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The Sandbar Seafood Shack in Chester
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Seafood counter in Chester Market
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Closed · opens tomorrow at 12pm ££ Check access

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8.3/10
Seafood counter in Chester Market
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Restaurant · Chester Market seafood stall

The Sandbar Seafood Shack

Chester Indoor Market ·CH1 2AR ·0.2 miles from The Cross

A Chester Market seafood counter for fish, chips and seafood plates when the group wants the market setup rather than a full restaurant booking.

Closed · opens tomorrow at 12pm Chester Indoor Market 0.2 miles from The Cross
Best for you need seafood inside Chester Market rather than a full sit-down restaurant and Fish and chips
Good to know Seafood Restaurant on Chester Indoor Market and good for groups
Avoid if you need table service, a quiet dining room or a long restaurant meal.
  • Chester Market
  • Seafood
  • Fish and chips
  • Market food
  • Shared seating

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want seafood inside Chester Market rather than a full sit-down restaurant.
  • Fish and chips, shellfish or a quick market meal are the point of the trip.
  • Your group is using the market because everyone wants different food.
  • You want somewhere central near Northgate, Storyhouse and Exchange Square.
  • You are happy with counter ordering and shared market seating.

Skip it if

  • You want table service, a quiet dining room or a long restaurant meal.
  • You dislike food-hall noise and finding seats at busy times.
  • You need a guaranteed dish, late service or access detail without checking direct first.
  • Seafood smells in a market hall will annoy someone at the table.
  • You are after a cheap chip-shop stop rather than market seafood.

No normal restaurant booking needed for the market-counter setup. Check the official site, Google listing or Chester Market before relying on a specific dish, late visit or access detail.

What it's like

The Sandbar Seafood Shack is the Chester Market seafood stall for fish and chips, shellfish-style plates and casual market meals at Exchange Square.

Seafood counter in Chester Market

The Sandbar Seafood Shack is the seafood option inside Chester Market: counter ordering, shared market seating and a menu that points towards fish and chips, seafood plates and shellfish rather than another burger stop.

That makes it useful when a group is already using the market and one person wants seafood without dragging everyone into a separate restaurant booking.

Worth knowing

Sandbar is a useful specialist stall, not a full restaurant. The appeal is seafood in the middle of a flexible market plan. The caveat is the same as the rest of the market: noise, seating and trader hours need a bit of real-world patience.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.2 miles from The Cross.

Hours

Google currently lists Monday closed, Tuesday-Saturday 12:00-20:00 and Sunday 12:00-19:00. Tripadvisor differs slightly for Saturday and Sunday, so check direct before a late visit.

Food & drink

Seafood and British-style market food. Google and Tripadvisor support the seafood restaurant category; the stall branding and menu boards point to fish and chips and seafood plates.

Access

Tripadvisor lists wheelchair accessible, but check Chester Market or the stall direct if the exact route, seating or toilets matter.

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Hours
Google currently lists Monday closed, Tuesday-Saturday 12:00-20:00 and Sunday 12:00-19:00. Tripadvisor differs slightly for Saturday and Sunday, so check direct before a late visit.
Address
Unit 28, Chester Indoor Market, Exchange Square, Hunter St, Chester CH1 2AR
Pay
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Access
Tripadvisor lists wheelchair accessible, but check Chester Market or the stall direct if the exact route, seating or toilets matter.
Getting there
0.2 miles from The Cross.

Nearby plan

FAQ

Where is The Sandbar Seafood Shack in Chester?

Inside Chester Market at Exchange Square, Unit 28.

What is The Sandbar Seafood Shack best for?

Seafood, fish-and-chip-style meals and casual market food when you do not want a separate restaurant booking.

Do you need to book The Sandbar Seafood Shack?

No for normal market-counter use. Check direct for specific dishes, opening hours or group needs.

Is The Sandbar Seafood Shack good for groups?

It works for groups using Chester Market, especially when people are ordering from different traders.

Is The Sandbar Seafood Shack wheelchair accessible?

Tripadvisor lists wheelchair accessible, but check direct if the exact route, seating or toilets matter.

Updated 30 June 2026. Menus, tickets, events, access and opening times can move around. Check direct before making a special trip. Spotted something wrong?