St James's Mount · south end of Hope Street
Takeaways near Liverpool Cathedral
There are 37 takeaways within about an 11-minute walk of Liverpool Cathedral (St James's Mount · south end of Hope Street). The closest is The Big Burger Theory, about 5 minutes away at 1 Sankey Street, Liverpool. 10 of the 23 with a published food hygiene rating are rated 5 (very good).
- Within walking distance
- 37
- Closest
- 5 min
- Hygiene rating 5
- 10
On this spot
What was here before Liverpool Cathedral
Below the cathedral lies a former stone quarry, worked out by 1825 and turned into St James's Cemetery, which took burials from 1829 until 1936. Above it, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's cathedral rose over 74 years, from Edward VII laying the foundation stone in 1904 to its completion in 1978.
- 1700s
A stone quarry is worked on the slope below St James's Mount.
- 1829
St James's Cemetery opens in the exhausted quarry.
- 1836
John Foster's memorial to William Huskisson is completed.
- 1904
Edward VII lays the cathedral's foundation stone.
- 1924
The first section is consecrated on 19 July.
- 1936
The last burial in St James's Cemetery, on 10 June.
- 1978
A service in October marks the cathedral's completion.
Old Town Time Meter
77/100
Landmark
- Time on this spot197 years, since 1829 (St James's Cemetery in the old quarry)26/40
- Age of the present building122 years, built 190412/20
- Layers of history7 documented chapters15/15
- Heritage protectionGrade I listed15/15
- Continuity122 years in the same use (cathedral)8/10
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Every takeaway nearby
Nearest first
- 1The Big Burger Theory1 Sankey Street, Liverpool, L1 5EA 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 2Grams NutritionUnit 3 1 Sankey Street, Liverpool, L1 5EA 5 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 3The Burgery12 Knight Street, Liverpool, L1 9DS 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2023)
- 4Big Bite88 Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, L8 7SY 6 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Jul 2024)
- 5Hi Kitty Berry Street27 - 35 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 9DF 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 6Bloomika and Co54 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JQ 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 7Bunzai27 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 9DF 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 8Moiim Korean Deli40 - 42 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JQ 7 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Sep 2022)
- 9Hot Chillis36 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JQ 7 minFood hygiene 0 – Urgent improvement necessary (inspected Jun 2025)
- 10horizon1A Pilgrim Street, Liverpool, L1 9HB 7 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Mar 2025)
- 11Tokyo Noodle Bar7 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 9DF 7 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Nov 2024)
- 12SpudmeFlat A 2 - 4 Pilgrim Street, Liverpool, L1 9HB 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 13Berry Street Pizza King26 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JF 7 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Feb 2026)
- 14Gemini Fast Foods20 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AX 7 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Feb 2020)
- 15Botan Kebab House24 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2019)
- 16Caribou Poutine8 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AX 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 17Joey's2A Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AX 8 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Jan 2025)
- 18Krunchy Fried Chicken8 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2022)
- 19Cravium2A Catharine Street, Liverpool, L8 7NL 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 20Shiraz BBQ House47 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS 8 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Aug 2022)
- 21Labranda Turkish BBQ Bar & Grill49 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 22Mr Chilli92 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BL 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 23Subway1 - 11 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS 8 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jun 2026)
- 24Chopped Cheese Factory1 Baltimore Street, Liverpool, L1 9BE 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 25Nabzys41 Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 26Hot N Tender39 Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2025)
- 27Tsujiri Liverpool29E Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2022)
- 28Ikkayees4 South Hunter Street, Liverpool, L1 9JG 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2025)
- 29Cali Way Liverpool LTD7 Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7DN 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 30Gourmet Grill9 Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR 9 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Feb 2023)
- 31American Pizza Slice122 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4JA 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2019)
- 32Small Town Boy2B Maryland Street, Liverpool, L1 9DE 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2026)
- 33Pepe’s Piri Piri29B Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2025)
- 34Chinese Street FoodUnit 6 Renshaw Street Food Market 95 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SP 9 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Mar 2026)
- 35Hibiki Sushi & Ramen66 - 68 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 4EN 11 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Sep 2026)
- 36Jidong Chatham St Shop149 Chatham Street, Liverpool, L7 7AZ 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2022)
- 37Zhengxin Fried Chicken149 Chatham Street, Liverpool, L7 7AZ 11 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
Distances are straight-line estimates converted to walking time. Food hygiene ratings are the Food Standards Agency's current published ratings at the date shown; they describe hygiene standards, not food quality.
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Takeaways near Liverpool Cathedral: your questions
What is the closest takeaway to Liverpool Cathedral?
The Big Burger Theory, 1 Sankey Street, Liverpool, about 5 minutes on foot.
How many takeaways are there near Liverpool Cathedral?
37 within about an 11-minute walk, based on Food Standards Agency records and Old Town Liverpool's own venue guides.
Which takeaways near Liverpool Cathedral have a 5 food hygiene rating?
The Burgery, Botan Kebab House, Krunchy Fried Chicken, Hot N Tender, Tsujiri Liverpool and Ikkayees, among 10 in total. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.
What was on the site of Liverpool Cathedral before?
Below the cathedral lies a former stone quarry, worked out by 1825 and turned into St James's Cemetery, which took burials from 1829 until 1936. Above it, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's cathedral rose over 74 years, from Edward VII laying the foundation stone in 1904 to its completion in 1978.
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Sources: Wikipedia: Liverpool Cathedral; Historic England: St James's Gardens (list entry 1001585); Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 16 October 2026.