Down the Hatch Ropewalks is a plant based restaurant in the basement of 62 Duke Street. Known playfully as Seitan’s Basement, it offers a relaxed, informal setting in Liverpool’s Ropewalks district and welcomes dogs as well as their owners. The atmosphere matches the food: sociable, generous and intended to make vegan dining feel celebratory rather than restrictive.
The kitchen is entirely plant based and focuses on indulgent food prepared in house. Burgers, wings and loaded dishes use seitan, vegetables and meat free alternatives to create substantial flavours and textures. Seasoning, sauces and crisp finishes give the menu the bold character of familiar comfort food while keeping every dish free from animal ingredients.
Sharing platters are suited to groups who want to sample several of the kitchen’s specialities, while burgers and hot dogs provide a direct one plate meal. Sides, dips and sweet options round out the experience, with portion sizes designed to satisfy rather than simply imitate. Collection is also available for guests who want the same menu away from the dining room.
Cocktails reinforce the restaurant’s lively personality, with other alcoholic and alcohol free drinks offering alternatives. The basement location and friendly service make it a natural choice for a casual evening, a mixed group or diners curious about modern vegan comfort food. Down the Hatch shows how a fully plant based menu can be playful, filling and broad in appeal.
Address: Basement, 62 Duke Street, Liverpool L1 5AA, United Kingdom
Down The Hatch Ropewalks Menu
Dim Sum & Bao Buns
'Prawn' Toast
Fried bread toasted in our homemade tofu and nori blend, topped with sesame seeds and sriracha mayo.
'Duck' Pancakes
Fried jackfruit tossed in our house seasoning, served with pancakes, cucumber, spring onions and Char-Swoo sauce.
Summer Roll
Salt n’ Pepper tofu (GFO) or coated ‘chicken’ in a fresh rice paper roll with carrot, cucumber, spring onion, chinese cabbage and lettuce, served cold. Choose Jäger glaze or soy sauce.
Spring Rolls
Served with soy sauce or Jäger sweet chilli.
Crispy Gyoza
Served with soy sauce or jager glaze.
Char Swoo 'Chicken' BAO
Fluffy bao buns (2) with sesame seeds, spring onion and cucumber.
Sweet Chilli 'DUCK' BAO
Fluffy bao buns (2) with shredded fried jackfruit, jager glaze and sesame seeds.
Hoisin Mushroom BAO
Fluffy bao buns (2) Chinese veg with fried mushrooms and hoisin sauce.
Summer Roll (GFO)
Salt n’ Pepper tofu (GFO) or coated ‘chicken’ in a fresh rice paper roll with carrot, cucumber, spring onion, chinese cabbage and lettuce, served cold. Choose Jäger glaze or soy sauce.
Bowls
All bowls 14.50. Wok fried chinese veg with wootan seasoning. Choose fried rice, fries or noodles. Upgrade to salt & pepper fries + 2.25.
Char Swoo 'Chicken'
Char Swoo marinated soy based breaded ‘chicken’, topped with sesame seeds.
Woo Chilli 'Beef'
Soy mince slow cooked with sesame, fresh chilli, sriracha hot sauce and chopped tomatoes.
Salt & Pepper Tofu
Lightly coated tofu pieces, in our house salt & pepper blend with fresh chilli, spring onion, garlic and ginger.
Sweet Chilli 'Duck' Bowl
Shredded fried jackfruit, jager glaze and sesame seeds.
'Chicken' Curry
Breadcrumb coated ‘chicken’ in a homemade curry sauce.
Woo Chilli 'Beef' (GFO)
Soy mince slow cooked with sesame, fresh chilli, sriracha hot sauce and chopped tomatoes.
Salt & Pepper Tofu (GFO)
Lightly coated tofu pieces, in our house salt & pepper blend with fresh chilli, spring onion, garlic and ginger.
Sweet Chilli 'Duck' Bowl (GFO)
Shredded fried jackfruit, jager glaze and sesame seeds.
Extras
Fried rice with vegetables
Vegetable noodles
Salt & pepper chips
Salt & pepper tofu
Woo Tan Stack Burger
Woo Tan Stack Burger
Char swoo marinated tofu, stacked with fresh cucumber, spring onion and sriracha mayo, topped with a crispy seasoned rice cracker.
Small Plates
All 7.50 unless otherwise stated.
Frickles
Deep fried pickle spears in japanese breadcrumbs. Served with our famous hatch sauce.
Garlic Shrooms
Pan fried in garlic and white wine vegan cream.
Meatballs
Rich soy meatballs, served in our homemade marinara sauce.
Wings
Choose: Crispy Seitan, Cauliflower or Mushroom Wings. Choose a sauce: BBQ, BUFFALO, ZINGER, SALT & PEPPER, JAGER GLAZE, FLAMING ZINGER (Try if you dare).
Sweetcorn Ribs
Lightly coated and fried in our in house corn flour blend for that extra crunch. Served with vegan rib dip. Drizzled with BBQ sauce.
Patatas Bravas
Fried potatoes finished with our homemade tomato bravas sauce, cooked with a hint of red chili and topped with garlic aioli.
Camembert
Perfect for sharing! Baked camembert served with bread, crackers, olives and vegetable spears.
Garlic Shrooms (GFO)
Pan fried in garlic and white wine vegan cream.
Meatballs (GFO)
Rich soy meatballs, served in our homemade marinara sauce.
Wings (GFO)
Choose: Crispy Seitan, Cauliflower or Mushroom Wings. Choose a sauce: BBQ, BUFFALO, ZINGER, SALT & PEPPER, JAGER GLAZE, FLAMING ZINGER (Try if you dare).
Sweetcorn Ribs (GFO)
Lightly coated and fried in our in house corn flour blend for that extra crunch. Served with vegan rib dip. Drizzled with BBQ sauce.
Patatas Bravas (GFO)
Fried potatoes finished with our homemade tomato bravas sauce, cooked with a hint of red chili and topped with garlic aioli.
Home Cooked
Baked Mac & Cheese
Cheesy with breadcrumbs. Add toppings: Fried Onions, Fried Mushrooms, Chilli Flakes, Buffalo Sauce (+ 50p), Truffle Oil, Bacon, Frickles (+ 1.00).
Sweet Potato Masala
Slow cooked with chickpeas and onion in medium spiced masala sauce with rice and fresh coriander garnish.
Shepherd's Pie
A rich soy filling, topped with a creamy piped mash potato and served with pan fried garlic tenderstem broccoli. (Bake time 25 mins)
Creamy Carbonara
Served traditionally with bacon and mushrooms and served with garlic bread.
To-Fish & Chips
Beer battered tofu wrapped in seaweed. Served with chunky chips, homemade mushy peas and curry sauce.
Ceasar Salad
Our take on a classic. With crispy quorn strips and plant based bacon.
Sweet Potato Masala (GFO)
Slow cooked with chickpeas and onion in medium spiced masala sauce with rice and fresh coriander garnish.
Shepherd's Pie (GFO)
A rich soy filling, topped with a creamy piped mash potato and served with pan fried garlic tenderstem broccoli. (Bake time 25 mins)
To-Fish & Chips (GFO)
Beer battered tofu wrapped in seaweed. Served with chunky chips, homemade mushy peas and curry sauce.
Ceasar Salad (GFO)
Our take on a classic. With crispy quorn strips and plant based bacon.
Loaded Fries
All 14.50. Upgrade to Salt & Pepper on any loaded fries for just 2.25!
4/20 Fries
Choose between Chilli Sin Carne or smoky BBQ Jackfruit. Served with cheese sauce, smashed Doritos with sriracha and chives.
Kebabish
A choice of Seitan ‘Donner’ or Crispy oyster mushroom with skinny fries, mixed salad and slaw. Sauce: Chilli or fresh Tzatziki.
Northern Poutine
Gravy, melted cheese, fried mushrooms and topped with home fried onions.
Meatball Fries
Homemade marinara sauce and mini meatballs loaded with grated cheese and chives.
Chicken & Bacon
Crispy oyster mushroom, bacon bits, garlic aioli and Sriracha.
4/20 Fries (GFO)
Choose between Chilli Sin Carne or smoky BBQ Jackfruit. Served with cheese sauce, smashed Doritos with sriracha and chives.
Kebabish (GFO)
A choice of Seitan ‘Donner’ or Crispy oyster mushroom with skinny fries, mixed salad and slaw. Sauce: Chilli or fresh Tzatziki.
Northern Poutine (GFO)
Gravy, melted cheese, fried mushrooms and topped with home fried onions.
Meatball Fries (GFO)
Homemade marinara sauce and mini meatballs loaded with grated cheese and chives.
Burgers & Wraps
11.00 or 15.00 inc. fries. All served with lettuce, tomato, red onion and burger sauce. Add salad and slaw + 1.50. Upgrade to Salt & Pepper Fries + 2.25 or Loaded Fries + 3.0.
Royale with Cheese
Homemade soy patty with melted cheese, pickle burger relish and American mustard.
Mac's Big Break
Taking burgers to the next level, breaded Mac & Cheese filled patty, topped with cheese sauce, Jager Glaze, Sriracha and crunchy Doritos.
Salt n' Peppa Fella
Crispy oyster mushroom, tossed with fresh garlic and ginger, red chillies and onions, soy sauce and homemade salt & pepper seasoning.
Churrasco & Cheese
Smoky bbq sauce with homemade zinger on top of a cheesy seitan patty and crunchy slaw.
Zinger
Crispy seitan patty topped with hash brown and our famous Zinger sauce. Upgrade to Flaming Zinger sauce – if you dare!
Apple Jack's BBQ
Crispy seitan patty, smokey pulled pork style BBQ jackfruit with BBQ sauce, fresh slaw and crunchy onion rings.
Royale with Cheese (GFO)
Homemade soy patty with melted cheese, pickle burger relish and American mustard.
Salt n' Peppa Fella (GFO)
Crispy oyster mushroom, tossed with fresh garlic and ginger, red chillies and onions, soy sauce and homemade salt & pepper seasoning.
Build Your Own
9.00 or 11.00 inc. fries. All served with lettuce, tomato, red onion and burger sauce. Add salad and slaw + 1.50. Upgrade to Salt & Pepper Fries + 2.25 or Loaded Fries + 3.0. Choose your patty: Soy Patty (GFO) / Seitan Patty / Crispy Oyster Mushroom (GFO). Add your toppings: 1.25 each: (ALL GFO) Pickles, Slaw, Hashbrown, Mushrooms, Grated Cheese. 2.25 each: Bacon / Frickles / Onion Ring / BBQ Jackfruit (GFO) / Seitan Donner / Extra Patty. Add your sauce! Listed below (75p each).
Bun or Wrap
Build Your Own Burger or Wrap
Choose your patty: Soy Patty (GFO) / Seitan Patty / Crispy Oyster Mushroom (GFO). Add your toppings: 1.25 each: (ALL GFO) Pickles, Slaw, Hashbrown, Mushrooms, Grated Cheese. 2.25 each: Bacon / Frickles / Onion Ring / BBQ Jackfruit (GFO) / Seitan Donner / Extra Patty. Add your sauce! Listed below (75p each).
Sauces
75p each.