Here we are, at last, it’s the final countdown and very soon we’ll all be eating and drinking outside once more with family and friends AND you don’t need to have a substantial meal either!
The good news just keeps on coming as you are spoiled for choice when it comes to bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants in Chester with outdoor spaces – there are considerably more than you would think. We’ve missed the social gatherings and the chance to catch up with our nearest and dearest, so get out your diary and plan, plan, plan. Whether you want to sip beer in a beer garden or enjoy your favourite wine with a delicious meal, we’ve got you covered (and so are a lot of outdoor spaces).
We will continue to update the website with any additions or changes and you can also find out about special offers Chester’s eateries are putting out there to make your money go that bit further.
Wild Goose Lakeside Bar & Restaurant
Wild Goose Lakeside Bar & Restaurant is located beside beautiful lakes within 100 acres of stunning parkland on the outskirts of Chester where you can enjoy locally sourced seasonal food in this most unique setting.
Menu
Explore the Wild Goose Lakeside Bar & Restaurant menu via the ‘Menu‘ button
Booking
Book your table via the ‘Book Now‘ button
Zuger’s of Chester
Zuger’s of Chester is a tea room, coffee shop and restaurant located on St John Street that has been delighting customers with delicious food and drink for the past 10 years and the hidden gem of a garden is the place to sit and relax when the sun is shining.
Perfect for afternoon tea, breakfast and brunch, Zugers of Chester brings a sweet taste of Switzerland to the city. Located on John Street, the café is celebrated for its baked treats and fresh coffee but serves a wide range dishes and drinks from fruit smoothies to full English breakfasts. Regarded as a well-kept secret, Zuger’s has an accessible garden that lets customers enjoy their order in the open air.
Menu
Explore the Zuger’s of Chester menu when you visit
Booking
No booking system, just turn up and enjoy!
The Old Dukes
The Old Dukes is a Sports Bar in Chester that if you love barlife and sports, is definitely a place for you and the heated and seated outdoor area is the perfect place to watch the world go by.
Menu
Explore The Old Dukes menu via the ‘Menu‘ button
Booking
Book your table via the ‘Book Now‘ button
Barlounge
Situated on Watergate Street, Barlounge has a bar and restaurant with booth style seating at street level but also provides a terrace outside for its patrons. With a relaxed style, the venue serves British comfort food from its kitchen while its knowledgeable bar staff mix classy cocktails to order.
Menu
Explore the Big Hand Alehouse menu via the ‘Menu‘ button
Booking
Book your table by calling
Moules a Go-Go Bar & Bistro
Moules a Go-Go is family owned independent bistro and bar offering a vast selection of delicious seafood among many other delicacies.
Menu
Explore the Moules a Go-Go menu via the ‘Menu‘ button
Booking
Book your table via the ‘Book Now‘ button
Porta
Porta, a tapas and wine bar in Chester tucked away at the top of Northgate Street where you can enjoy tapas bar classics all created lovingly in-house.
Menu
Explore Porta’s menu via the ‘Menu‘ button
Booking
Book your table by calling
Vin Santo
A vaulted cellar bar in a historic building, Vin Santo also offers guests a street-level alfresco space outside its entrance. The Watergate Street business is both a wine bar and shop and holds multiple private and public tasting session throughout the year for avid wine fans. Visitors to Vin Santo can appreciate fine wines, spirits and plates of cheese and charcuterie in a sunny spot on a street that dates to medieval times.
Alexander’s Live
Alexander’s Live is an independently run live music, arts and comedy venue based in Chester City Centre on Rufus Court, just off of the ancient Roman City Walls which run the length of our beer garden, the biggest beer garden the city has to offer.
Menu
Explore Alexander’s Live menu via the ‘Menu‘ button
Booking
Book your table by calling or using the Get In Touch form
The Chester Fields Country Pub & Restaurant
The Chester Fields Country Pub & Restaurant, a stunning Country Pub and Restaurant only 4 miles outside of Chester set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside has outside space in abundance.
Menu
Explore The Chester Fields menu via the ‘Menu’ button
Booking
All outside tables will be on a first-come, first-served basis from 12 April until 17 May
Artichoke
Artichoke is a cafe, bar and bistro located in Chester’s vibrant Canal Quarter, Artichoke offers relaxed and friendly service combined with quality food and drinks.
Menu
Explore Artichoke’s menu via the ‘Menu‘ button
Booking
Outside tables will be on a first-come, first-served basis
The Fishpool Inn
The Fishpool Inn is a cosy, characterful inn dating back to the 18th century idyllically positioned on the edge of the enchanting Delamere forest in the beautiful Cheshire countryside.
Menu
Explore The Fishpool Inn menu via the ‘Menu‘ button
Booking
Book your table via the ‘Book Now‘ button
Ring O’Bells
Ring O’Bells, a country pub set in the heart of the charming Cheshire village of Christleton renowned for fabulous Sunday roasts and hand-stretched stone-baked pizzas has a fabulous sun terrace adorned with al fresco picnic tables and a teepee for outside eating and drinking.
Menu
Explore Ring O’Bells menu via the ‘Menu‘ button
Booking
Book your table via the ‘Book Now‘ button
The Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant Inn is a restaurant and pub that can be found nestled in the Peckforton Hills and is a rambler’s and hiker’s paradise.
Menu
Explore The Pheasant Inn menu via the ‘Menu‘ button.
Booking
Book your table via the ‘Book Now‘ button
The Church Bar & Restaurant
The Church is a bar and restaurant in Chester and you should prepare to be overwhelmed from the moment you walk into The Church through the spectacular entrance and The Terrace is perfect any time of the year.
Menu
Explore The Church menu via the ‘Menu‘ button
Booking
Book your table via the ‘Book Now‘ button
The White Horse at Chester Racecourse
The White Horse is a restaurant and pub in Chester set in the centre of the Chester Racecourse grounds, complete with an airy open-sided conservatory to enjoy the vista across the racecourse and an outdoor barbecue and play area.
Menu
Explore The White Horse menu via the ‘Menu‘ button
Booking
Book your table via the ‘Book Now‘ button
Veeno
Veeno, an authentic Italian wine bar boasting quality wines, many of which have been carefully sourced from their own vineyards and tempting Italian food.
Menu
View the Veeno menu via the ‘Menu‘ button
Booking
Book your table via the ‘Book Now‘ button
1539 Restaurant & Bar
1539 Restaurant & Bar in Chester offers the most unique backdrop, overlooking Chester Racecourse, in which to enjoy a drink or savour a delicious meal.
Menu
Explore the 1539 Restaurant menu via the ‘Menu‘ button
Booking
Book your table via the ‘Book Now‘ button
Commonhall Street Social
Commonhall Street Social is a hidden gem down one of Chester’s side streets with an outside terrace and Commonhall will be temporarily taking residence at the racecourse too.
Menu
Explore the Commonhall Street menu via the ‘Menu‘ button
Booking
Tables will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis
The Botanist
The Botanist bar and restaurant is a place to explore a secret garden of food and drink, where the Botanists have foraged high and low to bring you a host of exceptional food and drink delights.
Regardless of unpredictable British weather, The Botanist provides its guests with a al fresco area all year round. On St Werburgh Street near Chester Cathedral, guests can eat and drink barbequed delights and botanical themed drinks within a heated outdoor terrace. As a bonus for pet owners, both the bar and its outdoor space are dog friendly.
Menu
Explore The Botanist menu via the ‘Menu’ button
Booking
Book your table via the ‘Book Now‘ button
Outdoor Eating and Drinking on The Rows in Chester
For an original alfresco experience, city visitors can try the historic Rows. A base for bars, shops and cafes, the black and white Chester landmark has many options offering outside seating and an elevated view which are ideal for watching daily life in the city with fresh perspective.
Shrub
At 1-3 Eastgate Row North, Shrub is an award-winning restaurant serving plant-based delights and drinks. The esteemed eatery has a Rows-front terrace that is popular for sun worshippers who enjoy watching the city’s hubbub while they socialise.
Pars Kahve
With a balcony view, Pars Kahve provides its guests with a true taste of Turkey. An independent café on the corner of the Rows at 5 to 7 Watergate Street, diners can watch passersby below while appreciating homemade baklava with a strong cup of Turkish coffee in the fresh air.
Beer Gardens in Chester
In the city, beer gardens are bountiful and come in different shapes, sizes and styles, from pave courtyards and lawned expanses to roof top sun traps with a sociable atmosphere. Many of the venues with outdoor drinking gardens also served food and make for perfect places to enjoy a laid-back lunch or evening on the town and some even offer riverside views of The Dee.
Chester Townhouse
At Chester Townhouse, punters have two outside spaces to choose from, the “Garden Terrace” and the “Secret Garden”. The former is a fresh modern area outdoors offering a relaxed atmosphere while the latter is an enchanting hidden space and beers, wine, cocktails and coffee can be enjoyed in both. Located inside the Townhouse Hotel on 49-51 Lower Bridge Street, the bar and its gardens are easy to find.
Brewery Tap
Also based on Lower Bridge Street, The Brewery Tap in Chester is a historic pub. Serving Spitting Feathers brewery beers, keg and cask ales and wine alongside seasonal fare made with produce from the pub’s own farm, patrons can enjoy a hearty and wholesome meal with high-quality drinks in the venue’s courtyard beer garden.
Commonhall Street Social
With its all-weather al fresco beer terrace, Commonhall Street Social is a popular choice for outdoor drinking. The roofed terrace has comfortable seating and heaters to keep guests warm and dry and can be accessed directly on Commonhall Street in Chester. Additional features of the terrace include a barbeque area and a ping-pong table.
Rooftop Social Club
Situated above Chester’s Pepper Street car park, the Rooftop Social Club has a unique outdoor area with a retractable roof. As a result, it’s a beer garden venue that can be appreciated in a variety of different weather conditions. Providing panoramic skyline views of Chester, the venue also features independent food vendors selling a wide range of tasty street food from gyros and burgers to Mexican tacos and deep-dish Detroit-style pizza.
Hickory’s Smokehouse
Offering scenic vistas of the River Dee, Hickory’s Smokehouse serves Southern-style American cuisine from Souter’s Lane. It also has a sizeable outdoor area where guests can enjoy a range alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and barbequed delights to suit all appetites. The much-loved venue also has a special menu just for kids.
