What it's like
Twenty Eight is now a refurbished lounge inside Chef's Table on Pepper Street Row, offering champagne, cocktails, wines, oysters, caviar, seasonal small plates and lounge signatures.
Twenty Eight needs a current read, because the name carries older restaurant expectations. The present version is a lounge inside Chef's Table on Pepper Street Row: softer lighting, champagne, cocktails, wines, oysters, caviar, snacks and seasonal plates.
That makes it more of a linger-over-good-things evening than a straightforward dinner booking. Food still matters, but the room is also about drinks, pacing and the Chef's Table orbit.
Worth knowing
Twenty Eight is interesting because it has changed. Treat it as the current lounge inside Chef's Table, not a frozen memory of the old small-plates restaurant. Book for the new brief and it makes far more sense.
Plan your visit
- Address
- 7 Pepper Street Row, Chester CH1 1EA, inside Chef's Table.
- Hours
- Current website copy says open from 18:00 Wednesday-Saturday. Directory lunch/Sunday data may reflect older or broader listings, so check direct.
- Food
- Oysters, caviar, curated snacks, small plates, salads, seasonal on-toast dishes and lounge signatures.
- What to order
- Champagne, cocktails, oysters, caviar, lobster tail thermidor, on-toast dishes, small plates or a smart snack-and-wine plan.
- Booking needed?
- Yes. This is not a casual fallback.
- Kids
- Not listed as good for children and no children's menu is listed.
- Dogs
- Dog-friendly is listed in some places, but check direct because the lounge format may affect where dogs can sit.
- Outdoor seating
- Outdoor seating is not clear enough to promise.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and restroom are listed.
- Price feel
- £££. Champagne, caviar and lounge dishes are not budget territory.
How to use it
- Check the current menu and opening before booking.
- Use it for evening drinks and plates rather than a quick lunch.
- Book if you want a specific table or date-night plan.
- If you need a fuller restaurant meal, compare it with Chef's Table, Artezzan, Opera or The Forge nearby.
What's on and practical notes
Producer evenings, wine/champagne activity and Chef's Table-linked events may shape availability. Check current listings before planning around a specific experience.
No checked TTDC event listings for this place right now. Check its own listings before building a visit around an event.
Nearby plan
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FAQ
Where is Twenty Eight in Chester?
It is on Pepper Street Row, inside Chef's Table.
Is Twenty Eight still a restaurant?
It is best treated as a lounge with drinks, snacks and seasonal plates rather than the old straightforward restaurant format.
When is Twenty Eight open?
The current website says from 18:00 Wednesday-Saturday. Check direct before planning lunch or Sunday.
Is Twenty Eight good for children?
No. It is not listed as child-focused and no children's menu is listed.
Is Twenty Eight accessible?
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and restroom are listed.
Nearby alternatives and add-ons.
AMNI AMNI is the Pepper Street Indian restaurant for a more polished curry night than the usual fallback. It suits groups, dinner plans and anyone who wants Indian food in the middle of town without defaulting to the nearest takeaway menu. Keep it for a proper sit-down rather than a quick bite. 
Artezzan Restaurant & Bar Artezzan is a Pepper Street Mediterranean restaurant and bar, useful for group dinners, cocktails, date nights and a polished central meal. 
Chester Roman Gardens Chester Roman Gardens sit between Pepper Street and the city walls, useful for a free walk, first-timers and a quick Roman add-on.