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Top Quirky Restaurants in Chester
Dinner feels a little more interesting in a city where people still shop beneath medieval galleries. Quirky restaurants in Chester occupy all sorts of unexpected corners, including converted cellars, historic buildings along the Rows, and tucked-away spaces hidden behind busy city-centre streets. Eastgate Street and Watergate Street are packed with character, but some of the most memorable dining spots sit just beyond the main thoroughfares. The mix of unusual interiors and independent food concepts makes the city a great choice for birthdays, date nights, and celebrations with friends. See which places catch your eye below.
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![The Walls at 1539 at Chester Racecourse in Chester]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Walls
150 guests1539 at Chester RacecourseChesterThe Walls is a private event space within 1539 at Chester Racecourse. It’s tucked away from the main restaurant, with floor-to-ceiling windows, its own bar, and views over the track. -
![The Roof Terrace at 1539 at Chester Racecourse in Chester]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Roof Terrace
75 guests1539 at Chester RacecourseChesterThe Roof Terrace at 1539 is an open-air space with views across Chester Racecourse. It’s styled with greenery, lounge seating, and a mix of high tables and softer spots to relax. -
![Arkle Restaurant at Chester Grosvenor Hotel in Chester]()
from £560
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityArkle Restaurant
40 guestsChester Grosvenor HotelChesterArkle restaurant is an elegant dining space serving fine dining tasting and a la carte menus developed by Executive Head Chef Elliot HIll, The restaurant is available for private hire for up to 40 diners. -
![Entire Venue at Pars Kahve in Chester City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsPars KahveChester City CentrePars Kahve is a Turkish restaurant situated on the historic Chester Rows, UK. This unique venue features an indoor dining area connecting to a bazaar space, as well as an outdoor terrace. -
![Main Restaurant at The Botanist Chester in Chester City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Restaurant
76 guestsThe Botanist ChesterChester City CentreOur first floor restaurant offers a semi-private functional space than can cater to a wide variety of events from weddings to corporate parties. This space can be offered as either one space or can spilt up into 3 depending -
![Semi-Private Dining at The Forge in Chester]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-Private Dining
30 guestsThe ForgeChesterThis semi-private dining space can accommodate up to 30 people. The interior features warm wood flooring, decorative ceiling panels and hanging greenery. -
![Whole Venue at Zizzi - Chester in Chester City Centre]()
from £19.95
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
68 guestsZizzi - ChesterChester City CentreInside, the restaurant features modern décor with well-spaced seating, creating a comfortable and unfussy environment. Some diners have noted a Tuscan-inspired feel, enhanced by artificial foliage and soft lighting that adds -
![Mezzanine at The Botanist Chester in Chester City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
14 guestsThe Botanist ChesterChester City CentreOur private mezzanine area located at the peak of our venue offers an intimate space ideal for smaller special celebrations. Accompanied by a great view of the venue and our live music, our mezzanine can provide a space for -
![Private Dining Room at The Forge in Chester]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
12 guestsThe ForgeChesterThis private dining room accommodates up to 12 guests. The space features a rectangular dark wooden table, green plush chairs, dark blue walls and crystal chandeliers. -
![Semi-private Downstairs Area at Sticky Walnut in Chester]()
from £48
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-private Downstairs Area
18 guestsSticky WalnutChesterIf you’d rather keep it private, you can hire the whole restaurant and have the space to yourselves. For groups of nine or more, there’s a Large Group Set Menu. -
![Upstairs at Sticky Walnut in Chester]()
from £48
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs
30 guestsSticky WalnutChesterYou can hire the whole restaurant if you’d like the place to yourselves, or keep it simple and gather everyone around one big table. We’re set up to make group dining feel easy and natural, without splitting people up. -
![Whole Venue at The Yard Mediterranean Restaurant in Chester]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
90 guestsThe Yard Mediterranean RestaurantChesterThe venue’s split over two levels and can host up to 90 guests for dining. Used together, the whole place flows well and doesn’t feel cramped. You can keep it structured with a sit-down meal or open it up for drinks and mingling.
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Celebrate at Top Restaurants for Parties
from £35
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The Moorings
Chester
Looking for a bright, classy space for your next party? The Moorings will be a fit! The venue can seat up to 55 guests, so it will be perfect for all kinds of medium-sized gatherings - birthdays, baby showers, anniversary
from £30
per person / per session
per person / per session
Upstairs Area
40
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The Yard Mediterranean Restaurant
Chester
Upstairs, there’s a dining space that seats up to 40 people, with a mix of booths and tables, and we can move things around to suit your group. Sit-down dinner, birthday, work get-together - it all fits comfortably.
from £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Godstall
30
30
The Botanist Chester
Chester City Centre
Easy access to the bar and close to the live music. The perfect space for smaller special celebrations.
from £45
per person / per session
per person / per session
Entire Venue
60
96
The Forge
Chester
The entire venue can accommodate up to 60 people. We offer a flexible seating arrangement with booth seating, chairs, bar stools and a mix of rectangular and round tables.
from £16
per person / per session
per person / per session
Upstairs Area
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GAUDI'S
Chester City Centre
This upstairs function room fits up to 12 guests. It's a self-contained space with large windows. Ideal for birthday parties, workshops, or small team meetings.
from £48
per person / per session
per person / per session
Whole Venue
48
Sticky Walnut
Chester
We can host larger groups together on one table, or you can hire the whole restaurant if you’d rather have the space to yourselves. For groups of nine or more, we offer a Large Group Set Menu.
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from £30
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Downstairs Area
50
55
The Yard Mediterranean Restaurant
Chester
There’s space to stand and chat, or sit properly for a meal. The layout flows well, so people can move around without it feeling crowded.
from £500
minimum spend / per session
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Main Bar
56
200
The Botanist Chester
Chester City Centre
A large functional space for both standing and seated events centred in the heart of the venue. Offers accessibility and a clear view of our live music.
from £20
per person / per evening
per person / per evening
Restaurant & Bar
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Pink Lettuce
Chester City Centre
A small Restaurant and Bar with relaxing and cosy vibes and atmosphere. Located in the heart of beautiful medieval Roman city - Chester. Capacity up to 40-45 guests, Restaurant & Bar is in listed building on the high street.
from £45
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per person / per session
Restaurant
140
1539 at Chester Racecourse
Chester
1539 at Chester Racecourse has full-length glass walls overlooking the track, an open-plan dining area, and a rooftop terrace with greenery. It’s got a clean, modern vibe with lots of natural light—works well for anything
from £250
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The Cellar Bar
50
80
Brewhouse & Kitchen Chester
Chester
The Cellar Bar at Brewhouse & Kitchen Chester Hidden away on the lower ground floor, The Cellar Bar is one of the most atmospheric spaces in the pub. Featuring a stunning curved brick ceiling and cosy tables, this unique
from £500
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The Westminster Suite
200
250
Chester Grosvenor Hotel
Chester
The Chester Grosvenor has outstanding facilities, stylish surroundings, world-class service and exceptional food, which make it a popular venue for meetings, conferences and other business events in the north-west of England.
FAQs about Top Quirky Restaurants in Chester
Booking costs of quirky restaurants average £45 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Chester, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From £30 | to £45 | per person |
| From £500 | minimum spend per event | |
| From £250 | hire fee per hour |
You'll find quirky restaurants in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Chester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 95 guests | prices average £250 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Chester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Whole Venue at Zizzi - Chester
on Unit 7 Hunter Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Zizzi Chester is a stylish Italian restaurant ideally situated in the heart of Chester’s city center—perfect for a relaxed meal after exploring the historic town or enjoying some retail therapy. -
Main Restaurant at The Botanist Chester
on 13 Saint Werburgh Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: This space can be offered as either one space or can spilt up into 3 depending on your event's requirements. Featuring a unique aesthetic our main restaurant can be highly personalised to fit the needs of your event. -
Entire Venue at Pars Kahve
on 5-7 Watergate Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The restaurant can accomodate up to 50 guests for events such as birthday parties, wedding receptions or corporate gatherings. Included in the hire are the indoor dining area, the bazaar area and the outdoor terrace.
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