In a paragraph
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.
What it's like
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.
Glossy brasserie, occasion-safe
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.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.1 miles from The Cross. The venue points to Delamere Street car park. Do not expect on-site parking.
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 & drink
Classic modern British brasserie food, breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, set menus and Sunday roasts at set times. Use it for breakfast, afternoon tea, cocktails, a dressed-up lunch, or the Ivy classics if that is what the table came for.
Access
The main restaurant and bathroom are listed as fully accessible via the main entrance.
7.8 OpenStreetMap - 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.
- Address
- 32 Newgate St, Chester CH1 1DE
- Booking
- Sensible for most meals, especially weekends, afternoon tea, groups and race-season plans.
- Access
- The main restaurant and bathroom are listed as fully accessible via the main entrance.
- Getting there
- 0.1 miles from The Cross. The venue points to Delamere Street car park. Do not expect on-site parking.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby food
Nearby attractions
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.
