Chester’s Most Magical Festive Menus

Restaurant Noted

Restaurant Noted in Chester is a fantastic choice for those seeking a festive celebration with a twist. If you’re craving something beyond the usual turkey dinner, Noted lets you indulge in a modern, vibrant take on celebratory dining in a beautifully intimate setting with welcoming staff. Forget predictable plates, Noted’s menu is all about bold, seasonal flavours, with inventive dishes like Chicken Caesar Toast, prawn toast bao buns, and Lamb Pitta Bowl. Their sharing-focused menu makes for a lively celebration, but solo diners are equally welcome to enjoy a feast of creative small plates.

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The Forge, Hotel Indigo

Looking for a festive spot in Chester? The Forge is offering a delicious three-course menu from 24th November to 24th December for £45 per person, at lunchtime or dinner. Starters include BBQ Beef Ribs, cured chalk stream trout, and Maple Glazed Celeriac Tart. For mains, choose between Sage Butter Rolled Pork Belly, cranberry-orange turkey roulade, or BBQ Hake, and finish with spiced crème brûlée, white chocolate mousse, or sticky ginger pudding.

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La Brasserie, The Chester Grosvenor Hotel

La Brasserie at the Chester Grosvenor creates an elegant festive dining experience. Guests can enjoy exquisite two or three-course festive menus with standout dishes made from the finest ingredients. Celebrate to the sounds of live music on December weekends, adding a lively touch to your meal. Sundays sparkle with a glass of Taittinger Champagne included in the three-course Champagne Sunday Menu. Whether it’s a glamorous get-together or a cosy catch-up, La Brasserie blends warm hospitality with festive sophistication, the Champagne Bar is perfect for a celebratory toast.

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Palm Court & Nelson's Bar at The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa

At the stunning Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa, both Palm Court and Nelson’s Bar offer festive menus from 28th November to 30th December, ideal for gathering with friends and family. Palm Court’s menu features dishes like Sweet Potato, Celeriac and Sage Wellington, prosciutto-wrapped turkey escalope, and Baileys Cheesecake. Nelson’s Bar delights with butternut squash soup, slow-cooked beef feather blade, and traditional Christmas pudding.

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Artezzan

Artezzan delivers a classic festive menu with Mediterranean flair, drawing on the bold, comforting flavours of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece. Their festive menu includes Ham Hock Terrine, braised Tuscan daube of beef, and spiced plum crème brûlée, perfect if you’re after something comforting yet adventurous. For smaller gatherings or parties, the warm team make every celebration special so you can enjoy a taste of the Med without the holiday prep.

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The Chester Fields

Just outside Chester, The Chester Fields serves up a Festive Fayre menu bursting with cheerful flavour and local pride. Classics include pan-fried cod seafood chowder, slow-cooked feather blade of beef bourguignon, Vegetable Wellington, and decadent desserts like Chocolate Delice or Clementine and Cranberry Bakewell. The rustic converted barn and open fields make it ideal for everything from cosy meals to big celebrations, with a focus on local produce shining in every festive dish.

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Sticky Walnut

Celebrate Christmas as part of the Sticky Walnut family with a three-course menu and festive welcome. Enjoy shared snacks to start, a sweet treat to finish, and a drink on arrival. Exp They’re opening their doors again and welcoming you for a full-on family feast on Christmas Day. Their chefs have created a three-course menu with some shared snacks to start and a sweet to finish, as well as a drink on arrival.

On the menu you’ll find Elite Bistro favourites alongside some impressively indulgent dishes to get you in the festive spirit. You could enjoy cured salmon on rye bread or opt for the famous pâté en croute.

For mains, you can choose between a turkey or beef sirloin for your Christmas dinner. But if that’s not your bag there will be a whole plaice in a champagne sauce or twice baked Mrs Kirkhams soufflé.

For dessert, indulge in homemade Christmas pudding or go classic with a slice of custard tart.

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Twenty Eight

Twenty Eight is a growing-led British tapas restaurant brought to you by the teams behind Chester's popular Chef's Table &  Growing @ Field 28. Bringing seed to plate, 
market garden produce to the heart of Chester.

Their menus feature an inventive and ever-changing selection of vegetarian, meat, fish and game plates developed from Field 28's daily harvest of pesticide and biocide-free heritage produce and specialist leaf, served alongside a selection of hand-crafted cordials, cocktails, wines. Choose two courses for £30

Throughout December, their Christmas menu features beautifully presented plates, crafted from the daily harvests at Field 28, with signature touches and creative flair in every course.

Guests can relax in their stylish dining space and choose two courses for lunch or dinner (£30pp), with plenty of vegetarian options available to ensure everyone feels welcome. With its friendly atmosphere and focus on the freshest local ingredients, Twenty Eight is a top choice for a memorable festive meal in Chester.

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Chez Jules

Chez Jules shines during the festive season, offering a Christmas dining experience full of French flair. Their festive menu features beautifully crafted dishes such as classic French starters, hearty mains including Boeuf Bourguignon, and indulgent seasonal desserts, all served in a cosy, candle-lit bistro setting. Diners can expect a memorable meal, perfect for Christmas gatherings or New Year celebrations, with Chez Jules’ signature welcome making every visit extra special.

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The Ring O Bells

Visit The Ring o Bells this festive season for a warm, relaxing and friendly festive celebration.

To accompany your meal, sample some of the cracking Christmas guest ales that are brewed just for the season, or some steaming mulled wine. Mix these with a roaring open fire, cosy surroundings and a friendly bar team, and you really have a recipe for a fantastic Christmas.

There'll be a lively and friendly atmosphere full of festive cheer making it the perfect place for your Christmas celebrations.

From 28th November enjoy two (£31.95pp) or three (£37.95pp) courses, indulge in classics like roast celeriac and Bramley apple soup or opt for their festive Kinderton ash goat’s cheese cheesecake to start. For mains, expect crowd-pleasers such as traditional roast turkey with chestnut and sage stuffing, pigs in blankets, and maple roasted carrot, alongside outstanding options like slow-cooked feather blade of beef and a vegan chestnut, cranberry and squash wellington. Their desserts range from traditional Christmas pudding with brandy cream to a decadent dark chocolate and cardamom torte, ensuring your meal ends on a sweet note.

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