The Bistro is currently closed until further notice.
If you're looking to get away from the bustle of the city, head upstairs to our relaxing space, a hidden gem set at the top of the Bluecoat's beautiful building, away from the crowds.
We operate waiter service, so you can put your feet up and enjoy a delicious meal from our new menu.
The Menus
Take a look at the current menus here
Group bookings
If you have a group of five or more, please get in touch with us in advance of your visit to book a table.
Email alex.w@thebluecoat.org.uk
Or call 0151 702 5324 to talk to a member of staff.
Accessibility
If you have any access needs or any special requirements, please don't hesitate to get in touch so we can make sure your visit is as comfortable as possible.
Email alex.w@thebluecoat.org.uk
Or call 0151 702 5324 to talk to a member of staff.
History of the Bluecoat's Bistro
Our upstairs bistro has undergone many transformations over the years. For 200 years the Bluecoat building was a school for destitute children and the bistro space was then used as a chapel.
When the school moved and the building became an arts centre, the upstairs space became 'The Concert Hall', a performance space that hosted many iconic figures including Yoko Ono in 1967 and Sun Ra in 1990.
In 2008 the bistro as it looks today was built during a big re-development of the building. The upstairs restaurant offered a new place in the building for people to get together, enjoy food and drink and escape the city centre crowds.
