Artichoke

Called in for lunch - fast, efficient, friendly and knowledgable staff. Great selection of wines and beers, even able to buy what you try from their onsite bottle shop. It was also a real treat to be able to choose from a selection of vegan dishes. Loved our experience of artichoke and keen to visit this stunning place on the canal again soon.

Stopped here for lunch on a whim whilst exploring Chester on a Sunday afternoon. We sat outside on the canal as the weather was decent. Staff were absolutely excellent - polite, chatty, they provided quick and accurate service. They were knowledgeable about the entire menu. I had the 3 course Sunday lunch for £20 - what a bargain. It was almost faultless. The pork was tender, moist and flavourful. All the sides were perfect, except the Yorkshire pudding which was slightly undercooked but still enjoyable. My Mum had pizza, the toppings were good (chorizo, goats and artichoke), but the base was really strange; incredibly dry and tough. I’m not sure what had gone wrong with the base, perhaps bad luck with that batch of dough? Overall, we had an enjoyable time and I will definitely come back again - however, I would avoid the pizzas.

Great find off the beaten track alongside a canal. This spot offers a great relaxing atmosphere with comfortable indoor or outdoor seating and friendly staff. Great selection of Gin's and beers on offer, we didnt have food here so cant comment there. Well worth the visit. While in Chester, this a must visit.