Guidebook for Chester
Sightseeing
There's nowhere else like it...a fantastic way to gain a perspective of the city. Almost 2 miles, about 3km in length, they were constructed by the Romans and now they are the most complete Roman and medieval defensive town wall system outside of Italy. Given they are so old, there is often repair work going on! There is something very special about exploring the nooks, crannies and towers.
21 locals recommend
City Walls
City WallsThere's nowhere else like it...a fantastic way to gain a perspective of the city. Almost 2 miles, about 3km in length, they were constructed by the Romans and now they are the most complete Roman and medieval defensive town wall system outside of Italy. Given they are so old, there is often repair work going on! There is something very special about exploring the nooks, crannies and towers.
Eastgate Clock
41-45 Eastgate StEveryone takes a photo of it...
Beeston Castle
Amazing views
A stroll through Handbridge, over the Old Dee Bridge into Chester, a beautiful way to start your sightseeing
12 locals recommend
river dee bridge
A stroll through Handbridge, over the Old Dee Bridge into Chester, a beautiful way to start your sightseeing
Uncovered when building the ring road, it often hosts family fun days.
16 locals recommend
Roman Amphitheatre
Little Saint John StreetUncovered when building the ring road, it often hosts family fun days.
Chester Castle
Parks & Nature
Stunning views of the river, take a ride on Thomas the Tank Engine, home to the Grosvenor Open Air Theatre during the summer months
43 locals recommend
open-air theatre
Grosvenor Park RoadStunning views of the river, take a ride on Thomas the Tank Engine, home to the Grosvenor Open Air Theatre during the summer months
Its lovely in any season. Grab a train from Chester. Go Ape! Check out tickets for Forest Live
82 locals recommend
Delamere Forest
2 Lynmere CottagesIts lovely in any season. Grab a train from Chester. Go Ape! Check out tickets for Forest Live
Ness Gardens
Neston RoadBeautiful!
Arts & Culture
Its not just a theatre...cinema, library, rooftop bar...the summer opening season is jam-packed with goodies - go and check it out!
60 locals recommend
Storyhouse
Hunter StreetIts not just a theatre...cinema, library, rooftop bar...the summer opening season is jam-packed with goodies - go and check it out!
Essentials
Tesco Express
2 Pepper StCo-op Food Handbridge
Queen's Park RoadA short walk from the cottages - supermarket, garage, cashpoint!
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music, inside and out, comedy shows, huge beer garden and family barbeques in the summer
14 locals recommend
Alexander's Live
Rufus CourtLive music, inside and out, comedy shows, huge beer garden and family barbeques in the summer
Old Harkers Arms
1 Russell StChilled, English Style pub (no children)
Artichoke Cafe Bar Bistro
Steam Mill StreetGood contemporary food, relaxed bar
The Suburbs
22 Charles StGreat cocktails, next door to The Hollows - fantastic food
The Faulkner
48 Faulkner StLovely local pub, deals galore during the week
Seating outside by the river, great live music scene, good food
20 locals recommend
Telford's Warehouse
Raymond StreetSeating outside by the river, great live music scene, good food
Paysan
61 Bridge Stgreat wine, great beer
Food Scene
The Cheese Shop
116 Northgate StThey love cheese (they even do wedding cakes of cheese - really)
Special occasion place - 9 tables, book ahead. Great Sunday lunch
16 locals recommend
Upstairs At The Grill - Chester
70 Watergate StSpecial occasion place - 9 tables, book ahead. Great Sunday lunch
Traditional pub food, shows sports, good atmosphere - on Lower Bridge St - first pub you reach over the Old Dee Bridge (very very old…)
8 locals recommend
Bear and Billet
94 Lower Bridge StTraditional pub food, shows sports, good atmosphere - on Lower Bridge St - first pub you reach over the Old Dee Bridge (very very old…)
The Yard Chester
26 City RoadItalian, chilled out cocktail bar in basement - on City Road towards the station
Moules a go-go Bar & Bistro
6-12 Cuppin StFrench style, good deals
Tiny place but amazing Spanish tapas, no bookings, just turn up. Next door to the Joseph Benjamin (contemporary food, relaxed) - owned by the same people - top end of Northgate St (same road as the town hall)
20 locals recommend
Porta Wine & Tapas Bar
140 Northgate StTiny place but amazing Spanish tapas, no bookings, just turn up. Next door to the Joseph Benjamin (contemporary food, relaxed) - owned by the same people - top end of Northgate St (same road as the town hall)
Lovely converted house, great views of the racecourse, masses of outdoor space, good for groups - book your own private dining room
17 locals recommend
The Architect
54 Nicholas StLovely converted house, great views of the racecourse, masses of outdoor space, good for groups - book your own private dining room
Jaunty Goat Coffee Company
57 Bridge StGreat for breakfast and lunch
Located on the Roodee racecourse, great for casual and formal occasions
7 locals recommend
1539 Restaurant and Bar
Nuns RoadLocated on the Roodee racecourse, great for casual and formal occasions
Barton Rouge Indian
1-4 Steam Mill StGreat for groups, great Indian food
Siam Thai and Teppanyaki Restaurant
32 City RoadGood Thai and Japanese food
Award winning - book ahead, relaxed atmosphere, also does great Sunday lunches
16 locals recommend
Sticky Walnut
11 Charles StAward winning - book ahead, relaxed atmosphere, also does great Sunday lunches
deli-vert
10A Faulkner StIndian, no booking needed before 8 for groups less than 4
Out towards Mickle Trafford, a couple of miles from the M53, the best Sunday roast around Chester. Stunning views of the countryside, cosy fires in winter and glorious beer garden in the summer
The Chester Fields Country Pub, Restaurant & Wedding Venue
Chester RoadOut towards Mickle Trafford, a couple of miles from the M53, the best Sunday roast around Chester. Stunning views of the countryside, cosy fires in winter and glorious beer garden in the summer
On the A41 - lots of space for kids to run around, good value food
10 locals recommend
The Cheshire Cat
Whitchurch RoadOn the A41 - lots of space for kids to run around, good value food
Near the Candle Factory and the Ice Cream Farm - great place with stunning views
21 locals recommend
The Pheasant Inn
Near the Candle Factory and the Ice Cream Farm - great place with stunning views
The Fishpool Inn
Fishpool RoadNear Delemere Forest – (their Christmas decorations are amazing)
Brown Sugar Internet Cafe
19 HandbridgeLovely, friendly owners, take away or eat in, breakfast and brunch
The Chester Grosvenor serves a Traditional (with Gentlemen’s and indulgent options) afternoon tea from 12pm to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 12pm to 4pm Friday to Sunday. After a hard days shopping, it’s a retreat - and a treat - you'll remember
11 locals recommend
The Chester Cross
Eastgate StreetThe Chester Grosvenor serves a Traditional (with Gentlemen’s and indulgent options) afternoon tea from 12pm to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 12pm to 4pm Friday to Sunday. After a hard days shopping, it’s a retreat - and a treat - you'll remember
Along the river you'll find the beautiful Edgar House - it recently won an award for the most romantic hotel and it is stunning. Sit in the garden and watch the world go by or book a table for dinner.
Edgar House
22 City WallsAlong the river you'll find the beautiful Edgar House - it recently won an award for the most romantic hotel and it is stunning. Sit in the garden and watch the world go by or book a table for dinner.
Shopping
Getting better year by year, 10 minutes from Chester
211 locals recommend
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Kinsey RoadGetting better year by year, 10 minutes from Chester