Elif Castle Street
Manchester
At a glance
Elif Castle Street is a Turkish grill and bar at 22 Castle Street, Liverpool, set inside the former Parr’s Bank. The restaurant occupies the building’s circular banking hall, where a glazed dome, historic architectural details and a long dining layout create a distinctive setting for lunch or dinner. The room combines the character of a listed commercial building with the atmosphere of a contemporary grill restaurant.
The menu follows the Turkish mangal tradition, with mezze, charcoal cooking and substantial dishes designed for sharing. Cold and hot mezze include hummus, cacık, smoked aubergine, vine leaves, spinach tarator, roasted peppers and sigara böreği. A mezze selection gives the table a chance to sample several preparations before the main courses arrive, while the menu also includes cooked options such as güveç and slow-cooked lamb.
The open charcoal grill is central to the restaurant’s style. Lamb, chicken and köfte are cooked over coals, with traditional choices including Adana, şiş, lamb chops, ribs and beyti. Mixed grills are available in portions intended for anything from an individual meal to a larger shared spread. Seafood has a place alongside the grill, with seabass and king prawns among the choices, while the vegetarian selection is treated as a substantial part of the menu rather than a small supplement.
The drinks list covers Turkish rakı, cocktails and wine from both Anatolia and established French regions. That range makes the restaurant suitable for a relaxed lunch, a longer evening meal or a group gathering built around shared plates. Lunch is described as a quieter and quicker time to visit, while the dining room takes on a fuller evening atmosphere. Private dining and arrangements for larger parties are also part of the venue’s offering.
Castle Street places Elif close to Liverpool’s commercial centre, making the restaurant practical for city-centre meals and occasions requiring a more characterful setting. For Manchester diners planning a Liverpool visit, the restaurant offers a city-centre Turkish meal with a focus on mezze, charcoal-grilled meat, seafood and group-friendly sharing. Elif Castle Street suits diners looking for a Turkish grill with a historic indoor setting, a broad menu and a drinks list that extends beyond standard restaurant choices.
