City Wine Bar + Kitchen is an independent bar and restaurant at 21–23 Old Hall Street in Liverpool. It occupies the Grade II listed City Buildings, giving the venue a characterful setting within the commercial district. The restaurant opens from midday from Tuesday to Saturday and continues into the evening.
The kitchen places a strong focus on fresh local ingredients and works with regional producers and suppliers where possible. Its food is designed to stand on its own as a meal while also pairing naturally with wine. Seasonal changes allow the cooking to respond to available produce rather than treating the menu as fixed throughout the year.
Wine is central to the venue, with guided tastings available for groups and cheese or charcuterie used to accompany selected flights. The wider drinks list and bar snacks also make a shorter visit possible. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should speak with staff before ordering so the team can explain the current dishes and suitable adaptations.
An upstairs room and whole venue hire allow City Wine Bar + Kitchen to accommodate celebrations and private events as well as everyday dining. The combination of listed architecture, independent ownership and a food led approach separates it from a drinks only wine bar. It is especially well suited to relaxed lunches, after work meals and occasions built around sharing wine.
Address: 21–23 Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9BS, England
City Wine Bar & Kitchen Menu
For the table
Bread + Oils
[VG]
Flatbread + Hummus
[VG]
Gordal olives
[VG]
Charcuterie board
chilli jam, bread + cornichons
Cheese board
chutney, crackers, bread + grapes
Mixed board
a mix of Charcuterie + cheese
Starters
Courgette bhajis
mango chutney, poppadoms [VG][GF]
Honey + garlic chicken tenders
parmesan
Chorizo arancini
mozzarella, marinara sauce, alioli
Salt + pepper chicken spring roll
chilli & coriander jam
Nduja prawns
cherry tomatoes, sourdough [GFA]
Cheesy garlic bread
[V]
Pork ribs
carolina bbq sauce, chilli, spring onion
Garlic + Herb Mozzerella sticks
marinara sauce
Main Course
10oz Dry aged Sirloin Steak
[GF] Hand cut chips, rocket, with either Peppercorn sauce, Chimichurri, blue cheese sauce or Marmite butter
Steak frites
[GF] 6oz Rump steak, garlic fries, peppercorn sauce
Katsu curry
[GFA] Panko breaded chicken breast, pickled red cabbage, rice + katsu curry sauce
Fish + chips
Beer battered cod, hand cut chips, mushy peas + tartare sauce
Scouse
[GFA] Beef stew with carrots, potato + leeks. Served with bread + beetroot or pickled cabbage
Wild Mushroom Risotto
[VGA] Risotto made with mixed wild mushrooms, parmesan, white wine Add chicken [+6]
Extra Sauces
Peppercorn sauce , Chimichurri, blue cheese sauce, Marmite butter, Katsu sauce
Sides
Hand-cut chips
[VG][GF]
Skin-on fries
[VG][GF]
Sweet potato fries
[VG][GF]
Halloumi fries
[V][GF]
Sandwiches
All our sandwiches are served with fries
Fish finger
Beer battered cod goujons, tartare sauce, romaine lettuce
Courgette bhaji
[VG][GFA] Spiced courgette bhajis, mango chutney, poppadoms, rocket
Chermoula chicken flatbread
Chermoula marinated chicken thighs, tzatziki, mixed leaf, tomatoes, red onion, chilli
Chicken + bacon club
[GFA] Grilled chicken breast, smoked bacon, egg mayo, lettuce, tomato
Sirloin steak
[GFA] 4oz Sirloin steak, caramelised onions, dijon mayo, rocket
Burgers
All our burgers are served with fries
Cheese burger
[GFA] Beef patty, american cheese, burger sauce, shredded lettuce
Vegan burger
[VG][GFA] Vegan burger patty, smoked vegan cheese, vegan burger sauce, shredded lettuce
Sriracha chicken burger
Crispy buttermilk chicken thigh, sriracha mayo, shredded lettuce
Salads
Caesar salad
[GFA] Romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, croutons + parmesan. Add chicken [+6]. Add Halloumi [+5]
Greek salad
[V][GF] Feta, cucumber, olives, tomatoes, red onion, red pepper, cos lettuce. Add chicken [+6] Add halloumi [+5]
Crispy noodle salad
[V][GF] Courgette, peppers, red onions, carrots, cherry tomatoes and crispy noodles in a ginger, soy and chilli dressing. Add chicken [+6] Add halloumi [+5]
Pasta
Lamb shoulder ragu
Pappardelle pasta, braised lamb shoulder, tomato ragu, parmesan
Puttanesca rigatoni
[VG] Rigatoni pasta, red onions, chilli, garlic, black olives, capers, tomato ragu Add King prawns [+6]
Desserts
Crème brûlée tartlette
Sweet pastry tart, vanilla custard with raspberry compote
Sticky toffee pudding
with caramel sauce + vanilla ice cream
Warm triple chocolate cookie dough
with salted caramel sauce + vanilla ice cream (please allow 15 minute cooking time)
Salted caramel chocolate tart
chantilly, winter berry compote
Blackcurrant cheesecake
[vg][gf] raspberry coulis
Cheeseboard – for 2
A selection of seasonal cheeses with bread, crackers, chutney, walnuts + grapes