Top of Bold Street · Leece Street & Berry Street
Cafés near St Luke's Bombed Out Church
There are 27 cafés within about an 8-minute walk of St Luke's Bombed Out Church (Top of Bold Street · Leece Street & Berry Street). The closest is Time Cafe, about 1 minute away at 2A Colquitt Street, Liverpool. 7 of the 17 with a published food hygiene rating are rated 5 (very good).
- Within walking distance
- 27
- Closest
- 1 min
- Hygiene rating 5
- 7
- With an OTL guide
- 3
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With the story behind the building
On this spot
What was here before St Luke's Bombed Out Church
St Luke's was planned in 1802, begun in 1811 and finished in 1832 to designs by John Foster Sr and his son John Foster Jr. On 6 May 1941, during the May Blitz, an incendiary left it a burnt-out shell, kept roofless ever since as a memorial.
- 1802
Plans for the church are first drawn.
- 1811
The foundation stone is laid on 9 April.
- 1832
The church is completed by John Foster Jr.
- 1941
Gutted by fire on 6 May during the May Blitz.
- 1952
Listed Grade II*.
Old Town Time Meter
80/100
Landmark
- Time on this spot215 years, since 1811 (foundation stone)29/40
- Age of the present building194 years, built 183219/20
- Layers of history5 documented chapters15/15
- Heritage protectionGrade II* listed11/15
- Continuity85 years in the same use (kept as a war memorial)6/10
An index of the documented time and history held by this place, part of Old Town Liverpool's Quantum Energy Mapping. How it is measured.
Every café nearby
Nearest first
- 1Time Cafe2A Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE 1 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Feb 2024)
- 2West Coast Coffee2 Bold Place, Liverpool, L1 9DN 1 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 3Bold Street Coffee OTL guide89 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HF 2 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Feb 2023)
- 4DEREK’S Coffee & Sandwiches44A Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4AQ 2 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jun 2025)
- 5Mother Espresso82 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ 2 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Aug 2025)
- 6chill-O Cafe79 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ 2 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 7Soho’s Coffee80 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HR 3 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 8Maison Cafe74 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HR 3 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 9Artefact Cafe71 Roscoe Street, Liverpool, L1 9DW 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2023)
- 10The Brink Cafe15 - 21 Parr Street, Liverpool, L1 4JN 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2019)
- 11Joe and the Juice60 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EA 4 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 12Hardware Coffee + Kitchen40 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 4EF 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2023)
- 13Egg CafeSecond Floor 16 Newington, Liverpool, L1 4ED 4 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Jan 2024)
- 14Avenues Cafe and Lounge2A Maryland Street, Liverpool, L1 9DE 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2021)
- 15200 Degrees Coffee Shop17 - 19 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4DN 5 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Feb 2025)
- 16BleuBear Coffee22 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5RY 5 minFood hygiene 1 – Major improvement necessary (inspected Nov 2025)
- 17Hee Kee Cafe & Restaurant37 - 41 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS 6 minFood hygiene 1 – Major improvement necessary (inspected Feb 2026)
- 18Cafe Latino28A Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4DS 6 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Nov 2023)
- 19Black Sheep Coffee14 - 16 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4DS 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 20The Cat Cafe10 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4DS 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2024)
- 21Moose CoffeeFederation House 88 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BW 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2025)
- 22Coffee King1B Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7DN 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 23Starbucks Coffee21 - 23 Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, L1 1JW 7 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Mar 2026)
- 24The Italian Club Bakery OTL guide43 Duke Street, L1 5AP 7 min
- 25Frevo Brunch Cafe OTL guide65–67 Hanover Street, L1 3DY 8 min
- 26Costa Coffee30 Clayton Square, Liverpool, L1 1QR 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2025)
- 27Liverpool Quaker Meeting House Cafe22 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BT 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
Distances are straight-line estimates converted to walking time. Food hygiene ratings are the Food Standards Agency's current published ratings at the date shown; they describe hygiene standards, not food quality.
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Cafés near St Luke's Bombed Out Church: your questions
What is the closest café to St Luke's Bombed Out Church?
Time Cafe, 2A Colquitt Street, Liverpool, about 1 minute on foot.
How many cafés are there near St Luke's Bombed Out Church?
27 within about an 8-minute walk, based on Food Standards Agency records and Old Town Liverpool's own venue guides.
Which cafés near St Luke's Bombed Out Church have a 5 food hygiene rating?
Artefact Cafe, The Brink Cafe, Hardware Coffee + Kitchen, Avenues Cafe and Lounge, The Cat Cafe and Moose Coffee, among 7 in total. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.
What was on the site of St Luke's Bombed Out Church before?
St Luke's was planned in 1802, begun in 1811 and finished in 1832 to designs by John Foster Sr and his son John Foster Jr. On 6 May 1941, during the May Blitz, an incendiary left it a burnt-out shell, kept roofless ever since as a memorial.
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Sources: Wikipedia: Church of St Luke, Liverpool; Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 16 October 2026.