Food and drink

The best of Cheshire's food and drink scene came together at the Taste Cheshire Awards.

Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards celebrates region's top talents

A funding page has been set up to help the people behind the fire-hit Cavern of the Curious Gnome in Bridge Street, Chester.

A funding page has been set up to help the people behind the fire-hit Cavern of the Curious Gnome in Bridge Street, Chester.

Thousands raised for Chester city centre pub hit by fire

Steam locomotive 34067 Tangmere seen hauling The Northern Belle south over Ais Gill Viaduct along the Settle-Carlisle Railway in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Steam locomotive 34067 Tangmere seen hauling The Northern Belle south over Ais Gill Viaduct along the Settle-Carlisle Railway in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

All aboard as opulent Northern Belle departs Chester for stunning trip

Tantalise your tastebuds as a feast of freshly cooked food from all the world will be available at Knutsford Makers Market this Sunday

Tantalise your tastebuds as a feast of freshly cooked food from all the world will be available at Knutsford Makers Market this Sunday

Makers Market returns to Cheshire town with 160 artisan stalls

New restaurant offering 'mouth-watering' food is set to open in Stockton Heath

New restaurant offering 'mouth-watering' food is set to open in Stockton Heath

New restaurant offering 'mouth-watering' food is set to open in Cheshire village

Tesco has urged customers who have purchased the affected products to

Tesco has urged customers who have purchased the affected products to

Tesco warns 'do not eat' and recalls mince pies as product may contain dry glue

That Beer Place owners Dale and Lisa Lord.

That Beer Place owners Dale and Lisa Lord.

That Beer Place Chester scoops national CAMRA award

Last year's winner Jamie Russo from Redcloak Fish Bar.

Last year's winner Jamie Russo from Redcloak Fish Bar.

Young employee at fish and chip shop in Chester in running for national award

The Vines at Carden Park Hotel has been handed a three-Rosette rating.

The Vines at Carden Park Hotel has been handed a three-Rosette rating.

Joy at Cheshire restaurant's AA three-Rosette rating

Dog and Pickle owners to take on former Frankie and Benny's site

Sextons Village Bakery is set to close its site in Penketh

Sextons Village Bakery is set to close its site in Penketh

Popular family-run Cheshire town bakery announces shock closure

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies

'Do not eat': Co-op removes item from shelves over Salmonella fears

The CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2025 has been published today.

The CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2025 has been published today.

Here are the Chester pubs featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2025

Carden Arms bar assistant Savannah Gibson serves up a perfect pint.

Carden Arms bar assistant Savannah Gibson serves up a perfect pint.

Popular village pub celebrates seven consecutive years in Good Beer Guide

Burger King opens in Northwich on Monday

Burger King opens in Northwich on Monday

Burger King to give away 1,000 free burgers on Cheshire West restaurant's opening day

The plans on Watergate Street have been approved. Picture: Google.

The plans on Watergate Street have been approved. Picture: Google.

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Holiday lets approved for Chester city centre despite pub's objection

A range of beers from brewers around the world will be available from next month.

A range of beers from brewers around the world will be available from next month.

Wetherspoon pubs in Cheshire West set to host Beer Festival

The Makers Market will be in Chester next month.

The Makers Market will be in Chester next month.

Makers Market to bring artisan stalls to Chester city centre

The three Cheshire venues celebrating at the AA Hospitality Awards 2024

The three Cheshire venues celebrating at the AA Hospitality Awards 2024

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The three Cheshire venues celebrating at the AA Hospitality Awards 2024

Eastham Ferry Hotel

Eastham Ferry Hotel

Hotel announces launch dates after two-year refurbishment

One of the first class dining carriages.

One of the first class dining carriages.

Trip to Chester Christmas market along Settle Carlisle line planned

A high street style shopping strip called The Avenue will feature a selection of retailers

A high street style shopping strip called The Avenue will feature a selection of retailers

Greggs and Wetherspoon among 20 outlets coming to Manchester Airport's new Terminal 2

Wirral steak house announces opening date for second venue

Wirral steak house announces opening date for second venue

Wirral steak house announces opening date for second venue

A glimpse of the new Hulsons shop in Chester

A glimpse of the new Hulsons shop in Chester

Popular butchers in Mold confirms opening date for new branch in Chester

Turtle Bay has confirmed its new location's opening date

Turtle Bay has confirmed its new location's opening date

Turtle Bay confirms opening date as staff search gets underway

Chester Food & Craft Festival.

Chester Food & Craft Festival.

Artisan market returns to city centre venue

The Forge has thrown its hat into the ring as the Good Food Guide search for the country's best roast.

The Forge has thrown its hat into the ring as the Good Food Guide search for the country's best roast.

Top Chester restaurant vying for shot at Good Food Guide's Best Sunday Roast

Nisha Katona, founder of Mowgli, has been overwhelmed by the warmth from the Knutsford community for her new restaurant

Nisha Katona, founder of Mowgli, has been overwhelmed by the warmth from the Knutsford community for her new restaurant

Mowgli restaurant founder Nisha Katona 'truly humbled' by warm Cheshire welcome

TGI Fridays owner Hostmore revealed that UK sales have fallen by more than a 10th this year, compared with last year

TGI Fridays owner Hostmore revealed that UK sales have fallen by more than a 10th this year, compared with last year

Administrators 'on standby' at TGI Fridays UK, reports suggest

What's your go-to drink at your local Wetherspoon pub?

What's your go-to drink at your local Wetherspoon pub?

Wetherspoon to cut drink prices this week with a pint for under £2 - full list

The Swan, Tarporley

The Swan, Tarporley

Popular 'Swanderland' festive schedule returns

The Caribbean Flamingo Cocktail in front of its namesake.

The Caribbean Flamingo Cocktail in front of its namesake.

Turtle Bay announce unique Chester cocktail inspired by colourful Zoo residents

Felix Shore and Anna Roseblade have opened new restaurant 209 in Farndon.

Felix Shore and Anna Roseblade have opened new restaurant 209 in Farndon.

Husband-and-wife team open 'dream' bistro in village near Chester

Terrarium in Tarporley

Terrarium in Tarporley

'Amazing' first week for small plates restaurant funded by the community

Elaine and Graham Prescott welcoming customers to their new farm shop

Elaine and Graham Prescott welcoming customers to their new farm shop

Freshly baked bread and creamy butter among Cheshire produce on sale at new farm shop

A new bar could be opening up on Banks Road in West Kirby. Credit: Google Street View

A new bar could be opening up on Banks Road in West Kirby. Credit: Google Street View

Former West Kirby restaurant could be turned into new bar

Burger King on Chester Retail Park.

Burger King on Chester Retail Park.

Chester: Plan lodged to keep Burger King open 24 hours a day

Greene King pubs are offering £2 pints.

Greene King pubs are offering £2 pints.

Here are the Greene King pubs where you can claim a £2 pint this month

Rooftop Social Club will be opening up on the top of the Pepper Street multi-storey car park.

Rooftop Social Club will be opening up on the top of the Pepper Street multi-storey car park.

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Chester: Car park rooftop leisure hub to open next month

Chester Makers Market returns this weekend.

Chester Makers Market returns this weekend.

Cultural attractions

Chester Makers Market returns to city centre this weekend

Aiden Byrne is looking to open a new restaurant in Knutsford

Aiden Byrne is looking to open a new restaurant in Knutsford

Great British Menu star chef announces plans for new Cheshire restaurant

Panda Mami, Chester.

Panda Mami, Chester.

Chester Asian restaurant claims national award despite evacuation at ceremony

Standard readers tell us which long-lost pubs they'd bring back

Standard readers tell us which long-lost pubs they'd bring back

Standard readers tell us which long-lost pubs they'd bring back

The Eastham Ferry Pub, (renamed Eastham Ferry Hotel) located on Ferry Road will reopen in October

The Eastham Ferry Pub, (renamed Eastham Ferry Hotel) located on Ferry Road will reopen in October

Eastham Ferry Pub announces reopening date after two-year refurbishment

Chef Gary Usher is set to open a bakery in Chester.

Chef Gary Usher is set to open a bakery in Chester.

Bakery from chef Gary Usher offering free 'practice bake' items

Whatever Brands is recalling five Oreo products - see which ones below.

Whatever Brands is recalling five Oreo products - see which ones below.

Oreo products recalled and 'do not eat' warning issued due to health risk

Morley Nurseries is opening a new farm shop to showcase local produce

Morley Nurseries is opening a new farm shop to showcase local produce

Free tastings and goody bags celebrate opening of new Cheshire farm shop

The Sculpts design business has opened a new store at Manchester Airport

The Sculpts design business has opened a new store at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport welcomes new design shop The Sculpts and Italian restaurant

Tiers of joy, courtesy of Ginger and Pickles.

Tiers of joy, courtesy of Ginger and Pickles.

Afternoon tea, and beforenoon tea, and a few extras at Ginger & Pickles

Annette Williams took this photo of the Sunrise Solstice sunrise in Rhyl

Annette Williams took this photo of the Sunrise Solstice sunrise in Rhyl

Cultural attractions

9 places for families on a budget to visit in Rhyl & Prestatyn this Bank Holiday!

The Ship Inn in New Brighton

The Ship Inn in New Brighton

Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to six Wirral establishments

Tree planting at Snugburys ice cream farm.

Tree planting at Snugburys ice cream farm.

Why customers could soon be able to enjoy new flavours at ice cream farm in Cheshire

GCSE students can celebrate results day on August 22, 2024 with free and discounted food at Nando's, TGI Friday's, Chiquito and more

GCSE students can celebrate results day on August 22, 2024 with free and discounted food at Nando's, TGI Friday's, Chiquito and more

GCSE Results 2024

GCSE results day freebies and discounts at TGI Friday's, Bella Italia and more

Terrarium will open in September

Terrarium will open in September

Craft beer bar confirms opening date of new high street restaurant