The 30 Best Grill pub in Cheshire

“We’ve just had an incredible meal. I tried the wagu ribeye which is a great recent(ish) addition to the menu - highly recommended. Our waitress was the lovely Abbie who was as very attentive and made us giggle. Thanks Abbie and team for a great post-shopping dinner!”

“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.”

“Even though I have been for a few nights out in Parkgate during the last few years, I've only just gone in to The Red Lion! I wasn't sure what to expect but oh wow...I was pleasantly surprised and had a wonderful evening. It is warm, welcoming and friendly from the start. There is a cosy open log fire, a vast array of drinks to choose from, good wines, great non-alcoholic beer selection and comfy seats. We were a few seats short for our group but the manager went out of his way to re-arrange a few things and make it work for us...and he did so with a smile and a great attitude. He made sure to talk to the locals and overall this place just has that really honest, decent feeling you want from a local pub. It's recently been redecorated I believe and it looks really great in there, there is also plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the stunning Parkgate view. This pub is a must on your visit to Parkgate.”

“Great service and good prices highly recommend”

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

“Had a great experience at TGI Fridays today! I ordered the beef tortillas, pasta and fries everything was delicious. Our server Sophie was amazing, so friendly and attentive. It was my birthday and the team made it really special with a free cake, a cute balloon hat and a fun birthday song! Great atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend!”

“Great value pub grub, they do non alcoholic pitchers for £5.99 and 2 for £12.99 mains. Trifle baked Alaska was nice and tangy. Don't forget blue light card for 15% off food if you have it. Ordering from the app was easy. Food came out hot and quick. Cheap and cheerful.”

“Visited it for the first time because of a buy one get one free coupon. Food were nice at great value and staff were friendly. Would definitely be going again and recommend to anyone. Love the full rack of ribs .”

“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!”

“I would highly recommend people coming here the food is amazing 2nd time we have ordered here and its on point definitely best quality takeaway in widnes”

“Good menu choices, meal was of good quality and plentiful. The desserts were delicious, with my adult granddaughter saying it was the best chocolate fudge cake she had ever tasted. My raspberry bakewell tart and custard was the best I've ever tasted. At least four cask beers on offer and good lager choice as well. Service was exceptional being both friendly and attentive.”

“Had a great morning here. Enjoyed a delicious breakfast with my lovely friends. We were well looked after by Jamie, who was so pleasant and attentive. I can highly recommend visiting the Ring o Bells, Daresbury.”

“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.”

“First time going out for Christmas Day dinner and so glad we chose the Harvester. On arrival we received a lovely warm welcome. The three courses of food were excellent and we were looked after brilliantly by the whole Harvester team. Thank you for making the day so special.”

“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.”

“I came here today for my birthday meal with all the family and the service was brilliant! the food was amazing and staff were so great and attentive. We were a big group and the service was quick and overall we had a great experience”

“Always come here when on this part of town, often when we've been to Whitby Park across the road. Staff are always friendly and welcoming. I like the beer garden on a hot summer's day. Today we stopped off for a quick drink and a snack to eat, and if we hadn't needed to be somewhere else, we would've had stayed for a proper course of dinner. My Mam was very impressed with the place and she liked the chilled atmosphere. She said that she'd be coming again next time her and my Dad visit us”

“Awesome food, ambience, and especially service. Mark, Leon, and Reece were excellent in front of house, and Dan, Alex, and Harrison made sure the food was perfect. Dogs were very welcomed and clearly felt comfortable.”

“Amazing place to dine for lunch with lovely views and a wonderful interior. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. Staff were friendly helpful and on it despite the business.”

“Nice friendly pub that serves good quality food and the staff go out of their way to be helpful. Had a great meal and they kept the kitchen open a bit later so we could have a dessert. This will become a regular haunt when we are visiting our daughter in future.”

“Absolutely gorgeous food and couldn't ask for better service, Dalton our server is so lovely service with a smile and very welcoming....came for our anniversary and the desert defeated us!! The apple pie is bigger than you think......definitely having another visit next week.....the belly pork is a must, highly recommend”

“I love this place, it's one of my favourite restaurants. I usually come here with my son who's 16, as he loves eating here. We've been on a Monday a few times during half term when it's half price. Great value, friendly staff. Can't fault it. I hope it reopens when restaurants are allowed to open again, as we'd love to have another meal here.”

“Didnt eat here but the beer was great! Lovely beer garden that is very large! Plenty of seating, nice atmosphere in and outside. Good music, they had a DJ on who was very friendly and i think was running the quiz. Bar staff were really nice. Parking nearby. All in all, a nice little evening!”

“Had a great visit here. Food was really nice, served hot, tasted great and was good value for money. Nice drinks selection and not overly priced like a lot of places. The service made our visit though. Charlotte our waitress was fantastic. She was happy, smiley, polite and went out of her way to ensure we had everything we needed. She even came back after we had our meals to ensure everything was OK. The restaurant was busy and she was running round all over the place ( a great employee, just what a busy pub needs). Look forward to our next visit.”

“We needed somewhere to eat before visiting Chester Zoo lights and this was the closest place I could find, so we weren't expecting a great deal. This place far exceeded expectation, the burger we had is one of if not the best I've had and my 11 year old grandson told the waitress he would give the restaurant a 5 star rating. We would definitely go again.”

“Went in for dinner after wet day at the zoo. Pub was nice and warm when walked in and straight away the smell of the food in carvery smelt fantastic. Bar staff were welcoming young lady that served me I think was called Lindsey. We all ordered a soft drink and carvery each( 3 adults 2 children) chefs working on carvery one was Kenny didn't catch the other lads name but both were very pleasant. Young lady called Ellie brought are deserts who was also very attentive and smilie.”

“A great pub in the heart of Chester with some nice outdoor seating on a large patio overlooking the canal. Staff were friendly. A great place to people watch.”

“Staff are absolute gems! Super friendly and accommodating. Massive thank you to Donna and Chloe- both were so friendly, helpful, and chatty (you both better go on that ghost hunt we recommended!). Food was good and tasty. Smaller selection for the all you can eat breakfast but was restocked frequently when things ran out and tasted great.”

“We had breakfast on this occasion. Breakfast lovely and service. Coffee machine kept packing in but staff were always on it. Was busier than what I thought it would be Friday morning. Great atmosphere.”