Food and drink

The Hornsmill team with Sam Self, general manager (centre).

Popular pub reopens following major £500,000 refurbishment

Sir Alex Ferguson joins chef Aiden Byrne and wife Sarah, Knutsford mayoress Carol Banks and mayor Cllr Colin Banks at the opening of the new LI~LY restaurant

Sir Alex Ferguson joins chef Aiden Byrne and wife Sarah, Knutsford mayoress Carol Banks and mayor Cllr Colin Banks at the opening of the new LI~LY restaurant

Sir Alex Ferguson a guest as star chef Aiden Byrne opens new Cheshire restaurant

Daffodil will officially open on December 9

Daffodil will officially open on December 9

Mersey Ferry transformed into restaurant to open in weeks

Cleopatras II, Lime Tree Cottage Holt

Cleopatras II, Lime Tree Cottage Holt

'A dream come true' - New owner reopens cafe after four-month closure

Heswall restaurant with a modern twist wins prestigious Good Food Award 2024/25

Heswall restaurant with a modern twist wins prestigious Good Food Award 2024/25

Heswall restaurant with a modern twist wins prestigious Good Food Award 2024/25

The Rose & Crown in Bebington scooped the 'Best Pint' award at the Thwaites Hospitality Awards

The Rose & Crown in Bebington scooped the 'Best Pint' award at the Thwaites Hospitality Awards

Wirral pub crowned best in the UK for pints

Makers Markets will be held in Chester

Makers Markets will be held in Chester

All the dates of upcoming makers markets in Chester in run up to Christmas

The rooftop venue is located at the top of a multi-storey car park in Pepper Street.

The rooftop venue is located at the top of a multi-storey car park in Pepper Street.

New Rooftop Social Club set to open in Chester this week

Piccolino's 25th anniversary menu.

Piccolino's 25th anniversary menu.

A Cheshire dining institution celebrates 25th anniversary

Churton Hall on the Barnston Estate at Farndon.

Churton Hall on the Barnston Estate at Farndon.

Outsiders' Guide to Malpas, Farndon, Crewe, Middlewich and Winsford

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

Knutsford Christmas Market returns for weekend of festivities

Knutsford Christmas Market returns for weekend of festivities

Christmas market returns with hundreds of artisan traders for weekend of festivities

Could you pick winning flavours this festive season?

Could you pick winning flavours this festive season?

Broughton Retail Park's search for winning hot chocolate flavour

Signage has been installed

Signage has been installed

Signage installed outside new restaurant in Cheshire village that is 'opening soon'

Inside Spice of India

Inside Spice of India

Cheshire restaurant wins prestigious award for its 'delicious dishes'

Pesto at The Yacht, Woodbank.

Pesto at The Yacht, Woodbank.

Popular Italian restaurant and bar secures coveted TripAdvisor award

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' or 'recalled'

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' or 'recalled'

Co-op apologises to customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning

Felix Shore and Anna Roseblade-Shore

Felix Shore and Anna Roseblade-Shore

Felix Shore and Anna Roseblade-Shore, Restaurant 209

Prohibition, Chester.

Prohibition, Chester.

Chester speakeasy celebrates 10 successful years in business

A flash of 'Grease' burns some calories at performance in Nottingham.

A flash of 'Grease' burns some calories at performance in Nottingham.

Theatrical dining show to showcase local talent at popular Chester hotel

Top places to eat and drink in Cheshire

Top places to eat and drink in Cheshire

Top places to eat and drink in Cheshire

Halil Ayaz opened Pasha Lounge in 2020

Halil Ayaz opened Pasha Lounge in 2020

Petition gains hundreds of signatures to help ‘devastated’ Tapas bar owner

Green Oak Farm, Ellesmere Port.

Green Oak Farm, Ellesmere Port.

Grandparents can grab a free carvery at Ellesmere Port restaurant

The customer said the mess smelled 'worse than pig poo'

The customer said the mess smelled 'worse than pig poo'

Diner 'disgusted' by KFC staff's 'unbothered' stance to poo smeared in ladies' loo

Hickory's Smokehouse, The Groves, Chester

Hickory's Smokehouse, The Groves, Chester

Is Hickory's in Chester as fantastic as people say? I went to find out

The Waverton Arms/Black Dog, Waverton.

The Waverton Arms/Black Dog, Waverton.

Popular pubs near Chester seeking new tenants

This latest Aldi deal comes after Asda offered customers the chance to buy any two large tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses for £5 last week.

This latest Aldi deal comes after Asda offered customers the chance to buy any two large tubs of Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets and Roses for £5 last week.

Aldi selling 'cheapest' Celebrations tubs for a limited time this week

Jamie Russo from Redcloak Fish Bar - Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year.

Jamie Russo from Redcloak Fish Bar - Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year.

Chester fish frier named among semi-finalists for National Fish & Chip Award title

Be At One will open in Chester next month.

Be At One will open in Chester next month.

Be At One to open first Chester location on historic Rows

From left, Lord mayor of Westminster Cllr Robert Rigby, Syed Ahmed, MP Esther McVey and head chef Kamran

From left, Lord mayor of Westminster Cllr Robert Rigby, Syed Ahmed, MP Esther McVey and head chef Kamran

Family business celebrates after being named best takeaway at National Curry Awards

We paid a visit to Dormouse Haven Tea Room

We paid a visit to Dormouse Haven Tea Room

Welcome to Wonderland - We took a trip to try out Cheshire's newest tea room

Steph (left) and Reuben Horn look after different sides of the business, with Steph concentrating on her passion, wedding cakes

Steph (left) and Reuben Horn look after different sides of the business, with Steph concentrating on her passion, wedding cakes

Cake artist's farm engineer hubby swaps welder for piping bag as demand soars

Sammi (left) and Rob Garland have a long history with the Broken Cross

Sammi (left) and Rob Garland have a long history with the Broken Cross

Karaoke and live music to be among highlights after popular pub's £525k revamp

Charlotte Mills says running an independent bar in the hometown is 'very much up her street'

Charlotte Mills says running an independent bar in the hometown is 'very much up her street'

pubs in cheshire

‘Traditional pub culture’ central to new bar’s ethos where ‘conversation is king’

Turtle Bay Chester officially opened today.

Turtle Bay Chester officially opened today.

Turtle Bay restaurant officially opens in Chester

Twenty eight, Chester.

Twenty eight, Chester.

Chester restaurant celebrates successful first year with rave reviews

Chester city centre's historic Rows.

Chester city centre's historic Rows.

Cheshire West locations named among 'Best Places to Live' list

Turtle Bay's new Chester restaurant.

Turtle Bay's new Chester restaurant.

First look at Chester's new Turtle Bay restaurant

Chester Food & Craft Festival is back next month with a festive theme.

Chester Food & Craft Festival is back next month with a festive theme.

Chester Food & Craft Festival to return with Christmas special

Have you started stocking up on Christmas food yet?

Have you started stocking up on Christmas food yet?

'Just no' - Aldi shoppers 'confused' over new Christmas chocolate with a twist

Salt House Tapas will be opening at the former site of Boheme in Bridge street, Chester, next month.

Salt House Tapas will be opening at the former site of Boheme in Bridge street, Chester, next month.

Salt House Tapas to open at former Boheme Chester restaurant site

Pen Y Bont Farm Pub, Chester Road, Mold

Pen Y Bont Farm Pub, Chester Road, Mold

Pub to welcome new manager from Ellesmere Port venue after nearly a decade

Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks

Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks

Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks

Santa will be visiting The Ice Cream Farm this Christmas.

Santa will be visiting The Ice Cream Farm this Christmas.

Festive flavours and family fun at The Ice Cream Farm

Mayor Cllr Colin Banks presents Julia Chard, owner of Knutsford Olde Sweet Shoppe with a 15-year long service business award

Mayor Cllr Colin Banks presents Julia Chard, owner of Knutsford Olde Sweet Shoppe with a 15-year long service business award

Dedicated businesses in Cheshire town recognised for long service and commitment

Mayor Cllr Colin Banks joins businesses and residents to launch the new Discover Knutsford website

Mayor Cllr Colin Banks joins businesses and residents to launch the new Discover Knutsford website

How to discover Cheshire town's hidden gems, shops, bars and restaurants

Warrington restaurant named best in the north west receives another impressive award

Warrington restaurant named best in the north west receives another impressive award

Cheshire restaurant named best in the North West receives another impressive award

Sainsbury’s has apologised to customers as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a “do not eat” warning over one of the supermarket’s products.

Sainsbury’s has apologised to customers as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a “do not eat” warning over one of the supermarket’s products.

Sainsbury's apologises to customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning

The Hindu festival of Diwali is coming to Chester.

The Hindu festival of Diwali is coming to Chester.

Cultural attractions

Colourful parade to mark Diwali celebrations in Chester

The Amazing Bavarian Stompers will be performing at the Oktoberfest event at The Lambing Shed

The Amazing Bavarian Stompers will be performing at the Oktoberfest event at The Lambing Shed

Oktoberfest beer festival brings Lederhosen and oompah band to Cheshire barn

Turtle Bay will be hosting a pop-up BBQ with live music at their new Chester location this weekend.

Turtle Bay will be hosting a pop-up BBQ with live music at their new Chester location this weekend.

Turtle Bay to give taste of new Chester location with mini Caribbean carnival

The Burleydam hotel in Ellesmere Port is set to add 17 new rooms by removing its Brewers Fayre restaurant.

The Burleydam hotel in Ellesmere Port is set to add 17 new rooms by removing its Brewers Fayre restaurant.

Brewers Fayre restaurant at Premier Inn to be converted into 17 new hotel rooms

Adam Whitwham, the new head chef at The Vicarage,

Adam Whitwham, the new head chef at The Vicarage,

Meet Adam, the new head chef at popular Cheshire hotel

Joint Winners of Best Small National Retailer Oliver Bonas and The White Company with Jim Dorrington.

Joint Winners of Best Small National Retailer Oliver Bonas and The White Company with Jim Dorrington.

Chester BID celebrates city's best at Customer Service Awards