Date spot in Chester
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Squeeze in for small plates of Spanish tapas, sherry and Spanish wine at the busy little bar by the Northgate.
Northgate Street, city centre
Address: 140 Northgate Street, Chester CH1 2HT- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Foodie
- Cheap and cheerful
Why it's a good date: Lively and relaxed, and sharing plates are made for dates. It's walk-in only, so go early or be ready to wait with a drink at the bar.
Photo: Jeff Buck, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
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The Chef's Table
Pepper Street, city centre
Address: 7-15 Pepper Street, Chester CH1 1EA- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Foodie
Book dinner at the independent restaurant on Pepper Street, where a small menu of modern British plates changes every few weeks with the seasons.
Why it's a good date: The one for a birthday or an anniversary, without the stiffness of a hotel dining room. Book ahead, and walk along the walls to the river afterwards.
Chester Market
Exchange Square, off Northgate Street
Address: New Chester Market, Exchange Square, Chester CH1 2AR- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Graze your way round the city's new indoor market hall, with street-food stalls and shared tables alongside the butchers, bakers and grocers.
Why it's a good date: Everyone can pick something different and you still eat together. Do a lap first, order from two or three stalls and share.
Beeston Castle
Beeston, near Tarporley, about ten miles south-east of the city
Address: Chapel Lane, Beeston, Tarporley CW6 9TX- Trip
- Outdoors
- Cheap and cheerful
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Out of town
Climb up to the ruined castle on a sandstone crag above the Cheshire Plain, with views across to Wales and the Pennines on a clear day.
Why it's a good date: A short, steep climb rewarded with one of the best views in Cheshire. Bring a picnic for the tables outside, and check opening days before you go in the colder months.
Photo: Nilfanion, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
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