Turnpike Tavern in Liverpool

My grandson and I were visiting from Ireland and stopped in for food. There was a great selection and everything was reasonably priced. The food came out quick and was piping hot. On our next trip to Liverpool we will definitely return.

Great freshly cooked food served by polite staff who treat you as their guests. Nothing was too much trouble. Able to enjoy our monthly visit for Lunch in a pleasant environment knowing that we would have an enjoyable visit again. Food served in an acceptable time and was piping hot. Try the Fish & Chips. You wont be dissappointed!

Came in on Thursday bar staff great and the kitchen staff Dan and the gang cooked my mixed grill fish and chips to perfection 👍

Great staff Always helpful. Will Indicate if there is a wait for food. Easy to reserve a table… i recommend you do this before you visit to guarantee yourself a seat as this is a very popular venue

We often go to the Turnpike for family meals as the food is always good and they have a great selection to suit all tastes. We came in on friday for my anniversary and it was heaving but the manager with long hair was able to get us a table. The sirloin steaks came out sizzling and cooked to a true medium rare.

Lovely family pub. The food is always great and the staff cant do enough for you. They have a massive garden to enjoy in the summer.

We went out with friends, there were 5 of us in total, when we were at the bar we were asked if we had booked a table to which we said no, we did not think you had to book a table and had never had to do this on all the previous times we had been there. We were then informed we could not order food as the quiz was on and all the tables were booked up! We explained there were 5 of us who on average with food and drinks would be spending about £25 each, the person in charge was not bothered and told us we could sit at a table but we had to leave the table by a certain time. I cannot believe we were treated so badly and the pub would rather earn a few quid from quizzers rather than £125 approx from people wanting to eat and drink. The manager/staff member was not helpful at all and I think we were treated awfully.

Myself and my boyfriend went to visit some of our friends and when they brought us here at first I was reluctant; I'm not a fan of pub food. That was until I had the infamous stake here, now I'm a fan. The manager (Michael, I believe he's name was) was so welcoming and check on us and our meal which was great as he did this all of his customers and didn't forget one. That's the kind of care I want when I walk into anywhere, I would differently come again! Great food, quick service and lovely atmosphere. All the staff were super friendly. This is overall great place to spend time with friends, family and loved ones!!!!

I've been quite often, it’s a shame that the previous manager Mike left but i have to say that since the new manager Mike (confusing i know) took over the atmosphere and quality of the food and drinks have continued to impress and he’s doing a fantastic job. The pub is clean and appealing and the staff always make me feel welcome when i pop in whether it’s for a meal or just a quick drink after work. I would definitely recommend.

I popped in for dinner with my hubby, staff were lovely, nothing was too much trouble. Staff were accommodating when I asked for something different with my order. Food was lovely when it arrived. Service with a smile also. Will be returning.

What a lovely spot! My husband and I popped in for some dinner and a few drinks whilst visiting Liverpool. I can't say a bad thing about this place. The food came out so quickly and was super tasty and they had such a great range of drinks! Loved it!

Great night as usual. Good quality food (chilli or lasagna always very tasty). Reasonable prices - especially for meals. Michael and the rest of the staff always friendly. Here most weeks and always made to feel welcome.

Love this place, the staff are always courteous and deliver excellent customer service nothing is too much trouble friendly environment , food is lovely too would really recommend keep up the good work Michael and team......

This review is a long time coming as myself, hubby and friends are regulars here. We mainly come at weekends for dinner, but have been plenty of others times for breakfast. Michael the current Manager and his team do an excellent job to ensure that all their customers feel valued and are provided for. It's always a pleasure on rare occasion to see Michael mingle with patrons to check how their meal is or if they want any more drinks, or just to say hello. I've always found Michael and the team at the Turnpike to be pleasant serving, polite and courteous. You can tell that the staff enjoy working there and this must be because of Michael's excellent mangement of staff. It's a pleasure for us as customers to see how happy team are to be there, which is why we keep returning. Its important to have a great manager. The kitchen team are also wonderful and work hard to get meals served in a timely manner. We love coming here. The atmosphere is always vibrant and Michael goes the extra mile to serve his customers because he's great at what he does and always has a friendly smile. Thank you Michael, I hope you're here to stay. Dorothy & Tony & Co.

I booked lunch the table was ready prompt service I had the salmon which was excellent and boneless chicken for starters

Absolutely awful. Over the last 2 years we’ve been here for food about 5 times, each time the food gets worse and worse. Went Thursday 30th June. Waited an hour for food due to it being busy which is understandable. Steak come and was like chewing jack sparrows boots!! Always a long wait for dunks at the bar absolute waste of £50

Been here with my nan and family few times now and the service and food is always spot on, had 2 mac and cheese, fish and chips and jerk skewers was served by the manager Mike and young lady at the bar, will deffo be back again soon

Came here today 9/4/2023 for our anniversary meal, I had the Sirloin Steak my husband had the Chinese style pork belly, I also had a sweet, pimp your brownie with chocolate buttons and minstrels, we enjoyed all of our meal, good atmosphere although Liverpool were playing, staff were very pleasant and helpful, we will definitely be coming back again.

Can’t say enough good things about the place, clean, hot food, great drinks, fair prices, short waiting times, friendly staff who don’t hesitate to go the extra mile, Manager Mick seems to have the place running like a well oiled machine

I would definitely come back here. Service was fantastic and the food was lovely. Reasonably priced also.

Friendly staff, great food, amazing service. Everything was wonderful. Didn't have to wait long for anything and all questions were answered expertly.

Went to watch match on a Sunday and have food. I had booked a table a few days earlier. When i got there the table was right under tje big screen. Fortunately the next table was free and prebooked for a few hours later. So...

We travelled from Bradford to the Broad Green Hospital a couple of times in the past 6 month’s, after wards we visited the Turnpike for food and a couple of drinks and enjoyed our visits on both occasions.

we visited for my mums birthday and i can’t praise this place enough, the food was absolutely lovely and we all had such a great time

Came in for food with the family and had a lovely time, Laura was one of the girls on the bar that served us and was patient and very helpful when handling our order. Will definitely be coming back!

Came in yesterday for a few drinks & bites. Served by Louis & nothing was too much for him. Lovely lad will defo be retuning again

We came in for some food and ended up trying 2 of the cocktails of the festive menu and we were not disappointed, I tried the snowball and my husband had the winter woo woo both were exceptionally prepared and we can’t thank the waiter...

Very friendly and courteous staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Felt really relaxed. Big shout out to "Jonny"

Great service from Katie who couldn't have been more helpful, and the food was lovely, will definitely be visiting again!

Ate here on the 16th of October, excellent service and really good food. Worth the money as is was not to expensive! Would like to say a big thank you to Neally who served us and made it a great experience.

Called in for lunch with 3 friends ,it was half term and there were lots of kids ,but that’s ok,the order was taken at the bar and that part was fine,then we waited and waited nobody came to say sorry there’s a bit of a...

This was our second visit for lunch . The bar and waitress service was excellent and the food was impressive . I had the “Salad Bowl’ with Halloumi cheese and it was restaurant quality . The atmosphere is very relaxed, too. We’ll definitely return .

My family and I regularly celebrate birthdays and special occasions at our local - The Turnpike. The food is delicious and never fails to delight; the staff are courteous and the service is excellent. The pub chain offer a free drink on your birthday if...

Wonderful thing about mobile phones are the Apps. Sound Level Meter Apps are over whelmed by the Background Music. 95 decibels is way to high for comfort and the staff are unable to lower it when asked. Conversation is impossible and this needs urgent attention....

Been going here for years went on tuedays food was worst ever excuse all chefs had left and so bar people was cooking food sorry food got sent back and second lot was just as bad

Every time I take my family here there is a 45min wait, even when the place is half empty. We really should try a place in another direction.

I went for tea with friends and wow what a lovely place. Booked a table online which was ready for us. Ordered on the App. Service with a smile from friendly and professional staff. The food was great too.

We visited the Turnpike a few times before lock down and were always impressed. We visited again recently and we were disappointed. The food was mediocre, chicken was dry. However, the main thing that annoyed us was waiting for some time at the bar only...

My wife & I visited here on 1/3/22, the service was excellent, the food was exceptional, thank you.We will definitely be coming back & you will be recommended

No complaints at all, lovely service, lovely food, the football was on which made us cautious but all watching were actually well mannered and didn’t ruin the mood of our meal at all. 10/10 all round. Thank you

Had a lovely time at the turnpike always come can’t fault the service an a big shout out to Jonny our waiter for going above an beyond service was impeccable ✌🏼

Called in today was served by Julie at the bar, lovely and friendly. Food was nice, not 5* but it’s a pub lunch which was as nice as any other. Desserts huge and really nice. However service was really really good so would go back....

I took my mum for her 76th birthday tonight with my son daughter and wife. I ordered 5 meals and drinks to which I asked my son who was at the bar with me what he wanted (he is 21) and he asked for a...

Great staff great atmosphere, food was lovely and hot and quick to table can't fault A+ place was really clean and tidy prices are good value for the food

Joined up with some friends for lunch. It was the first time visit for me and I really enjoyed it. Lovely pub. I had Breaded torpedo prawns for starters and for the mains I had sirloin steak followed by chocolate brownie in a delicious chocolate...

My first time to visit the place.It's a lovely place and staff is helpful.My friend had the shredded beef which was nice and i had the salmon which i think needs more taste,even if i have to add on a bit of salt it doesn't...

Took my grandson cos we had been in Alderhey and it was on route home grandson had pizza which was little microwave pizza rock hard round edges I had salad which look like they got out the bin they new it was not good cos...

Three of us went to watch the Liverpool game. Spent quite a bit on beer and snacks. At the end of the game we were watching the after match interviews when this girl came up and turned the big screen off and closed it away...

Party meal - 7 people Very short notice Manager was very accommodating letting us put banners up. Gave us a small table for balloons and cakes - all food was excellent. Service excellent Well done to Manager and staff.

Great family pub...clean toilets..great food...excellent service from Michael and all the staff..would definitely recommend

Always go the turnpike before Covid it was always nice unfortunately this time are experience wasn’t the best, the bar man with long hair wasn’t the friendliest quite rude tbh, we found a table and got told to move as it was reserved for someone...

We arrived, got seated by inattentive waiter. We were sat in the darkest corner even though plenty nice tables available and empty. As we sat the waiter just said’ order what you want on the barcode off your table and walked off. We had no...

Great to be back drinking..great service from michael and all the staff..glad to see everyone back behind the bar and happy

After a difficult year thanks to COVID, we decided to book a pre-Xmas meal at The Turnpike several weeks ago. We arrived to see a fully booked sign placed on the entrance table. Our reservation was 1845 and after the staff made sure the table...

Visited 22/12/20 The restaurant was virtually empty when we arrived with just a few other diners. We were given normal menus, not paper printed disposable ones like I’d experienced elsewhere during the pandemic.. We ordered 3 roast Turkey breast dinners amongst other things.. The menu...

Went o the Turnpike last night 3-12-2020 , I ordered a sirloin steak, ?? This must be one of the worst steaks i have ever had , it was sinewy, fatty, and tough I mentioned this to the server , who took it back to...

Food was fabulous as usual and the service great, staff are lovely especially Kiann, cannot fault rhe place clean and all covid quidelines followed, gutted theres going to be another lockdown

Served by a nice man Michael and food came within 15mins which was nice,wife very impressed.Table nice and clean and the toilets were spotless.Will defo be going again

Visited here on Monday afternoon and welcomed by a lovely lady. Staff were all very friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. Food was lovely as always.

Had a lovely meal with my partner,didn't have to wait that long,the steaks are outstanding.Great service from Mike and Becky.Nice atmosphere.

Visited recently with a friend and we had the steaks. I believe they were part of a new menu ? They were HUGE ! The last time I saw something like that was in New York a few years back. Lovely meal and the staff...

Left before even ordering, awful customer service, waited 10 minutes to be seen too, only to be huffed at, told they’re extremely busy with 4 tables in.

First time visit, won't be the last.Order and pay on the App.Food was about 20 mins and was fabulous.All three of us thoroughly enjoyed all the food,£43 with a bottle of red.Would highly recommend.Staff were great too! Thank you!Be back soon.

1st time visit here from the moment we walked in we was made to feel welcome the covid precautions where all in place and couldnt be faulted! Staff all very friendly, surroundings comfortable and spacious very laid back atmosphere, ideal for families or any age!...

Went to the turnpike tavern for a quiet birthday dinner was greeted by Kiann she explained the new social distancing rules all very hygienic the staff were really friendly the service was spot on nothing too much trouble really enjoyed the feel of the place...

Estaba muy preocupado antes de nuestra visita, debido a que eran las primeras etapas para salir del encierro. Sin embargo, nuestra velada no podría haber sido más positiva o agradable. El gerente Kiann y el equipo tenían todo en su lugar para hacernos sentir seguros. ¡La comida era absolutamente deliciosa! ! ! Gracias al equipo por sus esfuerzos, ¿volveremos pronto?

A fantastic place with great food for low prices always enjoy coming here. The staff are lovely and all safety procedures for COVID are set in place would recommend.

great night in turny on sat. Kiann and the team very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Socially distancìng anď hyģeìnè stations in place.

Lovely meal, had trouble using the app but the staff were there to assist. Great measures in place for the safety. Looking forward to coming back.

As always, the turnpike provides delicious food with more than helpful staff. I highly recommend eating at this wonderful pub.

Pub is my local so regularly go there. First visit since cov19 and I know things are different but food wasn't very nice and staff were not very helpful apart from the lovely girl on the door. Staff serving were so miserable and unhelpful. Let's hope it gets better. I would just like to point out that lady on the door was lovely throughout.

Lovely staff always happy and cheerful. Really nice atmosphere in these uncertain times. Spoke to the manager who’s was so helpful and reassuring

We regularly visit the Turnpike as it’s our local pub. First visit since COVID-19 lockdown! So happy with the service! Sanitising station as you walk into the pub and tables spaced out lovely. Michael showed us to our table, and was really helpful in showing us the “new normal”. Lauren was our waitress and was very helpful with the new ordering service on the app and was really attentive! Will be coming back to support our local pub! Great food, great service! Well done all, Steph and Orla xxx

I have been coming to this pub since it opened, it’s always been my local. I was apprehensive to come in during these uncertain times but I can confidently say that the staff have gone out of their way to make my experience as welcoming as always. Kiann in particular has been very attentive with the customers whilst also sticking to government guidelines which makes me feel safe to drink here but also keeps a good atmosphere. Happy to keep drinking here even with the new rules!

ordered 3 mix grills came out on a small plate instead of a sizzlingplate it was all on top of everything spent 51 pounds on extras did not enjoy wasted most of it up graded to 8 ounce steak looked like a 2 ounce steak wont be going back again should of asked for my money back

Came in with the family for tea, 3 out of 4 meals requested were not available. Which was a surprise, but then at 6 pm on a Saturday night when they claim to serve food till 10pm they said they had no salad or no chicken!! Unbelievable!!!I spoke to the manager who had no interest in customer service or trying to understand the principles of supply and demand with feeble excuses of being busy. He then walked away without trying to resolve my complaints or bothering with my feedback. Having been here many times before was very disappointed at the poor service and lack of consideration today.

Well just meet friends out of Liverpool and walked in and looking at food menu it seemed the same as all pubs in tone and looking at the photos on it it seemed like it was going to come out and look nothing like the photo as most pubs in town But no and wow the staff set the seen for a great night and then come the food. Cooked to order great portions and really top shelf best value for money so far in Liverpool. Well worth a stop inn team Great effort team we had a great catch up and will be back in December

Always find the place clean, and the food really tasty. Have eaten breakfast (I make the most of the free refills!) - and have eaten in the evening. Sometimes there are waits for the food but that's only when it's really busy(My tip - download the sizzling pub app as you get loads of offers there!)

Excelente como siempre. Visito Liverpool mensualmente durante al menos 4 días y almorzamos aquí todos los días. Es así de bueno.Comida consistente de calidad, preparada a pedido y a tiempo. Personal educado y amable que hace su trabajo lo mejor que puede, nada parece ser un problema y siempre hay servicio con una sonrisa.Siempre recomendaré este pequeño y encantador lugar a cualquiera que le guste la comida adecuada con un excelente servicio.Gracias de nuevo.

Vine aquí anoche con la otra mitad y los niños, personal del bar muy amable. Me dijeron que habría 30 minutos de espera para la comida ya que el pub estaba lleno, todas nuestras comidas llegaron después de 20 minutos. Sin duda recomendaría este pub y definitivamente volveremos

¡Vine aquí hoy para celebrar un logro familiar y no nos decepcionó DE NUEVO! ! Personal increíble y amable, excelente comida de pub y excelente ambiente familiar. Impecable como siempre y mi budín de esponja de melaza era en realidad un pudín de esponja de melaza y no un bizcocho con jarabe de melaza derramado; este fue un punto de bonificación adicional para mí, ya que soy bastante exigente con los postres. ¿Gracias a todos los que trabajaron allí hoy?

Always a lovely welcome from all the staff they can’t do enough for you. Lovely family friendly environment.

Broke off our walk along the Cheshire lines footpath which is close by. Large car park. Warm inside with background music and football screened. Ordered 2x Jacket potato/ tuna mayo comes with salad. Waitress informed us they didn't have any salad (Saturday afternoon!) so we said we would have the jackets anyway, but could they knock something off the price? Waitress refused saying the salad was free anyway. Otherwise clean eating area. Toilets clean, but 2x Hand dryers didn't work. More a pub than a restaurant

Last twice I called in for lunch. Waiting time was 45 minutes for food and wasn’t busy at all, even others around the table we sat at where shocked when I cane back and told my partner

Another great visit. Little wait for food because it was a bit busy due to football on TV but food was definately worth the wait. Typical tasty pub grub with fantastic service as always.

Me and a couple of friends dined out for a Christmas lunch here and we’re greeted with a warm welcome, the staff couldn’t do enough for us and the food was amazing and at a great price! Not my first trip here and definitely not my last. X

Been here so many times only to find them closed even though the website says they're open. Terrible customer service

Visited here a few times and every time has been such a great visit, the staff are so helpful and always cheerful. The food always comes out hot and delicious. It dose get really busy during peak times but cannot fault anything about this place.

We met some friends here for our annual pre Christmas get together and had a great lunch. It was busy with Xmas parties and the atmosphere was really bouncing. Couldn’t fault the food which was pretty cheap and came out in no time. Good range of drinks available including Christmas cocktails. Would definitely return. Great little pub tucked away off the M62.

Popped in for a meal with the family, tried the new festive meal lovely meal, Brie wedges are tasty. Good prices, comfy seating and friendly staff, worth a visit if your in the area...

When we visit Liverpool we do try other places to eat but always end up comparing them to the Turnpike. The staff are first class, the food is amazing and the prices are very reasonable. We had dinner and went back in the morning for the enormous breakfast - well, it would be rude to expect our daughter to cook! Can't wait to go back again :P

Quite enjoyed the food at the Turnpike, we've been a few times and on the odd occasion found the food to be over cooked due to the pub being rather busy, shouldn't be an excuse but if the place is less busy then the good is better.

Visited with my 11 year old for a quick bite to eat in the school holidays. Was really busy so I did expect a wait and to be fair I didn’t wait as long as expected. That was the good point, unfortunately it went downhill from there once the food arrived. I ordered the lasagne and I have no idea what I was served as whilst it looked like lasagne I am unable to describe what it tasted like. It came with a side salad which consisted of one cut into quarters tomato. A couple of tiny slithers of pepper and a plate of shredded iceberg lettuce. Our mains were cleared and after half an hour my child’s dessert hadn’t appeared so I went to the bar to ask could they bring it out. After another 20 minutes nothing arrived so I went back to the bar again where I was asked had I already ordered it (wouldn’t be waiting almost an hour for something I’d not ordered now would I love). I was then quizzed over who I’d asked 20 minutes prior and then told my ice cream was on its way. I hadn’t ordered ice cream, I’d ordered sticky toffee pudding and custard. The ice cream was then brought out and I again told them that is not what I ordered. My order was then checked on the till which is when they confirmed oh yes you didn’t order ice cream, we’re really sorry, your orders been mixed up. After another ten minutes the sticky toffee pudding turned up and well let’s just say I wish I’d have ordered the ice cream after all. I’ve never tasted a sticky toffee pudding like it in my life. It was hard, it was tasteless, it was absolutely tiny and possibly the worst I’ve ever had. I would avoid eating here, even my 11 year old said he wouldn’t go again. For nice food and lovely service try the Derby Lodge round the corner as there is no comparison between the two. The Turnpike used to be a great pub with lovely food but since the most recent takeover it really has gone downhill.

This was myself and my wife’s visit here

familia de 3 llegó sobre 4. 30 pm hoy. bastantes mesas vacías para elegir, ninguna de ellas limpia, pero de todos modos pensamos que al menos no estaríamos esperando mucho tiempo para comer. mala suposición de haber hecho. Esperé casi una hora y bueno, ¿qué puedo decir? tuve lasaña, era horrible, una ensalada pequeña consistía en unos trozos de lechuga rallados muy secos, unos 3 trozos de pimienta y una décima parte de un tomate, patatas fritas y duras, medio cocidas. El gammon de mi marido no está tan mal, pero los guisantes les gustan los pellets y son muy secos y también con chips fríos, duros y medio cocidos. la tercera comida también con chips que podrían haber sido utilizados como misiles. Tengo que decir que tuve que ir a la cama tan pronto como llegué a casa y tomé un poco de peptobismal, me sentí como si hubiera comido cemento. Dejamos la mayor parte y la señora siguió preguntando si habíamos terminado para poder recoger los platos. Seguimos repitiendo que habíamos terminado, ya que no podíamos comer más, eventualmente ella tomó los platos. Hay tanta competencia, ¿por qué alguien aguantaría esto? nunca más

Been here a few times and always been made to feel very welcome, good for watching the match when they put the big screen down. Food is always nice too, busy little pub.

Visited this pub today and although Is was very busy the staff were brilliant and gave the best service they could. Great friendly atmosphere when you go in too. Food was served nice and hot and we didn’t even have to wait long either. Defiantly be visiting again.

I enjoyed afternoon lunch at the Turnpike Tavern with my family. Always a great experience. Highly recommended. I like to visit as often as I can.

Had a lovely meal here today with my son and niece, food was hot and came out quickly. Staff where busy but very helpful, would recommend.

The food was awful. The tables were very dirty and sticky as was the floor. It does not have a lot to recommend it sorry to say.