Vegan
Western
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
British
Fast food eatery est. 2017. Serves vegan junk food, ranging from deep fried veggies and cauliflower 5 ways to setian burgers and loaded fries, hot dogs and sweets like chocolate sundae and vegan apple pie. Roast on Sunday. Bar opens til late. Kitchen reported to close earlier than stated times, check ahead. NOTE: No wheelchair access. Reported fully vegan June 2024. Open Tue-Thu 15:00-21:30, Fri-Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 13:00-22:00.
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177 Reviews
First Review by FilipaPereira
kiero
Points +32
Mind blowingly well executed vegan pub - Edit
My god. The creatively inventive menu, the warm and friendly scouce service, the glowingly cozy underground atmosphere... prepare to be wooed, prepare to swoon, prepare for bliss... for Down The Hatch WILL NOT DISAPPOINT!!!!
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lbbw
Points +193
AMAZING delicious junk food - Edit
So so good. Made quickly for take out was hot and delicious. The jackfruit was made so deliciously omg
Read morePros: Jackfruit nuggets were peng
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Lissatx
Points +741
Best vegan kebab you’ll ever have - Edit
The vegan kebab was unreal, the service was good and the atmosphere is enjoyable.
Read morePros: Good food, Good prices
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economydreams
Points +1447
Does what it says on the tin - Edit
Visited DTH late afternoon on a weekday. There were a few people in but loads of tables free.
Read moreI ordered the buffalo cauliflower. McLovin burger with salt & pepper fries and the Oreo cookie dough sundae (with a piece of cake to take home!)
All in all the food was good but definitely not the best vegan junk food I’ve ever had. The cauliflower was nice and the portion was huge! Feel it could do with being battered though to make it crispier. The burger was okay but a bit mushy and there was quite an overpowering taste of chick pea flour (I think) which I’m not the biggest fan of. The chips were good and it’s nice to go somewhere where they’re included (although I paid £1 extra to upgrade them.)The stand out thing was the ice cream sundae which had cookie dough in it which was delicious!
The service was good and the food quick.
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CourtneyJewell
Points +20
Delicious roast! - Edit
Went on a Sunday night and tried the roast. You get a huge serving and the gravy was amazing! Will definitely go back and try more!
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Casey22
Points +50
My favourite restaurant- mostly vegan! - Edit
This place is amazing, sells the best vegan junk food which vegans , veggies and meat eaters can all enjoy. Atmosphere is great and price is reasonable considering how large the portions are. Would give it 5 starts but it's not fully vegan, that being said the menu becomes more and more vegan every time it updates. Would definitely recommend
Read morePros: Huge potions, Delicious vegan food
Cons: Not fully vegan
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Bobanthar
Points +483
The usual vegan junk food, done well - Edit
If you're visiting Liverpool soon and fancy eating here in the evening, I'd book ahead if I were you. Doesn't get too busy around midday and does some good sarnies for brekky/dinner. Once I had a job near St Nick's church and we went here on our lunchbreak and came back in time.
Read morePros: Creative menu
Cons: Bit salty
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PortWitch
Points +65
A Must Try - Edit
Had the smokey bratwurst hot dog and it was delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful and make some good recommendations for new things to try
Read moreGood range of desserts too which not all vegan places have
Will certainly be going back
Pros: Mainly vegan options, Good range of desserts , Knowledgable staff
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janine.hc
Points +19
The Don - Edit
Loved the vegan döner kebab a.k.a "The Don". Good cocktails in a nice basement bar.
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onlycallisto
Points +70
Super busy but very good food - Edit
They must be doing something right because this place is in high demand when many of the neighboring establishments aren't that busy. The food was really nice, it's advertised as being super junk-foody but it's high quality with really nice sauces and salads on the burgers. There are also some options on the back of the menu that aren't as greasy like the jambalaya.
Read moreThe only down side was just how busy it was, the staff seemed run off their feet so it was hard to get anyone's attention for things like drinks, desserts, sauces etc. If you're coming on Fri or Sat definitely book a table online in advance.
Pros: fun cocktails, good menu diversity, fast service
Cons: Can get very busy
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Hoffman2626
Points +227
Holy Delicious Vegan Junk - Edit
This place was really awesome. First, the decor and lighting was very fun and inviting. The place is in a basement and very warm and nice. It was clean. The server was very attentive and helpful. The entire menu is Vegan with an option for Vegetarian on some items. There was only one thing on the menu that wasn’t Vegan by default. This is interesting because it’s usually the opposite! Let’s talk about the food quality. Whooo! It was so much food and I ate it all. I got the Taj Mahal and the flavors of that burger were so intense and delicious. I upgraded my chips to the poutine and was not disappointment. The mushrooms on the poutine were super fresh and cooked perfectly. The Vegan brioche bun.... yes please. We also got the Mac Daddy burger with an upgrade to the 4/20 fries. I tried both of those and they were great too! It’s a great place for large portions of Vegan pub food. We went after having a few pints and it was just perfect. If you’re looking to indulge in some Vegan comfort food then this is the place.
Read morePros: Portion, Quality of Food, Decor
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Keelan1985
Points +132
Fantastic service - Edit
This was an incredible place tucked away off Duke St. Our children have a lot of allergies but nothing was too much trouble. The staff were so helpful and the food was lovely!
Read morePros: Wonderful with their approach to allergies, Food tastes amazing, Very child friendly
Cons: Steps down aren’t very accessible
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avadams3
Points +148
Fantastic as always!! - Edit
Great staff, great food, great atmosphere!!! GREAT GREAT GREAT
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TigsManley
Points +275
Vegan fast food - Edit
We had the Sunday Roast, it was good but I think it could of been a bit better. We also had a sundae which was nice. The staff are nice and its a quite comfortable setting. I think we would rather come back for the full menu during the week and Saturdays. We have eaten off the full menu before and there are lots more options and I think the food is maybe more practised on that menu but I could be wrong.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-11-04
Pros: Only vegan food
Cons: Full menu not available on Sunday's
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SjayP
Points +146
Vegan junk food 👍🏻 - Edit
Huge menu with lots of vegan options. Recommend booking in advance, esp on weekends.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Nice place on Duke Street, Not that expensive
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Simon_Keller
Points +1687
Lovely environment, good dirty food - Edit
Been meaning to try this place for a while now - lots of Instagram posts caught my eye. The first thing I was pleasantly surprised about was the restaurant itself, the decor, the music, the layout, lightening and the bar - all really nice, perfect for me. Could have spent longer in here with the IPA on tap. We ordered the Easy Peasy, Always Sunny and The Don burgers / pitas with fries (two upgrades to salt and pepper fries). Also tried the Satan Wings. See my uploaded photos for the food and the menu.
Read moreThe upgraded fries were fantastic. Filthy. The Satan Wings were pretty good, the sauce was fantastic (very sweet), a nice crunch, although the middle wasn’t perfect - still nice. I’ve got to say I was slightly disappointed with the three burgers. They were all nice, but I was expecting something amazing like they serve at Frost burgers, which is a short walk away. So the burgers aren’t as good as Frost burgers but the interior is a million times better.
4.5 would be the ideal mark, but because that’s not an option I’ll go with 4. Just the taste of the burgers were ever so slightly disappointing and the possibility of cross-contamination. The halloumi maybe cooked on the same grill as the vegan foods.
Pros: Great interior, Lots of options, Nice looking bar
Cons: Burgers were slightly disappointing , Possibility of cross contamination with cheese, £12.5 for a burger and upgraded fries ain’t cheap
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J0Z1
Points +844
Buffalo sabres - Edit
Describing itself as a veggie junk food house, the hearty food served up quick here did not disappoint. On duke street beside a strip joint, down the hatch is literally in the basement beside the aforementioned "gentlemen's club". With the inserts from what looks to be me and my high school chums CD collections on the walls, dth offers a range of seitan, jackfruit and tofu burgers, nuggets and hotdogs. The spicy buffallo nugs were one of the best things I have ever eaten. They were that good. Also upgrade your chips to the local fav "salt and pepper" chips. You'll thank me later.
Read moreOnly gripe is it is located down steep and worn stone steps,getting a pram up and down wasn't fun, especially on a full tummy. But otherwise I don't have any complaints, I don't think there is any filler on that menu. This is how you do a burger, other places please take notes, and the jackfruit nugs are perfection. If you like fried food you will love it.
Pros: Indie, Delicious, Spicy
Cons: Stairs - not most accessible
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LauraBevins
Points +350
Fantastic junk food - Edit
I visited with my two non vegan friends and we all loved it! We shared the jackfruit nuggets and cauliflower florets for a starter. I then had the Captain Jack seitan burger. Some of the tastiest food I’ve had.
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SmallOne
Points +32
Beware of cross contamination - Edit
Have been here quite a few times and thought the food was ok for greasy junk food however I called up and asked about how things are fried (are the vegan items on the menu fried with the “halloumi fings” and was told that they are). Clearly the items are not fully vegan if they’re fried with dairy items due to cross contamination. If you aren’t bothered by that then the food is nice however my partner and I won’t be eating here again. I feel that this place can’t be trusted now by not informing vegan people of this! There are other vegan and veggie/vegan places in Liverpool that don’t do this.
Read morePros: Food was ok
Cons: Cross contamination with dairy , Not really vegan friendly
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Burgey44
Points +75
Vegan heaven - Edit
Great food, so many options, and huge portions. I ate enough for 3 people, and didn’t regret it. The plates of special fries are huge, the burgers are unreal and the mac and cheese was great. Special mention for the seitan wings in the sticky chilli jäger glaze. Best sauce I’ve ever had! The people working there were also really friendly.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Nice atmosphere, Lovely staff
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chelseysrm
Points +126
Amazing junk food - Edit
We each had seitan burgers and chips and shared sides of mac n cheese and cauliflower wings and everything was incredible. If you’re visiting Liverpool this is a must!!
Read morePros: Amazing food , Nice vibe
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ecarter1014
Points +28
Rude, unprofessional staff - Edit
My family and I arrived in Liverpool so excited to try Down the Hatch! We were on a week-long road trip around the UK from Los Angeles, and we had just driven 5 hours to get to DTH before they closed, on Saturday, August 17. We had called from the road to make sure their listed hours were correct, and that the kitchen would still be open. Their website states the kitchen is open until 10PM on Saturdays and they confirmed this over the phone. We arrived at 9:28, just as they were serving a large table their food. The host then told us that they had already closed the kitchen and would not seat us or serve us. We reminded them that we had called that we were on our way, and had driven for hours! And that their kitchen is supposed to serve until 10PM! Clearly the staff just wanted to close early so they could go out as it was a Saturday night. Unbelievably rude and unprofessional!
Read moreCons: Rude, unprofessional staff, Incorrect hours listed on website
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LuSe
Points +28
Big Boy Breaky 💚 - Edit
My visit to Down the Hatch for brunch was lovely. Such a cool a quirky place with a lovely atmosphere. Staff really helpful and a menu full of vegan options. The big boy breaky was sooo good loved it and for such cheap prices. Will definitely return many times 🌱
Read morePros: Menu full of vegan options, Amazing food , Cheap prices
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ricardoveg
Points +22
Great place to eat - Edit
All-vegetarian restaurant with plenty of vegan options. Personally recommend the Kebabish basket, very well served loaded with fries
Read morePros: Vegan options, Price
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shrivelup
Points +40
Unbelievably Good - Edit
As I've been spending an increasing amount of time in Liverpool I decided to explore the vegetarian restaurant options and this was the first one that caught my eye, first to try and now I find it hard to think about trying another. An unbelievable amount of options on the menu both vegetarian and vegan, I opted for the classic burger and poutine and I wasn't disappointed, both full of flavour. The burger contained the most delicious gherkin I've ever had. I was new to poutine but will definitely be having this on return. I couldn't finish it all and unfortunately I wasn't in the position to take the leftovers with me but noticed this was an option. Service was fantastic and super speedy. I'm looking forward to returning.
Read morePros: The amount of options, Friendly, helpful staff, Ambience
Cons: If you didn't know it was there you could miss it
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VeganRunnerTraceyN
Points +154
Good junk food! - Edit
Lovely mac ‘n’ cheese. I had it topped with crispy curried chickpeas. My partner chose the classic burger. Both meals were very nice. The fries I ordered to go with my mac ‘n’ cheese arrived 5 minutes before the mac, I would have preferred them together.
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RebeccaChristy
Points +36
One of my favourites - Edit
I frequently visit this place with my boyfriend who isn’t even vegan or vegetarian but we both always love the food and drinks we have!
Read morePros: So many vegan options , Staff are lovely, Rustic interior
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