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Closed · opens tomorrow at 5pm
Mayflower in Chester

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★ A takeout restaurant

Mayflower

Foregate Street ·CH1 1HB ·Takeout Restaurant

A no-frills Foregate Street Chinese takeaway with loyal regulars and enough rough edges to keep expectations practical. Better as collection than an evening anchor.

Closed · opens tomorrow at 5pm Foregate Street 0.4 miles from The Cross
Best for Midweek takeaway, collection near Foregate Street, and lunch or dinner back at base and It is more convincing when collected directly than when the whole plan depends on peak-time...
Good to know Takeout Restaurant on Foregate Street and walk-in territory
Avoid if you need a restaurant, a guaranteed fast Saturday delivery, careful ambience or a visitor-safe recommendation with no rough edges.
  • Chinese takeaway
  • Foregate Street
  • Delivery
  • Collection
  • Cash only
  • Peking and Cantonese
  • Near Grosvenor Park
  • Closed Tuesday-Wednesday
  • No dine-in
  • £
7.7/10
★ TTDC Score
Public ratings, TTDC-weighted
Google 4.1 65 reviews Tripadvisor 3.1 53 reviews
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Go here if...

  • You want familiar British-Chinese takeaway near Foregate Street or Grosvenor Park.
  • Collection or delivery back to base makes more sense than booking a table.
  • Salt-and-chilli dishes, fried rice, noodles, crispy beef, prawn toast or set dinners are the brief.
  • You are nearby and want functional hot food rather than a visitor showcase meal.
  • You are paying cash, bank transfer or whatever the venue confirms on the night.

Skip it if...

  • You want a sit-down restaurant.
  • You need a safest-possible visitor recommendation.
  • You dislike takeaway inconsistency.
  • You need card payment without checking first.
  • You are ordering at peak weekend time and cannot tolerate delays or mistakes.

Phone orders are welcome. The venue advertises delivery with a minimum order and charge, but check payment, delivery area and allergy handling direct before ordering.

What it's like

Mayflower is the Foregate Street Chinese takeaway for Peking and Cantonese-style British-Chinese dishes, collection, delivery and familiar hot food near Grosvenor Park.

Mayflower is a takeaway, not a restaurant pretending to be one. Think counter orders, a long menu, foil trays, delivery runs and the old Chester rhythm of people collecting dinner rather than curating an evening.

The sensible read is cautious. It has loyal fans, especially for familiar takeaway staples, but the recent pattern is mixed enough that visitors should treat it as a practical local option rather than a must-try.

Worth knowing

Mayflower is useful if you want old-school takeaway near Foregate Street. It is not the page to send someone when they ask for Chester's best dinner. Collection, cash check, realistic expectations.

Plan your visit

Address
132 Foregate Street, Chester CH1 1HB.
Hours
Current venue hours are Monday 17:00-21:30, Tuesday-Wednesday closed, Thursday 17:00-21:30, Friday-Saturday 17:00-22:00, Sunday and bank holidays 17:00-21:30.
Food
Chinese takeaway menu covering Peking and Cantonese-style dishes, set dinners, rice, noodles, salt-and-chilli options, sweet-and-sour dishes and extra portions.
What to order
Keep it classic: salt-and-chilli chicken, prawn toast, crispy beef, fried rice, noodles, spring rolls and set dinner basics.
Payment
Cash-only is listed locally, while recent ordering comments mention cash on delivery or bank transfer. Check before ordering, especially if you do not carry cash.
Delivery
The venue advertises delivery with a minimum order, delivery charge and extra charges outside the main area.
Dine-in?
No. This is collection and delivery, not a sit-down meal.
Allergens
The venue has an allergy information page, but it is image-based and not easy to scan. Phone before ordering if allergens matter.
Kids
Not a child-friendly restaurant setup; fine as takeaway back at base.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed, but no accessible seating because there is no proper dining room.
Parking
Foregate Street is awkward by car. Collection is easier if someone can wait nearby rather than expecting venue parking.

How to use it

  • Phone the order rather than relying on guesswork.
  • Confirm payment before the food is on its way.
  • For peak weekend delivery, leave time and keep expectations flexible.
  • Check the bag before leaving if collecting. It is the least glamorous advice and often the most useful.

What's on and practical notes

No events angle. This is a takeaway for collection and delivery; check bank holidays direct even though the venue lists evening hours.

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

Is Mayflower Chester a restaurant?

No. Treat it as a Chinese takeaway for collection and delivery.

Does Mayflower deliver?

Yes, the venue advertises delivery with a minimum order, delivery charge and extra charges outside its delivery area.

Is Mayflower cash only?

Cash-only is listed locally, while recent ordering notes mention bank transfer too. Check payment before ordering.

When is Mayflower closed?

It is currently closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Is Mayflower good for visitors?

Only if takeaway near Foregate Street is the practical need. It is not a polished visitor dinner recommendation.

★ Nearby · 3 places on Foregate Street

Nearby alternatives and add-ons.

Flamio 1 min walk · Fast Food Restaurant · Foregate Street Flamio is a city-centre chicken and grill spot, useful for lunch, quick dinner and a casual bite when speed matters more than ceremony. Number Fifteen 1 min walk · Pub · Foregate Street Number Fifteen is a Foregate Street pub-bar with rooms above, sport on the screens and a useful station-to-Eastgate position. It suits a no-frills pint, race-day meet-up or live-music night more than a polished hotel stay. For rooms, keep expectations practical and check the details directly. Old Queens Head 2 min walk · Pub · Foregate Street Old Queens Head is a Foregate Street pub for cheap drinks, sport, pool, darts and karaoke-heavy nights when quiet is not the brief.