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The Ivy Chester Brasserie in Chester

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★ A restaurant

The Ivy Chester Brasserie

Newgate Street ·CH1 1DE ·Restaurant

A glossy all-day Ivy brasserie for breakfast, afternoon tea, cocktails and occasion meals when brand polish is exactly what the group wants.

Open until 12:30am Newgate Street 0.1 miles from The Cross
Best for Occasion lunches, dressed-up dinners, and afternoon tea and It is good for recognisable polish
Good to know Restaurant on Newgate Street and open late
Avoid if you need Chester character, small independent cooking, proven local consistency or best-value dining.
  • Newgate Street
  • All-day dining
  • British brasserie
  • Breakfast
  • Afternoon tea
  • Cocktails
  • Terrace
  • Family-friendly
  • Accessible
  • £££
8.0/10
★ TTDC Score · Solid
Public ratings, TTDC-weighted
Google 4.0 54 reviews Tripadvisor 4.0 70 reviews
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Go here if...

  • You want a recognisable, polished restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea or cocktails.
  • You are booking an occasion where the room matters as much as the menu.
  • You are with people who like The Ivy and want the Chester version.
  • You need long opening hours and a central Newgate Street location.
  • You want terrace dining or a photogenic interior without explaining the choice to the group.

Skip it if...

  • You want an independent Chester restaurant.
  • You are price-sensitive.
  • You want quiet, understated dining.
  • You want the most locally distinctive meal in the city.
  • You dislike national restaurant groups.

Book for lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, weekends, race days and groups. Walk-ins may work, but this is not a venue to leave to chance when timing matters.

What it's like

The Ivy Chester Brasserie is the Ivy Collection restaurant on Newgate Street, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and cocktails in a glossy all-day brasserie setting with a terrace.

The Ivy does what The Ivy does: polished interiors, all-day British brasserie food, recognisable menus, cocktails, afternoon tea and a room that feels occasion-ready before anyone has ordered.

For Chester, the useful bit is location and certainty. It sits inside the walls on Newgate Street, close to the Rows, Eastgate, the Amphitheatre and the Cathedral. It is not independent discovery, but it is an easy answer for groups who want brand polish.

Worth knowing

The Ivy is useful when the brief is polish, long hours, a terrace, afternoon tea or a recognisable occasion meal. It is less useful when the brief is local, independent or best-value. Chester has both kinds of night; this is very clearly the branded one.

Plan your visit

Address
32-36 Newgate Street, Chester CH1 1DE.
Hours
Official hours run from breakfast into late evening: Monday-Wednesday 08:30-00:00, Thursday-Friday 08:30-00:30, Saturday 09:00-00:30 and Sunday 09:00-23:00.
Food
Classic modern British brasserie food, breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, set menus and Sunday roasts at set times.
What to order
Use it for breakfast, afternoon tea, cocktails, a dressed-up lunch, or the Ivy classics if that is what the table came for.
Booking needed?
Sensible for most meals, especially weekends, afternoon tea, groups and race-season plans.
Outdoor seating
A sunlit terrace is part of the offer.
Kids
Baby changing is listed and children are clearly catered for, including child menus/offers at times.
Access
The main restaurant and bathroom are listed as fully accessible via the main entrance.
Parking
The venue points to Delamere Street car park. Do not expect on-site parking.
Price feel
£££. You are paying for the room, brand and long-hours convenience as well as the plate.

How to use it

  • Book when the meal matters, especially weekends and race days.
  • Use breakfast or afternoon tea if you want the room without committing to a full dinner bill.
  • For food-focused visitors, compare it with nearby independents before deciding.
  • For access, use the main entrance and still mention any needs when booking.

What's on and practical notes

Seasonal menus, race-season offers and set menus change through the year. Check current menus before booking for a specific offer.

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

Is The Ivy Chester open for breakfast?

Yes. It opens from breakfast time, with current official hours starting at 08:30 Monday-Friday and 09:00 at weekends.

Does The Ivy Chester do afternoon tea?

Yes. Afternoon tea is part of the Ivy format.

Does The Ivy Chester have outdoor seating?

Yes. A terrace is part of the venue.

Is The Ivy Chester accessible?

Yes. The main restaurant and bathroom are listed as fully accessible via the main entrance.

Is The Ivy Chester independent?

No. It is part of The Ivy Collection.

★ Nearby · 3 places on Newgate Street

Nearby alternatives and add-ons.

Panda Mami 1 min walk · Buffet Restaurant · Newgate Street Panda Mami is a big Newgate Street world buffet, useful for families, teenagers, birthdays and mixed groups who want choice over quiet dining. Rio Brazilian Steakhouse 1 min walk · Brazilian Restaurant · Newgate Street Rio Brazilian Steakhouse is the Newgate Street rodizio restaurant for people who want dinner to arrive in steady, meaty waves. It is useful for groups, birthdays and hungry people who do not want to negotiate a delicate tasting menu. Vegetarians can manage, but this is not really where the vegetables are the headline. The Church Chester Bar & Restaurant 1 min walk · Bar · Newgate Street The Church is a Newgate Street bar and restaurant in a former church, useful for groups, cocktails, dinner and later-night drinks.