Oddfellows Chester, the city’s most iconic and quirky venue, has officially celebrated its grand relaunch, welcoming guests back to experience its unique charm, lively atmosphere, and heartfelt hospitality. The much-loved destination, originally opened 16 years ago by Chester champion Izzy…
Rooftop Social Club, Chester’s newest social space, has confirmed they will open their doors on Friday, 15th November. Located on the 8th and 9th floors of Pepper Street’s multi-storey car park, the impressive new 300-capacity venue has undergone significant refurbishments…
Chester is set to welcome its newest social space this Autumn, as the highly anticipated Rooftop Social Club announces it will open its doors this October. Located in the heart of the city, Rooftop Social Club will see the top…
Storyhouse is promising a brilliant series of performances and events in Grosvenor Park this summer – and the spectacular season starts with a special street food weekend next month. In the Park: Street Food Weekend takes place on Saturday, 14…
The annual Chester Hospitality People Awards returned last night for their 2024 ceremony, recognizing the best of the city’s hospitality sector. Attended by more than 300 guests from Chester’s vibrant hospitality community, the event showcased the remarkable talents and contributions of individuals…
Sophie curates the carefully chosen, ever-evolving Cornerhouse gin list (currently 34 to try), showcasing gins you may not get elsewhere and championing smaller-batch distilleries and those with great stories to tell. Lind & Lime, Leith – this distillery make one…
The Chester Hospitality Association is excited to reveal the finalists for the People Awards for 2024. The awards, in association with Chester Race Company, Horseradish and Saffron Vanilla are a chance to celebrate the talented individuals at the heart…
The Chester Hospitality Association is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of their prestigious People Awards for 2024, a significant event that celebrates and recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals in the hospitality industry. The awards, in association…
Chester, UK – March 18, 2024 – The Pied Bull, a renowned establishment nestled within the walls of the historic Roman City of Chester, is delighted to announce the completion of its highly anticipated refurbishment, aligning with the establishment’s commitment…
Chester Zoo is set to open its award-winning gastro pub to the public on Friday evenings in February. For the first time, The Oakfield, which was once home to the some of the first animals to live at the…
The Chester Good Beer Guide has been independently curated by my better half, Phil, and his best beer buddy, Stu. These two chaps are crazy about good beer, so this guide should be the ultimate beer trail around the city…
Hoole residents give single-use plastic the push Hoole has come a long way since it became a civil parish in 1666 with 177 residents. ‘Notting Hoole’ has a fantastic range of independent businesses and eateries, and it hosts events well,…
Chester, UK – November 19, 2023 – The Abode Hotel Chester’s 5th-floor bar was the scene of a thrilling cocktail showdown on November 8th, as eight of Cheshire’s top mixologists battled for the title of Taste Cheshire Cocktail Champion 2023. Sponsored by Three…
21st Century Hospitality, Gender Diversity… and the life of a chef, are all subjects to be explored in the city this month as Merseyside and Cheshire’s leading industry figures come together, with a host of special guests to drive conversation…
To honour California Wine Month, Chester’s iconic, independent steakhouse, Upstairs at The Grill, has prepared two new wine flights, available for a limited time only. To celebrate California Wine Month, independent steakhouse, Upstairs at The Grill will be offering a…
Photo: Artezzan – winners of the Gold award for Best Large Restaurant 2022 The Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards are back and have tallied a record number of votes from the public. With the total vote count exceeding 59,000,…
The Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards are back for 2023, and voting is now open. Cheshire’s only publicly voted awards of this kind have been running for over 20 years and Taste Cheshire is proud to launch this…
Chester Racecourse has launched a new, outdoor bar for racegoers with a nod to its prestigious history. The world’s oldest racecourse has introduced Gee Gee’s to its race day experience for guests, located on the Pavilion Lawn and accessible…
Rio Brazilian Steakhouse has certainly made its entrance to the city of Chester where last Thursday saw over 100 local celebs and the ‘who’s who’ of Chester walk the red carpet and party like the Brazilians do. Guests were treated…
The Edinburgh Gin Summer Saturday returns to Chester Racecourse this weekend, with the award-winning gin brand sponsoring the popular fixture for the second year running. Sponsoring five races on a card of seven, each named after drinks produced by the…
We Love Good Times brings you a hand picked and carefully selected guide to the best breakfast, brunch and bottomless brunch spots in Cheshire!
It feels like such a special treat to wine & dine outside with friends and family. Summer 2023 is just around the corner and Chester is about to come alive with the buzz, chatter and all the smiling faces that…
Edinburgh Gin was born in one of the most beautiful and magical cities in the world in 2010, and since then has grown and evolved into a hugely respected premium brand taking inspiration from the wonder-filled city that is its…
The Lock Keeper (cocktail) ‘Boodles of Fizz’ Boodles gin, elderflower, apple Juice, Prosecco £8.95 The Ship (fizz & brunch) Boodles Breakfast Menu Prices from £8.95 Providence Gin (cocktail) ‘Diamond Rose’ Boodles Gin, Jasmine and rose…
New awards focusing solely on Chester and its unsung hospitality heroes. Today, CHESTER HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION announced the launch of their People Awards, recognising the amazing work of hospitality staff in Chester. From Chefs to front of house, from sales and…
Chester has retained the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy. Areas awarded the Purple Flag are recognised for providing a vibrant and diverse mix of dining, entertainment and culture while promoting the safety and wellbeing of…
Sunbirds Ft. Dave Hemingway of The Beautiful South & The Housemartins comes to Alexander’s on 16th April! The man who once told us he loved us from the bottom of his pencil case, founder Beautiful South member Dave Hemingway…
Since fully opening on November 8, the new market has seen a huge influx of visitors during its first four weeks and a more than trebling of the peak pre-pandemic footfall in the old market, which closed in October. The…
Written by Izzy Grey Why not give the gift of epic experiences and magical memories from our awesome city this Christmas? Buying a gift voucher from a local bar or restaurant, an independent retailer, an event or an attraction gives…
The new Chester Market opened its doors to the public on Tuesday 8th November in Exchange Square off Northgate Street following a sell-out preview weekend; and will be open six days per week and closed on Mondays. Opening hours will…
written by the Vin Santo team Vin Santo is housed within an atmospheric 13th Century crypted cellar. Barely touched in 700 years and with the original stonemason marks which are still visible, it is immediately impressive and awe-inspiring. As you enter 21 Watergate…
written by The Henry Potts team Nestled underneath the historic Watergate House, on Lower Watergate Street, the pub lends itself perfectly to the festive season with its low-ceilinged snug feel, warm and intimate candlelit cosiness and traditional decorations. At…
Chester’s Indie Street welcomes a brand-new resident this November. Providence Gin’s guests will be stepping back in time to enjoy a totally unique experience in a building steeped in history and heritage.
Originally constructed in the 13th century, the present God’s Providence House was built in 1652. The name is reputed to come from it being the only house to have escaped the outbreak of plague in 1647–48 which killed 2,000 people in the city.
The new Chester Market will open its doors to the public on Saturday 5 November at 9am. Free tickets will be available for the opening weekend to provide an exclusive first glimpse of the new market; places will be limited…
After what we would consider being the most difficult two years the Hospitality industry has ever faced, we wanted to bring the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards back with a vengeance. We have a fresh face; some new awards…
THE TASTE CHESHIRE FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS ARE RETURNING – Now is the time to have your say in Cheshire’s definitive Food and Drink Awards. Voting opens Friday 15th July 2022 for the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards 2022. …
Eccentric bar and restaurant group Cosy Club will be launching in Chester’s new Northgate Development this month and promises to offer something totally unique to the city’s fast-growing food and drink scene. The new Cosy Club will form a part…
With all that’s going on in the world, not to mention what the last two years have brought us, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend couldn’t have come at a better time. We are all in need of some serious celebration…
The secret is out! The local owners have announced that one of the city’s favourite dining destinations is set to open its doors again after a major refurbishment…. Upstairs At The Grill reopens its doors on May 25th– with a whole new…
Wonky-funk cartoon freaks SILENT–K have announced details of their third single, DOORSTEP, ahead of their debut album mixed by famed Arctic Monkeys producer Ross Orton later in the year. Following their sold-out tour supporting fellow Liverpool legends Cast, the band…
Just over the Welsh border and approximately 15 minutes drive away is Croes Howell Bar, Restaurant and Wedding Venue. Located near Rossett in Llay, Croes Howell has been a local hub for the past 10 years, and now it…
Spitting Feathers Brewery Spitting Feathers is known for producing dynamic and superb quality craft beer in keg, cask and bottle, but there is much more going on at their home on Common Farm in Waverton than the brewing of award-winning…
A Taste of Spring in Chester is a brand-new food and drink trail, featuring the best of our local produce right here in the City, Cheshire and North Wales. This is a collaboration between local promotional platform We Love Good…
Alexander’s So our first entry on the Taste of Spring in Chester Cocktail Trail is both locally produced and foraged! The Aloe Mae cocktail is pre-batched by Prohibition (on Watergate Street) using rosemary from Alexander’s very own garden, and it…
A Taste of Spring in Chester is a brand-new food and drink trail, featuring the best of our local produce right here in the City, Cheshire and North Wales. This is a collaboration between local promotional platform We Love Good…
Pioneering independent Scottish craft brewer BrewDog is heading to one of the UK’s most historic cities and opening a bar as part of the Chester Northgate development when the scheme fully opens in autumn 2022. Since its launch in 2007,…
As the days become shorter and the temperature starts to drop (however not this week), we could be mistaken that winter is well and truly on the way and the festive season is nearly upon us. However, I feel we…
Spearheaded by Paul Hardman, Bar Manager and the rest of the team, The Forge is launching a new cocktail menu, serving creative signature drinks using local ingredients wherever possible, perfect to welcome the change of season. The collection of…
Maybe it’s the sudden change in the weather (we seem to have gone from late Summer straight to early Winter), or the feeling of anticipation and expectation for a Christmas to end all Christmases (after we missed out so spectacularly…
Another Chester dining review and another fabulous, independent restaurant for WLGT to shout about! The Green House in Chester still feels pretty new to me. They’ve had a stop-start launch period as they first opened their doors last year (and…
Picnic is a great quality, independent bar and restaurant which we should, as a city, be very proud of. It’s everything we look for in an independent. Understated, elegant, consistent and very good value for money. Owners Matthew and Justin…
