The Henry Potts in Cheshire West and Chester

£7 for a salad the size of a tennis ball…. Plus we had to go to the bar to order drinks as they were so slow!

Went with friends on the evening of Chester Races which may have been a tactical error. Starters were fine but one of our parties fish and chips wasn’t good at all. There was something wrong with the fish. However the problem was very well dealt with by the manager. Ultimately a disappointing meal but very good service.

Food was ok in general, but 7 pounds for a small salid.... never again. Loved being forgotten about by the staff and having to beg to pay the bill

I came here for the first time today having looked at reviews for Sunday lunches and it was a lovely experience, my salmon paté starter was lovely and I followed this with the beef roast the meat was pink and delicious with plenty of veg and potatoes. Everything tasted really good, the roast potatoes could have done with a little longer in the oven to give a more golden colour and crunch but this was one of the best roasts I've had locally. The staff were lovely providing a great service.

We had one of the best Sunday lunches we have had today! The black pudding starter was to die for and the beef dinner was honestly incredible. The staff who served us were brilliant also. This is a credit to Chester and I would recommend everyone who visits to seek it out. Lovely!

Best pub in Chester (from a long time resident).

We booked the Henry Potts for Sunday roast with friends from California. They loved it all as did we (from Bury). Great atmosphere with pictures on the walls and old but well looked after interesting furniture. Roast beef was nicely pink and crunchy roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. The gravy was a little too thick for my liking but overall the meal was delicious especially with horseradish and mustard. Panacotta was ok but didn’t need desiccated coconut. I enjoyed the Malbec too. Others had draught beer.

Really good classic pub food and a good choice of ales in a friendly atmosphere. It's slightly off Chester center but worth the few minutes walk The photo is the haddock and chips...with salt and vinegar onion rings..... was exceptional. Busy at 19:00 on a wet and cold Thursday says it all. Back again photo added is steak and ale pie...another great classic the chef has done really well...even the red cabbage is amazing.

This pub / restaurant was close and handy to our hotel and despite it looking quite small and even dismal from the outside it is actually quite large and very nice inside. Very friendly and efficient service and served very quickly, we had the fish and chips and it was so beautiful with the fish literally melting in the mouth. Bit of a hidden gem this place and would definitely return.

I love this place. The menu is always interesting, varied and delicious. Excellent staff. Lovely decor. I will keep coming back.

Quirky place but helpful and friendly

Such friendly staff and tasty food! A couple of us were gluten free.. there are options on the menu for this. I cannot stress how lovely all the staff were.. really helpful and kind!

The vegetarian roast dinner is superb but please, please please change the vegetarian gravy recipe. It was bordering on tasteless on Sunday :(

Went for Sunday Lunch. The best I’ve had in a long time, you always have great expectations when you book somewhere, they delivered!! Amazing service, food and a lovely cozy environment. I will definitely return. Thank you x

I have been loads of times with different people for different occasions of all ages, and never once has the food or service not been amazing. It’s a lovely building and there’s nothing not to like about the menu. Small plates are exceptional and something different and the main meals have always been awesome. The pub is right near the racecourse and just across from town. Love it!

We chose this pub for a quiet meal as it was walking distance from where we were staying and had good reviews This pub did not disappoint it had a very friendly atmosphere, the staff were all polite and the food was amazing and good value for money It had a very cosy atmosphere with cute little private nooks for seating areas which I really liked as it added some privacy I would definitely recommend eating here

Came to Henry Potts for Sunday lunch with family after trying most of the other establishments around Chester over the last 10 years and it did not disappoint, the beef was cooked to perfection and the portion sizes were great, complete with pickled red cabbage, cheesey leeks, spot on roasties and a huge Yorkshire pudding, service from Sean and Dom was second to none, nothing was too much to sort and we left feeling very full and well looked after. I will be spreading word of mouth to friends and family for future occasions! Thank you Henry Potts

Top little Gastropub me and my partner happened upon, really homely and upmarket feel, ale was fantastically fresh, service was very good and attentive yet not intrusive. Small plates were banging. Will be back soon.

Have been here for a few sunday roasts and i feel like it's the best one in chester, top that with great service and a fantastic selection of whisky all built into a cozy and comfortable decor, no where else i enjoy more on my visits to chester

Came in for a meal with my partner, there was a lovely relaxed atmosphere, excellent food and a great selection of beers and wine. The service was second to none, all the staff were incredibly attentive, friendly and nothing was too much trouble! We will certainly be back again soon

Was at a loose end one lunchtime and popped in for a sandwich. Ended up having the lunchtime offer (two courses, I chose buffalo wings followed by fish and chips) and a pint and the fish and chips in particular were excellent. Ended up chatting bourbon with the guy that’s the new GM and was made to feel very welcome, will definitely be going back.

This has quickly become my favourite pub in Chester, I’d popped in once or twice in the past but since new management has taken over this is now my favourite pub in Chester. nothing better than having an amazing roast dinner and then a matter sat at the bar afterwards talking about their beers and unreal whisky selection, can’t wait to visit again on Sunday for another roast! Cheers team!

Nice meal, good service, good music 🎶⭐️

Really great Sunday Lunch. Decent beer options too.

Absolutely delighted with everything- the food was all delicious and service top class. Would love to return and definitely recommend

Excellent night out. Cosy country pub style but in Chester city centre. Staff are friendly and helpful, food is excellent, particularly the roast dinners on Sunday. Good beer selection too.

The Henry Potts is a cracking little bar slightly off the beaten track of Chester city centre. 5 cask ales available, all very good quality. Friendly, welcoming service. Lovely quiet pub (I went in on a Friday afternoon and it was nice chilled atmosphere). I didn't try the food but there were a few people eating and they all seemed impressed. Would recommend you try.

Best roast! Highly recommend.. Spot on every time! 🤤

I loved everything about this place. I felt cosy, and omg the treacle beef sandwich is divine. I found it fairly affordable considering the quality, too!

Really enjoyed our meal here. Lovely ambiance and service was A1. Would come again!

A great little place to eat full of atmosphere and great wine.

Can't rate this place enough. A haven for a quiet pint or good dinner just a stones throw from the city centre.

Atmosphere was quiet, refined and welcoming. The Sunday roast was the best I can ever recall having.

Abbiamo pranzato in questo locale con due burgers. Ambiente molto accogliente e caldo, una vera e propria coccola. Cibo nella media, prezzo medio alto. Ci ritornerò

Love this pub. Staff friendly, service great. Fab atmosphere 👌

We went here for a quiet final drink after the Architect. It's a nice pub.

Really nice place, friendly very helpful staff and delicious cocktails

Probably the nicest Ham, Egg and Chips I've had. Great cask ales too.

Real gem. Great food, service and atmosphere. Always love visiting here.

Excellent meal here with my friends recently. Lovely food, good service and excellent choice of beverages.

Popped in for a drink with my wife. It's a lovely bar, nice lighting and ambience.

One of the iconic pub spots in Chester. A great cosy city pub, serving good beer and food. An ideal place to pass a couple of hours and read a paper. Particularly great on a Sunday afternoon!

Super place, very cosy, glad we found it.

Dropped in for a drink with colleagues, never been in before but was a recommended. Great bar with vast selection of drinks, service and atmosphere was excellent. One of the best bar’s I’ve been in for a long while. Didn’t dine but will give it a try on my next visit.

Lovely cosy and a great place for a drink and chat or lovely food.

Went here for lunch with friends, the service and the food was great. When it came to dessert though my wife is lactose intolerant and the dessert options were none existent. She could have sorbet and that was all. Seems in this day and age having more than 1 vegan dessert is an absolute must. The staff were friendly at the bar and drinks were good.

Really nice pub in Chester. It is well worth a visit.

Loved it. Great building, great service, great food. Will be back.

Best new pub in Chester! Hidden secret and I’m not sure if I prefer it that way!

Outstanding roast dinner, i had the beef whilst my partner had the chicken. The quality, portioning and taste was superb. The atmosphere was warm with nicely dimmed lighting and ambiance was very cosy but not to dark. The staff were attentive and welcoming, highly recommended.

Such a lovely roast dinner, really good veggie option as well. Atmosphere was so nice and the service from Harry was great :)

Met family for lunch. Food very good, I had Nepalese chicken curry. Staff friendly and helpful.

Great place for a nice meal. The food was good(with the exception of the chicken wings) and the staff were friendly and helpful. We sat in the alcove, and the atmosphere and decor were walm and welcoming. Definitely recommended.

Did not eat atmosphere great lovely place to have a drink. Would go again.

Most excellent steak pie, really good chips and very tasty red cabbage...

Lovely little country pub right in the city centre. Quieter vibes than other pubs and the perfect place to go for a quiet drink and a beautiful roast dinner. Service was ok. But food was out of this world.

Had a fantastic experience here. Really friendly, attentive staff and pleasant surroundings. The Sunday Roast was honestly one of the best I've ever eaten with deceptively large portions, expertly cooked and seasoned veg and a gravy to die for. Will be returning to sample the non Sunday fare soon but will not hesitate to recommend this place to family and friends. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

Lovely place, great staff, food excellent

Flawlessly decorated pub, excellent selection of beers and wines. Great service. We didn't eat but after seeing the food coming out; we deffo will next time.

1st visit to The Henry Potts ! Just drinks this time but will definitely be back to sample the food.

This is the best roast dinner I have ever had in a pub. Stout bread was a revelation and the sticky toffee pudding definitely worth the calories! We will absolutely be back.

First time we have come here and first impressions are really positive. Nicely decorated, dated building. Beautiful food, really tasty homemade. Friendly staff. Would highly recommend. Between the four of us we had 1x Black Angus beef burger 2x Chicken, ham and leek pie 1x Mushroom Wellington roast. All were homemade of high quality and really tasty. For pudding we had 1x Creme brulee shortbread 1x Bakewell tart 2x Ice cream Strawberry and vanilla. . All four of us were pleased to have gone there and will go back again in the future.

Wonderful meal and great service here yesterday (sat 26th Aug) will definitely be back and would highly recommend, well done all

Beautiful interior with low lighting and cosy private corners to nestle into. It was quiet for a Friday night but there was enough of a buzz to give a lovely atmosphere but still be quiet enough to have a conversation. We just had drinks but the staff were extremely knowledgeable about the drinks they had and were very friendly to boot.

Had a wonderful meal great service

This place is a hidden gem. It might be in the basement of the building but it is bright, airey and inviting. Staff are very friendly and attend to you fast. Make sure to visit here when your next in Chester

We were very disappointed with our meal. Ordered a vegan & meat burger. The vegan burger was very dry & looked as if it had come out of the freezer section along with the fries. Service was good but sadly we won't be returning.

Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and great service. Would definitely go again.

A freaky nice pub. Good range of beers, friendly staff and nicely decorated in the upmarket Country pub style.

Recommended by a friend, this venue did not disappoint with their Sunday lunch.

We went in on a Tuesday in the early evening. The pub is quite dark inside but has a traditional look and vibe in an old Georgian building. The bar staff were helpful. I had a pint of the bitter. It was a nice pint. The food was great. I had mussels on toast although it probably has a more exotic name. My wife had a pork rib eye and mash. Tasty fayre. The clientle seemed to be made up of tourists, locals having an after work drink and one or two dog owners. It wasn't 'rocking' as far as atmosphere goes. However, if you want a conversation and good food, this place ideal.

Never ate here but a nice place for a drink

Awesome place, staff are great and the atmosphere always has such a good vibe

Loved it a gem of a find and very historic. It's close to the race course and next door to our accommodation making it a perfect stop off on the way back.

Traditional yet modern pub/ restaurant with great food, great beer and great staff. An absolute gem. Oh and it's dog friendly too (as long as the dog is friendly/ well behaved).

Hard to judge the atmosphere when we were the only two people in the place for most of our meal. The ownership is the same as The Hare (Farndon), The Swan (Marbury), and The Black Bear (Whitchurch). What I can say is that the meals were great. As I would expect. A nice range of beers (and wine) on tap

Great ambience inside. A good option for a romantic date with well designed spaces. I ate Korean chicken burger. It wasn’t the best burger I’ve eaten but was still good. Kind waiters.

Just popped in for a few beers. Excellent selection of real ales with very friendly staff and a wonderful atmosphere. Decor is amazing. Highly recommended. Thanks for a great night.

Excellent food. Great staff. A lovely quite pub where you can chill out and chat. Another one of my favourites. Hope you enjoy.

This place was a perfect place to take my partner for a date night , we drove from Nantwich, everyone was coming out from the races in an amazing mood so the atmosphere was also amazing. John,Tracy and another young lady in a blue chequered shirt couldn’t of been more hospitable, always checking on us for food, drinks etc, and the Argentinian Malbec was awesome, we were treated like royalty ,the food was unbelievable, massive compliments to the chef and all the kitchen staff too!, I’ll recommend to anyone! You guys smashed it 👊

Not too bad but not the best as well. Food is mediocre and staff is nice

Henry Potts was absolutely brilliant. We had dinner here on our first night in town and it did not disappoint. The scotch egg and honey mustard sausages were delicious. We ordered the ribeye, the pork ribeye, and the chicken ham hock pie for the mains. Each one was cooked properly and the flavours impressed. For dessert we tried the sticky toffee pudding and the rhubarb bakewell, which were perfectly lovely. Service spot on and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. It has eclectic touches wherever you look letting you settle in and enjoy your meal. I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone.

Had a great meal here, food and service were brilliant! Looking forward to visiting again

Food and service was outstanding!

Only had a drink, but lovely bar. Will be back!

Great little bar and eatery on the outskirts of the city centre on the way to the racecourse

Lovely setting, friendly staff and gluten free sunday roasts!

Absolute gem, I've a wheat allergy and the chef went to special lengths to do me something amazing to eat. Definitely going to go back

Staff are good but the menu was a bit disappointing

Atmosphere was brilliant and the food was fantastic. Will definitely be visiting again.

Great place" Great food" Great ales" Great staff"

A lovely atmosphere, alcohol free beer a available on draught, and delicious food! Can recommend the mackerel paté and the onion rings!

Had food today, a table of 12 hoteliers. The food and service was impeccable and we felt so well looked after. Well done Tracy, Alice and Chef. Thank you all so much, best place around I feel. X

First class food drink and service. Worth crossing that dreadful road for. Wine on draught and real ales excellent too…

Cosy traditional basement pub/bar/restaurant, with a good range of beers and an exceptional Sunday roast. Great hidden gem.

Great food Great pub/restaurant

Great pub, fantastic food, very good choice of real ales

Beautiful little hidden gem 😍 very clean and welcoming. Excellent customer service cant wait to go back and try out the menu 🙂

What a great pub! Lots of good beers to choose from and the food was delicious.

Not to good this time slow service food just ok!