What’s the vibe?
A cosy but lively restaurant at the top of busy Bold Street – with another location on the Albert Dock – you’ll feel immediately relaxed when you enter Maray. Known for its Middle Eastern sharing plates, it attracts locals and tourists alike, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself agreeing to go out with a group of chatty scousers after your meal.
What are the prices like?
Maray is a small plates situation, and the pricing is pretty reasonable, ranging from £6-14 per plate.
What should I order?
It’s renowned for its disco cauliflower, bound to be the most exciting head of cauliflower you’ll come across, slathered in chermoula, harissa and tahini. The halloumi drowned in pomegranate molasses is also well worth a go, and make sure you order all of the dips to dunk fresh warm pitta into. Hummus and baba ganoush are both great but the whipped goats cheese paired with pickled apple is a winner.
What’s worth visiting nearby?
Turn left on your way out and you’ll see Cafe Tabac, one of Liverpool’s oldest bars that maintains its ‘70s charm. Or, head the other way down Bold Street and you’ll be spoilt for choice with bars: there’s the newly opened L’aperitivo, which is sort of designed for a pre-dinner drink but turns into a cracking late night spot after hours. Albert Schloss at the end of the road is a German-style beer hall where you can dance on tables alongside cabaret performers until the early hours of the morning.
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