The Haymarket Restaurant & Bar _200
And the separate dining rooms meant it was difficult, nigh impossible, to attract a waiter’s attention at times.
Consequently, I had to march up to the bar to place a dessert and second bottle of wine order.
I made the same walk to pay the bill as we saw no sign of a member of staff for 10 minutes, credit card in hand.
And prepare to talk loudly if you’re next to a 15+ gathering of excited birthday celebrators, particularly in those enclosed rooms. But that’s a minor quibble.
There’s enough underground mystery in this bunker to make you want to hole up there for hours.
Food facts
Venue: The Haymarket Restaurant & Bar, 89, Victoria Street, Liverpool, L1 6DGTel: 0151 255 0588
Service: Friendly, welcoming, but need to pay more attention to eyebrow-raising customers.
Value: Not cheap.
Opening: 5.30pm - midnight (Wednesday and Thursday); 5.30pm - 2am (Friday to Saturday); 2pm - 10pm (Sunday). Final live act starts 10pm (Wednesday & Thursday, 11pm (Friday to Saturday). Booths available.
