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Shopping in Chester
Whether you’re looking to pick up a special gift or you just want to browse some independent shops and boutiques, Chester has some fantastic options. From jewellery and wine to cheese, art and antiques, we can guarantee you’ll leave with more that you came with! Here is a selection of some of our favourite shops…
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Oh Concept Store
Designer homeware from local artists and makers, clothing, furniture, coffee, meeting place and events. Sustainable and independent shopping.
11 Lower Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1RS
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Boodles
Boodles has been creating beautiful jewellery since 1798. You will find this stunning store right next to The Grosvenor Hotel on Eastgate Street where you’ll be greeted by impeccably dressed doormen protecting some magnificent jewels.
52 Eastgate St, Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Chester CH1 1ES. Telephone 01244 326666
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The Cheese Shop
Local food hero Carol Faulkner opened The Cheese Shop back in 1985 and now with her daughter Anne and a small, committed, cheese-loving team, they continue to serve the best cheeses from all over the world and right here in Cheshire to locals and visitors alike.
116 Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HT. Telephone 01244 346240
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Harley’s Vintage Boutique
Offering the finest vintage-inspired clothing including Barbour, Harris Tweed jackets, Levi’s and natural fabric items. Harley herself is so passionate about vintage and preloved clothing (she also has a hugely successful shop in Llangollen, North Wales), which has to be one of the most sustainable shopping experiences of all.
19 Bridge Street Row, Chester CH1 1NW
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Partly
Partly is all about creating a space that showcases outstanding artists’ work to a discerning audience. Somewhere to find a unique piece whether it’s for a gift, something to brighten up your home or bring a smile to someone’s day. Partly is on a journey to curate a collection of art, crafts and home decor created by amazing and super-talented artisans from around the UK.
Each item in the shop has been chosen for its quality, beauty and unique character. From hand-thrown pottery to one-off pieces of sculpture, each piece tells a story representing the passion and creativity of its maker.
14 St Werburgh Street, Chester CH1
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NEW Chester Market
A super ‘modern traditional market’ that takes the best of the new breed of thriving city produce markets combined with pioneering communal food hall markets to create a unique blend of produce, goods, food and beverage traders in a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone to enjoy – where you really can shop local and eat global.
Exchange Square, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2AR
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Turmeaus Whisky & Cigar Shop
If you’re an Epicurean at heart, then you’ll absolutely love Turmeaus Whisky & Cigar Shop! Relax in the bar area where you can enjoy a dram of single malt whisky or Cuban rum from an extensive menu. They are fully licensed for spirits to be consumed and enjoyed on the premises.
28 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LA. Telephone 01244 348821
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Vin Santo
Located in Chester’s historic 13th Century crypted cellars on Watergate street, Vin Santo is a wine shop and wine bar.
21 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LB. Telephone 01244 310455
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Leonidas
If you love good chocolate, then you need to visit Leonidas! The chocolate counter is full of individual, hand-made luxury Belgian chocolates of every kind, perfect as a gift for someone very special (or just for you!).
7 Bridge St, Cheshire, Chester CH1 1NG. Telephone 316753
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The Antique Shop Chester
Watergate Street and its Rows have several antique shops for you to find and explore. One of our favourites is The Antiques Shop owned by Peter Thornber who has been sourcing and selling the finest antiquities for nearly 40 years. Peter really does find the most fabulous items, many with historic links to Chester and Cheshire.
40 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LA. Telephone 01244 316286
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Chester Boutique
Chester Boutique is much more than a fabulous ladies boutique. Dawn Robinson and her team have the most amount of fun in any store and everyone is invited to the party! They choose their stock incredibly well and the new lines just keep on coming, with so many new items to choose from every time you visit. Chester Boutique is full to the brim of great clothing, shoes, accessories, bags – it is a one-stop-shop emporium for any stylish lady, and it’s great value too.
26 Bridge St, Chester CH1 1NQ. Telephone 01244 310300
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Epicurean
Epicurean was the result of two friends becoming increasingly frustrated at not being able to shop the way they wanted to. What this meant was shopping for beautiful pieces at reasonable prices. It also meant quality products that were, where possible, sustainable, eco-friendly, fair trade, local, artisan-designed, and most importantly independent.
4 Bridge St, Chester CH1 1NQ. Telephone 01244 323247
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Nichols & Co.
Nichols & Co is an independent lifestyle boutique located up on Bridge Street Row, right next to the historic Chester Cross. Established in 2002, Nichols & Co is owned and run by Ronnie Nichols as a homegrown business, with a national appeal.
Set over three floors, this fabulous independent shop offers a wide range of collections from the UK and Europe.
5 Bridge St, Chester CH1 1NW. Telephone 01244 322812
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City Gate Menswear
City Gate has been dressing the well-heeled gents of Chester since 1974. Nick Minshull has been looking after the city’s most stylish men for literally decades and the shop looks as fresh and bang-up-to-date as it did all those years ago.
47 Bridge St, Cheshire, Chester CH1 1NG. Telephone 01244 346879
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Wild Floral Design
These talented local florists are passionate about their work and love to create simple, naturally beautiful designs.
16-18 Lower Bridge St, Chester CH1 1RS. Telephone 01244 321233
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Crichton Bespoke & The Disguisery Bar
Crichton Bespoke is one of the UK’s leading Bespoke tailoring houses. From their base in Chester and their central London offices they serve a range of discerning customers all over the world.
Did you know that a group of tailors is called a Disguisery? Well, it just so happens that there is the most gorgeous little bar right next door called… The Disguisery! If it’s open, make sure you pop in for a wee dram. It’s delightful.
26 Watergate St, North, Chester CH1 2LD. Telephone 01244 317297
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Penhaligons
Penhaligon’s is a British perfume house founded in the late 1860s by William Henry Penhaligon, a Cornish barber who moved to London and who became Court Barber and Perfumer to Queen Victoria. We love this little place.
18 Eastgate St, Chester CH1 1LE. Telephone 01244 318905
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Watergate Street Art Gallery
This is a split-level space with a fabulous cellar area, perfect for all kinds of art and creative classes. Owner Alex Sharp is dedicated to bringing art to everyone and we absolutely love their Paint and Prosecco workshops, the perfect mindfulness activity for couples, friends, small groups and also on your own.
60-62 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LA. Telephone 01244 345698
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Baron Fine Art
Baron Fine Art gallery is an independent art gallery and have been trading for over 30 years. They sell a very diverse range of high quality 19th -21st century oil paintings, watercolours, etchings and sculptures.
68 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LA. Telephone 01244 342520
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Whitewall Gallery
Whitewall Galleries offers beautiful and innovative original paintings, collectable editions and sculptures from internationally acclaimed artists alongside the most exciting emerging talents.
Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Unit 5 -7, St Michael’s Row, Chester CH1 1EL. Telephone 01244 400401
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The Julie Colclough Gallery
Julie Colclough is a renowned professional artist with a unique style developed over a lifetime of painting for international clients. Whether you want to invest in original art or buy a superb limited edition at a reasonable price, Julie will help. We have one of her works at Edgar House. Can you find it?
9 Watergate Row South, Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LE. Telephone 07742 537145
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Alison Bradley Gallery
British artist Alison Bradley’s oil paintings, charcoal drawings and prints capture the essence of Snowdonia, North Wales, the Lake District, Yorkshire, and Chester – the majestic landscape of mountains and lakes, the loyal friendship of farmer and sheepdog, the sweeping coastal vistas, and the energy of horse racing at Chester and Bangor-on-Dee Racecourses.
In the gallery you will find a selection of Alison’s oil paintings and charcoal drawings. Her subjects cover the landscape of Snowdonia and North Wales, the Lake District, Yorkshire, Wirral, the Borders, Chester, Equestrian and Racing, Animals and Rural Life, and the Coast.
42 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LA. Telephone 01244 315000
