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Duttons in Chester
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8.3/10
Godstall Lane food and drinks stop
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Closed · opens today at 11am ££ Book ahead Dogs welcome Kids welcome Step-free
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TTDC verdictTTDC score
8.3/10
Godstall Lane food and drinks stop
Public-rating blend
Public ratings
4.3 Google 1,265 4.0 Tripadvisor Tripadvisor rating 4.0 out of 5 1,399

Restaurant · Godstall Lane cafe

Duttons

Godstall Lane ·CH1 1LN ·under 0.1 miles from The Cross
Closed · opens today at 11am Godstall Lane under 0.1 miles from The Cross
Best for you need a central cafe-bar by the Cathedral and Rows without dropping into the main... and You need brunch and lunch
Good to know Restaurant on Godstall Lane and dog-friendly
Avoid if You are on a tight clock and cannot absorb service wobbles.
  • Godstall Lane
  • Near Cathedral
  • Brunch
  • Cocktails
  • Outdoor seating
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Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want a central cafe-bar by the Cathedral and Rows without dropping into the main shopping flow.
  • You need brunch, lunch, cocktails, pub-brasserie food or a group table that does not feel too formal.
  • You are pairing food with Chester Cathedral, Storyhouse, Chester Market or a Rows wander.

Avoid if

  • You are on a tight clock and cannot absorb service wobbles.
  • You want a tiny independent restaurant with a short, sharp menu.
  • You need absolute quiet, especially around live music or busy brunch periods.

Book for brunch, weekends, groups, bottomless brunch, race days and anything around Cathedral / Storyhouse timings.

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What's on at Duttons

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In a paragraph

Duttons is the Godstall Lane cafe-bar near Chester Cathedral for brunch, lunch, cocktails, pub-brasserie food, outdoor tables, groups and central fallback meals.

What it's like

Duttons sits on Godstall Lane between the Cathedral and the Rows. Outdoor tables make the most of the lane, while the main room and separate Garden Room give it more group capacity than the frontage suggests.

Godstall Lane food and drinks stop

It is a restaurant-bar rather than a beer-led pub: brunch runs into a broad main menu, Sunday food, cocktails and bottomless brunch. Live music on Friday and Saturday shifts the later sessions towards drinks.

Worth knowing

The lane and outdoor tables are more distinctive than the broad menu. Duttons works for an easy central meal or group booking; choose a specialist pub if the beer itself is meant to be the point.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

under 0.1 miles from The Cross.

Hours

Current listings show 11:00 opening daily, early finishes on Monday and Tuesday, later evenings Wednesday-Saturday and a shorter Sunday. Check direct before an early-week evening visit.

Food & drink

Pub-brasserie / cafe-bar food: brunch, small plates, burgers, fish and chips, pie, Sunday roast, desserts and seasonal menus. Use it for brunch, lunch after the Cathedral, a burger / pub classic, cocktails or a Sunday roast rather than a delicate tasting-menu moment.

Access

Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed.

8.3 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Current listings show 11:00 opening daily, early finishes on Monday and Tuesday, later evenings Wednesday-Saturday and a shorter Sunday. Check direct before an early-week evening visit.
Address
10-12 Godstall Ln, Cheshire, Chester CH1 1LN
Booking
Sensible for weekends, brunch, groups, private events and race-day use.
Pay
cards, contactless
Dogs
Dogs are listed as welcome.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed.
Getting there
under 0.1 miles from The Cross.

Nearby plan

Nearby pubs and bars

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FAQ

Is Duttons near Chester Cathedral?

Yes. It is on Godstall Lane, very close to Chester Cathedral and the Rows.

Does Duttons serve brunch?

Yes. Brunch and bottomless brunch are part of the offer.

Should you book Duttons?

Yes for weekends, brunch, groups, race days and anything time-sensitive.

Does Duttons have outdoor seating?

Yes. Outdoor tables on Godstall Lane are one of its useful features.

Is Duttons dog-friendly?

Chester BID lists it as dog-friendly. Check direct if you need an indoor table with a dog.

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Offers at Duttons

Current offers we could verify from official or direct sources. Check direct before booking around one.

Brunch

1 offer

Lunch & set menus

1 offer
Live £30 per person
Live £30 per person

Friday Night Wine & Dine

Friday · From 5pm

Friday evening menu with two courses and a bottle of selected wine per person.

★ Nearby · 3 places on Godstall Lane

Nearby alternatives and add-ons

Little Yellow Pig 1 min walk · Cafe Small Godstall cafe worth timing well Metronome Jazz Bar 1 min walk · Bar Small bar, records and good hosting The Botanist 1 min walk · Live Music Venue Chain, yes; useful, also yes
★ Useful guides · 3 reads

Where this place fits in

bottomless brunch in Chester Guide · 5 min Timed brunch packages, prices and booking rules. Dog-friendly Guide · 5 min The pubs and bars that welcome dogs. Outdoor seating Guide · 4 min Where to sit outside across the city.

Updated 13 July 2026. Menus, tickets, events, access and opening times can move around. Check direct before making a special trip. Spotted something wrong?