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Moules a Go-Go Bar & Bistro in Chester
TTDC verdictTTDC ranking
9.4/10
Mussels and Chester bistro comfort
Top 10% of Chester restaurants
Closed · opens today at 11am ££ Book ahead Dogs welcome Kids welcome Step-free

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TTDC verdictTTDC ranking
9.4/10
Mussels and Chester bistro comfort
Top 10% of Chester restaurants

Restaurant · Bistro

Moules a Go-Go Bar & Bistro

6, 12 Cuppin St, Chester CH1 2BN ·CH1 2BN ·0.1 miles from The Cross
Closed · opens today at 11am 0.1 miles from The Cross
Best for you need mussels and One person wants shellfish and another needs steak
Good to know Bistro and dog-friendly
Avoid if You dislike seafood smells or mussels being the identity of the place.
  • Seafood
  • Mussels
  • Cuppin Street
  • Bistro
  • Independent

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want mussels, seafood or a bistro meal without fine-dining ceremony.
  • One person wants shellfish and another needs steak, chicken or something safer.
  • You are planning lunch, early dinner, pre-theatre food or a date meal close to the centre.

Avoid if

  • You dislike seafood smells or mussels being the identity of the place.
  • You want a brand-new glossy restaurant.
  • You need a quiet, hushed room.

Book online or phone. The venue gives 1 hour 45 minutes for tables of two and 2 hours for tables of four or more unless arranged otherwise.

In a paragraph

Moules a Go-Go is the Cuppin Street independent bistro for fresh Anglesey mussels, seafood, steak, chicken, veggie and vegan options, kids meals, cocktails and central Chester lunches or dinners.

What it's like

Moules a Go-Go is a long-running, family-owned Cuppin Street bistro with a clear seafood lean but not a seafood-only menu. Fresh Anglesey mussels are the house identity, backed by fish, steak, chicken, veggie and vegan choices.

Mussels and Chester bistro comfort

It is useful because it sits slightly off the busiest shopping churn while still being very central. This is the place for moules-frites, a proper lunch, a pre-theatre table or a meal that feels Chester without defaulting to a chain.

Worth knowing

Moules a Go-Go is one of the easier central restaurant yeses if shellfish is welcome at the table. It has identity, useful alternatives and proper Chester staying power. Just do not pretend the mussels are incidental.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.1 miles from The Cross. No venue car park. Use nearby paid city-centre parking and walk in.

Hours

Current spring-summer hours are Monday closed, Tuesday-Thursday 12:00-21:00, Friday 12:00-22:00, Saturday 11:00-22:00 and Sunday 11:00-21:00.

Food & drink

Fresh mussels, seafood, oysters, fish, steak, chicken, veggie and vegan options, kids menu, gluten-free and dairy-free choices. Moules-frites, Thai-style mussels, oysters when available, sea bass, seafood linguine, steak, set lunch or the pre-order lobster Friday when it lines up.

Access

Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed. Check direct for exact table position.

9.4 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Current spring-summer hours are Monday closed, Tuesday-Thursday 12:00-21:00, Friday 12:00-22:00, Saturday 11:00-22:00 and Sunday 11:00-21:00.
Address
6, 12 Cuppin St, Chester CH1 2BN
Booking
Advised for evenings, weekends, pre-theatre timings and anyone specifically coming for mussels.
Pay
cards, contactless
Dogs
Dogs are listed as welcome.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed. Check direct for exact table position.
Getting there
0.1 miles from The Cross. No venue car park. Use nearby paid city-centre parking and walk in.

Nearby plan

FAQ

What is Moules a Go-Go best for?

Mussels, seafood, bistro lunches, pre-theatre meals, date nights and groups where not everyone wants the same dish.

Do you need to book Moules a Go-Go?

Yes for weekends, evenings, pre-theatre slots and larger tables. Online booking and phone booking are available.

Does Moules a Go-Go only serve mussels?

No. Mussels are the identity, but the menu also covers seafood, steak, chicken, veggie and vegan options.

Is Moules a Go-Go good for kids?

It has a kids menu, so it can work for families who want a proper bistro meal.

Does Moules a Go-Go have gluten-free options?

The venue says it has gluten-free and dairy-free choices. Check direct for allergies and cross-contamination.

★ Offers · checked by hand

Offers at Moules a Go-Go Bar & Bistro

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

Lunch & set menus

1 offer
Live One course £15.95
Live One course £15.95

Lunch and early evening

Tuesday to Sunday · 12pm to 5pm

Lunch and early evening menu with one or two courses from the selected set menu.

Updated 7 June 2026. Menus, tickets, events, access and opening times can move around. Check direct before making a special trip. Spotted something wrong?