9 which I thought was very cheap for town. Also sat on the sun by the trees listening to the birds above and watched the world go by. It's such a nice place to sit and relax

I visited the restaurant on a Saturday afternoon with my Mum. Liverpool city centre was busy but we were able to get a table at The Bluecoat without any problems. Although it wasn't too busy there were tables occupied and the restaurant had a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The ceilings are high and there are large windows looking out over the court yard which was beautiful on such a sunny day. The service was friendly and staff were chatty but without being interfering. I had the fish cakes which were really fresh and tasty while my mum had the lamb koftas which she said were delicious and we shared a side of fries too. Food was great and excellent value. This was my first visit to The Bluecoat but certainly won't be my last.

Came here during the week looking for a lingerie shop which unfortunately I found out had closed down. However I did spot the bistro and decided to stay for lunch. There wasn't a huge choice but it was perfectly adequate and my lasagne was lovely and tasty and hot. It was served with a choice of salads and they were very nice too. Unusually my lasagne was served in a bowl. I enjoyed my visit.

An oasis in the centre of Liverpool. Beautiful garden with classic violin soundtrack. Coffee is good and the vibe even better.

When you’re tired of pounding the pavements of Liverpool One and your soul is craving a little elegance, the bistro is the perfect place to unwind over a light lunch or a coffee. Once a chapel on the upper floor, there are views to the courtyards front and back, a high ceiling and the tallest radiators in heatingdom. Menu rather limited but what they do they do very well. The coronation chicken sandwich and the chocolate brownie were faultless, the latte nice and smooth. All this and the oldest building in central Liverpool. Fab!

When we visited it was very busy and extremely noisy. The staff in particular were enjoying themselves and adding to the hulabuloo. Drinks and cakes OK. Won't be on my visit again list.

Bluecoats is situated in the centre of Liverpool. It has an attractive facade, a internal courtyard with plenty of shaded tables and seating which provides a quiet haven within a few yards of Liverpool's vibrant shopping areas. It has meeting rooms, a lecture theatre, and a few craft shops. The bistro provides freshly cooked, uncomplicated but tasty dishes - sandwiches, quiches, etc. The quiet surroundings make this a pleasant change to the many fast food and themed restaurants (Mexican, Spanish etc) that abound in the area.

Excellent service in this pleasant daytime cafe, especially when busy shopping. Great location easy accessible for wheelchair users, and reasonably priced. Food great, and freshly made. Great service. A recommend.

I love dropping in for a cuppa or a lunch bite in this great little cafe with home cooked soups, sandwiches, cakes and other snacks. Brilliant value and always a delight.

I love the bluecoat café! Its a really gem hidden away from the main hustle and bustle of Liverpool. They always have great cakes and sandwiches on offer and you are seated on god old fashioned wooden tables and chairs with plenty of space to spread out. There is free Wi-Fi so I often have colleague and client meetings here as its such a good location and never a problem to get a table. The staff are helpful and charming!! Love it!!

I used to love the garden and cafe at Bluecoat , but after the redevelopment I don't like the cafe, or enjoy sitting in the garden as much, The cafe is in the wrong place , in the natural pathway from the entrance to the garden, it feels like you are sitting in a corridor , with people walking all around you , it is far from comfortable or enjoyable, the food is average , nothing worth making a special visit for.The garden has been ruined , no longer a secret place enjoy a quiet break from the crowds of church street, the best thing about Bluecoat is the Display centre, that is as good as ever.

Always a free table, child friendly, good staff. However choose the food that is going to be made fresh. Falafel and kofties are dry - obviously been reheated.

A beautiful place to eat with a great menu and a lovely atmosphere. The staff are friendly and the service is quick. I recommend the falafel burger - Delicious.

I am not a fan of the bluecoat, even though I am a local born & bred. I find the cafe area quite stale smelling, which is off putting to say the least. Then you have a door leading into the walled garden, so if you sit near the door you get smells of cigarette smoke, off-putting to say the least, especially when you are a non-smoker. The food is over-priced, by far and again the smelly stale surrounding's, don't exactly make me want to eat here let alone buy a cup of tea!The garden out back, when we visited is littered with disgarded cigarette end's. Two rather scruffy guy's with can's of alcohol of some description where dossing out, one sleeping on the bench the other drinking from a can of booze adding to the already empty can's under the bench...Frankly a dull, dreary place that is very foul smelling and in desperate need of a good scrub and clean-up.

In Liverpool we are blessed with so many great building's,the architecture is amazing both modern and old and The Bluecoat Chambers is one such stunning building.You cannot fail to be impressed by Liverpool city centre Oldest building at over 300 year's.It's nice sitting in the courtyard and just chilling away from the crowd's that swarm around this shopping district of Livrpool or pop into this superb restaurant for a bite to eat to a refreshing drink in this grade 1 listed building.Very easy to locate on SCHOOL LANE .If your planning a meal or drink in THE BLUECOAT opening hour's are;Monday to Saturday,8am till 6pm.Sunday,10am till 6pm.A wonderful building and well worth visiting.

Come to the Blue coat chambers every so often theres a couple of places to eat and get a coffee and some arts and craft places plus a few shops and a nice court yard were it's surprisingly quiet for the middle of town. I Popped into the upstairs bistro with my partner and a friend back in August our friend had been before. Staff seem nice as does the place it can get quite busy and really they could do with a better layout of tables. The food itself is nice I enjoyed the club sandwich pretty chilled atmosphere, worth a try!

Lovely cafe on school lane area.Very friendly staff that are happy to help in anyway.The outside area is great on a dry day to sit and people watch.I would go back here for more than coffee but in this instance. Didn't have the time to eat.

I was rather lost and confused walking around the bluecoat but the staff were very friendly and pointed me in the right direction. They helped me with the menu and erre very friendly too. I had a cauliflower soup which I had never had beforem it was tasty and well cooked. The atmosphere was welcoming too I felt very comfortable and as a bonus for me they had some ABBA playing too. I woild certainly recommend this place :)

We like visiting the Bluecoat Centre (not to be confused with the Blue Coat secondary school - top of every league table). After enjoying the art exhibition we trotted upstairs for something to eat.Ooh, nice quiet restaurant. Not huge (good) and tables a good distance apart (not keen on the trend for putting tables very close together). Bar is good-looking - dark wood. Great bar guy who served us our orange juices promptly. He was interested in us and helpful - nice chat Mr Barman.We were happy with our food - it arrived promptly and was tasty. Coffee afterwards was perfect also.Just loved being in Bluecoat - it's the oldest building in Liverpool - 300 years!Afterwards, we had a walk through the Bluecoat gardens at the rear - very peaceful and quiet. You'd never know you were in the middle of a bustling busy city! The arts and crafts shops adjacent to the gardens are delightful. We also popped into the card / art / gift shop in the front courtyard on our way out where we bought some birthday cards and beautiful wrapping paper.If you want a quiet hour with decent food and good service then try Bluecoat Upstairs.

Called in for lunch on my own felt very comfortable there.The cafe has a very nice atmosphere and the staff are very friendly.Had an egg mayo sandwich and some hot choc {lovely}.

The Bluecoat Bistro upstairs is one of the nicest meals I have had in Liverpool. We did wait a while for the meals but hey, so worth it. Fresh, hot, tasty, plentiful and amazing value. It wont be long before we return.

Eat indoors or if the weather permits eat alfresco in the lovely garden. Nice food, reasonably priced, helpful staff. It's worth a visit.

Loved the food and staff, an excellent alternative to Fact cafe now no longer an option for my anti- veggie partner!

I've visited Bluecoat Chambers for years, my mum used to bring sandwiches for us to eat in the lovely tranquil walked garden during city centre shopping trips. The quirky craft shops and art displays within the beautiful buildings make this a fantastic destination for tourists and locals, today there was a large group of Spanish school kids touring through, at the same time as a wedding reception was in full swing. There was a great atmosphere, helped by good weather.What consistently lets this place down is the service in the café, which frankly is horrible! Particularly the female server, she is so unfriendly and unhelpful, today she actually seemed angry. So disappointing, I had taken a visitor there, we didn't mind that the garden was half closed off for the wedding, it was nice to watch the party, but the tables were not cleared at all and were dirty. I had to take my food back twice because it wasn't cooked through, and I really wouldn't have minded as they were obviously busy, but really, if this lady hates her job and customers as much as she appears to, she should leave! (It's not the first time we've encountered her)

Great food at the upstairs in the blue oat. All food looked good and tasted great. Relaxed atmosphere

If you visit the Bluecoat and think that the lovely little café on the right as you go in is all that's on offer, turn left instead and go upstairs to Upstairs. On one side you have a view over the front courtyard of the beautiful Bluecoat building set back from the busy shopping street which is why I tend to sit on the other side to avoid distractions. When you sit down you are presented with a menu of salads, sandwiches and more substantial offerings and drinks aplenty. The staff are friendly, efficient and very quickly bring you edible works of art - seriously, even the wraps are beautifully presented. The surroundings are relaxed and it's very tempting to snuggle up in one of the sofas with a book and forget to go home. Just be aware that sometimes Upstairs is closed for a private function (superb place for a wedding reception) so if you're making a special trip it might be wise to ring and check. It's not the cheapest place, but the quality of food and drink is faultless so in my view it's worth the tiny extravagance.

Went on a Sunday between two exhibitions. Upstairs is quite different from downstairs. Willing and helpful staff knowledgeable about vegetarian requirements too. Simple food very well prepared, the hungry one amongst the four of us had to finish 3 other meals. The soup and sandwich is excellent value, the falafel was also well prepared and plentiful. Food on the neighbouring tables also looked good. While there, you can also visit the interesting shop and the odd exhibition.

Cake was the best we had whilst in Liverpool. Lovely staff, gave tips for trip and all were spot on. Service was excellent and even though cake and tea was a little expensive it was worth it

This has a very nice feel to it. The old Bluecoat School building is now a modern space for eating in, viewing art and also housing a small group of independent shops, including a second hand book shop, record shop and crafty-type outlets. The food was good and at very reasonable prices and it was lovely to relax and enjoy the restaurant there. Well worth a visit.

Very nice surroundings and very good service. The couches are very comfortable and not overcrowded. Well worth a visit !!!!

pleasant surroundings, nice staff approach, food is average , nice varied menu a little more than average prices

Poor food-sandwich looked like it had been ready made and put in the fridge as bread was cold/slightly hard (not the freshest) and butter was rock hard (as I tried scraping it off). This put me off so I only eat half and was still hungry when I left. Expensive for what we had. Shame because the building is lovely and could be so much more. Will not be returning sorry.

just behind the busy shops of Liverpool one is the Upstairs bistro of the BueCoat, a small yet nice menu great for brunch and afternoon tea, try the eggs benedict! and while you are there get a taste of some art exhibition too!

We arrived for lunch, no one came to give us menus for 15 mins ad it was no busy.Evetally we got menus and ordered a bottle of wine drect from the bar.Then it was about 30 mins before our order was taken, a waitress had come to us earlier and I asked wat the soup of the day was, ten after informing me she walked away.The fish and chips arrived, the chips were fine but te fish was tiny inside a lot of batter, not worth £10.50, my soup was very good but it arrived with one small slice of thin bread, I have never had soup served with only slice of bread, I did ask for more and one more slice was brought out.It is a pity that that the staff and kitchen staff let the place down as it is a great place to go and the barman was very good, he asked us about our meal and we told hi and he said he would tell the kitchen.

"This is for the café, not the restaurant. A haven in the city, such a credit to Liverpool."

We came here for lunch, it was quite busy and some of the tables were unavailable and so this meant that there was less space to sit. We waited a while to be served and for the table to be cleared. Our meals arrived separately, without any cutlery or drinks. We had to find out where our drinks were and then had to reorder them. My salad was too oily and disappointing, it might have been better if they had put the dressing in a separate container. I ordered a coffee which was completely forgotten so I had to go and reorder, one of the staff at the bar was reading a paper, although there were tables still eating.