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The Oakfield, Chester, Cheshire

The Oakfield

4.4 (3716)
£25 and under
International
Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1LH

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-friendly
The Oakfield is set in a stunning property at the heart of Chester Zoo, making this a truly unique contemporary British pub.

With pride and passion we’ll be serving freshly prepared locally sourced food and hand-picked beers, wines and spirits. The Oakfield has been lovingly restored and our new garden room offers incredible views of our award winning gardens.

So, whether you are enjoying a day at the zoo or want to pop in for lunch you’ll get a warm welcome from our team.*

*Usual zoo admission fees apply but our members can visit as often as they wish.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ben Finchett

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea - MUST be booked 48 hours in advance

    £25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    ***Please note: Bookings must be made 48 hours in advance and full prepayment is required at the time of booking. This is non refundable, non transferable.*** In the comfortable surroundings of The Oakfield, you shall be welcomed with freshly prepared sandwiches, freshly baked plain and currant scones, a selection of classic cakes, pastries and macaroons. This sumptuous selection shall be accompanied by the finest of teas, coffees or herbal infusions.

What 3,716 people are saying

The Oakfield 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Great for brunch

  • Cheshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Cheshire

    Most Booked

  • Chester

    Great for brunch

  • Chester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oakfield offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food," a "relaxed atmosphere," and "attentive staff." Situated in the zoo's gardens, this beautiful venue boasts a diverse menu catering to all tastes. Highlights include "fantastic" Sunday roasts and "superb" fish and chips. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "highly recommended" spot for quality meals.

3,716 Reviews
  1. Sam

    London8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Extremely disappointing visit to this place. The food is no better than what you can source from a vendor in the park. Pre packed frozen junk food, everything deep fried to death. What a shame. Staff were lovely though!

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  2. Helen

    North Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Been many times to oakfield, today was a last minute booking arrived at 2.50 table booked for 3pm waited a while to be seen he did apologise for wait sat down waited again for some to take drinks order , again waited , young lad took food order again we waited a while , we have been there wen it’s been busier and the service has been quicker . Food was good , we had roast dinners, ordered dessert and again waited a while I asked waiter to see where they were , by now it was quiet in there . They did apologise but it did spoil the afternoon.

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  3. Vincent

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, very relaxed atmosphere on a busy Zoo day. Attentive staff and a wide choice of spirits at the bar. Spotless toilet facilities. A very enjoyable experience to celebrate a landmark birthday.

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  4. Claire

    Cheshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat here whenever we visit the zoo and the food is always lovely However today was exceptional The wild garlic soup was beautiful - we both had this and thought it was lovely along with the bread which was soooo nice Then we had both ordered the Cumberland sausage and mash - omg this was something else. It looked fantastic and tasted even better The sausage was very tasty, the mash and cabbage were beautiful and the gravy was delicious then the little crisy onions on top just finished it off perfectly Would highly recommend eating here we have never had a bad meal If you visit on a Sunday their Sunday lunch is one of the nicest I’ve ever had

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  5. Akshay

    Cheshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Came here after checking the menu online but after we arrived, we were given a different menu which was quite surprising as the things we wanted to have wasnt there on the presented menu.

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  6. Martin

    Cheshire10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant venue in the gardens of the zoo. Staff were polite and attentive. The menus were extensive to suit all tastes and budgets. The roast dinners were excellent with plenty of meat and vegetables.

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  7. Gary

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service well worth visiting..

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  8. Ellen

    Liverpool1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food amazing and good quality, service really good

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  9. Mark

    Cheshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent Sunday Lunch for five. Loved the location, food and service.

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  10. Damian

    Cheshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food & drink and really nice venue. I would highly recommend.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Oakfield

Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1LH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Chester
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ben Finchett
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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