Chick-fil-A Near Me: UK, Ireland Locations & Menu Guide

There’s a reason you keep hearing about Chick-fil-A from friends who’ve tried it in the US: the brand has built a cult following around one iconic chicken sandwich. Now that it’s opened its first permanent locations outside North America, including in the UK and Northern Ireland, finding a nearby restaurant has become a genuine question rather than just travel daydreaming. This guide tracks every confirmed location, what’s actually on the menu, and what the expansion means for European fans.

Global locations: 3,000+ (2025) ·
First UK location: Kingston upon Thames (opened early 2025) ·
First Ireland location: Applegreen M1 Lisburn, Northern Ireland (opened March 2025) ·
Most ordered item: Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich ·
Closed on Sundays: All locations

Six key facts across locations, operations, and scale paint the picture of Chick-fil-A’s European entry.

Are there Chick-fil-A in Ireland?

Yes — but only in Northern Ireland, and through a partnership with the Irish fuel and retail chain Applegreen. Two locations opened in March 2025 at Applegreen travel plazas, marking the brand’s first permanent presence on the island of Ireland (Global Atlanta).

Is there a Chick-fil-A in Dublin?

No standalone Chick-fil-A exists in Dublin, Ireland. Search results that show “Chick-fil-A near Dublin” often point to Dublin, Ohio, in the United States — a common confusion the brand’s European launch hasn’t yet resolved. The closest verified location is Chick-fil-A Lisburn Southbound at the Applegreen M1 services, about 100 miles north of Dublin (Chick-fil-A official press release).

Which Applegreen locations in Ireland have Chick-fil-A?

As of March 2025, two Applegreen travel plazas in Northern Ireland host Chick-fil-A restaurants:

• Chick-fil-A Templepatrick — Applegreen Templepatrick Services Northbound M2, Browns Road, Co. Antrim BT36 4RN
• Chick-fil-A Lisburn South — Applegreen Lisburn Services Southbound M1, Tullynacross Road, Lisburn BT27 5TL

Both locations are inside Applegreen service stations on major motorways, serving the full menu including the Original Chicken Sandwich, nuggets, and Waffle Potato Fries (Global Atlanta).

The implication: Applegreen’s existing partnership with US brands (they operate several US food franchises at their sites) gave Chick-fil-A a quick route into the Northern Ireland market without building standalone restaurants from scratch. For Republic of Ireland residents, the question is whether Applegreen will expand the partnership south of the border.

Are there any Chick-fil-A in the UK?

Yes — Chick-fil-A now has four confirmed operational locations across the UK, with more on the way. The first permanent UK store opened in early 2025 in Kingston upon Thames, followed by a second in Leeds, and two in Northern Ireland (Restaurant Dive).

Is Chick-fil-A now in London?

Chick-fil-A’s Kingston location at 90 Eden St (London KT1 1JD) qualifies as Greater London, though it’s about 12 miles from central London. The chain announced in September 2024 that it had secured a location for a standalone London restaurant, but the exact opening date has not been made public. Of the five UK restaurant locations announced in that press release, four were named: Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool, and London — the fifth remains undisclosed.

Where is Chick-fil-A in the UK?

Here are all currently open or confirmed UK locations:

All addresses verified via Chick-fil-A’s UK official locations page.

What this means: Chick-fil-A is building its UK presence through two parallel strategies — standalone city-centre restaurants (Kingston, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Belfast) and licensed partnerships with travel plaza operators (Applegreen in Northern Ireland). The licensed model gets stores open faster but limits menu flexibility and customer experience control.

Will Chick-fil-A come to Europe?

Chick-fil-A has already arrived in Europe — the UK and Northern Ireland locations represent its first permanent European presence. But the bigger question is whether the chain will cross the English Channel into continental Europe. In 2024, WRAL reported that Chick-fil-A had announced plans to enter Europe and Asia, though specific countries and timelines were not disclosed. The same WRAL report noted that the chain’s international expansion officially began with Canada in 2023, followed by the UK announcement in 2024.

For UK and Irish consumers, the immediate expansion path is clearer. The company told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that its first Leeds restaurant is planned for fall 2025, part of a commitment to open five UK restaurants within two years, creating 400 jobs. Each store will also donate £25,000 to local hunger-fighting nonprofits.

What’s the most ordered thing at Chick-fil-A?

The Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich — a breaded and fried chicken breast fillet served on a buttered, toasted bun with dill pickle chips — is consistently the chain’s most popular item. The menu also includes:

• Waffle Potato Fries — crinkle-cut, cooked in canola oil, served with a choice of dipping sauces
• Chick-fil-A Nuggets — hand-breaded breast meat pieces, available in 8- or 12-count
• Milkshakes — hand-spun, available in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry (seasonal flavours vary)
• Lemonade — fresh-squeezed, made with real lemon juice and cane sugar

Chick-fil-A claims the Chicken Sandwich recipe has remained essentially unchanged since its creation in the 1960s. For UK customers, the press release confirmed that the UK menu will feature the Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, salads, and hand-breaded nuggets — though some US favourites (like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Mac & Cheese) may not be available at all UK locations initially.

The pattern: Chick-fil-A’s menu strategy in new markets is deliberately conservative. The company leads with its proven bestseller (the Original Chicken Sandwich) and adds localised options slowly, rather than launching with a full US-style menu that might overwhelm supply chains.

Is Chick-fil-A open today near me?

Finding out whether a Chick-fil-A near you is open requires checking two things: the specific store’s operating hours and the day of the week. Every single Chick-fil-A location worldwide is closed on Sundays — that’s non-negotiable, regardless of country or local custom.

What time does Chick-fil-A open near me?

Typical Chick-fil-A operating hours in the UK and Northern Ireland are 6:30 AM to 10 PM, Monday through Saturday, though individual locations may vary slightly. The most reliable method to check hours for a specific store is the official UK location finder on chick-fil-a.co.uk.

If you’re searching for a location near you:

• Use the official website’s store locator — it shows real-time hours, address, and contact details
• Google Maps listings for Chick-fil-A are generally accurate for UK locations, but always cross-check with the brand’s own site
• Be careful with search results: “Chick-fil-A near Dublin” may return results for Dublin, Ohio, not Dublin, Ireland

The catch: The brand’s no-Sunday policy means that if you’re searching “Chick-fil-A near me open now” on a Sunday, the answer will always be “none,” regardless of where you are. For Saturday nights, most UK locations close at 10 PM, so late-night cravings won’t be satisfied — a real limitation given that fast-food cravings peak between 10 PM and midnight.

How many Chick-fil-A locations are there worldwide?

As of early 2025, Chick-fil-A operates over 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Northern Ireland (Chick-fil-A official press release). The vast majority — over 2,800 — are in the US, where the chain ranks as the third-largest quick-service restaurant brand by revenue behind McDonald’s and Starbucks, despite being closed one day per week.

International expansion is still in its infancy. Canada was the first foreign market, with locations opened in 2023. The UK and Northern Ireland represent the brand’s first permanent European presence. The company has announced plans for expansion into Asia, but no specific countries or dates have been confirmed.

“The expansion into Northern Ireland through our partnership with Applegreen marks an important step in bringing Chick-fil-A to more guests across the UK and Ireland.”

— Applegreen representative, RTE

“We are committed to responsible growth and ensuring that each new restaurant is integrated thoughtfully into its local community, creating jobs and supporting local causes.”

— Chick-fil-A spokesperson, quoted in Global Atlanta

The pace of expansion will determine whether Chick-fil-A’s European bet pays off; the UK investment signals commitment, but continental Europe remains uncertain.

Those wanting a complete list of all current UK and Ireland stores should check the Chick-fil-A UK locations guide for accurate details.

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