Independent live music venue tucked away in Rufus Court off Northgate Street. Hosts gigs, comedy nights, and DJ sets across two floors with a courtyard beer garden. One of Chester's most loved grassroots music venues.

Assembly Bar is a venue on Watergate Street serving cocktails and food. It welcomes dogs and offers dining and drinks in a friendly environment.

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.

Underground cellar bar beneath the Grade II listed Watergate House, opened March 2026. Run by Pubs Limited, offering cocktails, craft beers, wines, and deli-style sharing platters in a relaxed, drinks-first atmosphere.

Basement cocktail lounge in the historic Bishop Lloyd's House on The Rows. Vaulted brick rooms, iconic cocktails, happy hour deals, and cocktail masterclasses. Popular for groups and celebrations.

Specialist craft beer bottle shop and taproom on Watergate Street. Offers a rotating selection of craft beers from local and international breweries, available to drink in or take away.

Craft beer and wine bar on Christleton Road with an extensive range of around 100 beers — 10 keg lines, 3 cask lines, and stocked fridges for drink in and takeaway. Closed Mondays.

Italian-style bar and eatery in Rufus Court off Northgate Street. Serves prosecco, Italian wines, cocktails, and a menu of Italian-inspired dishes and sharing boards.

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.

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.

Co.Co is a bar located at 110 Foregate Street that offers venue hire and accepts bookings.

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.

Craft beer and gin bar in the Chester Rows on Watergate Row North. Offers a curated selection of craft beers, artisan gins, cocktails, and live music in a characterful Rows-level setting.

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.

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

Imposing Victorian black-and-white building near Northgate arch, reopened in 2025 as a hotel with cafe and gaming zone after being closed for 5 years. Historic site straddling the old Roman road.

The Green House is a cosy European tapas restaurant and cocktail bar serving small plates, creative vegetarian dishes, vegan options, and meat and fish plates, alongside a diverse wine selection featuring Eastern European varieties. The venue is dog-friendly and offers outdoor dining.

Chester's first micropub, in a former electrical repair shop on Garden Lane. Up to three cask ales (Ossett White Rat is a regular), keg and bottled craft beers, and real ciders. Bar made from reclaimed pallets, cosy side room with sofas. Independent and family-owned.

Single-room craft beer bar on Faulkner Street. Eclectic range of bottled beers, craft keg lines, wines, spirits, and cocktails. Dog friendly. Part of the Homebrew Tap chain from the Wirral.

Independent live music bar on Northgate Street run by Jackie and Dave. Regular blues, rock, and country acts play throughout the week, with live music Tuesdays, rhythm and blues on Thursdays, and open mic on Saturdays. Sister venue Jax On The Square sits round the corner on Town Hall Square with outdoor seating.

Cocktail bar on Watergate Row, formerly known as Amber Lounge. Tiki-inspired bar with creative cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere in the historic Chester Rows.

A boutique cocktail bar with a rock-and-roll theme — moody red lighting, indie soundtrack, and flamboyant cocktails. Popular Saturday bottomless brunches with unlimited cocktails and Neapolitan pizza.

Neighbourhood social and drinking den on Watergate Row. Eleven years in Chester, known for inventive cocktails and a relaxed vibe. Home to The Cabinet Club — a secret speakeasy hidden behind closed doors. Ask for The Caretaker.

Upbeat haunt with vintage-chic style offering unique cocktails, craft beer & Spanish bar snacks.

A cocktail bar at Chester Market serving craft beers, wines, and liquor with a design inspired by the historic Coachworks Arcade arches and named after architect T.M. Lockwood & Sons.

Intimate jazz bar on Godstall Lane recreating the ambiance of early 1900s speakeasies. Features vinyl jazz, candlelight, vintage memorabilia, craft cocktails, and a curated selection of wines and beers. 18+ only.

Two-storey craft keg bar and sports/music venue in Music Hall Passage off Northgate Street. Large selection of craft keg beers, extensive spirits, artisan cocktails, and multiple HD sports TVs. Live music, DJ nights, and student promos.

Quirky independent cocktail bar on Northgate Street serving small plates from around the world with an emphasis on health and sustainability. Cocktails, shots, whiskey, beer and cider. Live music on Fridays. Sunday roasts available 1pm-7pm.

Popular bar on Foregate Street, a firm favourite with racegoers, locals, and tourists. Homemade pies and soups, live music and events. Lively atmosphere.

Craft beer and cocktail bar on St John Street, part of the Social Pub & Kitchen group. Known for its relaxed vibe, craft beers, creative cocktails, and street food-inspired menu.

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.

Independent wine and cocktail bar on Bridge Street Row East. French-inspired with a focus on natural wines, craft beers, and artisan cocktails. Features live music and a relaxed Rows-level atmosphere.

Specialist wine bar, tap room, and bottle shop in Handbridge, a short stroll over the Old Dee Bridge. Extensive wine list, craft keg beers, and tasting events. Cheese & charcuterie boards, hummus & bread boards with oil, balsamic dip, and olives. Dog friendly. Cosy and intimate atmosphere.

Modern wine bar and artisanal coffee shop on Northgate Street, sister venue to The Flat Earth. Repurposed antique cabinetry seating, a small stage for acoustic performances, and al fresco tables. Craft beer, natural wines, and artisanal food from 11am to midnight.

Retro-themed cocktail bar with creative drinks, bottled beers, and shots. Features The Gold Room - Chester's only private karaoke room with its own bar and bartender. Live sports daily, pub quiz Thursdays, free pool Sundays, student discount Sun-Thu.

Intimate 1920s speakeasy cocktail bar hidden on Watergate Street. Art deco furnishings, vintage book menus, and expertly crafted cocktails for around 20 guests. Live jazz accompanies the drinks.

Gin bar in a 1652 building on Watergate Street with over 400 gins, vintage cocktails, craft beer, wine and champagne. Walk-in gin tasting experiences available.

Late-night cocktail bar on St John Street below the New Blossoms Hotel. Expertly crafted cocktails spanning multiple decades, with live music on Saturdays and DJs on Friday and Saturday nights until 3am.

Chester's only rooftop bar on the 8th and 9th floors of Pepper Street car park. Features a retractable all-weather roof, heated cabanas, street food traders, cocktails and craft beer, plus games including shuffleboard and beer pong.

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.

Spinners Chester is a social games bar offering duckpin bowling, electric darts, shuffleboard, clayshot, interactive golf and electric boules, alongside artisan pizzas, burgers and cocktails. Located on Frodsham Street in Chester city centre, it caters to families, date nights, parties and corporate events.

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

Independent cocktail and wine bar near Kitchen Street. Intimate, relaxed setting with a focus on quality drinks.

Award-winning cocktail bar on Watergate Street, recognised as a UK Top 50 One to Watch 2026. Features signature cocktails, DJs, and a late-night bar experience. One of Chester's most exciting new cocktail destinations.

Craft beer bar and bottle shop on Foregate Street. 10 rotating beer taps, 4 cider taps, and over 400 bottled and canned beers. Tasting events, tap takeovers, and a friendly atmosphere. Dog friendly.

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 Cabinet Club is a speakeasy-style bar located within Liquor and Co. on Watergate Street, operating Thursday to Saturday with extended late hours and available for private hire by request.

Quirky, independent cocktail bar hidden above Paysan on Bridge Street Row. Features an eclectic, fantasy-inspired interior with creative cocktails and a unique atmosphere. One of Chester's most distinctive hidden bars.

Intimate cocktail bar on City Road near Chester station. A more down-to-earth alternative to the city centre cocktail bars, with a focus on quality drinks in a relaxed underground setting.

Lively bar on City Road near Chester station. Popular spot for pre-drinks and sports viewing with a casual, pub-style atmosphere.

Modern bar and restaurant in a medieval Rows building on Bridge Street Row East. A 36-seat venue in keeping with the age and vibe of the historic building.

The Emporium Deli is a deli, bar and restaurant in Westminster Park specializing in British cheese, charcuterie, and artisan products. It operates as a wine bar and casual eatery with daytime service and evening events.

Conspiracy-themed cocktail and craft beer bar on Newgate Street, opened 2024 in the former Plumbers Arms. Deceptively spacious venue extending back to Chester city walls with two outdoor seating areas. Dog-friendly. All cocktails £11.

New bar on Foregate Street opened December 2025 in the former Revolution premises. Lagers, ales, spirits, wines, and cocktails. Open from 2pm daily.

Lounge-style bar at the Bawn Lodge Hotel on Hoole Road. Rotating cask ales from Salopian, Merlin, and Mobberley at competitive prices. Locally sourced, seasonal, homemade food served daily 12-8pm. Sunday roasts (booking advised). Large beer garden with heaters and covered areas. Family friendly until 9pm, no under-18s after 9pm.

Classic panelled Georgian drawing room bar inside Oddfellows Chester boutique hotel on Lower Bridge Street. Cocktails, fine wines, champagne, and light bites. Features an outdoor Secret Garden and afternoon tea Wednesday to Saturday.

Independently owned two-floor American-style sports bar on Bell Tower Walk. Multiple large-screen TVs showing NFL, football and rugby, two full-size shuffleboards, pool tables, and board games. Burgers, dirty fries, wings, craft beers and cocktails.

A grand Victorian railway hotel built in 1860, opposite Chester Station. The V&A Lounge serves cocktails, afternoon tea, and bar bites. A hidden terrace garden provides an oasis in the city centre. Past guests include Charles Dickens.

Wine shop and bar in Chester's historic 13th-century crypted cellars beneath Watergate Street. Over 40 wines by the glass, champagne, spirits, and small plates. Award-winning — Hybrid Retailer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards.

Fine Indian dining on Pepper Street with authentic and contemporary dishes. Luxe, opulent interior with golden finishes and dark leather seating. Signature curries, biryanis, and tandoor-grilled mains.

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.

Long-established Indian restaurant on Lower Bridge Street. Serves traditional balti dishes, tandoori specialities, and classic Indian curries in a cosy city centre setting.

Contemporary Indian and Nepalese restaurant near Chester station on Steam Mill Street, overlooking the Shropshire Union Canal. Modern takes on classic subcontinental dishes in a canalside setting.

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

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.

Brewski Chester serves North American comfort food including burgers, steaks, slow-cooked meats, and desserts, with seasonal menu chapters featuring British Wagyu.

A Roman specialities restaurant and bar located on Chester Rows, serving authentic Roman cuisine made with local produce. Open Monday-Sunday from 12:00 (closing 22:00-23:00 depending on day).

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.

Well-established Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant on Brook Street. Traditional curries, tandoori specialities, and balti dishes in a casual setting. Popular for takeaway and dining in.

Classic French bistro on Northgate Street. A Chester institution serving traditional French dishes including steak frites, moules marinière, croque monsieur, and French onion soup at accessible prices.

Family-run fast-food business specialising in Dutch-style twice-cooked hand-chipped chips served in cones with over 21 dips and sauces. Also offers chicken, Dutch snacks, milkshakes, beers, and ciders. Eat-in and takeaway.

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.

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

Hamayuu is a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar on Watergate Street offering dine-in and takeaway service. The chefs and staff bring over 20 years of experience in Japanese cuisine.

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.

Turkish BBQ and kebab restaurant on Brook Street. Serves charcoal-grilled kebabs, mixed grills, lahmacun, pide, and traditional Turkish starters.

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.

Italian restaurant and pizzeria on Lower Bridge Street. Serves authentic Italian dishes, wood-fired pizzas, pasta, and Italian desserts in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

Maray Chester serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern small plates designed to share, located on Northgate Street. The menu includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, alongside cocktails and wine, with a weekday lunch menu available at £19.95.

British and Irish beef is used by this chain steakhouse offering specials and a kids' menu.

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.

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.

All-you-can-eat Chinese buffet restaurant on Newgate Street. Over 120 authentic dishes daily with live cooking stations. Weekday lunch from £14.99, children under 3 eat free.

Newly refurbished Italian restaurant and bar next to the Grosvenor Shopping Centre. Open kitchen, cocktail bar, wine boutique, and Chester's first Prosecco bar plus an alfresco terrace. Classic Italian dishes using seasonal produce.

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.

Poco is a small plate restaurant and bar located on Faulkner Street, serving dishes including pizzette, gnocchi, and various small plates with a daily changing menu.

Chester's first dedicated poke bowl spot. Fresh Hawaiian poke bowls, açaí bowls, matcha, smoothies and coffee on Northgate Street.

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.

Award-winning country pub and restaurant in Christleton village. Traditional British to Mediterranean dishes, stone-baked pizzas, and fabulous Sunday roasts. Locally sourced ingredients including Dave Joinson meats. Extensive beer garden.

Award-winning Brazilian churrasco steakhouse on Newgate Street. Rodizio-style dining with 18 premium cuts carved tableside, gourmet salad bar, and a la carte options. Under-10s eat free.

Family-run Italian restaurant celebrating 55 years on St Werburgh Street. Authentic pasta, pizza, fish, and meat dishes with an al fresco beer garden serving aperitivo snacks, spritz cocktails, and draught Italian beers. Two-course lunch menu for £14.50.

Independent Thai tapas restaurant on Foregate Street. Bold Thai flavours in tapas-style sharing portions. Signature cocktails, wine, and beer. Cosy and vibrant atmosphere.

Spanish-inspired tapas and charcuterie bar on Bridge Street, opened November 2024 on the former Boheme site. Serves authentic tapas, cured meats, Spanish wines, and sherries.

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 family-run restaurant since 2006 in a converted Victorian canal warehouse. Ground floor features Chester's first Teppanyaki restaurant with chefs cooking at the table. Upper floors serve authentic Thai curries, stir-fries, and noodle dishes across three floors.

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.

Intimate, innovative Modern European restaurant with rustic exposed bricks and wooden furniture.

Award-winning authentic Neapolitan pizzeria on Watergate Street under the Chester Rows. Named one of Europe's top 50 pizza restaurants. Uses traditional Neapolitan methods with imported Italian ingredients and a wood-fired oven.

Authentic Japanese restaurant on Upper Northgate Street serving fresh sushi, sashimi, ramen, poke bowls, bao buns and more. Offers dine-in, takeaway and online ordering.

Japanese noodle and rice restaurant on Foregate Street. Fresh noodles, rice dishes, and Asian street food. Eat in or takeaway.

Thai street food restaurant on Bridge Street. Serves authentic Thai dishes including pad thai, curries, stir-fries, and Thai salads in a casual, vibrant setting.

Historic Grade I listed building dating from 1494, believed to be the oldest surviving intact medieval house in Chester. Family-owned Spanish tapas restaurant and bar with Mediterranean flavours, seating for 70 guests plus a secret garden.

Award-winning fine dining restaurant within Hotel Indigo Chester. Specialises in wild, sustainable British produce — dry-aged beef and wild venison grilled over oak and beech logs. Two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence and Michelin Guide listed.

Classic modern British brasserie on Newgate Street, part of The Ivy Collection. Since 1917. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and late-night cocktails. 163 covers with sunlit terrace.

The Sandbar Seafood Shack is a restaurant in Chester's Indoor Market offering coastal seafood for eat-in or takeaway.

Authentic Turkish restaurant and bar on Eastgate Row, serving fresh Turkish cuisine with a full cocktail programme. Independent venue in Chester's famous medieval Rows galleries. Lunch and dinner daily with table service.

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.

Manhattan-inspired split-level steakhouse in a historic 17th-century building on Watergate Street. Premium dry-aged steaks from British farms, an extensive wine cellar with Napa Valley selections, and craft cocktails. Michelin Guide listed.

A contemporary sourdough pizza restaurant and bar on Bridge Street with a rustic-industrial interior. Hand-stretched pizzas, Italian small plates, craft beers, and cocktails in the heart of Chester's city centre.

Italian chain restaurant for pizza & calzone on wooden boards, plus traditional pastas.