LEO BURDOCK FRANCHISING LIMITED

Founded in 1913 by Bella and Patrick Burdock, Leo Burdock Franchising Limited is a Dublin‑based family business that has become synonymous with the city’s classic fish and chips. From the original shop on Christchurch, the Burdock family expanded to a network of beloved fish‑and‑chip outlets across Dublin, each serving freshly sourced catch that the founder’s son, Leo, would collect from the early‑morning fish markets.

The brand is renowned for its traditional preparation methods – up until 1991 the chips were cooked in coal‑fired pans, a practice that made Leo Burdock the last Irish chip shop to use such a historic technique. Today the menu centres on crisp, golden chips and perfectly battered fish, complemented by a selection of sides that keep both locals and the thousands of international visitors who pass through Dublin’s streets coming back for “a great oul feed”.

Celebrated by chefs such as Anthony Bourdain and Rick Stein, and featured in travel guides as a quintessential Irish institution, Leo Burdock continues to deliver an authentic, hearty dining experience that honours over a century of culinary heritage.