Barnacle detaches for next chapter, with new Duke Street Market venture
Liverpool brasserie, Barnacle, is embarking on a new chapter and looking for a new home.
The venture launched in December 2021 in the mezzanine of Duke Street Market, spearheaded by The Art School’s Paul Askew, Bone and Block’s Harry Marquart, and local kitchen stars Kieran Gill and Jake Lewis.
From today (January 11), Barnacle is changing into The Barnacle Kitchen.
It will serve the entire food hall and 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 complement the other vendors in the food hall.
Barnacle, itself, will soon launch as a sole entity elsewhere in the city.
Barnacle’s co-founder, Paul 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.
Barnacle Kitchen mezzanine space
“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.”
He added: “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 seventh kitchen – The Barnacle 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.”
