The Old School House

With its chic botanical decor with playful academic touches - think classroom-inspired furniture but comfy - and the restaurant's name, you probably won't be surprised to learn that The Old School House sits on the site of a 19th-century school, just next to Sefton Park. This location captures its history but without the fustiness, serving up small plates, wood-oven pizzas and cask ales amidst bountiful hanging plants and lots of natural light. Sip a cocktail in the outdoor area which resembles a classic European cafe, rattan and all. Squint hard enough and Lark Lane will suddenly look a lot like Paris.