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Ribeye Steak - The Forge, Chester, Cheshire

The Forge

4.5 (467)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
The Forge, Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1QQ

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
AA 2 Rosette restaurant. The Forge Restaurant in Chester is one of Chester’s best restaurants with delicious food and unrivalled service. With a passion for wild, sustainable British ingredients, and a love of simple cooking over fire and charcoal. The Forge has its kitchen front and centre in the middle of this lovely, and elegant space. Incredible dry-aged beef and wild venison will be found in the maturation cabinets, awaiting their turn on the amazing forge grill, to be lovingly grilled and roasted over beech logs. Head chef Dan Regan, a passionate chef, heads up the young, vibrant team in the kitchen. Combining amazing, wild, sustainable ingredients from land and sea into sumptuous creations that form really memorable eating experiences. We focus on British ingredients, as local to Chester. Our venison, always a hugely popular part of our menus, is harvested from herds on estates that focus on improving biodiversity and deer health – a process we call Farming the Wild.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Northwest British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dan Regan
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room at The Forge is special. Seating up to 10 guests in sumptuous comfort, you can enjoy the fantastic feasting-style menus that our incredibly talented chefs will prepare.
  • Private party contact
    Marzia Faraci: 01244 735745
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Experiences

  • Set Dinner Menu

    £42.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at The Forge for a freshly prepared delicious candle-lit evening meal from our set dinner menu. Using the best sustainable ingredients to be delicious and make sure it's memorable. Chef Dan Regan has created this beautifully balanced menu that is hearty but seasonal.
    Set Dinner Menu Photo
  • Steak Night at The Forge Chester

    £49.50 per person

    Jun 2, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
    STEAK NIGHT IN CHESTER Join us each week and feast on our fantastic Steak Night in Chester. For £99 per couple, you can enjoy a delicious steak, including three sumptuous sides and a bottle of wine. Sharing Steak (up to 800g) Any choice of 3 sides Dirty mash Crispy Artichokes Purple Sprout Broccoli Triple Cooked Chips Leek Gratin Walnut and Apple Salad Choice of two sauces: Peppercorn Red Wine Jus Mushroom A choice of one of the following bottles of wine The Wolftrap Red Trastullo Bianco Tremendus Rosé All this for just £99 per couple
    Steak Night at The Forge Chester Photo
  • Afternoon Tea at The Forge Restaurant

    £27.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea featuring a tempting selection of sandwiches, sweets, and teas. To make your experience extra special, add a chilled glass of Champagne. A selection of handmade sandwiches and fresh bread Plain and cherry scones with clotted cream and seasonal preserve Assortment of homemade pasties and fancies Your choice of tea £27.50 per person Champagne Afternoon Tea £37.50 per person Please note that bookings are highly recommended as 48 hours’ notice is required. A payment card is required to secure the booking. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged £15.00 per person.
    Afternoon Tea at The Forge Restaurant Photo

Private dining

What 467 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Good for business meals

  • Cheshire

    Innovative

  • Cheshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cheshire

    Romantic

  • Cheshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Chester

    Best Food

  • Chester

    Good for business meals

  • Chester

    Innovative

  • Chester

    Hot spot

  • Chester

    Great for fine wines

  • Chester

    Romantic

  • Chester

    Good for special occasions

  • Chester

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Forge dazzles with "amazing food" and "attentive staff." Guests rave about the "fantastic Blind Menu experience" with perfectly cooked dishes. The ambiance is vibrant, with an open kitchen for diners. Some found service slow, but most praise the restaurant's atmosphere and offerings, describing it as a "top drawer" dining spot in Chester.
467 Reviews
  1. Abi

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday lunch, great menu and all courses well cooked and piping hot. Service a little slow but they were busy and from another branch covering for the evening. Great surroundings apart from the guy scraping every morsel off his plate maybe 20 times 😂
    The ForgeResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Abi, Thank you for your thoughtful review and for joining us for Sunday lunch. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the menu and that each course met your expectations — it's always our goal to serve well-prepared, piping hot meals in a welcoming setting. We appreciate your patience with the service and your understanding, especially as our team was stepping in from another branch that evening. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. As for the enthusiastic diner nearby — we’ll take it as a compliment to the chef! 😊 We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Warm regards, The Forge Team

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  2. Catherine

    Cheshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and the food was sensational....highly recommend and will be returning when a special occasion arrives
    The ForgeResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Catherine, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed both the service and the food — “sensational” is high praise, and we’re grateful for it. It means a lot to us that you’d recommend us and consider returning for a special occasion. We look forward to welcoming you back and making your next visit just as memorable. Warm regards, The Forge Team

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  3. Rebecca

    Jersey/Channel Islands1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our first visit and will definitely be back. Steak and staff amazing. Great decor and loved the fact you could see the chefs at work. We enjoyed the wait for our main course, staff had said it would be a while and suggested a starter. We knew we would be too full so declined- great not to be rushed. Only disappointed was a drag party eating in a part of the restaurant doing a loud drinking chant- strange place to be really! Washrooms had a lovely decor ruined by hearing members of the stag party being sick!!
    The ForgeResponded on June 1, 2025
    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and for choosing to dine with us for the first time! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the steak, the atmosphere, and the open kitchen experience—it means a lot to our team, especially the chefs who take great pride in their craft. We're also really glad our staff could help create a relaxed, unrushed experience for you. We always aim to make our guests feel at home and never hurried, so your kind words are truly appreciated. We’re sorry to hear about the disturbance during your visit. While we welcome all kinds of celebrations, we understand that maintaining a comfortable and respectful environment for everyone is important. We hope to welcome you back very soon !

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  4. john

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far the nicest restaurant we’ve been to in Chester. While the city has a huge range to choose from, The Forge stands out with its combination of atmosphere, service and high quality food, perfectly prepared and presented. The adjoining Indigo hotel is of a similar high quality. Boutique style, with themed floors (2nd floor is horse racing). The rooms are city centre sized, but thoughtfully designed and very comfortable beds. Service was exemplary.
    The ForgeResponded on June 1, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We're truly honoured to be described as the nicest restaurant you've visited in Chester—that means the world to our team! It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed not just the food and service, but also the atmosphere we’ve worked hard to create. We're also thrilled that your experience at the adjoining Indigo Hotel matched the high standards we both strive for. We’ll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to both our kitchen and front-of-house teams, as well as our friends at the hotel—they’ll be delighted. We hope to welcome you back again very soon! Warmest regards, The Forge Team

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  5. Ally

    Cheshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was AMAZING! Lovely place, attentive staff and the Dirty Mash is a MUST!!
    The ForgeResponded on May 28, 2025
    Wow — thank you! We're thrilled to hear you loved the food and had such a great experience with our team. And we totally agree… the Dirty Mash is a must! 😄 We can't wait to welcome you back soon. Many Thanks Camie

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  6. Rod

    Bristol4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual. Didn’t have a Sunday roast but they looked great! Next time!!
    The ForgeResponded on May 28, 2025
    Thank you so much for your continued support! We're glad you had another excellent visit. The Sunday roasts are definitely worth trying — we’ll look forward to serving you one next time! Warm wishes, Camie

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  7. Joanne

    Cheshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Looked forward to our meal after reading very good reviews but was soon disappointed. Considering it was extremely quiet the service was very slow. I dont like to rush at all but this was way too slow! Ordered a very good bottle of wine and some water. Had to ask times for the water. Wine was poured then put in an ice bucket which was out of reach so was sat with empty wine glasses while we tried to get the attention of our waiter. Ordered the cod Kiev which was nice and fresh, the wahgu and brisket burger on the other hand was very underwhelming...extremely dry with a strong burnt taste....triple cooked chips also very dry as if been sat for a while so we didnt eat them. Our waiter asked if everything was OK and I said it was 'just ok'......no reaction. Quite a bad advert for the Hotel Indigo. I was staying there and the hotel thankfully offered excellent service.
    The ForgeResponded on May 23, 2025
    Dear Joanne, Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear that your experience didn’t live up to expectations. We apologize for the slow service, delay with your drinks, and the issues with your meal — this is not the standard we strive for. Your comments have been shared with our team so we can address these concerns and improve. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the cod Kiev and appreciated the hotel service, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. Warm regards The Forge

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  8. Kirsty

    Hampshire3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We arrived to see lots of staff (5/6 waiting, including what I assume are “team leaders of various things…?and 3/4 kitchen staff) with half the covers with tables eating. Bubbly atmosphere, lighting good - no real atmosphere. You could tell it’s a hotel restaurant, which I don’t think is clear on their website… we entered in, no one acknowledged us initially so we walked closer towards a kind of reception/menu table where a young lady found our booking and seated us along with giving us menus. Fairly good selection, however I felt dubious about the kitchen staffs ability to cook well… It took a while for the waiting staff to come to see us, I had to look at them to make it obvious I wanted them to come over. A slightly frosty lady asked if we’re ready and promptly took our order. I had steak, chips and my partner had venison and we shared to veggie dishes. We were given our drinks and some 2 thinly sliced focaccia with a drizzle of olive oil and some “creamed butter” which I’m fairly sure was spreadable butter. Mains arrived, no need to have worried - not the best steak ever but good enough. Not sure what all the staff are for - id hate to go when it’s busy as there’s no way they’d cope… All in all I wouldn’t go again, for the price i would except a bigger portions and more ambiance. I am a tough customer as I work in the industry… so for many I’m sure it The Forge would be a fine option…
    The ForgeResponded on May 18, 2025
    Hi Kirsty, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. Your comments on service, ambiance, and portion size have been shared with our team for review and improvement. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the food overall, and we appreciate your honest perspective, especially as someone in the industry. While The Forge is located within a hotel, we aim to offer a unique dining experience, and your insights will help us better communicate that. We hope you’ll consider visiting us again in the future. The Forge Team

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  9. Ian

    Manchester/Greater Manchester7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great and friendly service. Delicious food, great selection of steaks.
    The ForgeResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food—especially our steak selection—and that the service made your visit even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon. The Forge Team

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  10. Andrew

    Cheshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Having entertained clients here previously and found the food and service to be very good I thought it would be a great venue for my daughters 21st birthday celebration. We were seated on a table two feet away from the service /till point. I asked to move to one of two vacant tables of 5 but was told they were reserved. When I booked there was no way of reserving a specific table! The meal was restless and chaotic with staff nudging passed every few minutes. At one point there were four staff surrounding the service point and trying to access a cupboard that they were struggling to do due to the close proximity of our table. The service was poor and they couldn’t get my drinks order right giving me a completely different wine the second time I ordered. When the bill arrived I had been charged for items I hadn’t had. The chefs did a great job and the food was consistently good. Very disappointing dining experience from previous occasions. No incentive to rush back for repeat business and I’ll certainly think twice about taking clients there again.
    The ForgeResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and for returning to dine with us for such a special occasion. While we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food, we’re very sorry that the seating arrangement and service fell short of your expectations. We understand how disruptive this must have been and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Your comments have been shared with our team so we can address these issues internally. We truly value your past support and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a much-improved experience. Many thanks Camie

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Forge

The Forge, Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1QQ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Chester
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Northwest British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dan Regan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room at The Forge is special. Seating up to 10 guests in sumptuous comfort, you can enjoy the fantastic feasting-style menus that our incredibly talented chefs will prepare.
  • Private party contact
    Marzia Faraci: 01244 735745
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