Spire Restaurant is a contemporary neighbourhood dining room at 1 Church Road in Wavertree. Brothers Adam and Matt Locke opened it in 2004, and the polished floors, exposed brick and modern art create a smart but welcoming atmosphere. Its location near Penny Lane gives Liverpool diners an alternative to travelling into the city centre for a special meal.
Modern British and European cooking shapes the menu, supported by ingredients sourced from regional suppliers. The current à la carte selection moves from Spire’s seafood filled fish pie to English beef Wellington, pan fried sea bass and a crisp potato cake with goat’s cheese. Careful sauces, purées and pickles add detail while keeping the principal ingredient recognisable.
Lunch, early evening and à la carte menus offer different ways to experience the kitchen. Sunday service adds roasts and comforting dishes such as steak and ale pie, with desserts and cheese available to complete the meal. The restaurant notes that locally sourced ingredients can make dishes subject to availability, and guests should tell staff about allergies or intolerances.
An extensive wine and spirits list supports both simple dinners and longer celebrations. The intimate dining areas can suit couples and small groups, while private dining gives larger occasions more space. Spire Restaurant combines ambitious cooking with the familiarity and personal service of a longstanding Wavertree independent.
Address: 1 Church Road, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 9EA, United Kingdom
Spire Menu
Starters
Homemade soup of the day
Crispy halloumi, garlic croute, apple puree, celeriac remoulade
Chicken liver parfait, apple and brandy jelly, toasted brioche
Pork belly and black pudding, pea puree, cider sauce
Hand-dived scallop, monkfish, wild mushroom beurre noisette, cauliflower puree, pancetta crumb
Crispy squid and prawns, Asian slaw, sriracha lime dressing
Contains sesame
Confit duck and smoked beetroot tatin, smoked duck breast, crispy confit duck leg, blackberry dressing
Mains
English beef fillet, chips, pepper sauce
Spire’s fish pie (salmon, prawn, sea bass, smoked haddock, white wine sauce
Crispy Charlotte potato cake, goat’s cheese, petit ratatouille, red pepper puree, beetroot pickle
V
Chicken, cauliflower puree, crispy hock, rarebit, balsamic and red onion pickle, fondant potato, chicken sauce
Cumbrian lamb rump, honey and rosemary, heritage carrot puree, lamb bone with confit shoulder and mint, lamb jus
Pan-fried sea bass, pea puree, lobster sauce, crab arancini, pickled crab, garlic crumb
Fillet of English beef Wellington, shallot puree, creamed potatoes, beef sauce
Desserts
Salted caramel and honeycomb chocolate fondant
Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, ice cream
Selection of ice creams
Warm apple tatin, butterscotch sauce
Blackberry and candied pecan cheesecake, liquorice ice cream
Selection of four hand-picked cheeses, homemade chutney
Lunch Menu – Starters
Wednesday to Friday, 12pm to 2pm
Homemade soup of the day
Chicken liver parfait, apple and brandy jelly, toasted brioche
Roasted pork belly, apple puree, crispy black pudding, cider sauce
Crispy squid and prawns, harissa mayonnaise
Spire’s confit duck, Moroccan sauce, orange and pomegranate
Smoked beetroot, creamed goat’s cheese, Portobello carpaccio, chilli pickle
V
Lunch Menu – Mains
Wednesday to Friday, 12pm to 2pm
Goosenagh chicken, cauliflower puree, crispy ham hock and black pudding, chicken sauce
7oz English beef fillet, chips, pepper sauce
£6 supplement
Spire’s fish and chips, peas, tartare sauce
Tomato, roasted red pepper rigatoni, chilli, parmesan, balsamic
V
Pan-fried sea bass, red pepper puree, crab arancini, saffron aioli
£3.50 supplement
Lunch Menu – Desserts
Wednesday to Friday, 12pm to 2pm
Spire’s sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream
Selection of four cheeses, homemade chutney, biscuits
White chocolate and raspberry torte
Blackberry and apple cheesecake
Early Evening Menu – Starters
Wednesday to Friday
Homemade soup of the day
Chicken liver parfait, apple and brandy jelly, toasted brioche
Crispy halloumi, garlic croute, apple puree, celeriac remoulade
Crispy squid and prawns, harissa mayonnaise
Spire’s confit duck, Moroccan sauce, orange and pomegranate
Ballottine of pork belly and black pudding, glazed Welsh rarebit, new potato cake, cider sauce
Early Evening Menu – Mains
Wednesday to Friday
Tomato, roasted red pepper rigatoni, chilli, parmesan, balsamic
V
Pan-fried sea bass, red pepper puree, crab arancini, saffron aioli
7oz English beef fillet, chips, pepper sauce
£6 supplement
Cumbrian lamb rump, creamed potatoes, honey roasted carrot, confit lamb jus
£6 supplement
Spire’s fish and chips, peas, tartare sauce
Goosenagh chicken, cauliflower puree, crispy ham hock and black pudding, chicken sauce
Early Evening Menu – Desserts
Wednesday to Friday
Spire’s sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream
Selection of four cheeses, homemade chutney, biscuits
Salted caramel and honeycomb torte, vanilla ice cream
Blackberry and pecan cheesecake
Sunday Menu – Starters
Sunday, 12.30pm to 4.30pm
Homemade soup of the day
Chicken liver parfait, apple and brandy jelly, toasted brioche
Brie fritters, pineapple and chilli jam, gem lettuce
V
Seared scallop, crispy pork belly, celeriac puree, wild mushroom beurre noisette
£3 supplement
Crispy squid and prawns, Asian slaw, lime sriracha dressing
Contains sesame
Trio of duck: crispy leg, smoked duck breast, creamed parfait, smoked beetroot, orange pickle
Sunday Menu – Mains
Sunday, 12.30pm to 4.30pm. All dishes served with seasonal vegetables.
English sirloin of beef/Goosnagh chicken/Cumbrian lamb rump, carrot and swede, duck fat roasties
Goat’s cheese, crispy potato cakes, squash puree, red pepper coulis, balsamic and red onion relish
V
Chicken, cauliflower puree, pancetta, mustard and roasted onion sauce, fondant potato
Sea bass, lobster sauce, crab arancini, pickled crab, dill oil
7oz English beef fillet, chips, peppercorn sauce
£6 supplement
Spire’s steak and ale pie
Sunday Menu – Desserts
Sunday, 12.30pm to 4.30pm