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Popcorn, Chester,

Popcorn

4.2
4.2
18 Reviews
£25 and under
British
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Hi! If you're looking to secure a table at one of our busier times then we do recommend booking.
However...our bar atmosphere is very well looked after and we invite walk-ins all day and night, so feel free to put your phone away and head straight in. NO BOOKING NO PROBLEM! :)

The history behind Popcorn, is something of a love story. Should Shakespeare still be alive, he would have had two muses’ apparent, right before his eyes.
Ben, and his cuddly friend, Steve, have been well known around Chester for many, many….. many, years. Yep, we can never really get away from them, no matter how much that we try.

Perhaps it is just due to their inbuilt likeability. It is something you don’t get often in people. And god knows, these two have been trying to get it for some time.

In the mean time, they have been building up, and running, some of the best and greatest bars that Chester has ever seen. Bringing a new life to a city that was crying out for it.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    British

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 11:00–02:00

  • Phone number

    01244 323356

  • Website

    http://popcornbar.co.uk/

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Location

    1 The Exchange St. John Street Chester, CH1 1DA

  • Area

    Chester

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Additional

    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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  1. CR

    CraigR

    Cheshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Just not my thing I’m afraid . Not made to feel welcome , it seemed chaotic , even though we had booked to eat ( I was told the food is good ) we were given just a drinks menu , no staff readily available to help so we just left .

  2. D

    Dawny

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 March 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience1

    No food how annoying I never read to tthe end of my email, from open table... as I booked at Popcorn which I never seen no notification about kitchen closure .as we came last year we really enjoyed the food and the menu was still the same!!! Popcorn needs yo be more percific on their website, totally ruined mothers day as then we couldn't get in anywhere

  3. OL

    OLIVIA

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 March 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Table service was fast and the girls who served us were lovely. There was a good vibe and good tunes on

  4. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 February 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing service!

  5. G

    Gail

    Cheshire

    44 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Great, lively place staff very friendly and offered good service we just had drinks no food.

  6. JB

    JulieB

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely atmosphere and food. Great friendly staff and good value

  7. NW

    NicolaW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 October 2021

    overall3food4service5ambience4

    Food was lovely, was just a bit disappointed that the menu online was not the current menu and I was looking forward to the vegan fish and chips but couldn't have it. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

  8. AB

    AnnieB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2021

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Arancini balls were amazing. Babaganoush - pitta needed to be toasted and it had come straight out of the fridge so was too cold. Tacos and sea bream were delicious. Service was ok. Loved the look and the feel of the place. We should have asked to move as we were right by the door and it didn't close properly so there was a draught.

  9. DG

    DavidGM

    Cheshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went to Popcorn in a quieter night for Chester than normal - and were invited by the hosts to sit in The Gold Room. Amazing cocktails, an almost private area with not that loud music that makes it easier to have a conversation with friends. Really good attention from the waiters.

  10. RF

    RebeccaF

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Lovely afternoon spent there food drinks and service lovely

  11. E

    Ellie

    Cheshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We came to popcorn for a few drinks before a meal elsewhere. Lovely atmosphere, outdoor seating but blankets were provided. Service good as usual

  12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 September 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Visited after a day at the races, really nice vibe, great music, lovely cocktails. Staff were really friendly and helpful when we asked to move inside when it got a bit chilly outside and were really attentive to our group! Thank you :)

  13. MV

    MillieV

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 September 2021

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    I was surprised at how good the filet steak was- and cooked perfectly! We were sat at a bar top which was a bit awkward for eating when lots of people just drinking had the actual tables. servers were friendly but it was very busy due to the races so they didn’t come over as often as we’d have liked. Overall will definitely come back!

  14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 September 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    We went on a Saturday lunch and the venue was surprisingly quiet! The young staff were so friendly and helpful. One of the waitresses made such an effort with my daughter that really warmed my heart. The food was delicious with lots of vegan/veggie options. Can't wit to come back!

  15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Birmingham

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 August 2021

    overall1food1service4ambience4

    Worst breakfast we have ever had under cooked mushrooms tasteless tomato undercooked eggs. Massively disappointed and will not return.

  16. CG

    ChloeGilmour

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 August 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great music and atmosphere. Staff were so lovely and friendly!

  17. SH

    SarahH

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 August 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service & food, only fault is toilet area needs improvement

  18. E

    Etienne

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 August 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A bar/restaurant with a very cool, casual vibe. All the staff are friendly and very helpful.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables

FAQs

Popcorn is rated 4.2 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Popcorn

1 The Exchange St. John Street Chester, CH1 1DA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area

    Chester

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 11:00–02:00

  • Cuisines

    British

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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