In a paragraph
Pesto at The Yacht near Chester is a Woodbank Italian small-plates restaurant, useful for family meals, groups, dogs on the terrace, free parking, takeaway and relaxed out-of-centre dining.
What it's like
Pesto at The Yacht is not really a Chester city-centre restaurant. That is the point. It sits out at Woodbank, just off the main routes, with a large car park, terrace, garden and enough room to make family logistics less annoying.
Italian small plates outside town
The food setup is Italian small plates: order a few things, share around, let the table overdo it slightly, then pretend that was the strategy all along. It is better for choice, comfort and parking than for romantic backstreet discovery.
Worth knowing
Pesto at The Yacht is a strong practical choice, not a romantic old-Chester discovery. Use it when space, parking, family logistics and menu range matter. If you want to drift between central pubs afterwards, choose somewhere inside the walls.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
5 miles from The Cross. A spacious free on-site car park is part of the appeal.
Hours
The venue currently lists dining and takeaway 12:00-22:00 Sunday-Thursday and 12:00-23:00 Friday-Saturday.
Food & drink
Italian small plates, daytime menu, main menu, takeaway, children's menu, cocktails, wine, craft ale and coffee. Use it for small plates to share, daytime menu dishes, family-friendly Italian choices, cocktails and takeaway if you are nearby.
Access
Disabled access is available from the car park entrance, but the restaurant is multi-level. Ask for ground-floor seating when booking if access matters.
9.1 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- The venue currently lists dining and takeaway 12:00-22:00 Sunday-Thursday and 12:00-23:00 Friday-Saturday.
- Address
- Parkgate Rd, Chester CH1 6EY
- Booking
- Booking or reservations are listed.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Dogs are listed as welcome.
- Access
- Disabled access is available from the car park entrance, but the restaurant is multi-level. Ask for ground-floor seating when booking if access matters.
- Getting there
- 5 miles from The Cross. A spacious free on-site car park is part of the appeal.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby food
Nearby attractions
FAQ
Where is Pesto at The Yacht?
It is on Parkgate Road in Woodbank, outside Chester city centre and best treated as a car or taxi plan.
What is Pesto at The Yacht best for?
Italian small plates, family meals, groups, free parking, terrace dining and relaxed out-of-centre dinners.
Is Pesto at The Yacht dog-friendly?
Dogs are welcomed on the outdoor terrace. Check direct before relying on indoor dog access.
Is Pesto at The Yacht accessible?
There is disabled access from the car park entrance, but the restaurant is multi-level. Ask for ground-floor seating when booking.
Does Pesto at The Yacht do takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is part of the current offer.