Ego at The Punchbowl Sefton is a Mediterranean restaurant and pub on Lunt Road in Sefton Village. The venue occupies a refurbished Grade II listed building a few miles from Aintree Racecourse. Its dining spaces, beer garden and dog friendly area support family meals, celebrations, dates and relaxed stops in the village.
The menu travels across France, Spain, Italy, Greece and Morocco. Chargrilled steak, kebabs, fish, seafood, pizza, pasta and paella sit alongside Sunday roasts, allowing diners to choose between individual plates and dishes suited to sharing. Fresh preparation and broad Mediterranean seasoning keep the selection varied without tying it to one national tradition.
A dedicated vegan menu provides substantial plant based choices, while children have two age appropriate selections. Gluten, dairy, nuts and other allergens are handled in the kitchen, so guests should use the current allergen information and speak with staff before ordering. Afternoon tea and weekly offers provide additional formats beyond the main menu.
Cocktails, wine, local cask ale and alcohol free drinks make the pub as useful for an informal visit as for a full dinner. The garden adds space in warmer weather, and dogs are welcomed in a designated indoor area. Ego at The Punchbowl succeeds by combining the accessibility of a village pub with the range and colour of a Mediterranean restaurant.
Address: Lunt Road, Sefton Village, Liverpool L29 7WA, United Kingdom
Ego at The Punchbowl, Sefton Menu
For The Table
Gordal Olives (VE)
Marcona Salted Almonds^ (VE)
Halloumi Fries & Calabrian Chilli Honey (V)
Mediterranean Bread Selection*
Warm rosemary focaccia and sourdough with Cretan extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar (V) and your choice of garlic butter (V) or house-made chorizo butter
Grilled Pitta & Dips (V)
Hummus, mojo rojo dip and home-made tzatziki
Patatas Bravas* (V)
With house-made roasted garlic aioli
Stonebaked Garlic Pizza Bread (V)
Vegan option available
Stonebaked Garlic Pizza Bread With Mozzarella (V)
Vegan option available
Stonebaked Garlic Pizza Bread With Tomato (V)
Stonebaked Garlic Pizza Bread With 1/2 Mozzarella & 1/2 Tomato (V)
Mezze Grazing Board
Tempura battered chorizo lollipops, Prosciutto, gordal olives, halloumi fries & Calabrian chilli honey, spiced falafel with carrot & orange slaw, hummus and grilled zaatar-glazed pitta
Starters
Calamari Fritti
Paprika floured, pineapple scored squid, house-made roasted garlic aioli and fresh lemon. Lighter option
Gambas Al Pil Pil
7 sizzling king prawns in garlic and chilli-infused oil, served with grilled sourdough
Gambas Al Pil Pil
12 sizzling king prawns in garlic and chilli-infused oil, served with grilled sourdough
Crab Arancini
With a Grana Padano & lemon crumb, topped with white crab and served with house-made chorizo mayonnaise
Chorizo Al Vino*
Sizzling pan-fried chorizo in red wine with roasted garlic, fresh rosemary & thyme, served with grilled sourdough
Honey-Glazed Baked Feta*^ (V)
Golden oven-baked feta topped with honey and walnuts in a spicy tomato sauce, with rosemary focaccia
Chargrilled Lamb Köftas
Merguez spiced lamb, served with charred carrot, orange & chickpea salad, house-made tzatziki and toasted pitta
Garlic Mushrooms (V)
Sautéed chestnut, oyster and flat mushrooms in a roasted garlic, lemon & parsley cream, with warm rosemary focaccia
Duck Liver Pate*
With a fig & honey chutney, rosemary focaccia and golden saffron shallots
Soup Du Jour (V)
With baked sourdough and Netherend salted butter
House Favourites
All our mains are inspired by Mediterranean flavours and crafted using the highest quality fresh ingredients
Moroccan Lamb^
Slow-cooked spiced lamb with vegetables, fluffy couscous, pickled golden shallots, and flaked almonds, served with toasted pitta and house-made tzatziki
Moroccan Falafel^ (V)
With spiced vegetables, couscous, pickled golden shallots and flaked almonds, served with toasted pitta & house-made tzatziki
Pan-Roasted Chicken Suprême*
With pea & tarragon gnocchi, charred leeks and a wild mushrooms & truffle sauce. Lighter option
Duo Of Pork*
Prosciutto-wrapped pork fillet & honey-glazed belly pork, with charred hispi cabbage, crisped pancetta, buttery pommes purée and a white wine & wholegrain mustard sauce
Lemon Chicken Milanese*
Two crispy breaded chicken fillets with fresh rocket, sun-dried tomato and Grana Padano salad, drizzled with a lemon, caper and chilli dressing, served with skin-on fries
Herb-Crusted Lamb Rump*
Pan-roasted and served pink with a crisp wholegrain mustard & herb crust, with pea purée, golden dauphinoise potatoes, and a rich lamb & mint jus
Pan-roasted Cod Supreme*
Served on crushed new potatoes with peas, asparagus, dill and fresh mussels bound in a white wine & cream sauce
Pan-Fried Sea Bass Fillets
Two fresh Sea Bass fillets, served with sautéed baby potatoes, chorizo, cherry tomatoes, red onion on a bed of peppery rocket
Sides
Skin-On Fries (VE)
Truffle & Grana Padano Fries
Sweet Potato Fries (VE)
Patatas Bravas* (V)
With house-made roasted garlic aioli
Halloumi Fries & Calabrian Chilli Honey (V)
Tenderstem® Broccoli^ (V)
With whipped ricotta & almonds
Greek Salad (V)
Gratin Dauphinoise (V)
Chargrilled Kebabs
Our hanging chargrilled skewers are served with warm zaatar-glazed flatbread, house-made tzatziki and your choice of dressed Greek salad or charred Mediterranean-style vegetables
Souvlaki Chicken
Over 60g of protein
Piri-Piri Pork & Chorizo
Seasoned with smoky piri-piri spices. Over 50g of protein
Cypriot Halloumi* (V)
With lemon, caper & chilli dressing
Mixed Kebab
Spiced lamb rump, souvlaki chicken, Piri-Piri pork loin & chorizo
Mezze Grill For Two
A sharing platter of grilled Souvlaki Chicken, Piri-Piri Pork & Chorizo and Lamb Merguez kebabs with warm zaatar-glazed flatbreads, crisped rosemary & smoked paprika potatoes, dressed Greek salad, charred Mediterranean-style vegetables with house-made tzatziki and spiced mojo rojo for dipping
Stonebaked Sourdough Pizza
Hand-stretched sourdough pizza with a rich Mutti tomato sauce and carefully selected toppings, baked in our stone oven to order
Margherita (V)
Vegan option available
Pepperoni
With our specially selected pepperoni
Calabrese
A fiery mix of chorizo, pepperoni, spicy nduja, Calabrian chillies. Drizzled with hot honey
Pollo Bianca
Chargrilled chicken and prosciutto on a whipped ricotta and mozzarella base, with sautéed mushrooms, caramelised onions, and a hint of truffle
Create Your Own Pizza (V)
Add any 3 pizza toppings to a Margherita: Pancetta/ Pepperoni/ Chorizo/ Prosciutto/ Spicy Nduja/ Mushrooms/ Chillies/ Caramelised Onions/ Pineapple/ Black Olives/ Artichokes
Chargrilled Steaks
We proudly partner with our trusted family butcher, Althams, to bring you only the finest cuts of 21-day aged beef. Each steak is expertly chargrilled to your liking and served with confit tomato, grilled mushroom, dressed rocket, skin-on fries and crispy house-made onion rings
8oz Rump Steak
8oz Sirloin Steak
10oz Ribeye Steak
7oz Fillet Steak
Paella & Pasta
A classic Spanish dish, rich in flavour and tradition. Enjoy as a meal for one or perfect for sharing between two.
Paella Carne
With tender chicken, spicy chorizo, crisp green beans, sweet peppers, and peas
Paella Carne For Two
With tender chicken, spicy chorizo, crisp green beans, sweet peppers, and peas
Paella Mixta
With tender chicken, chorizo, king prawns, squid, fresh mussels, peppers, green beans, and peas
Paella Mixta For Two
With tender chicken, chorizo, king prawns, squid, fresh mussels, peppers, green beans, and peas
Paella Verduras (VE)
With charred courgettes, tender artichokes, onions, peppers, green beans and peas
Paella Verduras For Two (VE)
Fragrant saffron infused paella with charred courgettes, tender artichokes, onions, peppers, green beans and peas
Baked Gnocchi* (V)
Oven-baked in a roasted garlic, tomato & smoked paprika sauce with charred Mediterranean-style vegetables. Finished with creamy mozzarella, whipped ricotta, and a crisp pangrattato topping
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti tossed with crispy pancetta and creamy Gran Moravia sauce
King Prawn & Chilli Linguine
Juicy king prawns tossed with roasted garlic, Calabrian chilli, sun-dried tomato, cured lemon and finished with fresh rocket
Lunch
The Mediterranean Way. Lets do lunch the Mediterranean way. Light, vibrant dishes perfectly portioned for a daytime treat, available Monday to Saturday until 4pm
Tempura Battered Haddock
Fresh haddock, lightly battered and crisp-fried, served with chunky chips, pea purée, and a cured lemon & dill tartare sauce
Lemon Chicken Milanese*
Rocket, sun-dried tomato & Grana Padano salad, lemon caper chilli dressing and skin-on fries
Salmon & Dill Fishcakes*
With skin-on fries, fresh rocket, and a zesty cured lemon tartare
Greek Salad (V)
Ripe cherry and vine tomatoes, crisp cucumber and red onion with capers and Kalamata olives, dressed in Cretan extra-virgin olive oil and finished with authentic Greek feta.
Add Chargrilled Chicken
Our classic Greek salad topped with chargrilled chicken
Rump Steak Focaccia
Served pink on toasted focaccia with caramelised onions, sun-dried tomatoes, wild rocket and house-made roasted garlic aioli. Served with skin-on fries
Falafel Gyros (VE)
Green chickpea & coriander falafel with hummus and charred carrot slaw in a zaatar-brushed flatbread. With skin-on fries
Chicken Gyros
Lightly seasoned chicken with tzatziki and charred carrot slaw in a zaatar-brushed flatbread. with skin-on fries
Mini Dessert & Hot Drink
Enjoy a mini dessert and any hot drink for 7.50, or upgrade to any liqueur coffee for an extra 2.00. v = made with vegetarian ingredients. ve = made with vegan ingredients, however some of our preparation, cooking and serving methods could affect this. ^ = this dish contains nuts. * = this dish contains alcohol.
Classic Creme Brulee (V)
163 kcal
Triple Chocolate Brownie (V) (NGCI)
224 kcal
Apple, Blackberry & Ginger Crumble (V)
165 kcal
Pistachio & Cherry Eton Mess^ (V)
371 kcal
Sticky Toffee Pudding (V)
308 kcal
Grandpa Greene's Luxury Ice Cream (V)
One scoop of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, honeycomb or salted caramel. 1 kcal