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The Oakfield, Chester, Cheshire

The Oakfield

4.4
4.4
3712 Reviews
£25 and under
International
Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1LH

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Child-friendly
The Oakfield is set in a stunning property at the heart of Chester Zoo, making this a truly unique contemporary British pub.

With pride and passion we’ll be serving freshly prepared locally sourced food and hand-picked beers, wines and spirits. The Oakfield has been lovingly restored and our new garden room offers incredible views of our award winning gardens.

So, whether you are enjoying a day at the zoo or want to pop in for lunch you’ll get a warm welcome from our team.*

*Usual zoo admission fees apply but our members can visit as often as they wish.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 10:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    01244 389710
  • Website
    http://www.theoakfield.org/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Finchett

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea - MUST be booked 48 hours in advance

    £25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    ***Please note: Bookings must be made 48 hours in advance and full prepayment is required at the time of booking. This is non refundable, non transferable.*** In the comfortable surroundings of The Oakfield, you shall be welcomed with freshly prepared sandwiches, freshly baked plain and currant scones, a selection of classic cakes, pastries and macaroons. This sumptuous selection shall be accompanied by the finest of teas, coffees or herbal infusions.

Menu

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What 3,712 people are saying

The Oakfield reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Great for brunch

  • Cheshire

    Child-friendly

  • Cheshire

    Most Booked

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Great for brunch

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oakfield offers "fantastic food" and "superb service" in a "beautiful setting" within Chester Zoo. Guests praise its "delicious, creative, and healthy" cuisine, attentive staff, and ability to accommodate dietary needs. While some mention slow service, most recommend the "amazing atmosphere" and "great value for money," especially with special offers.

3,712 Reviews

  1. Claire

    Cheshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat here whenever we visit the zoo and the food is always lovely However today was exceptional The wild garlic soup was beautiful - we both had this and thought it was lovely along with the bread which was soooo nice Then we had both ordered the Cumberland sausage and mash - omg this was something else. It looked fantastic and tasted even better The sausage was very tasty, the mash and cabbage were beautiful and the gravy was delicious then the little crisy onions on top just finished it off perfectly Would highly recommend eating here we have never had a bad meal If you visit on a Sunday their Sunday lunch is one of the nicest I’ve ever had

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  2. Akshay

    Cheshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Came here after checking the menu online but after we arrived, we were given a different menu which was quite surprising as the things we wanted to have wasnt there on the presented menu.

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  3. Gary

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service well worth visiting..

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  4. Ellen

    Liverpool1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food amazing and good quality, service really good

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  5. Mark

    Cheshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent Sunday Lunch for five. Loved the location, food and service.

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  6. Damian

    Cheshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food & drink and really nice venue. I would highly recommend.

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  7. susan

    Cheshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was superb We have visited a few times and each time it has been very good and have had any issues

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  8. Susan

    Cheshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Oakfield is a very pleasant place to have lunch with a good choice of food, including the children’s menu. The service is good.

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  9. Helen

    Cheshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited lots of times, nothing to fault, great value, lovely service from walking in, food always spot on for us, fresh tasty and generous portions with excellent gravy and sauces.

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  10. Chris

    Cheshire5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant in a beautiful old house with a modern conservatory. Food was good and competitively priced. A quiet oasis on a very busy day in the school holidays!

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FAQs

The Oakfield is rated 4.4 stars by 3712 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Cheshire
  4. Cheshire West and Chester
  5. Chester

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Oakfield

Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1LH

Additional information

  • Area
    Chester
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 10:00–23:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Finchett
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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