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What a gem to find on the outer edge of Chester centre. Overlooking Chester racecourse with its own small car park. I think it is Georgian style with its own special history. An interesting and very welcoming place which is more restaurant and table service than bog standard pub grub. They have a great garden and terrace area with a vintage tractor - November is not the best time to visit garden areas. We left our dog in the car but only later found out that they are totally dog friendly - even to snappy handbag dogs. Superb quality food which was served speedily and efficiently by friendly staff. The only problem here is that the staff were very slow in responding to customer requests or even taking their initial meal order. We were massively impressed by a selection of approximately 8 ales as well as at least another 10 lagers and ciders. We rarely visit places a second time because they usually manage to disappoint - we will be there visiting Chester in December and intend to give them a second visit. Look out for edits and updates 🦄
David & Sylvia WrightDavid & Sylvia Wright
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Came here for dinner and unfortunately found the food to be average. We'd heard really good things about the architect, so it may be that we just had a one-off bad experience, but the food we felt wasn't up to the hype. I went for the piri piri chicken burger. The chicken was cooked nicely but had zero piri piri flavour. At least I couldn't taste it at all. It also had the smallest amount of garlic mayo, which I just couldn't taste. The coleslaw was nice and very creamy. I put it on the burger, and unfortunately, due to no piri piri flavour coming though, it turned the burger into a creamy burger, which wasn't too pleasant. The fries were OK, but nothing special. My wife went for the ragu pasta. I tasted it too, and both of us felt there was too much sauce. More pasta was needed. The sauce was so acidic that it wasn't pleasant at all. We had a side of onion rings and have to say these were delicious. Definitely recommend them. Overall, with tip, we paid £60, which we felt was overpriced for what we got. The staff were very friendly and quite attentive, although we did need to wait quite a while at the start to get drinks, which was a little frustrating. I actually went looking for the staff to get the drinks ordered. The venue is lovely, really enjoyed being there. We may try again on the basis that we just made poor decisions, but given the number of places to eat in Chester, we aren't sure we'd go back.
Ellie The GoldendoodleEllie The Goldendoodle
10
A fantastic experience in the centre of Chester which exceeded all expectations! We have been past this pub numerous times, it's always been busy and we can now see why. The service from the moment we arrived was excellent, not too intrusive but very attentive and everything was explained including a special allergens menu which made us feel both welcome and safe. Excellent selection of local drinks and a varied menu with lots of choice. The quality of food, knowledge and friendliness of the staff plus the impressive building and decor made our experience absolutely perfect. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and will return as soon as we can, special mention to the lovely young Italian lady who served us - thank you 😁
Iain BrownIain Brown
10
Really nice location and beautiful pub. The toilets are defo worth a visit. We had the vegan veg parcel in miso broth (see photo) for staters - stunning! It was very well presented and tasted delicious. It was also very refreshing to have a different option for a starter rather than the standard options. The main course was also very staty - veg paella and a lentil, cauliflower, and spinach curried pie. We were really impressed with having something different to chose from as vegans.The staff were really lovely and provided great service
C SilkC Silk
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Another fantastic Brunning & Price pubs literally minutes from Chester Racecourse, which I imagine is packed on race days. Beautiful grounds and I bet a cracking place to be when the sun shines. There were outdoor heaters when we visited in January if you want to brave the outdoors. Good selection of beers on tap, as well as a good Gin selection. We only stopped for drinks but were served swiftly and with a smile. Food looked good and imagine their usual top quality I’ve enjoyed at other Brunning & Price establishments.
Lee BradshawLee Bradshaw
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I love the decor of this pub, the old residence of the architect that designed the courts. I had a lovely soup to start (although had a few vegetable fibres in the soup), followed by the pork belly which was mostly ok, but the crackling was a real let down - how can you serve pork belly without proper crackling?? which suggests foods all delivered in bulk and simply heated up in kitchen which, for a relatively prestigious feel, was a disappointment. But overall enjoyed my visit.
Gavin RussellGavin Russell
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Nearby Attractions Of The Architect
Chester Cathedral
Chester Racecourse
Eastgate Clock
Grosvenor Park
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
Storyhouse
Chester City Walls
Chester Market
Chester Cross
ChesterBoat

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54 Nicholas St, Chester CH1 2NX, United Kingdom
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Modern British food served in elegant Georgian rooms, a buzzy modern extension and outdoor terrace.
attractions: Chester Cathedral, Chester Racecourse, Eastgate Clock, Grosvenor Park, Chester Roman Amphitheatre, Storyhouse, Chester City Walls, Chester Market, Chester Cross, ChesterBoat, restaurants: Hickory's Smokehouse Chester, The Square Bottle - JD Wetherspoon, Miller & Carter Chester, The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms, The Botanist Chester, Slug & Lettuce - Chester, Ristorante Sergio, Panda Mami, Brewhouse & Kitchen - Chester, Chez Jules in Chester
