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Ribeye Steak - The Forge, Chester, Cheshire

The Forge

4.4 (460)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
The Forge, Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1QQ

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
AA 2 Rosette restaurant. The Forge Restaurant in Chester is one of Chester’s best restaurants with delicious food and unrivalled service. With a passion for wild, sustainable British ingredients, and a love of simple cooking over fire and charcoal. The Forge has its kitchen front and centre in the middle of this lovely, and elegant space. Incredible dry-aged beef and wild venison will be found in the maturation cabinets, awaiting their turn on the amazing forge grill, to be lovingly grilled and roasted over beech logs. Head chef Dan Regan, a passionate chef, heads up the young, vibrant team in the kitchen. Combining amazing, wild, sustainable ingredients from land and sea into sumptuous creations that form really memorable eating experiences. We focus on British ingredients, as local to Chester. Our venison, always a hugely popular part of our menus, is harvested from herds on estates that focus on improving biodiversity and deer health – a process we call Farming the Wild.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Northwest British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dan Regan
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room at The Forge is special. Seating up to 10 guests in sumptuous comfort, you can enjoy the fantastic feasting-style menus that our incredibly talented chefs will prepare.
  • Private party contact
    Marzia Faraci: 01244 735745
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Experiences

  • Lunch with Cocktails

    £40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Forge Chester, our lunch with cocktail experience is a way to spend with your friends or family. Choose three cocktails from a locally-sourced unique menu as well an incredible main dish or four smaller plates. Catch up with loved ones in a relaxed atmosphere and let our team take care of you.
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  • Set Lunch with complimentary glass of bubbles

    £29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Seasonal 3-course set Lunch is available Wednesday to Saturday 12 - 2.30 pm and comes with a glass of bubbles for each diner.
    Set  Lunch with complimentary glass of bubbles Photo
  • Set Dinner Menu

    £42.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at The Forge for a freshly prepared delicious candle-lit evening meal from our set dinner menu. Using the best sustainable ingredients to be delicious and make sure it's memorable. Chef Dan Regan has created this beautifully balanced menu that is hearty but seasonal.
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What 460 people are saying

The Forge 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Good for business meals

  • Cheshire

    Innovative

  • Cheshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cheshire

    Romantic

  • Cheshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Chester

    Best Ambiance

  • Chester

    Good for business meals

  • Chester

    Innovative

  • Chester

    Great for fine wines

  • Chester

    Romantic

  • Chester

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Forge offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," "fantastic service," and a "beautiful environment." Highlights include their "blind tasting menu" and "the best fillet" many have tasted. Attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere, making it ideal for special occasions. Diners appreciate the "friendly" staff and "great selection of steaks."
460 Reviews
  1. Kirsty

    Hampshire3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We arrived to see lots of staff (5/6 waiting, including what I assume are “team leaders of various things…?and 3/4 kitchen staff) with half the covers with tables eating. Bubbly atmosphere, lighting good - no real atmosphere. You could tell it’s a hotel restaurant, which I don’t think is clear on their website… we entered in, no one acknowledged us initially so we walked closer towards a kind of reception/menu table where a young lady found our booking and seated us along with giving us menus. Fairly good selection, however I felt dubious about the kitchen staffs ability to cook well… It took a while for the waiting staff to come to see us, I had to look at them to make it obvious I wanted them to come over. A slightly frosty lady asked if we’re ready and promptly took our order. I had steak, chips and my partner had venison and we shared to veggie dishes. We were given our drinks and some 2 thinly sliced focaccia with a drizzle of olive oil and some “creamed butter” which I’m fairly sure was spreadable butter. Mains arrived, no need to have worried - not the best steak ever but good enough. Not sure what all the staff are for - id hate to go when it’s busy as there’s no way they’d cope… All in all I wouldn’t go again, for the price i would except a bigger portions and more ambiance. I am a tough customer as I work in the industry… so for many I’m sure it The Forge would be a fine option…
    The ForgeResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Kirsty, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. Your comments on service, ambiance, and portion size have been shared with our team for review and improvement. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the food overall, and we appreciate your honest perspective, especially as someone in the industry. While The Forge is located within a hotel, we aim to offer a unique dining experience, and your insights will help us better communicate that. We hope you’ll consider visiting us again in the future. The Forge Team

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  2. Ian

    Manchester/Greater Manchester7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great and friendly service. Delicious food, great selection of steaks.
    The ForgeResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food—especially our steak selection—and that the service made your visit even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon. The Forge Team

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  3. Andrew

    Cheshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Having entertained clients here previously and found the food and service to be very good I thought it would be a great venue for my daughters 21st birthday celebration. We were seated on a table two feet away from the service /till point. I asked to move to one of two vacant tables of 5 but was told they were reserved. When I booked there was no way of reserving a specific table! The meal was restless and chaotic with staff nudging passed every few minutes. At one point there were four staff surrounding the service point and trying to access a cupboard that they were struggling to do due to the close proximity of our table. The service was poor and they couldn’t get my drinks order right giving me a completely different wine the second time I ordered. When the bill arrived I had been charged for items I hadn’t had. The chefs did a great job and the food was consistently good. Very disappointing dining experience from previous occasions. No incentive to rush back for repeat business and I’ll certainly think twice about taking clients there again.
    The ForgeResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and for returning to dine with us for such a special occasion. While we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food, we’re very sorry that the seating arrangement and service fell short of your expectations. We understand how disruptive this must have been and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Your comments have been shared with our team so we can address these issues internally. We truly value your past support and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a much-improved experience. Many thanks Camie

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  4. Gary

    Liverpool3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, food and service were top drawer, probably the best fillet I’ve ever eaten and the pork belly was on another level. Our server Gino was a great guy, friendly and couldn’t help enough. Cool to watch the chefs prepare the food too. Will definitely be going back
    The ForgeResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and that the fillet and pork belly stood out—we’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the kitchen team. Gino will be especially pleased to know he made a positive impression. We’re so glad you enjoyed watching the chefs in action, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! — The Forge Team

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  5. magda

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience of Blind Menu-you don't pick off the menu, just eat what served and guess the ingredients. Everything was perfectly cooked and visually presented. Also, we weren't rushed which meant we could take time to try really taste the food. One item was a bit chewy and they immediately replaced the dish with a better cur. Highly attentive waiter too, didn't have to ask for water top ups, it's like they see everything! Well done Josh and rest of the team. You made birthday celebrations special. They truly put customer experience first Thank you!
    The ForgeResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the Blind Menu experience—it’s always a joy to surprise and delight our guests with unexpected flavours and beautifully presented dishes. We're especially glad to hear you felt unhurried and well looked after throughout your visit. Josh and the team will be so pleased to know they helped make your birthday celebration special. Your kind words about the attentive service and quick response to the chewy dish mean a lot. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon! The Forge Team

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  6. Victoria

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thom and the whole team made us feel very welcome and special as we were celebrating our second wedding anniversary. He took time explaining how to menu was curated and the kitchen team that was part of it. We had the wine flight alongside the blind tasting menu and had a lot of fun guessing the core ingredients. The food was amazing, with bread to start followed by 5 courses and generous wine pairings. We would absolutely recommend and can't wait for another excuse to head to a Friday night of the blind tasting menu.
    The ForgeResponded on April 30, 2025
    Hi Victoria, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to celebrate your second wedding anniversary with us! We're thrilled to hear that Thom and the team made your evening feel special and that you enjoyed the blind tasting menu and wine flight experience. It’s always a joy to see guests engage with the menu and have fun guessing the ingredients—our kitchen team will be delighted to hear your feedback. We truly appreciate the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable Friday night soon! Many thanks Camie

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  7. Darren

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, excellent service, beautiful environment. 10/10!
    The ForgeResponded on April 18, 2025
    Hi Darren, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you had such a wonderful experience dining with us and hope we welcome you back in the near future. Kind Regards, The Forge Team

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  8. Ros VIP

    Northern Ireland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful meal to celebrate our son’s birthday.
    The ForgeResponded on April 16, 2025
    Hi Ros, Thank you so much for the 5* review, we are so glad you enjoyed your time with us here at The Forge. We look forward to you visiting again. Many thanks Camie

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  9. Tracey

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday treat for my partner and what a treat - we decided on the sharing Fillet - just wow cooked to perfection by a 19 year old chef who you could tell really enjoyed cooking it - An experience we will return to
    The ForgeResponded on April 7, 2025
    Dear Tracy, Thank you so much for sharing your special birthday experience with us! We’re so happy to hear that the sharing fillet was a hit and cooked to perfection. It’s wonderful to know that our young chef was able to create such a memorable dish for you both! We’re thrilled you had such a great time and can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience. Wishing your partner a belated happy birthday! Kind Regards, The Forge Team

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  10. Gareth

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal at The Forge, great selection and good value for money. Service was quick and efficient
    The ForgeResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hi Gareth, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the meal, the selection, and the value for money. It’s also great to know that our service met your expectations. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent experience soon! Kind Regards The Forge Team

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FAQs

The Forge is rated 4.4 stars by 460 OpenTable diners.

The Forge 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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Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Forge

The Forge, Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1QQ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Chester
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Northwest British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dan Regan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room at The Forge is special. Seating up to 10 guests in sumptuous comfort, you can enjoy the fantastic feasting-style menus that our incredibly talented chefs will prepare.
  • Private party contact
    Marzia Faraci: 01244 735745
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