Date spot in Chester
The Brewery Tap
Have a pint of local Spitting Feathers ale in the lofty medieval great hall of Gamul House, one of the oldest buildings in the city.
Lower Bridge Street, near the Old Dee Bridge
Address: 52-54 Lower Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1RU- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Dog friendly
- Cosy
Why it's a good date: A pub with a real sense of history, and plenty of room to spread out. Dogs are welcome until early evening, and it's a short walk down to the river afterwards.
Photo: N Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
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Porta
Northgate Street, city centre
Address: 140 Northgate Street, Chester CH1 2HT- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Foodie
- Cheap and cheerful
Squeeze in for small plates of Spanish tapas, sherry and Spanish wine at the busy little bar by the Northgate.
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)
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.
