Pen Factory

Pen Factory is a cafe at 13 Hope Street in Liverpool, England, on the cultural street that links the city's two cathedrals and sits near the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. The menu is British brunch-style, built around café staples rather than a formal restaurant format. The Full English, pancakes and sandwiches are the dishes most associated with the venue, and the menu runs through the day. Brunch dishes cost about £8-14, which is a typical price for a cafe meal in central Liverpool. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, with a steady daytime crowd of concert-goers, students, office workers and sightseers, and a noise level that is generally moderate. There is no dress code. Drinks include coffee, tea and soft drinks, and the cafe suits a breakfast, a late brunch or a light lunch rather than an evening meal. The cafe typically operates daily during daytime hours, and exact times should be confirmed on the website. It works on a walk-in basis, although larger groups are advised to book ahead. The busiest periods are weekend late mornings and the hours before and after performances at the nearby Philharmonic Hall, while weekday mid-mornings and mid-afternoons are generally quieter. The Hope Street location makes it a convenient stop for visitors walking between the Anglican Cathedral, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Georgian Quarter. Visitors with dietary requirements should ask staff about vegetarian, vegan and allergen information when ordering, as options are not confirmed here.