The Bentley Liverpool

You'll find this place doing double duty better than most venues in the city centre. During the week, you can pop in for a proper coffee and light lunch in civilised surroundings – think exposed brick, comfortable seating, and the kind of atmosphere where you can actually hold a conversation. The food's solid without trying too hard, and the daytime crowd skews toward office workers and shoppers taking a breather. Come Friday evening though, everything changes. The lights dim, the cocktail menu takes centre stage, and suddenly you're in one of the liveliest spots on Brunswick Street. The weekend crowd knows how to have a good time, and the bar staff keep pace with some genuinely well-made drinks. It's the kind of place that works whether you want a quiet Tuesday lunch or a properly messy Saturday night.