The Watering Can is a glass fronted restaurant beside Greenbank Park in south Liverpool. Set within twelve acres of Victorian parkland and close to a walled garden, it offers a calm, light filled setting that feels removed from the surrounding city streets. The venue serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon treats, with indoor and outdoor spaces suited to relaxed visits.
Seasonal produce shapes a menu that moves from cooked breakfasts and lighter morning choices to sandwiches, salads and more substantial lunch dishes. Deluxe sandwiches and familiar cafe favourites make it useful for an informal daytime meal. The park setting adds a distinctive sense of place without asking diners to sacrifice the range of a full restaurant menu.
Baking is an important part of the offer, with cakes, scones and other sweets prepared for coffee visits and afternoon tea. The latter combines savoury bites with baked treats and turns a walk in the park into a more deliberate occasion. Vegetarian choices are available, while allergies and other dietary needs should be discussed with the team when booking or ordering.
Coffee, tea, soft drinks and alcoholic options cover visits from early morning into the afternoon. Families, friends and park visitors can use the venue at their own pace, whether for a full meal or a simple drink and cake. The Watering Can’s strongest quality is the connection between seasonal food, house baking and one of Liverpool’s attractive green spaces.
Address: 64 Greenbank Road, Greenbank Park, Liverpool L18 1HQ, United Kingdom
The Watering Can Menu
Breakfast
Rump Steak and Eggs
8oz salt-aged rump steak, fried eggs, chimichurri, fried potatoes
Full English Breakfast
Award-winning back bacon, pork & leek sausage, Stornoway black pudding, free-range fried egg, Heinz baked beans, hash browns, roast tomato, mushroom, Frankley’s artisan bloomer toast (n) — Guest favourite!
Vegetarian Breakfast
Pan fried halloumi, smashed avocado, free-range fried egg, Heinz baked beans, hashbrowns, roast tomato, mushroom, Frankley’s artisan bloomer toast (v)(n)
Vegan Breakfast
Falafel, smashed avocado, beetroot hummus, sauteed spinach, Heinz baked beans, hashbrowns, roast tomato, mushroom, Frankley’s artisan bloomer toast (vg)(n)
Chorizo Shakshuka
Middle Eastern-style spiced tomato sauce with chorizo, roasted peppers and baked eggs. Served with Frankley’s toasted sourdough bloomer and Greek yoghurt (n)
Smoked Salmon & Whipped Goat's Cheese on Toast
Scottish smoked salmon, whipped Goat’s cheese, salt-baked beetroot, pickled radish. Served on Frankley’s toasted sourdough bloomer (n)
Chocolate Praline French Toast
Frankley’s Brioche French toast, chocolate praline ganache, vanilla mascarpone, toasted nuts, brûlée topping (v)(n) — Chef recommends!
Deluxe Wild Mushrooms on Toast
Wild mushrooms sautéed in garlic, tarragon, white wine & cream, served with mushroom parfait, porcini mushroom gel, served on Frankley’s artisan bloomer toast (v)(n)
Breakfast Fruit Salad
Seasonal fruit, homemade almond granola, Greek yoghurt, berry compote, honey, chopped nuts, glazed passionfruit (v)(n)
Extras
Truffle Parmesan Hash Browns
Crispy hash browns, dressed in truffle oil and parmesan
Sharing Portions
Sausages – 4 | Bacon rashers – 4 | Eggs – fried (v) – 3.5 | Scrambled (v) – 3.75
Frankley's Artisan Toast
Artisan bloomer toast from our bakery Frankley’s. With butter (v)(n) – 4 / Add jam (vg) – 0.75
Snacks
Frankley's Bakery artisan breads with balsamic vinegar & virgin olive oil
(v)(n)
Chorizo in honey
Gordal olives
(vg)
Sides
Skin-on fries
(v)
Chunky chips
(v)
Gucci Fries
gochujang hot honey salt ‘n’ pepper fries (v)
Crispy Halloumi Fries
with sweet pickled chilli, pomegranate mollasses and fresh mint (v)
Peppercorn sauce
Chimichurri sauce
(vg)
Large Plates
Steak & Chips
8oz rump steak, triple cooked chunky chips, portobello mushroom, griddled tomato. Served with fresh herb chimichurri sauce
'Nduja Rigatoni
spicy ‘Nduja sausage, bocconcini mozzarella, slow roasted tomato Italian sauce, rigatoni pasta
Spinach, Ricotta & Aubergine 'Lasagne'
layers of roasted aubergine, spinach and ricotta and rich tomato sauce. Served with dukkah (gf)(n)
The Watering Can Steak Burger
Salt-aged rump steak and marrowfat beef burger, American cheese, bacon jam, red onion, gherkins, house burger sauce. Served in a toasted Frankley’s brioche bun (n)
Posh Fish Finger Sandwich
house-made battered fish fingers using fresh locally sourced fish, homemade tartare sauce and baby gem in a toasted Frankley’s brioche bun (n)
Crispy Chickpea Bowl
crispy chickpeas, roasted sweet potato, giant cous-cous, pomegranate seeds, sumac onions, pickled cucumber, salad leaves (vg)
Tuna Salad
Tuna, new potatoes, green beans, cherry tomatoes, radish, red onion, olives, capers and free-range soft-boiled eggs, finished with our house salad dressing
Caesar Salad
chicken breast, pancetta, Frankley’s sourdough croutons, baby gem, parmesan shavings, American-style Caesar dressing (n)
Panzanella Salad
a classic Italian salad of heritage tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, basil, Frankley’s sourdough croutons. Finished with a light vinaigrette (vg)(n)
Smaller Plates
Gochujang Chicken Wings
Korean-style hot honey crispy chicken wings with lime mayo
BBQ Beef Satay Skewers
with peanut dipping sauce and red onion salad (n)
Fishcakes
with sweet chilli mayo and pickled chilli rings
Salmon & Goat's Cheese
cold-smoked salmon with goat’s cheese, pickled baby beetroot, radish, dill, lemon, and Frankley’s sourdough crisp (gfo)(n)
Herby Hummus
with roasted sweet potato, pomegranate, sumac onions, toasted dukkah. Served with khobez bread (v)(n)
Sticky Gochujang Aubergine
gochujang-glazed aubergine served with vegan lime mayo (vg)
Duck & Watermelon Salad
crispy duck, cashew nuts, watermelon, beansprouts, basil, hoisin chilli dressing (n)
Deluxe Sandwiches
Chicken Tikka
Roast chicken tikka, mango chutney, curry mayonnaise, lettuce, pickled red onions on a toasted ciapaini roll
Salmon & Goats Cheese Open Sandwich
Scottish smoked salmon, whipped Goat’s cheese, pickled beetroot, pickled radish on toasted Frankley’s sourdough bloomer (n)
Wild Mushroom Open Sandwich
Wild mushrooms sauteed in garlic, tarragon, white wine & cream, served with mushroom parfait, porcini mushroom gel, served on toasted Frankley’s sourdough bloomer (v)(n)
Falafel Wrap
Falafel, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, baby spinach, tomato, red onion, vegan mayo, Sriracha, on a wrap (vg)