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Closed · opens today at 11am
Blue Smoke in Chester
TTDC verdictTTDC score
8.3/10
Casual Bridge Street BBQ
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Public ratings
4.4 Google 55
Closed · opens today at 11am Check booking Check dogs Kids welcome Check access

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TTDC verdictTTDC score
8.3/10
Casual Bridge Street BBQ
Public-rating blend
Public ratings
4.4 Google 55

Restaurant · Bridge Street BBQ smokehouse

Blue Smoke

Bridge Street ·CH1 1NX ·under 0.1 miles from The Cross
Closed · opens today at 11am Bridge Street under 0.1 miles from The Cross
Best for you need brisket and You are on Bridge Street and need to feed people quickly and centrally
Good to know American Restaurant on Bridge Street and family-friendly
Avoid if you need a quiet, long dinner booking.
  • Bridge Street
  • BBQ
  • Smokehouse
  • American
  • Brisket

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, chicken tenders and loaded sides without fuss.
  • You are on Bridge Street and need to feed people quickly and centrally.
  • Children are part of the plan and a kids menu matters.

Avoid if

  • You want a quiet, long dinner booking.
  • Vegetarian food needs to be more than sides and light options.
  • You need a formal or special-occasion room.

Open seven days: Monday-Thursday from 12:00 and Friday-Sunday from 11:00, closing at 21:00 daily. The official menu lists takeaway; check direct for current ordering options.

In a paragraph

Blue Smoke Chester is a casual Bridge Street BBQ spot for slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, pork ribs, chicken tenders and loaded sides. Quick, central, relatively good value, and open seven days a week.

What it's like

Blue Smoke is straightforward about the job: BBQ mains, loaded sides, Bridge Street location, no ceremony. The format is quick and casual: grab a table, note your table number, order at the counter, then sit in or take away.

Casual Bridge Street BBQ

It sits at 34 Bridge Street, open Monday to Thursday from noon and Friday to Sunday from 11am, closing at 9pm daily. For a central food stop around the Rows, Roman Gardens or a Bridge Street drink, the hours cover most normal city-centre scenarios.

Worth knowing

Blue Smoke works best when you treat it as what it says it is: quick, casual BBQ. It is not the place for a long dinner or a group with significant vegetarian requirements. Early online feedback is still settling, so read any criticism around consistency as part of the early-opening picture rather than a final judgement.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

under 0.1 miles from The Cross.

Hours

Monday-Thursday 12:00-21:00 and Friday-Sunday 11:00-21:00. Check direct before a late or bank-holiday visit.

Food & drink

BBQ and smokehouse food: brisket, pulled pork, pork ribs, chicken tenders, sandwiches, sides, loaded sides and a meat platter. Start with brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork or chicken tenders, then add loaded sides if the table is properly hungry.

Access

Access detail is not clear enough to promise step-free use or accessible toilets. Check direct if access matters.

8.3 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Monday-Thursday 12:00-21:00 and Friday-Sunday 11:00-21:00. Check direct before a late or bank-holiday visit.
Address
34 Bridge St, Chester CH1 1NX, UK
Booking
No confirmed booking route held here. Grab a table, note your table number and order at the counter.
Pay
cards, contactless
Dogs
No reliable dog-friendly signal held here. Check direct before turning up with one.
Access
Access detail is not clear enough to promise step-free use or accessible toilets. Check direct if access matters.
Getting there
under 0.1 miles from The Cross.

Nearby plan

FAQ

Where is Blue Smoke Chester?

On Bridge Street in the centre of Chester.

What food does Blue Smoke Chester serve?

BBQ and smokehouse food, including slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, pork ribs, chicken tenders, sandwiches, loaded sides and children's menu options.

Does Blue Smoke Chester do takeaway?

The current official menu clearly lists takeaway. Check direct for current ordering or delivery-platform options.

Is Blue Smoke Chester good for children?

Yes, it is a casual setup with a children's menu.

What are Blue Smoke Chester opening hours?

Current hours are midday to 21:00 Monday-Thursday and 11:00 to 21:00 Friday-Sunday. Check direct before relying on it.

Updated 8 July 2026. Menus, tickets, events, access and opening times can move around. Check direct before making a special trip. Spotted something wrong?