Salt House Tapas Liverpool
Restaurant · in Liverpool · ⭐ 9.3/10 · 1914 reviews
Address: Church House, 1 Hanover St, Liverpool L1 3DW
Spanish tapas and charcuterie on Hanover Street
Salt House Tapas is a vibrant contemporary Spanish tapas and charcuterie eatery on Hanover Street, set in a striking Grade I listed building in central Liverpool. The kitchen turns fine ingredients into small plates from traditional recipes, backed by eight sherries, cavas, cocktails and a 30-bin wine list.
What to order
Build a spread from 20-plus tapas: salted cured ham, pan-fried scallops with pea purée and seared fillet steak with a crisp potato croquette. There are plenty of vegetarian choices and a Spanish cheeseboard, with sherry or cava alongside.
Who it's for
A great choice for sharing plates with friends, a relaxed date or a long lunch — open from morning until midnight.
Interior and atmosphere
Modern yet ambient is the house trick: warm lighting, closely set tables and a counter carving Ibérico ham by hand while you watch. It feels more San Sebastián than shopping district — lively at peak hours, easy-going through the afternoon, and dressy enough for a date without demanding a jacket.
Questions and answers
What food does it serve? Contemporary Spanish tapas and charcuterie — small sharing plates.
What should I order? Cured ham, scallops with pea purée and seared fillet steak with potato croquette.
For vegetarians? Yes — plenty of vegetarian tapas and a cheeseboard.
What's special about the building? The Grade I listed Church House corner it occupies was once the Bishop of Liverpool's residence — a storied setting for a tapas bar.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–21:00 |
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Visitor reviews
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Very good tapas. The scallops and the 24hrs sous vide lamb rump are must orders. The Gambas has a good spice kick and came bubbly hot.
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An absolutely fantastic experience. The welcome was flawless. He accounted for my daughter's allergy and marked on the menu what she could choose. Tasty tapas and cocktails. We were kept in constant contact. We'll be bac…
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Excellent service, especially the manager was very friendly, a big choice of food, good portions. Really enjoying the Friday evening atmosphere.
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As someone who's quite fussy about food, I was genuinely impressed. I don't usually like fish, but this dish completely changed that for me. The fish was cooked wonderfully — perfectly moist and full of natural flavour,…
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The service was friendly, the hygiene good, however I doubt whether the food should be salty? First time here, and most of the food was very salty, again, I have no idea whether it was meant to be that way. Overall, it's…
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:30:40
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