What it's like
Green House is a Rufus Court tapas restaurant and cocktail bar for small plates, seafood, vegetarian and gluten-free options, outdoor dining, date nights and Cathedral / Storyhouse plans.
Green House sits in Rufus Court, which already gives it a better setting than another main-street room. The food is tapas-ish and European rather than strict Spanish: prawns, seafood, patatas bravas, vegetarian plates, tagliata, desserts and cocktails.
It is best for people who like sharing and ordering a few rounds. If your table contains someone who treats small plates as a personal attack, have that conversation before you sit down.
Worth knowing
Green House is a good shout when you want small plates, cocktails and a nicer Rufus Court setting. It is less good when the table wants volume, certainty and no sharing diplomacy.
Plan your visit
- Address
- 4 Rufus Court, Chester CH1 2JW, near Northgate Street, Storyhouse and the Cathedral side of town.
- Hours
- Usually closed Monday, open Tuesday evenings, lunch and dinner Wednesday-Friday, Saturday daytime into late, and Sunday daytime. Check direct for seasonal changes.
- Food
- Tapas / small plates, seafood, meat plates, vegetarian and vegan options, desserts and lunch deals.
- Drinks
- Cocktails, wine and bar drinks are part of the point.
- What to order
- Prawns, patatas bravas, vegetarian small plates, seafood, tagliata-style plates and cocktails if you want the venue quickly.
- Booking needed?
- Yes if timing matters. Booking is strongly advised and fits the size of the room.
- Outdoor seating
- Yes. Rufus Court outdoor dining is available and bookable for groups up to around 10.
- Dogs
- Dog-friendly signals are present. Check direct for indoor / outdoor rules.
- Access
- Access detail is not strong enough to promise. Check direct if step-free entry or toilets matter.
- Price feel
- ££. Small plates can feel sensible or expensive depending on how wildly the table orders.
How to use it
- Book if it is a date, group meal, weekend or pre-show plan.
- Use the lunch offers if you want to control the bill.
- Order around the table, but keep one person in charge if indecision is spreading.
- For bigger groups, ask direct about space and outdoor dining.
What's on and practical notes
Green House has offers, outdoor dining and venue-hire signals rather than a normal listings-style events programme. Check direct for current deals, live music and private hire.
No checked TTDC event listings for this place right now. Check its own listings before building a visit around an event.
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FAQ
Where is Green House Chester?
In Rufus Court, near Northgate Street, Storyhouse and Chester Cathedral.
What kind of food does Green House serve?
Tapas-style small plates, seafood, vegetarian plates, meat dishes, desserts and cocktails.
Should you book Green House?
Yes for evenings, weekends, groups, offers and outdoor dining.
Does Green House have outdoor seating?
Yes. Rufus Court outdoor dining is part of the appeal and can be booked for small groups.
Is Green House dog-friendly?
Dog-friendly signals are present, but check direct for indoor and outdoor rules.
Nearby alternatives and add-ons.
Alexander's Live Alexander's Live sits in Rufus Court and has been Chester's go-to small live venue since 1991. Comedy, music, open mic nights and tribute acts, in a courtyard you have to know about. A good shout when you want entertainment with your drink rather than just another bar stop. 
Bollicini Bollicini is a small city-centre Italian restaurant, useful for date night, dinner and a relaxed meal when the main streets feel too busy. 
Bread and Butter Bread and Butter is a small Rufus Court bistro for breakfast, brunch, lunch and seasonal comfort food. Use it for a proper sit-down meal near Storyhouse, and check the official site for current menus and booking details.