Welcome to Wirral's Finest Dining Experience at ROCKWOOD Restaurant

(Superior Fine Dining in Wallasey & New Brighton)

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Boutique Fine Dining

Boutique dining experience: Experience authentic and superior fine dining in our sublime boutique surroundings.
Exclusive fine-dining: Enjoy an exclusive fine-dining experience with your hosts Christopher John (Chef) and Pauline Cragg (Maîtresse de Maison).
Exquisite cuisine and ambience: Make your selection from our exquisite menu whilst soaking up the atmospheric baroque decor with its chic Rococo splendour.
First-class service: Relax in the intimacy of these lavish, yet intimate surroundings with only 16 covers and meticulous service that's unrushed, unobtrusive and attentive to every detail.
World-class dining experience: Treat yourself to a luxurious evening at a multiple-award-winning, fine-dining restaurant with a menu designed (and dishes lovingly prepared) by internationally renowned executive chef, Christopher John.

call us on 0151 606 4785 Phone: 0151 606 4785

email us Email: enquiries@rockwoodbistro.com

Wirral's Hidden Gem of Fine Dining

Prepare to step into a haven of culinary excellence and baroque splendour. At ROCKWOOD Restaurant, every detail is curated for those who appreciate exceptional flavours, warm hospitality and sublime surroundings that transport you from the everyday.

Rockwood Bistro interior with elegant Rococo flourishes

A Boutique Dining Experience in Wallasey / New Brighton

Discover authentic fine dining in our intimate, boutique setting; where classic charm meets refined indulgence. Let our Rococo-inspired interiors cradle your evening in soft lighting, ornate finishes and quiet sophistication.

Allow us to pour you a drink whilst you explore this evening's menu.

Hosted by Christopher & Pauline

Chris and Pauline, ROCKWOOD Bistro back of house

Your evening unfolds under the expert care of Christopher John, our multi award-winning executive chef, and Pauline Cragg, our gracious Maîtresse de Maison. Their shared passion for hospitality and impeccable service ensures every guest feels like a VIP (whether it's your debut visit or one of many).

Christopher and Pauline are dedicated to putting Wallasey and New Brighton on the map for first-class, outstanding fine dining on the Wirral.

An Exquisite Menu, Served with Elegance

A Quintessential Fine-Dining Experience on the Wirral

Choose from a thoughtfully crafted seasonal menu, each dish prepared with artistry and flair. From delicately balanced amuse-bouches to indulgent mains, every plate is a culinary love letter; served amidst the splendour of our baroque dining room.

At Rockwood our cuisine offers a harmonic synphony of flavours and feast for the eyes:

Pumpkin Soup: Roasted Butternut Pumpkin with liquorice bread

Oak Smoked Loch Salmon, Pan Roasted Rock Bass, Garlic and Bay Seared Haddock, Burnt Butter Black Tiger King Prawns etc

Smoked chicken dusted in liquorice, orange mango, botanical gin, coconut roasted rice, smashed peanut powder, charred pineapple

Champagne and caviar bass, dauphinoise, Menai mussels, crayfish butter

Luxury Cheeseboard 1: served with the finest crackers and olives

Luxury Cheeseboard 2: served with celery and grapes

Lobster butter linguine, Menai mussels, basil, shellfish assiette

Scotch egg with garnish (from our Trio of Pork)

immaculately presented Orchestral of Seafood portrait

First-Class, Unhurried Service

With just 16 covers, our team delivers impeccable attention to detail. Service is never rushed, never intrusive; just discreet, intuitive and tailored to your pace. Every guest is treated with warmth and attentiveness from the first moment to the last.

ROCKWOOD offers the perfect ambience for romantic dinners, special ocassions, celebrations and luxurious treats; bringing quintessential fine dining within a refined, intimate setting for discerning diners.

Award-Winning Excellence

Outstanding Culinary Luxury and Fine Dining on Merseyside

Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice – Two years running
Tripadvisor Award for Excellence – Twice
Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards: Restaurant of the Year – Taste
Restaurant Guru's Awards: Romantic Atmosphere (2 years) & Beautiful Interior (2025)

A testament to our commitment to quality, atmosphere and an outstanding Merseyside fine dining experience that's genuinely unforgettable.

Also see the Trip Advisor and Google Reviews for ROCKWOOD Restuarant.

Rockwood Bistro Merseyside fine dining experience

Where Are We?

Within Liverpool City Region and nestled on the Wallasey / New Brighton border, Wirral's own fine-dining bistro is tucked away from the street and arguably one of Merseyside's best-kept dining secrets.

Set back from the unassuming Seabank Road and feeling a world away from the hustle and bustle of Liverpool or Chester city centres, our exquisite fine-dining experience is never too far away.

Liverpool ONE: 17 mins / 6.4 miles drive (30 mins by train)
Heswall: 22 mins / 12.2 miles drive
Bebbington: 19 mins / 6.8 miles drive
Hoylake: 20 mins / 8 miles drive
Chester: 33 mins / 25 miles drive

(Travel times may vary.)

Opening Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Lunch — 12:00-14:30
Dining — 17:30-21:00