BONOBO Bar & Canteen

You'll find yourself on one of Chester's best stretches—that cobbled run where the medieval meets the modern—and BONOBO slots in perfectly. It's the kind of place where you can roll in for an after-work drink and end up staying for dinner, or vice versa. The vibe is relaxed but polished; they've nailed that tricky balance of feeling special without trying too hard. The cocktail list shows genuine craft, and the grill menu knows what it's doing—expect proper cuts and technique that doesn't apologise. It's become a proper local favourite, which tells you everything about how they're running things.