Award-winning restaurant in Merseyside village named among UK's best bistros by The Good Food Guide

An award-winning restaurant in a charming Merseyside village has been named among the best in Britain.

Founded by Marc and Michaela Vérité, Bistrot Vérité has been serving Southport since 2009 and earned a whole host of impressive accolades.

Located in Birkdale Village, the bistro boasts two AA Rosettes, is featured in the coveted Michelin Guide and has received high praise from celebrity, Southport-born chef Marcus Wareing.

📍 7 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4AR. 📝 The Michelin Guide says: "A friendly, bustling neighbourhood bistro, serving gutsy French dishes with a classic base, punchy flavours and the occasional international touch. It’s a family affair with Mum Michaela, Dad Marc and their sons all involved, either in the kitchen or front of house. Pop into their next-door bar, Petite Vérité, for pre or post-dinner drinks."placeholder image
📍 7 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4AR. 📝 The Michelin Guide says: "A friendly, bustling neighbourhood bistro, serving gutsy French dishes with a classic base, punchy flavours and the occasional international touch. It’s a family affair with Mum Michaela, Dad Marc and their sons all involved, either in the kitchen or front of house. Pop into their next-door bar, Petite Vérité, for pre or post-dinner drinks." | Bistro & Petite Vérite

Now, Bistrot Vérité has been named among the 16 best French bistros in Britain, by the highly-regarded Good Food Guide.

Now run by Marc and Michaela’s sons, Head Chef Jacques Vérité and Matre’d Charlie Vérité, the restaurant serves a selection of French-inspired dishes, with the menu changing daily to ensure great tasting meals using fresh seasonal produce.

Bistrot Vérité is open Tuesday to Friday and can be found on Liverpool Road.

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