The forecast is good and the roof terrace will be open all Jubilee weekend at Restaurant 1539
The newly refurbished roof terrace at Restaurant 1539 looks sensational and is the perfect place to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend, and it will be open to all from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June. Enjoy a selection of stunning Jubilee themed signature cocktails including Roodee Iced Tea, Regal Reputation, Gin Garden, Royal Mule, and Bakewell fizz. Relax on the roof with friends and family overlooking the very best view in the city of Chester Racecourse.
Restaurant, Bar, Roof Terrace and Events Venue with the most spectacular views in the city!
Chester Racecourse spans over 65-acres and lies on the banks of the River Dee. In Roman times, the river, which was then much wider and deeper, flowed right up to what is now the base of the medieval city wall.
Within the water stood a small island upon which stood a stone cross, the stump of which you may still see at the racecourse today. The Roodee, which Chester Racecourse is fondly known, derives from this time, the Saxon word ‘Rood’ means a cross or crucifix and the Norse suffix ‘Eye’means an island, thus literally ‘The Island of the Cross’. Over the years this has been corrupted to the name that we now know as The Roodee.
On February 9th 1539 the first recorded horse race took place in Chester to replace the famously bloody Shrove Tuesday football game, which in 1533, was banned from the city. The first recorded race was formed by the Lord Mayor of the time, Henry Gee, whose name is now synonymous with racing, is the British nickname for racehorses, ‘Gee Gees’.
In 1817 the racecourse’s iconic grandstand, where this stunning restaurant is now positioned, was first built. The view from our roof lounge and restaurant shares a fairly similar view now to 477 years ago with panoramic views of the Roodee and the River Dee, a spectacular view, whether the Gee-Gees are in action or not!
Restaurant 1539 offers the most unique backdrop in which to enjoy a drink, savour a delicious meal or mingle in the roof lounge. The menu offers twists on classic British favourites alongside dishes inspired by flavours from across the globe.
Restaurant 1539 has a fabulous brigade of chefs creating an ever-changing menu which incorporates the finest local produce from Cheshire and the surrounding region.
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