Elif Castle Street, gay restaurant in Liverpool
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Elif Castle Street

Google (942) 4.6
Tripadvisor (1473) 4.8
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22 Castle St, Liverpool L2 0NE
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About this place Elif Castle Street

Elif is a Turkish restaurant at 22 Castle Street in Liverpool's business district, between the Town Hall and the Pier Head side of town. It's a gay-friendly mainstream restaurant, not a gay venue. Expect charcoal grills, mezze and wraps at low prices. It rates 4.6 from more than 900 Google reviews. It suits a cheap lunch or an early dinner. Liverpool's gay quarter around Stanley Street is about a ten-minute walk away.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.6
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942 reviews

Based on 942 Google reviews.

Emelnur Gencer Aug 2026
★★★★★

The moment you step through the door, you truly find yourself in the midst of a historical culinary feast. The taste, presentation, and quality of the ingredients were simply amazing. The ambiance was fantastic! Every dish reflects the unique flavor and effort of Turkish cuisine. But I think the real difference was made by Mr. Rıdvan's service and attention. The staff were extremely friendly, attentive, and sincere. We thank him very much for providing us with such wonderful service. I highly recommend it to anyone in Liverpool who misses Turkish cuisine or wants to experience a high-quality and unforgettable meal. Food 10/10, service 10/10, atmosphere 10/10, Mr. Rıdvan's attention and care 10/10!! Absolutely recommended! I already made my next reservation before even leaving the restaurant! 😄

michael wright Aug 2026
★★★★★

Here last night and we are back again. That tells you what we think of this place 😁 Tasty food, good portion size, friendly staff, fab building and a fair price. What more could you want?

NizaR NR Aug 2026
★★★★★
luna Aikman Aug 2026
★★★★★

Lovely place. Our waiter Metin was very friendly and attentive. Would definitely come again

Zack Watts Aug 2026
★★★★★

Ridvan was an excellent server as well as all other staff on duty. We felt extremely welcomed and everyone did all they could to make our dinner the best it could be. The food was fantastic and well worth the money. If you’re looking for high quality and tasty food you must visit!

darren matthews Aug 2026
★★★★★

Great food great place.Thanks to Metin and all the staff

Dazdub Daz Aug 2026
★★★★★

Went to for an evening meal did not book they found us a table very quickly. The service was excellent. Staff were very polite and nothing was too much trouble We opted for a set meal for four people. Portions were very large. Everything was cooked to perfection. We struggled eating it all probably some of the best barbecue meat I’ve ever eaten moist and flavoursome will definitely return when we’re in Liverpool again thanks so much

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Last updated on 14 November 2026

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