SIX ONE SIX RESTAURANT & BAR HAS ARRIVED ON PEPPER STREET – AND WE LOVE IT!

I take my hat off to Matthew Veryard, creator, and owner of brand-new Six One Six Bar & Restaurant on Pepper Street.

This is a seriously sexy new venue which oozes opulence, every inch has been so carefully and meticulously considered. Matt has a real eye for detail and his fabulous new venue is worthy of the reputation it has built for quality in a very short space of time.

Six One Six, being an Independent, has a strong and relevant historical reference to the city as this was the year of the Battle of Chester – a major victory for the Anglo-Saxons over the native Britons. This resulted in Welsh leaders’ deaths from nearby Powys and Rhos just over the border.

We have visited Six One Six twice now, once for lunch and once for dinner, and both times have been really positive experiences and I especially love the contrast in menus between mealtimes.

During the day (up to 5 pm) a Brunch and Lunch menu is served, which is superb. We opted for Mini Beef Tartare Crostini with capers, shallots and gherkins, Halloumi Saganaki topped with oregano & honey, Duck & Waffle – confit duck leg, fried duck egg, waffle & maple syrup (the absolute winner for me!), Thai Omelette with ginger, spring onion, chilli & coriander, Battered Hake with crushed garden peas, coal-charred lemon, fat chips and tartar sauce and Truffle & Parmesan fries (and yes, it was a lot for two people but we finished the lot!).

Every single dish was spot-on and beautifully presented.

On an earlier visit for dinner, Phill had an excellent scallop dish to start followed by a superb steak – and I ordered (the most delicious) oysters followed by the best Shepherd’s pie I have ever tasted. We shared the peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake, which was off the chart!

Matthew and Head Chef Ricardo have given their food offering a huge amount of thought and consideration – ingredients have been sourced carefully and sustainably – and so the menus are all killer and no filler. They are also working with some great quality local suppliers including much-loved Cheshire Farm Ice Cream and are on the lookout for more, so if you fancy pitching your produce, then get in touch as they’d love to hear from you. I also love the artisan influence from Harvey & Brockless who supply the best luxury cheeses and condiments.

Six One Six has a very impressive champagne list as you would expect and have opted for Champagne PIAFF for their house brand. Champagne PIAFF is a champagne house with a healthy respect for tradition and an energetic outlook on life. They produce champagne that balances intricacy and finesse with vibrant and fresh flavours. It’s delicious!

What I especially love about Six One Six is the way they have combined great food and service with the best soundtrack and delicious cocktails, giving guests a super cool Ibiza vibe in a super stylish interior. This venue feels very grown-up but playful at the same time, and I don’t think it will be too long before you’ll need to book your weekend booths a long time in advance!

Don’t miss: Magic Thursdays, Saturday Bottomless Brunch and Stripped Back Sundays.

Opening times:
Thursday – 12noon til 11pm
Friday & Saturday – 12noon til 1am
Sunday – 12noon til 10pm