The Hungry Monk in Sefton

So our last visit here was not a great success, but we thought it could have been a one off. Nope, yesterday visit was even worse. Staff are excellent I hasten to add, but the kitchen needs sorting. I ordered the soup and the steak and caramelised onion wrap, wife had the omelette with 3 fillings. The soup was OK, but to be frank it could easily have been sautéed onions and some generic stock disguised as French onion soup. The Steak wrap was incredibly poor. I have never inbeatingbout come across pieces of steak so tough and the wrap itself was like cardboard. Wife ordered 3 egg omelette with side salad, cheese ham and mushroom filling. No mushrooms at all in the offering and one inch square piece of ham. We were happy to give it another go after a previous poor visit, but twice bitten and all that. There are many places to eat in Southport, avoid this place unless it advertises a new chef is installed.

Lunchtime place was nearly empty. Was here a few years ago and was packed at lunchtime. Had burger, chips and 2 onion rings pretty poor for price other half had tapas. Meals just about warm. Very poor quality compared to previous visits.

What an absolute stupendous place! The food choice is insane and tasted absolutely amazing. My husband had some grazers and could not stop telling me how ‘epic’ it was. As a vegetarian usually my choices are limited to a pasta dish and a veggie burger but this place had soo many different options I felt like I was being treated! Drinks menu is vast and has something for everyone and the desserts were divine. The portions are incredibly generous so much so it was like having Christmas dinner and we went for a lie down afterwards! I simply couldn’t recommend this place enough so much so we’ve already planned our next visit. I must visit in Southport for anyone! Oh and the staff were fabulous!

Omg what a find, staying in southport for the night and am i so glad i came across this place . The service by all especially the young lady with the pigtails sorry didnt get your name, was excellent and a credit to the owner. Food was sooo nice and reasonable priced. Im from Liverpool but would definitely travel back just for food. AMAZING thankyou

Me and my wife have been coming here for years every time we visit Southport. The food is great, good drink selection, lovely staff and cozy atmosphere. Booked a table for wife’s birthday with parents, in-laws and the dogs. Had a fantastic time. Natalie a lovely lady who works there accidentally knocked one of the dog bowls over which didn’t bother us much yet she insisted gin treating us to a free round of drinks. After paying the bill I hadn’t realised the drinks were added due to wanting to pay before parents or in-laws got the chance. However after leaving Natalie had phoned me to explain what happened and asked if i could come back to be refunded for the drinks. Honestly is a rare thing these days so will definitely be coming back here and would highly recommend others to do so. Will be visiting again there soon. Thanks again Natalie

What an unexpected fabulous evening. Came with my daughter and Tilly the dog for dinner. The staff were all fabulous and made us so welcome even providing a freshly cooked sausage for Tilly. The food was excellent. The steak I had was beautifully cooked and so tender. Cocktails were lovely. An added bonus was the Shania Twain tribute act. Would highly recommend this restaurant. It was delicious

What a nice setting for starters, Like an old school bar with immaculate surroundings ambient lighting loved it as soon as I walked in. Table service was spot on no waiting around and food was spot on. Had chicken wings starter no coating just deep fried with ranch sauce and Frank's hot sauce taste sensation with no coating just lovely. Rob eye steak medium rare spot on with sweet potato fries, mushrooms, peppercorn sauce and side salad. Have been let down so many times eating out lately what a lovely surprise would highly recommend for families and live acts on the weekends. Unfortunately had to leave just as an 80s tribute act was about to come on. Could hear Maddona as we were going on with our night wanted to go back but will have to wait until next weekend.

Lovely staff. Food whilst good could have been hotter. Elvis tribute terrible. We have been many times before but won't be rushing back. Gents toilets disgraceful, dirty and no soap.

We had a lovely meal at The Hungry Monk. The food was very good & the service was excellent. There were seven of us, and we ordered seven different meals. This didn't present a problem. All the meals were served at the same time, all the food was nice and hot, everybody thoroughly enjoyed their selected dish, with seven clean plates at the end! We would recommend The Hungry Monk to anyone visiting Southport. Their menu is extremely extensive. If you can't find something you like, I think you'd probably be better off staying at home! Great food with great service from very friendly & helpful staff.

Never disappointed, food amazing, staff friendly and attentive, ambience perfect. Come long and enjoy if you have never been you won't regret it !

Tasty food.. Lovely helpful staff.. Enjoyed the experience so much we went back the next night and again was not disappointed. It really is a great place to eat..

We fell upon this place by chance, but what an amazing find. We were welcomed immediately and browsed the huuuuuge menu. I decided to have the chicken skewer, which was served with flat bread and salad, along with a choice of potatoes or rice. I chose the dauphinoise potatoes and they were a meal in itself. Beautifully tender sliced potatoes topped with cheese. Totally delicious. Hubby chose the gammon. It was topped with 2 fried eggs and served with salad and a choice of potatoes. He chose chips. We don't usually eat dessert, but I had the most indulgent Nutella and crunchie sundae. Hubby chose apple and blackberry crumble and custard. The service was impeccable and very friendly. The food was second to none. More than highly recommended. We will definitely be back for more.

Visited for the first time on a Saturday night. The live entertainment was superb (David Marshall) and without exception all the staff were friendly and attentive and looked happy to work here. We had a great meal too. Can’t believe only just discovered this place and will certainly visit again.

Really is the best restaurant is Southport. Food is fantastic and staff really friendly. Had another steak cooked to perfection last night, thank you very much! 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals!

Stumbled across this quirky bar on a visit to Southport, had a drink at the bar and booked a table for the evening as we liked the look of the place. The food was very good, the staff were excellent and we weren’t rushed. My only comment would be to move some of the tables away from the bar as it is more like a restaurant and there was no room to sit at the bar and have a drink after the meal. All in all a good experience and we will be back.

We had a 60th birthday celebration here last night and could not fault the whole evening. The food was lovely, great atmosphere and a fantastic Abba Tribute act. Many thanks to John, Natalie and all the staff who worked hard in accommodating our requirements for a large number of guests.

Visited today to celebrate a 40th with 3 generations (14-73) and a dog. We are regulars as this is our 3rd visit this year but that is because we love the relaxed atmosphere and fabulous food. The staff are so lovely and friendly and it is our favourite place to go to eat in Southport. I walked past this quirky restaurant so many times over the years and wish I’d ventured in sooner.

Went here for Christmas Party night with 12 friends, have done for the last few years when it's been really good.this year was chaos, overcrowded and people stood up all night. More tables than usual despite being told that the numbers were being reduced. People on the table next to me we're taking drugs (pills) blatantly and shouting from the moment they arrived, even the singer told them to shut the f..k up. The buffet was of Iceland standard and far less quantity than usual. It's the first time I've seen so many people leaving early. I couldn't wait to leave, but I stayed as long as I could bear due my friends being there. I could go on but there's too much to continue with. Will never go to one of these events again.

Food was excellent, the staff are lovely. Had a t bone with dauphinoise potato with a blue cheese sauce, delicious, definitely recommend and we will return on our next visit to Southport

Aweful, was great but now in decline, wife's burger was burnt, portion size reduced, won't go back ever

Really good lunch today at The Hungry Monk. I'd last visited about four or five years ago (delicious) & was keen to see if it would be the same again. Pleased to say it's still great - welcoming, delightfully haphazard decor, friendly staff and tasty food. Arrived as a walk in with no booking, was greeted and seated quickly. Quickly took my drink order and was left to peruse the extensive menu. It was hard to choose as there were lots of tempting options but I ended up going for the ham and cheese sandwich and steak loaded fries. Efficient service and the food was really great -filling, tasty and well presented . Would love to return in the future.

This is one of our favourite places in Southport. Never had a bad meal there. It isn't Michelin starred, but it's comfortable, clean and a very pleasant place to visit. The menu is really extensive, something for everyone. The staff are lovely. The prices very reasonable. Highly recommended.

Christmas night get together with friends. It was very expensive £65 and we were crammed in barely able to get out of our seat for our lukewarm food. It would appear that only 3 large desserts where put out, once they went, tough luck. Value for money 2/5. Entertainment was good, but a dance floor to fit only 4 people due to the massive overcrowding. The servers doing the drinks were very good too. The Entertainment rescued what would have been a very poor evening.

Not a great experience. Company booked for the Christmas party very disappointed. We got crammed in the corner with no space to get up whatsoever ( obviously overbooked the event ) and we only had 40 minutes to eat our start main & desert then everything was cleared away. A very expensive experience which we won’t repeat……

Pre Covid my wife and I used to come here twice a month, excellent portion size, very large menu with some quirky eats, ( doorstep rarebit and soup) so we were really looking forward to our first visit after Covid. Same head turning interior finding the oddities hung up or on the wall, menu seemed the same. Starters arrived fast and we're OK. But that's where it went downhill. No idea if they were short staffed on the Friday lunchtime, but our mains took a very long time to arrive, with others who had ordered after us getting their orders a good 7 mins before us. No explanation why we had to wait 20 mins, we were seriously worried about our car park ticket running out. My wife's beef stroganoff was , good, I had had this before and wish I'd ordered it. My sirloin skewer with rice though... So the skewer comes hanging over a small pot filled with rice, a small dish of salad and a flat bread only just bigger than my hand, so how the hell do I eat it? I can't drag veg or steak off it because the bowl of rice is about 2mm under the skewer, if I take the skewer off where do I put the food. I was expecting a decent size flatbread so I could make a rap. Ended up eating plain rice until I had created enough room to drag some off the skewer. Now when you order a skewer you expect it to be chargrilled. Nope. To be fair one chunk of pepper showed a bit of brown but the rest off the peppers and onion were pretty much raw. The hunks of steak had no browning on them at all, completely grey and rubbery. Remember I have not got a plate to cut anything up on! The meat hunks would not fit in my mouth, similarly the chunks of raw onion and peppers. No idea if they were short handed, new kitchen staff or they simply cooked up the skewer and either just sent it out or had to do another quickly. I would rather have been told and offered another drink for my wife and I with the original drinks being long gone. Unsure if I'm willing to give it another go or not which is a shame having once been our go to lunch venue.

Managed to get a table on the night (no pre-booking). Didn't really know what to expect. The menu is extensive, the food was pretty good - it's not fine dining, but I don't think it has any pretensions here either. Just good food and decent portions. Service was pretty good for a busy evening and the cocktails are excellent. We also had Neil Diamond to entertain us. I hadn't expected that, and probably would not have picked it, but it was entertaining and enjoyable and added to a fun night out. I will go again.

Amazing place! I've been 3 times now and every time I've been the food was fab! The first time I went i had chicken stroganoff, then steak and ale pie and the 3rd time I had the pulled pork hot dog. I couldn't fault all 3 dishes although I would of liked a bit of salad to go with the hot dog. The service was a bit slow but the staff did amazingly well considering there were only 2 members of staff on and they were really busy. I love the décor too, lovely quirky place. Fab atmosphere with the music playing.

Had a wonderful meal tonight at the hungry monk. It's like a home from home. The kids absolutely loved it and staff went out of their way to make them happy. Food was fab, lovely atmosphere and staff amazing thanks hungry monk

Booked in saturday night for a meal and to watch beatle tribute.It was a great night ,food was very good (we had the tapas ) could'nt fault it. Servers were friendly and effecient. drinks and meal prices very reasonable.The menu caters for all tastes and is enormous.The entertainment was exceptional.Will definitely be visiting again when next in southport and can't recommend high enough.

3 adults 3 children ribs chips and beans,sausage and chips,chicken nuggets and chips aduts 1 main chicken and black pudding and the other two adults had 4 or 5 sharing dishes 3 fresh orange 1 soda and orange 1 water and 1 pint diet coke.3 puddings ice cream sundae,sticky toffee pudding and custard and chocolate brownie and custard.£80.Only issue was the chicken nuggets were not too good,otherwise everything else good.Staff were very helpful.Will go again

Very quirky restaurant serving quite a variety of freshly prepared food at a really good price. We went with friends when there was a fabulous soul duo on singing loads of great songs and we got up and had a little dance too. Food was lovely served by very friendly staff and delicious. Sadly I couldn’t eat it all and had no room for dessert which is most unlike me but we did stay all evening and had a brilliant time. Young team who were very engaging and looked after us superbly well. Can’t fault you and will definitely be coming back.

We have been to the hungry monk so many times. The chips are to die for. A very wide selection to suit all needs on the menu. The food is amazing and the staff are always polite and curtious.

Remembered this place as somewhere to get generously portioned, tapas-style food. Now it will be remembered for the longest ever wait for a jacket potato!The menu was really overfacing with far too much on it and our food took nearly 40 minutes to arrive. My wife's jacket potato was served in a metal bowl you'd expect to have sizzling fajitas in and my goats cheese sandwich was so enormous that I'd have been happy with half the amount served. To be fair, the food was OK. If you have a family of fussy eaters that love massive portions then this place is perfect. For us, it was a big disappointment and won't be back.

No other word to describe the food other than perfect. We had the chicken platter and a selection of 5 dishes. Each individual dish was cooked perfectly. Chicken was tender and the sauces which accompanied each dish we’re full of flavour. Gutted it’s not on our doorstep as we came here on a break away. Will definitely be coming back to try more of what’s on offer. The restaurant itself is warm and welcoming. The staff were also very polite and welcoming too.

We came for our fifth visit to the monk this week. As ever the food was delicious. The staff couldn't do enough to help. The atmosphere is the best in town. Would highly recommend a visit. Thank you everyone.

My parents, my husband and I chose to eat here as there is a vegetarian / vegan section on the menu which seemed quite promising and it looked cosy and quite stylish inside. The vegan options were two types of curry with chips or rice or half and half, a vegetarian burger which could be made vegan by removing the cheese (served with chips) or mixed pepper, hummus and rocket wrap. All had the (ve) sign next to them. I asked the waitress if the chips were vegan or if they were deep fried in the same fat as the meat. She thought for a second then said if I’d rung ahead to book they could have made vegan chips by frying my chips before anything else that day. This made little sense practically for me as a patron or them as a business changing the oil on a daily basis???? I wasn’t sure how the logistics of that would work. Would I have to eat at a set time to fit around their frying practices. Oven chips would be a reasonable way around this for them. I felt a little aggrieved that they had chips on the menu. Why put them on the menu for vegans if they’re not vegan? I decided to opt for the sandwich instead. This unfortunately was also a fail as there was coleslaw on the plate covering the salad. I asked the waitress if this was vegan. Again, there was a pause and then, noooooo. I don’t think I’m a particularly high maintenance vegan but I do think if a business states something is vegan they should give some consideration to what this actually means. It isn’t like ten years ago when veganism less well understood. As an aside my husband ordered a Thai green vegan curry and was given the vegan monk house curry. All in all we were very unimpressed but we waited so long for our food that we just ate it as we were famished. The decor was nice. The serving staff were pleasant enough. Won’t be going back.

We booked a meal here on the 2nd evening of our break in Southport, Sat 3rd July, the covid measures were good in that our temperature was taken as we went in. However I felt that the tables were a bit close together. It was very dark, candle lit with fairy lights, the inside is quite quirky, on the evening we visited my son & I thought it was very hot in the pub, it could have done with air con really or windows opening. As for the food, the menu is huge. I ordered steak pie with chips & veg, the chips were delicious but the pie had too thick pastry for me, the meat was ok & the veg average. It was so dark I could hardly see what I was eating ! My husband enjoyed his spare ribs more. Our son didn't really enjoy his sea bass fillets with ratatouille & potatoes either. Overall it was too hot & dark in the pub, 2 of us didn't rate the food & we wouldn't return.

We were visiting the area for a few days and decided on the hungry monk . It was worth the visit, the food was very good and the service was aswell. All covid precautions were undertaken pleasantly by the staff. We both enjoyed the atmosphere, quiet but it was lunchtime we would be happy to return when we're in the area again

Found this little place for somewhere to eat after a 1 night stop in Southport. After reading reviews online we thought to give it a go. We were NOT disappointed! I had a sirloin steak and my partner had the rump steak skewers. HUGE portions & my steak was so tasty. Would 100% return for another meal. Thank you

Visited 9 July. Covid precautions AMAZING. Temperature and hand sanitizer before allowed to enter. Table sanitised before our eyes. Congratulations to ALL the Staff working in such conditions. Our omelettes were to die for. A 'must go to' Restaurant if anyone reading. Well done.

My daughter took me here last Sunday with her husband and two boys for my annual Daddy's Day din din. She had no choice as it was me that booked it, having seen it when passing by. Lovely place, really unusual decor, great selection on the menu at very reasonable prices. I went for the liver, bacon, black pudding and onions (yes, I'm an old guy) whilst the sproggettes all went for thoroughly modern pastas and burgers, each of which came with a neat twist. Will be coming again.

My sister and I were staying in Southport for a few days and stumbled across this gem of a place. Called in for an afternoon drink, decided after seeing other customers dishes being served to have a meal. We both had rump steak and we were not disappointed! Cooked perfectly and served with a smile. We ended up booking a table for the entertainment on fri 18th, fabulous night. Great entertainment, great atmosphere and again great service . We were then back again in sat afternoon for a departure meal. We were rembered and that was lovely. We will be definitely be going back when we return. Thanks guys for making our visit another memory xx

We went as a family of 3 for a fathers day meal, the food served was luke warm, fish was not fresh and frozen, very watery, the rump steak was not a rump steak more like thin fatty steak very poor quality food not as good as usual, choice of food was minimal no pasta dishes etc. Overall very disappointed its like its either changed hands or a different chef, either way we wont be visiting again.

Really excellent food at a reasonable price. Large portions. Had the rare steak and it was done perfectly, not overcooked like some places. Nice ambience too.

We went here for dinner whilst staying in Southport (booked in advance). There's a great selection of food and drink to choose from. We both had the Monks House chicken curry. I had it last time we were in Southport and really enjoyed it and it was absolutely delicious again, amazing. Great service from staff, friendly and helpful. Great place, would recommend.

Always a good call visiting this quirky eatery. They have a great menu with good variations on the usual 'chain' menus and we've found the staff to always be a cut above the rest, not afraid to have a friendly word or two.We prefer eating on the few outside tables in the arcade (the HM is in an arcade that cuts between the pedestrianised area of Chapel St & Lord St) as we get the benefit of the enclosed roof but with good ventilation which we prefer in these times.Good quality food and hearty portions. Give them a tray, it's a nice change to the usual culprits of fast food & anodyne big chains.

Myself and my two friends had been waiting so long to get back to our favourite restaurant in Southport and when we finally arrived we weren’t disappointed. The staff are so friendly and the food is amazing, we’ve been a few times in the past and always received excellent service and left feeling very satisfied. The covid safety precautions they have in place were not overbearing but we felt very safe. I would recommend this place to anybody looking for high quality food in a lovely cozy environment.

5 years since my last visit which is far too long and took my partner for the 1st time and I had told her how amazing this place was and how quirky it was too ! She was absolutely blown away by the atmosphere, the staff, particularly Charlie and Jackie, the food and the entertainment. What more could anyone want after being “locked up” these last months ! Staff were so friendly and welcoming and professional and I’d forgotten how that trait is followed throughout Southport where everyone is so friendly and nothing is too much trouble The food was excellent as my previous visits and I just can’t fault the place or the prices. We had 5 tapas to share and a scrumptious bowl of chilli cheese chips and were full.

A little gem tucked away well worth a visit extensive menu quick service and friendly staff the food was delicious

Visited the hungry monk last night for a family dinner on first day opening after lockdown. From being greeted at the door on arriving to saying goodbye after a great dining experience the whole experience was fabulous. The eclectic quirky decor kept us amused while waiting for our mealswhich by the way were served quickly by a lovely chatty waiter & were really delicious we all enjoyed our meals & will certainly be back. This place is a hidden gem being tucked away down an arcade but well worth seeking out.

Wow, we were warned that the restaurant was a bit pricey,but we decided to give it a go. The service was attentive and the setting was good for a small coastal village. We have eaten at many top end restaurants , however, this place is way over priced for what you get . R345 for a lamb curry and R365 for a prawn curry. I assumed for those prices it was for 2 people, however, we were informed the portion size was for one person. We broke the bank and ordered, as we had already ordered our drinks. The food was flavorsome but definitely not worth the price you paid. Owner sat in the corner on his computer and didn’t interact with any of his quests, there were only 8 of us in the entire restaurant. We will definitely not be revisiting this restaurant anytime soon. Their pricing is exorbitant and unaffordable !

Brilliant food great staff somewhere to relax after a long drive and enjoy a meal and a cup of tea and chill

Visited during a rare weekday off between Christmas and New Year. We have ate here many many times and the food is as good as it’s always been. Covid restrictions followed with temperature and hand sanitiser and asking if we were from same household - I read below the person saying about another table not being same household, this is happening all over. We have been out as our household a few times now and people are obviously not following this rule however the staff also aren’t the Police, they can’t demand evidence you’re from the same household and can only take your word for it. I think its extremely unfair to put this on the restaurant staff when they are trying to make money to survive - they are following the rules its everyone else who is not. I had the Lasagna anyway and staff were a delight. Recommend a visit if you’re in the area!

We came here for a family birthday meal as we usually do in large scale but because of covid we had to have it as just our household this time around! We were greeted pleasantly by a member of staff who took our temp and provided us with sanitizer. He asked us if we were all from the same household as per the rules and everyone was wearing a mask whilst moving around the restaurant. It was a 1 in 1 out to use the toilet which was fine.I would class this restaurant as covid safe. We started with the bread and oil!, plenty of bread and the oil dip we couldnt get enough of. I always get the steak although the menu is very broad and i have tried a few of the grazers and they are just as lovely! We also got the monks burger, swinging kebab and the fish stew (which my stepdad said was the best he has ever had and generously portioned as all the meals are to the point he asked for it to take home) We had no problem with our food all fantastic! There was about a 25 minute wait which was no problem as we could have a chat and enjoy being out the house!!!Our only mistake was over endulging on the starters so we couldnt fit in deserts so i cannot comment on them but they looked good when i saw them on other tables! Great night, brilliant staff, felt safe. Highly reccomend.

Visited here today for an early tea with our 2 grandchildren. 1st child's meal came out and following a wait the 3 remaining meals. My meal was cold so asked the waitress could it be heated. 20 minutes passed still no meal and we were asked by a waiter how everything was with our meals. After explaining I was still waiting for my main we received an apology and the waitress returned stating it was being cooked. Half an hour later still no meal and our party had finished eating. I was assured it was ready so we ordered puddings for the children, waffles, cream and chocolate sauce with no ice cream. The puddings came out accompanied with 2 dollops of ice cream. Eventually I got my main course and wish I could say it was worth the wait but it was average. The restaurant was not overly busy and the lack of communication and efficiency with the service left a bitter taste in our mouths. Although the staff were extremely apologetic I would not eat here again.

Our food took 45 minutes from ordering to delivery which I consider a long time as the room was only half full. As we are in the midst of a covid pandemic I am willing to accept there may be staff shortages and special measures in operation. A word from a staff member to apologise for the delay would have gone a long way. The food was on the pricey side and was cooked on the outside but some of the inside was less cooked, The staff were friendly enough and as this is one of the few eateries who open on Mondays we mustn't be too critical.

Must have eaten here 30 times over the last 5 years and it's normally very good. Booked or the first meal out in a long time today. Got there and had no record of my booking, but as luck would have it they could fit us in. I'd been asked to confirm we were all from the same household when I booked. Was shocked when a couple who were sitting at a table behind us were joined by another couple, clearly not from the same household - the "Long time no see!!" gave it away. I asked the lady behind the bar (she's always there) if it was ok to meet your friends in the new tier 2 rules - no she said. I told her the people behind us weren't from the same household. "All we can do is ask," she says. I suggested she could in fact do more, especially when they are making it so obvious. "That's all we have to do", she says, "and anyway you should be wearing a mask if you want to wander about". I had literally taken 2 steps to report this to her. Horrendous attitude from this supposedly responsible person which clearly shows where this place's priorities lie.So if you want somewhere to go to unlawfully and irresponsibly meet your friends for lunch during the pandemic that will ignore the regulations, this is the place for you. If you're responsible and want to actually help prevent the spread of virus, go somewhere that respects the rules. They take your temperature on entry and ask you to sanitise your hands, but that must just be for show. I know times are hard but it's quite sad if they are so hungry for business that they will allow this in their premises. Ironically they've lost my business now.Oh the food - usually good but not so much today. Welsh Rarebit came with uninvited bacon on and was overcooked to the point of being hard with black charred bits. Server brought my food but mis-described it so I thought it wasn't mine and sent it back, Chicken katsu burger was small and uninspiring, but chicken ceasar salad and chilli cheesy chips very good as always, I seriously hope the owner sees this review and has a word.

We have beeen twice recently as we had seen numerous good reviews on a local food review site and thought we havent been for a number of years lets give it another try and see. They were doing their own extended eat out to help out scheme and so we thought well why not as in tier 3 and they need as much support as can and obviously doing this is helping them and us at same time as we thought if we like it then we will go back again and did 2 wks later. We booked for a Thursday evening which was one of the nights they were doing the eat out help out and we both had burger and had every intention of having a pudding, but were too full after our burgers! Hubby had the scottish burger which was a burger and then a layer of haggis, he had one of these last year for the first time when we were in Scotland and he loved it. I just went for the plain burger but it wasnt just a plain burger it was delicious! The chips were lovely and soft on the inside and crispy on the outside and the salad was really tasty and not like a side thing but part of the meal. We went back 2 wks later booking for a Wednesday night and they were nearly full and while we were there some tables emptied and more came in, which was really good to see for them as it was mid week and in tier 3 with numbers of covid on the increase and looking likely there would be a further lockdown (which obviously did happen). The second time we went I had the swinging skewer of steak with dauphinois potatoes and hubby had swinging steak skewer but with chips and they came with salad and flatbread too. Then we made sure we could manage a pudding and so I had sticky toffee pudding with cream and hubby had eaton mess. The dauphinois potatoes were absolutely delicious and so was the steak skewer etc and mmmmmm sticky toffee pudding yum yum! Hubby said the eaton mess was proper eaton mess not like he has had in some places which they do with ice cream and some meringue, but as it is supposed to be and he said it was the best! We will be going back when they reopen too as we seen few other things on menu fancy and as we will have been unable to eat out for 4 wks then why not and maybe try booking for a Friday or Saturday night.

Me and my wife had a burger. Bun was burnt the meat tastless and took forever to come. Wont go again

Great meal and great service - most delicious Dauphinoise potatoes ever. If you're not familiar with Blue Moon draught beer, do sample it here - make sure you ask them to crush the orange in the bottom of the glass, just in case they forget !Following all Covid precautions, so feel perfectly safe.

We originally were going to eat at Le Boulevard but it was closed so tried this place. We had an hour before our movie so thought this was plenty of time to order the food and eat. 50 minutes later we had no food even after my friend got a hold of the waitress and told her we had to go soon. She said to us"It's cooked fresh." Her reason why we had no food. I have cooked fish and chips and burgers before from fresh myself and it didn't take 50 min!!! Finally even if the food would have came we would have had only 5 min to eat it so we had to cancel it.Then they tried to charge us for the two cokes we had--over £7! I said I didn't think we should have to pay because we never even got our food. She said basically if you don't want to pay for it fine. I said we don't and we left.The staff was untrained and very young. Twice they tried to give us someone else's food. (maybe this is what happened to ours???)I would never eat her again...oh yeah, I never ate here in the first place because the food never came!

What a lovely surprise! After a good brisk walk around Hesketh Park, by accident we came across this restaurant and aren’t we pleased we did. Greeted at the door under the Covid instructions and tables all socially distanced. We both enjoyed Liver and Onions, it could not have been better, just what the doctor ordered. Thank you and next time in Southport, we know where to come.

The menu was varied and good, food could have been hotter but was okay. Social distancing was spot on.

Was on a short visit to the area with my wife. Was blessed to stumble across this venue. I must say the service and food was top notch. I am 62 and can honestly say this is my most memorable pub ever. The owners and staff should be very proud.

Been here 3 times now, enjoyed the food n drinks, but sadly the last 2 times was a bit too busy to sit socially distanced, so couldnt relax. Lovely friendly waitress, hope after the pandemic we can enjoy it again

Visited here on the 29th SeptemberI got the full rack of ribs (so did the wife although she could only manage half)Absolutely Gorgeous Ribs and will be coming again for them!Drinks also very goodAlso, they are still doing the discount on Tuesday and Wednesdays but would be happy to pay full price as it was excellent food, drink and service

First time here, were recommended by friends. Came here on Saturday Night for the comedy night. Had a brilliant time. Temperature taken on arrival and brilliantly socially distanced. Food was superb, served by very pleasant staff. Both comedians were fabulous. Absolutely brilliant night with a buzzing atmosphere. Will be back next time in southport.

Great quirky bar/ restaurant .Temperature taken on arrival at pre booked time .Lots of self distancing. Staff all in protective gear. The food was delicious and very good value for money .

My friend recommended we went here for food, when we got there we were welcomed straight away fully Covid secure as our temps where taken at the door and we were advised of the current government guidelines. Had some really amazing food not your everyday average pub grub! Gastro pub style I would eat here again and again! We had a real treat as there was a Bryan Adam’s/Bruce Springsteen tribute on at 8 we were blown away by him to be honest he was a real entertainer! Can’t thank Steph enough for catering to me and my horrendous allergies I have she even made me cocktails that weren’t on the menu! Also a massive shoutout to the gang there Ryan, Will and Cassie who really looked after us xx can’t wait to see you all again x P.S you handled that KAREN amazingly I would have thrown her out after two mins

Both of us had steak tonight, tasted amazing and perfectly cooked. My favourite restaurant in Southport, will be back again soon. Staff friendly and attentive. Would recommend to anyone worried about going out with covid around, good precautions in place, all staff in masks, hand sanitizer available and you get your temperature taken on arrival

Nice bar / restaurant with plenty to choose from the menu, pleasent staff to serve you and hidden out the way a bit. The food portions were big too and were delicious.

Had an absolutely fabulous night at The Hungry Monk last Friday night. My young daughter and I were visiting our friend in Southport for the first time. Staff were very welcoming and friendly on arrival. Extensive menu, food was fantastic, good sized portions, good wine and the atmosphere was brilliant. Surprise live music with George Michael lookalike and all the 80’s music. Such a great atmosphere and bar staff were so friendly. We had such a good night we booked again for the Saturday night!

Absolutely the best place to go for food. The menu is brilliant so spoilt for choice. We shared 5 tapas dishes and each was cooked and served beautifully. Staff were attentive pleasant and friendly whilst being extremely professional in these weird times! The place itself is eccentric but that gives an even better experience. We will return very soon!

On a recent visit to Southport & based on TripAdvisor reviews we sort out The Hungry Monk for our lunch. For a Tuesday it was busy, we realised later that they'd extended the 50% Eat Out to Help Out so this was clearly adding to the foot fall. We decided to sit outside, COVID safety measures were good & were been adhered to. We decided on a sharing platter with a side portion of 'double cooked' chips the food arrived quickly was well presented & tasty alongside a couple of pints the bill was already reasonable but with the added 50% off an absolute bargain. All in all a pleasant lunch, my only observation would be that when sitting outside (its situated in a lovely covered arcade) there is so much pigeon poo on the pavement opposite which I know is difficult to manage and probably outside the establishments control but it is slightly off putting & such a shame as it's a lovely setting.

Stopped in Southport for the weekend and had no booking for an evening meal. They accommodated us and I’m so glad they could. Me and the hubby ordered two different steak dishes. Wow, huge portions which we’re delicious. Tasty bottle of wine and live music was an added surprise. We ended up staying all night. The young staff were very friendly and helpful especially Charlie. We will defo return.

Had a meal here last night with friends and can’t rate the place highly enough! The food and service were outstanding! I can quite honestly say that it is by far the best place we have visited in these “strange times” We felt totally safe, everyone was confirming to social distancing but the place felt alive and full of atmosphere. We will be coming back to Southport in early December and will definitely book here again. Thank you to all the staff for making the evening so good and to the brilliant singer who entertained us. Another added bonus it’s also great value for money!!!

My friends and I had a great meal here yesterday. We had 4 steaks, a lasagne and chicken kebabs, they were all really nice. Meals were huge. Very clean place, all staff wore face visors, and were very friendly and attentive. We had to use sanitizer on the way to and from the toilet which we had to ourself. Would definitely go again, so much choice on the menu.

Wow, the food here is really good. We visited last week for dinner. The menu has a wide selection of options to choose from. My husband had the beef stroganoff which he enjoyed. I had the chicken curry, its the best curry i've had in ages. It was delicious, 10/10. Great service from staff, friendly and helpful. Lovely pub and would definitely recommend and visit again.

Went to Southport for a stroll round with the dog, fancied some food but not greasy chips, stumbled across this place, sat outside, friendly staff, Covid aware, singer was on inside a booth in the pub, we sat outside which is under cover, had some lovely food whilst listening to the singer, nice chilled out evening, only downfall is people smoking outside but there’s nothing the pub can do about that, will go back definitely

One of the best restaurants in Southport, food is always good, staff friendly, clean to what I’d call nhs standards for Covid! Staff following all guidance and advice! We love eating here when in Southport!

Visited with my friends for tea and drinks and had the best night. Food was lovely and drinks were perfect! Really nice atmosphere and staff were very attentive! Will definitely return!

I have been here loads of times now, its my go to place when i visit Southport, they have all the procedures in place, they take temps at the door, they explain the in's and outs and sanitize your hands, the staff also wear visors which a lot of places i have visited don't! I always suggest it because of the menu having an option for everyone dining there!, i had the new to the menu "Fish stew" which was lovely!, the portion sizes are great for the money, my friends meals consisted of the Vegan Thai curry, grazzing menu which is an option of mini meals which is a fantastic idea! a bit like tapas but with every day meals. if you have room after the meal make sure you get a dessert! i had the brownie and i've been thinking about it ever since!

My friend and I went here last night. We both ordered from the grazing menu. I ordered the exact same thing I ordered when I was there 2 years ago (it was delicious then)but the meat was tough and overcooked,the calamari was inedible and although we were assured that the waitstaff had made the desserts (which I found hard to believe)it wasn't that good. Very very disappointed. Won't be going back.

Lovely meal, checked temperature before we could enter. Food was really good, and desert. Service was definitely with a smile.

Food was ok salt and pepper chips needed a lot less salt and actually some pepper and for £3.70 maybe some more chips the tables were sticky and had crumbs in all the grooves on the table wasn’t sure if my sandwich was toasted or stale Charged £4.50 for a child’s dessert. I had heard a lot of good things about the restaurant but was very disappointed with the overpriced food and the lack of cleanliness such a shame.

Well last one for the month on the Eat Out. The Starter was lovely (sorry no pic), had the Tbone med rare for main, it was really lovely but didn't feel like it was Med Rare, but still delicious.Wasn't gonna have desert but when someone orders one and then another then its a must, need to join in. I orderd the Sticky Toffee with Custard and it was fabulous.Will come again.

Fantastic place very friendly and helpful excellent food at a very good price would recommend to everyone

Been here before still great food. some new things on the menu. My wife had the fish stew she said it was gorgeous. I had king prawn curry. Loads of prawns . Covid 19 stuff was best in southport. Temp taken at door hand sanitizer given us. Staff all masked up brilliant and safe!!!! Well done Hungry monk 10 out of 10.

Can highly recommend the steak and ale pie. Make sure you go early to grab dessert before they run out. Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful.

Lovely staff, we had a welcoming lady wait on us this afternoon, sadly we didn't get her name. I felt I ought to write a review for other families with babies as I was taken aback with the fact there wasn't any baby changing facilities...at all. So I had to change my babys nappy on the toilet floor (thankfully I had a foldable mat) but this day and age, especially with the current pandemic, we shouldn't be left to change a baby on a public toilet floor...

Had a fabulous meal here,a very extensive menu,the beef stroganoff was delicious,Had it served with half rice and half chips,all very tasty,we were fortunate to get 50%this was eat out to help out,a government thing,Well worth a visit,so good we had lunch there next day.

Absolutely awesome meal and customer service this evening. We received the usual warm welcome that we have always had here. Charlie our waiter was absolutely awesome. An absolute credit to the establishment. Friendly, professional and full of the traditional Scouse banter. There were a few problems with our meal, however they were quickly and professionally dealt with. Really enjoyed our anniversary. Thank you for a great evening

Went for a meal today Got shown to our table and told they would bring the menus Waited 25 minutes for a menu then finally someone brought them.Looked at the menu then waited another 30 minutes for someone to take our order for food and drinks Then we waited another 55 minutes for our food to come looked lovely but when I started to eat it it was stone cold.Called someone across and told them and they said would you like a fresh one which I declined as we had already been in there for nearly 2 hours. They took the food away then a few minutes later a manager came to us an he apologised saying they had checked the temperature and admitted it was cold. This is totally unacceptable serving cold food and will never go back again.

Absolutely Amazing food Such good value for money staff are lovley nice and homely atmosphere coffee lovley

It was really a lovely surprise to find this restaurant, on the outside it already looks lovely but than you also have the inside and than ofcourse and most important really good food. A pearl in an oyster

Love it here I always find it so hard to find a good place for breakfast/lunch the hungry monk offer both for most of the day and much more, the staff are lovely and so accommodating it’s my new favourite place for lunch and will try in the night soon as the reviews for that look good also

Visited with four friends for a meal and George Michael tribute night . The food and service were absolutely excellent . We chose from the grazing menu and everyone thoroughly the dishes - especially the steak with peppercorn sauce - and ‘proper’ chips to die for ! - and really good value . The entertainment was fantastic - really good fun and a chance to have a dance to finish off the night . There really is nowhere else like this locally . Best night out for a long time !

Entertainment was good food was mediocre. I ordered a cheese and potato pie, didn’t taste like it had any cheese in it just potato, my husband had lamb in a Yorkshire pud, the mashed potato was like instant mash yuk

5 mums on a night out, what a great time was had by all, the tribute act was amazing and got everyone up on their feet for a dance. Food superb, and the staff couldn't of been more attentive. Excellent value . Will be back in the very near future.Definitely recommend!!

3 of us visited on 13.02.2020.Absolutely fantastic service and food. My 4 yo daughter loved her cheeseburger. My mum and I had a delicious posh cheese on toast and duck wrap. Our server Ryan was attentive, polite and most of all interacted with my little girl wonderfully. Full credit from one waiter to another.Will be back and definitely recommending.