KFC
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is one of the most famous fast food chains in the United Kingdom — known for its signature fried chicken, family buckets and quick service. With over 1,016 restaurants across the UK, you’re never far from your favourite “Finger Lickin’ Good” meal.
🇬🇧 1. England – Most KFC Outlets in the UK
England is home to the majority of KFC restaurants, with around 875 outlets spread across cities and towns.
📍 London
London hosts around 85 KFC branches, from high streets to shopping centres and retail parks.
🗺 Example Locations & Addresses
- KFC London – Norwood Road
📍 489–491 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9HS
⭐ Known for classic Original Recipe chicken and takeaway options.
⏰ Typical hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM (varies by branch) - KFC Harrow Weald – High Road
📍 374 High Road, Harrow Weald, HA3 6HE
⏰ Check local hours via the KFC restaurant finder. - KFC London – Baker Street
📍 128 Baker Street, London, W1U 6RG (shopping district location)
👉 Other central London areas include Acton High Street, Bethnal Green, Bishopsgate, Beckton Gateway Retail Park and more.
Typical Hours: Most London branches are open 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM but confirm before visiting.
📍 Birmingham
Birmingham has multiple KFC locations in and around the city centre and retail parks such as:
- Castle Bromwich
- Chelmsley Wood
- Great Bridge Retail Park
- Halesowen
- Martineau Place Centre
Hours: Most run roughly 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
📍 Manchester
Major Manchester branches are found around the city centre, retail parks and shopping districts, offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery via app platforms like Uber Eats.
Hours: Generally 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM (varies).
📍 Liverpool, Leeds & Sheffield
These major northern cities have multiple KFC outlets:
- Liverpool — high street and mall locations
- Leeds — around shopping and commercial areas
- Sheffield — city centre and retail parks
Hours: Usually 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM but check store-specific times.
📍 Eastern & South East England
KFC outlets appear widely across the East and South East of England — including in towns such as:
- Aylesbury
- Banbury
- Basingstoke & The Mall
- Canterbury
- Basildon
- Chelmsford
- Southend
These offer dine-in or takeaway and some drive-thru options.
🏴 2. Scotland – KFC in Major Scottish Cities
Scotland has around 62 KFC restaurants, including in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
📍 Glasgow
- Glasgow City Centre branches
- Drive-thru style restaurants on major traffic routes
Hours: Typically 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM but vary by store.
📍 Edinburgh & Aberdeen
Edinburgh and Aberdeen also host multiple KFC outlets in high traffic commercial and shopping districts.
🏴☠️ 3. Wales – KFC Across Welsh Towns
Wales has around 45 KFC restaurants across the country.
📍 Cardiff
Cardiff contains several popular KFC locations in shopping and downtown areas like:
- Cardiff City Centre
- Retail park sites
Hours: Commonly 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Other towns include Swansea, Newport, Wrexham, and Aberystwyth
🇬🇧 4. Northern Ireland – KFC Across Major Towns
Northern Ireland features 32 KFC restaurants, with Belfast leading the count (about 10 outlets) and others in towns like Lisburn, Bangor and Derry.
Hours: Usually 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM or earlier/later depending on location.
🍗 What KFC Serves (Menu Overview)
KFC UK menus typically include:
- 🌶 Original Recipe & Hot & Spicy chicken
- 🍔 Fillet burgers & wraps
- 🍟 Sides: fries, coleslaw, corn
- 🪣 Buckets & combo meals
- 🧃 Soft drinks and sometimes shakes
Vegetarian and vegan options are available at select restaurants. Delivery via apps like Uber Eats and others makes enjoying KFC convenient. Uber Eats
⭐ Specialties of KFC
- Iconic 11-herb-and-spice recipe chicken
- Sharing buckets and combo deals
- Drive-thru and dine-in options in many outlets
- Halal chicken available at designated branches across the UK.
💷 Price Range Guide
- Single meal: ~£5–£9
- Sharing bucket: ~£15–£30
- Family meal deals: ~£20–£35
Prices vary by location and promotional offers.
⭐ Reviews Summary
Customer sentiment often highlights:
👍 Crispy, flavourful chicken
👍 Good value family meals
👎 Busy peak-time waits in big cities
Ratings will vary by branch and local crowd conditions.
🪑 Ambience & Seating
- Many city centre locations have dine-in seating
- Retail parks and motorway services often offer spacious tables
- Smaller high street outlets may be more takeaway oriented
🅿️ Parking Availability
- Retail park branches usually have free parking
- City centre outlets rely on street/paid parking
- Many motorway services include park-and-eat facilities Motorway Services
♿ Kids-Friendly & Accessibility
Most KFC UK restaurants include:
✔ High chairs for kids
✔ Wheelchair accessible entrances
✔ Baby changing facilities in some locations
🕌 Halal Status
Around 200 UK KFC restaurants currently serve halal chicken, verified by the Halal Food Authority.
Use the official KFC UK Halal restaurant finder to confirm before visiting.
🚚 Delivery Options
Order KFC via:
- Uber Eats Uber Eats
- Other local delivery apps
- KFC app for mobile orders Google Play
🧾 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast or a small UK town, KFC remains a go-to for quick fried chicken and affordable meals. With over 1,000 locations, accessible menus, and modern delivery options, KFC’s reach continues to grow across the UK.
