Having just opened its doors in March 2026, Chapters is much more than a standard book store—it is a beautifully designed independent bookshop and wine bar. Founded by two childhood best friends, the space is specifically created as a "home-from-home" where you can browse curated fiction (including a lot of romantasy), sip a glass of wine or coffee, and linger for hours in a cozy corner.
“Really applaud the enterprise but a tad disappointing in reality, mainly because the actual book section is so dimly lit and the choice of books, especially non-fiction, is rather limited. I am comparing with the sensational West Kirby bookshop though, which is an extremely hard…”
“Great place to visit. Great books, great coffee, great cakes, great wine and great staff. Highly recommended.”
“Chapters is a really lovely addition to Chester, a great range of books and drinks including non alcoholic drinks. They have lots of cosy seating and gift items on sale. I've seen some vegan cake options on sale and they confirmed that their hot chocolates can be made vegan and t…”
“Great coffee, wine & books, what more do you want?! ☕️ 📖 🍷 😍 What a gorgeous shop, filled with a good amount of books, all had picked by the owners, mainly (from what I could see) in the fantasy, romance, thriller genres, with some non-fiction and really nice food and drink s…”
“Gaby was so lovely and helpful! Her wine recommendations were top notch, and the whole shop was cosy and inviting. Cannot wait to return!”