The Elephant Pub And Bakehouse

You'll find this handsome 1934 boozer anchoring Woolton village, where locals nurse pints alongside weekend visitors who've made the trek for what's genuinely some of Liverpool's better pub food. The kitchen takes global influences seriously – think Korean-spiced this and Middle Eastern-inspired that – without the usual gastropub pretension. The weekend brunch service is where they really shine, drawing queues that snake down Woolton Street. Arrive early or resign yourself to waiting, because word's well and truly out. The bakehouse element isn't just for show either – their bread game is strong, and you'll taste the difference. It's the kind of neighbourhood spot that makes you slightly jealous of anyone who lives within walking distance.