The Art School

The Art School, Liverpool 1 Sugnall Street - Liverpool

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• Contemporary
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2,7
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4,8
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Menu The Art School

    • £ 69 per person for aperitif, canapés and three courses
    • Optional £6 per person supplement - tea/coffee and petit fours
  • On Arrival​
    • Glass of Charles Heidsieck Champagne with a selection of Chef's canapes
  • To Start​
    • (V) Risotto of Roast Lancashire beetroot with caramelised onions, English asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes and parmesan crisps
    • 'Tiramisu' of Filey crab, papaya and mango with Mascarpone, Keta caviar and a seaweed tuille
    • Seared King scallop with cauliflower puree, ‘Morcilla’ Sauternes dressing and Granny Smith apple and Nasturtium salad
    • Pan-fried loin, confit leg and shoulder of Lancashire rabbit with sauté spinach, Pied Bleu mushrooms and Tarragon jus
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Akanksha
+5

Aptly named The Art School, not only is it housed in an old Art School. The food, presentation and delivery together make a work of Art that I captures all the senses in a stunning experience 
In a beautiful building. In a lovely location. 
The staff are wonderful. From the moment you’re greeted at the door. By the ‘man in the hat’ to all the staff. 
Richard
n daniela waited on our table, they added to the amazing experience with all their enthusiasm for the beautiful food. They’re attentiveness, they were fun and engaging. 
We had the taster menu. Which was so many courses. Each one a new and exciting moment in your life. 
The presentation and subtle explosions of flavour. 
Chef Patron Paul Askew, somehow managing to balance the flavours so that the true taste of the ingredients was not lost, but enhanced. 
A true natural beauty and richness to the senses. 
This is an incredible memory for me which will always be one of my top moments. 

Feel like a Queen. 
If ever you get a chance dine here.
Aug 31, 2018
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Preeti Z
+3.5
It's been a few months since we were last at the Art school. Suffice to stay standards have not slipped and if anything service and quality has improved (if thats at all possible)

The menu was a delight and executed with honesty and precision.

So much of food is about quality of ingredients and the sourcing of meats fish and vegetables and the wines and cheeses is clearly what keeps this establishment, in my book at least, at the top of the tree for Fine Dining.
Sep 03, 2016
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Kevin J Butcher
+5
Had a delightful lunch today - the food was exquisite, the service spot on, the building ambience comfortable. Just lovely! Here again next time I'm in Liverpool for sure. Thanks to Paul Askew - who even came to say hello!
Feb 02, 2016
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Honest Ade
+4.5
This week the stars aligned in such a way that is experienced by only a few such as Bilbo Baggins, Luke Skywalker Ethan Hawke, Olly Murs, George VI, Oscar Pistorious and the Pope (sorry they are all a bit random but fate seems to have played a big part in all their real or imagined lives).  Firstly I have been recovering from 2 weeks of man flu (think watered down version of Ebola), secondly two very tough weeks in my day job (no details but education ‘aint what it used to be’), thirdly it was Lady Furness’ birthday (her 30th plus a couple) and, finally, it was the weekend I had been looking forward to as we had a table at Paul ‘Piggy’ Askew’s new solo venture, Art School in Liverpool. Canapes So, after a day of watching and playing football through rain and shine, I was en route to the restaurant with Red (the wife), Vincenzo and Lady Furness (friends), being driven in style by Lady Furness’ pater, Sir Des (think Parker from Thunderbirds but with a ruddy-faced liking for the good life
Oct 11, 2014
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Nomface
+4
The Art School is the latest fine dining venture by Paul Askew which recently opened in early September. As a stalwart of the North West dining scene and formerly of the London Carraige Works on Hope Street the website states that it was Paul’s dream to open a fine dine food haven in Liverpool city centre. The restaurant is located in the lantern room of the Victorian 1888 ‘Home for Destitute children’ building on Sugnall Street which is a stones throw away from Hope Street.  The ethos of the restaurant is to provide a high end dining experience using only the finest produce and ingredients perfectly accompanied by superb wines and champagnes. A range of menus is offered depending on the day including a tasting menu at £85 per head, prices to match the ambition of the restaurant. We visited to sample the prix fixe offering which at £29 for three courses offered good value for money, especially on an early Saturday evening. The dining room is bright and airy with a large window allowing guests to view the chefs at work in the kitchen. The prix fixe menu has a large variety of dishes including fish, meat and vegetarian. I opted for Lakeland venison carpaccio with horseradish snow, parmesan and caperberries whilst Mr Nom chose the twice baked soufflé of wild mushrooms, thyme and truffle served with Dijon cream and charred onions. The carpaccio was wonderfully presented and a light dish with ingredients with complemented rather than overpowered the venison. Breaking from his usual meat/fish preference the soufflé was well received. For my main I chose the Whitchurch free range chicken with sweetcorn, buttered spinach, game crisps and local black pudding. Topped with a multitude of crispy fired slices of root vegetables the dish came together as one to form a pleasing dish. Back on familiar territory as Mr Nom chose the braised Hereford ox cheek and tongue served with heritage carrots, champ and natural jus. The braised ox cheek flaked easily with little pressure and the
Nov 07, 2014
5
Lloyd M.
+5
Took my wife (and kids) for her birthday and lived up to the hype. Fantastic restaurant that could easily be a top restaurant in London or NY. The service is friendly, not arrogant but knowledgeable and truly wants to make the experience great. The meal starts with some canopies and champagne (they offered juice or mocktails to our kids). The canopies were quite nice, I dislike mushrooms but a mushroom macaron was fantastic as was a black pudding canopie. The next amuse bouche was a cold pea soup with creme fraiche. I normally don't like cold soup but this was fantastic, even my picky daughter asked if she could lick the cup. It tasted like a cross between mushy peas and split pea soup. My starter was wood pigeon with foie gras. The foie gras was great, nice portion of pigeon though I found it a tad gamey (maybe that is how wood pigeon is). It was beautifully presented but probably would go with a different starter. My main was perfect, the fish of the day, a John Dory. It was crisp yet tender and moist, prepared wonderfully. Everything on the plate was just perfecct. We then opted for the cheese, which was also great. Unlike France, here you select 5 cheeses. As one, I picked a cheddar for my daughter to try. It turned into my favorite, the best cheddar I have ever had. It was also accompanied with a nice glass of port. Two small pet peeves, but nothing to distract from the five star review. Early in the meal, I mentioned to one of the servers that it was my wife's birthday and it would be nice if they put a little message on the dessert plate (I saw it at an accompanying table). That fell through the cracks. Also, we ordered the cheese expecting to pay a supplement and still get to try one of their beautiful desserts. They never asked for our dessert order and instead gave it as a replacement (and did not charge the supplement). We were probably better off, more than enough food, but we did want the full experience. Finally, we saw beautiful pettite fours and chocolates served to other tables. I believe it accompanied after dinner coffee but we are not coffee drinkers. Would have loved the option to order these without the coffee (especially for the kids) but realistically normally in this calibre restaurant they accompany the check. All very minor peeves to what was a wonderful experience and highly recommended.
5
Alex T.
+5
The entire experience of dining here was nothing short of exquisite. The best best vegan food I've ever experienced, and I say experienced rather than tasted because this was a gastronomic and dining experience, not merely "a meal". Everything was balanced to perfection, every course was a gourmet explosion of tastes that journeyed across your palette with well defined start, middle and finish. The service was just great, and I finished the evening with the best espresso I've had in and English speaking country. Book it, book it now, and dress nice. This place is the best.
4
Jack C.
+4
The Art School is tucked away but easy to find, generously placed within striking distance of Hope Street, Liverpool's premier hub for the artisans. Firstly, the bar is stunning, etched into the bay window space of a Georgian facade forming a perfect circle between barman and fireplace, the window has gone and instead you stride out of the bar, up a Palladial ramp (if such things exist) into the white space. The white space is dramatic, it feels very posh, the sort of room unkempt victorian school children might peer through longingly whilst the other-side tear into the lobster tail. The white void is for dining and it certainly feels that way, I imagined dining and not just eating, I've tired of eateries and I'm impressed to see Liverpool heave up this timely reminder of dining. The food is successful and you will be starkly reminded that it is, the chef or his/her employer has strewn around enough ceramic plates and award 'shields' that if the kitchen porter called in sick you could eat from the prizes. Mains were quite good, I felt a tad disappointed in my chicken, but then I saw a cup of chef victory fastened firmly to the wall and reminded myself that my Luddite taste organs were probably under-firing. The staff were excellent and there were many of them, they centred from all over Liverpool/the world and entertained our strange whims (a sudden interest in gin emerged from one of my friends, exotic bottles were wheeled out with explanation). The February sun shone through the glassy top of this old potters yard well into our pudding and coffee as we soaked up the last of the Sangiovese (at £26 a bottle). It's a place to impress visiting friends on a Saturday Lunchtime. Roaming onto the streets at three o'clock we felt well sated, excitable and a little bit grander than when we arrived.
5
a supitcha
+5
Unbelievable ♥️ It was beyond my expectations. I booked there to find good restaurant, but I found the excellent one. Worth of my time and money. Love to be back here again and again with my family.
5
Marisa Rooney
+5
An absolutely fantastic visit from start to finish! Everything from the food, decor, staff and atmosphere were 10/10 we will be back! You cant put this place or its food into words, you just have to go and experience the excellence for yourself. Thanks you for the most wonderful memorable night to everyone who served us, and to the chefs… wow you are masters of your craft!
5
Tayla Grace
+5
I had a lovely experience here with my partner for our anniversary. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. I had the vegan excellence menu and was very satisfied with everything I ate. The summer salad was the best little salad I’ve ever had, the flavours went so well together with the combination of fruit and veg.
5
Gavin Allport
+5
What an amazing experience, so much more than just a meal out. Each course was beautifully presented and tasted just as good. The staff were attentive and nothing was too much trouble. If you’re visiting Liverpool and lucky enough to get a table here you will not be disappointed
5
Yvonne Tsang
+5
This restaurant isn't perfect, but I think it comes pretty close to it. The staff were amazing and were able to accommodate both of my friends' fussy food quirks and still managed to create delicious food. (You tell me how you can make flavourful dishes without using any onions or garlic!) The soufflé was utterly sublime... rich, light and packed full of umami. I'm not exaggerating when I say that upon the first mouthfull, I had to take a moment with my eyes closed just to savour that flavour... I must have looked like a right weirdo! The *only* complaint I have for the whole evening was that after the three of us were sent into rapturous bliss by the menu, we were brought back to earth by desserts that were... pretty good, not bad. At any other place, they might have been the highlight, but here, they fell a little flat. Finally, the service was excellent, I don't think I can describe it better than one companion who said, "They treat you like a queen."
5
Paula Ellis
+5
I've eaten in the main restaurant and the cellars before today and the food is always fabulous. Afternoon tea this afternoon was a lovely treat after receiving a gift voucher for mother's day. It was so tasty and fresh and the prosecco very drinkable! The gentleman who served us (from Athens) was spot on. Friendly, professional and a warm personality. Highly recommend this beautiful place. An hour or two of class!
5
Carol
+5
Had the most wonderful introduction to Michelin standard eating. Wonderfully cooked, original tasting food, which was very good value. A real treat.
5
tnp nuttawat
+5
Gorgeous dining area, friendly staff and amazing food. Everything was perfect although I felt like the menu could be cheaper, is it a little pricy compared to other restaurants that offer this kind of experience.
5
Chris
+5
We went for a special occasion and had the tasting menu. This was superb every dish exhibited skill in concept and execution and was beautifully presented. Importantly though, this was not style over substance. Every dish also tasted wonderful. The service was slick and generally excellent. The cocktails were executed very well again with balanced flavours and classic cocktails were not meddled with. Would recommend for a special occasion or try one of other menus on offer
4
Cristi
+4
Very nice looking place centrally located. It is quite elegant. We booked for an afternoon tea. The tea was underinfused and too little tea for the quantity of water on a kettle for 2 persons, this was not ok. The salty treats were very tasty, coleslaw with cheddar, chicken with curry and fish with roe. The sweet ones are also top quality. The service was nice, apart from the problem with the weak tea. The prices are high and there is also a discretionary service charge of 10% already on the bill. The WiFi did not work.

Timetable

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
12:00 PM - 02:15 PM
05:00 PM - 09:15 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 PM - 02:15 PM
05:00 PM - 09:15 PM
Thursday:
12:00 PM - 02:15 PM
05:00 PM - 09:15 PM
Friday:
12:00 PM - 02:15 PM
05:00 PM - 09:15 PM
Saturday:
12:00 PM - 02:15 PM
05:00 PM - 09:15 PM
Sunday:
Closed

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