4 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Get a taste of Chester’s food scene with this small-group walking tour of the town. Involving up to nine different food and drink stops, the 3-mile (5-km) route puts the spotlight on the city’s independent restaurants, pubs, and food stalls where tasty bites are guaranteed. You’ll also discover points of interest such as the Chester Roman Gardens and hear stories about the city as you go.
Operated by
Chester On A Plate Tours
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A great way to explore the city
H1359TAlaurap, Jan 2026
My husband and I had a great time on this tour. It ended up being just the two of us as others had cancelled due to the weather forecast but this did not take away from the experience. Steph is a lovely guide with plenty of interesting knowledge about the history of the local area. It was our first visit to Chester and we were not there very long so it was a great way to see the sights as well as experience some fabulous food and drink venues. We tasted some delicious food and loved the fact that each venue was so different. We also enjoyed hearing about how each venue was established and the back story of the owners. In each place we visited the staff were very friendly and welcoming and it felt like we were just out with friends rather than on a tour which was lovely. My husband particularly liked Brewery Tap, set in a medieval banquet hall, such an interesting history and you could tell that there was a lot of passion that went into producing the amazing food at Greenhouse served with an excellent wine pairing. The cheesecake at Pastry Pédaleur was truly unique and big thank you for the special surprise macaron made for my husband's 40th birthday! Our tour ended with a drink in Providence Gin with some cheese tasting, set in a very special building full of history with a lovely cosy environment, perfect for a very cold day! Between each stop it was nice to have a little stroll and learn about some of the history of the city and some of the special places of interest. It was pitched at just the right level, enough to be interesting but not too much to be information overload! We would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anybody. It was relaxed, fun and informative, a great way to explore a new city! Steph is a wonderful host, very easy to chat to and also pointed out lots of other places to eat and drink while in Chester so we will definitely be back some day to try those out too.
Chester On Plate Food Tour
Clare O, Dec 2025
Great tour of Chester with Steph exploring places that we’d not visited before. We did this as our Christmas party with a group of friends and Steph led the group to the best places to eat, as well as sharing her knowledge of the history of Chester. Living fairly local we came across lots of new places and we are definitely looking forward to going back and sampling more. I would thoroughly recommend taking the Chester tour with Steph, she is a wonderful guide and host.
Best food tours in Chester (tasty & interesting)
gyadalylan, Dec 2025
Steph runs the BEST food tours in Chester! Also, I'm vegetarian and was really pleased with the options offered by all the venues we stopped at. And even though I've been living here for 7 years, I discovered so many interesting facts about Chester, as we walked from one to the next
Tour of hidden gems around Chester with the lovely Steph
K3775IOkerryh, Dec 2025
Delicious food and drink mixed with a tour of Chester City Centre by the knowledgeable and engaging Steph. We all met at Chester information centre, then headed off to Greenhouse, in Rufus court, off Northgate Street. The food was amazing, especially the 5 hour cooked patatas bravas. Served with a crisp refreshing white wine, think it was called tribbiani, delicious anyway. Then had a short tour of Chester, walks and cathedral before we headed to Russell's Thai, Foregate St. Some of us tried the Thai white wine, which was surprisingly good. Served with duck bao buns, the buns were light, fluffy and fresh...delish! We then walked over to lower bridge st, and Brewery Tap...never been there before and lived and worked in Chester for 20years! Great atmosphere in here, such an important and historical building, real treat to go in here. The pie was fab, perfect with the rioja I chose. Then, a bit of history about some of the more haunted places around the area. We then tootled up to Chester Market for the non-sweet toothed persons cheesecake....the cheshire cheese cheesecake....oh my that was good! A little coffee or espresso would've been good, but we were whisked off for a chocolate treat at Sam Joseph's...this really is a special little place, they were that good i treated myself to a box of six chocolates. Tour was finished off with a cocktail at Shrub, I chose an italicus, refreshing citrus flavoured cocktail to wash it all down with. Fab tour, something a little different, where you get to try food in places you had no idea existed, so many hidden gems in Chester. All seamlessly coordinated and hosted by Steph, thanks again ????
Itinerary
Chester Visitor Information Centre
The tour meets here for introductions. Your friendly guide lets everyone know what to expect from your food tour in Chetser. You will have a short history of Chester and hear a few of Chester's stories on the way to your first food stop. This is a unique experience with the dish designed for the Chester Food Tour. A taste of Cheshire but and also a taste of global food
10 minutesAdmission IncludedEastgate & Eastgate Clock
Hear about the history of the UK's most photographed clock. There are photo opportunities, followed by a talk from a local producer at a beautiful cafe on the Chester Walls and local produce tastings
15 minutesAdmission IncludedChester Roman Amphitheatre
Stroll along the walls to Chester's maginifcent amphitheatre from and take in the culturally rich Roman gardens, an open air museum, where there will be photo opportunities.
Your tour guide will tell you some fascinating information during this part of your walking tour in Chester. You will learn about the Roman occupation of Chester and the surrounding area. See the stunning River Dee, there are so many things to do in Chester and a Riverside stroll is a highlight. Your next food experience is close, get ready to be enchanted by one of the most important buildings in Chester housing one of Chester's best chefs.
15 minutesAdmission IncludedThe Bear And Billet Pub Blue Plaque
Admire a 16th century building with some fascinating Chester history and the odd ghost story thrown in! Now for some excellent British food
15 minutesAdmission IncludedThe Chester Cross
Your Chester walking tour pauses at the Chester Cross to hear about another of Chester's fabulous foodie treats from the owner. You will see how Chester's arcitecture has altered over the years and look at photos of old Chester and how it was transformed.
10 minutesAdmission IncludedChester Cathedral
After learning the history of Chester's unique rows, the tour will be admitted into Chester Cathedral gardens to discover some of it's strangest secrets. This is a stunning, 10th century Cathedral well worth a visit! You will now experience food in a secret courtyard and sample fine wine only available at the next walking food tour destination!
10 minutesAdmission IncludedChester City Walls
The best preserved Roman walls in the world, your Chester Food Tour will walk around the walls and hear stories of the civil war and Chester under seige before you are led off the walls to a genuine hidden gem of food delights! Only on our guided food tour of Chester. Visit Chester's Food Market and hear from an incredible artisan producer. She will tell you about her business and how she created a dessert for the Chester Food Tour using Cheshire produce and celebrating the bounty of the county!
40 minutesAdmission IncludedChester
In between the sightseeing there will be a number of fabulous independent food stops to eat and drink a variety of local and global food at SECRET INDEPENDENT VENUES around the city of Chester. The best restaurants and bars in Chester will be visited on this food tour, and you will taste the wonderful creations our venues have craeted for you, including locally made drinks from microbreweries and distillers. Non-alcoholic drinks are provided for those who don't wish to drink alcohol and are interesting and varied
-The walking never lasts more than 20-25 minutes without a rest for food or drink.
- We have up to 9 food/drink experiences.
The duration of time spent in venues is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
2 hours
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Snacks
- Free entrance to the Roman gardens and world famous Rows and Walls
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Brunch
- Private Guide
- Sightseeing
Exclusions
- Private transportation
- gratuities
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We require dietary requirements and allergies from travellers and try to accomodate vegetarian, vegan and gluten free
- Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks, of which we offer a wide range
- The website with email contact is Stephanie Bath. Contact her on steph@chesteronaplatetours.co.uk or the phone number provided
- Infants, children and youths are welcome on the tour but be aware that it is designed with adults in mind, and they might get a little bored or find the walk tiring if they are very young!
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- Important to note - The tour involves around a 5k walk. It is at a relaxed pace, and there are numerous rests and places to sit down along the way. We go up and down some stairs and very slight inclines to reach our foodie destinations.
- If you are in a wheelchair or have mobility issues please contact us prior to booking a tour so that we can go through any accessibility issues. We will accommodate all of these and answer all queries
- Could you please include your email when you book to make it easier to communicate
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.