The 30 Best Bar pub in Chester

“My dinner is the bestttt love so much, tasty food, quality, pretty good and nice service”

“I would recommend booking before arriving for a Sunday roast as this place was absolutely buzzing! The soup of the day was melt in your mouth delicious and flavoured perfectly! We tried the chicken, pork and beef roasts. They were equally amazing. I preferred the chicken as it came with crispy skin. The pork came with wonderful crackling if that's your bag. You cannot leave here without having pudding. The brownie, cheesecake and toffee pudding were out of this world. The kitchen is on point with timing and the wait staff did them proud despite how busy it was. Lovely, warm, welcoming and worth a visit for sure. You won't regret it!”

“Absolutely love this place , beautiful food, 2 for 1 on cocktails. A relaxing atmosphere and great staff.”

“Can’t compliment them enough. The food is excellent and the variety is eclectic, from mussels to Chilli. Great pub food at sensible prices and the beer is also priced sensibly. You can sit outside or in but the tables inside do seem to be reserved by regulars which might be a bit off putting when you walk in as you can see a sea of reserved signs! Staff are great and helpful too the sharing platter for starters was excellent. Haven’t tried the desserts but they looked good. Ant understand why people would chose anywhere else in Hoole for lunch”

“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”

“Visited Chester for the Christmas markets and popped in for some lunch when it started raining. Beautifully cooked fish and chips and much faster this time even though we could see you were very busy The 2 girls on shift (sarah and meg) were efficient and worked so well together. They kept us topped up with a little table service, all whilst making sure all the other tables were happy. Sarah came and had a little chat with us and we learnt that she was the manager. She spoke highly about her pub and her team. We can see all the little changes that have been implemented over the last few months are working well. We visit a couple of times a month and the pub has always been great. But I was particularly impressed with our entire visit this time. Sarah you are brilliant at what you do and have done for this pub.”

“Bottomless brunch was well worth its value. We’re given a pastry, two smaller portions of our choice, unlimited drinks and a dessert shot. Staff were so nice.”

“recently had a burger that was an absolute standout. The patty was perfectly cooked—juicy on the inside with a great sear on the outside—and packed with rich, beefy flavour. The bun was soft yet sturdy enough to hold everything together, and the toppings were fresh and well-balanced, adding texture without overpowering the meat. Every bite felt indulgent but thoughtfully put together. What really elevated the experience was the service from Lauren Howarth. She was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, making sure everything was just right without being intrusive. Her positive attitude and professionalism added a lot to the overall meal and made the visit even more enjoyable. All in all, it was a fantastic burger paired with excellent service—definitely a meal I’d be happy to come back for.”

“We visited this lovely country pub and had an excellent experience from start to finish. The waitress (Beth) looking after us was absolutely fantastic—friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful. Nothing was too much trouble for her, which really made the visit feel special. We tried the fried Brie to start, which was delicious and full of flavour. Others tried the Patè which only had a small improvement we’d suggest which is serving it with a little more bread, but it certainly didn’t take away from how enjoyable it was. Despite our group ordering six roast dinners, all with different meats, the food arrived in good time. The portions were generous, everything was piping hot, and the flavours were spot on. The standout dish for us was the cauliflower cheese—honestly the best we’ve ever had! Desserts were lovely too. The cheesecake tasted great, though the base was slightly harder than we prefer. The brownies, however, were a huge hit and disappeared quickly! The pub itself was very clean and welcoming, and the easy, convenient parking made the visit even smoother. Overall, a fantastic meal with great service. We’ll definitely be returning!”

“Dave and Ffion gave an amazing welcome. Adam in the kitchen delivered this masterpiece! I couldn’t fault anything. Lovely visit.”

“We both had the steak and honestly WOW. absolutely beautiful. our server Molly was so lovely and friendly and very attentive and service was super quick. The steak is honestly on par with miller and carter for a fraction of the price. absolutely phenomenal. wine was amazingly priced considering the quality. definitely recommend this place, lovely staff, lovely food, lovely atmosphere and great quick service.”

“Very much enjoyed a sweet treat and fruit juice on my visit. The service was perfect and all the staff attentive and friendly. The surroundings; a little bit of old fashioned luxury. I was seated at 11.45am and the restaurant was really starting to fill up by 12.15pm so I would recommend booking in advance if possible. The caramel, chocolate and crumble tart shown was heavenly!”

“Great staff , very friendly and great beer”

“Been coming here for many years before it was a Green King pub. First visit under the Green King ownership and it didn't disappoint, quite the opposite. I need to mention the chap with the beard behind the bar on the evening of Thursday 20th November, what a pleasure he was. Fantastic friendly service a breath of fresh air. Food and drink were fab too. Been to Green Kings all over the country and this was one of the best. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“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.”

“Great little pub. Friendly and decent pool table and roast dinner on a sunday r yummy”

“Had a 1 night stay here and it was absolutely incredible. Deserves more than 5 stars! The service, the food, the atmosphere.. all AMAZING! They were so accommodating as I was booking for my partners birthday, they made it extra special and the service was just perfect. The food is outstanding, one of the best meals we’ve had. It’s over a 2 and a half hour drive from us but we wouldn’t hesitate to stay again! Would totally recommend. Thank you :)”

“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”

“Kayleigh and Alex smashed it good was amazing service brilliant - The Mussels and fries with sour dough bread are a winner, the price of the food soo reasonable! Love the place , highly recommend it - hope you can get in - went on a Monday it was rammed!!!”

“Had a lovely date night dinner. I had 'Philly cheese' grilled beef steak with skin on fries, grilled tomato and mushrooms on a bed of sizzling onions with a peppercorn sauce”

“Absolute brilliant spot to stop off at for the night, or however long you’re in Chester for. Even if you’re from Chester and looking for some down time I would highly recommend this place. It’s positioned in the most convenient spot, with a great rooms, a great restaurant and great staff. Me and my partner enjoyed our stay here very much. Thank you guys!”

“Had a blast last night. Great atmosphere, Great music. The bouncers were super nice. Definitely coming back”

“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!”

“Food was delicious could have eaten more if we're staying longer but great for snack type meal good service by staff”

“We have been coming to Chester lakes from the very start when you used to drive to your peg/camping spot. We have seen so many changes and not all for the better unfortunately. The fishing is great. Charlie and Mark are so kind and really do go above and beyond for visitors. Unfortunately camping has been limited to 4 pitches. No campervans which is sad as we used to love coming in our campervan to the woodlands. We looked into buying a caravan and leasing a pitch but was shocked at how much the owner wants. Starting at £2750 for the part where you're very close to other vans to £4000 near lake. Fees do not inc electricity and you cannot rent your van to help cover the fees. Our friends have a caravan in Barmouth with swimming pool, entertainment and beach next to site with electricity/water inc and they pay 3500 a year and can rent out. I think the rates here should inc electricity and fishing for these fees. We've had so many beautiful memories here and we're sad they'll be no campervan trips here anymore. Common wood is going to benefit massively regarding the changes Chester lakes has made reading the reviews. Real shame”

“My husband and I enjoyed a lovely lunch here today. Food was delicious and we received excellent service from Nancy! She was so attentive and ensured everything was perfect for us!”

“Venue Hire Review: My dad recently passed away and we wanted somewhere private to hold a Celebration of Life with his family and friends. I therefore reached out to a few places to find out what they could offer and enquire about the room and buffet options they had available. The Holiday Inn Chester West replied quite quickly, but most importantly they offered their condolences before going into any kind of sales pitch, which the other companies did not. Harriet sent us a lovely Celebration of Life brochure and said that we were welcome to visit to see the room available, so we arranged to take my mum up a couple of days later. We were extremely impressed with what was on offer for the price and therefore paid the deposit there and then. On the day itself the service provided exceeded our expectations. The room was beautifully decorated and just the right size for our guests. The food was delicious and plentiful and there was a great choice available to suit all tastes. There was a Bluetooth speaker available, so we created a Spotify playlist of some of my dads favourite songs which helped to create a lovely atmosphere and the staff also helped us to set up a photo display that I had created, along with a beautiful memory table. All of the staff were absolutely brilliant and I cannot thank them enough for helping us arrange a lovely Celebration of Life during what was a difficult and emotional time for us all.”

“Visited for the first time today for my dinner in work. My work colleagues have had takeaway from here before they told me it was really good. The restaurant wasnt your average chargrill house, it was really warm and had a rustic vibe to it. I ordered the 6oz cheeseburger with sweet chilli sauce and fries. Being a well travelled and massive foodie I've got to say this was without a doubt the best cheeseburger I've had in years! Absolutely gorgeous food! Way better than anything else I've found in Chester even the posh new food courts where the old bus stop used to be. Staff was very friendly and explained what shwarma was to me and even let us try the cold Greek drink they serve in like a milkshake mixer free of charge to see if we liked it. 100% I will be visiting regularly from now on. My only negative thing i can think of is that I haven't been to this place sooner!”

“Had this amazing curry box from Amantola last Friday. It came with a chicken in a delicious curry sauce, Donna meat, vegetables and curried chips. It came with a side of flatbreads and was great for sharing with the family. We always have a Friday night curry from here and it’s always excellent! Maroosh makes sure everything is delivered fresh.”

“Started the day here for a friend's 50th birthday and watch the rugby. Very clean, comfy place, lots of room and seating. Friendly staff and great range of drinks, even quality whisky, bonus for me and would definitely visit again Did eat here so can't comment on the food”