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The Oakfield, Chester, Cheshire

The Oakfield

4.4
4.4
3569 Reviews
£25 and under
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

    £18.95 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 3,569 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Cheshire

    Healthy

  • Cheshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cheshire

    Most Booked

  • Chester

    Best Ambiance

  • Chester

    Great for brunch

  • Chester

    Healthy

  • Chester

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Chester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oakfield offers a delightful dining experience amidst the beauty of Chester Zoo. Visitors rave about the "fantastic staff" and "excellent service," making it a popular choice for special occasions. The menu boasts a variety of options, though some wish for more gluten-free and vegetarian choices. Overall, "delicious food" and a "lovely atmosphere" ensure memorable meals.

3,569 Reviews

  1. Ann

    Cheshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I visited for afternoon tea. Staff were very attentive to our needs and my daughter's nut allergy. Nothing too much trouble, smiling happy staff who made the experience even better. Food was amazing, very tasty and plenty of it!. The hall was decorated beautifully for Christmas. An enjoyable visit.

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  2. Julie

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast; the staff were very helpful and courteous and the food gorgeous.

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  3. Stephen

    Cheshire

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were in the conservatory which was cold. Asked for a radiator to be turned on as my 83 year old step-dad was uncomfortable but was told it would take an hour before the radiator would heat up even if we did ask staff to radio for it to be switched on.

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  4. Carrie

    Oxford

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    After attempting to ring to book for a table of 8 on several occasions and emailing we decided to book 2 tables of 4 online and request that they were sat together. When we arrived we were rudely told that the tables were next to each other but not together as they didn’t have capacity. We informed the lady that we had tried calling several times to which she stated they are only open when the zoo is open (that is when we called)! No apology. Once sat she then proceeded to tell us that because it was 2 separate tables they couldn’t guarantee that our meals would come out at the same time (not sure why that would be so difficult). Service was then incredibly slow, which was frustrating given that the zoo was due to close at 3.30 Overall I’m disappointed with todays experience, especially as I told friends how nice of a place it was and we were there celebrating our daughter’s birthday.

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  5. Helen

    Cheshire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall was good, nice setting and good waiting staff. Problems with the menu, both our dishes weren't on the menu after we had ordered them, as this was part way through lunch service would have been expected to be told from the begining. Reordered and part of one plate had to go back as was cold on arrival, however they had no issue taking it back and quickly sorting it out and all the food tasted nice. Bill was wrong, they seemed to think that 14*2 = 29. Overall little details to improve on.

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  6. Mary

    Liverpool

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual we had a delicious meal in our favourite restaurant. Service and food were excellent.

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  7. Anna burrow

    Berkshire

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Menu was disappointing. Food nowhere near as nice as it used to be. Not value for money I’m afraid. Service was excellent though.

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  8. Chris

    Cheshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Very attentive staff giving good service. Our meals were delicious and not too expensive. Would recommend highly if you're visiting the zoo. Make sure you book early though, several people were turned away or had to book in for much later!

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  9. Joyce

    Cheshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful building in the grounds of Chester Zoo. Food was excellent, Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Only bad thing was the fact that there were very few people dining, on the other hand it felt as though it was our house with our staff! Waitress was excellent, attentive but not overly.

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  10. RuthG

    Cheshire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed Sunday roast recently - one beef, one turkey. Plenty of meat. All hot and very tasty. Thought the charge for the extra gravy was unnecessary though! Staff were courteous and friendly. Overall we enjoyed it very much.

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FAQs

The Oakfield is rated 4.4 stars by 3569 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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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