
On The Vine
Quick info
About On The Vine
On The Vine is a family run restaurant in Liverpool serving tapas, homemade pizzas and classic dishes alongside a bar pouring cocktails, wines and beers. It opens early for brunch, with a breakfast menu that includes Eggs Benedict and Eggs Royal. Sundays bring a set roast dinner with multiple courses. Seating operates on a walk-in basis, and the small dining room means a wait for food is common, with guests told of this before being seated.
Good to know
“Family run restaurant offering a wide range of fresh tapas, homemade pizzas and classic dishes. On The Vine is open early serving brunch. On The Vine is also a cosy bar offering delicious cocktails, wines and beers”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast dinner, eggs benedict/eggs royale, italian meatballs in ragu and mac and cheese.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast dinner, eggs benedict/eggs royale, italian meatballs in ragu and mac and cheese.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roasts draw the most consistent praise, with reviewers highlighting roast beef, generous Yorkshire puddings, and flavourful veg, alongside willingness to swap sides like extra chicken instead of beef. Close behind, breakfast dishes earn repeat mentions, especially the eggs Benedict and Eggs Royal, plus the breakfast burrito. Small plates also stand out, with diners praising homemade meatballs in ragu and mac and cheese, and Restaurant Week visitors singling out the homemade flatbread and oregano fries. Cocktails like the hot honey and mocha espresso martini please, though one visit found the bar unable to make certain requested drinks. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, with several reviewers naming servers by name. One family reports a starkly different visit, waiting for menus, being refused milkshakes and frappes despite the restaurant being quiet, and being told a kids' portion of pancakes couldn't be made, prompting them to leave. Another reviewer notes the toilets were out of order during their visit. Several suggest booking ahead, especially for roasts.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roasts draw the most consistent praise, with reviewers highlighting roast beef, generous Yorkshire puddings, and flavourful veg, alongside willingness to swap sides like extra chicken instead of beef. Close behind, breakfast dishes earn repeat mentions, especially the eggs Benedict and Eggs Royal, plus the breakfast burrito. Small plates also stand out, with diners praising homemade meatballs in ragu and mac and cheese, and Restaurant Week visitors singling out the homemade flatbread and oregano fries. Cocktails like the hot honey and mocha espresso martini please, though one visit found the bar unable to make certain requested drinks. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, with several reviewers naming servers by name. One family reports a starkly different visit, waiting for menus, being refused milkshakes and frappes despite the restaurant being quiet, and being told a kids' portion of pancakes couldn't be made, prompting them to leave. Another reviewer notes the toilets were out of order during their visit. Several suggest booking ahead, especially for roasts.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Food was delicious. Service was great, not massive wait times. Not the biggest place so reservation may be needed at peak times”
- Google user
“Called in for a Sunday dinner & was not disappointed,we had the two for £40 Sunday dinner platter,we are both not lovers of beef so we inquired if we could just have extra chicken instead of the beef & was told this wasn’t a problem.I can’t state enough how tasty the food was absolutely delicious.The service was most excellent too from the young lady who was most accommodating.My two grandsons really enjoyed their food too,both are a bit fussy so praise indeed.We had a desert between us which was fantastic also.Will definitely call again for Sunday lunch.We pre-booked btw.”
- Google user
“Had a fantastic breakfast at On The Vine in Liverpool. The Eggs Royal were absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. Everything was beautifully presented, and the quality was excellent. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive. A hidden gem in the city centre and definitely somewhere I'll be returning to. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
- Google user
“Attempted to visit today as a family this morning, two adults, a teenager, a 4 year old and a baby. Waited 10 minutes to be brought menus, then a further 10 minutes to be asked what we wanted to drink. After asking for a white chocolate milkshake we were told, ‘no milkshakes as it’s busy.’ Asked for a white chocolate frappe ‘oh sorry, I also meant no frappes’. Please bear in mind that there was one large table and one table of two in addition to us at the time. Made our orders and asked if it was possible to make a side portion/kids portion of pancakes. The waitress went to ask the chef who said no that it wasn’t possible. I fail to understand how the chef could not simply make less pancakes. We have visited before and they did this without an issue. At this point we just left. Absolutely abysmal service. Will never visit again, which is a shame.”
- Google user
“This is my 4th time in this lovely little restaurant. Last time only called in for coffee so was only there 10 mins. Never the less, the service from Emily was, as always, exemplary. This time I visited with my wife and youngest son. I once again had the (delicious) eggs Benedict. The wife went for the full English and couldn't finish it as it was so filling. My son had the breakfast burrito. Atmosphere, service, (once again from Emily), faultless. Food superb. Now for the bad parts...there isn't one as far as I'm concerned. Please do yourself a favour and if you are ever near to Tithebarn street, please try this establishment out, you won't regret it!”
Location
Restaurants near On The Vine
- Liberté Sky Garden3.13910.2 miReservations
bottomless brunch, prosecco bottle service, rooftop waterfront views
- Maggie Fu4.41,1120.5 mi
salt and pepper prawns, prawn toast, ramen
- CHIN-ZANO4.81480.6 miReservations
pizzette, fried olives, meatballs
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| On The Vine | 4.6122 | — | sunday roast dinner, eggs benedict/eggs royale, italian meatballs in ragu |
| Liberté Sky GardenReservations | 3.1391 | 0.2 mi | bottomless brunch, prosecco bottle service, rooftop waterfront views |
| Maggie Fu | 4.41,112 | 0.5 mi | salt and pepper prawns, prawn toast, ramen |
| CHIN-ZANOReservations | 4.8148 | 0.6 mi | pizzette, fried olives, meatballs |
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