The best restaurants serving British food in Boughton Cheshire West and Chester North West

From the moment we arrived we knew we were in for something special. The hotel itself is set in stunning grounds and the interior (we visited Goldies Lounge & The Vines Restaurant) is nothing short of luxurious, with its opulent décor, soft lighting, and attention to every detail. The atmosphere is refined yet inviting, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience. The service is impeccable. The staff were attentive without being overbearing, knowledgeable about the menu and truly passionate about ensuring that every part of the meal was perfect. Every staff member we encountered made us feel like honored guests and their professionalism truly set the tone for the evening. We opted for the taster menu with wine pairings. Every dish was beautifully presented, bursting with vibrant flavors that were both innovative and comforting. From the delicate amuse-bouches to the decadent desserts, each course was a perfect balance of texture, flavour and creativity. The wine pairings were equally spectacular, with each pour complementing the courses perfectly. The sommelier’s expertise was evident, guiding us through the selections with detailed descriptions and insight into the origins and notes of each wine. Each sip seemed to enhance the flavors of the dishes, making the experience all the more enjoyable. However, what truly set this experience apart was the service that went above and beyond. After our meal, we found ourselves in a bit of a predicament when our taxi failed to arrive. Without hesitation, a staff member offered to drive us home, ensuring we had a safe and comfortable journey back. This kind gesture left a lasting impression on us. It wasn’t just about the meal; it was about making sure we felt cared for in every way. This restaurant offers not just an evening out, but a genuine escape into a world of luxury, fine dining, and exceptional service. I cannot recommend it highly enough and will undoubtedly return to experience more of the unforgettable magic they create.

We love this place, great atmosphere, good food, brilliant staff, very attentive, feel good place, a massive well done

Our daughter got married here on the 1st of August what a beautiful beautiful wedding venue we were so lucky with the weather everything was perfect. The food was amazing and Mark was absolutely brilliant throughout the whole wedding planning process and on the day. Thank you thank you it was amazing!

Excellent service, great food and very welcoming atmosphere. Reasonably priced. Would recommend a visit. It may be advisable to book as it tends to get busy

I recently visited with a group of friends and found everything from the service, to the food, atmosphere and range of options outstanding. I had the vegan steak which was insanely good. The cocktails were lovely, I had a Rhubarb Martini and Esresso Martini, both looked and tasted amazing. Will definitely be returning x

This is a well kept traditional pub in which I enjoyed the ambience and had some good interaction with and service from the staff. Appreciated the good quality beer and general positive environment.

The hotel is currently being refurbished and the restaurant is now closed until further notice. When we looked on the website this was not mentioned so we had a wasted trip

Wonderful eatery. Food was amazing. Three of us all had something different and each dish was a winner. Staff were really friendly and genuinely seemed happy we were there. Unfortunately I don’t live in the area but will definitely be back next time I am in Chester. So nice to see an independent cafe buzzing and doing well. Hats off to the staff/owners.

Staff are great, great prices for the drinks and food, atmosphere is great music is great nice range and not too loud

We hired the loft at commonhall social for a 30th birthday celebration and couldn’t recommend it enough. Amazing fab, great staff and brilliant atmosphere. We will be booking again!

The lady be hind reception was very helpful to me would return again and she was very pleasant

called in on the way home from a golf lesson, lovely new menu with great choices, I picked the Gammon steak and it was cooked to perfection, couldnt fault

Went for the 'steak night' offering. Steak(s) and bottle wine for two, for a very reasonable..£30. Great value. Presentation could do with a plate 'livener' such as peas, colour is important!. Irrespective, good customer service, and will go again for another 'themed night'.

The staff are welcoming, super friendly - the food was really nice. I was annoyed I didn’t have my phone on me to take photos but I had the rump steak (medium rare) and it was cooked to perfection. My mum had Lincolnshire sausages and mash which she said was lovely and really tasty. We both had dessert, I had the cheesecake and my mum had Baileys Crème Brûlée. Cheesecake was nice, my mum said the Crème Brûlée was really nice but too sweet but everyone has a different sweet tooth. I would highly recommend this restaurant, you won’t be disappointed (hopefully).

Located facing Addelshaw Tower is Old Dukes ,its a bar I've been quite a few times over the years, always had a good time and so it proved on our latest visit to here. I love the look of this bar, interior is superb, light and airy, lovely decor and furnishings, pub games and there's plenty of seating options spread throughout this bar both inside and outside, its just a really good bar to unwind in . We ordered Madri beers ,these were served in excellent condition being iced cold and sparkling and we just kicked back and took in the great bar we were in while we sipped our beers. My beer was really good, a golden, light and hoppy lager style beer bursting with taste and very easy to drink especially when served freezing cold as in this bar, it was just so good being in such a lovely bar enjoying a quality brew and sat with my twin brother ,best beer companion in the world . We both really enjoyed our beers in here before we moved on and although our visit was only fleeting as on every other visit to here we had a great time . Old Dukes is easy to locate along Bell Tower Walk. Opening hours are; Monday to Friday, open from 4pm. Saturday & Sunday, open from midday. Well worth checking out if you're in the area or planning a trip to Chester.