The Barnacle Kitchen to launch at Duke Street Market

Barnacle is changing into The Barnacle Kitchen, which will now serve Duke Street Market’s food hall and the team have also teased a second city centre location.

The restaurant was launched in December 2021 and has since taken the city’s food scene by storm, becoming one of the region’s most talked about destinations to experience the real taste of Liverpool.

The restaurant will now serve the entire food hall with owners saying it will continue Barnacle’s founding principles, offering a selection of gastro-inspired classics including Liverpool Cheese Co rarebit, Barnacle buttered chicken curry, brunch breakfasts and Sunday roasts to compliment the other vendors in the food hall.

Barnacle itself will soon launch as a sole entity elsewhere in the city.

Co-founder Paul Askew says:

“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. Now we are channelling this energy and creativity into launching The Barnacle Kitchen.

Barnacle - The Guide Liverpool — Paul Askew

“We’re all immensely proud of Barnacle. From Duke Street Market’s mezzanine we’ve developed our identity, focused on contemporary fine-dining at our intimate Scouse brasserie and the city’s maritime heritage. During this time, we’ve curated a series of seasonal and sustainable menus alongside special collaborations and event-led classics, all of which from early on earned us a Michelin Guide inclusion whilst being feted by many as one of the region’s most innovative restaurants. Kieron Gill as Head Chef, Liam Stewart as Sous Chef and the whole team have worked incredibly hard, along with the fabulous DSM staff, to keep Barnacle fresh and exciting, our culinary ambitions matched by a global wine-list and beautifully crafted cocktails. So far it’s been a fantastic experience developing and refining Barnacle.

“Now as we begin 2024, Barnacle is evolving into Duke Street Market’s 7^th kitchen. 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.”