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Closed · opens today at 11am
plana terra in Chester
TTDC verdictTTDC score
8.5/10
Northgate coffee, bagels and wine
Solid TTDC score
Closed · opens today at 11am Check access Open late

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TTDC verdictTTDC score
8.5/10
Northgate coffee, bagels and wine
Solid TTDC score

Bar · Wine bar

plana terra

Northgate Street ·CH1 2HT ·0.1 miles from The Cross
Closed · opens today at 11am Northgate Street 0.1 miles from The Cross
Best for you need an independent-feeling stop on Northgate Street near Town Hall and Storyhouse and Coffee
Good to know Bar on Northgate Street and good for groups
Avoid if you need a full restaurant meal with a deep menu.
  • Northgate Street
  • Wine bar
  • Coffee
  • Bagels
  • Cocktails

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want an independent-feeling stop on Northgate Street near Town Hall and Storyhouse.
  • Coffee, bagels, cake, wine or a relaxed drink would all fit the plan.
  • You need somewhere flexible for a small group that has not agreed whether it is eating or drinking.

Avoid if

  • You want a full restaurant meal with a deep menu.
  • You need guaranteed fast food service at a busy lunch point.
  • You want a traditional pub rather than a modern cafe-bar.

Use it for drinks, coffee and casual food. Check direct for the current food offer, access detail, dogs, live music and any group booking rules.

In a paragraph

plana terra is a Northgate Street wine bar and coffee spot in a former bank near Town Hall, useful for coffee, bagels, casual lunch, cocktails and slower drinks before or after Storyhouse.

What it's like

plana terra sits on the Northgate Street corner near Town Hall and Storyhouse. The building does some of the work: big windows, former-bank character and enough polish to feel considered without becoming stiff.

Northgate coffee, bagels and wine

The useful way to read it is coffee-to-wine rather than restaurant. It can do a light lunch, a bagel, a drink while town calms down, or a first glass before a show. It is not where to send someone who wants a big settled dinner menu.

Worth knowing

plana terra is strongest as a useful, likeable Northgate stop for coffee, bagels, wine and drinks. Do not oversell it as a destination restaurant and it lands much better.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.1 miles from The Cross.

Hours

Currently listed as 11:00-midnight daily.

Food & drink

Bagels, cakes, light lunches and changing casual food are the safer expectation. Check the current menu if eating is the point.

Access

Detailed step-free and toilet access information is not listed. Check direct if access matters.

8.5 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Currently listed as 11:00-midnight daily.
Address
54-56 Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HT
Pay
cards, contactless
Access
Detailed step-free and toilet access information is not listed. Check direct if access matters.
Getting there
0.1 miles from The Cross.

Nearby plan

FAQ

What is plana terra Chester best for?

Coffee, bagels, light lunch, wine, cocktails and a relaxed Northgate stop near Storyhouse and Town Hall.

Where is plana terra Chester?

It is at 54-56 Northgate Street, close to Chester Town Hall, Storyhouse and Chester Market.

Does plana terra serve food?

Yes, but think casual food such as bagels, cakes and light lunches rather than a full restaurant menu.

Is plana terra good before Storyhouse?

Yes. It is one of the handier Northgate stops before or after a show.

Is plana terra accessible?

Detailed access information is not clear enough to rely on. Check direct before planning an access-sensitive visit.

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