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A Foodie’s Guide to Cheshire
Find some of the best places to eat out in Cheshire here!
Cheshire is well established as a foodie favourite and it's easy to see why. If you live in Cheshire or are just visiting, you'll find something to suit you here; whether you are looking for fine dining in an award winning restaurant, lunch in a beautiful country pub, delicious afternoon tea or the best street food at a bustling market. Cheshire has it all.
With an abundance of award winning restaurants, country pubs and quaint cafes all serving only the best, fresh local produce, you are sure to find plenty of places for eating out in Chester and Cheshire, to suit both your palate and your pocket.
For visitors to Cheshire, this pastoral beauty is a delight for the eyes as much as for the taste buds. Choose to visit some of our county's many farm shops, markets and festivals, but not forgetting to take refreshment at one of our many country pubs, perhaps lunch in one of our historic stately homes or even visit a local brewery!
Whether it’s a home-baked pie in a cosy country pub or a Michelin-starred dish at an award-winning restaurant, the range of quality venues serving fresh local produce is many and varied in Chester.
Take a break from shopping or visiting the many attractions and stop by one of the many tea rooms and cafes for freshly brewed coffee and a slice of homemade cake or sample some real ale in one of the many pubs.
Enjoy afternoon tea at The Chester Grosvenor and your fruit scones will doubtless be treated to Cheshire’s best clotted cream and locally-made strawberry jam.

Foodie Experiences
Secret Life of the Zoo Tour
Join an exclusive tour of Chester Zoo to see some of the stars of the hit show.
£30.00 From price per person
Lunch with a view
Amboseli restaurant welcomes non-residents of the Reserve at Chester Zoo for lunch throughout the week.
The Ultimate Fudge Making Experience Gift for Foodies, Families & Sweet-Lovers!
£57.50 From price per person
The Curious Creatures Tour
The Curious Creatures Tour is an early morning experience that brings you up close with some of Chester Zoo’s most rarely seen species.
£30.00 From price per person
Foodie Articles
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Foodie Businesses
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The Ivy Chester Brasserie
Situated on Newgate Street in the heart of the city centre, The Ivy Chester Brasserie offers a sophisticated yet relaxed environment for every occasion.
Gulliver's World Resort
Gulliver's World Warrington has been providing families with great family fun for over 30 years.
The Ice Cream Farm
Set in the picturesque countryside just outside of Chester, The Ice Cream Farm is a family attraction filled with fun, adventure, and most importantly...ice cream!
Foodie Businesses

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Rooftop Social Club
Perched above Pepper Street car park, we’re serving up independent street food, great drinks and a full lineup of games and activities in the heart of Chester.
The Ivy Chester Brasserie
Situated on Newgate Street in the heart of the city centre, The Ivy Chester Brasserie offers a sophisticated yet relaxed environment for every occasion.
The Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant Inn is an award -winning country inn tucked in a peaceful corner of rural Cheshire, part of the family -run Nelson Hotels & Inns group, and featuring charming countryside accommodation and an AA Rosette awarded restaurant.
Leonardo Hotel Chester
Based near the city centre, Leonardo Hotel Chester is within walking distance of the most popular shopping destinations, and transport facilities.
Tatton offers an exclusive dining experience in the beautiful setting of its famous award winning gardens.
Fudge Kitchen Chester
Fudge Kitchen is renowned for its rich, creamy fudge, handmade daily in small batches using traditional techniques.
Maray
Founded in Liverpool in 2014, Maray is an award-winning Middle Eastern and Mediterranean inspired small plates restaurant inspired by the eclectic Marais district in Paris.
Cottons Hotel and Spa
Staying at Cottons Hotel and Spa, guests are perfectly placed to venture further afield to cities of Chester, Manchester and Liverpool and even an overnight stay before heading off from Manchester Airport too.
Unmissable Foodie Events

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Meat Up Festival
Dates: 6th Aug - 8th Aug 2027
The North's only field-to-flame festival lands in the Cheshire countryside this August, and it's unlike anything else on the calendar.
New Year's Eve
Dates: 31st Dec - 1st Jan 2027
See in 2027 in style with a fabulous evening of dining, drink and entertainment at our sparkling selection of New Year’s Eve events.
Dates: 31st Dec - 1st Jan 2027
Bring in 2027 in Style at The Pheasant Inn!
New Years Eve Ball
Dates: 31st Dec - 1st Jan 2027
An extraordinary evening of dining, live music and fireworks to welcome 2027.
Foodie Offers

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Expiry Date: 30th Nov 2026
Indulge in a delicious escape with our Stay and Feast at The Forge package at Hotel Indigo Chester.
Christmas Day Lunch in The Grand Ballroom
Expiry Date: 25th Dec 2026
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Celebrate Christmas Day in the Grand Ballroom at Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere
Expiry Date: 25th Dec 2026
Whether you're celebrating with family or gathering with friends, we'll make sure your Christmas Day is one to remember.
Christmas Day Lunch in Gordon Ramsay at The Mere
Expiry Date: 25th Dec 2026
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Celebrate the most magical day of the year with exceptional dining at Gordon Ramsay at The Mere
Foodie Trails

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Cheshire isn’t known for its sandy beaches, yet it’s just the place to go for an ice cream.
Foodie Experiences
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Lunch with a view
Amboseli restaurant welcomes non-residents of the Reserve at Chester Zoo for lunch throughout the week.
Afternoon Tea at Peckforton Castle
Afternoon tea is a well-known and loved English tradition and nowhere offers a more extravagant experience than our 2010 Brasserie.
£29.00 From price per person
Traditional Afternoon Tea at Inglewood Manor
Afternoon tea as it was meant to be enjoyed – garden-side, with indulgent sweet and savoury treats and good company.
£23.50 From price per person
Afternoon Tea at Nunsmere Hall
Afternoon tea is a well-known and loved English tradition and nowhere offers a more extravagant experience than Nunsmere Hall.