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Ribeye Steak - The Forge, Chester, Cheshire

The Forge

4.4 (476)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
The Forge, Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1QQ

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 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

  • FIVE-COURSE BLIND TASTING MENU

    £65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 30, 2024 - Nov 28, 2025
    FIVE - COURSE BLIND TASTING MENU Our Blind Tasting Menu Is Served by weekly on Fridays throughout the year. Under the Direction of Our Renowned Head Chef, the Menus Are Inventive as They Are Fun. With No Menu Choice, the Concept Is Simple. 5 Courses, You guess the Ingredients After Each Course! Our Menu changes every month with innovative ideas on each visit! The Perfect Dinner Date for Couples or Night Out for Friends & Even More Fun in Groups! Guess ingredients and your meal is on us.
    FIVE-COURSE BLIND TASTING MENU Photo
  • Lunch with Cocktails

    £40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Forge Chester, our lunch with cocktail experience is a way to spend with your friends or family. Choose three cocktails from a locally-sourced unique menu as well an incredible main dish or four smaller plates. Catch up with loved ones in a relaxed atmosphere and let our team take care of you.
    Lunch with Cocktails Photo
  • Set Lunch with complimentary glass of bubbles

    £29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Seasonal 3-course set Lunch is available Wednesday to Saturday 12 - 2.30 pm and comes with a glass of bubbles for each diner.
    Set  Lunch with complimentary glass of bubbles Photo

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What 476 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Good for business meals

  • Cheshire

    Innovative

  • Cheshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cheshire

    Hot spot

  • Cheshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cheshire

    Romantic

  • Cheshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Chester

    Best Food

  • Chester

    Good for business meals

  • Chester

    Innovative

  • Chester

    Great for fine wines

  • Chester

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Forge offers a unique dining experience with its "amazing service," "fantastic atmosphere," and exceptional food quality. Guests rave about the "blind tasting menu," "perfectly cooked steaks," and "outstanding Sunday roast." While service can be slow during busy times, the "attentive staff" and "beautiful environment" make it a memorable choice.
476 Reviews
  1. Liz

    Cheshire1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    worst experiance ive ever had dining out staff were so rude especially Ash food was under cooked to the point all of us have ended up with food poisioning staff got the bill wrong three times! actually added pounds on to what clearly stated on the menu for a certain price and then added on to it if i could give no stars i would i would not reccomend this place to anyone infact it was such a bad experiance that i have put it on social media when we told staff about the poor quality of food they tolled there eyes and did nothing about it disgusted with this place and the staff

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  2. Henry

    East Sussex1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The venue is a bit soulless. The food was OK nothing special. The service was slow, always had to call for attention. The wine selection was non existent and what was available was not good and extremely overpriced. £18 for a large glass of Chardonnay a better bottle of which could be bought in Waitrose or Tesco for around £10. Wouldn't go again and wouldn't recommend it.
    The ForgeResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Henry, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your experience at The Forge did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments regarding the food, service, and wine selection. Your feedback is important and will be shared with our team so we can address the issues raised. We're especially sorry to hear about the issues with the delays in service and wine pricing. While we're disappointed that we didn’t leave you with a more positive impression, we thank you again for your honesty. Should you choose to give us another try in the future, we’d love the opportunity to offer a much-improved experience. Kind regards, The Forge Team

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  3. Joshua

    Manchester/Greater Manchester2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dirty mash is Sessy would recommend to my grandma!
    The ForgeResponded on June 30, 2025
    Dear Joshua, Thank you so much for the amazing rating! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards The Forge Team

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  4. Alana

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We did the 5-course blind tasting. Really good concept and the food was delicious, service was a little slow as it was so busy, it took 30minutes to get our first course, but the service staff were attentive and friendly.
    The ForgeResponded on June 30, 2025
    Hi Alana, Thank you for choosing our 5-course blind tasting experience, and for sharing your feedback. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the concept and found the food delicious! We sincerely apologise for the wait at the beginning of your meal—it was a particularly busy time, but we’re grateful for your understanding. We're pleased to hear that the service staff were attentive and friendly throughout. Your feedback helps us continue to improve, and we’d love to welcome you back for another unique experience soon! Warm Regards The Forge Team

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  5. C

    Cheshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was really good. We had main menu and Sunday roast. Lovely. Good quality. Service a little slow and some menu items unavailable as well as no coffee. Would go again though.
    The ForgeResponded on June 30, 2025
    Dear C, Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing to dine with us. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the Sunday roast—it really means a lot to the team. We do want to apologise for the slower service and the items that were unavailable during your visit. Unfortunately, we also had a fault with our coffee machine that day, and we’re sorry it meant we couldn’t offer you a full experience. We're actively working to ensure these issues are resolved. Thank you again for your understanding, and we truly appreciate that you’d consider returning—we’d love to welcome you back soon. Kind Regards The Forge Team

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  6. Alison

    Cheshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    After being recommended this restaurant I could not wait to celebrate my birthday here. Lovely setting, decor and ambience, but was very disappointed with the afternoon tea. Only one option of bread, so all sandwiches were served on white cheap bread, not good. Fillings were mediocre. The cake selection made up for the not so good sandwiches and cost. Staff very attentive and service good. Also the coffee machine was out of use the day of our visit. Would recommend this place for drinks but not the afternoon tea.
    The ForgeResponded on June 30, 2025
    Dear Alison, Thank you for choosing to celebrate your birthday with us, and for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that our afternoon tea didn’t meet your expectations, particularly regarding the sandwich selection. Your comments are very valid, and we’ll be reviewing both the bread options and fillings to see where we can improve. We're glad the cake selection and our team’s service made a better impression—that’s always lovely to hear. We also apologise for the inconvenience with the coffee machine during your visit; it was an unexpected issue that we’ve since addressed. Thank you again for your constructive feedback and kind words about the setting and service. We’d love to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards The Forge Team

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  7. Jennifer

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding, the food, the service and the lovely Father’s Day treat for the dads! Can’t wait to come back! Thank you
    The ForgeResponded on June 19, 2025
    Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for your kind words and for spending Father's Day with us! We're truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and the special treat for the dads—it means a lot to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, The Forge Team

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  8. Elaine

    Cheshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our meal here. Amazing service. We had a sharing option of rib eye beef which was fantastic. Great atmosphere too. We will definitely return.
    The ForgeResponded on June 19, 2025
    Dear Elaine, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you loved your meal and enjoyed the lively atmosphere. It’s great to know the rib eye sharing option hit the mark — we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to our chefs. A special thank you as well for your lovely note about Thom — we’ll make sure he knows how much his recommendations and service were appreciated. We’re so glad you had a great evening, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Warmest regards, The Forge Team

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  9. david

    Cheshire1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked through open table for charged 130 for 2 X blind tasting. Didn't realise. Paid also at restaurant and now I'm struggling to get my money back. Was told I was going to get payment via stripe 2 weeks ago Nothig arrived

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  10. Abi

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    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 on June 14, 2025
    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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FAQs

The Forge is rated 4.4 stars by 476 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 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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