The 50 best places to go out in Chester

Little quiet for a night out but the pit was very good. slight issue with booking but they comped some drinks so all's well that ends well.

Had an AMAZING time last week, Spent 90% of the time in The Pit/Rock Room, the atmosphere in there was insane! The whole group loved the place and loved the vibe of the room, staff were very friendly and welcoming and got our drinks very fast! Definitely fitting of the 5* review and will definitely be reccomending not only the establishment, but more specifically The Pit/Rock Room for one of the best nights out in Chester!

The atmosphere is always great, especially on the alternative floor!! Love the DJ there, such a nice guy, always takes song requests and gets the crowd hella hyped. Always an amazing vibe anytime I go ♡♡

Most bouncers are sound but there’s a couple who are mad power hungry, I spent a lot of dough in this place through the time I been going there. Saturday night a bouncer didn’t even check my id then opened the gate n didn’t give me a reason why I can’t go in. I weren’t the only lad he wouldn’t let in neither, when I asked another bouncer he didn’t have a clue why I wasnt let in. Then another time one of em was checking me like I had a blade or gun on me or something, when he seen I didn’t he found an excuse it was my pants when I’d wore those in there loads of times before, again another bouncer said my pants was fine and should of been let in. Sort it out

Nothing more to say other than simply incredible. My group of friends always go to the pit / the rock room. Definitely the best night out in Chester. The staff are incredible, service is so efficient and me and my friends can't wait to go back.

Extremely unprofessional and aggressive bouncers. I witnessed one of them punch a customer in the head and physically grapple a young woman, who did nothing wrong— then defend how they are in the right to strike customers? The doorman with the glasses refused to admit how dangerous that situation could have been. Completely unacceptable behaviour. When I expressed how uncomfortable and disturbed I felt, another girl nearby told me the bouncers had knocked someone else out, unconscious. This kind of violence and intimidation has no place in any venue. I would strongly advise others to be cautious.

AVOID THIS PLACE! Unprofessional & Aggressive bouncers that think its acceptable to have a young lad on the floor with about 7 of them on top of him, grabbing his throat to the point you couldn’t see him, he was defenceless and it could of ended differently. The doorman with dark hair and glasses refused to admit how dangerous this could have ended when questioned and said that they are aloud to punch customers in the head, How unprofessional and shocking if that is supposedly true! I would not recommend this place to anyone as it’s not safe and the bouncers are a disgrace.

Nice find, tucked away up a side street, good ambience friendly and attentive staff. Terrace outside bar. Good food at reasonable prices. Various packages and promotions

Went here Christmas eve, place is amazing inside, great architecture and kept all original features with a modern twist, gorgeous food and the best cocktails. Shut early as it was Xmas eve, but can imagine it being a buzz at a normal weekend.

First time here, amazing pub. Cheaper if you buy 2 bottles. Back here Aug 2025, young barman Tyler is great, nothing to much trouble. Happy hour 5-8pm Only opens at 5pm. Mark and Tyler, 2 great barmen. 👍😎

Be careful, check before you swipe your card for payments. I bought a pitcher cocktail and the bar man put himself a nice large tip on my bill, only realised after we left.

Great restaurant and bar with wide selection of drinks and food in the heart of the city. You can sit in the terrace outside and enjoy the weather or enjoy the classic cozy ambience inside. Prices are reasonable and portion is decent. Service is quick and staff is friendly.

If you want to spend time enjoying good food and fine wine in lovely surroundings the Church is the place. We were met by one of the waitresses and shown to our table,high up overlooking the well stocked bar.We were well looked after by all the girls and we had a great afternoon.The food which was only going to be a snack turned into a feast, amazing.The chuch itself was so interesting to see and all the work done was great.Well worth a visit.

Good fresh clean pint of Cider. Will be a go-to for many a Hen or Stag party so you can expect larger groups. If you find the main bar downstairs getting too busy you can always try the smaller bar up on the balcony area.

We’ve visited kuckoo a couple times in the past and it’s been great, so after races last weekend we decided to pop in again. Unfortunately, the first bar lady that served us as we entered the building was extremely disappointing. It took a long time for our drinks to be made and when we received them they were practically in drinkable. We ordered an old fashioned and a zombie cocktail which both tasted very poor, especially for 20+ pounds. We moved our way down the bar to man I recognised from previous visits as Oscar, we explained the problem and he apologised and offered to remake both our drinks free of charge. The service was much faster, and the drinks were a million times better. My old fashion in particular was exceptional. Night and day service. The music and atmosphere in kuckoo is always unbeatable, with the fire creating a great sceptical and making the night memorable. Big thank you again to Oscar, and also the doorman who was very friendly as we exited, recommending other places to visit. We hope to be back in the future.

The best bottomless brunch I’ve ever been to! Didn’t have to wait for drinks at all . All cocktails included made fresh, shots also included baby Guinness and jammy dodger shots . Staff were very friendly and entertaining with the fire. Bingo was so much fun.

I stay in Chester for 2 days every year so decided to visit some cocktail bars. This bar was quite chill and cool. It was very quiet but enjoyable. Or server was lovely and the cocktails she made were quite nice. Wish they did an offer on drinks I would’ve ordered more than 2! Will visit again next year.

Laura and Joe are fab! So attentive and make an effort to make sure our needs are met, so social. They make us want to never leave kuckoo . They made my night! I even bought my friend from Chicago and she had the best time .

I loved this place! They were very welcoming on the door and the bar staff always had their eye on who is coming in even if it is extremely busy. They keep their eye out for new patrons and offered them cocktail lists straight away. It is an extremely vibrant place with so much going on. The cocktail list is out of this world and we couldn’t resist ordering some of the more flamboyant drinks, just to see the bar staff at the top of their game. Sometimes when ordering cocktails, it can take forever to get your drink, but this place have it extremely well organised and the cocktails come out as quick as ordering a glass of wine. It is great to see all the staff so happy and helpful. One small quibble and it is small, they could do to spray down the bar top and menus as it gets sticky with all the cocktail ingredients. But I will be back to this place no doubt! Highly recommend.

Fantastic cocktail bar with great music. We booked a cocktail making masterclass and it's the best one I've ever been to. Amazing staff and amazing atmosphere!

Wow amazing cocktails rainbow road has glowsticks, 🌈 10 dollar shake a Krispy Kreme doughnut 🍩 they put all sorts of fun to their cocktails, fruit garnish, sweets, toasted marshmallows even. And an arrangement of incredible glasses the drinks are served in 🍸 great music have the rolo tequila shots, and the jammy doughnut you won't be disappointed in anything you choose from their huge menu of options. Candles at the table make for a romantic date night 🕯 we were kindly given a limcello nightcap shot 🍋 fantastic wonderful staff. Great place and the seats are comfy. Nice toilets too

This zoo is awesome! It’s big, so give yourself a few hours to explore. The elephants, rhinos, and bears were amazing to see, and I was lucky enough to spot the leopard too. The exhibits are huge and well designed, with plenty of space for the animals but still great views for visitors. Highly recommend!

Great day here. The animal enclosures are nice and spacious. It was informative. The butterfly House was very busy with them flying around and the free flying bat house was great. Great to see some species we hadn't seen before. Plenty of refreshment places and toilets.

Lovely zoo, although entry is on the rather expensive side, you can get them slightly cheaper if you buy online in advance. The zoo is large enough that you can spend the whole day walking around it, with many different enclosures to visit. There are daily feedings and talks that you can watch and listen to, if you time it right.

I had a lovely visit last week at Chester Zoo. Everywhere you look there is an animal being helped via a breeding program, with information about them near their habitat. The zookeepers are very clearly passionate and caring in their roles.

Awesome zoo, well laid out and so much to see. Animals are clearly well looked after and the whole set up is top quality. Very accessible for those with limited mobility (wheelchair friendly) and notices for those with sensory issues too.

We visited Chester Zoo for a day trip and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience overall. The staff were excellent—friendly, approachable, and always willing to help, which made a real difference throughout the visit. Parking was straightforward, with wide spaces and clear signage, making arrival stress-free. The zoo itself offers a fantastic break for families, with plenty to explore and good facilities for young children. Hiring a trolley proved to be a brilliant option, especially when carrying backpacks or managing tired little ones. That said, there are a few areas that could be improved. The toilets did have a noticeable odour, which detracted slightly from the overall comfort. Free water is only available at the entrance, and it would be a thoughtful gesture to provide additional refill stations around the site, particularly on warmer days. To see all areas in one visit, you may need to keep a brisk pace—so plan ahead if you're hoping for a more relaxed experience. While the range of animals is impressive, we did notice the absence of certain species such as tarantulas, scorpions, and unfortunately no sharks or crocodilian species. Despite these minor drawbacks, Chester Zoo remains a well-organised and enjoyable destination, especially for families. We’d happily return and recommend it—with just a few tweaks, it could easily be a five-star experience.

A brilliant zoo, with so many different animals of varying sizes to see. The keepers are both passionate and knowledgeable about the animals they look after. as are the volunteers. Best to visit over 2 days, so as to ensure you see everything without having to rush.

It's a great example when it's busy it's doing well. The atmosphere was lively. But this experience was a surprise. My friend made this a reservation to have a meal here. So it was reserved for 2 hours, so exchanged presents. But to everyone's surprised when we came to order food. We were told there was a 2 hour wait. Wasn't told prior in advance, safe to say, wasn't hanging around. Had plans else where later on so left. Ended up leaving me present as well. I was really disappointed. I had high hopes to see what your palettes had to offer.

13 of us visited yesterday for bottomless brunch for a 50th birthday. They had decorated the table for us! Really worth it and good value for money, the service was quick so we had plenty of drinks and the food was also lovely. Would recommend! ⭐️

Alright music drew us in originally and the fact we needed a piss 🤣 Had an indie vibe but suddenly became a capital FM chav music bar and drawings on wall have playgym vibes so only had one beer and made ourselves scarce. Prob a good place for the younger generation fantastic sized place and two good bar areas one up one down.

This is a cool place with a great vibe.We visited on a week day teatime and it was very quiet,but I can imagine that at the weekend the place will be jumping.It has a nice outside area with nice views.The place itself is on two levels.The decor is funky,service great.Well worth a visit

Friendly staff, nice selection of drinks and they make one of the best Pizzas I have had in the UK. Really good lunch menu price aswel

A really nice pub, atmosphere quirky and vibrant yet quiet with loads of seating areas. Pool tables upstairs with a really lovely decor and seating area. Great place really enjoyed it 😀

Good beer choices , good to watch the footy, plenty of screens . Price was a little more expensive than I was expecting but seemed to be the same all around chester. Also good pub grub like pizzas and wings etc

Horrific stay well clear! 1 hour to make brunch without any word from the waiters. It turns up with burnt slices of hovis instead of sourdough, burger bun tops instead of muffins, Heinz baked beans instead of chakalaka beans, and co-op guacamole instead of smashed avocado… the audacity of the waiters to plonk that down without any mention in the hope we won’t notice. Pathetic!

I visited the Suburbs with my wife for the first time since lock down. The service was as impeccable and super welcoming as always! We felt safe at all times and it was clear that they take the measures needed to maximise safety for everyone very seriously. Great chilled out atmosphere, and the food was fabulous! I can't recommend a visit to the Suburbs enough, one of Chester's hidden gems.

Couldn’t recommend more highly. The food was delicious, impeccable service, child and dogs friendly venue, great drinks and excellent value for money. The interior is decorated beautifully and the staff look after you. We all really enjoyed our food and thought it was excellent value for money. If you are considering visiting then don’t think twice! You won’t be disappointed.

Amazing, huge roast beef dinner! Could only eat half and was stuffed after eating the other half for tea! Lovely, friendly staff.

One of the best meal experiences we've had in some time!

Omg were do i start, amazing food amazing cocktails amazing staff, absolutely fell in love with this place , thankyou ❤

Busy Friday night, with a great vibe. The staff were super friendly and helpful. My cocktail was birds of paradise, super yummy.

Great gig from The Commoners. Poor sound yet again an issue with the Live Rooms. Shame, as its a lovely venue with friendly staff. Maybe it's the shape of the performance space.

We had a terrific time coming to the live rooms Chester.came to watch my favourite group AC/DC but in tribute AC/DC Livewire they was awesome.manager looked after us and got us a seat with a bit of a view so we was very happy.

Had a really good night yesterday watching Hot 8 Brass .. The door and front of house staff went out of their way to find us reserved seats, since standing for long periods is hard for both of us. The bar staff were quick to make sure we didn't stay thirsty too. The music was great too.

Watched Absolute Bowie last night, amazing band and great set. Sound was good. I struggled to see at times but we just moved around to other areas. This band are worth seeing!! Also seen Livewire and Craig Charles here and both were brilliant.

One of the best music venues around... Great location.. right by Chester Station and bus stops Great sound quality.. never experienced any poor sound Great viewing.. smallish, tight venue. You are close to the stage. Great bar.. fantastic selection of draught beers and quality spirits Great line ups.. irrespective of genre Great value.. most bands are £35 or less Great dining options nearby for a preshow meal The only issue is the very limited, and unreserved, seating. Standing is fine for the tall, fit and able but more provision should be given to those less fortunate. My last gig.. Robert Jon and the Wreck who were amazing My next.. Wishbone Ash (over 2 days including the entire Argus album and "Ashcon"... again!

This is largely a stand up venue. I was sitting in the bar with my wife (can't stand long as old). The bouncer asked why, and then arranged armbands and reserved seats. Very impressed. Music was great too.

As somebody with acute AGORAPHOBIA who requires crutches this venue is an absolute GODSEND. The staff are so empathic and make everything so much easier to cope with. Thank You. It's ALWAYS VERY appreciated. You REALLY are a LIFELINE to me. X

Stunningly wonderful cocktails served by friendly, talented, and attentive staff. We returned for a second visit and they recognized that we had returned as a party of 3, not 4, as my son was tired and wanted to go back to his room. Would be sure to make this a stop on any return trips to Chester. Atmosphere can best be described as a vampire’s boudoir - dark with a hint of incense and classical decor.

Great location with fabulous atmosphere. The Black Forest is like liquid cake in a glass. Amazing!!

What a place! Stax of character and delicious boozy concoctions! We loved it here and we shall be coming back.

Excellent cocktails, polite and knowledgeable staff, great atmosphere, doesn't serve food

Fantastic speakeasy cocktail bar. Well hidden and atmospheric inside. Great mezcal margherita off menu. Would highly recommend. And lovely Louis came looking for us after we left a bag in the bar. Thanks so much 😃

Chesters hidden bar. What a gorgeous place. The staff were so attentive and friendly this included the doorman who is the first person you see before going in the bar so friendly. The bar itself is beautiful and unique. Lovely relaxing atmosphere I honestly didn't want to leave. We had several cocktails from their great menu which were all delicious. Definitely worth a visit if in chester

Absolutely love this place....the atmosphere is impeccable, the drinks strong but smooth and perfect made....the whole experience is amazing cannot fault it 😁

Do not go here!! Entire visit was pleasant until power-greedy bouncer took my visor cap off me without warning. Most people can all appreciate rules for licensed premises and clubs but when the bouncers make no effort to educate you on the rules or to give you an opportunity to actually follow them, it causes issues and just ruins your night. Bouncers at Cruise in Chester refuse to acknowledge that there is a “head doorman” or someone in charge, and when I asked for the head doorman, one member of staff laughed and others were in such shock that I had asked for one. I was completely sober on this night and was appalled that staff were refusing to point out who was the head doorman considering an assault or spiking could have taken place. You know you’re not safe when staff lie and say that there is no one in charge and never was. However, Neil was the head doorman and soon spoke to me who was not happy his staff had lied and tried to divert me from the person in charge. Neil resolved the issue at hand and did speak to his staff regarding their conduct. Thanks Neil for being very professional and knowledgeable! However, the other security staff made my already-unsatisfactory night a worse one, resulting in this wordy review. Staff made me feel very uncomfortable as a result of me asking who was in charge and refusing to tell me. Therefore, I will not visit again and will not recommend. As well as the above, the building is in poor condition, music is not chosen well and the general crowd is not a nice one.

Booked a VIP booth for a hen party in the Manhattan room - staff on the door were lovely, our drinks were great with plenty of ice/glasses. Party sparklers in the champagne bucket on arrival, a nice touch. Staff regularly checked everything was OK for us and were really helpful. Great night of dancing till 3am on a race day we definitely made the most of it!

I've actually been to Cruise a few times but never thought of booking a table. Just recently on our last visit we decided to make it more special and book a table before hand over the phone. The receptionist was very helpful! On the night we were able to jump the queue... bonus!! It worked as a base to meet up, leave our drinks securely instead of spilling them down us whilst dancing (nothing worse) and the staff even brought our bottles out to us with sparkles on. On a whole I've found Cruise to be a great night out, wide selection of drinks, friendly staff, helpful bouncers and they always dress up or decorate the club for the holidays. There are even shot girls walking around all night selling Jager Bombs... Another bonus... The drink comes to you, no need to walk to the bar! I would recommend Cruise to all ages... Mondays and Saturdays are my favorite. I've never been a Friday person however I've heard if you arrive before midnight... You can pay £15 and that's your night pretty much sorted! You get free entry, five drinks vouchers and a £2 discount for Abbey taxis. Can't wait to try it this month! Oh and don't forget the free flip flops they give out to the ladies if your feet are hurting!!!!! :)

Me and my friends just recently went on a Friday and did the £15 deal in which you get 5 drinks vouchers, free entry and £2 off your taxi! Worked great for me and my friends and we all had a great night! As students as well we go on a Monday quite regularly and get £2 drinks, such a good deal!

Very unprofessional, was denied entry due to it being a “student night” even though it was never advertised as one nor had any information explaining it was. I’ve been here previously and never been asked for a student Id or ever been told it was a student night. Rang the venue and had the phone purposely put down on me and got passed on and on to people who never dealt with the situation. I think if they want to pretend it’s a student night again, they should maybe advertise it. I’ve still got no closer to receiving a refund for the tickets that were wasted.

Tunes are quality, DJ was class, birds were banging but the bouncers were proper wastemen. If you’re going for quids in, make sure you take your student card as well as your ID. Some biggie smalls looking bouncer turned us away because we didn’t have our student cards and he wouldn’t even accept unidays the nonce

This was the worst nightclub i have ever been to. First of all they promised us several dance floors but there was only one opened because no other people were coming to the club. So we had to spend the whole evening on one floor where they played music which no one liked. We left after two hours of waiting for good music and went to macdonalds because we had more fun there 💪🏽

Absolutely lovely place that will keep you entertained for an hour ⛪General info: So there's a lot to see & read at this cathedral. The entrance is not big, but noticeable. Upon entrance, you will find a few pamphlets and will be kindly nudged towards a small donation (£5-10 per person is acceptable). Then, you can immediately proceed to the corridors and halls of the cathedral, as well as a big gift shop. It is notable that, while there's not much walking to do, there's much to see & "inhale" the atmosphere of an effectively ancient place. I'll leave it for you to discover 😊 🧹: State of the place: obviously it's an old old building and I think that the administration is doing their best to keep it tidy and relatively organised. Toilets are clean, no foul smells or anything. I would say there's a few random boxes and just "stuff" here and there, but generally it's pretty nice 🤵Service: obviously in a place like this people will be very nice and polite, as they are working for a greater cause. A lot of personnel going back and forward, moving and cleaning stuff. It's nice to see, as it is clear that this place is loved and is being taken care of Honestly? Visit it. Whether you're religious or not, you'll be in awe of this grandiose piece of history called Chester Cathedral ✌️📿

Extraordinary place. Well maintained, very large, beautiful ceilings, glass, mosaics, metalwork, statues and more. Not to opulent (unlike some) but extremely well maintained. Exceptional value for money with a minimum entry price of £5. Pay more of you can as a building of this size and quality takes thousands per day to keep open.

My Visit to Chester Cathedral, Chester Visiting Chester Cathedral was an unforgettable experience — a perfect blend of history, architecture, and serenity right in the heart of the city. The cathedral stands as one of the most magnificent landmarks in Chester, with its stunning Gothic architecture, intricate stained-glass windows, and beautifully carved wooden choir stalls that tell centuries-old stories. As I walked inside, the calm atmosphere instantly stood out. The soaring arches, detailed stonework, and peaceful background music created a sense of timeless beauty. The central nave is breathtaking, and the Lady Chapel and Cloisters are absolute must-sees — especially the peaceful garden courtyard that feels miles away from the bustle outside. I also climbed the Cathedral Tower, which offers panoramic views of Chester’s rooftops, the city walls, and even Wales on a clear day. The staff and volunteers were friendly and knowledgeable, eager to share fascinating details about the cathedral’s Romanesque origins and its role through medieval times. Visitor Tips: • Entry is free, but donations are appreciated. • The Tower Tour and Falconry & Nature Gardens are worth adding to your visit. • Allow at least 1–2 hours to fully explore and enjoy the architecture and history. • There’s a lovely café and gift shop inside for a quiet break. Overall: A must-visit gem in Chester — awe-inspiring, peaceful, and full of heritage. Perfect for history lovers, photographers, and anyone who appreciates timeless beauty.

A warm and welcoming Cathedral. Lots of interesting bits for everyone. Lovely windows, nice choir and beautiful carvings, esp. misericords. Floors are beautiful tiles. Well worth a visit and donation!

Chester Cathedral is a must-see when visiting the city. The architecture is stunning, with tall ceilings, stained glass, and detailed stonework that reflect its long history. Entry is free, though donations are welcomed, which makes it very accessible. The cloisters and gardens are peaceful and add to the overall experience. There are plenty of small details and historic features to spot as you walk around, and the staff are welcoming and knowledgeable. You don’t need more than an hour or two, but it’s a memorable stop and definitely one of Chester’s highlights.e

Chester Cathedral is a stunning piece of architecture. I highly recommend to everyone to see it. I would have loved to have seen it inside but unfortunately there was a private event happening, I just wished they had put a sign outside saying so, as hundreds of people making their way in to where you pay only to be told by a member of staff we cant go in and the hundreds trying to go out again against more people coming in was an absolute nightmare as it was a Saturday.

You can easily spend at least 3 hours exploring Chester Cathedral. There’s so much to see—from the beautiful architecture and stained-glass windows to the peaceful gardens and historic rooms. It’s a calm and impressive place, and definitely worth taking your time to enjoy

Located down a lovely walk through in Chester. Beautiful inside well worth a visit. Unfortunately didn't have the time to stay today but will return. It was lovely.

Absolutely lovely venue, the barman was really friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our food and would definitely return. The only thing that let it down was the chef smoking on the terrace right by the door to the restaurant at the end of service and smoke blowing into the restaurant. Also, staff commenting on another member of staff with customers in earshot…unfair and unprofessional.

The decorated restaurant was amazing. Great service Staffs are Fab Foods are absolutely gorgeous 10/10!! ☺️☺️

My partner and I enjoyed a gorgeous meal here as part of our weekend away in Chester. We ordered Hanging Kebabs and they were divine! The restaurant was pretty empty as it was a Thursday evening but the atmosphere was still lovely and the service was spot on. Thank you so much!

I visited the Botanist in Chester on a blind date. It's set in a beautiful side street and it's delightful inside. A rustic magical setting. The food was delicious and the hanging kebab very tasty. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. A lovely place.

Nice venue and friendly staff but food is poor. Nothing we had was "homemade", all pre-packaged and assembled. The Botanist bowl comprised a manufactured cous cous salad, so-called heritage tomatoes (just like bog standard supermarket ones, unripe), supposedly marinaded, green felafel out of a packet and deep fried like bullets, some hummus (not homemade), adored with chickpeas like bullets and some rocket salad, all for £14. Bargain! The lunch lamb kofta was another UPF burger like affair, served with a livid green sauce, the same hummus and chickpeas arrangement on a "garlic flatbread" out of a packet, £8.95. Save your money!

Love this place, people took care of us. Good cocktail and great food

Lovely building with plenty of comfortable seating and a good range of beers, a lot coming from their in house brww that you pass on the way in - and they had been brewing on the day we visited. We were going to eat, however on trying to order we were told that it would be an hour and a half before we would be able to as 'a large party' had arrived. The pub was not that busy, looked like a party of 6 in one area and possibly 8-10 in the restaurant area and a chef leaning against the end of the bar.....a real disappointment as the menu looked good.

Fascinating pub with its own brewery downstairs so you can drink knowing there no beer miles. The pub has a lot of industrial features including copper piping. We ate there and the food was pretty good.

Had a wonderful afternoon at the Brewhouse & Kitchen, with the beer and whisky (no E, so must be Scottish) class experience, my wife also enjoyed it even though she doesn't like whiskey (added the E for Irish balance). Our host Michael was very good, and got funnier as we carried on drinking 🙄, would definitely pay another visit.

Located on Love st Chester this is a great place to try out locally brewed ales and grab a great quality meal. There are some steps to the front of the building which lead on to a very large open room with plenty of seating with smaller rooms off ,they offer master classes in all types of drinks , friendly staff and very clean

Attended the beer and whisky masterclass with the very knowledgeable michael, would highly recommend to everyone of legal age! The onsite brewery was an added bonus and the beers they produced and we tasted were excellent! All beers paired with a whisky and also a lovely meal at the end! All in all an excellent experience and would certainly look into the other experiences they have on offer!

This is the most dog friendly pub I’ve ever been to! We felt like the dogs were wanted instead of just accepted and tolerated. All the staff were amazing, very friendly and professional. The food was unbelievable! We had a range as there was 6 of us. The Sunday dinner, steaks and burgers we had were delicious and to a high standard. We love that on the menu it tells you what pint would complement your food! The drinks were lovely and the building itself was lovely decorated and very clean. We will definitely be back and we will recommend to everyone (especially with dogs).

A wonderful and Totally Unexpected Gin Class ! Thankyou Domanika with your vast knowledge and expert delivery. A great looking venue with its own Microbrewery. Highly recommended for any one of their Master class tasting classes , food or just a quick pint ! See you again next Saturday around 1350hrs ! Just in case there is another No Show ! 😉👏👏👏👏

Got to say it's not my type of place, who wants a locally produced ale with a tropical aroma, or with pineapple? That's not, in my opinion, a beer. Especially at over £6. The cocktail my wife had was very nice, but a whopping £11.50. Cuban Skyline. The staff were good, very friendly and very efficient. Just not the type of place for me.

The girls and I came to Bar Lounge as it was recommended by our friend that lives in Chester and it was lovely. The weather was gorgeous so we were able to sit outside and the atmosphere was great. The food and wine was delicious and Nick was so friendly and welcoming, he couldn’t do enough for us. We will definitely be back when in Chester again, thank you!

We started at BarLounge for drinks then moved across the Road to Upstairs at The Grill. We sat at the sofa at the bar on the 1st Floor. The staff are expectionally friendly, engaging and attentive. We ordered half a dozen Colchester Oysters amazing, steak with marrowbone and thrice cooked chips (my mouth is watering just writing this) the steak was cooked to perfection medium rare, juicey, tender and flavoursome, the marrowbone was sensational soooooo moorish absolutely 👌🏽, chips beautiful, the monkfish was tender and meaty slighty overseasoned for me but thats just personal choice.We didnt order a dessert but was sent a complimentary one. The music was jazzy and smooth, perfect ambience and atmosphere, I highly recommend Upstairs at The Grill and will be retuning again very soon

The steak melted in my mouth, cooked to the perfect doneness I wanted, and had an incredible smoky barbecue aroma. The service was top-notch, and the staff were extremely friendly! If I’m ever in Chester again, I’ll definitely be coming back!

I came here for a meal with my friend. The drinks were delicious and the food was great! I had an issue with my steak but Morgan sorted it quickly and was very polite about it! The staff were wonderful and we had a lovely time, would definitely recommend!

Everything was amazing about our visit. The drinks are creative and delicious, the food was great too and the service superb.

Wow. This is a great spot if your in and around Chester. Both indoor and outdoor seating, serving food and drinks. The atmosphere was a great vibe and the food was really nice, it’s a shame the bar is positioned on the side of the road and a little pricey but that is overlooked by the venue and quality of service. Definitely check this place out if you’re passing by.

This is definitely not a place for tourists!! I am on vacation from USA and decided to visit this pub on 25/9/25 at 1020pm with my brother. We ordered a pint of beer and then asked for another beer at 1045pm. The young red head barmaid behind the bar informed us that they had stopped serving. She then continued to serve other customers. When I asked her why she was serving other customers and not us, she replied that "they were her friends." So there is obviously one set of rules for locals or the "barmaids friends" and a different set of rules for those who just happen to be tourists visiting this pub. After that incident, I saw this notice on the bar ( photo attached ) offering free alcohol to anybody who left the pub a 5-star review on google. When I pointed out to the barmaid that it is strictly prohibited by google's reviews policy to give anyone alcohol in exchange for a 5-star review. (The reasons why this is considered unethical are obvious, but, include inflated google ratings). Anyway, she simply shrugged her shoulders and said it was nothing to do with her and that her manager did it. If you are visiting the lovely city of Chester, I recommend that you avoid this "locals only" pub.

I frequently visit the Red Lion for both food with friends/family or drinks with friends. There has always been a welcoming service anytime we visit. Food service has always been quick and the food has always been so nice to eat with great portions. Meg has recognised me over the years and always remembers my drink order, which makes us feel really welcome and always want to come back each week. I’ve taken my family here for lunch also when they’ve visited and loved the food also. I’d definitely recommend to anyone, whether you’re a Chester regular or visiting the area.

I just want to give a shout out to Rachel the chef. She always cooks everything to perfection, never have I ever been served a bad meal or bag steak. She deserves a pay rise for the efforts she puts in and always allows time to come out the kitchen and ask guests how their food is. If I could give more stars I would, exceptional

We found this little gem after trudging round Chester town centre for 2 hours looking for an eatery that served good wholesome food!! As all we came across were tapas/posh restaurants etc (we had our dog with us ;)) anyway finally found this pub and so glad! Atmosphere was good, staff were friendly, prices were amazing! We had fish, chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce on a 2for£15 deal of a meal plus a drink (if you had a beer or wine it was +£1 bargain to say the least ;)) Monday to Friday before 5pm and also there was Happy Hour on drinks till 8pm!! At £3.40 any drink!!! So all in all a really good find - oh and the meal was lovely and nicely presented.

Harrison and Meg were insane any bbartending.. made me feel way better and improved the night out… trust me if u want. Good night in Chester then go to the red lion!

Friendly amazing staff, It's a very old nice style pub, one of the medieval time pubs with nice atmosphere. I always go there when I'm visiting Chester, can't wait to go there again! 🎉

Fantastic atmosphere, delicious food and a brilliant selection of draft beers. Had a lovely evening at The Red Lion and will definitely be back!

Service we great, the waitress was friendly. We ordered the curry, sausages and mash, side of veggies and cheesy garlic bread. The side of veggies was underwhelming. The mash tasted like it came out of a packet. The sausages were great. I highly recommend the curry and the cheesy garlic bread. I grabbed the 2 for 1 cocktail which was yummy too.

Nice pub in the centre of Chester. Excellent quality and very good value for money.

Found this place on Google maps whilst looking for somewhere to watch the rugby on a Saturday afternoon, and was not disappointed. Despite it being busy, we got great seats on a leather sofa upstairs on the mezzanine, facing a big screen, best seats in the house, perfect. Easy to overlook the upstairs area, so give it a check if it's busy upstairs. Used the App to order 2 for 1 cocktails and spirits to the table, happy days. Service was speedy, staff were all very friendly. I recommend the bags of chorizo crisps and the biggest bag of pork scratchings I've ever eaten 😁👍🏻🍺

We had a wonderful experience here all thanks to Sean, for being so welcoming and hospitable. The service here is 10/10 and the atmosphere feels so homely. The food is amazing too! I hope the photos do it justice, highly recommend to everyone 😊

Nipped in yesterday for a quick drink with a mate Ended up ordering some food, just a few starters and the food was phenominal, staff also asked does anyone have any allergies that we need to know about and i heard that when anyone went to up to oder food. Were gonna go back next week and try some of the mains and i cant wait its also dog friendly with bowls of water for your dog and some dog treats too!!!

Visited the City Tavern while spending a couple of days in Chester. Lovely pub, very friendly staff, excellent food, excellent service, great value for money....whats not to like!?

Nice food, nice beer, warm spacious and comfy, an ideal pub to watch live football whilst having dinner and a pint. Food served reasonably quickly and the staff were great

OK, i admit it, I was a Bottomless Brunch virgin (because I'm middle aged and we didn't have this when I was in my 20s 😅) Went with a wonderful crew of NHS colleagues, ranging from early 30s to *cough* mid 50s and there were groups of all ages in there, so I didn't feel out of place at all - first hurdle hurdled 😅👍🏻 Then the food was good, the drinks delicious, and the atmosphere friendly and vibrant. Highly recommend the Rumbungo but the non-alcoholic version was great too! (Yeah, I paced myself, like I said, I'm now middle-aged 😆) Special mention to the waitress, Emily, who was stellar 🙏🏻. Considering you paid once and it was kind of an all-inclusive experience for 2 hours - and therefore they could have been stingy with the drinks, or at the very least, reactive in terms of service - Emily was really proactive and ensured all her tables were consistently catered for, so we were never without a drink on the go, if not 2 😅 Honestly, the best place to pop my Bottomless Brunch cherry and I've recommended to my daughter and her boyfriend and their workplaces 👍🏻

The Bottomless Brunch here is second to none. Service is insane, didn't have an empty drink for less than a couple minutes. Staff didn't drop the ball once. Atmosphere is bouncing too. A great way to spend a few hours, and unbelievable value too! Thank you - if you can pass thanks to our server, 7th June 4pm, table of 2, sat by the slot machine x

Came here to do the brunch. Wasn't expecting it to be this good, mainly and probably unfairly due to the building former life. Almost all draught beers were available on the brunch, which is unusual as well as all the cocktails. We had a good go at completing the menu and left feeling triumphant! The staff were all really nice, service was quick considering it was a Friday and it was quite busy. Well worth the money

Hands down the best bottomless brunch me and partner have ever been to! The staff were fantastic. We said we wanted to try and have the entire cocktail menu and that's exactly what we did thanks to them. We didn't even have to ask for a drink, always bringing the next one before we ran out. The food was really good too. Pizza and boss benedict 👌 would 100% go back to this place again 👍 highly recommend. Thank you guys for such a brilliant experience and day out

Went with some friends for bottomless brunch. Definitely worth the money. The food was lovely and the staff made sure we had everything we needed. The cocktails are great too

Quality service from start to finish, we did the bottomless brunch and were not dissapointed. All of the staff were great but a special mention for our fearless server Emily who bravely approached us as the the inevitable emptying of each drink became a reality. Emily...we salute you xxx

Food was lovely but the service was awful. They didn’t come over to ask for our order once, we had to get up and go to the bar ourselves every single round after waiting an awkward amount of time without a single drink. The first few rounds we waited a while with empty drinks. We then started trying to order another once the next arrived due to the long wait, but were told every drink had to be finished before ordering another drink. I’ve been to lots of bottomless brunches and this is by far the worst I’ve been to in terms of how fast the drinks were flowing. I must say again though that the food was delicious

I arrived at 00:15 with 3 friends, bouncer said "we're not letting in any more in" despite Google and their own website advertising closing time as 2am. We then went back to our hotel rooms which are next door to Popcorn and heard them blasting music until after 02:00 disturbing our early sleep due us not being allowed into their bar. Bar had about 15 people inside, why stop 4 more from entering? Does Popcorn make their money from actually letting people into their bar to spend money? If you don't let people in after 00:15, turn your music off so they can get a good night's sleep.

Popped in for a drink on a lovely sunny afternoon. Staff were friendly and welcoming, good choice at the bar. Open plan and lots of light inside. They have a rear beer garden and seating out front. We sat out front and were able to people watch whilst enjoying a cold refreshing beer. 👍

went to use a bar tab with friends, the bar staff were very reluctant to let us use it and kept avoiding serving us. i was then kicked out by a bouncer and separated from my friends (i'm a drunk 18 year old girl) for "shoving a member of staff", who had actually just walked into me. i have had good experiences here and go often, so i was really upset by the way i was treated.

I think I'm a bit old for Popcorn in the evening, but my daughter loves it. I'm here having a lovely coffee at lunch time and the music is great and amazing fresh lilies, tulips, etc on the tables. And the staff were great 😃

This is the second time we have visited this establishment and although it was quieter than the previous visit staff were still friendly and drinks delicious. They have some nice outdoor seating both on the main street and in the courtyard.

Went in for an end of evening drink. It was Halloween and I'd say we were comfortably the oldest in there in our 50's. Nice friendly atmosphere and lovely decor.

Nice bar, customer service was OK. Cocktails are ok. Lovely outside area (at the back of the bar), outdoor heaters, blankets and cushions are a lovely touch. Bathrooms are on the lower floor so not suitable if you have mobility issues. Parking is not very close by.

We took the 30-minute ride along the River Dee. Was absolutely worth the money. It felt like the quickest 30-minutes. Lots to see on the way with an informative talk telling you all about what you can see on both sides of the river. Has a covered area just in case of wet weather. Would definitely go on again, and this time we would book the 2 hour ride.

We recently contacted Chester Boats regarding accessibility for a relative with mobility issues. They were extremely helpful stating that ramps could be used to reach the boat and that the mobility scooter could be left on the landing stage. There was a seating area as soon as you board the boat which is where we decided to sit and we had a lovely view of the river. The captain and staff (both female) were really helpful and efficient. The boat trip itself was very insightful, with a commentary guiding us along the 30 minute journey. Thank you for your assistance and for a lovely trip along the River Dee!

Walked up to the queue for the 12 noon and enjoyed a 30 minute boat ride along the River Dee. Plenty of seats. Smooth ride. A few steps to deal with (if you need to consider this) Toilets and bar available. £10 for an adult. I upgraded to a 24 hour Hop on Hop off city sightseeing bus for an additional £7.50.

Absolutely fantastic I will remember this trip for life. I took my wife and kids and little dog on the two hour iron bridge tour and it was very well put together freindly staff and boat captain. We sat on the top deck of the boat the mark twain as that's the area dogs are allowed but be wanted to sit there anyway. Downstairs is a bar area serving alcoholic and soft drinks that's fair priced we had a few ciders and it didn't break the bank. Tickets can be pre ordered from there web page this is what we did and they where expecting us. My son has low vision but still managed the boat safely. There's so much to see on the river and there's a audio guide on the boats radio telling all the facts of the area.

We hired for a surprise 60th and invited the all the family. There was only about 40-45 people so we originally hired the Mark Twain boat but as Lady Diana was not being used, they kindly upgraded it for us. Spent an hour going down the Dee before it turned around and it was another hour coming back. The scenery was beautiful, the staff were exceptional, and buffet was delicious. Highly recommend if you wanted to do something a bit different for a special occasion

Went on 2 hour cruise. It was relaxing with beautiful landscapes. Booked tickets online without any problems (and it was £1 cheaper)

Both my partner and myself enjoyed this experience very much, fantastic commentary with many humorous, light hearted facts included as we cruised down the river Dee in Chester.

Came to the Cabinet Club on my birthday night out after having gone to a few different bars and this was by far my favourite place of the entire night. All the drinks are classic movie themed and the entire bar feels like a secret jazzy speakeasy, the vibe was incredible. The staff were absolutely amazing, giving us all the information we needed to know about our drinks, and how they recommended we drink them! Each one was so unique and was honestly more of a work of art than a drink, it was insane. My boyfriend doesn’t drink so asked what they could offer in terms of mocktails and they provided one of the amazing themed drinks but alcohol free so he was absolutely made up to feel included, as not every bar will give so much effort in terms of alcohol free drinks. Our lovely bartender even brought a cake over to our table that no one had even asked for! They just saw my birthday badge and did everything they could to give me a wonderful experience, and it honestly really made my birthday night out. I’ll be recommending it to anyone in Chester looking for a fantastic and unique night out.

Very cosy bar not too busy not too quiet. Visited at the weekend and got a variety of great cocktails. The menu is creative and the drinks were made to an excellent standard, the bar team are knowledgeable and the service is fast. Our server Amelia was very attentive throughout the evening and very friendly, checking in on us often without being intrusive. Definitely a hidden gem in Chester and will definitely be returning!

We arrived after the races and the bar was packed out. Great atmosphere and the service was second to none. I generally don’t do reviews but I need to highly commend Ash who went above and beyond to ensure our experience was top draw. Normally in busy situations like these staff drop their standards but Ash was cool as a cucumber, attention to detail and it was a pleasure to be served by her. You’ve got a great staff member on the team here. Will sure pay this place a visit again when in the area next down to her service with a smile. Keep up the hard work Ash!! 😁🎶🍻

This was a fabulous bar, we’ve been here in the past and it’s always a consistently great venue to visit. We were served by a man named Liam who accommodated us very well. He seemed very knowledgeable and made us a couple of very tasty cocktails. We appreciate the hospitality and look forward to coming back!

So friendly and really funny, great atmosphere even for a quiet Tuesday. The 2 guys in last night looked after me and my friend and introduced me to my new favourite drink. 10/10 would definitely recommend

So glad we found this place. Brilliant and friendly service, great singer on, fantastic atmosphere and the cocktails were absolutely amazing. Highly recommend.

Just amazing service, start to finish the staff were phenomenal. Amelia with their magic tricks and lovely Ashleigh explains all the cocktails and vibes. Could not recommend enough

Some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had, me and my partner loved it here on our first visit to chester highly recommend

Have to be brutally honest, visited this place last weekend after races and was quiet disappointed. The doorman was quite off putting on entry but we skipped past that and entered on in. The service wasn’t relatively fast but the drink we ordered was completely wrong. We asked for an exchange and the man behind the bar seemed almost offended, we weren’t trying to come across as difficult but apologise if we were. We were told we’d have to pay again for the original drink we ordered so I finished my pint and moved on. Despite my experience I can still see the value of this bar and hopefully in the future we’ll try again and hope for a different experience.

Excellent evening at Bottomless brunch, food and drink really good and very attentive service from Luke! Thanks

We had bottomless brunch here, 5 girls, and we absolutely loved it!! We had harleen and Kadie as waiters and they were so lovely! We also had a guest that had a cheese allergy and all the staff catered so well for her. I couldn’t recommend bottomless brunch here enough!! Some of us had 8 drinks!! Thank you so much red door ❤️

Visited the new venue on St John Street in Chester and it was great, big and bright. A huge improvement, very open and welcoming. We were served by Shaf, he was lovely. Asked if we had any questions about the menu and cocktails and was very knowledgeable. He was very friendly and chatty, a credit to the place. We will definitely visit again.

Ellie and Lee absolutely slayed! Kept the drinks flowing for hours and had such an amazing attitude, I’d be happy to have them in my workplace any day of the week :)

If everybody in your group is laughing and happy you know that you have chosen well. Nice unhurried vibe, helpful bar staff and a live singer.

Honestly such a lovely nice highly recommended went for my friends birthday and it was the highlight of our night. Our host Kieran was absolutely wonderful he made our night! The drinks were amazing and the knowledge was even better!!!

Tom served us and was absolutely brilliant, super friendly and amazing at cocktail knowledge, the atmosphere was on point will deffo be coming back, thank you so much for your service!

Amazing service, Mathew was a gem, Camilla was absolutely amazing, joe was also super fun! and I loved the cocktail making experience it was so fun!

I love be at one it's my favourite place to go for cocktails. The staff are lovely and chatty and the service is great good music. Definitely recommend coming here. I had the raspberry beret and rhubarb rumble they are nice drinks

Loved the music, it had great vibes and atmosphere. The bartenders had great energy, literally had so much fun. Camilla put me on the melontini and it was a 10/10 recommendation.

Great bar staff, amazing drinks and good service.... what's not to like - and what's the worst that could happen ❤️

Had an amazing time all the staff are really good but one stood out she was so welcoming made me feel like a friend she brightened the atmosphere and my life.was real party starter, Katy is be one’s best bartender 🎃

Lovely location and atmosphere. Staff were very friendly. They do provide cushion seats for the theatre but I would recommend bringing an extra blanket or cushion. There is nowhere to really lean back (back row and camping chairs as the exception) as you can only really lean back if its not full. We pre ordered pizzas but we found it was slightly pricey for you got (£14). However we did enjoy the show (Sherlock Holmes) and overall a nice experience!

I guess it all depends on the play and the actors. But as a performance space it felt quite intimate with a circular stage extending into bottom area of seating. Only the 2 upper rows had cover. The seats are benches and you're issued foam mats with backs for comfort. Lots of people bring their own blankets, but coats etc advised esp for any evening performances - it is outdoors! You can order drinks and food (pizza) there or bring your own food (not booze). We had a great time watching the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a remained comedy work. I would go back to see other plays.

Sherlock last week was amazing. Loved it. Atmosphere was fantastic. All actors were amazing

Been to many of these outdoor theatre events, and each is unique but meticulously orchestrated to provide an exceptional and different take on many an old classic. Always entertaining, always professional performances, great support staff. Great seating so everywhere provides a good view. Highly recommend attending these, a great night out. You can bring your own food and alcoholic or non alcoholic drinks.

Have been coming every year since the open air theatre started. Always entertaining. An intimate performance space with unique productions adapted for outdoors and in the round. Always music, usually laughs. Uplifting. Treat yourself to an excellent pizza while you are there, or take your own picnic.

Great friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Plenty of toilets. Great that there's cushioning for you to use and it incorporates a back rest too. Even better you can take your own food/ picnic and booze. Happily recommend to all. The option of the outdoor cinema experience with headphones is brilliant

The rain stopped, the sun shone and the actors delivered. Fantastic performance from all concerned. Food and drink well priced. Can't wait for next year

Self service washing machines & dryers in morrisons, did the job and very easy to do. The drum size was absolutely great and fit so much in. There’s two sets of them, 2x 20kg washing machines and dryers and 2x 9kg washing machines. I think it’s a little pricey with it being £11 for a big wash, but it does include powder. It’s an extra £2 for fabric softener. This is the only 24hr laundrette in the area i think which is brilliant as I am a night owl and get all my jobs done in the night so perfect for me!!

Good service, used it when my washing machine broken down. Easy to use, the only one in the area (had to drive 15 min to get here 😅) great size of the drums, especially dryer. Upsides are only not all the machines in working order all the time. And gosh it’s popular! Even at 10 at night on Saturdays 🤪 have to hang around a lot, or come back the next time

Located outside the Morrisons Supermarket cafe on the left of the building. Very complex but logical single screen setup. Not so logical to press the separate start button after paying! Don’t bother with the app. Apparently it only shows where the machines are and if you’re standing in front of them…!!!

useful if you want to wash a duvet a rug and half a ton of other stuff but don't want to risk your own washing machine

Place must be invisible because we couldn’t find it. Not sure if it’s a local joke, but if the business does actually exist it needs to place some signage.

Great use it everytime we want to clean the duvet

Good self service facility outside Morrisons 👍

If you're looking for an evening activity that's a little bit different, very theatrical and highly entertaining then look no further! Enjoy delving into Chester's haunted history with Dig and Dug...just make sure they don't think you're a witch, or you might get 'blessed' by a water gun! Highly recommend!

Stopped off for a bite to eat following a day out in Chester. A fabulous location. Pleasant and friendly staff. Our server was very knowledgeable on the menu. We decided to try different things rather than ribs and steaks. Pleasantly surprised with the half chicken, Fajitas and additional nibbles. Well worth a visit.

A neat place to visit right on the river. Cool stuff all over the walls. Very fun if you've ever been to America. The food was decent. The ribs were a bit dry at times, but the jalapeno and cheese sausage was yummy. The shakes are so tasty and probably gave me diabetes. The server looked like she would rather be sorting trash in Birmingham than take our order. It took many attempts to get a fourth set of silverware and a glass for water. Had to pretty much pull in another server so we could finally get our bill. I would go again because I liked the atmosphere, but if the staff was similar again then I would cross it off the list.

First time going to hickorys smokehouse and was not disappointed. Granted I should have taken a picture of the food before dishing it out but I was distracted by the sheer size of it. I am a huge country fan and meat so no clue why I hadn't been up until now. Let me tell you I have tried beef brisket before but this was a thing of beauty. As first timers we weren't sure what to go for so my partner said let's just get the platter and we can try a few things. He is a big eater and the platter is apparently made for two but even we couldn't finish it so if there's 3 or even 4 of you then this would be great. I'm sure you could even get the leftovers to take away but we didn't ask. The service was great. We were seated straight away. Our server brought over bottled water and popcorn then swiftly back for our drinks and food order. We were sat and served out food within 20 minutes and this was 9pm on a Saturday night. We would have gone earlier but that was the next available sitting they had. The jalapeno and cheese sausage was amazing as well as the short ribs. The atmosphere was great as was the friendly staff. Will definitely be going back and would highly recommend it to any of the meat lovers out there.

Absolutely fantastic food. I am Gluten Free and I get very poorly even with slight cross contamination. I was made to feel very safe and shown the allergies list to reassure that what was ordered was safe I both my food and drink. All arrived with allergy flags so alk staff aware.

Nice place, nice ambience. Part of a small chain of restaurants. I am looking at 7 key areas (for me anyway!). Hope this helps you when reading the review - 1. Welcome - 3/5. I was a walk-in on a Monday. Not busy at all. Standard welcome, not too friendly. 2. Ambience - 4/5. This is a BIG place which can seat up to 400 people across a number of different areas. Feels like a US restaurant (which is the intention) with upbeat country-ish music and decor. A nice mixed crowd here. 3. Staff knowledge - 4/5. Helpful. It was my first time going there and and I needed to understand some of the menu items. 4. Food taste - 3/5. This is typical American fare but done well with relatively nice flavours. 5. Service - 3/5. I was not always served by the person who was meant to be looking after me, otherwise they were attentive & helpful. 6. Wait times for food & drinks - 4/5. My starter (Shrimp Tostadas) arrived so quickly it must have already been made and the dessert was definitely premade (straight out of the freezer). 7. Value for money - 3/5. OK. I had a milkshake which had too much spray cream, two starters and a desert. £33 with a 7.5% tip/service charge.

Had some beautiful food to celebrate my graduation, and was even surprised by hickories with a donut and sparkler to celebrate. Such a lovely gesture and a great atmosphere. Def recommend

Absolutely first class. As a solo female traveller I’m always wary of where I choose to eat but having read the good reviews, decided to take a chance. I’m so glad I did. The sirloin steak was incredible and all of the staff were so cheerful and friendly.

This was an amazing restaurant experience. Freya and Dan were absolutely faultless. Never had service like this before in a restaurant. They both gave fantastic recommendations on what to eat and we tried it all. Would rate this as one of my best restaurant experiences ever. The food was amazing. The service impeccable. If you like meat and your in Chester then this place is a no brainer.

We had a wonderful evening at Upstairs at the Grill. The food was absolutely delicious – full of flavour and cooked to perfection. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, and it really showed. The service was excellent too, could not fault it. The staff were friendly, attentive, and impressively knowledgeable about the menu. It was clear that a lot of care went into making sure every detail was just right. Their attention to detail was second to none, and they made us feel completely looked after throughout the evening. It’s rare to find a restaurant that seems to nail every aspect but tonight Upstairs at the Grill did that. I can’t recommend it highly enough, and we’ll definitely be back soon!

Came here to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday and couldn’t recommend it more. From start to finish, the whole experience and staff were fantastic, especially the blonde waitress and the gentleman host with the beard (sorry, I didn’t catch their names). The food was amazing and we can’t wait to return.

An absolutely fantastic experience. A truly remarkable dining experience, provided by a driven and tremendous team of staff. The additional treats my wife and I were given after we celebrated our marriage was out of this world. Providing a memory that will stay with us as we embark on our journey together. A true feast on the eyes and taste buds! Our close friends also emphasised their delight due to the dining experience. Outstanding value for money. A truly amazing restaurant where food quality, service and wow-factor are evoked and displayed simultaneously!

What a lovely meal! My boyfriend took me for my birthday and Erin (our server) took excellent care of us. It was our first time dining here and she was just full of knowledge. She talked us through the menu, gave us genuine recommendations and was just such a lovely, bubbly person! The steak was absolutely amazing, might be one of the nicest I have ever had!

Probably the best fillet steak I've ever had. We booked dinner here whilst in Chester for the weekend and so glad we did! From being seated right through to leaving, the service was amazing, and our waiter was really helpful and friendly. The chips were also amazing, and the bacon and cabbage dish was gorgeous. The steak was the best I've had. I'd not hesitate to recommend this place!

Came here for my birthday and did not disappoint, the staff were very friendly & showed us samples of the steak. Had a beautiful birthday card on our table, and the food was divine. You definitely get what you pay for here, can't to return for another occasion.

Have been wanting to try this place every time we stayed in Chester. Couldn't fault it such a lovely place and love the daily menu and home cooked dishes. Love the view to the racecourse, will definitely return. I had the fish and chips and my partner had the cheese pie both were delicious.

The food was delicious, ordered a beef roast dinner and it was up there with one of the best. The venue itself was lovely, and the staff were really friendly with great customer service. As the table was booked for my birthday, the team left a happy birthday card on the table, which was really special! Free parking at the venue was possible for some of us, but others had to pay in the parking lot across the road. Keep in mind if you are driving!

Opposite Chester Racecourse. Handy for parking in the racecourse. Quick light lunch, just had a couple of starters and a steak sandwich from their light bites menu served until 5:30. Again presented nicely and delicious. We have never had a bad meal here. Place is always immaculate. Private rooms available to hire. Love the posh toilets 👏👏Love the outdoor seating benches and the under cover area even on a wintry day. Always great service from smily, uniformed staff. 10/10 👜 handbag restaurant review for our lunch today.

What is not to like about this place, the food is outstanding, we have not had one bad experience yet, brilliant food, drink & friendly staff happy to help, also caters for Gluten Free. This is out 3rd visit to this establishment & we will be visiting one more time before we leave Chester, but will return again as soon as we can book another trip to the area. Thanks to the full team, great service & food. 👍

Absolutely loved the atmosphere, service, and the food. Everything was delicious — especially the cheesecake, it was simply divine! Highly recommend. 💫

I had the pleasure of inviting my beloved friends whom introduced me to this place ( they are live in Chester and I am an Architect from Kurdistan region of Iraq) to have a delightful lunch with my family, all five members agrees that the best fish and chips we had in UK was in this restaurant; we’ve tried several in London , Liverpool and Manchester but nothing to beat this restaurants fish and chips , also had their chicken sort of pie looking dish , perfect as well , very nice interior and outdoor seating and garden , Salut to the team and polish lady who served us.

This is a great pub. Been there many times and it never fails to deliver. Lovely setting, wonderful outside in the summer overlooking the racecourse and cosy inside in the winter. Never had a meal here I didn’t like. There are other interesting eateries in Chester, but this is always a banker.

We're not especially fans of American cuisine but as Sticky Walnut were doing it for their set menu this month we decided to give it another chance and expand our taste. It's still not my favourite but the frickles (deep fried, very lightly tempura battered pickles), barbequed Boston beans, and fried chicken with collared greens were all raised to level well beyond the norm. Very unusually for me, the puddings were the standout course; New York cheesecake was delicious, and Honeycomb ice cream served in a chilled glass with cracking good solidified chocolate sauce, absolutely fantastic. Service was lovely, very friendly and charming. Excellent value, £23 each for all three courses. I don't think you can do better in Chester.

First timer here. Small intimate restaurant. Absolutely delicious food. Presented so well that we felt like judges on Masterchef. Our server was lovely and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

We visited Sticky Walnut last night after hearing great things about it from several people. The restaurant has a strong reputation, so we were really looking forward to the meal. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t quite live up to expectations. The menu had just changed and was quite limited. For our main, we had little choice but to order the double steak for two — not ideal since my partner prefers rare and I like medium. The steak arrived cooked somewhere in between, but it was on the small side and definitely not enough for two people. The potatoes were under-seasoned and rather dry, and while the salad looked pretty and fresh, it felt more like a garnish than a proper side. For starters, we had the bread and butter, but the butter was simply smeared on the side of the plate and the presentation was disappointing for a restaurant with this kind of reputation. Service was mixed — it took about 15 minutes before we were served, though once Camilla came over, she was lovely and chased up our drinks promptly. The wine was on the expensive side but unfortunately not the best quality. We did raise our concerns, and to their credit, the staff were understanding. They offered complimentary drinks, which was appreciated and did make us feel better. However, even after the discount, the total came to around £100, and we still left hungry — we actually stopped for McDonald’s on the way home. Overall, while the service was friendly and they tried to make things right, the food and value for money just didn’t match the high expectations or the reputation

Easily. One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. I would put this up there with the forestside, Gilpin and the stamp house in Ambleside. Ordered the steak tartare and to round it off the sirloin sharing board (for two) just for me haha. My other half had the halibut This was honestly phenomenal!!! I will rush back. Staff are sooo sound as well. BLOODY LOVED IT ha

I visited SW with 2 girlfriends this week. They have a new Chef - Luke and a new menu. The best restaurant meal I have had in Chester it was delicious. Great menu - I started with steak tartare followed by the monkfish in lobster sauce. All beautifully prepared and presented the flavours were perfection. The staff were wonderful. Attentive without being intrusive. We had a fantastic evening. Would highly recommend.

Very poor experience unfortunately. Food is great. Service was slow and the experience was poor. We were moved after being settled from a nice warm room, to a cold upstairs table with no atmosphere. Nice staff but need better planning needed.

We always enjoy the food here, tasty with a delicious twist. Lunchtime menu was top notch as a birthday treat. A mistake was made with the bill, charged fir evening 2 courses instead of Lunchtime charge. However this was soon rectified when we rang to explain. Lovely staff, excellent atmosphere of casual smart

The food was decent. But I don't recommend the pulled beef croquettes. The atmosphere was lovely, the service was really nice and fast. Just expensive for the amount you get. But honestly lovely experience and would go again.

Beautiful pub right next to the canal. Beer garden area is perfect for a few pints on a hot summer day. Inside the pub is also very spacious with a lot of attention detail. Staff were friendly and fast at what they do. Haven’t had any food here but pretty sure they taste good as it looks.

Had a delicious lunch here Cumberland sausage scotch egg and truffle Parmesan fries food was superb and the service was excellent, beautiful place great location next to the canal, Estrella was spot on

Spent a lot of time here and loved every minute, great food and friendly staff, and lots of choice to drink, get your self a table outside and enjoy your evening, it's well worth a visit 😁

Our party of 10 were all very happy with our time at The Old Harkers Arms. We had booked a table well in advance and the communication between us was A1 and on the day all went smoothly. We would happily use The Old Harkers again, without doubt. Many thanks to all the staff.

Food was excellent and the staff were very good. Nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely visit again.

"An Absolute Gem - 5 Stars!"Stepping into The Old Harkers Arms feels like a warm hug, and our recent visit for a pub meal was nothing short of perfection. From start to finish, this place truly deserves every one of its five stars.The service was impeccable. We were greeted with genuine smiles and shown to our table promptly. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and happy to offer recommendations. The staff's passion for their work is palpable, creating a wonderfully welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.I went for the bacon chop and my fiancee had the fish and chips and both where greatly enjoyed.To top it all off, I enjoyed a pint of the local IPA. It was a superb choice, crisp and hoppy with a refreshing finish that perfectly complemented my meal. It’s clear they take their beer selection as seriously as their food.​The Old Harkers Arms isn't just a pub; it's a quintessential British dining experience. The combination of fantastic food, excellent service, and a truly great pint makes it a must-visit. We'll be back again and again!

Amazing experience at the White Horse at the weekend (31st May 2025) for a hospitality experience. Summer was our waitress for the day and she was so attentive literally nothing was too much trouble. She was on it with drinks orders and even topping up our ice and water as it was a warm day. She definitely deserves some recognition as this level of service for her age is normally non existent. She has definitely made us want to visit again. Food was delicious too, excellent!

We went during their Oktoberfest event. It was loads of fun. The vibe is better than ascot.

Rip-off Chester. My wife and I visited last Friday, as I needed to tick the course off. The racing was nothing special, 3 class 4 races and 5 class 5 races. When I checked the ticket prices 2 weeks before the meeting I couldn't believe that they were asking £32 for a Tattersalls ticket and £17 for the Roodee enclosure (silver ring). Although excessive I was going to get the Tatts tickets. However, when I came to book them a few days later(10 days prior to the meeting) the prices had increased to £39 and £20. Apparently they operate dynamic pricing. What a joke! There was no way I was going to pay £39 each for rubbish racing. I'm not sure I've ever paid that for Group 1 meetings before, other than Royal Ascot and the Cheltenham festival. We, therefore, bought tickets for the Roodee enclosure (well done Chester, you just lost yourselves £24 - £40 instead of £64). Once in the course you are then met with your next rip off, £5 for a racecard - why? Followed by the usual racecourse beer prices plus a bit more as it's Chester, £6.45 to £7.95 for a pint. If you want a cup of tea it's £3.50. Looking across to Tatts I couldn't see any extra facilities that would have justified paying an additional £19 per ticket. This racecourse really does have serious delusions of grandeur. Ascot it is not! Bearing in mind the view from the road and the fact that there is a pub (The Architect) with a huge garden a few yards away, I would suggest saving your entrance fee and having a beer in the pub. By the way the photos that I have posted are from a long way along the road on the way to the Little Roodee car park (recommended - £5 for 6 hours). You can get a far better view of the course and big screen just up the road. I, for one, am certainly glad that I never have to return to this course again.

Love that you can go in and walk the dogs when there’s nothing on. Attendants at the gate always very friendly and helpful. Thank you!

Great fun day out if you dont bet too much ha, good atmosphere, great looking outfits, sound course, lots of places to eat n drink would recommend 👍💰💰

Had an issue whilst in the queue for the county enclosure at the May Meeting.Our group were approached and told "you won't get in because you're not wearing a tie" from a security person. We did get in! Nice atmosphere, great racing, drinks where very expensive £7 pint, Food was mega expensive i.e £11 Pie and peas,The staff where excessively slow at the bar. Overall slightly disappointing experience

Had a brilliant day at Chester Racecourse – great atmosphere, stunning historic setting, and plenty of excitement trackside. A must-visit for a proper British racing experience.

We went for bottomless brunch and thoroughly enjoyed our time, our server Alexander really made the experience the best. Not only was he lovely and welcoming but also made sure we were topped up with drinks the whole time! The atmosphere was lovely and the music played was incredible!

We came for bottomless brunch for 16 people for the girls collective. Alexander and Caitlin (sorry if that’s spelt wrong) were amazing! Brought drinks very often and were very attentive, couldn’t have done more to make our Halloween celebration any better! Thank you :)

We came for bottomless brunch and it was lovely from the food to the drinks and the service was just incredible. Our server Alexander was amazing he always made sure we had drink and was constantly checking we were okay which was lovely. The food was amazing and we will definitely be coming back couldnt recommend enough.

Honestly, the best food and drink I’ve had ever. The best service by Alexander!!! He needs a raise because he’s been the best waiter I’ve ever had, very speedy and very polite. We got £220 worth for £30 with the bottomless brunch!!! Couldn’t have been a better experience! Thank you Alexander!!!

Me and a couple friends came here for bottomless brunch last night and it was absolutely fantastic. Big shout out to Alex and the team for looking after us! We had a great time and will be certain to come back again :)

Just want to leave a special shout out to Sam who did our cocktail making class last night he was brilliant! We had the best night, the bride was so well looked after. Really good atmosphere! Thank you again, and sorry about the sick 🫣!!

Good place during a night out. Good atmosphere and cocktails are nice.

Lovely welcome and easy check in. Our room was gorgeous. Modern, great layout and beautifully cleaned . Large bathroom, big bed, tea, hot chocolate and a cafetiere with proper ground coffee! A comfortable and quiet sleep and a fabulous breakfast included the next morning. Great free parking on site. Set on the river with easy access to river, town and walls. Perfect!

The location of the hotel is perfect for exploring the surrounding area. Short walk into Chester center is a bonus as city parking is expensive. The service we received during our stay within the pub area was exemplary. Nothing was to much and the staff were very chatty and made us feel very welcome. Being right on the river made it for a lovely view whilst dining. Be aware during nice weather this property is a somewhat local favourite so does get very busy at times. We had food during our stay both nights. The young girl that served us our Sunday lunch was fantastic. Very friendly and was interested about how out day had gone. Only a few things to note that stood out during our stay, there is no WIFI in the rooms themselves and there was no room safe. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean and tidy. Good pressure on the shower and the shower enclosure was very big a spacious.

We had a delicious meal here during our brief stay in Chester. The service was excellent & the food delicious. I had the Sea bass followed by Eton mess 😋 The views from the floating beer garden were fantastic. Thoroughly recommend this establishment & will definitely return in the future. Possibly even stay in one of the rooms!

One of my favourite places. Love the hotel and the setting. Food is very good - fish and chips are the best ever. This time we were put in a smaller room in the old part of the hotel, hence the lower rating. The ones overlooking the river are much better. Great staff too and look forward to coming back for a stay in another room.

We went to the Boathouse for a late lunch. There were a good selection of dishes. We ordered the black pudding on crumpet, Coq au Vin and beef steak. The food was delicious, beautifully presented and good size portions. The staff were helpful and attentive. We highly recommended this restaurant with a beautiful view of the river.

We stayed in room 20 4th October 2025. This was for my husbands birthday . The rooms overlook the car park and the bathroom shower had loads of mould in it. When I complained about the shower. Laura kelter the general manger said on email ‘Thankyou for bringing this to our attention ‘ we paid £249 for the night I’ve had better room staying with travel lodge! My advise is don’t waste your money staying there Julie Thomas - from York I certainly won’t be !

Lovely location on the river. Room was very comfortable and had a good bathroom/shower. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We ate there a few times and the menu was good and the food tasty. Would definitely stay there again.

We were lucky to have been bought a wine tasting experience with some accompanying tasting treats, and from the moment we arrived to the second we left we throughly enjoyed it. We had the pleasure of Haley explaining to us the different wine selections and taste bits. She made us smile and was not intrusive, but had the right blend of knowledge and enthusiasm that made our visit memorable. The food was great but the wines were better, which meant we even bought a few bottles. We fully recommend a visit.

We had such an amazing experience on Wednesday evening, we ordered a delicious grande sharing board with wine, absolutely gorgeous! We actually ate our lunch there the next day too! The pizzas are absolutely gorgeous. The staff made us feel welcomed too, fantastic service, thanks everyone, you made our first visit to Chester extra special x

We enjoyed their finest Italian wine tasting experience paired with a beautiful charcutrie board and dessert! The wines were well chosen and paired perfectly with the nibbles , our host was so welcoming and informative about the wines we were tasting . A relaxed take on a wine tasting experience, perfect for wine enthusiasts of all levels !

Went to Vernon for the first time for the Quattro Rossi experience. Four fantastic red wines paired with cheeses, meats and bread. Absolutely lovely location right by the Cathedral. Everyone there was lovely, so welcoming and friendly. Stayed afterwards for an espresso and a cannelloni, which I heartily recommend! Delicious food, brilliant service and a lovely location. Will definitely go back.

Had another fantastic experience wine tasting experience at veeno Chester, Olivia our host was amazing, she certainly knew her stuff and has sold us on the Sicily experience for next time xx lovely afternoon had for our anniversary and father day xx

Great Italian afternoon tea, great food, service and location. Ellis - chef in the kitchen was lovely to talk to and staff very friendly. Would certainly visit again.

It's been a few years, but we came back for our first wedding anniversary last week and it was still fantastic. We had Olivia guide us through the Finest Italian Wine experience, we learned loads and the pairing suggestions were great. She was really friendly, knowledgeable and helped us have such a good evening! The quality of the food was up there with the wine, we really felt like we were getting the best experience possible! We left with a few bottles of our favourites too which was nice. Will definitely have to return sooner next time!!

Connor & Lauren have been amazing with myself and my partner. Having banter with us and waiting at our table, amazing experience! Will definitely be coming back just for the hosts, never mind the gorgeous drinks.... not the chilli shot though🤣🤣🤣

We were visiting for an afternoon tea experience that we’d received from Virgin Experience Days. Completely different to your typical afternoon tea, but certainly very filling and tasted great! Wonderful staff, very accommodating. Paul was a pleasure to deal with and super friendly.

went for bottomless brunch and it was so lovely , food was 10/10 and so was the service. Lauren was exceptional so good always checking up on us , such a lovely girl made our night so much better 10/10 service from her! Also if you’re vegan the vegan brunch was so good

Lovely ambience, tasty food, but slow service. We had too much break after each meal (starters, mains and dessert) and eventually we had to cancel our dessert order. So a 3star rating would do it for me. Hopefully the next time I visit, things would be faster.

Lovely afternoon tea service was great made to feel welcome quite when we went early afternoon very enjoyable

A first time experience for our friends hen do, Kyle gave us a great tour on how to make cocktails and made sure we all were having a good time. The food was good too and would definitely return in the future.

Really friendly staff, lovely food and fairly well priced. We had afternoon tea for two. Large premises.

Happy to keep going back, the staff are welcoming, the service efficient. This is a popular place and can get very busy, so it's advisable to book. I've been visiting regularly with my son and his cousins since they were toddlers, so that's getting on for ten years now. There is no need for me to repeat that the pancakes are superb. I would like to highlight the coffee, which is a delicious blend, the latte is something special.

This is such a quirky little hidden treasure to come and eat. The lady who welcomed us was so polite and sweet. Love all the little touches. I had an omelette and a pot of tea. The omelette was delicious and I tried my partners pancake with bacon and syrup and that was gorgeous. Reasonable prices and will definitely be coming back again

First time visit, as a pancake day treat for the Grandkids. Friendly greeting with an attempt at a 1950s American diner theme. What initially looks like a comprehensive menu soon turns out to be a bit restricted, not much in the way of savoury on offer but plenty of sugar loaded toppings to be had for the kids. As it was pancake day they were very busy but did not skimp on customer service. At no time did we feel rushed to leave the table to ease the queue outside their doors, well done on that 👏 As a treat, I can forgive the price but return visits will be few and far between at over £10 a head for a pancake and drink.

Visited today, didn’t book, would recommend, however we were very quickly accommodated and welcomed . Busy vibe, but attentive and best pancakes you have ever tasted! I mentioned it was my daughter’s birthday and her pancake arrived with a candle so we sung happy birthday! Such a nice touch. We will be back! Thank you HP.

We came here for breakfast one morning. The staff were lovely and welcome as soon as we walked in. Ask and brought over a highchair without us having to ask. They’ve a dedicated vegan section on the menu which is great! Kids get a free pancake and then you just pay for topping. I went for the banana blue I think it was called which was nice, I also had a smoothie which was good too. My husband really enjoyed his pancake too. We planned to return but unfortunately they were shut that day! Would return and recommend.

The Indian omelette is worth visiting this restaurant for. The interior is a vibe with a blend of Indian and chic colours, pictures and plants. The service is always extremely helpful and you're always greeted with a smile! Would recommend the green coriander chutney with the Indian omelette too, possibly one of my fave things to get here. The sweet breakfasts are also yummy with the ability to change my order easily (lactose allergy but I wanted to try a range of flavours) and the pancakes look great. I've had a range of things off the menu and would certainly take visitors with me when returning.

Wow!!! Extremely happy we decided to come here for lunch. Everything was super delicious. Big menu and everything is customisable. We got the "home on the range" (theres more bacon between the 2 pancakes!) and the "cheesy grin" plus a mint tea. Highly recommend the cheesy grin if you like jalapeños, though both were excellent.

Lovely craft beer pub in a converted historical building with high ceiling and tapestries. Great selection of cask and keg beers. Some are even brewed on premises. Staff are very knowledgeable. You need to climb stairs to enter so not great for those with disabilities. We ate there and they have a Monday to Thursday menu with great prices not to mention the choice of hearty options. Toilets at the back were very clean. Highly recommended.

Excellent pub, which has a full range of ales by Spitting Feathers and other breweries, but is also in a stunning historical building too. It's located upstairs on the first floor, so you have to go up the steep stairs to reach it the pub - the signage at the bottom perhaps could be clearer.

I’ve been coming to Chester for years and never knew about this hidden gem! Hubby loved the selection or beers and my Prosecco was lovely. Great selection of snacks too. I also really appreciated the nice clean spacious toilets..

Slightly bias as this is my favourite pub of all time. Saw they no longer had light bites on the menu. Gutted. Until I saw the bar snack menu. Amazing!! Outdone yourselves.

Went for a meal the other evening staff were brilliant and the food was absolutely amazing and so was the beer would 100% recommend will be returning beautiful place amazing food stunning beers brilliant staff

Our first visit on. Thursday evening. Great selection of beers. They also had an offer of two courses for £20. Often with these offers you get deduced quantities. Not here - I had a great fish platter, two large head on prawns, smoked mackerel, smoked salmon with salad followed by fish and chips. Both courses were substantial and excellently cooked and presented. Excellent service by all. Definitely deserves its five star rating.

First time here and enjoyed it has well, old style feels to the place, good beers and lagers, my have a men dressed in a robin hood esk costume come in and drop his bow off behind the door on the coat rack 😁

Visiting for the first time and despite it being crazy busy ,particularly with the Liverpool game on! All of the lads serving behind the bar were fab. Polite and efficient, really impressed with their service! We are new to the Chester night life but the staff that served me here have been the best I've met so far this weekend!. Would visit again.

What a lovely, historic pub that’s as interesting inside as on the outside. The Bear and Billet has a great selection of craft beers on offer and bar staff that clearly know their beers. The two barmen on during this afternoons visit were super friendly and helpful and brought my wife’s tea to our table on the first floor, to save us waiting. Food was dropped off to tables adjacent to us and looked great, so we’ll be ordering a meal on our next visit.

With a good array of cask ales the art of pouring needs a little direction. Glass cleanliness is the start of a good ale and sparklers should be on imho. Friendly, helpful staff in abundance. Olde worldy establishment with CAMRA discount to members. Right on the river Dee by bridge street makes this an ideal place for a beer, wine, soft drink and food. A place to visit

Popped into here because of friendly dog reviews as I have my dog with me on a weekend stay in Chester. Very welcoming walking through the door, very polite barman did not catch his name. Very very nice food, between the 4 of us we shared the chicken kiev fries and chicken tenders! Would recommend anyone to pop in lovely atmosphere and very welcoming. Feels like a nice friendly local pub

I love this place, such a warm and cozy pub - a great selection of drinks and never had a problem with food. Staff are always so lovely too.

What a lovely pub, so much character and a cosy fire burning. The homemade steak and ale pie was amazing , full of meat and very tasty. Large portions also. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, definitely recommend .

OK. Back in the late 1970's this was one of my top ten pubs of all time. I was horrified when it closed for a few years but reopened maybe 10 or so years later. First pub I ever had IOM brewery Okell's .. and they still sell it. Lovely bar over three floors ... tv's on each. Ic n Flic had food incl very filling corn beef hash for £14. Still well worth finding.

Panda Mami Chester World Buffet all you can eat. Great for families. Located close to the Roman amphitheatre. £14.99 each. Lots of uniformed staff cleaning tables and clearing up ring away if anything dropped on the floor by the buffet trays. Noticed if the containers were nearly empty they bought out a trolley with a new container of food and not just refill the old ones 👏👏👏 Depends if you like a buffet or not. All looked delicious and kids enjoyed the ice cream and sweets stand 😁. We tried a variety of foods and all tasted delicious. 8/10 👜 handbag restaurant review today. Smiley face emoji is hiding me filming 🤣

I recently visited Panda Mami Asian Buffet, and honestly, it was a solid experience that I’d recommend to anyone craving a wide range of Asian flavors. First off, the selection was impressive. The sushi was surprisingly decent for a buffet (not gourmet, but fresh enough), and the seafood section had crab legs on weekends, which was a nice treat. The ambiance was casual but clean. It’s not a fancy place, but the dining area was tidy, and plates were cleared quickly by attentive staff. Service was efficient, though not overly chatty — which is fine at a buffet. The price felt fair, around $20–25 per person for dinner, depending on the day. For the sheer variety, I felt like I got my money’s worth. Why not five stars? A couple of the hot dishes, like the sweet & sour chicken, were a bit soggy, and the dessert section was pretty basic (mostly supermarket-style cakes and soft-serve ice cream). But overall, the experience was tasty, satisfying, and left me wanting to come back. If you’re looking for a relaxed, no-fuss place to overload on sushi, dumplings, and your favorite Asian comfort foods, Panda Mami is definitely worth a try.

Excellent place to visit and eat. Went here for the first time on Saturday 28Sep 2025. The staff were great really friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic, freshly made. The chef was cooking steak and squid which great and professional. I would highly recommend popping in her for a bit to eat. Excellent!!!! The Sushi bar was amazing, so I tried it for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised, it was really good. You need to try Panda Mami it's Amazing !

A Feast to Remember at Panda Mami Chester! 🍤🍰 We recently visited Panda Mami Chinese Buffet in Chester with a big appetite and an even bigger group — and we left absolutely stuffed and smiling! Originally booked for 10 people, we had a last-minute surge to 17, and guess what? The amazing staff didn't bat an eyelid. They sorted us out with a warm welcome and plenty of space, all with friendly smiles and zero stress. Talk about being accommodating! Now, let's talk food — and lots of it. The food trays were constantly refilled with fresh, hot options so no one missed out, no matter how many times we went back for seconds. The live cooking station was a highlight — steak, fish, and seafood cooked right in front of you. The chefs were quick, friendly, and knew exactly what they were doing. There was something for everyone, even the kids — from crispy starters to rich mains and dreamy desserts. We loved the variety and, more importantly, the flavours were spot on! It's the kind of place where you keep saying, "Just one more bite"... The atmosphere was lively but relaxed, and everything was clean and inviting. Bonus points for the nearby parking at the shopping centre (just a small fee), which made logistics easy even with a big group. Now, for the one tiny downside: the pina colada. Sadly, it was the only item that didn’t hit the mark — lacking that punch of fresh pineapple you expect. But honestly, with everything else being so good, we barely noticed. If you’re in Chester and craving a delicious, family-friendly buffet with fantastic service, Panda Mami is the place to be. We’ll definitely be back — and probably with even more people next time!😀

Super busy for mid week. We were very fortunate to get a table. We hadn't booked as it was a last minute decision. As an all you can eat it was very good from sushi to Indian to Chinese and a very good selection of sweets. Excellent quality we will definitely be returning. Cost was around £24 each which is slightly more than you pay for at lunch. Tandoori chicken was excellent as was the Thia Beef and the salt and pepper chips. Staff were really nice and sociable. Would definitely recommend if your in the Chester locality. We were over full and slepted well after our meal at Panda Mami. Many thanks to all the staff who looked after us.

I wouldn’t come here again, the food wasn’t amazing, bland options and very chewy food that couldn’t be enjoyed or swallowed for that matter. I was expecting to have several food options such as Sushi and other meats but when we arrived at 12pm there wasn’t any available, just standard rice, noodles, chicken, chips and pizza, there was also a chocolate fountain too but it wasn’t turned on. Although, the food was disappointing, the staff were attentive and very friendly. There was a man that was sat next to my partner and I that made me uncomfortable as he kept staring at me whilst I was eating, this is not Panda Mami’s fault but it definitely dampened the mood. It’s unfortunate that the photos and menu did not live up to the quality of the food I saw today. It would have been a much better experience if they had the options available.

The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. If you're really hungry, you should go there. The service is very good and the waiters are nice. The ambience is not the best but ok.

It’s a beautiful place near canal especially on a good weather. But an unpleasant experience with food. Not fish and chips was not fresh and not crispy. Crab tacos wasn’t very tasty

My wife and I just couldn't resist coming back for the Telford's Seafood Linguine and a glass of wine each. We enjoy good food and have been to most top restaurants in the area. In our opinion, this stunning plate of food and the whole dining experience are simply outstanding.

This a great place for food or just a coffee. We had a coffee break there and then went back for dinner as the staff are so delightful, friendly and welcoming coupled efficient service. Going back for dinner was a perfect choice as the quality of the food is superb. We had the sausages and mash which was amazing, homemade sausages combined with mash as smooth as silk. Don't miss it.

We stopped by to try a few small plates – the Beetroot Hummus, Patatas Bravas, and the Pulled Pork Cheesy Birria Tacos – all absolutely delicious with generous portion sizes. For mains, we had the Char-grilled Souvlaki Chicken Burger, which looked great but was a bit on the bland side for our taste. That said, the customer service was excellent – friendly and attentive throughout. Overall, it's a great pub with a solid menu full of tempting options. We’ll definitely be back to try more!

We went to telfords warehouse twice on a 2 night trip to chester. 1st night, Sunday, we saw 2 live singers. 2nd night, Monday, we did the quiz. Both very good. Clientele is mainly young, it's right next to student accommodation. It is also on the canal and has quite a lot of outdoor tables which we also made use of. Great atmosphere, helpful staff. Would recommend.

Absolutely delightful pub and setting, we stopped off after a short walk on the canal. As my daughter loves live music they let us stay for a little while to little while and listen to it. We are very grateful to them, thank you. Is probably more catered to the hipster student types but if I was 15-20 years younger I would have loved it there. Excellent.

Food wasn’t great, especially for the first price. Generally really like this pub and they have a good pub quiz on a Monday but our last visit we felt the service was really poor. We had an incident and wanted to discuss this with the staff but basically wasn’t given the chance to talk, kept getting spoken over and told we were wrong basically. It’s a shame because it has got a nice vibe in there.

Absolutely horrified how much a double vodka redbull is here. £13.20!!! I’ve literally just drank £6.60 in 2 sips! Nice staff though. Toilets could do with cleaning, it was like Pazuzu had his stag do here! 🤢

Went this past Saturday for bottomless brunch. Food was excellent! Never had an empty glass as our wonderful server Natalie was very attentive and made sure we were always topped up! Cannot praise her enough, a credit to the company! Will definitely visit again!

The tall gent with the glasses who I'm assuming is in some kind of management capacity...wow. If I had ever treated a guest or a colleague like that I would be ashamed. Good job.... Edited this review as in hindsight, the lady who was serving on her own was lovely, working really hard but bubbly and helpful. And the chef who brought our food out was really nice too - and the food was ace. These two were lovely and clearly cared so not everyone should be impacted by that gents behaviour.

Everything about our day was perfect. Natalie was incredible and couldn’t have been better more amazing. From helping us set up to letting us come back for breakfast as we’d forgotten to book as a big group. Thank you so so much Natalie, you’re a credit to the company you work for!

Came for bottomless brunch, what can we say drinks flowing food amazing! Service outstanding by Natalie! Talked us over everything from drinks to our pre order let us know what time we had left when asked, even came over and asked for last round just before it ran out, she took the time to speak to everyone in the party! She is amazing we will definitely be booking back in! Natalie and team at Chester amazing we will recommend to everyone! See you soon 😘

Came here for a friend's birthday on Saturday. We were booked in for bottomless brunch. Food was very tasty. Our server Natalie went above and beyond for us and was very friendly. She is a asset to the company. Will be back very soon. Thank you Natalie for your amazing service.

My family went for a 21st Birthday meal at a steakhouse in Chester, after this we were going to head home but decided to go for one drink before heading home, we look around and found this bar (this was Saturday 12/07/25) upon arrival it was quiet and a lady went to serve me straight away, I apologised and stated ‘we weren’t ready to order yet as we were still coming in and I hadn’t got everyone’s drinks order yet, there was 8 of us in total. While discussing with the Mrs what she’d like, a short haired guy with glasses who worked there approached our daughters boyfriend and stated “you look worse for wear, I’m not serving you”, this lads name was Anthony who’s a very nice shy guy who had had a coke with his meal, I ignored the comment from the guy and went to get drinks, this was a different gentleman and he started to serve me but with a glance and the question, “are you with these guys” I stated yes, he then refused to serve me, I questioned and they stated that “we were all too drunk” the most anyone of us had had was two drinks with our meal, I’d had one shandy as I was driving, I laughed and explained all this but was still refused. I agree that if people are too drunk then the bar staff are well within their right to refuse service but this is usually judged by some action not an assumption, like smashing things, falling over or being loud, which none of us were, Anthony was just bopping his head to the tune that was playing and that was enough for your staff to gauge we were all too drunk when in actual fact, every single one of us was legal to drive. It was empty inside, i couldn’t believe the rudeness and it put a downer on the night, we left and decided to go home with no drink. But I’m not letting things like this lie, I think the staff were completely out of order and than they wanted an early night and the easiest way to do that was to refuse people, I believe that every worker should be held accountable for their actions, we won’t be coming back but thought it only fair to let the owner know what their staff are up to.

The place is really nice and cozy. The atmosphere is pretty cool. It's a good place to spend some time in. The staff are very friendly and the service was really good. We got a burger and a hotdog and drinks. The drinks are really nice and refreshing. Burger was huge and juicy. Really enjoyed the food.

Fun little place with good food. Went on a Wednesday when there is 2-4-1 on the burgers. Great taste. I had the simple cheeseburger but they managed to make it taste better than what you'd expect. The pic shows the Pulled Pork one.

I dined here on the 21/8 and I thought it was great! The food was extremely timely and to an excellent level. The menu is easy to read and covers most bases bases for anyone walking through the door. I had the burnt end brisket balls to start which were great, well cooked and hardly any gristle which brisket is well known for, then I chose the funky chicken burger which I thoroughly enjoyed until I reached the food wall :) but it was the service that stood out for me, really efficient but polite and attentive. I would certainly eat here again. See photos.

Ordered via Uber, such an amazing place, all burgers were brilliant, we tried four, each one was better than the other. Stack burger and southern fried was just brilliant. Screaming burger was fun to try, literally spicy nd nice

Their burger was so tasty and delicious and one of my top favourite restaurants in Chester. I had SFC burger and next day I went there again to try another but so so unfortunate. They closed. Anyway thank you guys for serving delicious food. Cheers!

Food quality was good. Service and seating area is good. Many nice places to walk nearby. Need to improve coffee size. Compared to even branded restaurants the cup size is very small.

Pretty sure I’ve been here before! Great food and plenty to choose from for both meaty and veggie. Recommend the cheesy chilli fries and the kid’s peanut butter milkshake. Yum.

Been my favourite place to come to for a long time, good coffee, free chargers, if you get a library card you can use their computers for free for an hour which is amazing! Also so many good books, been to a few shows there and they always blow me away, the performers are amazing. Plus so many activities and events happening all the time! Never been to one myself but i’ve heard from friends that they are really good for meeting new people and for a general good time. Highly recommend!!

Our second experience visiting the Storyhouse, seeing the comedian Josh Jones on 19/09/25. The Storyhouse is a great venue with multiple floors, bars and a large library. Today we were in the Garret Theatre, a smaller theatre than the others but can still hold many people. There is a ok sized bar just before you enter, but the poor member of staff was on her own under a lot of pressure with a long line. There was no visibly displayed menu so she has to tell numerous people what was available. The Kitchen has lots of available seating. I ordered a hot chocolate after our show ended and the staff were nice, visibly displayed menus. Every table has a QR code to order online and then a pickup point is very clearly signed on the end of the bar. The hot chocolate was great and decently priced. Parking is available down the road at New Market.

AVOID the Kitchen! Storyhouse is an amazing place. Unfortunately the kitcgen offers the most inefficient service ever. It took them 50 minutes to bring us 2x kids meal and 2x paninis, on a relatively busy Sunday. Food is okay, but the srrvice and the cleanliness is far from good standards.

Go here a lot for shows but last week I noticed the downstairs toilets have become ‘gender neutral’ personally I felt uncomfortable so I didn’t go to the loo and my husband who went later didn’t go either as there were 3 women in there so he felt awkward. I don’t want to pee in front of other men. If there was 1 toilet fine but it’s 3 cubicles in a small space - not for me thanks

Wonderful building. Meeting Thursday group Chatt n Natter. 2 to 4. Great for us living alone. Book library on line. Excellent service Booking for Cinema or Theatre made easy Such good food n drink readsonably priced Last but not least. Wonderful helpful polite staff and volunteers everywhere Sylvia Lamble

I photographed a wedding at Storyhouse back in April and WOW! What a place. The staff were incredible at making Becky & John's wedding day extra special. The couple had quite an alternative day, featuring a humanist ceremony in the theatre space, stormtroopers, and a Mario Kart tournament on the big screen. They then had the party in the same room in with a live band in the evening. Everything ran smoothly, and the staff could not have been more helpful. I would highly recommend this place for a non-traditional wedding celebration. The building is also an amazing community space, with theatre, library, cinema, cafe and more.... and I can't wait to come back. I also enjoyed a coffee and cake in the cafe - the vegan options were fantastic. The also got to partake in the wedding food and it was sooo good! Here are a few photo highlights of their day. Katie Byram Photography

My favourite place in Chester by far. Come here 4-5 times a week to read and journal and it’s a lovely atmosphere even when busy. Going to miss it when I’m in Bognor Regis ( the man in the green corduroy jacket) :))

Plentiful afternoon tea in elegant surroundings. Great views! Asked as soon as we arrived if we'd like still or sparkling water (money spinner). Opted for Tap water. Lovely sandwiches and cakes. The scones were disappointing, overcooked and too hard-replaced on asking with fresh. £43 for a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Pleasant, efficient staff.

The place itself is quite nice. We went for drinks. I asked for two different whiskies, one of which the staff hadn't heard of despite it being on the menu. For two large reds, a double and a single Johnnie Walker, it was £47! But to add insult to injury, they added on a 10% tip! Our table was next to the bar so what was done to warrant it? I know they will say we can ask to take it off but they know customers don't want to have the conversation so it actually cost over £50. I'd love the business to justify the tip. We are not in the USA and if they aren't paying their staff enough then that's on them. It's not my responsibility to pay the staff. I will not be back.

We visited Abode Chester on Saturday 22nd February. Food was good! Location was lovely. However, the service was absolutely terrible considering it was a group paying over £300. We ordered Afternoon Tea which was supposed to come with free refillable hot drinks, however not once did anybody come over to see if we wanted extra refreshments, we had to go up and chase, we had already been there 30/40 minutes at this point. Again with standard drinks, we had to go up, then eventually someone would come over and ask us. Additionally, there was not enough cutlery or plates, despite booking the table with the amount of people attending in advance. This is really disappointing as the restaurant was not busy, and there was more than enough staff by the looks of it. We were just left. This is not what I would expect from this type of establishment. Staff did not greet us on arrival, and I feel they were quite hostile, again, for this type of establishment, this is not what you would expect. We were also overcharged as the menu stated £25pp, instead we were charged over £26pp. We also paid a service charge of around £30 which I did not realise at the time otherwise, I would’ve requested for this to be removed as the service was awful. After paying over £300 for mediocre food and appalling service, we could’ve gone to Grosvenor Pulford for similar, but incredible service! I never leave reviews however, this has truly been one of the worst experiences that not just me, but the whole group experienced. Unfortunately, due to the service we will not be coming back again.

The restaurant is on the 5th floor of the building over looking Chester race course. Amazing service and food. Very friendly and professional staff. Good price and superb location

Absolutely terrible meal, from start to finish. Bad food, but even worse service. The manager was also terrible and I deeply regret spending my time and money on the restaurant. Would never return.

Had afternoon tea, food ok but no facilities to bring home what you don't eat and it's to expensive to waste at £26pp. Staff very clumsy, knocked over milk and was going to walk away from cleaning it up and did not bring any more. They eggnored any contact once the food was served for drinks refill.

High expectations. Let down. Family Christmas meal was really poor in the end. Poor greeting from the staff. Service was confused and poor. Slow to do anything, no knowledge of the menu, no knowledge of our pre booked booking and what was included. Drinks were poor. Food was average. Wouldn’t recommend, and you pay a pretty penny to top it all off..