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Opening Hours

monday - sunday
10am-11pm

Food Service Times

monday - saturday
12pm-9pm
sunday
12pm-8pm
Breakfast
monday - friday
7am-10.30am
saturday - sunday
8am-10.30am
01244 328 709
The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom, CH1 1SD

New Spring Menu in Chester

TUCK IN BESIDE THE FIRE

Our spring menu includes seasonal salads, new signature dishes, succulent grills and more. If you’re looking for your new favourite pudding, try our Glazed rhubarb crème brûlée, Manchester tart or Lotus Biscoff cheesecake. It’s all bloomin’ fresh for spring.

We’re still serving our pub favourites, including our legendary cheese pie, Brewery Tower Burger and MPA battered cod fillet. Not forgetting our fantastic Sunday roast with all the trimmings, bottomless gravy and Yorkshire puddings. We also have our great value Prix Fixe menu, served all day from 12 noon Monday to Friday, with two courses for only 17.45 or three for 19.95.

Don't just take our word for it...

Julie Sherratt

Fantastic service from start to finish from all the staff, but notably Craig and Laura. The food was delicious, good sized portions and service was prompt. Also no problems with swapping out some items on the breakfast menu to meet dietary requirements. Our room was lovely, and with being upstairs we could see a little of the river. Although we looked over the car park it was very quiet with no disturbance. We would definitely recommend and will certainly stay here again in the future.

02/01/2026
Mike Price

We celebrated our daughters birthday this evening at the Boathouse and from the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome, nothing was too much trouble.
Very attentive staff, the food was very tasty and cooked to perfection.
We had a wonderful evening and we would Highly recommend!

29/06/2025
Jordan

Got to be some of the best food in Chester at what is surely the best location. My family came over from Bolton at my recommendation and went away incredibly satisfied.
Really kind and accommodating staff who were brilliant and helpful in making sure we had room for my grandmother who due to a last minute change of plans arrived in a wheelchair.
Always going to be our go-to place for a good meal and a view.

07/06/2025
David Swift

We are glad that we stopped here for wonderful lunch. The atmosphere, service and food were the best. Don’t miss this terrific restaurant.

02/06/2025

Allergen information

(V) – suitable for vegetarians, (VG) – suitable for vegans, (VGA) – vegan option available, (NGCI) – No Gluten Containing Ingredients, * Can be cooked without gluten. POA = Price On Application. Please ask your server for the price. lf you suffer from a food related allergy please inform a team member for advice before you order. Not all ingredients are listed on the menu & our kitchen uses nuts, gluten and other allergens. Although every care is taken to prevent cross contamination of allergens we cannot guarantee it. Should the listed product be unavailable due to circumstances affecting the supply chain it may be replaced by a similar alternative product. Fish may contain bones. Cooking oil may contain genetically modified ingredients. The calories listed are per serving, additional items to a dish (eg: sauces) are listed separately. Adults require around 2000kcal per day. Weights stated are uncooked and approximate. Prices are GBP. *MPA is our JW Lees Manchester Pale Ale; a golden ale brewed in Manchester entirely from all British malt.