In a paragraph
La Brasserie is the polished restaurant inside The Chester Grosvenor, under the Eastgate Clock, with modern brasserie cooking, a Champagne bar, Sunday lunch and a smart hotel-room feel.
What it's like
La Brasserie is the easier, more relaxed restaurant inside The Chester Grosvenor: teal-and-gold gloss, hotel service, a central Champagne bar and one of Chester's most useful people-watching positions under the Eastgate Clock.
Smart hotel brasserie, check dates
It is at its best when the setting matters. Come for a composed lunch, a parent visit, a Sunday booking or a central dinner where nobody wants the full Arkle-shaped formality. Keep expectations sensible on value, and check direct because the hotel is due to close on 30 September 2026.
Worth knowing
La Brasserie is a handsome, useful brasserie in a landmark hotel, not a magic answer to every special occasion. Go for the setting and a composed meal; check direct because 2026 is not business-as-usual for the hotel.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.1 miles from The Cross. The hotel is very central. Use city-centre parking or the hotel arrangements if available, but check direct before assuming space.
Hours
Current restaurant information shows daily dining, with food generally around 12:00-20:30 / 21:00 depending on menu. Check direct before travelling, especially in 2026.
Food & drink
Modern brasserie cooking with casual dining, a la carte and Champagne Sunday formats. Menus change, so check direct if a particular dish matters. Use it for Sunday lunch, polished brasserie mains, Champagne, desserts and the sort of meal where the room is part of the decision.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed. Check direct for the exact table position.
7.9 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Current restaurant information shows daily dining, with food generally around 12:00-20:30 / 21:00 depending on menu. Check direct before travelling, especially in 2026.
- Address
- 56-58 Eastgate St, Chester CH1 1LT
- Booking
- Yes in practice. The venue recommends advance reservations, especially for groups of more than six.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- No, assistance dogs aside.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed. Check direct for the exact table position.
- Getting there
- 0.1 miles from The Cross. The hotel is very central. Use city-centre parking or the hotel arrangements if available, but check direct before assuming space.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby attractions
FAQ
Is La Brasserie at The Chester Grosvenor still open?
Yes, but The Chester Grosvenor says the hotel will close on 30 September 2026. Check direct before booking, especially for later dates.
What is La Brasserie best for?
Smart lunches, Champagne Sunday, parent visits, central occasion meals and pre-Storyhouse dinners.
Do you need to book La Brasserie?
Yes in practice, especially for weekends, Sunday lunch, groups and anything time-sensitive.
Is La Brasserie the same as Arkle?
No. Treat it as a polished hotel brasserie rather than the hotel's fine-dining identity.
Does La Brasserie add service charge?
The venue states that a discretionary 12.5% service charge is automatically added and can be removed on request.
