Shrub

Name: Shrub
Address: 1-3 Upper Eastgate Row Eastgate Row North, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom, CH1 1LQ
Telephone: 01244 340919
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (1334)

£26 to £40

British

1-3 Upper Eastgate Row, Eastgate Row North, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1LQ

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Vegan-friendly
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Welcome to Shrub.
Modern Cafe Culture in the heart of Chester.
Whether it's a coffee in the morning, a light lunch on the terrace with a glass of wine from our eclectic selection, to an intimate dinner for two in the restaurant, we aim to offer something for everyone at every time of the day.
If you're not hungry join us for drinks in our bar area where you can sample some of our delicious in house cocktails.
Whatever the time, whatever the occasion we look forward to seeing you.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, International
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
01244 340919
Website
https://shrubchester.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Various choices and bespoke menus available on request for exclusive hire.<br />External catering available for private parties of 20 or more or weddings and parties of up to 150. Covering across the UK.
Private party facilities
We have an upstairs private hire room for up to 45 people, please email inquire. We also have exclusive hire options for the whole venue, including our terrace, bar & dining room for up to 150 people.

Location
1-3 Upper Eastgate Row, Eastgate Row North, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1LQ
Neighborhood
Chester
Cross street
Chester City Centre Cross
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

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gordal olives£3.75
chilli mix£2.50
crackers | wasabi peas
house pickles£4.00
gherkins | carrots | onions | chillies
focaccia£4.50
extra virgin olive oil | balsamic
hummus£6.25
zhoug | sumac | flatbread
muhammara£6.75
red pepper | walnut | pomegranate | flatbread
beetroot borani£6.25
yoghurt | dukka | dill | flatbread

small plates

padron peppers£5.50
chilli | lime
chermoula couscous£5.50
pomegranate | sesame
tenderstem broccoli£7.50
over coals | tahini sauce | chilli crisp
panzanella£7.50
heritage tomatoes | peppers | crispy capers | crouton
teriyaki tofu£5.50
spring onion | sesame
frickles£6.00
beer batter | curry mayo
onion bhaji£7.75
tamarind | green chutney
bbq courgettes£7.75
tomato sambal | toasted coconut | whipped ginger
artichoke wings£7.75
aleppo sauce | garlic mayo
grilled asparagus£8.50
basil pistou | house ricotta | pangattato
savoy cabbage£7.50
gochujang vinaigrette | whipped tahini | black lime
potato terrine£8.50
salsa verde | shallot cream

pasta + burgers

'lamb' ragu£9.95
rigatoni | spiced tomato sauce | house 'ricotta'
pumpkin tortellini£9.95
creamy wine + miso sauce | paprika oil | sage
gnocchi£9.95
sorrel pesto | sugar snaps | rocket
house burger£9.95
patty | 'cheese' | beef tomato | pickles | baby gem | burger sauce

on the side

fries£4.00
szechuan fries£5.00
spring onion | chilli
cumin 'lamb' fries£6.00
green chutney | chives

sunday roast

only on sunday...obvs

oyster mushroom wellington£16.50
roasties | broccoli | carrots | charred cabbage | seasonal puree | vegan yorkie | gravy

dessert

apple dumplings£7.00
biscoff crumb | ice cream | toffee
chocolate & mint cheesecake£7.50
biscuit base
cookie dough blondie£7.00
vanilla ice cream | chocolate sauce
strawberries & cream£7.00
elderflower | shortbread

What 1,334 people are saying

Shrub reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cheshire
Best Overall
Cheshire
Best Food
Cheshire
Best Service
Cheshire
Best Ambiance
Cheshire
Best Value
Cheshire
Innovative
Cheshire
Good for groups
Cheshire
Great for creative cocktails
Cheshire
Healthy
Cheshire
Great for outdoor dining
Cheshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Cheshire
Lively
Chester
Best Overall
Chester
Best Food
Chester
Best Service
Chester
Best Ambiance
Chester
Best Value
Chester
Great for brunch
Chester
Good for business meals
Chester
Kid-friendly
Chester
Innovative
Chester
Good for groups
Chester
Healthy
Chester
Neighborhood gem
Chester
Good for special occasions
Chester
Vegetarian-friendly
Chester
Lively
Chester
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shrub is a vibrant vegan haven in Chester, praised for its "incredible food" and "fantastic service." Diners rave about its "delicious" Sunday roasts and "innovative" small plates. The warm, friendly staff, including standout servers Charlotte and Alex, enhance the experience. A top choice for both vegans and non-vegans alike.

1,334 Reviews

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Pete
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was really great. Will definitely come back again
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Louise
Cheshire7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food, friendly staff who are all knowledgeable about the food and drink! The artichoke wings were amazing! I love this restaurant! Highly recommend!
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Sue
Cheshire1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My Husband and I booked a table at Shrub Chester ~ this was our first visit. We were celebrating our 39th Wedding Anniversary. We received a beautiful card at our table. We were warmly welcomed and wonderfully attended to by Charlotte. She went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and she was fantastic at helping me make food and drink choices. She truly is a credit to Shrub. The food was delicious, the vibe was chilled and it was a very special evening for us. Thank you to everyone at Shrub ☆☆☆☆☆
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Nicola
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food! Being GF I find it a struggle & they have so many options available! Roast dinner was 1 of the best I’ve had
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Nadine
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food - our non-vegan friends were impressed! The restaurant was very accommodating for a party of 8 on a Saturday night and the service was very friendly and easy-going. No errors made on our orders. We sat outside - our choice, knowing it might be a little cold. One heater was broken but we were just about warm enough.
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Cameron
Cheshire1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shrub remains incredible, my favourite vegan restaurant in Chester (and also the favourite restaurant in Chester of a few of my non-vegan friends). First time getting the Sunday Roast and it was excellent. Service is always very friendly and helpful.
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Lee
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the minute we walked in, we were defat with in a very friendly manner by the guy on the desk. Although we had a booking for much later, he was delighted to move our reservation. This summed up his manner in dealing with us, his friendliness and interest in us as people and his overall service. Excellent! Think his name was Alex. The two waitresses also were very friendly, polite and prompt with their service. As for the food, it was delicious and every portion ( a decent size) was tasty and the soft drinks were refreshing. The location, especially on lovely Sunday lunchtime, was ideal and from us being the first customers, we were soon part of a bigger ambiance. There was no rush and no feeling of being swamped and the quality of the lunchtime service remained very high. Brilliant!
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Chloe
Cheshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 as always - the food is incredible, you can clearly see the care and attention to detail in every dish. Really lovely service as well. One of the best vegan spots in the North West!
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Cindy
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food friendly staff great atmosphere would 100% recommend
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Chris
Cheshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food with great service. All the dishes were superb including the puddings. Good variety, some spicy for those who like that and some delicate for those who prefer theirs milder. Didn't have wine but the list looks well thought out for vegan food. Service might be a bit matey for some but very friendly and helpful. Staff were available but unobtrusive when food was at the table and were happy for us to take our time, which I really appreciate. Music a little bit loud for me but probably not loud enough for some. A really enjoyable meal in comfortable surroundings, we will be going back.
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Shrub is rated 4.9 stars by 1334 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

1-3 Upper Eastgate Row, Eastgate Row North, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1LQ

Additional information

Cross street
Chester City Centre Cross
Neighborhood
Chester
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
https://shrubchester.co.uk/
Phone number
01244 340919
Catering
Various choices and bespoke menus available on request for exclusive hire.<br />External catering available for private parties of 20 or more or weddings and parties of up to 150. Covering across the UK.
Private party facilities
We have an upstairs private hire room for up to 45 people, please email inquire. We also have exclusive hire options for the whole venue, including our terrace, bar & dining room for up to 150 people.

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mezze

gordal olives£3.75

chilli mix£2.50

house pickles£4.00

focaccia£4.50

hummus£6.25

muhammara£6.75

beetroot borani£6.25

small plates

padron peppers£5.50

chermoula couscous£5.50

tenderstem broccoli£7.50

panzanella£7.50

teriyaki tofu£5.50

frickles£6.00

onion bhaji£7.75

bbq courgettes£7.75

artichoke wings£7.75

grilled asparagus£8.50

savoy cabbage£7.50

potato terrine£8.50

pasta + burgers

'lamb' ragu£9.95

pumpkin tortellini£9.95

gnocchi£9.95

house burger£9.95

on the side

fries£4.00

szechuan fries£5.00

cumin 'lamb' fries£6.00

sunday roast

oyster mushroom wellington£16.50

dessert

apple dumplings£7.00

chocolate & mint cheesecake£7.50

cookie dough blondie£7.00

strawberries & cream£7.00

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