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Bistro Franc is situated on the junction of Hanover Street and Duke Street, just on the fringe of Liverpool’s L1 Shopping Centre. This two-storey Gallic eaterie is part of Church House, once the home of the Archbishop of Liverpool. The décor is classic French rustic with wooden chairs and tables, exposed brickwork, occasional chequered tablecloths, candles in wine bottles and walls adorned with prints by French artists. There is a good and daily changing selection of entrees and plats de resistance such as Coq Au Vin and Boeuf Bourguignon, as well as a variety of mouth-watering Mediterranean dishes. The menus change daily to make use of fresh market produce. With its mix of theatre-goers, students, shoppers and the business crowd, Bistro Franc offer a real bohemian feel.

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Bistro Jacques is the only French bistro in Liverpool’s theatre and university district. It opened in May 2006 and is decked out in classic Gallic bistro style with wooden tables and chairs, candles in wine bottles and prints by French artists adorning the walls. There is a good selection of “entrees” and “plats de resistance” and the menu boasts some French favourites such as Coq Au Vin and Boeuf Bourguignon, as well as a variety of Mediterranean dishes. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner (and breakfast too at weekends), the restaurant serves classic and affordable bistro fare.

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This French bistro is located in an old warehouse building in Liverpool's Cavern Quarter and the stone walls and wooden floors nicely complement classic rustic dishes like coq au vin and beef bourgignon alongside many modern Mediterranean options. There is a good selection of starters and mains. There’s also a great-value Lunch Rapide menu (3 courses for £7.95, menu changes daily) which attracts both shoppers and the business crowd. Very popular and great value too, Bistro Pierre is open seven days a week.

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After working in France and Belgium, Marc Vérité realised a lifelong ambition and opened his eponymous Bistrot Vérité in Birkdale Village. It is very much a family affair with wife Michaela running front-of-house and dad Claude helping out with patisserie. It’s deliberately modelled on a rustic French bistro with simple and laid-back styling and a daily-changing blackboard menu based firmly upon fresh local produce. Starters might include Mussels Mariniere or Baked camembert with caramelised apples and pistachio nuts; typical mains include classic dishes such as Chateaubriand for two with Bearnaise sauce and Grilled venison haunch steak rubbed with juniper berries and garlic. Bistrot Vérité is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday to Saturday.Awards | 1 AA Rosette | Good Food Guide 3

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Tucked away on Southport's Queen Anne Street, the Forge Brasserie has built a reputation as one of the best steak and seafood restaurants in the northwest. The stylish interior extends over two floors with an open-plan kitchen where you can watch the chefs in action. Smart, efficient service and some good-value special deals. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday with room for private parties of up to 16 people.

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Mal Liverpool is completely unique – the epitome of modern chic. It follows a New York gothic-inspired theme, is built on an immense scale and has a whole extra dimension through being situated right by the Mersey. Tasty, beautifully presented cuisine is prepared by head chef Adam Townsley and his team using local ingredients and served up with real passion, whether it’s business lunches, quick light healthy bites or dinner. Malmaison Liverpool also has two private dining rooms seating up to 10 people. Leaving behind the Manhattan style for a moment, The Boudoir reminds you where Malmaison came from. Sat in a sumptuous chair, with an unhindered view of the Liver Building clock, the surroundings are so bourgeois and decadent you might be forgiven for thinking you were on the banks of the Seine. Malmaison Brasserie is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.Awards | 1 AA Rosette

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