Shrub

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4.9

1290 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

1-3 Upper Eastgate Row, Eastgate Row North, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1LQ

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2 people

Apr 8, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Vegan-friendly
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Welcome to Shrub.
Modern Cafe Culture in the heart of Chester.
Whether it's a coffee in the morning, a light lunch on the terrace with a glass of wine from our eclectic selection, to an intimate dinner for two in the restaurant, we aim to offer something for everyone at every time of the day.
If you're not hungry join us for drinks in our bar area where you can sample some of our delicious in house cocktails.
Whatever the time, whatever the occasion we look forward to seeing you.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, International
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
01244 340919
Website
https://shrubchester.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Various choices and bespoke menus available on request for exclusive hire.<br />External catering available for private parties of 20 or more or weddings and parties of up to 150. Covering across the UK.
Private party facilities
We have an upstairs private hire room for up to 45 people, please email inquire. We also have exclusive hire options for the whole venue, including our terrace, bar & dining room for up to 150 people.

Location
1-3 Upper Eastgate Row, Eastgate Row North, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1LQ
Neighborhood
Chester
Cross street
Chester City Centre Cross
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

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gordal olives£3.75
chilli mix£2.50
crackers | wasabi peas
house pickles£4.00
gherkins | carrots | onions | chillies
focaccia£4.50
extra virgin olive oil | balsamic
hummus£6.25
zhoug | sumac | flatbread
muhammara£6.75
red pepper | walnut | pomegranate | flatbread
beetroot borani£6.25
yoghurt | dukka | dill | flatbread

small plates

padron peppers£5.50
chilli | lime
chermoula couscous£5.50
pomegranate | sesame
tenderstem broccoli£7.50
over coals | tahini sauce | chilli crisp
panzanella£7.50
heritage tomatoes | peppers | crispy capers | crouton
teriyaki tofu£5.50
spring onion | sesame
frickles£6.00
beer batter | curry mayo
onion bhaji£7.75
tamarind | green chutney
bbq courgettes£7.75
tomato sambal | toasted coconut | whipped ginger
artichoke wings£7.75
aleppo sauce | garlic mayo
grilled asparagus£8.50
basil pistou | house ricotta | pangattato
savoy cabbage£7.50
gochujang vinaigrette | whipped tahini | black lime
potato terrine£8.50
salsa verde | shallot cream

pasta + burgers

'lamb' ragu£9.95
rigatoni | spiced tomato sauce | house 'ricotta'
pumpkin tortellini£9.95
creamy wine + miso sauce | paprika oil | sage
gnocchi£9.95
sorrel pesto | sugar snaps | rocket
house burger£9.95
patty | 'cheese' | beef tomato | pickles | baby gem | burger sauce

on the side

fries£4.00
szechuan fries£5.00
spring onion | chilli
cumin 'lamb' fries£6.00
green chutney | chives

sunday roast

only on sunday...obvs

oyster mushroom wellington£16.50
roasties | broccoli | carrots | charred cabbage | seasonal puree | vegan yorkie | gravy

dessert

apple dumplings£7.00
biscoff crumb | ice cream | toffee
chocolate & mint cheesecake£7.50
biscuit base
cookie dough blondie£7.00
vanilla ice cream | chocolate sauce
strawberries & cream£7.00
elderflower | shortbread

What 1,290 people are saying

Shrub reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Cheshire
Best Overall
Cheshire
Best Food
Cheshire
Best Service
Cheshire
Best Ambiance
Cheshire
Best Value
Cheshire
Innovative
Cheshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Cheshire
Good for groups
Cheshire
Great for creative cocktails
Cheshire
Healthy
Cheshire
Hot spot
Cheshire
Great for outdoor dining
Cheshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Cheshire
Lively
Chester
Best Overall
Chester
Best Food
Chester
Best Service
Chester
Best Ambiance
Chester
Best Value
Chester
Great for brunch
Chester
Good for business meals
Chester
Innovative
Chester
Good for groups
Chester
Great for creative cocktails
Chester
Healthy
Chester
Neighborhood gem
Chester
Good for special occasions
Chester
Vegetarian-friendly
Chester
Lively
Chester
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shrub in Chester offers a delightful vegan dining experience with "amazing food, brilliant service." Guests rave about the "scrumptious roast dinner," "innovative menu," and "friendly staff." The small plates, including "artichoke wings," are a hit. The "lovely atmosphere" and "beautifully presented" dishes ensure a "wonderful experience" for all diners.

1,290 Reviews

C
Claire
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff very welcoming, excellent food, pleasant surroundings
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Scott
Edinburgh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always. That's the second time that we've ben this month and I had to roll myself down the steps from the rows when I left.
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liz
Cheshire1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for mothers day for Shrubs wonderful roast dinner. It was as scrumptious as I remembered. The staff are friendly and very happy to help. I love the food at Shrub. The food is so tasty and the menu is innovative.
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Sian
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, brilliant service, such a lovely place! Highly recommend
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Mark
Cheshire1 review
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience all round celebrating my half-sister’s birthday. Attentive and friendly service without being intrusive, lovely food, chilled music at the right volume. Just a boss experience. Surprise birthday card from the staff at the end. Love the place.
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Peter
North Wales2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went with the recommendation from good food guide, and the Sunday roast did not disappoint. Service was excellent, nice relaxed atmosphere and the food was superb. To finish off we also had the lemon posset, excellent. Will definitely call again. Thank you
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Peter
Warwickshire1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food. One of the best meals we've had for a very long time. The potato terrine was unreal
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Molly
Cheshire1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came for my birthday dinner, as always incredible food & service, the burger & Szechuan fries are a must try!
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Harriet
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish we ordered was delicious, best food we have eaten out in years. The service perfectly attentive and the drink selection was amazing. We can't wait to treat ourselves again in the future.
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Anthony
Norfolk/Suffolk4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first time in Shrub and we would certainly want to return. This was high quality vegan food with lots of choices and plates we have not eaten elsewhere
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FAQs

Shrub is rated 4.9 stars by 1290 OpenTable diners.

Shrub does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Apr 8, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

1-3 Upper Eastgate Row, Eastgate Row North, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1LQ

Additional information

Cross street
Chester City Centre Cross
Neighborhood
Chester
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
https://shrubchester.co.uk/
Phone number
01244 340919
Catering
Various choices and bespoke menus available on request for exclusive hire.<br />External catering available for private parties of 20 or more or weddings and parties of up to 150. Covering across the UK.
Private party facilities
We have an upstairs private hire room for up to 45 people, please email inquire. We also have exclusive hire options for the whole venue, including our terrace, bar & dining room for up to 150 people.

Gift card

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Shrub

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

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mezze

gordal olives£3.75

chilli mix£2.50

house pickles£4.00

focaccia£4.50

hummus£6.25

muhammara£6.75

beetroot borani£6.25

small plates

padron peppers£5.50

chermoula couscous£5.50

tenderstem broccoli£7.50

panzanella£7.50

teriyaki tofu£5.50

frickles£6.00

onion bhaji£7.75

bbq courgettes£7.75

artichoke wings£7.75

grilled asparagus£8.50

savoy cabbage£7.50

potato terrine£8.50

pasta + burgers

'lamb' ragu£9.95

pumpkin tortellini£9.95

gnocchi£9.95

house burger£9.95

on the side

fries£4.00

szechuan fries£5.00

cumin 'lamb' fries£6.00

sunday roast

oyster mushroom wellington£16.50

dessert

apple dumplings£7.00

chocolate & mint cheesecake£7.50

cookie dough blondie£7.00

strawberries & cream£7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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