Harden's survey result
Summary
“With stunning views over Chester Racecourse” (“book early to be sure of a window table”), this well-established venue marries “fine wines and food” and, so long as you “don’t go on race days”, there are “usually quiet areas for those important business meetings”.
Summary
“With stunning views over Chester Racecourse” (“book early to be sure of a window table”), this well-established venue marries “fine wines and food” and, so long as you “don’t go on race days”, there are “usually quiet areas for those important business meetings”.
Summary
With epic views of Chester Racecourse, this stylish, decade-old restaurant is a “great place to go to the impress the clients” while “sampling some fine food”. Top Tip – “best go when there is no racing otherwise you will not get in... the good lunchtime offers providing you with the perfect excuse to do lunch!”
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1539 Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Both myself and my wife have visited and enjoyed 1539 on many occasions, mainly during the week. This was our first time on a Sunday and sadly it was quite a disappointment. First, surely these days you should provide a decent vegetarian menu. Soup and a vegetarian tart is NOT a menu. Sadly the food was also quite cold, obviously our dishes had been waiting some time before serving. We will come again, but hopefully with a better menu."
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £21.00 |
Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
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Bread | £5.00 |
The Racecourse, Chester, CH1 2LY
Opening hours
Monday | CLOSED |
Tuesday | CLOSED |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑8 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑8 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑12 am |
Saturday | 12 pm‑5 pm, 5 pm‑12 am |
Sunday | 12 pm‑5 pm |
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