
Surrounded by the luxurious Cheshire countryside the ancient Roman city of Chester takes centre stage. Elegant and stylish, Chester offers exclusive shops, fine dining, art and culture amidst a backdrop of world class heritage.
Feats of engineering from a bygone age, Cheshire's canals crisscross the county now having given way to leisure boats. Ellesmere Port hosts the largest collection of narrow boats in the world. The county's rich pastures are prime for dairy farming so look out for the famous Cheshire cheese.
Alderley Edge HotelThe Alderley Restaurant is set in the double conservatory at the luxurious Alderley Edge Hotel. It has built a reputation for excellent food and service in the most sumptuous surroundings.
Alderley Restaurant, Alderley Edge, Cheshire - Cuisine: European
London Road Restaurant & Wine BarThe latest offering from the north-west's restaurant supremo, Paul Heathcote, is a glamorous all-day venue on Cheshire's 'Footballer's Mile'. Like all of Heathcote's restaurants, London Road is flexible and child-friendly, with a menu that's built around top-notch locally sourced ingredients.
46 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire - Cuisine: Modern British
The Alderley Bar & GrillSpread over two floors in the bustling, moneyed village of Alderley Edge, this cosmopolitan venue offers the prospect of casual lounging and dining downstairs, with more intimate entertaining and an open kitchen on the first floor.
50 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire - Cuisine: Eclectic
DilliDilli promises to bring 'the real taste of India' to the north-west of England and it's already making an impact.
60 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Cheshire - Cuisine: Indian
The Cock O' BartonThe legendary Cock O'Barton has been welcoming travellers since the fourteenth century and has recently taken on a new lease of life - thanks to chef Robert Kisby.
Barton Road, Barton Village, Cheshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
SwadeshA splendid Indian restaurant in an affluent Cheshire village, Swadesh Indian restaurant in Bowdon serves a wide selection of balti, curry and tandoori dishes alongside other traditional Indian food in a stunning building at the heart of the village.
3 Richmond Road, Bowdon, Cheshire - Cuisine: Indian
Olive PressBehind the imposing glass frontage of Olive Press in Cheadle Hulme lies a buzzy, family-friendly restaurant serving an all-day menu of Italian pizza and grill dishes.
Landmark House, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire - Cuisine: Mediterranean
Simon Radley at The Chester GrosvenorIt's impossible to miss The Grosvenor's majestic gabled and turreted façade, in the heart of Chester's, traffic-free shopping centre. Erected in 1865 and owned by the Duke of Westminster's Estate, it is a grand hotel in every sense of the word.
The Chester Grosvenor, Chester, Cheshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Albion InnIt's an amazing real-time flash back to the First World War era, the road on which this Victorian corner pub sits leads to the former Drill Hall which was a recruiting centre; how many King's Shillings were spent here? Mike Mercer has run The Albion Inn for nearly 40 years and today its reputation stands it on parade alongside Cheshire's great food heroes.
Park Street, Chester, Cheshire - Cuisine: British
Aqua-VitusAqua-Vitus restaurant near the Guildhall Museum in Watergate Street, is situated on one of the most beautiful streets in Chester, where there are many exceptionally fine half timbered buildings dating back to the 1600s.
58 Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Chez JulesSet in Chester's old Fire Station, Chez Jules is a bustling French restaurant, full of character, located in the heart of Chester.
71 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire - Cuisine: French
Joseph BenjaminJoseph Benjamin, a restaurant and delicatessen located inside Chester's city walls on Northgate Street is the enterprise of two brothers, Ben and Joe Wright.
140 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire - Cuisine: Modern European
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & GrillAs the first British Chef to be awarded 3 Michelin Stars and the youngest Chef in the world to receive them, Marco Pierre White is a name synonymous with quality and a great dining experience.
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Chester, Cheshire - Cuisine: British
Michael Caines at ABode ChesterABode Chester located on the former site of the Cheshire Constabulary headquarters, is the latest property of Michael Caines and Andrew Brownsword's expanding empire of boutique hotels.
Grosvenor Road, Chester, Cheshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Moules a Go-GoCombining a bar, rôtisserie and grill, this buzzy venue in the centre of Chester is just the ticket for express seafood – and much more besides.
39-41 Watergate Row, Chester, Cheshire - Cuisine: Seafood
Nunsmere Hall HotelSurrounded by a 60 acre lake, Nunsmere Hall is a haven of peace and quiet and is the epitome of an English country house.
Crystal Restaurant, Chester, Cheshire - Cuisine: British
Olive TreeSavoy-trained Chef/Patron Philip Martin and his wife Janice decided to settle at Green Bough and set about making it Chester's supreme small luxury hotel.
Green Bough Hotel, Chester, Cheshire - Cuisine: Modern
Raffles Bar & Oriental RestaurantRaffles Bar & Oriental Restaurant is set within one of the oldest buildings in Chester. It is one of the most vibrant restaurants in the city.
1-3 Eastgate Row, Chester, Cheshire - Cuisine: Oriental
Rowton Hall Country House HotelJust three miles from Chester City Centre, Rowton Hall Hotel, an elegant Georgian Manor House built in 1779 is set in 8 acres of award winning gardens and pastureland.
Langdale Restaurant, Chester, Cheshire - Cuisine: French
Pecks RestaurantAn elegant ambience, well trained and friendly staff and excellent cuisine have ensured that guests return again and again to this restaurant which was established in 1984 by Andrew and Lucy Peck.
Newcastle Road, Congleton, Cheshire - Cuisine: Modern
Restaurant L'EndroitRestaurant L'Endroit is a small restaurant that opened in May 2003 serving traditional French cuisine to the people of Congleton and the restaurant has a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a Parisian style terrace outside for dining al fresco.
70 - 72 Lawton Street, Congleton, Cheshire - Cuisine: French
Ranulph Restaurant at Crewe HallSet in 35 acres of parkland, Crewe Hall is a majestic Grade 1 Jacobean stately building, magnificent with richly designed ceilings, exquisite marble fireplaces, ornate carved wood and stained glass.
Weston Road, Crewe, Cheshire - Cuisine: British
The Hunter's LodgeThe Hunter's Lodge has been run by the same family for the past 25 years and has achieved an excellent reputation for service and cuisine.
Sydney Road, Crewe, Cheshire - Cuisine: Classical
The Old SwanLuca Nervi and his wife Joanna spent some time running their own restaurant in Tuscany before moving back to England and setting up shop in this solid-looking Cheshire pub a few miles from Crewe.
Crewe Road, Crewe, Cheshire - Cuisine: Modern European
JabulaCapetown comes to Cheshire in the shape of Annemarie Groenwald's enterprising restaurant, with a South African deli on the first floor.
1 South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire - Cuisine: South African
The FarndonSet in an attractive village on the outskirts of historic Chester, the Farndon is a rather grand-looking, timber-framed building on three floors, with etched windows, gables and a couple of little balconies.
High Street, Farndon, Cheshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
Oswalds @ Helter SkelterFormerly known as The Drovers, The Gaping Gander, The Rowlands and the plain old Helter Skelter, Oswalds@Helter Skelter is a good old-fashioned pub serving real beer and real food.
31 Church Street, Frodsham, Cheshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
EarleCeleb chef Simon Rimmer (best known for Greens vegetarian restaurant in West Didsbury) now has a second venue under his belt.
4 Cecil Road, Hale, Cheshire - Cuisine: Modern British
The Oak'Simply outstanding,' trumpeted one UK Restaurant Guide user after discovering this re-born pub in a charming village eight miles from Chester.
Chester Road, Kelsall, Cheshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
The RoebuckVoted Cheshire Dining Pub 2010 by the readers of The Good Pub Guide, The Roebuck in Mobberley is considered to be one of Cheshire's most attractive country inns which nowadays sits in a group of four, forward looking gastropubs that include The Holly Bush at Stockton Brook, The Windmill at Whiteley Green and The Sparrowhawk in Fence.
Mill Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
The Church GreenWithout doubt, one of the new stars of Britain's food world says Jay Rayner in The Observer about Chef Aiden Byrne who left the top London restaurant scene to take over The Church Green at Lymm in Cheshire, after a meteoric rise to fame and bagging a Michelin star at the age of 22.
Higher Lane, Lymm, Cheshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
The WindmillVoted the Casual Dining Pub of the Year at the Cheshire Life Food & Wine Awards 2006-2007, The Windmill at Whiteley Green with its extensive landscaped gardens, is at the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands and nowadays sits in a group of four, forward looking gastropubs that include The Roebuck in Mobberley, The Hollybush at Stockton Brook and The Sparrowhawk in Fence.
Holehouse Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
The Church House InnSituated in the quaint Cheshire village of Bollington (just outside Macclesfield), the stone-built Church House Inn is a picturesque local pub serving delicious honest food.
Church Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire - Cuisine: British
Dusty MillerThe Dusty Miller was once an old mill which has now been converted into a pub and restaurant. In the pretty village of Wrenbury and set by the canal side next to an historic lift bridge, Dusty Miller oozes character and is an ideal destination whether you are travelling by car or barge.
Wrenbury, Nantwich, Cheshire - Cuisine: Modern
Rookery HallRookery Hall, in the heart of Cheshire, is a magnificent Georgian mansion is set in 38 acres of gardens, wooded parkland and meadows bordered by the River Weaver.
Main Road, Nantwich, Cheshire - Cuisine: English
The WizardStanding close to the famous red sandstone escarpment of Alderley Edge (a place of mythic renown and magical legends), this particular 'wizard' has cleverly transformed itself from an easy-going local pub into a slick, professionally run restaurant.
Macclesfield Road, Nether Alderley, Cheshire - Cuisine: Modern British
Cafe SymphonyThis lively, modern restaurant offers a variety of menus from light snacks to a traditional Sunday roast, a la carte and chef's specials.
48 Congleton Road, Sandbach, Cheshire - Cuisine:
Conti RestaurantLocally renowned for its friendly, family atmosphere and amenable attitude towards children, Conti continues to win friends with its no-nonsense, great-value Italian food.
7 Market Street, Stockport, Cheshire - Cuisine: Italian
TarantellaNo expense has been spared on refreshing the décor in this highly popular neighbourhood Italian, where the kitchen delivers a patriotic selection of tried-and-trusted trattoria favourites.
43 Park Lane, Stockport, Cheshire - Cuisine: Italian
Cabbage HallDon't be fooled by the quirky name, Cabbage Hall is an impressive venue set in 11 acres of grounds in the Cheshire countryside.
Forest Road, Tarporley, Cheshire - Cuisine: Modern British
The Pheasant InnAbsolutely magnificent panoramic views from the stone-flagged conservatory restaurant across the Cheshire plain to the Welsh hills yet only 15 minutes by car from Chester, hidden down narrow country lanes in the Peckforton Hills, that's The Pheasant Inn.
Higher Burwardsley, Tattenhall, Cheshire - Cuisine:
Gainsborough RestaurantBuilt in 1829 and set in 17 acres of formal gardens and parkland with wonderful views across the Cheshire Countryside, Willington Hall has retained its period features and is furnished with fine antiques and oil paintings.
Willington Hall Hotel, Willington, Cheshire - Cuisine: Traditional
Heddy'sHeddy Ghazizadeh's popular neighbourhood restaurant is a real Mecca for fans of East Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking without frills.
100 - 102 Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire - Cuisine: Middle Eastern