Was bit disappointed that although they do a kids menu there was no kids dessert menu.everthing…read moreelse fine.

The idyllic canal side location of this pub attracted us as soon as we saw it…read more We were looking for lunch after a big night out the night before, so their just serving the fairly common Hobgoblin meant that I was not tempted to go for a hair of the dog, not even the blinking lights on the pump clip could seduce me. There are a couple more pumps unused on this particular Friday lunchtime so maybe they serve some more beer sometimes? We shared a tasty soup for starter, the richness of which meant I could already feel that I was filling up even before my big chilli cheese burger arrived. I somehow still managed it though. It was pretty darn good and the chips that came with it were as like fish and chip shop chips as any I have encountered in a pub before. Service was excellent. The girl who served us was helpful, friendly and attentive.

I just arrived in the beautiful city of Chester for my birthday vacation and I had the most…read moreenchanting time! The bartenders were very thoughtful in recommending a special boilermaker and the steak and ale pie. I am so full and ready to to take another stroll past the River Dee before turning in for the night. If you have to chose a place that gives you that perfect slice of quality English cuisine this is the spot to start putting you in the right mood! There are loads of other restaurants and shops but this is a clear winner and easy to miss if you don't look carefully! Don't forget to stop in, hidden gem by the river.

Right by the city walls, we came here for lunch the other day. They had a good range of ales on…read moretap, and the barman recommended a Manx brew that glided gently down the throat as we decided what to have. I had the steak pie with chips and veg (carrots and peas), brother had the chili con carne (with chips) and mother had the bacon and brie baguette. The food arrived fairly promptly and all our dishes were consumed with abandon until we were all stuffed and couldn't finish. Mum frequently can't finish her meals, but bruv and I rarely struggle from that affliction, so you know the portions were generous, as well as being tasty. As a bonus, you can start to walk it all off again by doing a lap of the walls afterward.

Very good hotel in the centre of Chester. You can't fault the individuality of the hotel. The…read moredesign features of the public areas and rooms shows so much imagination and style and clearly the hotel is extremely popular with the younger generation.  The hotel has a lovely outside courtyard area popular with drinkers and smokers alike. At around 11pm someone hits the 'off' switch and the courtyard becomes an area of serenity and calm, so as not to disturb guests and local residents.  So far so good, we arrived on a Friday afternoon at around 5pm. There had been a maintenance issue in an adjoining room so we were unable to use our room. At this point in my opinion it would have been a nice gesture for the hotel to maybe offer us a complimentary drink or two?  The room rate is not cheap, nor are the bar prices so although the hotel clearly has a captive audience with considerable disposable income, it's the little things that count in my opinion.  When we did get to our room there was a rather unpleasant odour which did eventually clear with the aid of an electric fan. The hotel has free wifi although this didn't seem to work in our 3rd floor room.  I was also impressed with the polished polite young waiter/waitress staff who seemed to be doing their jobs with pride. Special mention to Tom who served us drinks in the evening.  Discounted parking is available at the nearby NCP car park, which is secured between 11pm and 7am.

You have to seek out the best things in life; it's always the case, the good things never come to…read moreyou. But, when you do put the effort in to finding that one thing you are striving for, it just makes the end result so much more satisfying. And after years of searching for a good, unique, hangout in Chester, I've finally found one. Tucked away behind beautiful architecture, it's a place reminiscent of a magical building out of a story book. Oddfellows isn't your typical bar/restaurant. It's not one of these five pounds beer and burger chain establishments, nor is it the latest minimalist trendy club. It sits quite happily in between these things, making for a slightly schizophrenic experience, it doesn't seem to know exactly what it is. However, this only adds to the charm. There's no other place like Oddfellows, which boasts a hotel, two restaurants and a bar area, as well as a beautiful outside garden. Some frankly bizarre decor adds to the whole experience; on your journey from the front door to the back door you will see a large pig statue, an upside down table stuck on the ceiling and a stags head on the wall wearing a rather fetching hat. The spasmodic approach to decor only serves to embellish just how unique this place is. The staff don't let the place down either, always polite and friendly and always available. The food is gorgeous too, I only ordered a sandwich but when it arrived it was more like a doorstop. Very reasonably priced too. So yes, Oddfellows, it's a brilliant place, so full of character. Search it out, enjoy it, love it.

Beautiful location. Great food and great service. What else can you ask for! We came here with a…read moreparty of 16 and they were amazing to us. I wasn't expecting great service since we had such a large crows and 1/2 of that was under 18. Our waiter was so wonderful and our food was great. Hope to be back in the summer to see how nice the water is! Almost forgot- they didn't run us off either. We stayed for a long time after we were done eating and they never made us feel like we needed to rush off. We sat and enjoyed time with family and it was lovely.

Ordered pork belly with noodles Not only I waited 55…read moreminutes it was terrible!! Definitely used microwave as it was mushy and super hot inside ! My wife had the sea bass salad it must been 3 oz of fish and overcooked Server was friendly however did not check with us and advise that the food was been delayed! Very sad !

Amazing! Such a beautiful restaurant overlooking the race track. Beautiful outdoor seating area…read morethat is covered to protect you from the son. Wonderful menu and food is amazing. Great waitstaff. Very patient with our large party of 12. The restaurant is historical and decorated so beautifully.

We booked quickly online. I have to assert that we not only managed to get a parking spot in the…read morecar park but the signage stating that you need to register or be fined was clear and the process was easy to comply with. We had a varied lunch (great steak sandwich and deep fried pigs cheeks....along with a vegetarian gnocchi) a decently priced bottle of chenin and a great traditional pint. The staff we helpful and chatty in a god way, the ambiance delightful and the style and range of dishes really impressive. Lovely views of Chester racecourse and offer vouchers given on paying for future use (sadly we'll not be back in time...) but great marketing. The clean toilets were a credit to the cleaner/s and I complimented the Manager. coming from a hospitality background, I know many places fall down on scuzzy toilets that either smell of wee or too much bleach or a combination of them both! The Architects deserve serious paise. Clean toilets mean a clean kitchen. This place certainly exceeded my high expectations which is rare these days. We'll certainly be back next year!

We visited on a Monday so we were the only people in. The bar is trendy and quite spacious and also…read morehas a beer garden out on the back. The bar tenders were really friendly and wouldn't hesitate to go back.

I was attracted by the items on their menu, otherwise I probably would've kept walking. The…read moreinterior was lovely, but there really wasn't a lot of staff around (1 waitress, 1 bartender, and the cook). I just found a place to sit and started looking at the menu. Everyone else seemed to get waited on, but me, so I went up to the bar to order. The waitress seemed to be stressed out with the growing number of customers coming in and couldn't seem to keep up. The bartender seemed very disinterested in everything going on. I decided on the House Salad to start with and then the Slow-Roast Free Range Pork Baguette. My starter ended up coming out with my sandwich instead and it took a very long time for the food to come out in the first place. The salad only had one sun-blushed tomato, and the dressing didn't taste like a lemon dressing at all, in fact I would say that it was a pesto dressing. I did like the sliced bits of green onion in it though. The Pork baguette did not come with apple chutney, stuffing, or piccalilli like the menu said, however the pork itself was some of the best roasted pork I have had...it was juicy and flavourful...not dried out and bland. The chips could've been in the fryer a little longer, but I was in a rush otherwise the sandwich would've been sent back. If it wasn't for the amazing pork...I would've given this place a one-star because it was the only saving grace of the entire experience.

A little hidden gem of beer and wine in Hoole. If you enjoy…read moregood wine and great beers this is the place to visit. I am yet to find another bottle shop in Chester that comes anywhere near close to these guys. A huge selection of wine from all over the world and a great selection of local and international beers at a good price. They have an interesting selcection of different spirits too. If you ever get stuck just ask Sam or any of the staff and they will endeavour to help. Their selections is constantly rotating meaning it is a great place to visit to get something new and different. So if you like a good beer or a glass of something a little bit special give these guys a go.

We just traveled here from Snowdonia and were extremely hungry. My wife and I each ordered a…read moreSunday afternoon meal-one chicken dish and one beef dish. Each dish contained turnips, carrots, string beans, broccolini, asparagus, potatoes, stuffing, gravy, a bread muffin, and the meat. So much food that we couldn't finish it all even with our best effort and being extremely hungry. The owner, who is also the cook, who also helped carry our suitcases in since we are staying here too, was very congenial. He's obviously put a lot of hard work into this pub/ hotel. Great food! Congrats!

Great beer and atmosphere! They had live music on before…read moreCovid lockdowns. Only a couple of TVs for sports fans, so you can easily avoid them. The best proper pub in Chester!

Another place I thought I had reviewed but obviously not…read more. Set next to another favourite pub of mine (brewery tap) lies this gem.. The last time i came here they offered large tasty pies like the Pietanic and offered no card payments.. their menu has now changed..no pies :( Anyway this is full of character..with low lying beams..dark, curious and stunning windows. Anyway we retreated back here after finding our favourite restaurant fully booked. The menu is limited with one main fish dish and just one veggie one? Two steak salads were ordered to begin. Comparing this to Solitas I thought it was passable. I Prefer my steak still mooing this was well done and a tad chewy and the salad leaves covered in olive oil.. it was okay for the price. Mains :I fancied some traditional fish and chips..my dad selected the chicken burger . Presentation was good and my haddock looked like a battered shark...huge!! Perched on top of tasty homemade chips and perfect mushy peas. My dad loved his chicken burger stating it was fresh and all homemade. Desserts again were limited.. I had a Eton mess..really tasty bit pricey for what it was..my dad a large slab of sticky toffee cake.. Overall this is a hidden a gem and a good place to retreat when it's busy..with friendly staff, limited but tasty approved food.. two starters, mains, desserts and two round of drinks came to 50 quid..not bad..

Very nice staff. Went in to warm up with my baby and mom and have a meal. It was great and we…read moreenjoyed our meal next to the fire. They tended to our table and made sure the fire was burning. They were very nice and attentive to all their customers. We will be back next time we are in the UK.