Nando’s Halal Branches: Complete UK Location Guide

Nando’s — the iconic South African restaurant chain known for its Portuguese-inspired flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken — operates numerous halal-certified locations throughout the United Kingdom.At these branches, all chicken is slaughtered in accordance with Islamic law and verified by approved halal certification bodies. According to the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA), halal certification ensures that food meets Islamic dietary requirements and is suitable for Muslim consumption.Nando’s maintains strict supply chain and kitchen protocols to preserve halal integrity at all certified locations.

London

London has the highest concentration of halal-certified Nando’s restaurants in the UK. The Islamic Council of London routinely audits these sites to ensure ongoing compliance.

Baker Street

  • Address: 113 Baker Street, London W1U 6RS
  • Certified Since: 2015
  • Fully halal-certified by the Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC).
  • All chicken products are halal, with separate handling areas to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Sun–Thu); open until 11:00 PM (Fri–Sat).

Oxford Street

  • Address: 10 Gloucester Place, London W1U 8JB
  • Certified Since: 2014
  • Independently inspected every quarter by third-party halal certifiers.
  • Certificates displayed at the entrance; staff trained in halal preparation.

Leicester Square

  • Certified Since: 2016 by the Halal Food Authority (HFA).
  • Serves only halal chicken, with designated preparation areas to avoid contamination.
  • Located in a high-traffic tourist area offering halal dining options in central London.

Edgware Road

  • Certified Since: 2010 — one of London’s first halal Nando’s branches.
  • Located in a culturally diverse area with strong Middle Eastern and North African communities.
  • Fully halal-certified for all poultry products.

Wembley

  • Address: London Designer Outlet, Wembley HA9 0FD
  • Fully halal-certified, serving up to 5,000 halal meals weekly during events.
  • Group bookings (15+ people) available by request.

Popular choice for Wembley Stadium visitors

Southern England

There are 35 halal-certified Nando’s restaurants across the South, all verified by approved halal monitoring bodies.

Brighton (Marina)

  • Certified Since: 2018 by the Halal Monitoring Board (HMB).
  • All poultry is sourced from UK halal-certified suppliers.
  • Offers prayer accommodations upon request.

Southampton (WestQuay)

  • Certified Since: 2017
  • Fully halal, serving around 2,500 meals per week.
  • Regularly inspected to maintain certification standards.

Portsmouth (Gunwharf Quays)

  • Certified Since: 2019
  • Popular with international visitors.
  • Staff receive ongoing halal handling training; documentation displayed in-restaurant.

Bristol (Cabot Circus)

  • Fully halal-certified and verified by the UK Islamic Monitoring Committee.
  • Serves roughly 4,000 halal meals weekly.
  • Certification and inspection records available upon request.

Midlands

The Midlands host 28 halal-certified Nando’s locations serving diverse communities across central England.

Birmingham (Bullring)

  • Certified Since: 2013
  • Verified by multiple halal organizations.
  • High-volume site serving over 5,500 meals weekly.

Leicester (Highcross)

  • Certified Since: 2014
  • Verified by HMC; all poultry strictly halal.
  • Serves approximately 3,200 halal meals per week.

Nottingham (Cornerhouse)

  • Certified Since: 2016
  • Certificates clearly displayed; staff regularly retrained.
  • Serves around 4,000 meals weekly.

Coventry (Arena Retail Park)

  • Certified Since: 2017

Fully halal, verified by UK Halal Monitoring Committee inspectors

Northern England

There are 31 halal-certified Nando’s branches across the North.

Manchester (Arndale)

  • Fully halal-certified by the UK Islamic Monitoring Authority.
  • Serves roughly 4,500 halal meals weekly.

Leeds (Trinity)

  • Certified Since: 2015
  • Certificates displayed at the entrance; supply chain details available to customers.

Liverpool (ONE)

  • Certified Since: 2016 by HMC.
  • Fully halal menu; routinely inspected.

Newcastle (Eldon Square)

  • Certified Since: 2017

All chicken products halal; verified by multiple organizations

Scotland

Scotland is home to 12 halal-certified Nando’s restaurants across its main cities.

Edinburgh (Fountain Park)

  • Certified Since: 2016 by the Scottish Islamic Food Authority.
  • Fully halal-certified; serves approximately 2,800 meals weekly.

Glasgow (Fort)

  • Certified Since: 2017
  • All poultry halal; certification displayed in-restaurant.

Aberdeen (Union Square)

  • Certified Since: 2018
  • Verified by the UK Islamic Monitoring Authority; documentation available upon request.

Dundee (Overgate)

  • Certified Since: 2019 by HMC.
  • Fully halal; undergoes regular inspection cycles.

Wales

There are 8 halal-certified Nando’s locations across Wales’ major cities.

Cardiff (St David’s)

  • Fully halal-certified by the Welsh Islamic Food Authority.
  • Serves about 3,400 halal meals weekly.

Swansea (Wind Street)

  • Certified Since: 2018
  • Certificates displayed at the entrance; halal supply chain verified.

Newport (Friars Walk)

  • Certified Since: 2019 by HMC.
  • Fully halal-certified, with regular inspection schedules.

Wrexham (Eagles Meadow)

  • Certified Since: 2020
  • Covers all chicken and breakfast menu items.

Verified by the UK Islamic Monitoring Authority.

FAQs

Check the restaurant’s website, look for halal certification signage in-store, or ask staff

At these branches all chicken dishes are halal-certified but other items may not be.

No. Only designated branches are halal-certified, and these are clearly marked on Nando’s online restaurant locator