Bacaro

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.

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.

Where is it located? On Castle Street in central Liverpool.

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