Agnes is an all-day wine bar and bistro in Birkenhead, set in a restored former butchery on Hinemoa Street with original tiles and marble giving it quiet character. The restaurant is the latest venture from hospitality veterans Fran and Aaron Mazza-Carson, with head chef Alfie Ingham crafting a menu of unfussy, high-quality European-leaning dishes paired with a tightly edited wine list. With a relaxed interior and food that feels like a love letter to simplicity done well, it’s quickly become a welcoming neighbourhood destination worth seeking out.