Papillon - Hope Street

You'll find yourself lingering longer than planned at this sprawling Hope Street favourite, whether you're nursing a flat white at one of the pavement tables or settling in for a proper meal in the warmly lit dining rooms. The menu reads like a greatest hits of international comfort food – think Korean bibimbap sitting alongside fish and chips, with everything executed with more care than the casual atmosphere suggests. The real draw here is the flexibility: grab a quick lunch between meetings, bring the family for an early dinner, or settle in with friends for drinks that stretch well into the evening. The front terrace is prime real estate for watching Liverpool's cultural quarter go about its business, while the back rooms offer enough space to actually hear your conversation.