I was very disappointed in my experience at 53 Liverpool on Saturday. We arrived as a group of 12 people around 5pm and had drinks on the roof terrace. The bar staff were very friendly and I couldn't fault them, my issue is with the door staff. Around 20:30 we were asked to moved downstairs as there was a private function at 21:00, which we happily did. We continued drinking downstairs until around 22:00 when my partner was isolated from the group and escorted outside by 2 bouncers and told he was not allowed back in. Why? Because he was wearing jean shorts! It was 25C on Saturday, so yes, shock horror, he decided to wear shorts! I would've been happy if they had come over and said "you know guys, we don't really allow shorts, so could you finish your drinks and move on?" that would've been fine, but we had been in there for a good portion of the day, nobody had said anything, we had put a lot of money behind the bar and we had literally just bought a round. The bouncer was very rude and wouldn't let us finish our drinks, which we had literally just brought back from the bar - it is no way to treat customers who have spent the day causing you no trouble! It seems from other reviews that this 'judgement of what people are wearing' is a common theme at this bar.

Came here with my friends on Saturday. We had shown the bouncers our ID, then we moved along the queue and were asked to show them again. My friend had been the week before and the bouncer had taken a picture of her ID. We were asked to get our IDs out again and a fella was stood there with an iPad saying that he was going to take a ‘scan’ of our IDs. We asked if it was a scan or a photo and their reply was photo. I asked why because obviously it has our addresses and personal info on. The lady stood with this bouncer couldn’t give me an answer and rudely said ‘don’t come in then’ to which I replied ‘I won’t’. Me and my friends walked away and she shouted ‘what a weird group of girls’. Completely unprofessional, and they couldn’t even tell us how our personal info would be stored and what it was for. When we queried it they were just rude. Save yourselves a tenner and don’t go

Had tickets booked for the champions league final, the venue was overcrowded and unsafe. The staff were rude and aggressive towards everyone and even grabbed girls and yanked them after they repeatedly asked them not to touch them. The manager himself was not much better than the bouncers, was not helpful, sympathetic nor apologetic to the events that took place that night. Honestly would not recommend this place, avoid at all costs, any venue in Liverpool is better than this. It’s also very highly likely the owner will read these reviews and try to gas light everyone that’s wrote a bad review because all the people that put a 1 star are in the wrong. Clearly can’t handle criticism.

Don’t let your daughters go here… daughters friends drink spiked.. staff didn’t help or want to know accused them of being drunk . They wouldn’t call a ambulance they just wanted them off the premises. The girls where treated appalling by the staff… what if it was your daughter … shame on you… the girls rang a ambulance themselves to be told they where too busy the girls mum came and took to hospital and it was confirmed that she had been spiked. In warrington bars nightclubs give out glass covers to protect people from this happening you wouldn’t even give the poor girl a glass of water… don’t go to this bar

Went here on Chinese New Year Festival so maybe it was more busy than they are used to, also this place is fairly new. The staff were friendly but I found the service pretty poor and not well managed. I waited a long time at the bar to find that I could not order food at the bar I ordered some sweet potato chips, to which it went to the wrong table and waited longer for some new chips, albeit a double portion to apologise for my wait. The chips were very oily and not crispy enough. Great decor and good location. I think on a less busy day i’d have given 3/4 stars.

The peasant at the front door said that a Lacoste member’s only collection polo shirt for £250 is too casual for the club ! Then after we walked away, he let in a guy wearing a primark £10 t-shirt. What a joke, seems they don’t want well dressed people with money in their club. Don’t bother to go and have your night ruined from a horrific staff and management. There are much, much better and classy clubs in Liverpool, such as alma de Cuba that made our night and will definitely come back there!

Appreciate it was the champions league final, but we couldn’t move in/outside the venue, so it deffo felt oversold. There was a 45min queue for the bar & only one working card machine! They state on their insta there’s a dress code but people were there wearing massive trainers/brands which was frustrating as people had bought smarter clothes for the event. We left at 7pm as it was so poorly organised! Avoid!

The door staff behaviour is an absolute joke, shouting abuse at people unprovoked dragging people around the venue. Hands down the worst place I’ve ever been to in Liverpool. Didn’t even bother serving pints only bottles as well. Do yourself a favour and go absolutely anywhere but here. If the owner reads this, do yourself a favour and get some new door staff, these guys will be the death of your venue.

We were given guest list tickets from 8-10 and was refused and was then told when we rang them up they were from 11 and were still refused by the bouncers who spoke to us disgustingly! Appalled with the lack of respect, they also said it was at full capacity but continued to let other people in. Don't go to 54 if you want to be treated horribly by the bouncers, they deserve to all be sacked

Dodgy place that only cares about profit. Paid £23 for the champions league final and the place was overcrowded to the point that it really wasn’t safe for anyone. Ended up paying extra to get into the VIP area which was just as bad. And let’s not talk about the quality of their screens - I’d rather watched the game on a phone. Absolutely shocking experience overall.

Dodgiest place I’ve ever been too. Three of my friends were spike and the bouncer did nothing to help them. We ended up getting help from some police officers who happened to be on that street…2 hours after being kicked out. And on top of that, the bouncers at the club told my friend they need to join weight watchers. Which I think is incredibly disrespectful

Paid 23 pound for two tickets to watch the champions league final. Was overcrowded and the place was still allowing people to enter. I feel they had no thought of anyones safety. People could barley move let alone watch the match. One of the worst experiences I would avoid this place for any future events. Just care about profit with rude staff.

Had the pleasure of eating here for my wife’s birthday with the family. Even though the venue was busy and we had a party of 16 they handled the steady flow of drinks, starters, mains and desserts unbelievable. I would highly recommend the tomahawk steak, it was cooked to perfection. Will definitely be going again soon.

Dont bother coming here. We paid £20 to get in on Christmas Eve and can’t even get proper drinks. Cocktails? No. Cider? No. Any draft? No… what did I come out for honestly. I’m dissapointed and won’t be coming back here. Music is mediocre and all sounds the same (drummer was cool). But cmon yous can do better

Last night was amazing, 18 girls and myself went to 53 for my hen night and honestly couldn't of picked anywhere better the food was amazing (salt pepper chicken was my fav) b4 the drinks flowed. If you love a cocktail then like to dance the night away this is the place for you. 53 is my new hangout

Had a brilliant night over all. Dancers confetti music atmosphere was amazing even though I was probably the oldest in there. Only problem I have is that when I went in and got stamped by lady at door ...she stamped me that hard 3 times she bruised my wrist. Quite bad .

Bouncers are poor. Spent £1600 pound on a table for 5 hours, 2 bouncers kicked said the drink and table was no longer ours and it was there’s. Kicked us out of the club for no reason. Won’t be back anytime soon.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

Went to watch the Champions League final with a group of friends, two of whom (both female) were subject to verbal abuse from members of the security staff, as well as other members of the public (also being touched without their consent by

My Daughter went to this place on Saturday 09Mar19. Unbelievably they were served with completely raw uncooked chicken (masquerading as salt & pepper chicken). When brought to the attention of the management he apologised and did not charge

Definitely the worst place in liverpool. The bouncers think there prestige and better than everyone when they just look like a group of non ces. Staff are rude also think there prestige when they work at 54, how embarrassing. Would rather

Me and my friends were lining up and got our ID checked. Everything was fine then we got to the next section and they wanted to take a photo of our ID and face on the iPad. They wouldn’t explain why properly and my friend said she wasn’t

I know 1 star is dramatic but I genuinely feel that this is representative of the experience me and my friends had. A friend had booked a table for 4 here with a bottle of champagne, bottle of prosecco and a round of cocktails for around

Me and two friends were assaulted by an unknown group and then were dragged out by security staff (two women and I)!!! Staff inconsiderate to the fact we had all just been assaulted and then refused entry to police. Avoid at all costs.

Worse place I’ve ever been to bouncers are horrible and abusive knocked one of my friends out for no reason at all, wouldn’t let boys in only girls. Absolutely disgusting do not visit unless you want to get attacked by the bouncers

The main doorman assaulted one member of our party for something extremely trivial. Would not recommend pre-paying for anything (tables/bottles) as they may find the smallest excuse to refuse entry and you won’t be reimbursed.

Looks nice from the outside but the worst place you could imagine inside. If you want to be treated like a threat and pay good money to get in somewhere where it's completely empty, I'd suggest 54.

The food and drink were good, not exceptional and not average. However, there were several red flags I will list in chronological order which amounted to a really poor experience.

Absolutely disgusting place. I wouldn't even rate this 1 star if I could. Serving us RAW chicken! Reported this place to Foods Standards Agency. This place should not be trading!!

Been there a good few times, I’m 19 I know some of the staff and people and dancers, it’s abit over priced for beer, but always had a good time and it’s why I pre drink lol

Please be wary of the short man with the poorly cut high top. Aunty in the toilet is lovely though.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1