RestaurantsCheshireChesterCH1

survey result

Summary

£53
   ££
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This Georgian pub near the city’s picturesque racecourse, from the Brunning & Price stable, is popular for its “wonderful location and comforting decor”. Reports on the food are more muted, although “if you like fish ’n’ chips you’ll love it – they offer more combinations of batter/fish/sides than most places”. It was built by prominent Chester architect Thomas Harrison as his own home – hence the unusual name.

Summary

£44
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4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

With a “good location near the racecourse”, this Georgian pub from Brunning & Price is “divided into cosy rooms and alcoves”, and excels for its “traditional pub food” including “fabulous fish ’n’ chips”, “good pies and specials”“but the key is in the sides: excellent samphire, sauces, creamy mash and more”. The name honours prominent local architect Thomas Harrison, who designed the building as his own home.

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Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu
Yes
12
No dress code
180

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£7.40 £16.95 £4.25 £7.45
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £20.95
Filter Coffee £2.00
Extras  
Service 10.00%
54 Nicholas Street, Chester, CH1 2NX
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑11 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑11 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑11 pm
Thursday12 pm‑11 pm
Friday12 pm‑11:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑11:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑10:30 pm

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