WIRRAL chef Paul Askew has announced a number of changes to his Barnacle brand of food outlets in Liverpool.

Paul, who is also behind the city's Art School restaurant, opened Barnacle at Duke Street Market in 2021.

The chef is now relaunching the venue as Barnacle Kitchen and it will now serve the entire food hall, offering dishes such as Liverpool Cheese Co rarebit; buttered chicken curry; brunches and Sunday roasts.

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

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Paul 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.

“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 7th 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.”