Ресторан · Liverpool · ⭐ 9.5/10 · 2271 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 21:30:39
Address: 47 Castle St, Liverpool L2 9UB, United Kingdom
A Venetian bacaro on Castle Street
Bacaro brings a slice of Venice to Castle Street in the heart of Liverpool. In Venice, a bacaro is a workingman’s wine bar where small snacks called cicchetti are served alongside a small glass of wine, and this spot — from the Salt House group — captures that spirit. The room is handsomely fitted out with alluring lamp lighting, leather banquettes and a Campari bar, striking a balance between stylish and relaxed without tipping into pretension.
What to order
The menu is built around cicchetti — Italian small plates designed for sharing. Highlights include pancetta croquettes, arancini balls, burrata mozzarella, dressed crab crostini and octopus. The idea is to order several and graze your way through, ideally with a glass of Italian wine or an aperitivo from the Campari bar.
Who it’s for
Bacaro is a great choice for a relaxed date, drinks and small plates with friends or a leisurely graze. It sits in the middle on price but at the top for atmosphere, food and service.
The Space
Set among the grand old banking houses of Castle Street, Bacaro trades on shadow and warmth rather than scale — a snug, softly lit room that channels the tucked-away wine bars of back-street Venice. Bottles line the shelves, tealight glow pools on the tables, and the whole space is designed to make you linger.
It strikes a deliberate balance: stylish enough for a date, relaxed enough that nobody feels they have to dress up.
Questions and answers
What kind of food does Bacaro serve? Venetian-style cicchetti — Italian small plates for sharing.
What should I order? Pancetta croquettes, arancini, burrata and dressed crab crostini.
What is a bacaro? A traditional Venetian wine bar serving small snacks (cicchetti) with wine.
What’s the atmosphere like? Stylish but relaxed, with lamp lighting, leather banquettes and a Campari bar.
Is it good for aperitivo? Very — bellinis and Campari serves at the fairy-lit bar with a plate or two of cicchetti are the house ritual before dinner.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–22:00 |
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Visitor reviews
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:30:39
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If it's good enough for Robertson and Salah, then it's good enough for us! Wonderful atmosphere and food. We were late due to the match-day crowds, but the manager held a table back, and the couple ahead of us were sent…
My new favourite place! The food was wonderful. We ordered: Hake with butter and saffron risotto / Pepperoni pizza / Crostini with goat's cheese, walnuts and honey / Black pudding with chicken liver – WOW! / Ox cheek las…
I just love this place! Nowadays most eateries are expensive, but the food is mediocre. Here it's different, here it's plentiful and luxurious, and really good value for money. It has wonderful character, a wonderful atm…
Has always been one of my favourites, and not without reason. First-class staff. Consistently tasty small plates! Looks good. Tastes good. Moderate prices! Variety. Something for everyone! Highly recommend!
I really like it here. I like the tapas concept, and even better, making them Italian. In the photos there are fries, nduja pizzetta, chicken Milanese, lasagne and sausage pasta. No complaints about any of it. All the fo…