The Best of Food & Drink in Chester
We are fortunate to have an excellent bar and restaurant scene a mere stone’s throw away, so here is our run down of some of the local hotspots that we love for food and drink in the area, featuring some of the better and also lesser known…
At Daisy Joy, we are known for delivering luxury, first-class experiences to our guests. As part of this, we are passionate about food and drink. This is exemplified by the standard of our wonderful kitchen at Edgar House, and by our strong local connections with top chefs who can create exceptional culinary experiences for guests from the comfort of the house. However, there is also an amazing foodie scene out and about in Chester.
Where to eat in Chester? The Best of the Local Food Scene
An independent restaurant that has been delivering micro-seasonal cuisine that has delighted diners since 2014. They work closely with equally passionate local suppliers sourcing seasonal ingredients for the changing menu.
4 Music Hall Passage, Chester CH1 2EU – new location on Pepper Street in 2023
An intimate, innovative Modern European restaurant with rustic exposed bricks and wooden furniture. Don’t let the unassuming shop front exterior trick you though, what’s behind is anything but ordinary. Exquisite flavours and friendly staff, it’s an award winning local bistro in the heart of Hoole, serving humble dishes using the best possible ingredients.
11 Charles St, Cheshire, Chester CH2 3AZ
A Mediterranean inspired restaurant and bar, bringing a modern, fresh, feel-good dining experience that celebrates authentic Mediterranean flavours, service and atmosphere, transporting guests back to holidays past and evokes memories of sun-soaked dining.
33 Pepper Street, Chester CH1 1DF
Delivering traditional Greek cuisine and mouth-watering Mediterranean dishes, their carefully developed menu with produce sourced from regular visits to Greece, is served in this stylish restaurant.
Rufus, Court, Northgate Street, Chester
Urbano32 is a pizza restaurant and bar with a rustic, industrial interior and an open kitchen that showcases what Urbano32 is all about, with the open handmade clay pizza oven taking centre stage. The sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that come out of it are a work of art & must be seen & tasted to be appreciated.
32 Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1NQ
Where to eat a Michelin Star Dinner in Chester?
There are five wonderful Michelin Star restaurants in Chester.
They follow below in ascending price order –
- Covino
- Da Noi
- The Forge
- Upstairs at the Grill
- Arkle (at the Chester Grosvenor)
Where to Drink in Chester? The Best Cocktail Destinations
Whether it’s cocktails on the terrace, food in our restaurant or celebrating a special occasion – a warm welcome is waiting at this great local hub that has proudly been serving the city of Chester for 22 years. Founder Neil McDonnell transformed a mediocre themed pub into a phenomenon that was not only the talk of the town, but one that quite literally raised the bar for other bars to follow… and so they did.
75 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LB
A late-night cocktail bar in the heart of the city, renowned for great service and extraordinary drinks, served to a soundtrack of classic tunes, from long forgotten classics to wonderful curve balls, think funk, disco, R&B and everything in between. The extensive drinks menu takes you on a cocktail journey through time starting with the golden age of the cocktail, right through to current day favourites.
Below Blossoms Hotel, St John Street, Chester CH1 1HL
A cocktail bar in Hoole with legendary service, a lavishly styled interior with swag & style, serving the best award-winning cocktails, fine wines & beers. Their passion for quality products, great service and atmosphere will ensure you and your friends will have the best selection of drinks served in this stylish neighbourhood cocktail bar.
22 Charles Street, Chester CH2 3AZ
A Tiki bar in Chester and an escape from the norm, just off the beaten track, then offer creative cocktails, craft beer, a wide selection of rums and a unique food menu all focused around the bar’s music theme of 90’s Hip-Hop and R&B. The cocktail menu offers an array of custom beverages but don’t be afraid to order off-menu classics, like a Pina Colada, as the highly skilled bartenders will be able to whip up any of your favourites!
14 Cuppin St, Chester CH1 2BN
Artichoke is a cafe, bar and bistro located in Chester’s vibrant Canal Quarter, offering relaxed and friendly service combined with quality food and drinks. Serving real ale, continental lager and artisan beers. The cocktail list is second to none and for gin lovers, the list on offer is a delight!
Artichoke, Steam Mill St, Chester CH3 5AN
Where can you find the Best Value Food in Chester?
Named after the small Polish dumplings it serves, this is an unexpected gem in the heart of Chester for authentic Eastern European comfort food. The shop itself is a sweet, traditionally fronted building and inside you’ll find yourself surrounded by charmingly rough wooden furniture – almost ski lodge in appearance! The menu itself is a short one, just offering up a few different kinds of dumplings, but with veggie and meat options there should be one for nearly every taste.
44 Brook Street, Chester CH1 3DZ
This bustling, friendly bistro offering rustic French cooking from locally sourced seasonal ingredients has gained an enviable reputation as one of Chester’s busiest restaurants. Ever popular with its locals, Chez Jules serves the very best in fresh food using only the finest ingredients, managing to combine warm friendly service with a bustling bistro atmosphere and exceptional value, so its reputation comes as no surprise.
71 Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HQ
An easy-going, informal pit stop specializing in pancakes plus ice cream, coffee, beer & wine. Stephen (Mr HP) has been heroically flipping Chester’s pancakes since 2014, and along with Mrs HP (Rekha), they have created a truly special home for Chester’s pancake lovers. The pair’s love of travel, food, music, art and poetry bleed through into the personality of Hanky Panky, creating a true festival of flavours. Hanky Panky is like the Willy Wonka world of pancakes! If you can dream about it, then they probably have it on their menu.
20 Commonhall St, Chester CH1 2BJ
This family-owned and operated independent continental style bistro and bar offers a vast selection of delicious seafood among many other delicacies. Established in 1999, Moules a go-go is one of Chester’s longest standing eateries, spanning 21 years of service and as the name suggests, they specialise in Mussels and Oysters delivered directly from the farm on Anglesey. The proximity of this fresh local seafood was one of the reasons they first came to the city, but it’s not just about great fresh seafood, with locally sourced meat from award-winning butchers, plus vegetarian and vegan choices, there is something for everyone.
6 – 12 Cuppin Street, Chester CH1
If you want to ensure that your stay at Edgar House is full of foodie delights, we’d be delighted to help you secure bookings at some of the best locations on offer via our knowledgeable concierge service. Bon Appetit!