The Office Bar & Restaurant in Southport has garnered a reputation for delivering exceptional dining experiences. Nestled at 36 Anchor St, this charming establishment offers a menu that boasts a delightful range of options, from classic fish and chips to mouth-watering roast lamb, all prepared using high-quality ingredients. Diners like John Hayes commend the restaurant for its attentive service and enjoyable atmosphere, noting the pleasant background music that enhances the dining experience.
Customers frequently rave about the friendly and courteous staff, who contribute significantly to the welcoming ambiance. Michelle Canavan's experience highlights the consistent quality of food and the helpfulness of the team, making it clear that each visit is memorable. Large group celebrations, like retirement dinners, are effortlessly catered to, as Helen Davies described how the staff accommodated special requests, further enhancing the festive atmosphere.
The tapas selection, as praised by Jayne Sims, draws groups together with generous portions and excellent taste, while Tom Passmore’s experience with a legendary steamed steak pudding showcases the kitchen’s commitment to culinary excellence. Overall, The Office Bar & Restaurant stands out not only for its delicious offerings but for its dedication to a remarkable customer experience, making it a must-visit spot for locals and visitors alike.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Somewhat difficult to find a space
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Reviews For The Office Bar & Restaurant Southport PR9 0UT
John Hayes
Jul 3,2025
Superb dining and service experience. Excellent interaction with everyone we spoke to or dealt with from booking to drinks to food service, top notch! Two had fish and chips and one roast lamb everyone was very impressed by the quality, quantity and timing. Drinks were good “house” Wines were very good. Dessert was excellent we had a very tasty sharing plate. Good music playing pleasant atmosphere throughout the place. Highly recommend and will come again.
Michelle Canavan
Jun 25,2025
Good quality produce is used, which produces excellent food. I have been several times and always had an enjoyable experience. Good choice on menu and chef's specials. Wheelchair friendly. I can not fault the quality of the food. All our meals have been cooked to our recommendations, the staff are friendly, courteous and helpful. Highly recommended.
helen davies
Jun 11,2025
We attended for a large retirement dinner, from the first time of booking to the end of our dinner, the staff were amazing. They let me decorate the table & carried out little extras that made it special for the guest of honour. Excellent customer service. The food was enjoyed by everyone, came out quickly, piping hot & the presentation was a work of art. We all enjoyed our night very much & the guest of honour was very happy. Good value group menu, so many choices & supplied with a great chart to complete with the guests choices, couldn't have been easier. Thank youto all the team for a great night.
Jayne Sims
May 27,2025
Birthday dinner with friends. Four of us opted for the tapas, which were excellent at 15 for 3 and portion sizes were good. The others had more traditional fare, like fish and chips, and everyone was impressed by the quality and taste. Puddings were also much appreciated. Good service, but it was a quiet weekday night. Definitely recommend!
Tom Passmore
May 24,2025
We were very impressed with The Office Restaurant. Three of us went for a mid week dinner and everything was great. The staff were friendly and attentive but not overly so. The food was well presented and absolutely delicious. The steamed steak pudding was up there as one of the best pies I have ever had. Only comment was the 2010s pop music was incongruous - although I’m a fan so all is good. Good place, will return and would highly recommend.
Lynn Taylor
May 3,2025
Excellent food and service spot on ,friendly atmosphere at a reasonable price highly recommend a visit it’s definitely worth it
michelle flynn
Apr 24,2025
Food was excellent. There was a really good choice especially the vegetarian menu. The service was great. Atmosphere was good too. Definitely will return
Paul Dickinson
Apr 5,2025
Exceptional for a first time visit, from entering to leaving the restaurant a really enjoyable experience from quality of food, service (Charlotte), price & ambience. Highly recommend
Reviews For The Office Bar & Restaurant Southport PR9 0UT