Assembly in Cheshire West and Chester

Dropped in on a Saturday night with friends to find live music in the shape of a singer with guitar and a drummer on a cajon. Was going to be one stop on a pub crawl but they were so good we stayed the rest of the night. Great drinks great music fantastic night!

Nice little bar with a good atmosphere. The big plus are the large bi-folding windows that give you the feel of sitting outside whilst still being protected from the elements. Definitely worth a stop off if you're out and about in Chester.

Doesn't play wonderall. Singer is awful.

Brilliant singer on the night we went in 4 11 23 the atmosphere was buzzing but not too busy which is a plus as we could get a seat , the staff on the bar were lovely and the place was clean , only thing is im not sure of the shared loos as i had to wipe wee off the seat

We called in for food and drinks with the dog and couldn't have been made more welcome. Water and a plate of food provided for the dog as well as ourselves

Popped into Assembly for a quick lunch and drink on a Friday afternoon and the food was really good. The staff and service was very friendly and helpful and it was a great place to sit with the heaters watching the bustle on the street from the cosy bar. Would recommend the chorizo tapas the sauce is yum.

This bar is great for an evening out. Fabulous food, good service and a brilliant atmosphere. They had live music too which was excellent.

We called in for an unplanned late lunch and enjoyed Tapas and wine. We ordered the bread with tomato and garlic, pork belly bites, meatballs, Gambas and patatas bravas. The bread was served near the end, rather than at the outset as i would have expected and the patatas bravas never arrived, the food that did arrive was good. The prawns were small, but had great taste, the pork belly bites are also recommended. There was little interaction from the restaurant staff to check whether we had everything, when the bill arrived it included the missing course. On pointing this out they did offer to ask the chef to prepare it, but by this time it was too late.

Assembly seriously needs to up their game if they want to compete in the Tapas market with the likes of Porta, Bluebell and Poco. The staff gave a very good impression of not actually wanting to be there let alone step foot from behind the bar. I had to ask for the table to be wiped clean despite it just being cleared from a previous customer. We were left waiting for drinks and wondering whether it was actually a restaurant with table service. Eventually I went to the bar to order drinks and had to do the same for food. This should be clarified to the customer as it is not a good start. We ordered padron peppers, stuffed peppers and patatas bravas initially, which were mediocre at best. I have eaten at Assembly on a number of occasions and the food has definitely taken a dip in quality. The stuffed peppers had clearly just been taken out of the fridge and rather than a room temperature soft, cheese filling they were freezing cold and unpalatable. I had to ask for napkins and the side plates I requested arrived dirty, so i had to ask for replacements. We decided not to order anything else at this stage. I even mentioned to the staff that they needed to up their game only to receive a weak smile as a response. I now understand why it was virtually empty post Chester marathon. Sadly, if the service doesn't improve and the food quality addressed it is in danger of becoming another City Centre casualty.

Walked in and were not greeted or sat down at a table. Sat at a table waiting for table service which didn't arrive. Went to the bar to order own drinks. Then staff proceeded to stand behind the bar looking at you and not making it clear whether they come and take your order at the table which they didn't. Had to go to the bar to order food which the staff then put into wireless pad anyway. Cutlery arrived in mismatched pairs with dirty plates, one single napkin. Stuffed peppers were straight out of the fridge as the whole dish including the plate was practically freezing cold. Shocking customer service, the staff didn't want to be there and couldn't have cared less. Absolute joke.

Great bar, only let down by the bar staff not letting me steal the sign on the wall !! Seriously your staff were great natured and let us have a really good laugh. See you next time .

Such great friendly service and cocktails. Loved sitting in the window seats and watching the world go by.

Some of the best tapas I've ever had! Service was lovely, they really looked after us. Definitely recommend and will come again!

Just called in on as we were passing. Was a bit worried as it was empty but then realised it was only 12.30. Omg the best food we have ever had. So much flavour in everything. Service is second to none. Can't wait to come back.

Visited this place on Saturday, went in for a drink at lunch time, had a couple of fabulous cocktails. Liked it that much we booked a table for food for the evening. The food was beautiful and well presented. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The gentleman running the place was very hands on and very good at he job. I would 100% recommend this place, when visiting Chester.

Had great afternoon at the Assembly, Gorgeous tapas, excellent cocktails & we met owner James who went above & beyond to make us feel welcome…staff excellent..very good prices… We will be back

We shared 5 dishes and we were delighted at the taste Thought the bread dish could of been a bit more ie 4 instead of 2 But we still enjoyed

We had an excellent experience. The service was very good and James our waiter was very attentive. The cocktails were on point and the food was delicious. The fish with ginger and stems was particularly good. I would recommend

Excellent tapas and friendly, efficient staff.

Homeboys got a manbun, whats not to love?

Fantastic bar with street level terrace area. Amazing staff.

Good atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious cocktails.

The heart of chester. An exquisite bar on watergate street. The cocktails are brilliant. The staff are very attentive and full of knowledge. The music selection is outstanding, calling back to the classics, absolutely brilliant! Thank you to the brilliant staff at assembly for making this one of my best chester experiences

Really nice place. Obviously new but good luck to them. Great beers and nice cocktails. Staff spot on too.

Top bar, top music, top food, specialy dirty fries must try with chorizo, superb location, very polite and helpful staff, my favorite relax place. Thanks for service #respect hospitality

Without a doubt this is my favourite place for a light bite and a drink or two in Chester. The food is always incredible and the cocktails are delicious. The staff are always welcoming and friendly. Would highly recommend.

AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Visited here for a quick bite to eat at 1900. The place was empty the chef shrugged and huffed when asked if they still did food and immediately brought the sign in which said food served until 9pm. Wrong food was brought to me which was frozen and reheated. Then to top it off, staff were miserable and unapologetic. If you have aby sense, please avoid here like the plague!!!!

What a great place I found on my visit to Chester! Great atmosphere and lovely staff; really attentive. Manager was well informed and a pleasure to be around - a def cherry on the top of a really great night. Will def be back for another visit on my next trip!!

Best tapas we've had in a long while. Lovely friendly service and a great chef. Recommend a visit if you're in Chester.

Excellent service. Everyone is super friendly. We saw a sign advertising a “dog pawty” and it was so nice to come to such a friendly environment for the dogs. We were given a gift bag as well for the dogs which was so lovely. Food and drinks as well were smashing. A must come to in Chester!

Lovely bar especially the cocktails. Food was great too.

Despite being busy, which actually contributed towards a great atmosphere, both the food and service were wonderful. My third visit to Assembly Bar and I’ve always found it a very welcoming and vibrant establishment

Honestly one of the best tapas I’ve had the food was amazing, staff where so lovely and it’s dog friendly and they offered him a dog bed and a treat and he loved it great price for the city!

Amazing bar and security staff. Had a fantastic night with them. The music was OFF THE CHAIN! and would recommend to anyone visiting Chester to drop in and visit. Thanks for the memories!

Beautiful food delish 😋 Calamari, Grilled hallumi and French fries

Very cool bar with a great cocktail menu. If you like watching the world go by with a drink grab the seats by the window. Could easily spend all day in here listening to the tunes and working the way through the menu.

Worth a visit if out and about in Chester

Called here yesterday for a drink. Ordered 2 small 125ml glasses of red wine. Paid by card and due to the background noise I didn’t hear what the barman mumbled about how much I owed. Just checked my bank account and they charged me £20 for the two glasses. This is in excess of London price levels and a complete and utter rip off.

Great staff and service. Fantastic Saturday night with brilliant music from the 80s and 90s. Definitely recommend for young or old.

We love Assembly bar! Great staff, food and drink! Great atmosphere, highly recommend!

Excellent place to visit always friendly excellent service best place to eat and drink in Chester Always a warm welcome to us wether it’s just 2 or the family Tallulah our dog loves it too watching the dogs go by , what ever you order it’s first class and always makes you feel special no matter what time of the day you visit , always dog friendly offering a bone and a lovely drink It was Mother’s Day it was so lovely to recive a complementary glass of bubbles wishing me a happy Mother’s Day This is a great place to visit it is a must to go don’t walk past have the Experiance you won’t regret it Thankyou for a lovely start to mothered day .

Great tunes and a very classy interior

Friendly staff and nice cocktails.

The food here is brilliant. We had pigs cheek, stuffed chicken thighs and calamari. A new favourite place to eat in Chester. It looks more like a bar, although if you don't try the tapas, you are missing out!

Great little pub good atmosphere

Friendly welcome in a nice place to chill after a day of sightseeing.

A beautifully decorated establishment which combines luxury with a cozy feeling. The food is simply breathtaking. High quality ingredients are well cooked and seasoned in a subtle but elegant way. Service is delivered in a manner which other establishments would to well to imitate. Friendly, knowledgeable and professional, without being overbearing is not an easy mix to achieve at the best of times, let alone during our covid/Brexit ravaged age. Our hostess, Summer, exemplified these traits and ensured that we will be back soon. Thankyou for making our experience such a welcoming and enjoyable one.

Nice bar, good Covid practice so take your coat for the fresh air. Tried my first pint of Neck Oil.

Nice bar, but slow service staff did not seem to embrace their jobs.

A gem of a find, we sat in the open window at the front. Fantastic cappuccino and cocktail. Very clean, modern place. Loved watching people passing by. Highly recommended

Lovely little bar, excellent customer service

Nice food and friendly atmosphere

Great atmosphere, brill music and comfy seats. Pleasant staff also make this a great venue to enjoy time with friends.

Lovely cocktails, lovely service. Great place to sit outside in the sun and watch the world go by.

Great brunch, good drink selection, lovely owner, staff and premisis. Highly recommended!

Good atmosphere, lovely service

Really nice atmosphere. Love the décor (especially the toilets!). We had cocktails and I can highly recommend the Ladies Day. Great staff, friendly and attentive. We will be back for sure!

Great vibes, amazing cocktails, gluten-free beer & friendly staff - couldn't ask for more. Me & girlfriend loved it. Will be coming back soon!!

Stopped here for a drink on our way out to dinner. Really lovely place with yummy cocktails. Will be back soon with girlfriends!