In a paragraph
Covino was a small Northgate Street wine-focused restaurant and bar with seasonal small plates, French-leaning cooking and a serious wine cellar. It is now closed.
What it's like
Covino has closed as of 8 May 2026. The useful thing now is clarity: it was a good little Northgate Street wine restaurant, but it should not be part of a live Chester plan.
Closed, but worth a clear answer
Historically, it was tiny, lively and wine-serious, with a one-chef kitchen, seasonal small plates rooted largely in French cooking, and a cellar that went much deeper than the room size suggested.
Worth knowing
Covino was one of Chester's better small-room food-and-wine places. It is also closed. Both things can be true; only one helps you book tonight.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.2 miles from The Cross.
Hours
Permanently closed. Check the venue directly before making a special trip.
Food & drink
Seasonal small plates, largely French-rooted, from a small one-chef kitchen.
Access
No current access promise. The venue is closed.
9.2 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Permanently closed. Check direct before making a special trip.
- Address
- 118 Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HT
- Booking
- No current booking. Any live booking-looking route should be treated with caution unless the venue publicly relaunches.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Dogs are not listed as welcome.
- Access
- No current access promise. The venue is closed.
- Getting there
- 0.2 miles from The Cross.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby food
Nearby attractions
FAQ
Is Covino Chester still open?
No. TTDC records Covino as closed as of 8 May 2026.
Can you book Covino?
No for a current visit. Do not rely on old booking routes unless there is a confirmed relaunch.
What was Covino?
A small Northgate Street wine-focused restaurant and bar with seasonal small plates and a serious wine list.
Why keep a page for a closed restaurant?
Because people still search for the name, and a clear closed record is more useful than silence.
Where should you go instead of Covino?
For a similar central food-and-wine mood, look at Vin Santo, Chef's Table, Twenty Eight, Porta or Chez Jules depending on the night.
