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Russell's Thai Tapas in Chester
TTDC verdictTTDC ranking
9.6/10
Thai small plates, local favourite
Top 5% of Chester restaurants
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TTDC verdictTTDC ranking
9.6/10
Thai small plates, local favourite
Top 5% of Chester restaurants

Restaurant · Thai

Russell's Thai Tapas

Foregate Street ·CH1 1HE ·0.3 miles from The Cross
Closed · opens today at 12pm Foregate Street 0.3 miles from The Cross
Best for you need Thai food in smaller sharing plates rather than one main each and A couple or small group wants to try several dishes without a formal tasting menu
Good to know Thai Restaurant on Foregate Street and good for groups
Avoid if You dislike sharing food.
  • Foregate Street
  • Thai
  • Small plates
  • Tapas
  • Lunch

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want Thai food in smaller sharing plates rather than one main each.
  • A couple or small group wants to try several dishes without a formal tasting menu.
  • You are around Foregate Street, Eastgate or the station side of town.

Avoid if

  • You dislike sharing food.
  • You want a large quiet dining room.
  • You need dishes to arrive in a strict starter-main-dessert order.

Book for peak meals and small groups. Check direct for the current lunch deal, vegan / vegetarian options, spice levels, access and table availability.

In a paragraph

Russell's Thai Tapas is a Foregate Street Thai restaurant in Chester for small plates, bao, curries, noodles, sharing lunches, dinners and casual group meals.

What it's like

Russell's Thai Tapas gives Foregate Street a sharper Thai option: smaller plates, sharing dishes, bao, curries, noodles and a compact room that suits people who want to order across the menu.

Thai small plates, local favourite

The format is the point. It is not the place for one massive curry each and no discussion. It is for tables that like trying five things and pretending the final extra dish was a practical decision.

Worth knowing

Russell's is a strong newer Thai option because the sharing format gives you room to explore. It is not for people who hate small plates, tight rooms or the phrase "shall we just get one more?"

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.3 miles from The Cross.

Hours

Currently listed as 12:00-21:00 Sunday-Thursday and 12:00-22:00 Friday-Saturday.

Food & drink

Thai tapas, bao, curries, noodles, rice dishes, small plates and vegetarian options.

Access

Only accessible parking is explicitly marked as not available. Check direct for entrance, toilets and seating.

9.6 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Currently listed as 12:00-21:00 Sunday-Thursday and 12:00-22:00 Friday-Saturday.
Address
77 Foregate St, Chester CH1 1HE
Booking
Booking or reservations are listed.
Pay
cards, contactless
Dogs
Dog detail is not clear. Check direct if bringing one.
Access
Only accessible parking is explicitly marked as not available. Check direct for entrance, toilets and seating.
Getting there
0.3 miles from The Cross.

Nearby plan

FAQ

What is Russell's Thai Tapas best for?

Thai small plates, sharing dinners, lunch deals, couples and small groups on Foregate Street.

Where is Russell's Thai Tapas?

It is at 77 Foregate Street, handy for Eastgate, Grosvenor Park and the station side of town.

How many dishes should you order at Russell's Thai Tapas?

A few plates per person plus rice or noodles is the sensible starting point, then adjust for appetite.

Does Russell's Thai Tapas do takeaway?

Takeaway is listed, but delivery is not.

Is Russell's Thai Tapas accessible?

Detailed access information is not clear enough to rely on. Check direct before 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?