The Journey So Far...
‘Burdocks’ had seen a great deal of change, from serving up piping hot food during the 1916 rising, which seen Ireland gain independence from Britain, and over the two World Wars when the shops had to close temporarily during WW2 due to shortages. Alas, by 1939 the effects of the last war had a drastic impact on the family business with the supply of ingredients and fuel being scarce. Eventually, only one shop survived the original Leo Burdocks in Christchurch.
Many generations of Dubliners have grown up carrying away a ‘great oul feed’, as it was known for generous portions of the freshest quality fish and the tastiest chips in Dublin, the lasting proof of its success is in the almost never-ending queues, which speaks for itself. But what has changed about “Burdocks”, well we now wrap food orders in paper sheets, but initially, our food was wrapped in day-old newspapers, so it used to be said that you could eat and read the news at the same time.
A Growing Icon
The tempting aroma of Leo Burdocks Famous Traditional Fish and Chips has been drifting from the spiritual home in No.2 Werburgh Street, Christchurch for the past 100 years. Today, we also proudly deliver a ‘great oul feed’ to our customers at our shops in Temple Bar, Howth, Rathmines and Tallaght, were we offer the same classic union of wholesome quality ‘Fresh Fish & Tasty Chips’ for Take Away and where available, Sit-in Dining and Home Delivery.
Leo Burdock himself, couldn’t have imagined how popular is name would become for his famous Fish and Chips, proof of this can be seen in Christchurch with the almost never-ending queues and the frequent visits from Celebrities from the world of Politics, Literature, Hollywood Movies and Stadium Rock and Pop, and that, speaks for itself.
