Decked out for the Christmas season, Chester is a sight to see and those with an appetite will find plenty of treats to try.

Those looking to avoid cooking and washing up duties on Christmas Day won’t be disappointed either, as many celebrated eateries offer a special menu for the 25th. Here are three outstanding options:

1. Fishpool Inn

For an indulgent day, The Fishpool Inn based in Delamere is dressed in its festive best and offers guests an exquisite Christmas lunch. With a glass of bubbly for diners on arrival, the iconic gastropub’s menu boasts sumptuous seasonal fare for all the family in the heart of Cheshire.

2. The Forge

With champagne to start, this welcoming restaurant on Grosvenor Park Road is providing a selection of delicious festive food and drink, prepared in the truly original “Forge style”. With an open kitchen so diners can enjoy the action from an elegant dining space, Christmas dinner will be prepared by the team led by Curtis Tonge, the restaurant’s passionate head chef from Chester. From the superb cocktail trolley to locally sourced ingredients from in and around the city, guests can expect a luxury dining experience on the day.

3. The White Horse

Finally, situated right at the heart of Chester Racecourse, The White Horse is ready to greet its Christmas Day guests. Diners can enjoy an arrival glass of prosecco and a three-course lunch. Promising cosy wood fires and festive gastro-fayre, the family-friendly pub makes an ideal venue for Christmas Day.