The Brink in Liverpool

Was asked to go here by a few friends and was pleasantly surprised. Staff were excellent and friendly.

Me dijeron que este lugar era ideal para las opciones de comida sin gluten, así que di un paseo de 15 minutos hasta su lugar, fui al mostrador y les pregunté si atendían a celíacos, un miembro del personal me dijo "no" abruptamente y cuando Respondió Tripadvisor y otros sitios web dicen, así que simplemente me ignoró. Compré un café porque tenía mucha sed en este punto buscando un lugar para comer y estaba tan enojada por lo grosero que era el miembro del personal, tomó nuestro dinero y básicamente cerró mi cambio en el mostrador y me dijeron: "Voy a Tráemelos ya que tengo otras cosas que hacer "No va a volver

nipped in today for lunch, lovely day so they had the barbecue going. Two burgers, a chicken salad, cokes and a pot of tea for a tenner, you kidding. The staff here are very friendly and attentive and profits ploughed back into the community. Make sure you visit next time in the city centre

If I was to sum this up in one word, it would be - WowI had never been to The Brink before (and now I'm wondering why!) but an article about Vegan afternoon tea in the Liverpool Echo brought it to my attention and we decided to check it out.I called the day before to confirm and the lady I spoke to on the phone was fantastic, talking me through different options and going to check with the chef that they would have everything needed to provide me with a superb afternoon tea. Some cakes are bought in and some are made on site, so it's definitely worth booking ahead of time (believe me, you don't want to miss out on the yummy cakes!) but I definitely got the impression that they would do their best if you just turned up, but would be disappointed not to be able to offer you the best that they can doWhen we arrived we had a warm welcome and made ourselves comfortable, after ordering we took time looking around as there is so much to see, from artwork to a variety of services you can access at The Brink and elsewhere in Liverpool When our food arrived our eyes grew, surely all of this couldn't be for us? We had 3 types of sandwiches/wraps each (1 normal afternoon tea and 1 vegan afternoon tea) and lots of delicious cakes and scones, with the vegan cakes discreetly marked with a slice of strawberry - which I think is an excellent way of making it clear without being really obvious and making the vegan feel awkward! You could tell that everything had been freshly made and was of such high quality, you could tell the they had really put effort in to the vegan offerings and it was definitely not just an afterthought (as is unfortunately common when you can even find somewhere that has vegan options). From the way it was presented, to the thought and effort put in to each item, this is the best afternoon tea I've ever had, and believe me I've worked my way around plenty of them!We didn't manage to finish our afternoon tea, something I've never said before, but the staff happily gave us boxes to take it away in and we enjoyed it later. When it came to paying I thought that there was a mistake with the bill, at that price they must have only charged us for one afternoon tea? I was assured it was correct and just couldn't believe that they could provide such quantity, quality, service and variety for that cost, never mind actually make a profit on it too! I am a total bargain hunter and love getting value for money, but it felt criminal to walk out of there paying only what they were asking so I gave by far the biggest tip I've ever given and still walked out thinking I had a bargain! The staff were all made up with the tip, making sure all other members of staff knew too, they tried to refuse it but it was well deserved and WHEN (definitely not if!) I go back I would gladly do the same again

Good friendly staff. Roast dinner was a bit of a let down after reading previous reviews as it was raw broccoli and chicken was over cooked and was like frozen not fresh meat but the roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding was lovely.

Brink es un gran lugar para relajarse y tomar algo de comer y beber.Hemos estado en varias ocasiones para apoyar el gran trabajo hecho aquí en proporcionar un sitio donde ir sin ser confrontado con alcohol.Pedimos el desayuno inglés completo y jamón y tortilla de hongos para almorzar con taza de té y una Coca-Cola light.Las bebidas eran buena comida entregaron calientes y recién preparado. Comer bien no es el lugar más lujoso pero buena calidad, pero eso es lo que cabe esperar.El personal siempre es amable, limpio y un buen lugar para relajarse y no sentirme presionado de ninguna manera.

Great little place you can chat , chill out read etc comfy chairs cool decor . Good food at a great price and the staff very friendly and helpful , well worth a visit .

Me encanta todo de Brink. Realmente estoy muy sorprendida al leer que la gente no encontramos el personal amable, como siempre he estado en han estado encantador.Fui a un asado el domingo y fue absolutamente increíble. Muy fresco, bien preparado y la carne era magnífica. Nunca he tenido una mala comida en el Brink y este no fue la excepción. Para colmo, es la mitad del precio de un asado de domingo en otro lugar. Recomiendo el Brink a todo el mundo.

Went for a Quick lunch but they forgot the order so it became a slow lunch ,but wasn't too bad for the price ,

Metimos en un café, no nos pareció muy acogedor, la mujer que tomó mi pedido algo rudos. No probamos la comida, pero los precios parecían razonables y el café estaba bien. Pero tenga en cuenta que cobran 30 p por un débito o tarjeta de crédito, independientemente de la cantidad. Había un trapeador y balde dejado por la puerta con un escalón y otras cosas. La entrada a lo que parece ser el único wc es como pasar a la escuela sala de stock con armarios en ambos lados. Veo que tiene algunas apelaciones y los niños son bienvenidos. Me recordó a los estudiantes europea. bar Personalmente no volvería, hay mucho mejor, más amable y lugares más acogedores donde parar. El personal necesita esforzarse más y ser más agradable!

We had afternoon tea here. It was lovely, all fresh and tasty. Service was great. There was a good selection. Would definitely go again. A nice relaxing chilled place.

Nos dejó en el camino de vuelta de una visita de la ciudad, y nos hd reservado de un almuerzo buffet. La comida estaba recién preparado, un montón de bandejas de sándwiches y un montón de tartas y aperitivos para disfrutar. El servicio era excelente y la comida muy sabrosa. Bien distribuido con un gran ambiente y la sensación del lugar. Sin duda alguna, no sólo por nuevo con un grupo, pero incluso en mi propio o con grupos pequeños.

Durante los últimos 12 meses he visitado dos veces el borde alrededor de un mes para las reuniones. Aunque a veces puede ser un poco ruidoso todavía es un ambiente acogedor, y la comida en general es excelente algunas cosas parecen un poco caras. El...

Visité por primera vez, pero no será la última. Llamé y reservado para un adulto y el té de la tarde del niño, tras escuchar realmente comentarios positivos de amigos, llegamos temprano y nos llevaron a nuestra mesa reservada y servido por Jay, la comida...

Fui allí para el lanzamiento del libro. Pedí un batido, pero que no podían hacer. Creo que la máquina no funcionaba o no disponible o algo así. Quedamos con zumo de naranja. Sirven una variedad de comida, pero no es realmente lo que quería. El...

Desayunamos en un sábado por la mañana y tenía un desayuno inglés completo por 5. 95, incluyendo una taza de té. Gran relación calidad-precio y muy sabroso. No es demasiado ruidoso, con agradable música de fondo jugando.

No puedo hablar bien de mi experiencia de este café. Conocí a mis hijas y sus novios allí un desayuno de cumpleaños que fue una excelente relación calidad-precio. Cuando nos fuimos se me olvidó recoger las dos tarjetas de cumpleaños de mis hijas. Este fue...

Although the food wasn't served until 12pm it was well worth the wait. Lovely fresh breakfast very reasonably priced. Very friendly staff and a unique style cafe !

Great food and mocktails...BLT was very tasty and Burger's are home made with great sides of coleslaw and chips. Lots of drop in centre information to hand each day x

We stumbled upon The Brink one lunch time on one of my regular trips home to catch up with friends.....and we keep on coming back. I can recommend the salt and pepper chicken which is worth a visit alone but it offers so much more. Go.

Really interesting place to sit and have a refreshing drink.Cool atmosphere and has free wi-fi which is nice.

I was told this place had recently won bar of the year in Liverpool and it would have to be pretty special for a dry venue to get that against Liverpool's eclectic nightlife. We went during the day and it was quite clear that there are a lot of community events going on throughout the week and the permanent stage erected in the corner looked as though it had been well used. The place came about as a centre for help locals suffering with addiction. We are from out of town and I have to say had I known that striaght away I might have thought twice about coming. However I didn't and I have to say we got a really warm welcome with people very keen to tell us of the good work they are doing. I must say, it was only when I asked about the history of the place did everything get explained to me. This is a really good social enterprise and based upon the quality of the food, the delicious coffees and the warmth of the welcome you can understand why it won such a prize. By the way, apparently they won because of the 'cocktails' they make and the live music they run throughout the week. Go, even for the chocolate cake, and buy a 'suspended coffee'.

Good food and non-alcoholic cocktails.Friendly staff.Community based project with takings ploughed back in.

My friend Charlotte and I came across this place looking for a place to go for afternoon tea, the brink is so lovely and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be returning here again :)

Came to the Brink after reading in the Echo about its afternoon tea. It was gorgeous and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The afternoon tea was huge, thankfully we got doggy bags to bring it home after - all for £12.50 !!

I arranged afternoon tea for 22 people at the brink and it was brilliant. I could not commend the staff and service enough. They were helpful, nothing was too much an ask and the afternoon tea was fabulous. When food ran out they bought more there was too much for everyone to eat and everyone left stuffed and with doggie bags which were kindly boxed up by the staff. The staff created a friendly welcoming atmosphere and made it feel like a private event by providing ample room fr the guests presents and food creating a buffet like feel all fr the reasonable price of 12.50 a head for the celebration afternoon tea. Prior to tea we had non alcoholic cocktails which were delicious with strawberries and chocolate as part of the package. A lovely day as a result of great service will definitely visit again x x

Backstory: My husband and I were looking for a place to grab afternoon tea, and despite the Brink not appearing during my search for "afternoon tea" on Yelp, we discovered it nonetheless. Most important to us in choosing the Brink is this note from their website:"The Brink is a community interest company (CIC) owned by the charity Action on Addiction, and was established to support people recovering from addiction as well as to provide benefit to the sider community by offering a vibrant, healthy alternative to the prevailing culture of harmful drug and alcohol consumption. Any surplus funds are redirected to support addiction recovery and family support in the Liverpool community." We arrived at quarter past twelve and ordered our tea. It was well priced at 8.95GBP per person and waitstaff were welcoming and helpful. Although online your choices are presented as English tea or house coffee, we were offered a variety of other teas from which to choose. We chose the English tea and it was delicious. We were given the daily special tea sandwiches of chicken and garlic mayo, cheese and red onion, and hummus and rocket (arugula), all of which were tasty. Finally, the scones and pastries were divine. I cannot recommend the Brink enough for afternoon tea, and I would assume the rest of their food and drinks would be just as delicious!

Visited The Brink on Tuesday 30th August, we have been here a few times now as our daughter is at Liverpool University but today we introduced our other daughter to this fabulous establishment. Both myself and my wife had a full English breakfast and our daughter had a sausage sandwich with a smoothie, I can safely say the Brink serves the best full English I have ever had anywhere in the UK and abroad, everything is done to perfection, I don't know how the chef does it but the black pudding is beautifully cooked, All the produce is high quality and locally sourced. The staff cannot do enough to make your experience a fabulous one.

Haven't been to The Brink for ages but used to love it and hoped it was as good as ever. If anything it was better. Had an afternoon tea to celebrate the last day of my holidays before heading back for the new term.The staff are very friendly and it was nice to be greeted with a big smile. Our afternoon tea was served by a lovely friendly waiter and was delicious. The chilli chicken and the houmous sandwiches were different and tasty. The scones and cakes were lovely. Think may have to make this a monthly treat.

The tea was beautifully presented,and tasted as good as it looked, generous portions and very very fresh,all staff very friendly especially Franco.

We had another great lunch at the Brink. Food was, as usual, I had a ham sandwich with proper chips (yummy) my wife had another of their brilliant cakes (Bake Off eat your heart out) Staff as usual were great, they treat you like mates not customers, nothing is too much trouble.

I'd read great reviews of The Brink online and we weren't disappointed. We travelled from Dublin to Liverpool for a few days and went to The Brink on Saturday morning. They offered a few cooked breakfast options, and we both went for the Veggie Brekkie (although it's only me who's vegetarian), and it was great. Two veggie sausages, egg, mushroom, tomato, beans and hash brown, with toast and tea. Phew! All for £5.50. We were served by Franco, who paid great attention to detail, and Jay, who was very welcoming. All the staff are very chatty, but not intrusive. The atmosphere was fab - nice surroundings and very chilled out, with great music in the background (Bunnymen, The Smiths, Arcade Fire, etc.) - and friendly, and we liked it so much we returned on Sunday!Forget your cafe chains and support this local, community co-operative. It's a brilliant initiative (helping to support people with addiction issues) and I would definitely recommend a visit here!

Still a bit of a gem for good inexpensive food, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and good music. Watch out for the lunchtime 'Brink Special'; on Friday I had a lovely piece of breaded hake on a bed of rocket salad for under a fiver. They do great chips too! It's a little bit off centre (up Bold Street, turn right down Slater Street and the left up Parr Street) but worth the stroll. The Brink is a social enterprise owned by Action on Addiction - so it's dry, but they more than compensate by an array of non alcoholic alternatives, And of course there's that added advantage of knowing that you're not contributing your hard-earned cash to the coffers of a tax-avoiding corporate!

Fab venue, food was delicious and the staff were really friendly and helpful. Reasonable prices. Will be going again!

Called into the Brink in Parr Street Liverpool, ordered mushroom soup from the menu board, no choice just mushroom. When it was served it was disgusting, just water blended mushrooms, plus salt and pepper to taste. After a couple of mouthfuls you could actually taste the grit off the unwashed mushrooms. Complained to the counter staff, was met with a shrug of the shoulder and turned away. I have actually seen cleaner water in the gutter.

I love the concept of The Brink - a relaxed place for food and drink (all non-alcoholic!)Stopped mid-afternoon for a few mocktails which were lovely and refreshing. A good place for coffeen too or a casual business meeting. We saw quite a few meetings going on. Ot it's a nice place to sit on your laptop or read a book!

We were staying in a nearby hotel, and just popped in for brekkie. It was by far the best brekkie we had had in Liverpool. Proper sausages not cheap ones and good ol' black pudding nom nom nom!

Great selection of soft drinks, good coffee and tasty, good value breakfast (pancakes) 10/10. Would go every morning.

My friend stumbled upon this place by accident, a happy accident thankfully, it's a dry bar which is different to our usual eatery's the food was amazing as was the green machine detox drink I ordered. Very cheap which was surprising given its city centre location, I will definitely be recommending this place to all my friends X

The Brink is a eatery with a difference. It exists to fund help for the rehabilitation of people who are suffering with addiction. The place is bright and modern without falling into the hipster abyss. The food is excellent and varied catering for the carnivore and herbivore equally. There is no alchohol as its a dry bar but the range of alchohol free cocktails is both varied and refreshing. The staff are friendly and polite and there is very much a relaxed atmosphere. Of an evening The Brink also doubles as an entertainment space putting on open mikes and film showings. one of the very few places where you can see the excellent work they do in motion.

Excellent range of reasonably priced food and probably the best cup of coffee in Liverpool. Friendly staff and funky atmosphere, be back soon!

This is a very nice place for food and drinks, and apparently it is also a music venue and hosts several social activities. The breakfast is good and the old factory-arty setting is very attractive. Great if you are staying next door at the Parr Street Hotel.

I come here quite often for some coffee and something light to eat. It is never very crowded, and service is always prompt and excellent. The staff are very welcoming as well. The food has always been good and I like the atmosphere of the cafe. It is very airy and filled with natural sunlight during daytime - great place to hang out with friends or to get some work done alone.

Great food and staff here, we were a table of 18 people and we were looked after by Jay and Beth. Thank you so much. We will be coming back!!

For addicts and alcoholics in recovery, this is an ideal place to meet and eat and access resources for recovery. A safe place for families and friends also, this is more than a recovery cafe.

Title says everything. Went in for a refreshing drink at 17:00 on a Saturday and to see what the place was about as I don't drink alcohol. It was very quiet and we ordered a root beer from the fridge and one alcohol free cocktail. We were told to take a seat. 30 minutes later and only 10 minutes from our table at a restaurant we were still waiting. I asked for our money back and instead they threw 2 drinks in takeaway glasses and we went on our way. Worst service I've ever received and all for 2 drinks. The root beer is still in my fridge as I didn't have time to drink it.

I visited here on 8th April with a friend.I had the vegetarian breakfast and really enjoyed it. I particularly enjoyed the sausages.

Fabulous food, served by courteous and pleasant staff, such a nice change from some of the 'chain' eateries. Great choice of delicious smoothies and freshly-made juices, and some unusual, tasty food. Chilled atmosphere with great background music and feeling of safety due in part to non-alcohol sales. Lovely for adults and/or families. If you love coffee - it's the best in Liverpool!

Fab variety on the menu and specials board, loads for veggies, vegan or gluten free . Food was delicious with lots of more unusual options available not just your average lunch offerings. I had halloumi and roasted pepper flat bread with kale and garlic served with skin on roasted new potatoes - gorgeous and mu husband had the burger which was huge, delicious and beautifully presented. Great selection of drinks available too. Fabulous

Great food and very warm welcoming staff. I enjoyed the food throughly thank you. Looking forward to coming back and visiting again.

A great community based cafe/(dry)bar with great tasting food! Took a friend there on another friends recommendation. We were not disappointed. The food was delicious and my little boy had afternoon tea which was very tasty! The staff were very friendly and attentive. Shall be visiting again soon!

If you're looking for a place to experience Tea, this is definitely worth a shot. It's affordable and delicious, and by eating there you're supporting former drug addicts and alcoholics, which is super awesome. Worth every penny.

Quite simply a gem of a place that's probably too well hidden. A little of the beaten track but a superb choice of drinks and snacks and a very good atmosphere. Great place to meet, chat and relax!

I visited here on Sunday 28th Feb at just before 11am with my two sisters and my 4 month old nephew. We ordered 2 vegetarian breakfasts and an American breakfast. I'm always slightly wary of vegetarian sausages as there's so much variation, but these were delicious and the best I've had when out. The breakfasts were all delicious and we left clean plates.We've all put this place on our list of places to go again.

The idea behind this place is wonderful - for recovering addicts. And the dry bar leaves offers lots of non alcoholic options and some great smoothies and juices. The food when we went was great but the service could be improved to really sell this place! We had to wait a long time for a drink that we had to remind the staff of more than once. However, I would still return and recommend.

I'm a frequent visitor to The Brink and am never disappointed. The food is tasty, very reasonably priced and you get loads of it! Today we had a sharing platter and tapas platter between three of us for lunch and it was perfect. Full of flavour and fresh.

I've been here several times now and the food is amazing. I've even been in on days when it's been rammed but have still been served quickly. The only complaint that I have is that the menu stayed the same for so long as as a result because I'd eaten everything I stopped going. I will go back though as its been far to long. What else can I say there's plenty of seating all comfortable there's a huge selection of non alcoholic drinks and the place has such a relaxed atmosphere. What I love most about this place is you can pay forward for coffee and tea this means you can order an extra drink and not take it. This then gives someone who hasn't the money for a drink a chance to have a drink later which as you know can make a huge difference. Great work brink keep it up hope to see you soon.

Stopped by The Brink for a breakfast meeting while working in Liverpool. It has a great feel to it and its a shame I was only visiting as I'd love to try out different menus and come for some of the events.We were really warmly welcomed by Jay who looked after us really well. the breakfast menu spoiled us for choice but we settled on a BLT (with no "T" for my fussy eater colleague) and the American Breakfast of crispy bacon, lots of pancakes and gorgeous scrambled eggs and a generous sized fruit juice and a very nice coffee too. For the quality of the food and drinks on offer in the centre of the city you cannot beat the price! Whenever I'm in Liverpool I'll be back!

Superb place , up a scruffy little road with a not particularly attractive entrance but don't let that put you offHad fresh beetroot and ginger juice and really good granola Love that it's a social enterprise Lots of interesting things going on

I visited again today with three friends and we had decided to try sunday lunch. We sat in the booth area which is a bit quieter and lends itself to being able to chat. Restaurant was busy. Staff are really welcoming and do all they can for you. After a small problem which was dealt with efficiently and generously by Jenny, the assistant manager who is wonderful, we enjoyed delicious sunday roast meals, non alcoholic very enjoyable cocktails and tasty desserts. There is so much on offer in this establishment and they should be commended for the good work they do. All the staff are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxing. This place is a hidden gem and is great for food or just a drink. I have been several times and never disappointed. Thanks to you all for a lovely meal. See you soon.

After hearing about this apparently being one of the best afternoon teas in Liverpool my husband and I decided to take a visit on our day trip to the coastal city. We walk in and thought it looked really cool--trendy and airy! There were no menus on the table and after a few moments of no one coming over we went to the bar to get menus. We decided for £8.50 we would get the afternoon tea (as we do in nearly every UK city we visit). my SO goes up to the bar to order and request one Tea have only the cucumber sandwiches. The man says there's a veg option that would be better if I wanted, so I decided to give it a try and SO requests just the normal sandwich options. After we sit back down we are brought a napkin and knife each, then the waiter immediately turns around and starts petting a dog (which was sitting next to a lady at another table) and then just hops back behind the bar. I'm not going to say he didn't wash his hands, but I didn't see him wash them. Took a while but our tea came out and i was disappointed immediately. Firstly, both were vegetarian which isn't what we wanted. Then I notice there were 3 sandwiches: cheese &a sweet tasting chutney, hummus, and tomato. Literally JUST hummus on one and JUST tomato on the other. Unhappily I eat them and move on. Wanted to eat the scone, but we got whipped cream out of the can-- which was obvious because of that star shape spray cans have. I eat the cake, overall the cakes were the only good part, I really enjoyed the chocolate one. Then SO decides to go to the bar and ask if they have something other than this whipped cream for the scone. The man says they only have this cream which is made from scratch...obviously a lie because unless they make it then put it in a can and spray it out it's not handmade. I take a bite of the scone and it was ROCK hard. Inside was chewy, tasted awful. I spit it out without hesitation. We left immediately nearly £20 lighter but 0 satisfaction. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone, just spend £5 more and go somewhere else.

The Brink is a Dry Bar/Restaraunt the atmosphere is very relaxed and chilled, nice place for children to. The food is realy good quality with home made bread from olives, hummus, to fab home made chips. to a daily special. Roast dinners are also worth a visit.The Brink also offer other services for people, and provide free wifi with laptops.A lovely little sun trap outside, it makes u want to sit there all day.A various menu of soft drinks and hot. Unique

Guys I am a regular visited to the brink and fully support their cause. I have always had great service from the staff members when we attend. However today Sunday evening I was served by a gentleman at the bar as usual. I asked what the soup of the day was and all I got in return was, " it's on the board. " I then had to go and look at the board at the end of the bar. Why on earth couldn't he just tell me. I wanted two diet cokes and he told me that they had sold out. Come on guys selling out of Diet Coke in a none alcoholic bar isn't good enough. He didn't really seam interested in offering an alternative. Very poor. This was the first time I had, had such poor service and I will return because I think the cause is so important but please let's get the service right and keep the loyal customers. Sorry about the review but I just needed to point this out.

if your mouth could have an orgasim, then god did I have fun! food was amazing, I have just read old reviews from 2013 - I can honestly say it tasted fresh, mouth watering and value for money for sure Absolutely recommend :D

Food was good and the fish was out of this world. Friendly staff. Only downside was very quite but did go in the afternoon but will visit again in the evening time.

Just a little out of the way and hard to find this gem of a place serves great good with great friendly service. It states its aim is to us surplus funds to aid people recover from addictions and I am going to guess that some of the people who work here are volunteers. To be served by a big burly middle aged Scouse make albeit extremely friendly was a novel and pleasant experience The ambience was great the current bohemian look. The building must have been a garage repair shop in a previous life Easy street parking outside and a generous sized terrace Clientele seemed typical scousers all very relaxed and informal. And you get that feel good factor that you have helped a charity as well as dined. A a restaurant it's a 4 star here but I give it 5 stars because of the charity bonus

Six of us went to celebrate a big birthday and all enjoyed it. The food and menu are really good, with lots of choice. Service was brilliant and informal. We tried several of the mocktails and all were delicious and refreshing. I want to try the British Tapas next time. Highly recommended.

I love The Brink. The food & service is always top notch. The Sunday roasts & Afternoon Tea deserve a particular mention. As does all the addiction recovery services that occur on a daily basis.

I stumbled upon this place by accident and I am so glad I did! Great initiative, plenty of events and delicious menu. Chilled atmosphere and a good soundtrack always helps. All staff were friendly and my lunch on the sun terrace was delightful. Will definitely be returning!

After reading the Liverpool Echo’s “Afternoon Tea” review I decided to try “The Brink” (Saturday 22 August 2015), and I was very impressed.I cannot praise the Staff highly enough, they were extremely friendly and attentive as soon as we arrived, and the Chef even checked if we had any food allergies.As I’d pre-booked our Afternoon Tea it was delivered within minutes of our arrival.We had a selection of finger sandwiches; mustard roast ham, cheese & pickle and butter roast chicken, sweet pastries with a savoury filling, warm cinnamon-flavoured scones with double cream and strawberry jam, miniature cakes; chocolate brownies and syrup sponge, and a selection of fruit; strawberries, blackcurrants, mango and kiwi, and fine English tea/Brink’s own house blend coffee.Every single item was gorgeous.For the price (£8.50), quality and service The Brink’s Afternoon Tea is a must - you will not be disappointed.***** To all of The Brink’s Staff - Keep up the good work *****

Visited for the first time today with my daughter and granddaughter using a Living Social voucher. Lovely welcome from Jan and Jay. Menu varied with great choice. Food served promptly and was delicious inall aspects . Everything home made, sauces,coleslaw etc and accompanying salad was very tasty. Food reasonably priced and excellent quality.Staff are very friendly and attentive. Wil recommend as well worth a visit and we will be back. Good childrens menu as well.

Booked the day before visiting and the lady who took the booking was exceptionally polite and friendly on the phone.An interesting buzzing venue with people milling around: eating, talking, adding artwork to the walls.Staff were very friendly, initially we sat for sometime assuming there was table service as cutlery was brought to the table but made a mistake regarding this - staff apologised and quickly took our order. Our drinks did arrive after we had finished our starters but the food was so delicious there wasn't a need to get grumpy about that. The drinks themselves were a delicious concoction of juices, ice and fruit - so refreshing.We both had hummus and bread for starter and Thai green curry for mains - both delish.I would recommend this venue for the friendly nature of staff and the great job the chef does of the food - plus the prices were really very reasonable too. But also there's all manner of activity sessions on offer as well.

I recently enjoyed a business lunch here - my first visit and I was pleasantly surprised. The venue is relaxed (maybe a bit too loud for a serious business meeting) and unique. The food ( I had the cheese/ham omlette) was lovely and the menu is broad. Customer Service could be better - no service with a smile on this occasion BUT, as highlighted I would return to gi it another go

Had been to an early pictures on a Sunday and not had breakfast so called in here for all day breakfast (till 3 pm on a Sunday). Staff really welcoming and friendly. All you would expect for a full English; freshly cooked and the toast was great - a good thick slice. 'Proper' tea in a proper teapot. £6 including tea - excellent value. They have a decked/paved area to the front, which is ideal for sitting out. Sunday roast menu looked really good so will try that sometime.

Great food and atmosphere, more places like this please. Prices could be better be overall reasonable. Enjoyed thouroughly

What a wonderful concept and an excellent oasis in the middle of Liverpool. Excellent lunch time mezze with good service and very good value too. Non alcoholic drink was interesting and delicious. Will return for sure.

Would never have known of this great place if I hadn't bought a Living Social voucher. Don't know Liverpool as I live the other side of the river but we were going to an event and used voucher to eat Sat afternoon, when the place wasn't too busy.There were 5 of us (2 vegetarians) and we all chose different starters and mains, which were all very good (and very large portions!). The staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful. The drinks menu is huge with a wide choice of mocktails, smoothies, unusual cordials (yum) and bottled drinks. Very reasonable prices so we tried out several, all enjoyed.Great coffee too. Owned by a charity so profits go to a really good cause; look it up and try it out.

I love the Brink, I truly do. From the awesome mocktails to the lazy Sunday brunches to the outstanding fish and chips (try it, you won't regret it) the food is always always always incredible and great value for the size of the portions. The staff can sometimes be a bit on the ditzy side but they're nice and friendly and I don't think I've ever been into the Brink with any particular hurry so waiting has never been an issue. They have an eclectic mix of events, from open mic nights to bike workshops to the wonderfully named Raucous Caucus choir, and it feels like such a welcoming and inclusive space that I can stay in there all day (in fact, I have on occasion).

New menu,tried the.kids afternoon tea, went down well with my 6 year old. Service can be a bit scatty but good hearted, it's a bright welcoming space,recommended.

The Brink has simple but wholesome, delicious food! It is of great quality and caters for the whole family! It always has seasonal offers and different specials! I dont think theres as much of a buzz around the Brink as there should be! Although the Brink doesn't do fancy or quirky food it is delicious and has a nice relaxed atmosphere! The staff are very friendly and helpful and seem like they are happy to be there. They also are flexible in catering for peoples needs, e.g I went with a 5 year old and they happily took his order of a slice of bread and butter with some chicken and a bowl of chocolate ice-cream! It also does have a good range of healthy dishes which is a plus because it is hard to eat out and still be healthy!

I have to be honest when I say that the Service was verging on poor, the only thing that clawed it back was the salt n pepper chicken burger which was one of the nicest burgers I have ever had. We had a living social voucher which advertised it as a restaurant, it was very much like a train station cafe.

My daughter booked this place as I currently can't have alcohol due to medication I'm taking. I really liked it. It looks basic when you go in more cafe style than restaurant but the food is good, nothing fancy but fresh, well cooked and tasty. I had a mocktail and loved it! I will return to the Brink again.

Walked in to a rancid smell of rubbish bins. Filthy floor and tables. I wouldn't let my dog eat there

In una via un po' nascosta del centro di Liverpool sorgono vari ristoranti alternativi, uno di questo è The Brink. Arredamento molto particolare ma fresco e allegro, nelle giornate di sole si può anche mangiare all'esterno. Clima molto accogliente!Cibo veramente fantastico anche per vegetariani come me.

Tried The Brink on Saturday after a recommendation from Seecret Tours Liverpool. Interesting back story: this is an alcohol free bar. Great vibe inside this "urban chic" cafe / bar. We passed through for a coffee and a smoothie. Located in the Rope Walk area of the city and a stones throw from Bold Street. Staff are super friendly. Smoothies were delicious

Went today for my first time, arrived and it was a family fun day and was a it hectic, we ordered the soup for starter and it was lovely home made chunky soup, my partner ordered the chicken special and it looked amazing, great presentation, and I had the corned beef hash burger with an egg on, never seen this anywhere and it was spot on, and home made chunky chips!!!! I didn't think we was waiting long but the waitress was brilliant, offered us a drink on the house and a desert to take away, really great place..

A quick lunch of the best fish and chips ever. Delicious and freshly cooked. Lovely smiley waitresses. Great atmosphere. Second visit here. Limited selection of great cordials to buy and make at home - dandelion and burdock, blood tonic, lime and lemongrass. I bought 6 bottles. Totally alcohol free bar. Definitely visit again. Very good portion sizes and children's menu available if you're not a big eater.

I was one of the most unpalatable meal that I have ever had! I had a burger, maybe it was handmade as they said, but NOT fresh. Could not eat it at all. I had stomach ache for hours. The one fresh thing in it was a small piece of lettuce. The only good thing about it is a nice place and their drinks, not food.

Good range of food inc veggie. Staff friendly and helpful. Mock tails are fab. Range of food or cakes all home made. Well worth a visit in a chilled out environment with friends or solo.

Stumbled across this little gem whilst looking for a quick bite en route to a local event. The staff understood our haste, took our order and the food was served very quickly. Although we only had sandwiches, there was a choice of bread and the fillings were very generous. I only ate half of my sandwich (as it proved to be quite substantial) and saved the rest for later. The venue was quite spacious and had a peculiar L shaped interior with a stage positioned enabling good views for numerous people. There were outside facilities available for those who wish to smoke. The staff were friendly, attentive and polite. A venue worth searching out.

Every so often we feel the urge to go to the Brink. But there are thousands of bars in Liverpool, why choose this one? It's a really well rounded place, good food, good prices. friendly staff, a 'buzz', a great place when you're not in a hurry, because you'll just want to chill out with another Shampagne Mocktail. Don't laugh, try it! Flavours are really good. I hope the irony of this isn't wasted on anyone but I came a couple of weeks ago with doctor members of a wine club, and a good time was had by all. And many thanks to all the staff for lovely plates of food, the good humour that IS Liverpool, and to Dave B for giving us a talk on what the Brink was all about.If you get to the end of this review, then get down there and try it.Terrific!

Food. Coffee. Drinks. Company. Look no further than the Brink. It's got a really laid-back authenticity that a lot of places strive for yet very rarely pull off. I felt comfortable the moment I walked in. Good work.

I've just read the average and worse reviews for the Brink. It didn't sound like the place I know and when I saw the dates they had been written I realised why. All of the bad reviews were written over one year ago. IGNORE THEM!!!The breakfasts are well cooked and great value for money.There is a quiet, friendly and family oriented atmosphere.Please visit and when leaving pay for a cuppa up front for someone who may be less fortunate than yourself.

Local agradable con un buen escenario para música en vivo. La carta es reducida, pero siempre tienen una sopa del día y una interesante variedad de pepitos de carne. Nota importante: en este local no sirven alcohol.

Have been to The Brink on Parr Street several times. Its a "dry" bar. The mocktails are really good!. Food is fresh and locally sourced were possible, a good veggie and even some vegan alternatives (woohoo!) the staff are very friendly and the place has a very relaxed feeling about it. I'd recommend the hot chocolate too. Definitely worth a visit. In the evening the Brink has various events on including bands, football (on a huge screen), film night to name a few, the music gets louder and the lights dim and yet it still feels very much like a safe space to sit, watch the world go by and have a mocktail or a coffee in a safe and friendly space.A lovely environment to be in alone or with friends. I have eaten lunch quite happily on my own in this environment (whereas I would not like to do in a pub - yep old fashioned but still), and felt very comfortable as a lone female in this environment. The afternoon cream tea is my next treat when I'm next in the vicinity.

Me in an alcohol free bar - unheard of but I enjoyed it; good bar food, Interesting range of drinks, great value and a nice atmosphere. Great for lunch.

Really lovely meal here, me and my friend both had burger and chips! Really quick for the food to come out and proper lovely homemade chips!!! Most definitely will be recommending :)

I knew they didn't sell alcohol before I visited.I first learned of this place when I saw it on granadavreports with a very royal patron.Nice basic grub cooked well to be honest.Lovely crowd of people there the day I visited.Felt really welcome.

This is such a find. We went on our first ever trip to Liverpool, for breakfast (delicious and great value) and vowed we would return. Every time we go, we have a good experience. It is such a good vibe here, whether busy or quiet, it's a relaxing place to sit alone or with friends. It has a real local vibe, you can find out what's on in the area, hear local bands, there's great food and drinks (non-alcoholic), and a really warm welcome. It's a dry bar that doesn't feel dry, great vibe, great place, definitely worth a visit while you're in town.

I love, love, love it in The Brink!!! It's good for a cup of tea & a gab with friends & it's excellent for food. Lovely chilled atmosphere & it's good to know if you want to go out & not have a proper drink you can. Prices are very reasonable, lots of food choice & plenty of seating.Love popping in for breakfast before shopping. The smoothies are gorgeous & there's all kinds going on from film screenings to live music. One of my favourite places to go in town & it supports a great cause!