Cafe in Chester

“I found this a hidden gem. Room was great. Staff very helpfull. Price quality equation very good. Food also good. Parking great for the bike. Trucks passing by can disturb light sleeping people, but i am not.”

“We have been coming to Zippy's since my little one was born 5 years ago. Today we attended for the Grotto which was just outstanding. The elves and Santa go above and beyond to make the experience magical. Best Grotto experience around. Thank you Zippy's.”

“Cineworld Broughton is hands down one of the best spots for a movie night in the area! The highlight has to be the 4D cinema experience – it’s next-level. The moving seats, wind, scents, and effects really pull you into the action. Makes watching a film feel like an adventure! The cinema itself is spacious, clean, and well-kept. There’s plenty of parking too, so no stress about finding a spot, even on busy weekends. Loads of food options nearby if you want to grab a bite before or after your movie. Perfect place for families, date nights, or just catching the latest blockbuster with mates. Definitely worth checking out if you haven’t tried the 4D yet – it’s a game changer!”

“Fireworks. Food and atmosphere was brilliant, my sister’s family and my family had a really good time. (Family of 8) Two young girls who looked after the Sunter table were brilliant. Especially the young girl with brown hair, who took over half way through and took desert orders. She was brilliant with the kids. Great night thanks team.”

“Excellent experience to dine here these two nights I stayed in Chester. The first night, I ordered steak, medium rare, the meat was really well prepared. The taste, the seasoning was super tasty. Tonight, my husband and I ordered lamb chops, it was AMAZING!!!! The sauce was so tasty. It’s definitely worth coming again.”

“Lovely little pub, staff really friendly and the food is really good quality. Lovely atmosphere and dog friendly. I'd recommend this to friends and family and wouldn't hesitate to go back”

“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.”

“I received a warm welcome as I popped in to the ship inn today. A very kind gentleman closely resembling Harry Hill even showed me to a fabulous upstairs seating area. This was perfect for a warm summers day as the breeze through the bifolds was most welcome. The food came promptly and was home cooked. On Mondays it’s even half price! A surprise find as I don’t often cross over the river. The Ship Inn is situated on the river Dee bridge. On this occasion I was walking but suspect there’s a small car park opposite. The ground floor is accessible and has a loo situated here for those with mobility or creaky knees you should be fine. Nice beer lovely food and very welcoming staff I highly recommend and won’t leave it so long to cross the river next time!”

“First time having Christmas dinner in a restaurant/pub. What can I say , food was outstanding. The Chef Ryan certainly knows how to prepare and present the dishes. Service was brilliant by Marco who was really friendly and attentive. We enjoyed it so much we are hoping to book again for next year.”

“Gorgeous food! Very friendly and accommodating staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Lovely atmosphere and good value for money. Definitely recommend and will be returning. Katie was a fab server and the chef Alan made our choice of food easier with his recommendations.”

“Just spent a weekend at The Golden Eagle. The room was lovely and breakfast was delicious. All the staff were super friendly and very helpful. Will definitely be returning.”

“Stunning pub. We booked a table here for dinner and it’s a good job we did because the main part of the pub was heaving. Thankfully, they have a small, quaint area for dining bookings, which is where we were sat. The food was unreal. I had the wild mushroom and tarragon soup for starters. It was packed full of flavour and had a perfect consistency. The black pudding sausage roll looked, and apparently tasted, incredible. The braised shoulder of lamb was cooked beautifully, falling apart with the slightest tug. The gravy was so rich and complimented the lamb well. The veg had a good crunch to it, and the carrots were sweet, which worked well with the gravy. It was my first time trying dauphinoise potatoes and I wasn’t a big fan. Were they unpleasant? No. Were they cooked badly? I don’t think so. I likely just don’t like dauphinoise potatoes. The sticky toffee pudding was nice and didn’t seem to be bought in, as desserts so often are. Service was very friendly throughout, although towards the end, as the main pub got packed, we struggled to get the attention of a waitress as they were occupied with that part of the pub. We can’t wait to go back here and sample whatever is on the menu next time we’re in Chester!”

“Had a table for 2 on Sunday 24/08 at 3.30pm. Arrived slightly ahead of time. Table ready. Food delivered in a timely fashion. Wow! Good home cooked Sunday roast. We couldn’t finish it! Staff excellent and friendly! Pub is great and would recommend!”

“I recently shot a party in the function room. The staff were amazing and so friendly. And the food was on another level! The couple who hired me said that the food was one of the most important things to them, and that The Cornerhouse was renowned for their sharing boards. They were NOT wrong!!”

“A bustling craft beer bar with a great selection of beers. The decor is eclectic and comfortable and the vibe is relaxing and friendly. There is a wide range of beers to suit everyone’s taste and prices are reasonable. Service is friendly and efficient.”

“We got a booking for the cabinet club and what a experience it was it felt like a different world inside away from the noise and crowds of people, it was the best thing we did in chester and that's for sure we tried 3 different cocktails each and they was all quality and good prices staff was really friendly and helpful they Sit with you and explain the drinks overall a great time”

“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 of lots of things I love, we had the sharing board and the haloumi fries were AMAZING!! Highly recommend this bar ☺️”

“Absolutely 5 star. Place is gorgeous. Food is amazing. Probably the best meal in the best surroundings I've had. Would absolutely recommend it.”

“We love the Vale Royal Abbey Arms because it’s a large, well-managed pub in a good location, with plenty of parking. Our dog loves it because there’s usually plenty of space in the dog-friendly dining areas and there’s even a dog menu and doggy treat station. The food is very good - I’m a particular fan of the steak and ale pie, and you can have a miniature dessert and coffee if you’ve not got room for a large portion. The service is excellent. We have been looked after several times by Ben - who is particularly thoughtful and efficient.”

“I Visted the Levant kitchen and bar on Monday night while in the area because of previous reviews. These reviews do not lie! The beef burger was incredible with great service and polite servers! I would highly recommend the Levant kitchen and bar.”

“I’ve been to the Farmers Arms a few times, and every time I come I am always greeted with a warm welcome. Dave the owner really makes you feel good the minute you walk through the door. The food is really good and priced very well. I would highly recommend Dave and the team. A community feel pub with plenty of events each week to get involved with.”

“So, first we went to another local restaurant, which didn't have a Christmas dinner ready at lunch time the first day of offering. Anyway, we thought we'd try and get in Nelson's, even though we knew it would be quite busy. The car park was quite full, but even though we had come in two cars, we found parking and went in. Christmas lunches were in full effect and the dine area was full and we couldn't get a party of three until 90 mins later. However, we could sit and be served in the lounge straight away, so we did that. We had the turkey dinner pictured and it was delicious, lots of food and everything was cooked to perfection. The gravy was lovely too. We then had a chocolate and toffee cheesecake for dessert and that was also delicious and a decent portion with a little scoop of ice cream. The staff were great and our waiter had an attention to detail I wasn't expecting. Overall I would recommend highly. My preconceived thoughts were it's going to be pretentious, but it really wasn't.”

“We were waiting for train back to Liverpool and taking our pups to the park for a run. Walked past Costa and thought we would get a cuppa. With us having the pups we sat outside. We finished and then went the bathroom. We were informed then that Hoole Costa had become dog friendly and we could have gone inside. Always good to know when you have a dog.”

“My time with Abbey has been so good I’ve decided to extend another year. The house is really well maintained and they have been very responsive when any faults did crop up. Helen, Kaci and Sonia were all fab to deal with in the office. Overall couldn’t recommend enough, and I have made sure my cousin coming to Chester will use them too!”

“This was a very nice surprise to find a Chinese restaurant inside what I thought was going to be a typical English pub. Having sectioned off what I can only think must have been at one time "the snug", it has now been converted into a little Chinese restaurant with four tables each capable of seating four people, making a nice area for a 16 people group to eat within the building itself ( and certainly more tables available should they be required). There is of course with all Chinese, a takeaway option. For my meal I had chicken fried rice with a satay chicken main dish, and some very fresh and crisp prawn crackers (see photo) with the addition of a nice pint from the pump. Very tasty and quick service along with a pleasant staff. A first (but not last) experience. Loved it”

“Well wat a brilliant ,I won't call it a pub it's a great atmosphere establishment that's got friendliness oozing with pride because everyone is friendly- staff - customers lovely and warm like being in a friendly house. We arrived on Tuesday 7th of January 2025 at Stone villa hotel around the corner from The Royal Oak and was not disappointed in both places. But this Royal Oak is and was absolutely brilliant . Emma,Annie and Phil really know how to look after you and interact with you. Prices of drinks are standard prices for chester area but you should pay this because you interact with friendly staff customers no animosity at all , made to feel safe at all times. The back outside area is brilliant too. We were very sad to come home on the Thursday 9th January because we found 2 great places to come. So I would well recommend anyone to come here and enjoy themselves. Thank you again from Jimmy and maxine liverpool.”

“Best pub in the world. Shannon the best behind the bar and that's a high ber because they're all great. Some of the customers are are great too. Especially the Bagatelle lads”

“Great evening here - we worked our way through a variety of the cocktails and enjoyed all of them! Get in early to secure a spot on Saturday night.”

“Oh my word what a pub! Mental! Never had a pint taste so good. Went down smoother than Barry White necking cream in a jazz bar with Hugh Hefner. Would recommend”

“We ordered for delivery, website was easy and the food was delicious. It arrived hot and on the time provided. We all enjoyed the jumbo platter with bread and sauces. Looking forward to eating in.”