A guidebook to Chester
Food scene
These are our favourite places to eat or drink and are all a really short walk away from the house.
This is great for a lively and fun, authentic American smokehouse experience on the riverfront.
43 locals recommend
Hickorys
Souter's LaneThis is great for a lively and fun, authentic American smokehouse experience on the riverfront.
This is a truly local restaurant recommended in the Michelin guide. The menu is limited because it uses fresh local produce and is excellent.
11 locals recommend
Joseph Benjamin
134-140 Northgate StThis is a truly local restaurant recommended in the Michelin guide. The menu is limited because it uses fresh local produce and is excellent.
This vegan restaurant is recommended in the Michelin guide and will amaze even the most ardent meat eater. It is really, really good!
7 locals recommend
hypha
5 City WallsThis vegan restaurant is recommended in the Michelin guide and will amaze even the most ardent meat eater. It is really, really good!
THE place to go for a lively night with the beautiful people. Its reputation precedes it and service is second to none.
33 locals recommend
Barlounge Chester
75 Watergate StTHE place to go for a lively night with the beautiful people. Its reputation precedes it and service is second to none.
Our favourite place in Chester, Small and intimate and hosted by Chris. What he doesn't know about wine isn't worth knowing! The food is excellent, small plate style and recommended in the Michelin guide.
7 locals recommend
Covino
118 Northgate StOur favourite place in Chester, Small and intimate and hosted by Chris. What he doesn't know about wine isn't worth knowing! The food is excellent, small plate style and recommended in the Michelin guide.
At the top of the street and just brilliant for inexpensive, great quality food in an informal dining atmosphere. A great place for families.
16 locals recommend
Chez Jules
71 Northgate StAt the top of the street and just brilliant for inexpensive, great quality food in an informal dining atmosphere. A great place for families.
Brilliant on a Friday night for an unusual way to enjoy various fare and excellent wines and beers. The pizza is the best in Chester!
10 locals recommend
Chester Christmas Market
Northgate StreetBrilliant on a Friday night for an unusual way to enjoy various fare and excellent wines and beers. The pizza is the best in Chester!
Our favourite, authentic Italian. Small, intimate and excellent food. Say hi to chef Valentina and owner Fabrizio.
Da Noi Chester
63 Bridge StOur favourite, authentic Italian. Small, intimate and excellent food. Say hi to chef Valentina and owner Fabrizio.
The best steak in Chester. That's all you need to know!
16 locals recommend
Upstairs At The Grill - Chester
70 Watergate StThe best steak in Chester. That's all you need to know!
Wonderful quality food and drink overlooking the oldest racecourse in the world.
7 locals recommend
1539 Restaurant and Bar
Nuns RoadWonderful quality food and drink overlooking the oldest racecourse in the world.
Opera Grill
3 Pepper StA fabulous large venue with some great live music.
Sightseeing
The best Zoo in the UK in our opinion! Excellent to visit and groundbreaking in conservation. Its reputation precedes it.
227 locals recommend
Chester Zoo
Moston RoadThe best Zoo in the UK in our opinion! Excellent to visit and groundbreaking in conservation. Its reputation precedes it.
A beautiful, historic place to visit. Free of charge but donations welcome. Great for a bit of reflection and calm.
77 locals recommend
Chester Cathedral
A beautiful, historic place to visit. Free of charge but donations welcome. Great for a bit of reflection and calm.
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Kinsey RoadA must visit for all your designer bargains!
Like nothing else you'll see, the brain child of a clever and eccentric local farmer this place is just brilliant to tire the kids and teenagers out. Fun for adults too. You'll get mucky though!
37 locals recommend
The Crocky Trail
Guy LaneLike nothing else you'll see, the brain child of a clever and eccentric local farmer this place is just brilliant to tire the kids and teenagers out. Fun for adults too. You'll get mucky though!
A great place to go and see all things aquarian! Check the price before you go though.
65 locals recommend
Blue Planet Aquarium
A great place to go and see all things aquarian! Check the price before you go though.
A great place to go to learn about Chester's history amongst other exhibitions.
32 locals recommend
The Grosvenor Museum
27 Grosvenor StA great place to go to learn about Chester's history amongst other exhibitions.
Running through the city with bars and restaurants along it, you can go for a walk on the meadows, admire the weir or have an ice cream at the band stand.
9 locals recommend
River Dee
Running through the city with bars and restaurants along it, you can go for a walk on the meadows, admire the weir or have an ice cream at the band stand.
One of the things Chester is famous for - the fabulous races! Just five-minute walk away from the house, it can also be enjoyed on non-racedays for a dog walk or picnic in the open grounds. On-site restaurants 1539 and the white horse are great too.
103 locals recommend
Chester Racecourse
New Crane StreetOne of the things Chester is famous for - the fabulous races! Just five-minute walk away from the house, it can also be enjoyed on non-racedays for a dog walk or picnic in the open grounds. On-site restaurants 1539 and the white horse are great too.
Delamere Forest
2 Lynmere CottagesClear your head with a walk on the many trails of the forest
Talacre Beach
A lovely, clean beach for a long walk in the sea air.
plenty of different stalls, bars and street food in the heart of the city. Really atmospheric and festive.
10 locals recommend
Chester Christmas Market
Northgate Streetplenty of different stalls, bars and street food in the heart of the city. Really atmospheric and festive.