The Bookbinder in Liverpool

Been twice now and very happy with the food and service

Amazing place, we had Sunday roast, it was one of the best I've had

Delicious coffee and friendly staff.

Nice little free house come library

Nide folks and a good selection of beers and ales.

Lovely quirky ex book shop that is now a cafe and bar. Beautiful 30s style, huge windows let in the sunshine. Great range of regional beers and staff very friendly (specifically a blonde girl). It's only small so get in there quick !

Such a gorgeous little place, just had a few drinks outside as it was a nice day, recommended.

Stopped off for a spot of lunch on a rainy Saturday. Lovely, cosy atmosphere and friendly service. Went for the Ploughman's sharing platter. 3 cheeses, a generous sized portion of patè, sourdough toast, sausage rolls and eggs. Yummy. Our dog was welcome too!

Went for a Sunday roast wasn’t upto scratch at all veg wasn’t cooked properly or felt like it was just warmed up, beef was very over done one of the kids got chicken tenders and the chicken was incredibly greasy you would think with such a limited menu it would be top draw, 1st time there for food won’t be going agin wasn’t worth it.

Visited with a friend today for coffee and catch up. Atmosphere was very laid back and staff very friendly.

Very nice food, great staff and ales.

From the decor, to the food and the quality of the service. It's all 5 stars from me. A favourite when in Liverpool!

Excellent food in nice surroundings. The chef was very good but a bit grumpy.

A warm, relaxing atmosphere. Great live music. Friendly staff and amazing food. Definitely worth going.

Really nice little bar on Lark Lane. Not had a glass of lager in decades, the unheard of German brand I was served was fantastic, the staff were spot on with their recommendations.

It's tiny and cramped but that's the charm I suppose.

8 plus a baby for breakfast.....food was truly wonderful!!! A lovely busy little gem....thanks to all who work there!!

Great service provided by Victoria and Mya. Drinks provided quickly, very polite, excellent service. Would go back to the Bookbinder

Best spot on lark lane, great Guinness, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere always. Decor is warm and welcoming and if you come on the right night some talented musicians to boot.

Lovely staff, drinks tasted just how they should. The pictures on the wall made me feel right at home - varied and splendid.

I had the roast beef wreck... It arrived a little late, but the staff were so nice and they compensated me with a drink for the lateness. Really good sandwich, hit the spot.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Bookbinder Bar and Restaurant on Lark Lane in Liverpool, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I walked in, I was captivated by the cozy, eclectic atmosphere that perfectly balances vintage charm with modern touches. The decor, with its rich wood accents, comfortable seating, and a plethora of books lining the walls, creates a warm and inviting ambiance. The drink selection was very impressive, featuring a wide range of expertly crafted cocktails, fine wines, and local ales. The staff are knowledgeable and eager to recommend the perfect pairing for your meal. I tried the house special cocktail, which was a refreshing blend of unique ingredients that left me wanting more. In summary, The Bookbinder Bar and Restaurant is a gem on Lark Lane. Whether you’re looking for a cozy spot for a romantic dinner, a place to catch up with friends, or just a fantastic meal, this establishment delivers on all fronts. Highly recommended!

Wouldn't go out of my way to go back, I’ve had two pretty poor experiences here, the first was last summer, I was walking past late afternoon when it had started to rain, I had my hood up and did not see they had began to drop their awning - they had left it unattended at head hight, leaving me with a nasty gash in my forehead, I was mortified, I messaged them on instagram that I had cut my head open and that I didn’t want to complain but to be mindful as it’s a busy street and I was ignored. Then tonight, after a busy day, me and my partner went for an evening walk and decided to have a white wine spritz in the sun. They waited 15 mins to be served as the bar told them they had no clean glasses. When we did get our drinks, the soda was flat meaning we essentially paid the best part of £17 for watered down wine. Then when we finally sat down, we were told that the outside was closing and he would have to go inside or finish our drinks and leave. When I went to ask if we could at least have the wine changed the waiter had already began moving the tables around us. I had planned to go here for brunch tomorrow with some friends but we’ve relocated plans. Lark lane is a busy street all year around but especially when the weather is good, this isn’t news and a venue like this should put more staff on to at least keep glasses clean. Especially when they charge a premium.

The establishment boasts an appealing exterior and interior ambiance, creating a pleasant atmosphere that pairs well with their delightful coffee. Regrettably, the experience was marred by subpar table service and food preparation. I had initially ordered a full English breakfast with fried eggs and without beans. However, after enduring a 40-minute wait, I was served a full English breakfast with poached eggs, no sausage, and with beans - Completely botching my order. Addressing the error resulted in an additional 15-minute delay for a corrected order. Throughout the wait, it was evident that the staff struggled to keep track of food orders, highlighting the need for a straightforward table numbering system. Given that they already have table numbers on the till, implementing this system would greatly improve the accuracy of order delivery. While the place shows promise as a great spot for drinks, the disappointing food experience leaves much to be desired.

Visited for a roast on Sunday, food was nice but the parsnip served was inedible as it wasn't cooked. Service was OK, atmosphere was relaxing and perfect to catch up with friends

Awful attitude by staff. They were clearly inexperienced and lacked experience. We waited over an hour for the food. The gravy seemed to have msg in it, and was bland.

Cool lark lane vibe on a quiet Monday afternoon, dog friendly. Just got in time for brunch before 3pm! Look forward to return visits

Great place chilled out atmosphere nice chips 🍟! Xxx

What a great little pub, a strong recommend.

Booked a table for 11:30am for brunch with my girlfriend. We arrived on time and were not greeted by anyone at the door, just a sign saying to seat ourselves and order at the bar. It was extremely quiet (there was around 3 other occupied tables in the entire place) so we could've sat anywhere, but decided to take a seat upstairs. We ordered food and drinks at the bar and were given the drinks there. We was told the food we ordered (a full English breakfast, and the brunch sandwich/brioche) would be brought to our table upstairs. 50 minutes later and still no food. We had finished our drinks and were confused as to what was taking so long. The same lady who served us at the bar brought our food upstairs. No apology as to why this had taken so long. When the food came, it just seemed to get worse. The breakfast brioche was sad. One sausage, one piece of bacon, one hash brown, and a slice of cheese (no egg as per my request). The full English breakfast served the beans in what I can only compare to a McDonalds sauce pot. What made the whole situation worse was that both meals were stone cold, and there was egg shell in the scrambled eggs. The toast on the breakfast felt as though it had been waiting to be plated up since the previous day, and there was no butter provided for it. Overall, a shocking experience.

Loved the live music and the atmosphere! The prices are okay. I'd recommend anyone who wanna go here to follow the instagram profile, because there are various events like chess tournament and comedy night.

I recently had the pleasure of stopping by The Bookbinder on Lark Lane, and it quickly became my new favorite spot for a casual bite and a drink. The atmosphere was absolutely delightful - warm and inviting, with friendly staff who made me feel right at home. I opted for the mushrooms on toast for lunch, and I was thoroughly impressed. The portion size was perfect, and the mushrooms were cooked to perfection - bursting with flavor and beautifully seasoned. The toast itself was perfectly crisp, creating a delightful textural contrast.

We never ate, but the beer and the staff are both excellent.

Cosy chairs could be more comfortable

Lovely and warm on a cold day, coffee in fancy mugs, not rushed at all, a great place to catch up with an old friend

Such a disappointing experience today. My friend and I came, my food took twenty minutes. My friends took 45 mins. It was mushrooms on toast. The system for ordering and waiting for drinks is insane. Real bottle neck up at the front. Totally stressful. Food poor. Beans on toast had lots of salt on it. Balsamic dressing on poached eggs. It was inedible. We go out on a Saturday for lunch as a treat after a hard week at work. This is not the experience we expect and we won't be coming back.

Really Cool Pub. Good beers, we had a drink or two here. We would definitely go back.

Lovely pub, fantastic food and cracking beer - highly recommend!!

I give it a three stars but only for the atmosphere and cute setup. The food is really bland unfortunately and therefore overpriced for what it is.

I was in this place today with my sister. I wanted to treat her to a belated birthday lunch. My sister lives around the area and said she'd wanted to try it as it looks nice. I have to say that I am completely baffled by the 5 star reviews that I'm seeing, and I'm wondering are we all actually talking about the same place? Maybe Friday is an off-day or something,who knows. Food and drinks have to be ordered at the bar - there is no table service,which is just a palaver,especially when seated upstairs. And as is standard today, the food was mediocre, the prices were pretty ridiculous for the standard of food you get and the staff had a "don't really wanna be here" vibe to them, but I can't say I blame them,because after about 15 minutes in there, i didn't want to be there either.If we get good service when we eat out, we always leave a good tip, but we didn't on this occasion,so we left no tip. I can almost guarantee that come this time next year, this place will go the way of so many food establishments on Lark Lane - ripped out,refurbished and renamed. Which is a sad state of affairs really for everyone involved. Eating out these days in this country just feels like a massive p*ss take, but it felt even more so for me here. We won't be going back to 'The Bookbinder'

Literally adore this place. It's our home from home. Plum porter? Yes please 😍

Love this place one definitely to visit if in Lark lane Liverpool

Called in for a cup of tea in our wander through Lark Lane. Super friendly staff and efficient service. Nice vibe to the place with all ages present. Food looked good too.

Cozy cafe at the end of lark lane! Really welcoming staff with lots of games and books around the seating to give you something to do while you wait for food or drinks. Lovely coffee and food was also really good we had the beef sandwich and the breakfast stacker and was really happy with them tasted amazing. Also definitely recommend trying the ring game as it is harder than it looks.

Tried to order food at 3.05pm. Told by staff their kitchen had closed at 3pm. Tables still had menus displayed on them. Way to capture passing trade! Doubt I'll be going back. Which is a shame, because from the outside, it seemed like a nice place.

Just had coffee ,nice place on lark lane

One of the best places on Lark Lane. Great venue, great atmosphere, lovely staff

This place was honestly the worst dining experience I've ever had in the 34 years on this earth. And that is being kind. My wife and I visited the Bookbinder on 7/10 at around 11ish with our two American friends. They wanted to experience their first English breakfast and having been here before we thought we would take them. When we entered it was a very strange atmosphere, completely different to what we had previously experienced. No one greets you and after exchanging a few looks for the bar staff, I made my way over and was told to grab a menu and seat ourselves. I then seen a small sign the right when walk in that said 'Grab a menu and order at the Bar'. Very very strange for a restaurant we thought. We then sat ourselves upstairs and ordered. Our food arrived within about 10/15 minutes an because we ordered separately to our friends, my wife and I's came first. Before the young girl finished placing our plates I could see multiple hairs on one of our plates. As I went to take them off I could see they were fully wrapped around and stuck to the bacon. As my wife began to bork, I then inspected the rest of her plate. I was horrified to find not only a small black hair on her egg but also what looked like fluff from a jumper on the other side of her egg. This tipped us over the edge and as the young lady approached us with cutlery I showed her our plates and she was visibly embarrassed. She offered us a full refund. As our American friends were very hungry they said they were happy to wait for their food. After another 5 minutes their food arrived and they began to inspect their plates. One of our friends was then horrified to find another hair completely wrapped around their vine tomatoes. We then all began to bork. I was livid and embarrassed that we had proudly wanted to show them what an English breakfast should be like, only to be served food with more hair than you'd find on a hairdressers floor. I then made my way downstairs and approached the young lady and asked her what is going on? Do the chefs not check their food? Does anyone own a hair net in this place? I then looked inside the kitchen and instantly realised where all these hairs had come from. I could see a very hairy male chef with a dark beard who wasn't wearing a hair or beard net. A few seconds later I then say another male chef without a hair net as well. The lady again was mortified and agreed to refund our friends. We are honestly not the moaning type and if it was one hair we would be willing to let that slide as mistakes happen. There was a feeling of total negligence from those in the kitchen, chefs who love what they do would not send food out like that. I hate to say it, but please avoid this place like the plague, unless you want to be scarred for life. We couldn't eat for the rest of the day and we still feel sick now thinking about it. I can honestly say I don't think we will ever be able to go for breakfast again. So thanks BookBinder. If I could give this place minus stars I would but I have given the service 1 star and that is purely for the girl who refunded us. I would be interested to know when this place was last checked by the food standards agency.

This place was honestly the worst dining experience I've ever had in the 34 years on this earth. And that is being kind. My wife and I visited the Bookbinder on 7/10 at around 11ish with our two American friends. They wanted to experience their first English breakfast and having been here before we thought we would take them. When we entered it was a very strange atmosphere, completely different to what we had previously experienced. No one greets you and after exchanging a few looks for the bar staff, I made my way over and was told to grab a menu and seat ourselves. I then seen a small sign the right when walk in that said 'Grab a menu and order at the Bar'. Very very strange for a restaurant we thought. We then sat ourselves upstairs and ordered. Our food arrived within about 10/15 minutes an because we ordered separately to our friends, my wife and I's came first. Before the young girl finished placing our plates I could see multiple hairs on one of our plates. As I went to take them off I could see they were fully wrapped around and stuck to the bacon. As my wife began to bork, I then inspected the rest of her plate. I was horrified to find not only a small black hair on her egg but also what looked like fluff from a jumper on the other side of her egg. This tipped us over the edge and as the young lady approached us with cutlery I showed her our plates and she was visibly embarrassed. She offered us a full refund. As our American friends were very hungry they said they were happy to wait for their food. After another 5 minutes their food arrived and they began to inspect their plates. One of our friends was then horrified to find another hair completely wrapped around their vine tomatoes. We then all began to bork. I was livid and embarrassed that we had proudly wanted to show them what an English breakfast should be like, only to be served food with more hair than you'd find on a hairdressers floor. I then made my way downstairs and approached the young lady and asked her what is going on? Do the chefs not check their food? Does anyone own a hair net in this place? I then looked inside the kitchen and instantly realised where all these hairs had come from. I could see a very hairy male chef with a dark beard who wasn't wearing a hair or beard net. A few seconds later I then say another male chef without a hair net as well. The lady again was mortified and agreed to refund our friends. We are honestly not the moaning type and if it was one hair we would be willing to let that slide as mistakes happen. There was a feeling of total negligence from those in the kitchen, chefs who love what they do would not send food out like that. I hate to say it, but please avoid this place like the plague, unless you want to be scarred for life. We couldn't eat for the rest of the day and we still feel sick now thinking about it. I can honestly say I don't think we will ever be able to go for breakfast again. So thanks BookBinder. If I could give this place minus stars I would but I have given the service 1 star and that is purely for the girl who refunded us. I would be interested to know when this place was last checked by the food standards agency

Took our daughter here for lunch whilst visiting her at Uni. Loved the atmosphere and the staff were really friendly. Good drinks but the food was very average. We had the burgers …..salad needs dressing and the chips were far too dry !

Very cozy place, we went for a coffee and it was very good

I love the bookbinder! Such a charming and rustic venue, the decor and ambience is lovely and made me feel really at ease and happy. My drinks were fab and i was offered many cocktail recommendations as well as beer options by the lovely Rosie and Aaron! They were so sweet and friendly, offering amazing service, so much so I came back for breakfast the next morning and was super satisfied with the quality of the food. The full english was delicious and I have to point out the mushrooms were incredible! Overall I am definetely coming back for more fun when I'm in Liverpool again, it was a great experience at the Bookbinder!

Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff. Would highly recommend. Planning a trip back to sample the cocktails 🍸

Stopped off at The Bookbinder on Saturday morning for a quick bite, ended up ordering the Full English and a French Toast, came really quickly and was lovely. Staff were really nice and attentive, and was more than happy to get anything we needed.

Came to Bookbinder with my parents last month and had a really great experience. Staff behind the bar were really lovely - my dad got chatting to the brown haired boy behind the bar bout football and everyone working went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. We order two brunches and a sandwich; food quality was great and arrived really quickly. The vibe of the venue was really lovely and we heard they have a chess club on a Tuesday night which my father and I will be sure to check out!

The Breakfast was great, looking forward to coming back to try the cocktails later! Would absolutely recommend it here!

Had a lovely sharing platter, olives hummus meats & bread, nice coffee lovely friendly staff, nice atmosphere clean toilets

Quirky, fun bar for a relaxing drink or three. Spent a couple of hours here and really enjoyed it.

We have been taking lunch here before flying out of Liverpool airport since the pandemic. Today’s meal was awful. They have changed the menu to snacks. Wanting a more substantial meal the girl behind the bar suggested the £12 all day breakfast. It was in if you like cold sausage, hard poached egg, slinky cold mushrooms and dry cold very fatty steamy bacon! The baked beans were ok. Total rubbish

Worse breakfast that we have experienced for a long time . Fatty undercooked bacon . Undercooked sausage and hard poached eggs . Very disappointed and not cheap .

Adore this place, 2nd time visiting this weekend with the market also on. The coffee tastes so bloody good! Such a nice vibe in there, friendly staff & great coffee, what more do you want!

Ok, my photo doesn’t do it justice but the food here is so delicious. We ordered the Roast Beef Wreck sandwich and the Deli Board – every element is meticulous prepared and cooked to perfection. The roast beef is super tender, and so flavourful paired with the melted, gooey mature cheddar. The portions on the deli board are incredibly generous; I mean, look at the amount of cheese you get for £14? An absolute steal. It’s worth noting that this place is also dog-friendly, a huge win for dog parents like us. This place is easily our new favourite spot for brunch/lunch and I’m eagerly looking forward to returning.

Decided to come here after seeing they do Sunday roasts. The main door off the lane was blocked by people so we went through a side door near the bar. After standing there for a bit one of the bar staff told us to just sit anywhere that was free. We went upstairs and sat for a bit wondering if anyone would take our order or if we order at the bar - I went to check but then saw a sign as I walked down the stairs (by the main door, which I didn’t enter through) indicating it’s the latter - fine. Ordered two beef roast dinners which seemed to take ages to come. When they did arrive the waitress put the plates down and she informed us that the cutlery lives downstairs. So, I made another trip downstairs and back up again, this time with cutlery. The plate was topped with a massive, mostly burnt, Yorkshire pudding which I had to try and work around to get to the rest of the food. What lay beneath it was equally unappealing. For starters the beef was in fact not roasted, but consisted of two slices of cheap cut sirloin (maybe?) with a strip of fat. It had been fried long enough that it was black speckled and had the texture of a car tyre. The vegetables were generally undercooked and had a crunch (except for the roast potatoes, which were cold). The whole thing was swimming in gravy and I can only imagine this was to try and disguise everything else. Had the server come back to the table to check how everything was, I would’ve mentioned that my food wasn’t brilliant, but nobody came. I figured I could say something on the way out but there was only the person on the bar who was serving drinks. At the end of the day, it wasn’t their fault and there’s nothing they can do about it as I’m leaving! Overall, avoid unless you want to eat below par food at above average prices. It’s sad that this is now the case in many places on Lark Lane which seem to operate on a similar basis.

I go to lark lane a lot, and there’s many lovely restaurants, but bookbinder is not one of them. We ordered 3 full english breakfasts and a beef sandwich, of which the sandwich was burnt and the breakfasts were cold. I politely tried to let them know there was an issue with the food, and was met with a bad attitude from the waitress, who just walked off after I let her know. We can tolerate mistakes with the food but when it is dealt with like this it ruins the experience completely. It’s disappointing because I wanted to bring my friends somewhere nice, but clearly didn’t come to the right place.

Wonderful service and a top class breakfast!

Warm, lovely inside, great beer, great music and conversations. I recommend.

Best avocado toast I’ve ever had! 10/10

Delicious food, wonderful place, perfect service. A good place to take a break, in one of Liverpool's best known places, Lark Lane. Go with friends, alone or with your dog. Dog friendly. Good food and drink.

Great little place. Excellent B

Really cute, cozy place. Love the bookish decor and the fact that they have board games available to play. Really nice atmosphere. I also really enjoyed the beans on toast. I appreciated the amount of vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.

This restaurant serves very good food, but the staff who work within this restaurant have a weird attitude to the clients for every time we come in. No one greets us, we feel unseen even though people are constantly looking and no one is interested or take notice for a long time. The manager each time sits leans forward and facing back to the clients and doesn’t react to new clients. We tried 3 times, but even after we sat down, no one even came to us with a menu. We will never come back.

Called in for food after the race for life in Sefton park. Service was great - a little wait at the bar to place our order but completely understandable with an event just finishing. Food arrived in a good time and tasted delicious - all 8 of us couldn't fault a thing!

Really bad food. Naan bread came with a plate of hummus but had stains from salad water on it so was clearly off someone elses plate. Really expensive also. Avoid.

Waited an hour for two disappointing breakfasts

Fabulous place, great food and atmosphere

This is a very nice casual trendy bar that serves food. Outdoor tables are available. Books to read. Games to play. Popular with students

Very dog friendly. expensive thou.£5 a pint of German beer. Food expensive £12 50. Burger and chips.same for fish and chips.

The staff is very friendly, creating a good atmosphere. It's a shame that we were served a bottle of white wine that wasn't chilled; we had to put it in the ice bucket and wait for quite a while.

Foods ok, been a few times, a bit inconsistent, nice atmosphere and good drink choices.

Great place. Friendly staff. Great choice of drink

10/10 burger game at a good price, bonus points for bringing a bottle of mayo rather than a micro pot like most places do

The food was really very good with large portions and the service at the bar was friendly and prompt in spite of the staff being under pressure on a busy Sunday. Our drinks were lovely and it was great to sit in a relaxed atmosphere playing a board game while we waited for our meals. Unfortunately, the wait for food was over an hour with the kitchen clearly struggling with service and washing up, but we weren't too hungry to wait and we left feeling really happy and relaxed after a lovely lunch. Also the toilets were clean and nicely presented which is a rare thing in restaurants and cafes of this size. Thanks to all for making us so welcome.

1 Hour wait for 2 meals when it was practically empty.

Was served two off beers on the bounce in here. Told the bartender about the first one and they took it off and gave me a replacement, but they put it straight back on again when they thought I wasn't looking. When the second beer also turned out to taste funky I decided it was best to just leave. They clearly have no idea how to keep beer properly and have a total disregard for their customers.

Bew burger I've eaten for ages! Nice atmosphere. Very good value. Also the coffee is outstanding! Highly recommended!

A really nice bar with good food and a nice atmosphere, pleasant staff, a good place for a drink, eat and chat, query a visit if you are in the area.

Love the atmosphere. Food is delicious and cocktails are lovely. Staff helpful and friendly. We've only just started going but been twice this weekend 😊 Thanks, glad we've found you!

Brilliant place to go .. Great decor

Good selection of beers didn't have any food so cannot comment here. Outside street seating in sun, dogs allowed inside.

Chilli good My friend enjoyed the BLT

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and great food

Poor service.had to ask for cutlery which arrived dirty. No napkins. Poor quality food.been all over lark lane will never step foot in here again.

Only stopped for a cuppa after a lovely walk around Sefton Park. Seems like a lovely place, surprisingly spacious, nice decor and clean toilets. All the basics being good, we plan to return to eat. Will update

Brilliant place for a cooked breakfast!

I enjoyed a couple of perfect pints of Timothy Taylor's Boltmaker.

I came here for lunch with my friend at around 2pm on a Saturday, ordered 1 meal and two small plates, the coffee was very nice and the atmosphere was good with friendly staff. There ends the positives, we were waiting over 1.5 hours for our food to arrive, given very little reassurance that it was actually going to arrive having to ask multiple times "what on earth was happening". Finally the food came, and we wrangled some free drinks (upon our very reasonable request). Another thing, although not the places fault, a very rude customer (in an ugly red versace jumper) allowed his filthy pooch to clamber all over me (my friend exclaimed "what da dog doin") whilst I was still eating my luke warm burger and refused to acknowledge this inconvenience, something that I imagine happens a lot with the amount of k-9s around the place. Although a lovely setting and atmosphere, the experience was unfortunately shadowed by extremely slow service, something that seems to be a reoccurring theme reading other reviews. May give another chance but wouldn't count on it.

Poor food and very expensive. £16:50 for a large G&T and a pint of lager. £5 cheaper across the road. Service was pleasant which was its only saving grace

Always do a perfect Cortado coffee.Staff heat the glass with boiling water before making Cortado. This makes all the difference as coffee is always piping hot.

Cosy and chilled bar with a good drink selection and friendly service. Great singer on too when we visited on a Thurs night. Would definitely return.

The roast beef was very tough. The roast potatoes were dry and cold. The Yorkshire pudding was tasteless and dry. What on earth is the stuffing about that you are selling? The ‘service’ was offered reluctantly. The tables were full of dirty used cups, plates etc. It wasn’t particularly busy and the two roasts ordered still took 40 minutes to arrive.