What it's like
Stixx Alfresco Bar & Braai is a South African bar and braai under the railway arches by Chester Racecourse, useful for grilled food, groups, sport, dogs, children and lively drinks.
Stixx sits under the railway arches on Kitchen Street, beside the racecourse, and gives Chester something more specific than another grill bar: South African braai, fire, sharing, sport and drinks.
It works best when the table wants a lively meal. The food is part of the atmosphere: smoky, communal and better suited to ordering for the table than quietly inspecting one neat plate.
Worth knowing
Stixx earns attention because it is specific: South African braai, arches, racecourse edge, sport and a lively bar feel. The same energy makes it the wrong choice for anyone after quiet, precise restaurant manners.
Plan your visit
- Address
- Arch 1, Kitchen Street, Chester CH1 4JH.
- Hours
- Currently listed as closed Monday-Tuesday, open Wednesday-Sunday, with food hours varying. Check direct for kitchen times.
- Food
- South African braai, grilled meat, sharing plates, brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts and vegetarian options.
- Drinks
- Cocktails, beer, wine, coffee and bar drinks.
- Sport
- Big screens and live sport are part of the offer.
- Dogs
- Dog-friendly is listed.
- Kids
- Good for children and a children's menu are listed.
- Outdoor space
- Outdoor seating is listed.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilet, seating and parking are listed.
How to use it
- Order for sharing, especially if the braai is the reason you came.
- Check food-serving hours, especially midweek.
- Use it before or after the races, or as a west-side city-centre dinner before drinks.
- Pair it with Stones next door if music is part of the night.
What's on and practical notes
Stixx is useful for race days, sport on screens, group bookings, private hire and lively weekend food. Check direct for events and kitchen times.
No checked TTDC event listings for this place right now. Check its own listings before building a visit around an event.
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FAQ
What is Stixx Chester best for?
South African braai, grilled food, sharing plates, sport, groups, racecourse plans and lively drinks.
Where is Stixx Chester?
It is in Arch 1 on Kitchen Street, beside Chester Racecourse.
Does Stixx show sport?
Yes, big screens and live sport are part of the offer.
Is Stixx dog-friendly?
Dog-friendly is listed.
Is Stixx accessible?
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilet, seating and parking are listed.
Nearby alternatives and add-ons.
Stones - Jazz & Blues Bar Stones is the Kitchen Street jazz and blues bar under the railway arches near the racecourse. Go when live music is part of the night, not when you want another background-playlist cocktail bar. 
Axt Haus Axt Haus is a Kitchen Street axe-throwing venue in the railway arches, useful for a group, date night, birthday or rain plan. 
Chester Racecourse Chester Racecourse wraps around the Roodee by the city walls, useful for race day, events, walks and first-time Chester orientation.