Pickles (previously Chester Beer & Wine)

You'll find Pickles tucked away on Handbridge—that quietly confident bit of Chester where locals actually hang out rather than tourists. It's the kind of place where they've clearly thought hard about what goes on the list, picking wines that feel alive and interesting rather than just expensive. The space has that effortless cool about it: unpretentious, unfussy, somewhere you can genuinely relax with a glass of natural wine and some proper company. Whether you're a wine obsessive or someone who just wants something that tastes better than the usual suspects, this is where Chester's discerning drinkers have congregated. The 4.9 rating isn't an accident—people actually care about this place.