Recommendations

As Cestrians ourselves, we want you to love our city as much as we do!

That's why we've put together a list of all our favourite things to do and places to eat and drink!

To Do

In Chester itself you can walk along the famous Rows above the shops and you can also do a walk around the Roman walls surrounding the city centre. There are other Roman sites you can go and see such as the Amphitheatre and the Roman Gardens.

You can also walk down by the River Dee and also cross to the other side to walk along the meadows.

The Tourist Information has many tours of Chester - we recommend the ghost tour!

The New Chester Market has lots of shops, food stalls and a bar and is dog friendly.

Rooftop Social is a new space with a pop up bars, restaurants and games

There are lots of shops in Chester, and if you have a car you can also drive to Cheshire Oaks designer outlet village.

Chester Zoo and Blue Planet Aquarium are both a short drive/taxi away but we would recommend you book if you want to go!

Keep an eye out for open air theatre and moonlight flick events in Chester. Also be sure to check out the Storyhouse Theatre website to see what is on!

Restaurants

There are so many great independent restaurants in Chester. All are located in the centre unless otherwise stated. In no particular order...

The New Chester Market - lots of food stalls, shops, cafes and a bar (particularly recommend the Seafood Shack and the fresh pasta bar)
Rooftop Social - food stalls, bars, games
Porta - Great tapas
Chez Francoise - beautiful food, small French Bistro
Covino - Small plates, fine dining, in the Michelin guide!
La Fattoria - Casual, family run Italian
Stile Napoletano - The very best pizza restaurant, ranked as one of the best in Europe!
Chez Jules - French family run, hearty meals
The Old Harkers Arms - Gastro pub, great food and ale
The Achitect - Gastro pub, great food and ale, same company as above. Located with a view over the racecourse, great beer garden
The Grosvenor Arms - same as above, located 10-15 minutes out of Chester in the Cheshire countryside
The White Horse at Churton - located close to the Grosvenor Arms (above), same company as Sticky Walnut (below) - very good food!
Sticky Walnut - Fine dining located in Hoole (suburb just outside the centre)
Chef's Table/Twenty Eight - Fine dining, in the Michelin guide!
Upstairs at the Grill - Premium steak restaurant for a special occasion!
Moules a Go-Go - Family run bistro specialising in Moules frites but also does lots of other good food!
Rio - All you can eat Brazilian steakhouse
Ruan Orchid - Great Thai
Siam - Thai
Barton Rouge - Great Indian
Amni - More fancy Indian, family run
Dabba - Casual South Indian food, family run
Carbonara - Italian, family run
La Brasserie/The Arkle (Chester Grosvenor Hotel) - the Brasserie is more reasonably priced. The Arkle is a tasting menu with a Michalin star!
Hamayuu - Japanese independent restaurant
Death by Tacos - Casual, incredible Mexican food and cocktails, death metal!
Pars Kahve - Independent Turkish restaurant
Mowgli Street Food - Amazing authentic Indian in Cheshire Oaks
Take a walk along Watergate Street, Northgate Street and Bridge Street for lots of lovely independent restaurants and coffee shops (Jaunty Goat - great coffee!)

Bars

Vin Santo wine bar
Paysan wine bar
Harkers (great pub and food, no children)
Prohibiton (Secret bar on Watergate Street)
Liquor and Co
Craft and Co
Bar Lounge
Oddfellows
There are lots of independent bars on Watergate Street (independent quarter)

Exclusive Offers

Stile Napoletano (The best pizza restaurant in Chester!) will provide a 10% discount in the evenings Monday to Friday when you quote 'Hygge Homes' to the manager when booking. You may need to show your booking confirmation upon request.

Revive Spa/Salon in Handbridge will provide 10% off treatments for our guests!