TTDC Things to do in Chester
Closed · opens Tuesday at 5pm
The Yard Mediterranean Restaurant in Chester

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★ A mediterranean restaurant

The Yard Mediterranean Restaurant

City Road ·CH1 3AE ·££ ·Mediterranean Restaurant

A City Road Mediterranean restaurant that feels like a deliberate meal, not station-side compromise. Good for groups, small plates and cocktails; book properly.

Closed · opens Tuesday at 5pm City Road 0.5 miles from The Cross
Best for Dinner before heading into town, birthdays, and group meals and It is one of the safer proper-meal picks in this stretch
Good to know Mediterranean Restaurant on City Road and dog-friendly
Avoid if you need hushed fine dining, cheap casual fuel, or one single clear mode.
  • City Road
  • Mediterranean
  • Small plates
  • Cocktails
  • Bottomless brunch
  • Private hire
  • Groups
  • Accessible
  • Near station
  • ££
8.9/10
★ TTDC Score · Reliable
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Go here if...

  • You want a proper restaurant near Chester station and City Road.
  • You like Mediterranean small plates, grills, pasta, fish, steaks, cocktails and wine.
  • You are booking a birthday, group meal, bottomless brunch or private-hire-style night.
  • You want dinner before heading into town without eating in the station.
  • You need a more flexible restaurant than a tiny independent table for two.

Skip it if...

  • You want a hushed fine-dining room.
  • You need the cheapest possible meal near the station.
  • You dislike restaurants that run offers, brunch, events and private hire alongside normal dinner.
  • You want Sunday or Monday certainty; current hours list both closed in the main directory.
  • You are turning up as a group without booking.

Book for dinner, groups, Friday/Saturday, bottomless brunch and race days. Check current offers and menus because the venue says menus change regularly.

What it's like

The Yard is an independent Mediterranean restaurant on City Road, serving changing menus, small plates, mains, cocktails, wines, bottomless brunch and private-hire options near Chester station.

The Yard matters because City Road has plenty of places to stop, but fewer restaurants you would choose deliberately for the meal itself. This is one of the proper-meal answers on the station side.

It is Mediterranean with a modern, flexible setup: small plates, mains, grills, wine, cocktails, bottomless brunch, downstairs/private-hire space and regular offers. That range is useful, but it means you should check what version of The Yard you are booking.

Worth knowing

The Yard is a strong practical restaurant near the station side: independent, bookable, flexible and food-capable. It is not tiny-romantic or cheap-casual, and the best experience depends on booking the right kind of visit.

Plan your visit

Address
26 City Road, Chester CH1 3AE.
Hours
Current directory hours list Monday closed, Tuesday-Thursday 17:00-21:30, Friday lunch and dinner, Saturday 12:00-22:00 and Sunday closed. Check direct for offer days and seasonal changes.
Food
Mediterranean small plates, mains, grills, fish, pasta, steaks, desserts and changing menus.
What to order
Small plates, pork belly bites, steak, Mediterranean fish, pasta, bottomless brunch platter or whatever the current changing menu is doing well.
Booking needed?
Yes, especially for groups, Friday/Saturday, brunch and offers.
Bottomless brunch
Saturday bottomless brunch is listed at 90 minutes with drinks and a sharing platter.
Private hire
Downstairs/private-hire space is part of the offer.
Kids
Child-friendly and children's menu are listed.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating are listed.
Parking
Paid parking options are nearby; do not expect free venue parking.

How to use it

  • Use it as the proper meal before City Road drinks or a walk into town.
  • Check the current menu and offers rather than relying on an old dish.
  • Book if the meal matters, especially with a group.
  • For bottomless brunch, treat it as a social session rather than a quiet lunch.

What's on and practical notes

Offers, bottomless brunch, cocktail masterclasses, private hire and race-day dining can change the feel. Check current listings before choosing the version you want.

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

Where is The Yard in Chester?

It is on City Road, a short walk from Chester station.

What kind of food does The Yard serve?

Mediterranean food with small plates, mains, grills, pasta, fish and changing menus.

Does The Yard do bottomless brunch?

Yes. Saturday bottomless brunch is listed.

Is The Yard good for groups?

Yes. It is one of the more practical City Road options for groups and private hire.

Is The Yard accessible?

Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and restroom are listed.

★ Offers · checked by hand

Offers at The Yard Mediterranean Restaurant

Current offers we could verify from official or direct sources. Check direct before booking around one.

Brunch

1 offer
£39.95 per person

Bottomless Brunch

Saturday · 12pm to 6pm; last booking 4pm

Ninety-minute Saturday bottomless brunch with cocktails, bottled beer, fizz and a sharing platter.

Lunch & set menus

1 offer
2 courses £19.99

Early Bird

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday · Tuesday and Wednesday 5pm to 7pm; Friday and Saturday 12pm to 5pm

Selected early bird menu with two or three courses at fixed prices.

★ Nearby · 3 places on City Road

Nearby alternatives and add-ons.

Gate Of India Restaurant 1 min walk · Indian Restaurant · City Road Gate of India is a city-centre Indian restaurant, useful for curry dinner, group meal and a familiar Chester takeaway-or-sit-down option. Siam Thai & Teppan-Yaki 1 min walk · Thai Restaurant · City Road Siam Thai & Teppan-Yaki is a City Road group-dinner spot near the station, useful for birthdays, families and teppanyaki grill theatre. The Cellar 1 min walk · Bar · City Road The Cellar is an independent beer bar on City Road, a short walk from Chester station, with the sort of cask, keg, cider and bottle list that draws people who care about what is on the pumps. It is lively without being glossy: sport on the screens, regular tap takeovers, pies, pizzas and sharing plates, and a downstairs cellar room for private bookings.
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