24/11/25

Review of Humble Grape in Liverpool

If you’re after a wine bar that feels both relaxed and refined, Humble Grape on Devonshire Street is worth a visit. We booked for a Friday evening, and even at 6 pm the place was buzzing, a great sign of its popularity.

The restaurant covers two floors and we were shown to our table downstairs, giving it a cozy wine cellar like vibe. We were greeted by Maria, who handed us menus and suggested starting with a glass of sparkling wine and at our request chose a 2020 Cremant de Bourgogne Brut for us. Excellent recommendation, perfectly balanced between sweet and dry. Honestly, my new favourite.

For starters I chose the burrata with roast heritage carrots and honey glaze. The creamy burrata paired with al dente heritage carrots and a touch of honey sweetness was sublime. My guest went for the chicken liver pâté with red wine gel and sourdough. While the pâté had a lovely smooth texture, the flavour didn’t quite stand out. The sourdough, however, was so good we ordered extra.

For our mains I opted for the grass-fed rump fillet and added peppercorn sauce and hand-cut chips as sides. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and came pre-sliced, a nice touch. Every bite was spot-on, and I spent my time savouring every morsel, including the sauce and perfectly seasoned chips.

My guest had the chicken schnitzel with cold potato salad and herb dressing. We were pleasantly surprised, this was no ordinary schnitzel. Elevated, well-presented, and full of flavour. Maria then surprised us with a red wine pairing: Château Cordet from France. At £18.65 a glass, it’s on the pricier side, but worth every sip - rich, elegant, and perfectly matched to our mains.

We waited for a while before ordering our desserts which we decided to share as we both wanted the same thing. We chose the Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Ice cream and Spiced Apple & Butterscotch Pavlova. The chocolate fondant was the clear winner, indulgent and gooey and mixed with the ice-cream, a decadent treat. The pavlova, however, missed the mark; more crunchy meringue pieces than the crisp-outside, soft-inside texture you’d expect.

The atmosphere and service at Humble Grape was idyllic, Maria’s attention to detail was fantastic throughout, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about wine. The vibe downstairs is warm and intimate, ideal for a relaxed evening with great food and wine either for date night or with friends.

Address: 13 Devonshire Row, Liverpool Street, London

For more information click here.

Written by Lorna Bryn

Photo courtesey of Humble Grape

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Embrace the festive spirit this holiday season with our curated selection of wines, designed to make the lead-up to Christmas truly special.

Perfect to share with friends and family, elevating your gatherings and creating memorable moments as you celebrate the joy and warmth of Christmas together.

Della Vite DOC Treviso Rosé Prosecco

An elegant, pale coral pink sparkling wine made in Valdobbiadene, Northern Italy. Award-winning Della Vite fuses the latest technology with traditional production methods to produce a high-quality, vegan-certified Prosecco brand made as sustainably as possible.

Price: £21.50

Available to buy at Sainsbury’s

Van Gogh “Sunflowers” by Domaine du Météore

The Van Gogh Blanc is a special cuvée made in collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, representing the link between nature and art, the South of France and Vincent himself. With a delicate, mineral nose of flint which opens up to reveal flavours of lemon, pineapple and nutmeg

Price: £19

Available to buy from Domaine du Météore

Ferrari Trento Perle

A sophisticated, premium Blanc de Blancs crafted from the hillside vineyards of Trentino, Northern Italy. It's got a velvety texture which brings out the rich, ripe fruit and brioche flavours exceptionally well.

Price: £39.40

Available to buy at Noble Green Wines

Van Hunks

Van Hunks Brut Cap Classique from Stellenbosch, South Africa, is crafted using Méthode Champenoise and aged for 24 months. It’s a smooth and dry sparkling wine.

Price: £20

Available to buy from Van Hunks Drinks

Cremele Recas’ Incanta Pinot Noir

A wonderful wine with notes of fresh black cherry, raspberry and cinnamon. It pairs beautifully with a charcuterie board.

Price: £9.99

Available to buy at Majestic