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…
The Black Dog is something of an eccentric venue – and eccentric venues just happen to be my favourite kind! I have been following these guys closely from when they launched not long before the pandemic struck, and just like…
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…
We Love Good Times brings you a hand picked and carefully selected guide to the best breakfast, brunch and bottomless brunch spots in Cheshire!
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…
Artezzan Restaurant and Bar, a brand-new Mediterranean concept will open its doors on Monday 21st June. Located on Pepper Street in Chester city centre the transformation of the old Las Iguanas site is nearing completion and Artezzan is promising to…
Chester is a-changing! Our high street is recovering in all sorts of wonderful ways, but its not just the city centre having fabulous new biz openings to shout about! As ever, WLGT has its finger well and truly on the pulse…
We went crazy for Alfresco Chester in that glorious sunshine! But lets face it, the weather ain’t been that great recently, so the return of indoor hospitality this week has been a very welcome step forwards on the UK roadmap….
It feels like such a special treat to dine outside with friends and family. And the fact that Spring has arrived and Summer is well on the way is an added bonus. And the really good news is that so…
Pepper Street is changing. One particular empty unit is just about to burst into life in a way it has never done before. If ever (like me) you have fancied a full-on Pan Asian experience, you’ve had to travel to…
Artezzan Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar combines the exciting flavours of the Mediterranean with warm and friendly service, bringing back memories of visits to golden beaches and cobbled terraces. This brand new dining experience in the city centre has been designed…
Countdown to opening as new Cheshire venue sees massive audience response to its stellar line-up of live events. Cheshire’s newest live event venue is set to open in four weeks – and the demand for tickets has already seen some…
The team at Chester’s original cocktail bar and restaurant, Barlounge have been a very busy bunch. Throughout the latest lockdown they have cooked, baked, served and ran their hearts out to raise an impressive £15K to help local children. Raising…
Thank you to Ian Southerin of The Cheshire School of Photography for use of this stunning photo. OK, so we know that no matter what happens – Christmas is not cancelled. Whether we’re in some sort of lockdown or not,…
The Florist is the latest restaurant to take space in the forthcoming Chester Northgate development, building on the success of its existing sites in Liverpool, Bristol and Watford. The Florist is part of ‘The New World Trading Company’, an award-winning…
When Hickory’s founder Neil McDonnell first brought the concept that is the ‘Sports Book’ to Chester back in 2010, it initially took a bit of explaining. Based on the sporting Mecca’s of America, a typical sportsbook features multiple TV screens,…
A new hidden away bar has just opened in the heart of Chester. The Secret Garden is located within the Townhouse Hotel and has recently been transformed into a refurbished beautiful outdoor space, perfect to enjoy drinks all day long. The…
I love to tell stories. Local stories about those very special, committed and passionate people making a real difference in our food and drink community, those people who contribute so much to our local lifestyle economy. One such person is…
Its National Rum Day on Saturday 16th August and seeing as this is my fave spirit of all time (well, ever since it was World Whisky Day on 15th May anyway), I thought we should mark the occasion with a…
Lockdown has been a bummer! Whatever your situation, everyone has been affected and its been pretty damn difficult all round, which is why its nearly time to celebrate the end of it. But its not all bad. So many local…
What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you think of beer? Everyone has an opinion – there can’t be any other drink that conjures up so many stereotypes. To the uninitiated beer is a drink only…
What a blast! A massive thank you to our great friends at Exotic Booze Club in Chester Market for a fabulous press event this weekend. Exotic Booze Club is no ordinary bar, and their Tasting Events are totally unique to…
It has been many years since I have dined at Oddfellows – only once in fact since I left, after opening it back in 2008. So it was good to hear from General Manager Lauren recently when she invited me…
(The Dining Room is currently closed due to Covid) WOW! Where to start with this one! I am so excited to write this review as the experience I had last night at The Dining Room was second to none. This is…
After attending the relaunch party at Duttons Chester a couple of weeks ago – and listening to a member of staff explain her favourite dishes on their fabulous new menus, I couldn’t wait to dine there with my better…
After helping to judge the Cocktail Shakedown hosted by Barlounge last week, it got me thinking about the super-talented bartenders we have here in Chester, and how much more we should celebrate them. So – I have decided to write…
