Greek family who have taken over Coventry chip shop say food will be 'just as good'
A Greek family who have taken over a much-loved Coventry chip shop have promised that the food will be 'just as good.' Couple Ross and Lulu Argyrou will be running Aldermans Green Fish Bar.
Customers were saddened when Fotoulla and Zacharias Georgiou announced the chippy would be closing just before Christmas 2024. Both had helmed the city business for many years, but left because the rent was being increased.
Landlords Ross, 62, and Lulu, 58, had been living in Cyprus, Greece, but recently returned to Coventry to take over the venture. It was fully refurbished and opened to delighted locals today (June 23).
Lulu said they have owned Aldermans Green Fish Bar for 16 years and decided to take over because they missed England. She, her husband, and son Lambros will be handling the day-to-day running of the business, which will open from 11.30am to 2pm and 4.30pm to 9pm Monday to Thursday, staying open until 9.30pm on Friday and Saturday.
Speaking to CoventryLive, Lulu said: “Our food will be just as good. I was raised in George and Helens Fish and Chip Shop in Harborne. We had one in Shirley, Solihull, the Cranmore Fish Bar, so it is in the blood.”
Ross and Lulu said they have completely revamped the premises, with new flooring, tiling, signage, and fridges. Everything will be freshly cooked, and a number of new menu items have also been introduced.
Lulu said: “We are looking forward to meeting the people and welcoming them! We are going to be here with a smile, greeting customers, and hopefully they will accept us. Please come in and try us, you will not be disappointed.”
I wish them luck, they'll certainly need it!
