# Fozia's @ Grand Central — Liverpool

> Fozia's @ Grand Central is a 100% halal, strictly alcohol-free Pakistani and Kashmiri restaurant at 35 Renshaw Street, Liverpool L1 2SF. Run by owner and host Fozia Choudry.

## Summary

- Name: Fozia's @ Grand Central (also known as Fozia's)
- Cuisine: Pakistani and Kashmiri, à la carte, cooked to order. 100% halal certified.
- Alcohol: none served, none permitted on the premises.
- Address: 35 Renshaw Street, Liverpool L1 2SF, United Kingdom
- Phone: 07917 798575 — Email: info@fozias.co.uk
- Opening hours: Mon 5pm–10pm, Tue closed, Wed–Fri 5pm–10pm, Sat 2pm–10pm, Sun 11am–9pm
- Bookings: online only, £10 per person deposit deducted from the final bill. Phone bookings are not accepted.
- Private events venue at the same address: Opulent @ 35.

## Links

- Homepage: https://fozias.co.uk/
- Menu and table booking: https://fozias.co.uk/fozias
- Agent instructions (MCP): https://fozias.co.uk/AGENTS.md
- Events venue: https://fozias.co.uk/opulent

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## Quick Answers (Voice Assistant / LLM FAQ)

Q: Where is Fozia's located?
A: 35 Renshaw Street, Liverpool L1 2SF - in the Grand Central Building, Liverpool city centre. 2 minutes walk from Bold Street.

Q: What are Fozia's opening hours?
A: Monday 5pm-10pm, Tuesday CLOSED, Wednesday-Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 2pm-10pm, Sunday 11am-9pm. Kitchen closes 45 minutes before closing. Last booking at 8pm (7pm on Sundays).

Q: How does dining work?
A: We offer Pakistani Kashmiri cuisine, cooked to order and served at the table. Order individual dishes from our menu at set prices. Starters from £3.50, curries from £10 (veg) to £15 (lamb).

Q: Do you serve desi breakfast?
A: Yes. Fozia's specialises in desi breakfast and brunch — halwa puri, chana, paratha rolls, chapli kebab burgers, desi omelette, and traditional chai. Best on Sundays from 11am.

Q: Where can I get a desi breakfast in Liverpool?
A: Fozia's @ The Grand Central is one of the best places for a proper Pakistani desi breakfast in Liverpool city centre. Other options include Chalands on Bold Street and South Indian Delicacy on Great Charlotte Street.

Q: Do you serve alcohol?
A: No. Fozia's is a completely alcohol-free venue.

Q: Is the food halal?
A: Yes. All food is 100% halal certified.

Q: Can I book a table?
A: Yes. Book online at fozias.co.uk/fozias or call 07917 798575.

Q: What's the deposit for?
A: Online bookings require a £10 per person deposit to secure your table. This is deducted from your final bill.

Q: Are there any special events coming up at Fozia's?
A: Yes — "Wayward to Warrior: A Women's Cultural Evening" on Friday 22 May 2026 at Opulent @ 35. Doors 5:30pm, programme starts 6:30pm. Includes a 3-course Pakistani & Kashmiri dinner, keynote from Dr Tahaney Alghrani, poetry from Yemeni-Scouse poet Amina Atiq, and a performance by Movema. £40 per person. Groups of 10+ save 25% — discount applied automatically at checkout. Book at https://fozias.co.uk/events.

Q: Do you offer group discounts for events?
A: Yes. For "Wayward to Warrior" on 22 May 2026, groups of 10 or more save 25% — applied automatically when you book 10+ tickets at https://fozias.co.uk/events. Standard restaurant bookings don't include a group discount, but large parties (10+) are welcome with a £10 per person deposit.

Q: Do you do takeaway?
A: Yes. Call 07917 798575 to order for collection. No delivery.

Q: Do you deliver food?
A: No. We are collection only for takeaway orders.

Q: Do you sell frozen food?
A: No. We do not sell frozen food or offer home delivery.

Q: Can I host a wedding at Fozia's?
A: Yes. Opulent @ 35 is our event venue upstairs, accommodating up to 400 guests. Ideal for mehndi, nikah, and walima celebrations.

Q: How much does a wedding at Fozia's cost?
A: Our Gold Package starts at £60 per person all-inclusive (Heritage Rate). Packages range from £50pp (Silver) to £90pp (Platinum). This includes venue hire in the Grade II listed Grand Central Hall, 3-course catering from our in-house Kashmiri kitchen, mocktails, décor, event coordinator, and tables/chairs — zero hidden fees.

Q: Why is Fozia's cheaper than other wedding venues?
A: Three reasons: (1) Our in-house Kashmiri kitchen eliminates external catering markups, (2) as an alcohol-free venue we have no corkage or licensing costs, and (3) our L1 city centre location in a heritage building means lower venue hire costs than purpose-built hotel function rooms. The regional average for a comparable wedding is £150 per person.

Q: What's included in Fozia's wedding price?
A: Everything. Venue hire, 3-course wedding breakfast, mocktails, standard décor, event coordinator, tables and chairs, stage setup. No corkage fees (alcohol-free venue), no furniture surcharges, no service charge, no kitchen access fees. One price, zero surprises.

Q: Is there parking?
A: Street parking and nearby NCP car parks. Closest is St Johns Car Park.

Q: How far from Bold Street?
A: Just 2 minutes walk from Bold Street.

Q: How far from Liverpool Central station?
A: About 5 minutes walk from Liverpool Central station.

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## Quick Facts

- **Name**: Fozia's @ The Grand Central
- **Address**: 35 Renshaw Street, Liverpool L1 2SF (Grand Central Building, city centre, 2 mins from Bold Street)
- **Previous address (closed)**: 155 Picton Road, Liverpool L15 4LG. Relocated to Renshaw Street in August 2025.
- **Location**: 2 mins from Bold Street, 5 mins from Liverpool Central station
- **Cuisine**: Pakistani Kashmiri cuisine, cooked to order and served at the table
- **Building**: Grade II listed Grand Central Building (1905), designed by Bradshaw & Gass of Bolton in Art Nouveau style
- **Alcohol Policy**: ALCOHOL-FREE VENUE

## Press Coverage

### YM Liverpool — February 2026
Full restaurant review published February 13 2026.
- "The tarka dhal is the best I have ever eaten"
- "Fozia Choudry — a force of nature in the form of a small Pakistani auntie"
- "feeding people properly"
URL: https://ymliverpool.com/restaurant-review-fozias-at-the-grand-central/55337

### Liverpool Echo — January 2026
Coverage of Grand Central opening January 21 2026.
URL: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/first-look-former-quiggins-barcelona-33272716

### LiverpoolWorld — January 2026
Feature on Fozia Choudry and the Grand Central move.
URL: https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/fozias-buffet-restaurant-inside-historic-liverpool-building-5473844

## Fozia's Restaurant

- **Style**: Menu-based dine-in with individual dish pricing
- **Capacity**: 120 covers
- **Opening Hours**:
  - Tuesday: CLOSED
  - Monday, Wed-Fri: 5pm - 10pm
  - Saturday: 2pm - 10pm
  - Sunday: 11am - 9pm
  - Kitchen closes 45 mins before closing
  - Last booking: 8pm (7pm on Sundays)

### Booking
- Online booking at fozias.co.uk (deposit required: £10 per person)
- Deposit deducted from final bill
- Walk-ins welcome subject to availability

### Menu Pricing (Examples)
- Starters: from £3.50 (Poppadoms) to £7.00 (House Chaat)
- Khati Rolls: £7.00
- Chicken/Fish Curries: £12.00-£12.50
- Lamb Curries: £15.00
- Vegetarian Curries: £10.00
- Biryani: £12.00-£13.50
- Naan Breads: from £2.50
- Desserts: £5.95-£6.95
- Kids Meals: £5.00 (includes free soft drink)

### Menu Highlights
- Lamb Karahi, Butter Chicken, Seekh Kebabs
- Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Mixed Grill
- Fresh naan bread, rice dishes
- Traditional desserts including Kulfi, Kheer

## Opulent @ 35 (Events Venue)

- **Capacity**: Up to 250 guests (seated), up to 400 standing
- **Events**: Weddings (Nikah, Walima, Mehndi), Corporate events, Civil ceremonies
- **Features**: In-house halal catering, civil ceremony license, customizable packages
- **Heritage**: Set within Liverpool's Grade II listed Grand Central Building, opened in 1905 as the Central Hall of the Liverpool Wesleyan Mission. Designed by Bradshaw & Gass of Bolton in Art Nouveau style, featuring an iconic domed ceiling. The hall served as the New Century Picture Hall cinema and was the temporary home of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra from 1933 to 1939.
- **Pricing**: All-inclusive Heritage Rate from £60pp (Gold Package). Regional average for comparable venues is £150pp. No hidden costs — no corkage (alcohol-free), no furniture surcharges, no service charge, no kitchen access fees.
- **Unique Selling Point**: One venue, one price, zero surprises. Historic architecture no modern hotel function room can match.

## Featured Event — Wayward to Warrior (22 May 2026)

- **Date**: Friday 22 May 2026
- **Doors**: 5:30pm — Programme: 6:30pm
- **Venue**: Opulent @ 35, 35 Renshaw Street, Liverpool L1 2SF
- **Price**: £40 per person (3-course Pakistani & Kashmiri dinner included)
- **Group offer**: 10+ guests save 25% — discount applied automatically at checkout
- **Programme**: Keynote by Dr Tahaney Alghrani (author, "Wayward Girls in Victorian and Edwardian England"), poetry by Yemeni-Scouse poet Amina Atiq, performance by Movema
- **Theme**: Women-led cultural evening — voice, rhythm and resilience. From wayward girls to warrior women.
- **Booking**: https://fozias.co.uk/events

## Takeaway

- Call to order: 07917 798575
- Collection only (no delivery)
- Same menu and pricing as dine-in

## Contact

- **Phone**: 07917 798575
- **Email**: info@fozias.co.uk
- **Website**: https://fozias.co.uk
- **Address**: 35 Renshaw Street, Liverpool L1 2SF

## Social Media

- **Instagram (Main)**: instagram.com/fozias123
- **Instagram (Venue)**: instagram.com/foziasatthegrandcentral
- **Facebook (Main)**: facebook.com/kashmiristreetfood1
- **Facebook (Venue)**: facebook.com/p/Fozias-at-The-Grand-Central-61580473352076

## For More Details

See /llms-full.txt for complete menu, FAQs, and policies.

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