A WIRRAL art gallery has been named as having one the best museum cafes in the UK.
The café at Lady Lever Art Gallery in Port Sunlight was has been named as one of the best museum cafés in the UK according The Guardian.
The café, which was one of nine North West cafes mentioned out of 50 across the UK, was praised for its “homemade generous portions” and was described as being best for a “conversation-starter and weekend lunch”.
The article states: “Lady Lever cafe’s food is homemade and the portions generous. We had sandwiches on thick-sliced bread with chips, bakewell tart, banana and pecan cake, dandelion and burdock, ginger beer and tea for two, all for about £35, and we were lucky to get a seat.
“It’s a fascinating, eccentric and beautiful place. At the end of a rose-lined boulevard, the gallery, and Port Sunlight itself, is a display of Lord and Lady Lever’s household soap brand, their huge wealth, and a legacy of Victorian imperialism – Lever profited from forced labour plantations in the Belgian Congo, campaigned for workers’ rights in the UK, and built a model village (somewhat like Cadbury’s Bournville).
“Expect a balanced history of the family and their hoard – Chinese snuff boxes, pre-Raphaelites, French armoires, Wedgwood jasperware, and even a bronze death mask of Napoleon I – all a 20-minute train ride away from Liverpool Lime Street.”
Michelle Dixon, Head of Catering at National Museums Liverpool, said: “We're thrilled to see the café at Lady Lever Art Gallery recognized among the UK's best museum cafés.
“This highlights what we've always aimed to provide – quality homemade food within a truly unique setting.
“Our team takes great pride in serving delicious meals that complement the visitor experience, allowing guests to reflect on our world-class collection while enjoying fresh food in a welcoming atmosphere.
“A great gallery deserves a great café, and we're delighted that visitors are enjoying both.”
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