Waterfront
Takeaways near Royal Albert Dock
There are 27 takeaways within about an 11-minute walk of Royal Albert Dock (Waterfront). The closest is Docklands Fish and Chips, about 3 minutes away at 12 The Colonnades Gower Street, Liverpool. 12 of the 15 with a published food hygiene rating are rated 5 (very good).
- Within walking distance
- 27
- Closest
- 3 min
- Hygiene rating 5
- 12
On this spot
What was here before Royal Albert Dock
Before the dock, this ground between Salthouse Dock and the Canning Dock channel held houses, a pub and the Dock Trustees' dockyard, and 59 tenants were evicted to clear it. Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick's warehouses, opened by Prince Albert in 1846, were the first in Britain built without structural wood.
- 1840s
Houses, a pub and the Dock Trustees' dockyard are cleared from the site.
- 1846
Prince Albert opens the dock.
- 1972
The dock closes.
- 1981
Redevelopment begins.
- 1988
Tate Liverpool opens.
Old Town Time Meter
72/100
Landmark
- Time on this spot180 years, since 1846 (dock opened)24/40
- Age of the present building180 years, built 184618/20
- Layers of history5 documented chapters15/15
- Heritage protectionGrade I listed15/15
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
- 1Docklands Fish and Chips12 The Colonnades Gower Street, Liverpool, L3 4AA 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2026)
- 2Franco's Ice CreamFrancos Ice Cream Georges Dock Pumping Station Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1DG 6 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 3Rassams Creamery10 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AS 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 4Barburrito14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2021)
- 5Jerk Junction Liverpool ONE14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 6Brewski Liverpool14 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 7Mooboo Bubble Tea6 Wall Street, Liverpool, L1 8JQ 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2019)
- 8My Cookie Dough6 Wall Street, Liverpool, L1 8JQ 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2019)
- 9Arket18 - 20 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 8JF 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2019)
- 10Chop Chop40 - 44 Fenwick Street, Liverpool, L2 7NB 8 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Jul 2025)
- 11Fillpot29 - 31 Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L2 0PJ 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 12Auntie AnnesKiosk C& D 8 - 10 Wall Street, Liverpool, L1 8JQ 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2019)
- 13Chopstix Noodle Bar - Liverpool Lord Street52 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 1TD 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2023)
- 14YannisSayers 33 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 9SA 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2026)
- 15Dave’s Hot Chicken56 - 58 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 1TD 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 16Salon madre51 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DN 9 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 17Tortilla70 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 1TL 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2025)
- 18Subway49 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 6SG 10 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Aug 2023)
- 19Wingstop72 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 1TL 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2026)
- 20Nashville Cluck/Grandma’s Kitchen/Jimmy Carters Sandwiched Inn60 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AA 10 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 21Chick-fil-A85 - 87 Lord Street, Liverpool, L2 6PG 10 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 22Pasta Cosa12 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 0NE 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2025)
- 23Bowl & Stroll14A Water Street, Liverpool, L2 8TD 10 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 24Filling Station29 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 6RG 11 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Nov 2022)
- 25Beatles2 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 6QE 11 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 26Piri Fino18 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BE 11 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 27Subway63 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 3DY 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Dec 2020)
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 Royal Albert Dock: your questions
What is the closest takeaway to Royal Albert Dock?
Docklands Fish and Chips, 12 The Colonnades Gower Street, Liverpool, about 3 minutes on foot.
How many takeaways are there near Royal Albert Dock?
27 within about an 11-minute walk, based on Food Standards Agency records and Old Town Liverpool's own venue guides.
Which takeaways near Royal Albert Dock have a 5 food hygiene rating?
Docklands Fish and Chips, Barburrito, Mooboo Bubble Tea, My Cookie Dough, Arket and Auntie Annes, among 12 in total. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.
What was on the site of Royal Albert Dock before?
Before the dock, this ground between Salthouse Dock and the Canning Dock channel held houses, a pub and the Dock Trustees' dockyard, and 59 tenants were evicted to clear it. Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick's warehouses, opened by Prince Albert in 1846, were the first in Britain built without structural wood.
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Sources: Wikipedia: Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool; Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 16 October 2026.