What's on at Garden Social
£11.55 Live music
George Gadd and Adam Kirkup
Sat 26 Sept · 19:30-22:00
Garden Social
Acoustic show from George Gadd and Chester songwriter Adam Kirkup.
In a paragraph
Garden Social is a Catherine Street coffee house for speciality coffee, breakfast, toasties, bakes, evening wine and beer, small plates, events and courtyard seating.
What it's like
Garden Social sits on Catherine Street in the Garden Quarter, far enough from the shopping drag to feel local rather than obvious. That is the point.
Neighbourhood coffee, wine later
By day it is coffee, breakfast, toasties and bakes. Later in the week it leans into wine, beer, small plates and small events. It is compact, friendly and better for people who appreciate a quieter Chester orbit.
Worth knowing
Garden Social is strongest because it is small and local-feeling. That also means you need timing and patience. If you want guaranteed space, choose a bigger room.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.5 miles from The Cross.
Hours
Current official hours show Wednesday-Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-22:00, Saturday 09:00-22:00 and Sunday 10:00-17:00. Monday and Tuesday are closed.
Food & drink
Breakfast, toasties, snacks, bakes and small plates in the evening. Menus can change, especially around pop-ups. Coffee first, then toasties or bakes. On Friday / Saturday evenings, use it for beer, wine and small plates if current service confirms it.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible seating is listed, but parking is not. Check direct if entrance or toilet access matters.
9.4 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Current official hours show Wednesday-Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-22:00, Saturday 09:00-22:00 and Sunday 10:00-17:00. Monday and Tuesday are closed.
- Address
- 40 Catherine St, Chester CH1 4JY
- Booking
- Not normally for coffee. Check direct for events, pop-ups and evening food.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Dog details are not strong enough to promise. Check direct if bringing one.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible seating is listed, but parking is not. Check direct if entrance or toilet access matters.
- Getting there
- 0.5 miles from The Cross.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby attractions
FAQ
Where is Garden Social Chester?
On Catherine Street in the Garden Quarter, away from the main shopping streets.
Does Garden Social serve evening drinks?
Yes later in the week, with wine and beer promoted alongside small plates. Check direct for current evenings.
Is Garden Social good for brunch?
Yes for coffee-house breakfast, toasties and bakes rather than a large cooked breakfast.
Does Garden Social have outdoor seating?
Yes, courtyard / outdoor seating is part of the appeal.
Is Garden Social good for groups?
Small groups, yes. Large groups need a backup because the venue is compact.
