Inside Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen & Bar
Craig Hough enjoyed the spectacular surroundings of the all-new, all-day dining and drinking venue in the heart of Liverpool
Gordon Ramsay’s popular premium casual dining concept, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar has finally arrived in Liverpool. It’s his first Bread Street in England outside of London, based on Paradise Street across from John Lewis and Liverpool ONE, taking up the unit once housed by Jamie Oliver’s Italian eatery.
With the talented Gareth Jones as Executive Head Chef, the new restaurant and bar offer an all-day dining menu and late-night drinks seven days a week. Classic Gordon Ramsay dishes, from prawn cocktails and traditional fish and chips to dry-aged rare-breed Cumbrian steaks with fabulous sauces and sticky toffee pudding are on the menu.
Arriving slightly early for our Friday evening reservation, my guest and I were invited for a drink at the bar and enjoyed the sounds of the DJ who really brought a weekend feel to the venue. We ordered an old-fashioned as we waited for our table, giving ourselves the opportunity to take in the sleek, contemporary interior with white Metro tiles and soft leather seating.
Whilst being walked to our table by the window, we had the opportunity to take in the sights of other diner’s meals and enjoy the smells emitting from the open kitchen. Our server for the evening was quick to suggest we try Gordon Ramsay’s signature Beef Wellington Experience – and by the end of the evening, we were more than happy with this recommendation.
Cris Slocombe, Restaurant Manager & Sommelier, was one of our servers for the evening, and explained, "The experience menu is designed for two to share. It showcases the three most popular starters from the original Bread Street Kitchen before moving on to Gordon's signature Beef Wellington and then finishes with a final trio of favourite desserts and is served with an optional wine flight."
Our starter arrived after a short wait and was a spicy tuna tartare with wonton crisps, creme fraiche and avocado alongside a potted Cumbrian beef brisket served with grain mustard, piccalilli and seeded cracker and, lastly, tamarind spiced chicken wings with spring onions and coriander. The wine for this course was a Mohua Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand 2021. Cris knowingly told us, "this is a classic example of a Kiwi Sauvignon with notes of passion fruit, green mango and lime. The more tropical elements work perfectly with the spicy tuna tartare and the tamarind spiced chicken wings. Meanwhile the citrus brings a crisp freshness to cut through the richness of the potted beef brisket."
Our main event was the classic Beef Wellington accompanied by creamy mashed potato, honey roast carrots and a red wine jus. The medium-rare beef, melted in the mouth, with the truffle and pastry that encased it offering a further taste sensation. For this course, we moved on to a Cannonball Merlot from California, USA 2019. Cris explained; “The beef fillet at the centre of the Wellington is the leanest most delicate cut of beef. Something as tannic as a Malbec or Bordeaux would be too bold and risk overpowering the dish. This Californian Merlot finished in American oak has flavours of morello cherry, pepper and hints of dark chocolate." The wine has the perfect amount of weight and body to compliment the beef with a velvety finish.
For our grand finale, we enjoyed a sweet treat selection of ‘Monkey Shoulder’ cranachan cheesecake with raspberry sorbet alongside pineapple and kiwi carpaccio served with passion fruit and coconut sorbet and our favourite chocolate fondant with salted caramel ice cream. The final wine was a Château Delmond Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 2016 was rich, indulgent and complex with candied orange peel, honey and some more delicate floral notes on the finish. Cris explained, "The pineapple carpaccio at the centre of the final dessert platter acts as a sort of palate cleanser after the main course and is amazing with the lighter notes of this Sauternes. The honey brings out the whiskey and toasted oats of the cheesecake. The melt in the middle chocolate fondant and candied orange remind you of a Terry’s Chocolate Orange you get at Christmas”.
With spectacular surroundings, swift, friendly service and a varied menu that you can enjoy all day and night, Gordon Ramsay's Bread Street Kitchen & Bar is more than worth a visit to Liverpool for - make your reservation today.
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