Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Cheshire

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Shrub

4.9

4.9 (1191)

£26 to £40

British

Chester

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Claire

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous food, great service and a lovely atmosphere.

The Chefs Table

4.8

4.8 (3696)

£26 to £40

British

Chester

About the restaurant

Lunch Menu - Two Courses for £30 / Three Courses for £35

We are an independent restaurant in the heart of Chester offering microseasonal dining with menus designed around what's growing on our farm in Daresbury. Menus change every four to six weeks.
Happy Hour is available in our lounge from 4-6pm on Thursday-Saturday with "Two for £15" Cocktails, wine and beer specials.

Please note we are currently card-only and unable to accept cash.

Meat / Game / Pescatarian / Vegetarian / Vegan / GF / DF

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If your preferred time is not available please make a note on your reservation and we will try our best to accommodate you in the event of a cancellation. If you don't see the time you would like, please email us at info@chefstablechester.co.uk with the preferred time, party size, and telephone number and we will check our availability.

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Dianne and Tedvip

Dined 4 days ago

Overnight stop in Chester and what a treat to dine at The Chef’s Table. The tasting menu was creatively conceived and expertly executed; wine pairing perfected this flavor extravaganza as the service team brought kitchen to table. This was simply dining pleasure from beginning to end!

The Coast Prestbury

4.8

4.8 (824)

£25 and under

Italian

Macclesfield

About the restaurant

The Coast in Prestbury.

Reflecting our head chef’s love of Italy’s Amalfi coast, welcome to all the beauty and flavour of Europe’s most stunning coastline – in the heart of Cheshire.

Using only the finest ‘mare e monte’ or land and sea ingredients, our chefs create the best of both authentic and modern Italian cuisine in a glamorous contemporary setting.

The Coast has the perfect atmosphere for intimate meals, family parties, corporate events or to simply enjoy imaginative cocktails, wines and beers in our vibrant bar and lounge.

We look forward to seeing you at The Coast.

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LynnG

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

We had a wonderful evening at Coast last night. The staff couldn’t have been nicer and the food delicious. We will be back.

Riva Cocktail Bar and Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (749)

£26 to £40

British

Hale

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO RIVA LOUNGE BAR AND RESTAURANT IN HALE VILLAGE

Great quality, serious but unpretentious food, with a friendly and personal service. All wrapped up in a relaxed, casual, comfortable setting.

Serving everything from Bar Snacks to a full A La Carte and Sunday Lunch, great cocktails alongside an extensive wine list.

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michael

Dined 3 days ago

A lovely meal & great atmosphere, we had a great evening

Twenty Eight

4.7

4.7 (207)

£26 to £40

British

Chester

About the restaurant

A new, growing-led “British Tapas” restaurant from the teams behind Chef's Table and Growing @Field 28. The menu features an inventive and daily-changing selection of vegetarian, vegan, meat, fish and game plates, each dish is crafted from Field 28's daily harvest of pesticide and biocide-free heritage produce and specialist leaf, served alongside a selection of hand-crafted cordials, cocktails and wines.

Lunch Offer : 3 Plates for £20, served at lunch Thursday-Saturday.

Please note we are a separate restaurant to Chef's Table. We are currently unable to accept cash at our new premises and are card-only.

Top review

Stephanie

Dined 4 days ago

A wonderful restaurant with friendly, accommodating staff and excellent service. We enjoyed a very nice evening here and would definitely go again. The food was outstanding and the surroundings and very smart. So might like about 28! I would highly recommend

Piccolino - Knutsford

4.5

4.5 (196)

£26 to £40

Italian

Knutsford

About the restaurant

Situated in the heart of Cheshire and boasting the stunning Tatton Park on it’s doorstep, historic Knutsford is undisputedly one of Cheshire’s prettiest villages. Knutsford’s is an intriguing mix of past and present: think cutting-edge businesses housed within listed buildings, and high-end interior designers next to cosy tearooms. Knutsford is a town of contrasts, which is why it’s the ideal location for Piccolino. Piccolino’s ethos has always been to mix classic with contemporary to create something that truly is the best of both- that’s why Piccolino’s menu offers an array of Italian classics with a distinctly modern twist.
Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Knutsford dining scene. Ideally situated in a central village location on High Street, Piccolino in Knutsford boasts an open kitchen, second floor bar area and a substantial rooftop terrace featuring a fully retractable roof, for the ultimate alfresco experience rain or shine!

Top review

Robvip

Dined 4 days ago

Had a great meal on the terrace. Lots of new dishes within the 25 year celebration menu.

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Experience

Two Courses & Drink for £25

Experience

15% off your food bill, Monday & Tuesday

Experience

Wine Wednesday - 50% Off Wine

The Forge

4.3

4.3 (412)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Chester

About the restaurant

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.

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Tim

Dined on Oct 7, 2024

Treated ourselves to a sharing steak as a special occasion. Wasn't disappointed. Steak sublime and accompaniments lovely.

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Experience

Lunch with Cocktails

Experience

Roman Tour of Chester with Lunch at The Forge

Experience

Set Lunch with complimentary glass of bubbles

Opera Grill - Chester

4.3

4.3 (420)

£26 to £40

Grill

Chester

About the restaurant

Standing out from the crowd, our 400-seater restaurant is housed in a grand Grade II listed building featuring a distinct neoclassical Greek façade and mixes an industrial look with a touch of opulence inside. Opera Grill brings theatre on a grand scale to Chester. At the heart of our menu is the theatre charcoal grill and wood-burning ovens, inspired by revered chefs and restaurants from around the world. The entertainment continues in a first-floor Music Gallery featuring a stage set for live acts every Friday, and a mix of soulful classics performed by our gospel choir every Sunday.
The distinctive spaces in Opera Grill are all available for hire for meetings, conferences and special events with bespoke menus and entertainment packages.

We have limited disabled access, the 1st floor and terrace is not wheelchair accessible.

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Graemevip

Dined on Sep 30, 2024

Great restaurant, super staff and a very nice meal. Atmosphere is always great

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Experience

Wine Wednesday - 50% Off Wine

Experience

Bottomless Lunch

Experience

15% off your food bill, Monday & Tuesday

Piccolino - Wilmslow

4.2

4.2 (416)

£26 to £40

Italian

Wilmslow

About the restaurant

A gem in the Cheshire countryside, this glittering new restaurant is the latest and greatest in the Piccolino Collection. The open-plan design brings theatre to the table as you sit back and watch the chefs create exceptional dishes found only at Piccolino.

Dine indoors in the elegant oak, marble brass and mirrored interiors or on the winterised Tuscan terrace. There's no finer place to enjoy a taste of Italian cuisine and Italian living.
Come for a coffee, for drinks, for an outstanding meal or to party in style. Piccolino Wilmslow serves moments of signature luxury every visit.

Top review

clive

Dined 3 days ago

Without doubt this restaurant outshines all for miles around. The staff are wonderful especially Kiara and manager Mr Madonna. We all had the special 2 course lunch today and it was excellent value for money. And £25 off a bottle of Moet champers. What’s not to like! Get there.

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Experience

Two Courses & Drink for £25

Experience

15% off your food bill, Monday & Tuesday

Experience

Wine Wednesday - 50% off wine

Otterburns

4.2

4.2 (51)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Moore

About the restaurant

Welcome to Otterburns - the perfect blend of comfort, cuisine & a delightful fusion of a coffee house and wine bar – all under one roof!

Our coffee and wine are carefully selected to ensure the highest quality. We take pride in offering a cozy and inviting atmosphere that makes our customers feel at home.

Our coffee house offers a friendly atmosphere and excellent daytime breakfast, brunch and lunch menu, perfect for a morning or afternoon treat. At night, we transform into an upscale and premium wine bar and restaurant, providing the very best selection of quality wines to complement our incredible take on British modern cuisine. To complement both service times, we offer a "2GO" service with take away, faster food options too!

Our family-run business prides itself on offering a unique experience to our guests, and our friendly staff will make you feel right at home. Come visit us and experience our excellent food and wine for yourself.

Top review

jonathan

Dined 3 days ago

Good location which is very convenient for us nearby residents. Food was good and decently priced. Shame it wasn't that busy as it affected the ambience slightly. Not sure why it isn't busier as it's a good place.

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