The Details: 1539 is the restaurant and bar sitting right on Chester Racecourse, named after the year the course first held races. It is a smart, modern space that works equally well on a race day and on a quiet evening when the track is empty and the views across the course are unusually peaceful. A good choice if you want something a little more polished than the average city-centre dining room.
“Excellent valentines night x food lovely x music great but the service was A1 loui was the best x and we will be booking again just to get him ! 6th May here we come !!”
“Lovely place with great view of the race course. Really good red wine selection - the pinotage from South Africa brilliant! As it is northern custom, the portions very generous. One of the steak portions was very chewy, case of a bad cut nonetheless staff handled well, offered a…”
“Photos do not do the food, cocktails and view justice. Amazing food and cocktails. First time in a restaurant since lockdown and it was perfect. I would highly recommend. Staff are a credit to the organisation. Also if you have any allergies, they are amazing with you. I am anaph…”
“Very friendly and professional staff, temperature checked upon arrival and lead to our table. The menu was slightly limited but food was amazing. After the meal we retired to the roof terrace for cocktails, it was a very comfortable setting with outside heaters, a fire pit and bl…”
“My mum and I have just enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea which was amazing. The staff were absolutely lovely and could not do more for you and the manager took the time to go round and chat to each table fantastic service. The venue is stunning overlooking the iconic Chester race…”