Quick info
About The Nook
On Banks Rd in Wirral, The Nook is a cafe serving breakfast, lunch and tapas throughout the day. Ciabatta sandwiches make up part of the menu, with pulled brisket, pulled steak and pulled beef among the fillings, alongside breakfast sandwiches such as bacon and egg or halloumi and mushroom. A coronation chicken wrap is also on offer. On Friday nights the café shifts to a tapas format, giving the regular menu a change of pace once a week. Dogs are welcome inside, making it a stop for those out with a pet. The café opens daily, covering breakfast through to the evening.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingParking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
25 dishes- Tuna Mayonnaise
- Welsh Rarebit Cheese
- Avocado, Tomato, Salsa, Red Onion
- Homemade Rosemary Focaccia & Olives On Arrival
- Charred Hispi Cabbage, Chilli Butter
- Patatas Bravas
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention friday night tapas, pulled beef/steak ciabatta, breakfast sandwiches and coronation chicken wrap.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention friday night tapas, pulled beef/steak ciabatta, breakfast sandwiches and coronation chicken wrap.
Customer Review Summary
Friday night tapas draws the strongest praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling it the best they've had, citing vegan and gluten free options handled well and dishes sourced with care. Breakfast and lunch also earn steady approval, especially the fish finger sandwich, pulled beef ciabatta, halloumi and mushroom breakfast sandwich, and a full English served on a hot plate. Coffee and homemade cakes, particularly sticky toffee cake, come up often as favorites. Service is usually described as warm and attentive, though several reviewers flag portion size and pricing, one calling a pulled brisket ciabatta too small at nine pounds with no side, another finding a wrap basic and overpriced compared to a similar one in Birkenhead. One reviewer describes repeated rude treatment from a woman believed to be the owner over a takeaway order, including a dispute about an uncollected item and a heated confrontation afterward, while another reviewer who had complained previously was invited back and found the food and pacing much improved, with the mistake acknowledged and put right.
Customer Review Summary
Friday night tapas draws the strongest praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling it the best they've had, citing vegan and gluten free options handled well and dishes sourced with care. Breakfast and lunch also earn steady approval, especially the fish finger sandwich, pulled beef ciabatta, halloumi and mushroom breakfast sandwich, and a full English served on a hot plate. Coffee and homemade cakes, particularly sticky toffee cake, come up often as favorites. Service is usually described as warm and attentive, though several reviewers flag portion size and pricing, one calling a pulled brisket ciabatta too small at nine pounds with no side, another finding a wrap basic and overpriced compared to a similar one in Birkenhead. One reviewer describes repeated rude treatment from a woman believed to be the owner over a takeaway order, including a dispute about an uncollected item and a heated confrontation afterward, while another reviewer who had complained previously was invited back and found the food and pacing much improved, with the mistake acknowledged and put right.
Featured reviews
- Catherine Wood
“Delicious coffees and can definitely recommend the toasted coconut bread, it's so yummy and the honey salted butter offsets the sweetness beautifully.”
- Sheilagh Fleming
“My husband and I always really enjoy the food here. The onion bhaji burger is a highlight 🤌🏻”
- Philip Davis
“Nancy is an extremely knowledgeable and subtle chef, truly a food expert. The Friday evening tapas fare is outstanding, as good as anything I have had in Spain. Good to hear she is extending the tapas into the daily menu too. This is a gem: it looks a wuietly modest place but here is the best and most genuine cooking in West Kirby for all its many cafes and restaurant's.”
- Sue Poole
“Had lunch 9th may, wrap was very basic, had the same yesterday in birkenhead, same price was a loaded wrap and plenty of salad and a small chips included, today's was very expensive, rarebit was just like a cheese toasties again very expensive.”
- Andy Williams
“My favourite little restaurant. Friday night tapas is always superb. The food is always fabulous, the service spot on, and the atmosphere warm and friendly. But if the fantastic chef asks, just tell her I said it was all alright. 😃”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
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- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Family friendly
- Vegan options
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Offerings· 7
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Service options· 1
- On-site services
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Cafes near The Nook
- Hannah's4.55870.1 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
full english breakfast, waiting 20+ minutes to order, large range of cakes
- Cafe Blu4.71183.6 miDeliveryWi-Fi
thick toast, big breakfast, fresh coffee
- QT cafè4.8643.7 mi£10–20
large breakfast, mediterranean breakfast, poached eggs and mushrooms
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The NookOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.4301 | — | — | friday night tapas, pulled beef/steak ciabatta, breakfast sandwiches |
| Hannah'sOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.5587 | 0.1 mi | £15–30 | full english breakfast, waiting 20+ minutes to order, large range of cakes |
| Cafe BluDelivery · Wi-Fi | 4.7118 | 3.6 mi | — | thick toast, big breakfast, fresh coffee |
| QT cafè | 4.864 | 3.7 mi | £10–20 | large breakfast, mediterranean breakfast, poached eggs and mushrooms |
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