Great beer and atmosphere! They had live music on before…read moreCovid lockdowns. Only a couple of TVs for sports fans, so you can easily avoid them. The best proper pub in Chester!

We just traveled here from Snowdonia and were extremely hungry. My wife and I each ordered a…read moreSunday afternoon meal-one chicken dish and one beef dish. Each dish contained turnips, carrots, string beans, broccolini, asparagus, potatoes, stuffing, gravy, a bread muffin, and the meat. So much food that we couldn't finish it all even with our best effort and being extremely hungry. The owner, who is also the cook, who also helped carry our suitcases in since we are staying here too, was very congenial. He's obviously put a lot of hard work into this pub/ hotel. Great food! Congrats!

Exceeded expectations - rabbit pappardelle, cooked from the heart served in a small intimate space…read morewith real atmosphere. We were visiting Chester for two nights and knew in these Covid times we should book a place for supper. We Googled and consulted YELP and the Atina kitchen had as we now know excellent reviews and sounded interesting and personal. From the moment we walked in and Hannah came to our table our expectations were exceeded. The pappardelle rabbit pasta was a delight and the sauce we guess had been cooked for hours. We followed our simple but brilliant pasta with afogato a dish I have not seen on a menu for decades which had fantastic espresso and a scoop of raspberry ripple again not seen this on a menu for decades and vanilla ice cream. The staff were all very personable and the chef/owner we deduce not only still enjoys cooking but also runs a brilliant individual restaurant in a city of many choices. Go and visit and we think you will not be disappointed.

Popped into this cafe on the spare of the moment for an early lunch. It was a raceday at Chester so…read moreeverywhere was going to be busy. Despite this, they had tables available and we were promptly seated. I ordered a 3 egg omelette with mushrooms and spinach served with some sweet potato fries. I can't fault the food at all, everything was tasty and ingredients seemed to be of high quality. My friend had a burger which was nicely cooked and presented - with a steak knife holding it together like a dagger. They brought us a bottle of chilled tap water for no charge, and I also had a filter coffee which was pleasant enough. Almost a five star venue, just a couple of failings prevent this. I had to ask for the bill and the card machine a few times, service was slightly patchy in this regard. I would also expect a venue of this type to have wifi - and they don't!

I was here in Nov 2023. The place was not busy, and it was closer to the end of the day. Felt like…read moreI was an after thought. Soup was hot, but not filling. I ordered vegetable but it was puréed. Sandwich was on sliced bread. Could have made this at home; paid way too much for just ok. They also stopped giving a little Zugers wrapped chocolate piece with eat meal. I always loved that.

Excellent food, menu and service! I particularly liked the Rosti which was very well cooked and…read moretasted amazing!

Lets not get territorial my fellow dwellers of Mancunia. We must unite in golden triangular…read moreformation with our Pudlian and Chestonian brethren. Together we really are the best region in the country!!! It is thus without a hint of territorial superiority complex I present to you 1539. Look, fact of the matter is, as much as I LOVE Madchester, I'm a sucker for a visit to Chester and the Pool. It takes me back to our Roman adventure of a trip at school. I have a soft spot for Chester and all it has to offer in its cute little Roman package. To this day I reserve numerous ganders a year wondering the walls of Chester with friends or family to collate my thoughts or share the peaceful nature of the activity. As I do so, one of the images that hover in mind is that of Chester Racecourse. Being not much of a gambler myself I am oblivious to the excitement of racedays, the restaurant attached however is right up my avenue and it is this restaurant that I finally present to you fellow yelpers on this fine tintin snowy day. If I had a pound for the number of browny points I have gained for taking the lady somewhere different for a candle lit dinner I'd have decent pocket change for a meal here!! The place ooozes va va voom and the glass-fronted restaurant boasts a panoramic view across the racecourse, which is serene even in the winter. The summery months of July and August are perfectly made for the outdoor decking area offering al fresco dining. While it is contemporary British cooking being served here I don't for once hold it against them. For while I am more inclined towards other worldly cuisines 1539 does serve up grub to my liking. The spiral staircase to the Ruinart is something that will really impress your dinner guests here, as I've pleasently found in the past. I've been told its the oldest Champagne House in the world exclusively producing premium champagne since 1729. While majority of you will find this to be irrelevant, frankly I don't particularly care much either, however history does intrigue me oh so much as you all know. The roof is bang on for pre/post dinner drinks though I wouldn't say so at this particular juncture of the year, with us going through a North pole faze in the UK. My recommended course of action would be arrival Sunday mid-morning for a walk around the Chester wall concluding at 1539 doorsteps for a spot of Sunday Lunch. At a rudimentary £25 per couple(2 courses) expect a decent helping indeed. Being an avid fan of the "Pomegranate", there is a salad which has plenty of it as a starter as well as pear, pistachio and Pant-Ysgawn goats cheese. Good old fish n chips for the main should be rounded off by a nice Vanilla panna cotta avec fresh berries at which point you'll be good to go for the 2nd leg of your Chester wall walk to the car. That's just me though, make your own schedule for your visit to Chester and 1539, you will not regrettez pas! Chamon

The best thing about this restaurant is definitely the view over the racecourse…read more Recently refurbished we decided to check this place out again. The colour scheme is much darker but it actually works well. The dining room has full length windows so there is plenty of light anyway. The staff were the same-friendly but perhaps a bit over-keen and still haven't learnt how to pour a bottle of wine (!) Food is well presented and reasonably priced (two courses £15). It's good but not memorable. Having said that I would go back. Free parking too!

Perfect carvery. Can't beat it for a great Sunday dinner. And friendly staff, nice atmosphere…read more Baby-friendly toilets.

Everything was great with the food and the service, the only exception was that the music was a…read morelittle too loud.

Amazing place, food and service. verything was amazing…read more Suggestion to offer kids activities for distract them, like wax crayon, paper.

Must say that was the best Christmas lunch l have had out ever…read more Service, presentation, quality, Just had to prompt the guy on how to pronounce the real and he a great attitude Happy New Year to you all.

The food here is gorgeous. Went for a family afternoon out and loved it. Its only small and does…read moreget busy so make sure you book or turn up early. Definatley recommend the place. The only downside is it doesnt really cater for children and they dont do highchairs!We went when my son was about 18months old and he had to sit on the chairs with us, not the best setting for eating.

The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating to our large group of international visitors…read more The bar was helpful and agreed to my custom beer order without batting an eye which I appreciate as well. Worth a visit just to see the spacious and authentic space of a former church. Must stop on a visit to Chester!

If you're from America, imagine if a Chili's and a Mediaeval Times had a baby... most of the old…read moretown is a tourist trap and seems like Disney had its way with it. The food here was very undercooked. The 4 times we were lucky enough to get service, we had 4 different servers who were aloof at best. (And, we tend to be hyper polite because we are Americans and know the stigma of being jerks). Ultimately ... Good venue but I'd grab a drink and that's about it if I could do it again.