The GPO Food Market & Bar Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant Liverpool

Address: 35 Victoria St, Liverpool, L1 6DA, United Kingdom

Rating: 4.2
based on 139 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was good but the prices are a bit high especially for the corn dogs we had."
  • "Both were tasty. The tempura was crispy and tasty."
  • "The Korean fried chicken was some of the best I’ve ever had."
  • "The food from Hajime Sushi was amazing."
  • "We tried 4 of the vendors and everything was perfect."
  • "The food was fabulous so much better than we would have expected from a food hall."
  • "We ordered from several of the vendors and not one of them disappointed!"
  • "The food was super tasty and freshly cooked."

Cons:

  • "Nice food, the price is a bit too high... 6.90£ for 2 corn dogs seems excessive."
  • "Ordered loaded katsu fries only for it to come with 3 small pieces of chicken."
  • "Dreadful... Food cold. Dirty table."
  • "Worst Greek food ever had in Liverpool."
  • "Had Katsu curry from Kimchee. Both myself and my lunch partner were disappointed."
  • "Unfortunately some of the food we ordered was raw in the middle."
  • "The food were so overpriced and in such a small portion."
  • "Everything deep fried with a ‘spicy’ sauce. Essentially a sugary slightly spiced gloop."

Service

Pros:

  • "Staff and food hall vendors are always friendly and the food is always top notch."
  • "The staff at Hajime Sushi was also helpful and accommodating."
  • "Staff were friendly, polite and efficient and nothing was too much trouble for them."
  • "The staff here are amazing and very friendly."
  • "Great buzzing atmosphere in lovely surroundings."
  • "A big thank you to the very kind, warm and friendly staff."
  • "I was quite looking forward to going to the GPO as it has a certain kudos."
  • "Great service from this place after a poor experience with a vendor."

Cons:

  • "The service was very slow for a quiet Saturday afternoon."
  • "When we were being served food and drink they were lazily pushed into the table."
  • "Customer service non-existent. Had to ask twice for cutlery."
  • "The food, service and staff were great."
  • "The staff seemed very upset after this and someone who has worked in the hospitality sector."
  • "The food is great but the ordering via the app is a bit of a pain."
  • "Ignored my complaint about an abrupt male waiter with dark hair and scouse accent."
  • "The food was good but the sevice was terrible."

Ambience and Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "GPO has a relaxed atmosphere and ordering to the table was made easy using the QR codes!"
  • "Love the atmosphere. The food was good but the prices are a bit high."
  • "Great spot in Liverpool with plenty of choice which is great for groups."
  • "Really enjoyed are time in the food hall."
  • "Came with my son on a bright Friday lunchtime. It wasn't that busy."
  • "We went on a quiet Monday lunchtime, the place felt a little strange being so quiet but it worked for us."
  • "Nice relaxed environment. Dylan was welcoming."
  • "This is a fantastic food hall with an excellent selection of various types of food."

Cons:

  • "Music is extremely loud too so unable to have a conversation with the people you are with."
  • "Absolutely shocking. No cutlery, none of the tables properly cleaned."
  • "Atmosphere is lacking which is understandable as there are a few vendors which aren't open yet."
  • "Absolutely abhorrent. Owners need to sell this and give to someone who knows how to run a business."
  • "It's deffo not a place to take your nan or you're having to take charge of all the ordering."
  • "An assortment of food outlets located in one area of the Met Quarter."
  • "The food hall was very empty and there was a lack of atmosphere."
  • "Great food and great staff, nothing was too much hassle for them."

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