Mount Pleasant · north end of Hope Street
Takeaways near Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
There are 29 takeaways within about an 8-minute walk of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (Mount Pleasant · north end of Hope Street). The closest is No.1 ChongQing Fish Original Chicken (Shu Yuan Mao Cai), about 3 minutes away at 109 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool. 9 of the 18 with a published food hygiene rating are rated 5 (very good).
- Within walking distance
- 29
- Closest
- 3 min
- Hygiene rating 5
- 9
On this spot
What was here before Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
The cathedral stands on the site of the Brownlow Hill workhouse, built in 1769–72 and at one time among the largest in England, which closed in 1928. Lutyens's planned cathedral got no further than its crypt; Frederick Gibberd's circular cathedral above it was consecrated in 1967.
- 1769–72
The Brownlow Hill workhouse is built for 600 inmates.
- 1842–43
The workhouse is enlarged to an official capacity of 3,000.
- 1928
The workhouse closes; it is demolished in 1931.
- 1933
Work starts on Lutyens's cathedral on 5 June.
- 1958
The Lutyens crypt is completed.
- 1967
Frederick Gibberd's cathedral is consecrated on 14 May.
- 2025
The cathedral is upgraded to Grade I.
Old Town Time Meter
76/100
Landmark
- Time on this spot257 years, since 1769 (Brownlow Hill workhouse)34/40
- Age of the present building59 years, built 19676/20
- Layers of history7 documented chapters15/15
- Heritage protectionGrade I listed15/15
- Continuity93 years in the same use (cathedral site)6/10
An index of the documented time and history held by this place, part of Old Town Liverpool's Quantum Energy Mapping. How it is measured.
Every takeaway nearby
Nearest first
- 1No.1 ChongQing Fish Original Chicken (Shu Yuan Mao Cai)109 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5TF 3 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Nov 2021)
- 2Parliament Square Coffee19 Clarence Street, Liverpool, L3 5TN 4 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 3Taste of halloumi95A Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5TB 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2024)
- 4Pepe’s Piri Piri29B Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2025)
- 5Oven Door BakeryOven Door Bakery Alsop Arcade Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L3 5TX 5 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Oct 2022)
- 6Tsujiri Liverpool29E Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2022)
- 7Ikkayees4 South Hunter Street, Liverpool, L1 9JG 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2025)
- 8Small Town Boy2B Maryland Street, Liverpool, L1 9DE 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2026)
- 9Labranda Turkish BBQ Bar & Grill49 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 10Shiraz BBQ House47 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS 6 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Aug 2022)
- 11Safi's Desserts62 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5SD 6 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jan 2023)
- 12Smashin burger62 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5SD 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jul 2024)
- 13SubwayUnit 1 Crown Place 200 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L3 5UE 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2020)
- 14Cali Way Liverpool LTD7 Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L7 7DN 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 15Chopped Cheese Factory1 Baltimore Street, Liverpool, L1 9BE 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 16Subway1 - 11 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AS 6 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Jun 2026)
- 17Gemini Fast Foods20 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AX 6 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Feb 2020)
- 18Caribou Poutine8 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AX 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 19horizon1A Pilgrim Street, Liverpool, L1 9HB 7 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Mar 2025)
- 20SpudmeFlat A 2 - 4 Pilgrim Street, Liverpool, L1 9HB 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 21Joey's2A Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AX 7 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Jan 2025)
- 22Nabzys41 Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 23Chickoma46 - 48 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5SD 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 24Hot N Tender39 Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2025)
- 25Cravium2A Catharine Street, Liverpool, L8 7NL 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 26Lazyegg II LTD16 Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L3 5PX 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 27Dessert Hub2 Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L3 5PX 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2023)
- 28Lazzet Charcoal Grill2 Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L3 5PX 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 29Gourmet Grill9 Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR 8 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Feb 2023)
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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What is the closest takeaway to Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral?
No.1 ChongQing Fish Original Chicken (Shu Yuan Mao Cai), 109 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, about 3 minutes on foot.
How many takeaways are there near Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral?
29 within about an 8-minute walk, based on Food Standards Agency records and Old Town Liverpool's own venue guides.
Which takeaways near Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral have a 5 food hygiene rating?
Taste of halloumi, Pepe’s Piri Piri, Tsujiri Liverpool, Ikkayees, Small Town Boy and Smashin burger, among 9 in total. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.
What was on the site of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral before?
The cathedral stands on the site of the Brownlow Hill workhouse, built in 1769–72 and at one time among the largest in England, which closed in 1928. Lutyens's planned cathedral got no further than its crypt; Frederick Gibberd's circular cathedral above it was consecrated in 1967.
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Sources: Wikipedia: Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral; Liverpool Irish Festival: The Brownlow Hill workhouse; Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 16 October 2026.