Arista Coffee is a cafe serving fresh coffee, juices squeezed on-site, paninis, toasties, and pastries with friendly staff. Located near Chester bus station with window seating.

Multi-award-winning Mediterranean restaurant and bar on Pepper Street. Two floors, 140 covers. Spanish pinchos, Neapolitan pizzas, homemade pastas, grilled meats, and seafood. Show-stopping tableside Grande Carbonara.

Artisan bakery, deli, and coffee shop on Pepper Street Row, run by the team behind Twenty Eight bistro and Growing at Field28 farm. Freshly baked breads, patisserie, hot breakfast, barista coffee, and a deli fridge with provisions prepared by Chef's Table chefs.

Stylish cocktail bar and restaurant on Watergate Street. Known for its extensive cocktail menu, weekend brunch offerings, and a vibrant atmosphere with DJ sets on Friday and Saturday nights.

Bean & Cole is a specialty coffee shop serving single origin beans from PLOT Roasting and rotating guest coffees, alongside an all-day brunch menu and baked goods from Kookaburra Bakehouse.

A Grade I listed, three-storey black-and-white half-timbered pub dating from 1664, originally the town house of the Earls of Shrewsbury. Real ales and real fires. Currently open just three days a week (Fri-Sun) with no food — kitchen closed permanently.

Italian restaurant chain on Eastgate Street. Serves classic Italian dishes including pasta, pizza, risotto, and desserts in a family-friendly setting.

Stylish cocktail bar and canteen on St John Street. Known for creative cocktails, sharing plates, and a lively weekend atmosphere with DJs. One of Chester's most popular late-night spots.

Relaxed, ingredient-led dining within the 4-star ABode Chester hotel with panoramic views over Chester Racecourse and the Welsh hills. Contemporary small plates, British classics, all-day dining, and afternoon tea.

A casual dining spot serving hearty comfort food made with quality produce, offering pies, stews, breakfasts, and a selection of wines, stouts, lagers, and pale ales.

Cafe located on Bridge Street close to Chester's shopping centre, serving breakfast and other meals with vegetarian options including halloumi, and milkshakes.

Coffee shop in partnership with Snugburys ice cream, located in the Coachworks at Chester Northgate near the cathedral. Serves speciality coffee, cakes, and Snugburys ice cream.

Brown Sugar is an internet cafe offering free WiFi, computer terminals, printing and scanning services. The venue serves freshly prepared homemade food and cakes baked on premises, along with coffee and beverages in a relaxed setting.

Cathedral café in the cloisters, rebranded from the Chester Cathedral Refectory. Light lunches, cakes, and afternoon teas in a historic setting.

Independent café on Northgate Street open from early morning. All-day English and vegetarian breakfasts, cold sandwiches, toasted paninis, tortilla wraps, salads, homemade soup, and afternoon tea. Cakes, scones, and a full coffee menu. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

Café.Com is a relaxed and friendly café in Hoole offering all-day breakfast, paninis, wraps, and baked potatoes for collection and delivery. The venue provides dine-in service and takeaway options with free delivery on orders over £15.

Independent sandwich shop and cafe on St Werburgh Street near the cathedral. Freshly made sandwiches, toasties, coffees, and cakes with eat-in and takeaway. Kids' menu available. Student specials and lunch deals.

Coffee shop on Watergate Street housed in a vaulted building, serving batch brew coffee, sourdough dishes, and sweet treats including gluten-free options.

Award-winning fine dining restaurant on Pepper Street, established 2014. Michelin recommended, National Restaurant Awards 2019, Top 100 Restaurants. Includes Twenty Eight Lounge cocktail bar (happy hour Wed-Fri) and Baked @ Twenty Eight daytime bakery/café. Set lunch from £40, 6-course tasting £75, à la carte dinner. Bread baked daily at their farm in Daresbury.

Independent café serving excellent coffee made from high-quality beans using expert brewing methods, plus cakes, pastries, light snacks and breakfast items. Features a light and airy interior with comfortable seating and outdoor options on Bridge Street.

Independent bar and kitchen on Commonhall Street. Relaxed daytime cafe vibe transitioning to a lively bar in the evenings with cocktails, craft beer, and sharing plates. Features a courtyard garden.

Bar and restaurant in the Coachworks Arcade at Chester Northgate. Part of the national chain known for its eclectic vintage decor, all-day brunch menu, cocktails, and afternoon tea. Warm golden lighting and polished wooden furniture.

French brasserie on Bridge Street serving classic French cooking including prix fixe menus, brunch, steak tartare, and seasonal specials. Relaxed, Parisian-inspired setting.

A Mexican taqueria and dive bar on Watergate Street serving loaded tacos, nachos, and flamboyant cocktails with names like Agent Orange and Tropic Thunder. Lucha libre decor, late-night vibes, and a drinks menu designed like a heavy metal album cover.

Wine bar and bistro on Godstall Lane in the heart of Chester. A relaxed spot for wine, cocktails, and quality food in an intimate setting off the main shopping streets.

Plant-based cafe located at The Lodge on Grosvenor Park Road, serving healthy food and drinks in a relaxing community space.

Frankies is a bar located on Watergate Street in central Chester offering continental beers and wines, with weekend entertainment and a cosy atmosphere.

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern grill on Watergate Street, formerly Meze. Chargrilled meats, mezze platters, and Turkish-inspired dishes in a warm setting.

Garden Social is a coffee house on Catherine Street serving responsibly sourced coffee, breakfast, and toasties during the day, then wine, beer, and small plates in the evening. The venue hosts events including comedy nights, music events, and markets.

An American Southern-style smokehouse on The Groves overlooking the River Dee. Slow-smoked BBQ, craft beers, 25+ bourbons, and cocktails. Riverside terrace with heaters and a kids' cinema room.

Independent specialty coffee roastery and bakery. Completely plant-based at this Northgate Street location with in-house roasted beans, sourdough, and fresh pastries baked daily at their Bridge Street bakery. Cashless, dog-friendly.

Upmarket brasserie inside the Chester Grosvenor Hotel on Eastgate Street. Serves modern European cuisine in an elegant setting beneath the famous Eastgate Clock. One of Chester's finest dining destinations.

Specialist coffee shop offering baked goods, breakfast and brunch, with eat-in or take-away options. Dog friendly, operating Mon-Sat 9-5 and Sun 10-3.

Small, casual shop serving caffeinated drinks plus breakfast & lunch fare like salads & sandwiches.

Seafood-focused bistro on Cuppin Street specialising in moules frites (mussels and chips) served multiple ways. Also offers steaks, fish, and classic French bistro dishes.

MRKT Café is a traditional café located in Chester Indoor Market offering breakfast, coffees and drinks during the day, with Mediterranean mezze boards and kebabs served in the evenings.

Small specialty coffee shop on Lower Bridge Street with a distinctive speakeasy-style back room. Serves Climpson & Sons espresso and filter coffee with artisan cakes and pastries. Known for its calm, laid-back atmosphere.

Mediterranean and Greek brasserie on Watergate Street. Extensive menu covering meze, grills, kebabs, classics like moussaka and kleftiko, plus bottomless brunch and Sunday roasts. Summer set menu and midweek deals.

Iconic 400-seat restaurant, bar, and live music venue on Pepper Street, housed in a grand Grade II listed building with a neoclassical Greek facade. Spans three floors with a stylish restaurant, cocktail bar, live music lounge, and south-facing rooftop terrace.

Grade II listed space for 400 diners to enjoy grill dining to the regular accompaniment of music.

Chester's most fashionable independent cocktail bar and eatery on Watergate Street. Small plates, bottomless brunch, and a pink paradise of cocktails.

Panna Coffee is a cafe on Watergate Street serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch items including porridge, omelettes, sandwiches, and coffee. The venue is located below ground level next to a gym.

Authentic Turkish cafe and bazaar on Watergate Row. Speciality Turkish coffees, teas, a full Turkish wine list, and a mezze-and-mains menu. Good Food Award winner.

Pink Lettuce is a plant-based restaurant and bar located on the Historical Rows above Bridge Street, offering a diverse menu including Sunday roasts and tasting menus.

Popular Italian chain on Eastgate Row offering classic pizzas, pastas, and salads. Known for its dough balls and wood-fired style pizzas in a relaxed setting.

Award-winning Spanish tapas bar on Northgate Street. Authentic small plates, Spanish wines, sherries, and vermut in a cosy setting. Card payments only, 10% discretionary service charge.

PressBox Sandwich&Coffee Bar serves paninis made to order and coffee at its Grosvenor Street location, offering meal deals that include a panini, two sides and a drink.

Rosette-awarded plant-based restaurant on Eastgate Street in the Rows. Chester's premier vegan eatery with Mediterranean and East Asian-inspired cuisine. Creative, beautifully presented dishes using seasonal ingredients.

Independent Latin-Asian bar and restaurant on Pepper Street. Japanese-Peruvian fusion with sharing plates, hand-rolled sushi, taquitos, and expertly crafted cocktails. Moody atmosphere with DJs and live musicians. Home to one of Chester's most comprehensive tequila collections.

National chain bar and restaurant on Bridge Street. Offers cocktails, prosecco, pub classics, and brunch in a spacious, modern setting in the heart of the city centre.

St Peter's Cafe is a community cafe in Chester city centre serving quality coffee, fresh food, cakes, and toasties in a historic building designed as a welcoming space for relaxation, reading, and meeting others.

Stixx Alfresco Bar & Braai is Chester's only South African bar and braai restaurant, serving grilled meat and drinks.

An independently run canalside freehouse in a Grade II listed Georgian warehouse on the Shropshire Union Canal. Live music venue, art gallery, real ales, European beers, and a full restaurant upstairs.

A Brunning & Price pub in a Georgian mansion designed by Thomas Harrison, overlooking Chester Racecourse. Expect real ales, hearty British food, and a large garden terrace with views of the Roodee.

Popular bar and restaurant on St Werburgh Street near the cathedral. Part of the national chain known for hanging kebabs, botanical cocktails, and live acoustic music. Set across multiple floors with a rooftop terrace.

The Cafe at The Walls serves homemade light lunches, sandwiches, and sweet treats, located by Chester's Roman Walls on Lower Bridge Street. The café offers coffee and afternoon teas, with seating that provides views of the ancient walls.

Historic 19th-century coaching inn on Northgate Street. Award-winning restaurant, bar, and boutique hotel. Extensive drinks menu, food served daily, Sunday roasts, and race day brunches. The Heart of Chester since 2006.

Canal-side pub in the Grade II listed Georgian Steam Mill on the Shropshire Union Canal. Sister venue to The Coach House. British-inspired kitchen with beer-battered cod, sticky pig cheeks, and signature burgers. Handcrafted cocktails, rotating cask ales, and canal-side outdoor seating.

Charming gastro pub in the heart of Hoole. Locally sourced food with small plates, classics, pizzas, and Sunday roasts. Cocktail menu. Pub quiz nights. Tuesday pizza specials. Indian Night menu available.

Independent botanical coffee shop in Chester's historic Watergate Row. All-day brunch, handcrafted specialty coffee, and a wide range of teas surrounded by plants and flowers. Walk-ins only. Won Best Coffee Shop/Cafe at the Customer Service Awards 2025.

Large Joseph Holt family-friendly pub on Liverpool Road near Bache station and the Countess of Chester Hospital. Award-winning beers, pizza menu, breakfast on weekends, small plates, and pub classics. Beer garden, dog friendly, disabled access. Food served Mon-Fri 12-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm.

Riverside cafe on the banks of the River Dee serving classic English dishes made with quality ingredients, including breakfast and brunch served indoors and terrace menu served outdoors.

Sizzling Pubs family-friendly pub on Heath Road in Upton. Bold-flavoured food from stacked burgers to sizzling skillets, flatbreads, loaded spuds, and pub classics. Beer garden, sports TV, breakfast menu. Food served daily.

Caribbean restaurant and bar at Chester Northgate on Princess Street. National chain serving jerk chicken, curried goat, roti wraps, Caribbean cocktails, and rum punch. Known for its 2-for-1 cocktail happy hour.

Independent tea rooms, coffee shop, and restaurant on St John Street. Serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, cakes, and afternoon tea in a cosy, traditional setting.