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Closed · opens today at 12pm
Popina in Chester
TTDC verdictTTDC score
8.3/10
Northgate wine bar, still settling
Early TTDC score
Public ratings
4.8 Google 14
Closed · opens today at 12pm Dogs welcome Check access Open late
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TTDC verdictTTDC score
8.3/10
Northgate wine bar, still settling
Early TTDC score
Public ratings
4.8 Google 14

Restaurant · Northgate

Popina

Coachworks Arcade ·CH1 2AR ·0.2 miles from The Cross

A new Northgate wine and cocktail bar for sharing plates, charcuterie and a polished pre-Storyhouse glass. Promising, but young enough that you should check the current menu before making it the whole plan.

Closed · opens today at 12pm Coachworks Arcade 0.2 miles from The Cross
Best for you need wine and cocktails and small plates near Storyhouse and A polished glass and a sharing board sound better than a pint-and-packet pub stop
Good to know Bar on Coachworks Arcade and dog-friendly
Avoid if You are starving and need a full meal with no grazing.
  • Northgate
  • Wine bar
  • Cocktails
  • Sharing plates
  • Charcuterie
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Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want wine, cocktails and small plates near Storyhouse, Picturehouse and Chester Market.
  • A polished glass and a sharing board sound better than a pint-and-packet pub stop.
  • You are meeting friends around Northgate and want somewhere new, tidy and central.
  • You like charcuterie, cheese, premium beers and a modern bar room.
  • You want somewhere that opens late enough for post-cinema or post-theatre use.

Skip it if

  • You are starving and need a full meal with no grazing.
  • You want an established venue with years of visitor pattern behind it.
  • You need detailed access information and have not checked direct.
  • You are on a tight budget and only want a basic pint.
  • You need child-friendly certainty.

Popina is new, so check the current menu, booking position, access, dogs and outdoor seating direct before relying on it for a whole evening.

What it's like

Popina Chester is a Northgate wine and cocktail bar in Coachworks Arcade, useful for charcuterie, cheese, small plates, wine, premium beers, late drinks and pre- or post-Storyhouse plans.

Northgate wine bar, still settling

Popina is the new wine-and-cocktail option in the Northgate development, from the Chester team behind The Coach House and The Duck & Dagger. The idea is simple enough: wine, cocktails, premium beers, charcuterie, cheese and small plates in a smart modern room.

Because it is new, it needs a little caution. It may become a very handy Northgate fixture, but do not treat every menu detail as carved into Roman stone yet. Check what is actually on before building a whole evening around one dish.

Worth knowing

Popina looks like a useful addition to Northgate, especially for wine, cocktails and sharers. Because it is new, the fairest advice is simple: check the current menu and booking position before making it the anchor of the night.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.2 miles from The Cross.

Hours

Currently listed as 12:00-midnight Sunday-Thursday and 12:00-01:00 Friday-Saturday.

Food & drink

Wine, classic and contemporary cocktails, premium beers and bar drinks.

Access

Access detail is not clear enough to rely on. Check direct if step-free access or toilets matter.

8.3 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Currently listed as 12:00-midnight Sunday-Thursday and 12:00-01:00 Friday-Saturday.
Address
Unit 7A, Coachworks Arcade, Chester CH1 2AR
Dogs
Dogs are listed as welcome.
Access
Access detail is not clear enough to rely on. Check direct if step-free access or toilets matter.
Getting there
0.2 miles from The Cross.

Nearby plan

Nearby pubs and bars

Nearby food

Nearby attractions

FAQ

What is Popina Chester best for?

Wine, cocktails, charcuterie, cheese, small plates and a polished Northgate stop before or after Storyhouse or Picturehouse.

Where is Popina Chester?

It is in Coachworks Arcade at Chester Northgate, close to Storyhouse, Picturehouse and Chester Market.

Does Popina serve food?

Yes, but think sharing plates, charcuterie and cheese rather than a full restaurant menu.

Is Popina dog-friendly?

Dog-friendly is listed, but check direct for where dogs can sit.

Is Popina accessible?

Access detail is not clear enough to rely on yet. Check direct before planning an access-sensitive visit.

★ Nearby · 3 places on Coachworks Arcade

Nearby alternatives and add-ons

Cosy Club 1 min walk · British Restaurant Easy chain brunch with good bones The Kitchen 1 min walk · Western Restaurant Storyhouse food before the show Lockwood & Company 1 min walk · Bar Market bar for mixed groups
★ Useful guides · 3 reads

Where this place fits in

Dog-friendly Guide · 5 min The pubs and bars that welcome dogs. Outdoor seating Guide · 4 min Where to sit outside across the city. Cocktails Guide · 5 min Cocktails, booths and dressed-up drinks.

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