Bold Street runs uphill from Liverpool Central towards St Luke's Church. You can find Lebanese, Indian and Greek food, burgers, brunch and coffee within a few minutes' walk.
Food takes up much of the street, but Bold Street is not only a restaurant strip. News From Nowhere sells books at number 96. Dig Vinyl and Zap Graffiti share an upstairs address at 27-29. Utility, Shared Earth, COW and Pop Boutique add gifts, homeware and vintage clothes.
This guide was checked on 28 August 2026. Businesses and opening times can change, so use the direct links before making a special trip.
The short version
- For small plates: try Maray, Mowgli, Bakchich, Greek Taverna or Bundobust.
- For burgers: Fat Hippo and Honest Burgers are both on the upper half of the street.
- For coffee and brunch: Bold Street Coffee, Bam Boo and Cafe Tabac all open in the morning.
- For cocktails: Slowpour is in the basement below Ropes & Twines, with its entrance on Wood Street.
- For books, records and specialist shopping: start with News From Nowhere, Dig Vinyl and Zap Graffiti.
- LEAF has closed on Bold Street. Deco Lounge now occupies 65-67 Bold Street.
- Liverpool Central is the nearest rail station. Bold Street slopes uphill and can become crowded at weekends.
Restaurants on Bold Street
Maray
91 Bold Street
Maray began on Bold Street in 2014. Its food takes influence from the Middle East and Mediterranean, with vegetable, meat and fish dishes designed for sharing.
The original restaurant remains open alongside Maray's Dockside venue. Check the Maray menu and book the Bold Street restaurant.
Mowgli Street Food
69 Bold Street
The Bold Street restaurant is the original Mowgli. It opened in 2014 and is smaller than many of the chain's later venues.
The menu centres on Indian home cooking and street food, including curries, dhal, chaat and smaller plates. See Mowgli Bold Street menus, access information and bookings.
Bakchich
54 Bold Street
Bakchich serves Lebanese food including mezze, shawarma, falafel and grilled meat. Its official site lists the restaurant at number 54 and shows opening from 10am daily when this guide was checked.
See the current Bakchich menu and opening times.
Greek Taverna
76 Bold Street
Greek Taverna serves Greek and Cypriot food, including mezze, grilled meat, seafood and traditional main dishes. The drinks list includes Greek wines, Ouzo, Metaxa and beer.
Check Greek Taverna menus and booking information.
Bundobust
17-19 Bold Street
Bundobust combines vegetarian Indian food with a large beer list. The first-floor venue overlooks Bold Street and serves dishes including bhajis and okra fries.
The bar has ten keg lines and two cask lines. Bundobust states that the venue is fully wheelchair accessible by a lift behind the stairs. See Bundobust Liverpool menus, opening times and access details.
Fat Hippo
78 Bold Street
Fat Hippo focuses on burgers, fried chicken and loaded sides. Its menu includes beef, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options.
See Fat Hippo Liverpool menus and bookings.
Honest Burgers
100 Bold Street
Honest Burgers serves beef, chicken, vegetarian and vegan burgers with rosemary-salted chips. Its Liverpool branch has a city-specific burger, outdoor tables and step-free access to an accessible toilet.
Check the Liverpool menu, opening times and bookings.
Deco Lounge
65-67 Bold Street
Deco Lounge is a recent change on this part of the street. It occupies the building formerly used by LEAF and is part of the national Lounges group.
Food runs from breakfast through to evening meals, with separate vegan and gluten-free choices. The venue also serves coffee, beer, wine and cocktails. Its official page lists wheelchair-accessible seating and a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Liverpool City Council's premises register names Loungers UK Limited as the licence holder at 65-67 Bold Street. See Deco Lounge menus, opening times and access details.
Breakfast, brunch and coffee
Bold Street Coffee
89 Bold Street
Bold Street Coffee opened here in 2010. The original shop remains part of a business that now has several other locations.
Coffee is the main focus, with breakfast, brunch, sandwiches and bakes also available. Check the Bold Street Coffee menu and current hours.
Bam Boo Brunch & Cocktails
Bam Boo serves breakfast and brunch, including cooked breakfasts and pancakes. It also offers cocktails, bottomless brunch sessions and Sunday roasts.
The business has a second venue on Lark Lane. See Bam Boo's current menus, hours and bookings.
Cafe Tabac
126 Bold Street
Cafe Tabac has traded at the upper end of Bold Street since 1974. It opens in the morning for breakfast and coffee, then continues into the evening with food and drinks.
Tabac also works as a late bar, with Friday and Saturday its latest nights when this guide was checked. See Cafe Tabac menus and current opening times.