Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chester

"We stumbled upon this little pub one Sunday afternoon for food enjoyed it that much we booked a room, great service and the staff are very friendly,..."

Rick Marland

frank carman

"Excellent beer, superb pizza and great staff and service. Can't fault the place will definitely be..."

Richard Selby

"Great find off the beaten track alongside a canal. This spot offers a great relaxing atmosphere with comfortable indoor or outdoor seating and..."

Haydn von Imhof

"Venue and staff were incredible and the quality of food was excellent. We had a lovely experience and would highly recommend a visit. We will be back..."

Sarah Parry

The Egerton Arms

100/100 (2814 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Stopped over for one night and enjoyed a top class evening meal. My husbands fish and chips was certainly a winner. Staff we all friendly, helpful..."

Sonia Edmonds

"Just been for Sunday roast dinner with my wife and both declared them to be one of the best ever. Food excellent, surroundings excellent, excellent..."

Kenneth McCallum

"Never stayed but pop in for lunch, don't do sandwiches but have small bites. Had warm welcome and all staff were friendly and helpful. Nicely..."

Peter Durkin

"A great located eatery, the interior was plush and warm. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was great, we had Sunday roast, we weren't..."

Stephen Platt

"Under new ownership...food was excellent..presented well..served promptly and the quality of all four of our meals was excellent..everybody was happy..."

Dylan Williams

"Outstanding afternoon at the Egerton arms. 8 of us ate wonderful meals and we enjoyed drinks in the garden. Two kids with us who were perfectly..."

Lisa Preston

"Went here for a 60th birthday party visiting from Liverpool. Service was top notch, great local ales. Starters of Pate and prawn cocktail with..."

tony lowe

"Nice place to sit and eat this. Feels like it's just been refurbished and they've done a great job. The staff were very welcoming and..."

Stephen

"Stopped by for beer , great selection of lagers , ciders and real ales. Friendly and efficient staff. A pleasure to spend an evening in this hotel..."

Martin Edwards

"After booking we were looked after by a chap called Guto. He took it upon himself to call us on route from London to Chester to see how our journey..."

JR Nicholls

The Goat & Munch

97/100 (1172 ratings)

"Best bar in Chester by a country mile. Great beer and Dave the landlord is extremely welcoming and chatty. Definitely worth a visit if you are..."

Aaron Phelan

"I’m not a beer drinker (my partner is!), but I love this place! Friendly, dogs welcome, great art on the walls, good crisps and cider, and a lovely..."

Angela Dee

"Great friendly atmosphere, and our dog Ziggy got a treat or two and more than a few tickles. Oh, and the beer was spot..."

Terry Parker

"A splendid place with a fab selection of ale. Very friendly place where people who don't know each other actually have a natter and a laugh. Well..."

John Denman

"Little gem in The garden quarter in Chester, it’s a fantastic family run micro pub with a great atmosphere. Highly recommended for trying some..."

Jo Milne

"Amazing place 10/10 Great choice of ales and really friendly..."

Andy Austin

"This is such a great pub. What better way to kill time while the washing is spinning in the next-door-but-one launderette, than to sit and listen to..."

Sharon Wells

"5 stars. Well worth a visit. Small and friendly. Great selection of real ales, ciders and much more! David and son (sorry didn't catch name) fab..."

Alison Lisa Thear

"Defines local pub. Excellent beers served by Dave and Harry, attended by a regular crew which makes all..."

Matt Stevenson

"A great little micropub, with very friendly locals, great selection of ales, ciders..."

Chop Cymru

"Great little micro pub. Great range of good quality beers. Very welcoming. Highly..."

Colin Hawksford

"Friendly, intimate, peaceful but most of all Excellent quality beers from the UK and around Europe no Carling, Foster's, Guinness here. Dave the..."

Edward Eccles

"Small, cozy craft beer pub in student land area. Staff friendly, dog..."

Tollets TalesAndTrails

"What a great little pub off the beaten track. We needed a place to hang out while we did our laundry next door. This place had a great choice of..."

David Striker

"If you're looking for a cosy and very sociable atmosphere, with a great selection of specialist cask beers (frequently changed) , lagers, ciders,..."

Neil Robinson

"Fantastic little family run pub in the heart of Chester's Garden Quarter. Great selection of local and specialist beers, lagers and ciders. Friendly..."

Ian Venner

"Dave has created a fantastic bar with a lovely atmosphere and warm welcome. The selection of beers is wonderful with a choice of local and national..."

Richard Anthony Lee

"Such a good pub! Been going here throughout my time at university and had some great chats , making good memories over incredible bespoke ales and..."

James Bullen

"Hi fellow proper beer lovers, if you want to try a different pub then let me tell you get to the Goat in garden lane Chester. Spot on craft beers..."

David King

The Coach House

Salt and Pepper Chicken Burger

Christmas Dinner- Turkey

Full english breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time stopping in here and it was the last place for us during our day in Chester. Service was excellent and they continually checked on our..."

Scouser1965

"My wife, daughter and I had a fantastic couple of nights at the Coach Inn over half term week. You can't get a more central location to stay,..."

Tom Meacock

"We had a fantastic Sunday roast here. Quite easily the best roast dinner we'd had when eating out. The team were really helpful and very..."

Susan Brooks

"Great pub, lots of good offers for food with a wide choice on the menu. Food very fresh and hot, with a good..."

Bev Bytheway-Jackson

"Stayed here last night, brilliant clean big rooms, staff just lovely and good food and beer, will defo be back. Thanks..."

George Croll

"Only use the restaurant here, but if the hotel rooms are of the standard of the restaurant and it's food and drink, they will be..."

Susan Copeland

"Perfect location. Extremely friendly, excellent staff who couldn't do enough for us. Food was tasty with a wide selection. Lovely venue with a..."

J E

"The food and service was excellent. Certainly value for money. We haven't eaten there before but we will definitely eat there again. Compliments to..."

Pat Singleton

"Had nice meal here early on a Thursday evening. Only gripe is they don’t serve Coke; waiter explained that Pepsi changed their recipe to avoid the..."

Colin Hickson

"The food was brilliant. Great variety and good-sized..."

Linda Smith

"One of the best English breakfasts my partner and I have had in the UK. As a non-native person, I have naturally never been a big fan of it, but they..."

Antoni S

"Absolutely fantastic stay. Room really comfortable everything could possibly need has been thought of. Bed really comfy had a great night's sleep...."

charlotte miller

H Y P H A

95/100 (1235 ratings)

Beetroot Carpaccio with Salt Roast Carots Avocado Puree

"Food and wine most excellent.. joyous explosion of flavours. Ten course timing was perfect and satisfying. A mix of individual and sharing plates..."

Mel Hough-Milton

"Very very tasty experience that lasts for about 2.5 hours. The choice of wine was great too. Overall cost is slightly on the expensive side, but its..."

chris cook

"What an incredible restaurant. The attention to detail that goes into each dish is out of this world. The kombucha is a personal favourite and the..."

Jessica Ward

"Incredible, interesting food that is sure to intrigue and surprise you. Beautifully presented and so well balanced.. I love the new menu style with a..."

Danni Ell

"Hypha is a vegan dream! Beautiful food, lovingly prepared and different from all the rest. Small plates to share, giving you the opportunity to try..."

Clare McCormack

"This is an amazing place , service and food 5 stars.... I never thought you could get the depth of flavour and taste from a vegetarian restaurant......."

Richard Lock

"Cozy place, lovely food and super attentive service. They pay extra attention to one's dietary restrictions. I'd recommend getting a cocktail with..."

Dagne Blaze

"Food that tastes like it's made with love. The best vegan restaurant I've been to, and very lucky that it's in Chester. I've learnt to make kimchi..."

Maxine Beech

"Absolutely gorgeous food, really tasty and a great non pretentious cool vibe. Would recommend to anyone who loves food. It's a great..."

Claire Porter

"Hypha not only shows that vegan food can be tasty; it elevates it into something sublime. The staff are passionate, enthusiastic and very friendly,..."

David Bishop

The Brewery Tap

94/100 (3556 ratings)

Confit Belly of Spitting Feathers Pork

Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy

Spitting Feathers Special Cask Bitter

"Visited this lovely place before Christmas. Such a great atmosphere and the best mulled wine I’ve tried in a long time. Would highly recommend and..."

Sharon Barnett

"My birthday Tuesday 31 October went for meal with my husband ...the food was excellent I had fish chips lovely best chips I have had ..my husband had..."

Norma Flaherty

"Had a delicious meal here when we decided to call in on an evening out. My mushroom risotto was done to perfection, with plenty of flavour from the..."

Anne Murray

"Fab place as always was there yesterday lovely place to cool down good choices of beers for hubby lovely wine for..."

Clair Carter

"I have been on a mini break to Chester for 2 nights with my husband and in laws and we wanted a pub with good food and Real Ale. We googled and..."

Jane Beverley Hartley

"Splendid ale house with a plethora of real ales. Access up a flight of stone stairs. Totally worth a..."

Christopher King

"I have walked past many a time but put that right ! Spitting feathers served up beautifully in lovely surrounding s . Well worth a..."

Peter Houghton

"Best real ale pub in Chester in my view and the food is very good . Dog friendly as..."

Darren Robinson

"Very friendly pub to have s drink , would..."

Tina Perks

"Always an excellent range of real ales to choose from, the food is delicious (seeing is believing the size of those chips) and the service is always..."

Daniel Edge

"Superb hidden gem, good food and they welcome dogs as..."

Bob Lewis

"Fab place to visit, great beer and great..."

Tracey James

"Lovely building and really good beer. Definitely one to visit if you are in..."

Andrew Pilgrim

"Excellent venue with a great atmosphere. Good beer. Didn’t eat but what other people were eating looked..."

Fiona Law

"Visited here Wednesday 9/5/18. Lovely staff and cosy atmosphere. Recommend the big fat chunky chips. They were delicious. See you next year. Many..."

Val Lenihan

"Good beer and great atmosphere,food looked good..."

Brent Roberts

"Great food and atmosphere a real gem in the..."

Mike Townson

"Love how medieval this bar looks and the chess is always..."

Neil Potter

"Delicious food and real ales in..."

Howard Miller

"Fab cheese board - We get it each time we visit! Amazing cider selection..."

Bethan Challand

"Flight of stairs to overcome, but surprisingly spacious inside. Very high ceilings. Great selection of real and craft ales at a reasonable price...."

Paul Phipps

"Atmosphere is a history pub atmosphere, with high back seated benches and long tables with candle light on each table. The food was AMAZING!! Full of..."

Chloe James

"If you want a great beer and haven't been to the Brewery Tap, why the hell not ? This building is so old, you time travel when entering the front..."

Mat Hassall

"Fab old townhouse with lots of historical features and good range of keg&cask beer at reasonable prices. Food menu looks good but not sampled. Third..."

steve lamond

"This place is fantastic! The range of beers on offer was excellent, and all were brilliantly kept. The food was magic (I had the pie and it was..."

Steven Port

"Slow service for a Sunday lunchtime but food was freshly made and delicious. I had pork with all of the trimmings. Hubby had steak and ale pie but..."

Seatontube 2000

"Ever-changing range of great beers. Fabulous building with a very high ceiling and lots of history. Serves delicious meals too. What’s not to..."

Geoff Gledhill

"Just had a fantastic Sunday roast in the tap... My wife had the Spitting Feathers farm roast pork and I had roast beef. Both were superb, washed down..."

Peter Wilkinson

"Popped in for a drink with the dog. Lovely historic setting and great atmosphere. the people were super dog friendly. Didn't eat here but the menu..."

Davinia Lloyd

"Always enjoy a trip to this place, Spitting Feathers Brewery Tap, a fine selection of beers available, in a beautiful..."

Matt Reid

The Pied Bull

94/100 (3782 ratings)

"We stayed two nights and absolutely loved our time here! Rooms were great, staff was friendly, and they even chased me down the road after check out..."

Alekzander Sayers

"Quiet pub. Only sat in the lounge/bar tea but all pleasant. Did not try the rooms only the ale.. all real and plenty of choice. Would visit gin if I..."

Ian Burrows

"stayed here for my birthday. I loved the tutor style building and how close it was to the shops. We paid just under £9 for the night and had a..."

Pollyanna Gaskell

"Very quiet on my visit on a Tues evening late October. I had a very good ale: Sensibull. Service was efficient with very little conversation. Some..."

paul brown

"Well I wasn't expecting much from just over £50 per room per night. Well was I surprised. Amazing friendly help staff. Good value food. Building is..."

Barbara Inchley

"The perfect spot for our visit. Central to everything and the atmosphere we were wishing for. We loved the history and quirkiness of the Inn. Dinner..."

Rebecca Wood

"I'd managed to book a very last minute deal at The Pied Bull for £50 and upon checking in management upgraded us to a lovely four poster suite. We..."

Kirsten Storey

"Lovely room but bed poor quality,lovely and clean,fabulous shower in en-suite bathroom. Nice breakfast but massively overpriced,beer expensive as..."

Christopher Johnson

"Just returned from a fantastic last minute budget break. Everything was great as location is so central with secure parking £10 4 24hr close by. We..."

Chris Butler

"Amazing hotel, the room was beautiful and very spacious with added luxury. Amazing staff and service, the breakfast was the best we have had so far..."

maxine fitzpatrick

"Rooms lovely stairs a bit of a challenge with cases. Uneven due to age of building., but the bathroom was amazing. Breakfast was good but could have..."

Susan Bingham

"What a great find last minute booking. Excellent service and a room upgrade. large selection of drinks, unfortunately didn't get time to eat, but the..."

John Storey

"Lovely location, fabulous food and super staff. Six ladies from our family stayed after a Brilliant Day at the races. The building is very old and..."

Carole Jones

"Came here for food and drinks. Excellent place to have a meal or just drink. Their selection of own brewed beers are great and suit every taste...."

Ryan Edwards

"Great hotel with friendly, helpful staff, and a fascinating history. The food was very good, typical English pub fare. The location is brilliant,..."

michelle glover

Vin Santo

Wheelchair Accessible

"Blown away by everything about this little gem of a place. Food was a simple menu and yet so delicious and wine is just simply delectable, all in the..."

Annica Clark

"Called in today for a drink - what an amazing place! The wine was out of this world and the service was fantastic. I wish I lived closer otherwise..."

Emily Woods

"Impressed on my first visit, so had to come back. Wow! Fantastic, friendly service, awesome selection of wine and Gin, so took advantage. This is the..."

Dron Kyle

"Cosy atmosphere, exceptional service with great recommendations - thanks Francois! Beautiful selection of..."

G Airey

"Amazing wine with a good selection & great cheese options. Never been to a wine bar this nice and authentic before. Going here is a real experience..."

BM

"Loved this wine bar. Awesome selections, great staff and good small plates - highly..."

James Wilson

"Wonderful gem of a place. Great atmosphere, fabulous wines and super service. The staff are so personable and offer their expertise and..."

Kathryn Eccleston

"We had a lovely evening so good we came back after dinner for more lovely vine and cheese 🧀 and went home with very bottles of wine 🍷 for..."

Matthew Brooks

"Stumbled upon this place and service was second to none and so friendly, will definitely be back. Wine was exceptional and the building and..."

Lucy

"Make sure to stop here if you like wine. We had a great stop here during our visit to Chester. Cozy cellar with great selection. Be sure to buy a..."

Haakon Michael Austad

Commonhall St. Social

94/100 (6546 ratings)

"We love this place and visit whenever we come up to Chester. Our dogs love it and it's so nice to be welcomed in with them. Great staff, food, beer..."

Adam Dunn

"Love it here!! Visited yesterday during the gorgeous weather and were treated very well by the staff. The staff were very attentive to my young..."

Tracie Owen

"One of the best roasts we’ve had in a long time. Delicious beef and vegetables, all piping hot and very reasonably priced. The mini roast for a..."

Shiralee Williams

"Sat outside in the sunshine yesterday with gorgeous cocktails and yummy food! We love this place ..totally recommend the mixed baked beans on..."

Amy Lou

"Cool place, relaxed with staff that were engaging, would go back again.. The pies looked worth a..."

Tom Hammond

"Always worth a visit to chill out. Roof top terrace is the place..."

John Bradley

"6 of us were there for breakfast before Chester races. Breakfast was perfect. Full English. Would definitely..."

Lin Baldock

"One of my fave places in Chester. Chilled out, classy & friendly. Fabulous food we had last Saturday and service second to none..."

Julie Ellis

"Lovely place and food was amazing. Plus Denzel our dog was welcome and fed. Staff very friendly and helpful . Definitely go..."

Sharon Mcmullen

"Always drop in for a bite when in Chester ,lovely food,beer,place and..."

Nick Thomas

"We organised a 40th birthday party in the 2nd floor space last Saturday. The staff were really helpful and friendly and the food was great. There was..."

Heather Branigan

"Fantastic place. Great food, dog friendly and excellent staff. Treats and water provided for dogs. Brilliant...."

Richard Storer

"Amazing food and brilliant friendly service. Arrived with a family full of cold. Everyone we met was helpful, courteous and genuinely interested. ..."

Lisa Curran

"Excellent venue, great choice of both food and drink, dog friendly. Free doggy dinner if you order a roast dinner. Welcomed our 3 month old Doberman..."

Julie Salisbury

"The bar staff are fantastic here. Celebrating our marriage and we’re given free shots. Shout out to Stew and (Scottish) Jemma and..."

Jac Hollingsworth

"A very cool bar we chanced upon due to them having a beer garden. Bar staff were super friendly and had a massive selection of spirits and draught...."

Jonathan Ward

"December 2022: good selection of ales. Keg, cask, bottles and ciders. Welcoming friendly atmosphere. Could do with more seating. Incence burners set..."

Mike773 U

"Amazing experience in the heart of Chester. Full of character extensive range of beers/ largers etc. Varied menu tapas style. Most importantly Dog..."

Gregory Thorley

"Really like this bar, cool decor, the staff are all helpful and lovely. Cool and large variety of beers available! The menu is fairly small but full..."

Tori Byrne

"The kerb appeal is very good with plants and large windows. Quite welcoming as you enter to the sound of live music. The bar area is enticing with..."

Sara H

"It's Westie friendly, has a good selection of beers, cider and the food menu is rather tasty..."

Mat Hassall

"Highly recommend this place for a night out, amazing atmosphere here and the staff were great. Also it was nice to see a different variety of drinks..."

Richard Smith

"Great atmosphere, great food, superb selection of beers wines and spirits and the team are always greeting you with a smile and a warm welcome,..."

Royden Healey

"Me and some friends came in for a comedy night! It was a free event and we had so much fun! Great variety of drink, good food, amazing atmosphere!..."

Tina Putauskiene

"Commonhall St Social is a great bar with excellent food as well. There is a great vibe and well worth a visit. The staff and really friendly and it..."

Ian V

"Cool bar in Chester friendly staff good drinks selection and outside space at the rear is great with ping pong and table football and covered seating..."

Joe Lad

"Good pub bar with decent vibe. 3 areas including large terrace with ping pong and top dance floor. The craft beer was..."

Jools UK

"Excellent Bar Excellent Customer service And Amazing Roast Dinner. great Range of Ales To Choose From..."

sam reddy

"Cute little place with amazing decor and a great selection of beers. The staff were really friendly. The menu had a lot of delicious options with the..."

Arnas Tamašauskas

The Alchemist Chester

94/100 (1930 ratings)

Colour Changing Cocktail

A Beer

Fajitas

Malibu Vodka Pineapple and a Flafe

"Our family stopped here for lunch and it was amazing. Everything on the menu looked good and it was tough to choose. The drinks were very unique and..."

Paul Mueller

"Love this place! Little bit different although a little expensive when drinking, highly recommend 'the colour changing one' cocktail. Lovely food and..."

V Treasure

"Popped in for Sunday breakfast/brunch and was impressed. £11 for the full English breakfast and all items were top quality, the poached eggs were..."

Lee Bradshaw

"Lovely restaurant. Great food and booze and lovely staff. Thanks Naimh, we think it was your first but you did..."

Chris Walton

"Went to The Alchemist in Chester for out evening meal. Fantastic food, cocktails and staff. Couldn't fault them they were all amazing and very..."

Amanda Morley

"Absolutely love the Alchemist, always great food and amazing cocktails!! Staff are really nice and friendly too. We've been back many times..."

Jade Gorrod

"Place is amazing! Food was delicious, & I had a cocktail called Bubble bath, oh very..."

Sharon-leigh

"Loved the food and all the cocktails here. Absolutely fascinating what they do with the cocktails and really involve you in the experience. Staff..."

Jo Edwards

"Superb cocktails. Incredibly large and varied list of cocktails, each more delicious than the last. Good value for such well made..."

John Porter

"Awesome cocktail bar, with highly trained staff who are happy to put on a show, with lots of flame, dry ice and smoke! I highly recommend the Key..."

Chris McCarthy

"Fantastic food ! Fantastic atmosphere? Fantastic staff 🥰 highly recommended..."

Jane Smith

"Lovely place amazing food and drinks, little pricey but worth..."

sophi Ahmed

"Really fun place for a drink, the mad hatter is the one pictured well worth a..."

Matthew Forshaw

"Lovely meal, great selection of food and drinks. Really nice atmosphere and good..."

Martin E

"Been advised to go in for real cocktails and we wasn't disappointed, really good drinks and polite and relaxed atmosphere would happily recommend a..."

Violence 32

"We love it here service food and..."

Steve Jones

"Cocktails are just amazing, preped with fire and magic! although be prepared to pay for..."

Craig (Craigshag)

"Great atmosphere and food great. Customer service is great..."

Donna Child

"Great place to enjoy a few unusual drinks staff very good at their jobs and..."

alan marshall

Oak And Smoke

Mini Beer Battered North Atlantic Cod & Hand Cut Chips

Roasted Apricots

Locally Reared 8oz Rump Steak

Spicy Beetroot Vegetarian Burger

Vanilla and Honeycomb Cheesecake

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Caramel Latte

Vegetarian Sharing Platter

Fish and Chips

Pressed Confit Chicken

The Botanist Chester Bar & Restaurant

93/100 (7411 ratings)

Cumberland Scotch Egg

Beef burger

Pork Belly Hanging Kebab

Non-smoking restaurants

"Having researched dog friendly places to visit during our stay in Chester, came across this place. Visited on a Thursday night and had dinner in the..."

Davinia Lloyd

"We ate late on a Saturday night. They had live music so it was quite loud. The service was super friendly and smiley. We had a sharing platter and..."

Gaye Blain

"Our 1st visit to Chester. Googled and found this little gem! Wonderful Sunday roast! The calamari is so soft and tender. Lovely peas and prosciutto..."

Kristin Chin

"Can't believe I've not been here before! Such a quirky little place. Each member of staff were so welcoming upon arrival. Booking system was easy to..."

Charlotte Gaskell

"Best eggs Benedict I think I’ve ever had. Gorgeous setting and service was second to none. Made our date that much more amazing. We will be back..."

Ben Stevenson

"We stopped by here during a short stay in Chester and we were so happy with it. My partner had the pork belly hanging Kebap which was super tender..."

Lilly Carina Quintero

"My daughter chose The Botanist Chester for her 18th Birthday lunch with quiet a number of us and it was most definitely the best choice. The whole..."

Liza Jackson

"A relaxed day out in chester, we saw this place tucked away down a little ally it was packed we had to wait for a table, so we went for a wander..."

Sylvia Kokolay

"The food was very good and really tasty. We went for my sister's 40th birthday and as a kind gesture, my sister was given a free drink! Lovely place..."

Kirsty Parkinson

"Absolutely gorgeous. Our first time them and will deffo be back. Brilliant service, food was gorgeous and definitely worth the..."

Charlotte Fee

"It is a very rustic and cozy restaurant serving some top quality food. The staff was really friendly. We were taken care of by Hannah who was very..."

Mridula Mohan

"We booked part of the restaurant which was on the back and it gave us a nice private place to enjoy a birthday party. Staff were nice and polite. We..."

Reza Razm

"First time eating at the botanist with the family and it's definitely a place to go back to, totally..."

Ian C

"Ordered 2 vegetarian roasts they were so delicious. The pastry is very filling and veg is tasty. Plenty of side veg and gravy too. Starters were..."

hummyp

Paysan

"We only drank, exceptional service, great wine selection and superb atmosphere, I was lucky enough to be here whilst they were playing ‘The..."

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"What a find. First trip to Chester and discovered this place. Great wine and beer selection. Excellent cheese selection and small..."

Daniel Everett

"Fantastic place, the staff are really polite and attentive. We had a cheese board and some lovely wine too. And an absolute gem of for a beer lover..."

John Williams (JohnWillSpurs)

"This is one of my favourite places in Chester. Phenomenal wine selection and really knowledgeable and friendly staff. The rotisserie chicken is..."

Raisin Meister

"Stunning, atmospheric and historic venue for a pint of ale or a bottle from the lengthy and original wine list. Will come back for the..."

David

"Fabulous small bar wine delicious ovs red love the displays of wine boards good service cheese and wine deffo placec2..."

Andy Thomas

"A very simple menu giving a choice of chicken and chips or veggie chilli. Both very tasty. We also had a cheese board. Cracking cheese,..."

Simon Abbott

"We’ve never had a bad glass of wine at Paysan- massive selection and expertly selected. Upstairs an impressive selection of ales and not forgetting..."

Keith Williams

"Stopped for a quick drink and bit of food before an event at the storyhouse. Was absolutely lovely, brilliant selections of wines by the glass and..."

Sian Morgan

"Lovely place, very reasonable prices and they are more than happy for you to try the wine as well, I would recommend..."

Claire Oates

Handbridge Bar & Secret Garden

93/100 (1009 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came in for a quick drink, and the atmosphere is warming and so friendly, landlady accepts dogs and can see has a huge passion for them, offering dog..."

Sara Deponeo

"Great local pub in Handbridge that serves food. Families and dogs welcome and has a nice beer..."

Tiki McGuire

"Lovely Sunday Dinner staff great as always nothing too much trouble..."

Lynn Jones

"Lovely local pub. Even better staff and the beer garden is a delight. Would highly..."

James Shellington

"Nice pub to grab a pint,lots of tables , friendly staff, reasonable priced..."

paul davies

"Great garden, good food, very welcoming! Just needs longer opening..."

Ryan Smith

"Nice and clean in the house thanks to 53degrees..."

Steve Conroy

"The staff in the pub are truly amazing. Drinks are nice and cheap and the food is also really good. The whole place is so so clean which helps. They..."

Paul Bull

"Very friendly and welcoming staff, nice and spacious beer garden in the back, lovely food and very generous portions! Very clean and cozy..."

Monika K

"A very nice pub. Really nice landlady. Very clean. Lovely staff.. very friendly. Nice girl called kerry behind the bar. very helpful when asked..."

Stacie E

"Lovely pub of which enjoyed drinking a fair few drinks. Garden was clean and well kept as well as friendly and helpful staff. Drinks were fairly..."

John P

"Great Sunday Dinner next to an open fire with attentive staff. Also dogs welcome, lovely Sunday..."

Stuart Jones

"Late Sunday afternoon booking for 9 of us including a baby and children really well managed,going the extra mile to provide children and..."

Chris Moore

"Excellent has changed a lot since I last visited. Had a really good night in here excellent beer friendly bar staff & some old..."

Timothy Gray

"Good pub, nice welcome from staff, excellent service and food. Great beef burger on seeded bun not brioche which I much prefer, very tasty..."

Catherine Hewitt

"WOW !!! the refurbishment looks fantastic, and the food is definitely to my taste I had the king prawn starter and a pizza which was delicious! The..."

Richard Williams

"Recently refurbished pub with a smart interior. The main attraction here, though, is the garden at the back - by far the best in the area on a nice..."

Cathy Coombs

The Bawn Lodge Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely place to stay and enjoy a meal on the patio (weather permitting). A great selection choice on the menu. I would highly recommend this..."

Lorna Stradling Riviere

"Myself and my partner went for a quiet meal, we were both spoilt for choice when looking at the menu and eventually decided to have the pie of the..."

Steph Jacks

"Booked online through one of the comparison sites, was our first stay in a pub/B&B and we were quite sceptical but we were pleasantly surprised...."

Danny Morrall

"Great place to stay ... nice room , great bar Fabulous breakfast.... friendly staff... in s great area..... highly..."

John Gregory

"Lovely large spacious room. Big outdoor seating area. Staff friendly and helpful. Lovely full English breakfast. Oh and beds were soo comfortable..."

Sandy Akines

"I have been staying here for 3 weeks while working in Chester, and can say there is nothing I can find wrong with the hotel or bar, it’s very..."

Chris Scott

"Stayed here overnight. The rooms were lovely and clean with lots of amenities including a fridge which was very welcoming. We had our evening meal..."

Vicki Wales

"Very pleasant clean room, very spacious and nice shower room. Great staff who made sure my gluten intolerance was catered for. Would highly..."

Marion Forrest

"Great beer Great bar staff Great place Especially sat outside in the sunshine with good..."

Andy Dainteth

"We staied for the night and the place is just amazing!! The food is great, the room is lovely and all the staff are very polite, nice and very..."

Gabriela Sominka

"The place is really nice good place to catch up with friends good..."

Debbie Owen

"Great place to drink forget the city centre stay around Hoole village and drink eat locally. Great staff very friendly great..."

John Crompton

Assembly Bar & Tapas

Chicken Parmigiana Tapas

Patatas Bravas Meatballs Olives

Accepts American Express

"Visited this place on Saturday, went in for a drink at lunch time, had a couple of fabulous cocktails. Liked it that much we booked a table for..."

Joanne Wassall

"We had an excellent experience. The service was very good and James our waiter was very attentive. The cocktails were on point and the food was..."

Sara H

"Brilliant singer on the night we went in 4 11 23 the atmosphere was buzzing but not too busy which is a plus as we could get a seat , the staff on..."

Jane Outwin

"Best tapas we've had in a long while. Lovely friendly service and a great chef. Recommend a visit if you're in..."

Melanie

"Some of the best tapas I've ever had! Service was lovely, they really looked after us. Definitely recommend and will come..."

Eve Johnson

"Just called in on as we were passing. Was a bit worried as it was empty but then realised it was only 12.30. Omg the best food we have ever had. So..."

Sam Merkitt

"Had great afternoon at the Assembly, Gorgeous tapas, excellent cocktails & we met owner James who went above & beyond to make us feel welcome…staff..."

Paula Amy

"We called in for food and drinks with the dog and couldn't have been made more welcome. Water and a plate of food provided for the dog as well as..."

Joanne “Jojo” Osborne

"Such great friendly service and cocktails. Loved sitting in the window seats and watching the world go..."

Jemma Malloney

"We shared 5 dishes and we were delighted at the taste Thought the bread dish could of been a bit more ie 4 instead of 2 But we still..."

David Wright

Huxley's

Pastel De Nueces Latte Y Black Coffee

Cakes

Artisan Cake and Latte

Vanilla with Espresso

Gorgeous Drop Northgate Bitter

Pastel de Nueces Y Café Latte

"This is an amazing cafe in a fantastic location, right next to the famous Eastgate Clock. A great selection of tea, coffee, ice cream, cakes and..."

Chris Holder

"Chester is full of little nooks and crannies which is part of its eternal charm. And up on the city walls, next to the clock, is this delightful..."

jonny grimshaw

"Beautiful little cafe along the walls,by the clock Bridge. Lovely warm welcome,relaxed atmosphere and very pleasant staff. Tried the cherry..."

Jel ho (Jelho)

"Found this wonderful little tearoom the other day. Just had a coffee but enjoyed the views and the relaxing atmosphere. It's a lovely place. Just..."

J Peters.

"An absolutely gorgeous little cafe located on the Chester walls right after the Eastgate clock. A nice place to have a good cup of hot or cold..."

MathiRaj

"A really good cafe, with character. A lot of thought and effort has gone into running the place. My wife and I have become regulars and are known to..."

mike austin

"We stopped for the ice cream as we started our walk on the walls, but came back for the locally brewed beer. The honey stem ginger ice cream was..."

bare naked tree

"Great place on the City wall. We had lovely coffee as we set out on our Roman walk great beer when we got back! And ice cream. And scones...."

David Hooper

"Do you know when you’re strolling through town and all of a sudden you find one hidden gem that lives deep within the city that is beyond your..."

Shea McDonough

"Google said they were closed but they were open. Never had ice cream made with clotted cream before so I thought I'd give it a try. Got the..."

Jef Henninger

Alexander's Live

91/100 (1261 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great bar for live music - from what I seen there different bands play there ! We stumbled upon this place while walking at the city walls ! Just..."

nimisha arora

"Such a fantastic place! When we went to Chester for a few days, we kept coming back to this bar. We heard every type of music. Great acts and a great..."

R H

"Amazing atmosphere, with a range of drink options and lovely bar staff! Has an inside and outdoor space, with the opportunity to book the bar itself..."

Ash Imya

"The Live Music nights and security are very good, even though the stage/front area is a bit small. The toilets have been the same for years and could..."

Amanda Derry

"Small, intimate venue with welcoming bar staff. The Abba tribute band helped us all to relive the Abba..."

Anne Keen

"Had a weekend away in Chester & booked a night at Alexander’s Live as it was comedy night. Wow, absolutely fantastic night. There were 3 different..."

darrell bannister

"Love this place. Great live music and comedy venue. We were only in Chester for 3 nights and spent 2 nights in..."

Mike Pilkington

"attended a wedding hosted there and the location was beautiful. space outdoors. lots of places to avoid rain or just get some shade from the sun. the..."

Alice *

"Great night, very friendly & welcoming staff. Great to be able to reserve some seats so my elderly parents didn't have to stand. Thank you. Will be..."

Jane Lucas

"Great venue, good atmosphere. Only drawback was the heat indoors during a live music gig....rain prevented the planned outdoor event. However, ..."

Jacqui Burdekin

"I choose this venue to have my Hen do at. The venue had on a LegendBury tribute festival featuring tributes from Red hot chilli..."

Rachel burns

"We had our wedding reception at Alexander's, what a fantastic day. The preparations and arrangements with the manager in the months leading up to the..."

Andrew Maddison

"Went to watch Big Country acoustic session, a great place for live music. Service good at the bar, beer reasonably priced, staff friendly and..."

David Malam

"Amazing place to spend the evening with friends or even to enjoy a beer own on their lovely garden! They have loads of things happening all the time..."

Joana Ramalho

"Alexander's Live kindly hosted Manleys Solicitors charity quiz night in aid of Adoption Matters on Monday 15th May - from our initial discussions..."

Rebekah Booth

"Fantastic venue, really friendly crowd. We was there to watch nivarna tribute play, and wasn't disappointed the gig was..."

Samantha Williams

"I loved it here came for the Friday night comedy and Nirvana Tribute. Lovely little place nice big..."

Sophie Bradley

"Amazing comedy & music venue, doing all they can to carry on safely during Covid. Outdoor socially distanced gig was superb. Please keep this place..."

Paul Hayes

"Saw The Liquid Engineers on 1st July. Great venue loved it and great band. Can't wait to go..."

Jayne Mathias

Thyme At The Premier Inn Chester

91/100 (1181 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a fantastic 2 night stay staff were very friendly & accomodating room was very clean the breakfast & evening meal were of very high standard..."

Gerardine Hassett

"I would just like to say a massive Thankyou to your Team in Chester City Road Hotel. The customer service given during our stay was amazing and the..."

Jo Cartmell

"Couldn’t fault anything, friendly staff, great food, room and excellent..."

John Patrick Anthony O'leary

"Good location. Friendly staff. Place to store luggage. Lots of choice at..."

Jessica Porter

"Had a great stay . Clean room , good breakfast & friendly staff only down full was the..."

Louise Young

"We went as a family of 5. Staff we absolutely fantastic couldn't do enough for you. Rooms fab. Food and bar superb. Can absolutely recommend it...."

Jan Johnson

"Great place to stay!! Convenient to centre, all staff helpful and friendly especially the night porters and night receptionist. Clean, comfortable..."

Susan Davies

"This has got to be the most friendliest hotel we've stayed in , they have been so lovely from the start and welcoming would highly recommend staying..."

Mandy Moossun

"Very nice place & breakfast was spot on..."

Jason Davies

Craft & Company

"If you appreciate mixology, if you appreciate a well crafted cocktail with the staff thirsty for knowledge and even expanding on thier craft, go..."

Mark Allan

"We had an amazing time at this place in Chester! The cocktails were fantastic, surpassing those of even fancier venues we visited. The live music..."

Mariusz eL

"We came across this establishment by luck really, we were looking for our next bar not really knowing where we were going, then heard some really..."

dawn wilcock

"The service in this place is absolutely extraordinary staff are helpful, helpful and very outgoing. Cocktails are served quickly if not a bit..."

Hughesy

"Really nice bar, lovely staff, great pickled onions. Only issue is both beers we had tasted buttery, either two bad kegs on or the beer lines haven't..."

Amy Robinson

"Went for drinks and found it by chance. Followed the music as they had live music. Great little find with a fab..."

Ali Barker

"Blown away by the interior design and structure. Of coarse my favorite spot is the "ladies". The lined tiles are mesmerising. It wouldn't be the..."

Tollets TalesAndTrails

"My wife's family are from the area, and we came to visit with the kids. Her cousin decided we should have a pub crawl, and I recon it was a great..."

Mr Coley

"Dog Friendly 🐕. Live Music. Good selection of craft beers 🍻. Fantastic service from Fantastic..."

Greta Hartley-Williams

"Very trendy styled bar with something for everybody. 16 different draught beers and many more caned and bottled. A great place for somebody into..."

James Horsfall

"Friendly atmosphere, excellent drinks and especially cool when the mixologist from The Caretaker's is on hand to create some drinks you would rather..."

Gregory T'Kint

"Cracking bar. We visited Monday evening when it was quiet. Love the character of the place. Young lad serving was chatty and swiftly exchanged a..."

David Fairey

"Beautiful place on the river. Food was ok 3.5 out of..."

Paul Sharpe

"Great cocktails and live music from..."

Charlie Peat

"They made a beautiful fig cocktail I had previously loved from their sister bar, liquor and Co. Thank you, Josh, for your amazing service and giving..."

Amber Grennan

The Deva Tap

90/100 (2330 ratings)

Chicken Burger with Pulled BBQ Pork Topping

The Chicken Burger and Fries Is Yummie

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Highchairs Available

Non-smoking restaurants

"The beer, wine and food is outstanding. I would definitely recommend a visit to this gem of a pub. I would advise anyone to stop by on their way into..."

Lorna Hayes

"Fantastic beers, friendly helpful staff and lovely food. The pizzas are 'to die for' ! As a regular visitor to Italy I know a thing or two about..."

Stephen Crossley

"Really great place. Friendly helpful staff and the deva beers are amazing. Only thing I'd change is to frost the window in the gents. Large as it..."

Dom Mason

"Great place , great beer ,excellent food and service , always a warm welcome staff are very friendly highly recommended..."

Lynn Hayman

"Amazing food, incredible beer selection, great atmosphere and friendly staff. The best bar in..."

Bret Hodgeman

"Great pub, we popped in after a bike ride and the real ales were very nice. We shared some food, which was lovely and the bar person lady even filled..."

Ann Branscombe

"Just popped in for a quick drink and stopped for food. Absolutely brilliant the food was delicious and service was friendly. Can't recommend it..."

Liz Middleton

"Was visiting Chester and popped in here for a pint and lunch. It's a quirky bar, caught between two roads and we sat outside. We didn't expect too..."

Richard Lyons

"Amazing place great food and Amazing staff would recommend to..."

Keenan Vaughan

"Visited on Saturday whilst weekending in Chester, an absolute gem of a pub, fantastic selection of various real and craft ales, pleasant service with..."

Jamie Houghton

"It feels disloyal to say so because I was such a big fan of kash, but I really like Deva Tap too. Cracking beer selection, great menu (thank..."

Owen Hughes

"Fantastic craft beers. Beautiful interior and lovely, friendly staff. ..."

Eran Edry

"An absolutely lovely pub! Such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and the quality of food is fantastic! Very delicious and the menu caters something..."

Jessica Smith

"Top beer. Lovely staff. Definitely worth a..."

Tom Holt

"This small local place is fantastic, it has a great, unique variety of beers to choose from and a nice terrace area to enjoy them. The food is..."

Millie Rafferty

"The recent menu and food here has gone to another level-the top one. Some of the best burgers and club sandwiches I've tried. Great beer selection..."

Matt Taylor

"The food here is fantastic! 5 stars for that alone! Good selection of beers both Cask and keg as well as ciders on..."

Matt

"Came here with Flat Eric just after it opened in 2017. Back now with his sons Ic and Flic. Pint of Station bitter from Stonehouses for Flic. Ic chose..."

MADDOGLEP

"This little place is amazing. Dog friendly with a selection of ales and unusual drinks that I'd never have tried back home. The food menu is..."

mansitz

"Great spot, lovely little garden, a few mins on the way to/fro the train..."

Denisa Herelova

"Absolutely superb. The SUICIDE! Chicken is chilli hot of legendry proportions! Fantastic. Burger and a drink for £10.95 every Tuesday. Great real..."

Mark Lewis

"We dropped in just for a drink as I wanted to try the ales. We ended up having a meal as the food we saw going to other tables looked great. The..."

Nicholas Hawe

"A hidden gem, outstanding food, warm welcome & menu advice from Nicki, good rock music based, beer Keller..."

Jamie Bristoll

"This place is a hidden gem.. a wide variety of craft ales and a chilled vibe the food is amazing one of the best burgers I've had in chester with the..."

Elicia Mills

The Oakfield

89/100 (1995 ratings)

Cheshire Farm Triple Cooked Chunky Chips

Beef

Medium Rare Ribeye Stake

Ice Cream

Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini

Cakes

Lemon and Raspberry Frangipane with Custard

Fish

Gressingham Duck with not a Lot Off Dauphinoise Potatoes

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stunning food, not the cheapest, but real nice fresh food cost us £42 for 2 adults and 1 child meal and a drink each. Fresh menus everyday based on..."

Mair Lloyd

"Lovely new building and sensitive renovations to the old Manor House. Friendly, helpful staff and good food although I think the kitchen was a bit..."

Sheila Bedford

"Lovely place to eat or just have a drink All the staff were lovely .Food was lovely lots of..."

Josephine Oreilly

"We had a wonderful meal yesterday. The restoration is superb, service was great and staff were friendly and looked after us well. Will be returning..."

Alison Round

"Excellent meal and service at the sympathetically restored former home of the founder of Chester..."

Jennifer Athene Caslin

"ben is the..."

Gaurav Singh Rana

"The food you can pick up anywhere at Chester Zoo is usually pretty good. However, the food at the Oakfield is excellent. It's probably best..."

Alastair Shields

"Located in the centre of the Zoo, what a stunning building, full of character and location beautiful. Wonderful atmosphere and staff were lovely...."

Jennifer Tennant

"We visited The Oakfield on a last minute decision on Tuesday. They had a Wedding on and were very busy, but Magda managed to squeeze us a table in...."

Natalie Brooks

"A favourite spot of ours to have restaurant quality food and service on our trip to the zoo. Nice beer too beer..."

Marcus Dalton

"An afternoon tea with my son, daughter in law and granddaughter - this was a belated Christmas present from them. What a lovely surprise to find such..."

Chris Barrow

"Gorgeous afternoon tea in a great atmosphere and Mark who looked after us was brilliant! Such a good price for afternoon tea where the drinks are..."

vicky foreman

"Was expecting a bustling, overpriced tourist trap and half prepared to walk the 30 minutes to a pub in Upton. However, despite not having the draught..."

John Anderson

"Lovely staff, lovely food. My Son took me for an afternoon tea. The egg and coronation brioche buns were the best. All the cakes tasted amazing! I..."

Jammy C

"My daughter’s wedding was on 26th September/23 at The Oakfield House. What an amazing day it was, the facilities, the wonderful food and most of..."

Michael Smith

"Great spot for good food for grownups in the zoo. Good range of quality meals including vegan, gf and vegetarian. It was a cold rainy day but Liv..."

B

The Cornerhouse

89/100 (4079 ratings)

Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a great evening !!! Friendly place and great beer, even cherry beer, wow what dreams are made..."

Alison Hobbs-Whatling

"Fantastic bar, very polite staff. Drinks selection is up there with the best and the platters are delicious! Highly..."

Mikey Williams

"Fantastic bar, excellent draught beer selection and delicious cheese platter. Will definitely be back on our next visit to..."

Alison Orrell

"Great pub, great ale, great staff. Loved it. Will be one of my regular visits on a..."

Trevor Hultum

"Nice atmosphere. A good place to relax.Good selection of wine. Highly..."

Kelly Marie Laidler

"Went to watch a local blues band called Dr T Bone. Hadn't been before, I was impressed. All staff were friendly good wine surrounding's very..."

Liz Morrin

"Lovely friendly pub, shame the quiz questions weren't a bit easier! We managed to come last (jolly Jane's..."

Phil Davies

"Really good, band on which were good and staff friendly! Ideal pub close to hotel without the rowdiness of going into town..."

Karen Greenall

"Found this pub unexpectedly and what a good find. Went back for our second night and it was just as good. Wonderful live music, great atmosphere,..."

Linda Mills

"Wonderful selection of ales and wines! The atmosphere, decor and music really make it. Not from Chester, popped in for a quick drink whilst visiting..."

Georgia-May Davies

"Had a lovely hour here before heading home for the night. Great live band and atmosphere. The bouncer was also lovely. Friendly and polite. Even..."

Elizabeth Rumsey

"A great venue with fab drinks and awesome staff! We will definitely be visiting..."

Claire Bowden

"Well nice here and the 2nd pub with a nice CAMRA discount I have visited today. Nice feel and friendly with ale items of..."

Kevin TheCob Bolger

"Cool bar with a laid back feel! Nice selection of beers, wines, meats, and cheese. The live music never..."

James Sherbourne

"We've been coming to The Cornerhouse for years and always found it to be a welcoming place with a great range of drinks. There is a range of..."

Gina Slater

"Great place to visit for a drink. Friends had their wedding reception here. Staff were lovely. The venue was beautiful and quirky. Reasonable drinks..."

Simone Jessica

"Fantastic selection of real ales (I managed to try all four on offer and they were all good!) and bottled. Lovely seating areas with extremely..."

John Dickinson

"Nice looking bar, far end of the street from chester station. It has a brilliant asthetic and feels like a great place to chill and drink. Worth a..."

Dane Johnson

"Such a lovely, family run venue. We held a private party upstairs and the staff were lovely. Sophie was very efficient with organising the booking...."

helen davies

"Enjoyed another brilliant night at The Cornerhouse for their Sunday night quiz - as always, great service from the whole team, friendly and quick..."

Fi Bailiss

"Hired the function room for our wedding after party and had a ball. The staff were amazing during the whole thing, bar staff were great and really..."

Nikita Wilkie

"We had a surprise 50th birthday party last Friday night at the Cornerhouse…I have to say we had the best time ever! This venue is awesome! I would..."

Jo Lloyd

"First visit here. Friendly and welcoming, love the decor and great cider..."

Julie Pearson

"5 Stars all round for this absolute gem of a place in Chester; hired for an afterwork social, Sophie and her team helped me execute a perfect night..."

Rosie Ferguson

"Tuesday 29th August 2023 This lovely chester Ale house had a lovely bar staff on today. When we visited, it had 4 good hand pumped ales on it and has..."

Darren Slingsby

"Went for Sunday lunch, beautifully cooked food and good portions, helpful friendly staff and lovely atmosphere as with it getting cooler they had the..."

Amanda Rose

"Cask and keg beer, pizza and meat/cheese type platters. Pizzas are built yourself from a list of ingredients - we chose chicken, prosciutto and..."

Francis Fisher

"Fabulous cozy pub! Atmosphere is great - very friendly and welcoming staff. Platters and pizza are lovely. Sunday night quiz is the best in town..."

Kerry Spauls

"We went for a wedding party there at the top room so my review is for this service and not as a pub. The food was great and the room very warm and..."

Stavroula K.

"Great place to visit for live music. Bobcat Billy were outstanding great night on the 21st..."

Andy martin

"Called in for couple drinks and bite to eat. Staff brilliant and polite. Singers on were sound very good tbf. Guiness very nice pint. Chicken patè..."

Rob tabberer

"Good place for a selection of ales, cocktails and live music Friday and Saturday. Not tried the food but it looked..."

Ian Clapshaw

Telford's Warehouse

89/100 (2241 ratings)

Telford' S Burger and Chips

Sausages and Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Nachos Con Chili Con Carne

"Nice place with live music and great selection of drinks. Nice menu and good pub style..."

JayP

"What a find! Excellent location with beautiful views. Food orders opened at six, food was out very quickly and cooked to a high standard. Service was..."

Matt Godfrey

"We were well looked after by friendly staff. They helped celebrate 3 birthdays by providing candles for our birthday cake. Great atmosphere will go..."

Peter Snelson

"We visited after a day at the races. Cracking place to drink & dine. Really is that good , indoor and outdoor seating with an upper level. Based on..."

Marek Lew

"Came here for a meal with a friend who lives in the area. I didn't even know this place existed beforehand but I'm glad I do now. The food, service..."

James G

"What a fantastic place! Visiting it feels like a travel back in time 🤩😍 🍟The food is delicious, portions are big and not pricey at..."

Anita Walkowska

"Great Place: very special&cool location - yummy food and nice service! What else?..."

Peter Kosel

"Good selection of real ales. Dog friendly, provided a clean bowl and there was an outside tap. Seating area by the canal. Bar staff were..."

Ann Evans

"Interesting rustic decor. Food excellent. Service was great. Hannah looked after us very well. Will definitely go there..."

Deborah McNeice

"Great atmosphere fab views canal. Good food, very friendly staff, fantastic interesting characterful..."

Jacky Pengelly

"One of my favorite restaurants in Chester. Lovely views of the canal, amazing and cozy place and yummy food! Shame they stopped serving pies as they..."

ANGELES BAREA

The Saddle Inn

"very nice genuine staff and friendly atmosphere. I lost my wallet in this place and the manger Lee found it and returned it to me. I will definitely..."

Richard Parkin

"Great venue best pub in Chester for ambiance and nice friendly staff and atmosphere, definitely recommend the open mic night on a..."

Warren Douglas Greenhalgh

"Such a lovely stay over the weekend, the music/live band were fantastic as were all the staff and both myself and wendy really enjoyed ourselves, the..."

Jason Guy

"Lovely place to stay and has the best entertainment of rock music!! The staff are all very friendly and go to great lengths to make the stay as..."

Heather Loader

"Excellent venue, great food and well kept ales. Do you know what makes this place even better? The landlord and his team.Hospitable, friendly and..."

Tom Stagg

"Fantastic pub/music venue/hotel!. First time travelling to see a band that all our needs were met in the one place!. A great room,great food and beer..."

Ian Thompson

"Great place, awesome atmosphere, friendly staff! Best place in Chester for a night out..."

Carl Roberts

"A great venue for live music and such friendly hosts ,who work hard at making the Saddle a great place to visit . The saddle has a welcoming covered..."

Marion Evans

"This hotel/pub is an incredible place from the moment you first walk in you are met by welcoming and friendly staff, the managers/owners are very..."

Warwick Le Cudennec

"Loved this place, great atmosphere, lovely friendly staff, very clean, highly recommend..."

Alan Parkinson

"We stayed for the night here. Great pub, lovely staff,great atmosphere. Clean and tidy. Rooms are excellent clean and comfortable. An absolute..."

Michelle Evans

"Amazing place. Barstaff are outstanding and the owners warm and welcoming. The best bar / hotel in the..."

Guy Gresty

"Played here in my band and I've been here a few times to watch other bands play. Never been to a place like it, definitely recommend..."

Rob Gadsby

"Great place to go fun friendly atmosphere kind staff and great food defo recommendations from me to..."

Chris Adam Cookson

Big Hand Ale House

88/100 (1083 ratings)

Roast Beef Yorkshire Pudding Sunday Dinner

Honey Mustard Mini Sausages and Chunky Chips

Homemade Steak and Ale Pie Chutneys and Bread

Rum and Coke with Ice

Roast Beef Yorkshire Sunday Lunch

"A friendly welcome to a good selection of delicious beers and ales (and craft spirits). I’m not normally a fan of porter/stout but after trying a..."

Sarah Glover

"Really nice location. Very good Beers made from a Micro-Brewery. Very kindly Staff. That's THE place to chill and drink a good beer in..."

Kevin Dietrich

"Good atmosphere. This placed has changed hands a few times before but this time the management much more friendly , cheerful and helpful. Didn’t..."

Tollets TalesAndTrails

"A great place for real ale fans. Good selection of beers, including Big Hands own beers and guest ales. Also good gin range. Vinyl night I think is..."

Paul Bedford

"Not being a beer drinker myself which they have quite a collection to choose from, but went along to the quiz/open mic night, the local singer David..."

maria hamlett

"Have been in a few times for drinks but having seen on FB the news of them starting food and seeing the dishes, we had to try it! And it did not..."

Aimee Evans

"Really good pub, this. Went on a Friday night and found a good crowd, not too rammed, good range in the visitors without it being for just one..."

Thomas

"Good to see a new venture in this building. Very nicely done out bar inside, also a few tables outside. Excellent selection of cask and keg beers to..."

Chris Bateman

"A great new pub. An absolute must-visit for real ale and beer lovers. Great selection of quality beers from an outstanding brewery, as well as plenty..."

Andy McConville

"Great 'not so little' find. Clean, tastefully furnished. Great ales. There is a Bagatelle. Sandwiches and light bites available. Honey roasted belly..."

Karen Hesketh

The Boathouse

88/100 (3684 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic place by the river and close to the city. Stayed in a 1st floor room across the carpark. Room was well equipped and nicely decorated. ..."

Steve Price

"Amazing sunny day out! My first time in the Boathouse and I felt like on holidays. 😊 Nice crisp San Miguel was amazing in this heat and service..."

Niki Hulinska

"Had a light lunch all good in a lovely spot. Food good service good. Plus a nice dark beer to wash it down. Plus a great waitress if I'm allowed to..."

alan hughes

"We went for Sunday lunch on a busy sunny day. The staff were really hard working and friendly. We got the sharing platter for 2 and my daughter had..."

Robert Francis

"Just went for lunch...lovely food and FAB view...served by Charlie..a really pleasant young man .. Hubby loved the three cheese pie with cheese..."

Carole Hanmer

"Never stayed but visit twice two days. Lovely looking pub / Restaurant right on the river bank. Has it own parking but probably full when busy. There..."

Peter Durkin

"A great place to visit especially on a nice sunny day whereby you can sit outside by the river. Although they didn't have a Bloody Mary on their..."

Kirsten Storey

"Excellent service, delicious food and a great location. Probably the best steak pie and chips I've ever had. Looking forward to my next..."

James G

"Went for a meal with friends, had a brilliant time, great food and service. The attentive lady(from Flint) who served us certainly enhanced our day,..."

Gwilym Davies

"Great location, free carparking for hotel guests. Full breakfast available as add on to room rate. Room lovely decorated. Only problem I had in room..."

Helen Daff

"Stayed here twice. Will return again. Really clean. Staff lovely, beautiful location. The only thing I would say is that the staff need to use a..."

BM

"Great spot overlooking the River with a floating platform to sit out on when the weather's ok! Went on a weekday so it was quiet and easy to find a..."

Alison Welsby

"We didn't stay here but rather visited the restaurant for lunch. The atmosphere was wonderful, overlooking the river, you almost feel as though you..."

Rachel Camm

"We had a 3 night stay and loved it! All the staff were really friendly and helpful. Full Breakfast was great, with the offering of cereals and fruit..."

Emma Thomson

"The service we as a group received was absolutely fantastic. However whilst here an elderly regular patron came in a rear entrance with her daughter..."

sarah taylor

"A lovely hotel, set in a pretty location next to the river. A nice stay but with no air-con the room was incredibly hot, despite the hotel providing..."

Marcus Read

"Fantastic place. Hotel lovely and staff couldn't be more welcoming. Nathan and Rebecca are brilliant. Definitely will be going back. The food is very..."

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