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The Oakfield, Chester, Cheshire

The Oakfield

4.4 (3730)
£25 and under
International
Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1LH

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-friendly
The Oakfield is set in a stunning property at the heart of Chester Zoo, making this a truly unique contemporary British pub.

With pride and passion we’ll be serving freshly prepared locally sourced food and hand-picked beers, wines and spirits. The Oakfield has been lovingly restored and our new garden room offers incredible views of our award winning gardens.

So, whether you are enjoying a day at the zoo or want to pop in for lunch you’ll get a warm welcome from our team.*

*Usual zoo admission fees apply but our members can visit as often as they wish.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01244 389710
  • Website
    http://www.theoakfield.org/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ben Finchett

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea - MUST be booked 48 hours in advance

    £25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    ***Please note: Bookings must be made 48 hours in advance and full prepayment is required at the time of booking. This is non refundable, non transferable.*** In the comfortable surroundings of The Oakfield, you shall be welcomed with freshly prepared sandwiches, freshly baked plain and currant scones, a selection of classic cakes, pastries and macaroons. This sumptuous selection shall be accompanied by the finest of teas, coffees or herbal infusions.

Menu

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What 3,730 people are saying

The Oakfield 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Cheshire

    Most Booked

  • Chester

    Great for brunch

  • Chester

    Good for groups

  • Chester

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Chester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oakfield offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "brilliant service." Set in a "beautiful old house," guests enjoy a "relaxed atmosphere" and "friendly, attentive staff." The menu caters to diverse dietary needs, including gluten-free options. Ideal for family meals, it's a "highly recommended" stop during a zoo visit.
3,730 Reviews

  1. Laura

    North Wales1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    There were no members of staff anywhere on arrival. Waited for 15 minutes for someone to appear. Food was cold and atrocious. We weren’t asked how the meal was at any point. We weren’t asked if we wanted to tip as I’m assuming they knew how bad it was. Sort of ruined the birthday!

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  2. Peter

    Yorkshire5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty, well cooked food as always. Enjoyed the whole experience.

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  3. John

    Liverpool/Merseyside1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked afternoon tea for two. Very warm welcome by Paul and excellent service throughout. Lovely surroundings in the old House. Only issue was that the scones were dark and heavy. Asked for replacements but they were no better so we left them.

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  4. Ian

    Cheshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First Class and Top Drawer even though it was a busy Saturday. I had a lovely table by thr fire place in the panelled room which I had requested.Only had I light lunch but The Oakfield is special to me as a regular Chester Zoo Member and always brings back lovely memories.

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  5. Julie

    Liverpool/Merseyside4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely service from start to finish. Food was of a high standard and suited the gluten allergy of one of the guest

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  6. Barry

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent greeting from lady on Reception which was continued in the dining room. Thank you both

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  7. Simon

    Cheshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the oakfield. The food is always fantastic and the service is brilliant .

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  8. Andrea

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food at a really good price with friendly and efficient service

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  9. Paul

    South Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were very welcoming, helpful and polite we have eaten here a few times and we would definitely eat at the Oakfield again

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  10. Tina

    Cheshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a nice pub and the staff are great but the food wasn't and didn't taste freshly cooked. I had a roast beef and Yorkshire pudding dinner, the meat was tough and the Yorkshire pudding was tasteless, it all felt like it had been re warmed or maybe microwaved and it wasn't very hot. It was edible at best but would not recommend.

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FAQs

The Oakfield is rated 4.4 stars by 3730 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Cheshire
  4. Chester
  5. Chester

Make a reservation

Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Oakfield

Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1LH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Chester
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ben Finchett
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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