Paul Askew seeks new Liverpool site for Barnacle

Paul Askew is looking to relocate his Liverpool restaurant Barnacle to a new site in the city.

The chef, who is also behind Liverpool's Art School restaurant, opened Barnacle at Duke Street Market in 2021.

It relaunched as Barnacle Kitchen on 11 January and will now serve the entire food hall, offering dishes such as Liverpool Cheese Co rarebit; buttered chicken curry; brunches and Sunday roasts.

The original Barnacle, which served a menu celebrating Liverpool’s gastronomic history, is set to relaunch in a standalone location.

The restaurant was named in homage to Askew’s father, who was a merchant navy sea captain for Blue Star Line and was known as ‘Captain Barnacle Bill Askew’.

Askew said: “For over two years, we’ve proudly told the story of Liverpool’s gastronomic past and present and celebrated working with incredible local suppliers from all over the city region at Barnacle. Now we are channelling this energy and creativity into launching the Barnacle Kitchen.”

He said the restaurant team, including head chef Kieron Gill and sous chef Liam Stewart, were all “immensely proud” of Barnacle, which has earned a recommendation in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland.

“Now as we begin 2024, Barnacle is evolving into Duke Street Market’s 7th kitchen – the Barnacle Kitchen,” added Askew.

“We are creating a brand-new menu for the entire food hall to enjoy as we continue to celebrate the Liverpool City Region’s outstanding produce.

“And Barnacle’s own next chapter will soon continue as we look for a new home in Liverpool for our contemporary fine-dining brasserie. More news will come on this soon.”

To read The Caterer’s recent cover interview with Paul Askew click here.