Piccadilly Station's first late-night fish and chip shop opens its doors

Anyone who has traipsed to Piccadilly late at night in search of sustenance will be glad to know that a new chip shop has opened its doors on the approach to the station.

The late night chippy has taken up a vacant unit on the run up to the station, serving up favourites at a price that’s kind on the wallet. Simply named The Chip Shop, its pared-back interiors - think stainless fixtures and white tiles - nods to the aesthetic of traditional chip shops, but with a contemporary touch, allowing the food to take centre stage.

Speaking about the opening last year, a spokesman for the brand said: “We saw this as a great opportunity to have a traditional fish and chip shop on one of Manchester's busiest routes. It's what the Manchester Piccadilly area is lacking at the moment, so we aim to fill that gap."

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Housed in the former Northern Soul Grilled sandwich cafe at the bottom end of Piccadilly Approach next to Cafe Nero, it joins a clutch of popular eateries near the station, including Archie's burgers, Canadian favourite Moose Coffee and Bravissimi Italian.

It’s not the first time this particular stretch of shops has served chips before though, several years ago it was home to Antonio’s Cafe, a quintessential greasy spoon which served up full English breakfasts and even acted as a stop off for chips later in the day. Back then you could grab a all-day breakfast for just £2.80, as well as specials, hot sandwiches, toasted dishes - whatever they might have been - and a selection of drinks

Open for just over a week now, the new chippy on the block has already been serving up all the classics, like battered fish and sausages, cheese