Location: Chester
Top Restaurants in Chester
Top 10 British food in Chester, England, United Kingdom
Find out what British restaurants to try in Chester. A gem of a city easily reached by rail from Liverpool. Small yet packed to the rafters with history, culture and stylish cafe/bar culture. At its heart, the historic black-and-white timbered "rows" provide a shopping experience like no other place on the planet.
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10. Hanky Panky Pancakes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 900 reviews
Hanky Panky Pancakes is a creperie with a British twist. We have a lovely range of local cheeses, ice creams, teas and beers to go with your pancake. Naughty but nice! *Please note on bank holidays we are open 10am-4pm*
Reviewed By the5moos
After a fitful night due to a poor accommodation we went for comfort luxury breakfast and not disappointed. We had a mix of savoury and sweet pancakes. All lovely. Only dock from a 5/5 as it took a while for food and fresh orange juice not available (1st world crisis!). Big table ahead of us.Does exactly what is says on the tin.Otherwise spot on and could easily be rolled out as a national brand.Thank you for leaving a review following your visit to HP. It is lovely to hear you enjoyed your pancakes. I totally agree about the fresh orange, we have looked into it but found we haven't got enough room for the machine. If we do start another HP we will be sure to factor in an orange squeezer. We would love to see you again at HP if you are in Chester
9. The Bluebell Cafe at Barrowmore
Overall Ratings
5 based on 480 reviews
Bluebell cafe is a small friendly place to relax in a lovely setting, sourcing local produce and producing freshly cooked foods. All profits go back into our charity which supports people with learning difficulties.
Reviewed By GPB45
Fantastic place, run as a charity, fantastic staff. We rang shortly before we wanted to eat and even though it was mega busy they made space for us if we could wait. Had salad.with parma ham, 3 cheeses and baby spiced figs. Hubs had omlette. Even on a very busy day when they were short staffed everything was perfect and they still found time to exchange pleasantries.Aftrwards we had a walk in the woods to see the bluebells. Lovely area to walk the dog if you have one.
8. Covino
Overall Ratings
5 based on 92 reviews
Cosy new independent wine shop and bar in Chester serving artisan wine, small batch beers & spirits, cheese and charcuterie
Reviewed By pendragonk
Covino has it all, fantastic wine, gorgeous food and friendly knowledgeable staff. Donât go there if you want cheap and cheerful, there are plenty of other establishments for that. However if you want well chosen, sensibly priced wines paired with tasty inventive dishes this is definitely the place!
7. Marmalade
Overall Ratings
4 based on 891 reviews
Reviewed By David E
We came across Marmalade by accident on our last visit to Chester, having been searching for another cafe nearby. It was a very fortunate discovery as the food and service were excellent.The ground floor area is quite small but there is a larger seating area on the first floor. The food is basic British fare but delicious and excellent value for money. It was clear from our visit that Marmalade has a large number of regular customers which speaks for itself ! We will definitely visit again !
6. Upstairs at The Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2825 reviews
Upstairs at the Grill is a split-level Manhattan-style steakhouse and intimate cocktail bar located in Chester City Centre. Open 7 days a week, from 12 - 3pm for lunch & from 5pm until 10.30pm Mon- Thurs, 12-10.30pm Friday & Saturday, and 12 - 9.30pm on a
Reviewed By Snapes2010
We chose this restaurant from trip advisor reviews and the fact it looked and sounded great. We were not disappointed. From booking our table to leaving,with everything inbetween we couldn't have asked for more. The staff were attentive,the choice of food from the menu was very good and the actual food was amazing. The best Sunday roast we have ever eaten.We would definitely recommend eating here!
5. Booth Mansion
Overall Ratings
5 based on 292 reviews
The Ballroom at Booths is part of Booth Mansion, a Grade 1 listed Building in the centre of Chester, Cheshire. Recently refurbished, the Ballroom opened in October 2016. The menu covers light refreshments, including coffees, selection of teas, cakes and l
Reviewed By chrisanddawn1964
On a celebratory weekend away for my parents Diamond Wedding Anniversary, my sisters and myself treated them to an afternoon tea. Sue the owner made us feel very welcome and took the time to chat to us and congratulate my parents. The food was delicious and we had plenty of tea and coffee, we purchased some Prosecco too.The building is amazing and has a very interesting history. A must place to visit if you are in Chester town centre.
4. Chef's Table
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1407 reviews
Reviewed By David W
Its easy to see why this restaurant is doing well, excellent food, excellent service and good value to boot. I would happily go again and shall do, I would not hesitate in recommending it to others. One very slight niggle Grappa on the menu at a not inconsiderable amount of dosh a shot, but I fancied one and would have taken the hit. alas they had none. How can this happen, perhaps at a retail cost of about £80 a bottle there is not much call for it, but I do like a grappa !
3. Meltdown Chester
Overall Ratings
5 based on 104 reviews
Local independent coffee shop and grilled cheese sandwich bar. Serving decent coffee, craft beers, grilled cheese sandwiches and good vibes in a laid back environment. Sunny garden (Dogs welcome). Neighbourhood bar a short stroll over the river from Chest
Reviewed By itob27
We ordered 3 sandwiches and they were great, we loved them, but when we payed in cash the woman took the money bare handed, no gloves and then continued preparing other sandwiches.First of all we use gloves. Always. Speak to Owain at Essell cleaning and he will confirm we order millions from him. I put my hand in the cheese blend once without them and NEVER AGAIN. There was cheese up my fingernails. It was minging.The thing about these types of reviews is they are utterly pointless.I'm probably not the right person to comment because I eat stuff I find down the back of my sofa BUT I honestly don't know how some people leave the house if they are so fearful of germs.Firstly you got on a plane. Frankly it's a wonder you're not dead! Those things are literally a hot spot of germs and bacteria. Secondly, if you handle ANYTHING that a person before you handled without sterile hands then you are contaminated. Imagine you go to the toilet and then thoroughly wash you hands (for the seventy fifth time that day I imagine) BUT the dirty man before you did a wee wee and then didn't wash his hands, surely if you touch the door handle then you instantly have willy wee wee hands. Then you pull out your chair, you touch your sandwich... The list is endless.Just because you can't see chefs in 'proper' kitchens doesn't mean they are being hygienic. In a small business like mine where we do the cooking, serving & cash handling it would be frankly impossible to never cross those lines but we absolutely do use gloves and I wash my hands so much it's a wonder I have any skin left.Last of all I would like to thank you, because of you I now know there is a germ emoji on my phone and it is excellent.
2. Bean and Cole
Overall Ratings
5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By sleavesley
Had a day out in Chester with my wife without the kids. Dropped them off at school so didnât have time for breakfast. We were going for a pre booked lunch so wanted something light to start the day off.Really welcoming staff. Lovely coffee with a range of pastries and light bites.Would definitely call in again. Happy to support good independent businesses.
1. 1699 Brasserie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
The Townhouse Hotel is proud to introduce the 1699 Brasserie to Chester. Located within the beautiful Georgian Townhouse, the new Brasserie has recently been opened to the public. Inspired by the year that the property was built, the 1699 Brasserie has be
Reviewed By dianefiona
Unfortunatly I was disappointed by the menu and although the servers were lovely and friendly the main meal was quite basic.It was served with a bland sauce over a piece of grilled chicken on a bed of slightly undercooked potatoes. There were no vegetables at all offered No Sunday lunch was on either of the menus I saw.Nice decor just needs a better menu and a more appetising presentation of the dishes.
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