You have to seek out the best things in life; it's always the case, the good things never come to you.
But, when you do put the effort in to finding that one thing you are striving for, it just makes the end result so much more satisfying.
And after years of searching for a good, unique, hangout in Chester, I've finally found one.
Tucked away behind beautiful architecture, it's a place reminiscent of a magical building out of a story book.
Oddfellows isn't your typical bar/restaurant.
It's not one of these five pounds beer and burger chain establishments, nor is it the latest minimalist trendy club.
It sits quite happily in between these things, making for a slightly schizophrenic experience, it doesn't seem to know exactly what it is.
However, this only adds to the charm.
There's no other place like Oddfellows, which boasts a hotel, two restaurants and a bar area, as well as a beautiful outside garden.
Some frankly bizarre decor adds to the whole experience; on your journey from the front door to the back door you will see a large pig statue, an upside down table stuck on the ceiling and a stags head on the wall wearing a rather fetching hat.
The spasmodic approach to decor only serves to embellish just how unique this place is.
The staff don't let the place down either, always polite and friendly and always available.
The food is gorgeous too, I only ordered a sandwich but when it arrived it was more like a doorstop.
Very reasonably priced too.
So yes, Oddfellows, it's a brilliant place, so full of character.
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