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Shrub

4.9 (1663)
£26 to £40
British
1-3 Upper Eastgate Row, Eastgate Row North, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1LQ

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Shrub

4.9
£26 to £40
British
Chester

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Vegan-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Welcome to Shrub.
Modern Cafe Culture in the heart of Chester.
Whether it's a coffee in the morning, a light lunch on the terrace with a glass of wine from our eclectic selection, to an intimate dinner for two in the restaurant, we aim to offer something for everyone at every time of the day.
If you're not hungry join us for drinks in our bar area where you can sample some of our delicious in house cocktails.
Whatever the time, whatever the occasion we look forward to seeing you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pete Ellis
  • Catering
    Various choices and bespoke menus available on request for exclusive hire.<br />External catering available for private parties of 20 or more or weddings and parties of up to 150. Covering across the UK.
  • Private party facilities
    We have an upstairs private hire room for up to 45 people, please email inquire. We also have exclusive hire options for the whole venue, including our terrace, bar & dining room for up to 150 people.
  • Area
    Chester
  • Cross street
    Chester City Centre Cross
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public transport
    Full city centre offering
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Shrub.

4.9

4.9
(1663)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Best Overall

  • Cheshire

    Best Food

  • Cheshire

    Best Service

  • Cheshire

    Best Ambience

  • Cheshire

    Best Value

  • Cheshire

    Innovative

  • Cheshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cheshire

    Good for groups

  • Cheshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cheshire

    Healthy

  • Cheshire

    Hot spot

  • Cheshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Cheshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Chester

    Best Overall

  • Chester

    Best Food

  • Chester

    Best Service

  • Chester

    Best Ambience

  • Chester

    Best Value

  • Chester

    Great for brunch

  • Chester

    Good for business meals

  • Chester

    Kid-friendly

  • Chester

    Good for groups

  • Chester

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Chester

    Healthy

  • Chester

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Chester

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Chester

    Good for special occasions

  • Chester

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Chester

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shrub is a standout vegan restaurant in Chester, lauded for its "incredible flavors," "fantastic atmosphere," and "friendly, attentive staff." Diners rave about the "creative vegan food," "beautiful presentation," and "reasonable prices." The venue is praised for its "amazing Sunday roast" and "gorgeous cocktails." An "absolute gem" for plant-based and non-vegan guests alike.
1,663 Reviews
  1. Francesca

    Cheshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shrub is one of our favourite places to eat! The food is delicious and the staff are always so lovely and friendly. Highly recommend for vegans and vegetarians or even if you just fancy something different :) we love it!

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  2. phil

    Cheshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant was very cold this time, with most people keeping their jumpers and coats on. They have changed menu items lately, which are not as good as some of the ones they have replaced. The burger was very disappointing, being very dry and overcooked. Service and friendliness of the staff was excellent as usual. Not quite our No.1 go to restaurant at the moment sadly.

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  3. tim

    Cheshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We accidentally booked this vegan/veg only restaurant (we are not vegan/vegetarian) but had a nice meal anyway. Attentive staff and nice food. Maybe more high protein dishes would be a small improvement, but the dishes on offer were very flavoursome.

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  4. Clare

    Manchester/Greater Manchester2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food, wonderful service and central location. Would definitely one back if visiting Chester again.

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  5. Adele

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible everytime.. service is always 10/10 so welcoming and even gave my Mum a hand written birthday card from the team. Food is insanely good and that’s a huge compliment from someone who ordinarily avoids vegetables at all costs haha!

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  6. Andrew

    Herefordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I've eaten at Shrub several times now. As always, there's friendly service, interesting and creative vegan food and the price is very reasonable. Compared to other vegan restaurants, and I'm glad there are more and more appearing, Shrub is amongst the very best I've visited.

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  7. Wendy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My second visit within a couple of months to a restaurant in a town an hour from home. Says it all. Small-ish menu and all food presented beautifully and so incredibly tasty. I cook and eat vegetarian at home but this is plant based cooking at the highest level. Hard to describe just how tasty all the dishes were.

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  8. Donna

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food service and environment, top notch!! Will 100% be back

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  9. John

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’re not vegetarian but thought the food was amazing

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  10. Jon

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my third visit, and it certainly won’t be my last! My first visit was just for drinks on the terrace, and after returning twice for food, I can honestly say this place is something special. The atmosphere is fantastic — warm, welcoming and full of character. The staff are incredibly friendly, attentive and helpful, making the whole experience even better. The food is absolutely outstanding. The vegetables are undoubtedly the stars of the show, with incredible flavours, beautiful presentation and so much thought put into every dish. As a meat eater, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a menu without meat, but I can honestly say I didn’t miss it for a second! Everything about this place makes you want to come back, from the atmosphere and service to the quality and creativity of the food. I’ll definitely be returning again and again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience — an absolute gem!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pete Ellis
  • Catering
    Various choices and bespoke menus available on request for exclusive hire.<br />External catering available for private parties of 20 or more or weddings and parties of up to 150. Covering across the UK.
  • Private party facilities
    We have an upstairs private hire room for up to 45 people, please email inquire. We also have exclusive hire options for the whole venue, including our terrace, bar & dining room for up to 150 people.
  • Area
    Chester
  • Cross street
    Chester City Centre Cross
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public transport
    Full city centre offering
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
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FAQs

Sunday is a favourite for Shrub’s much-praised Sunday roast, it’s repeatedly recommended by guests for a special, comforting meal.

Yes, Shrub welcomes private gatherings and offers an upstairs room space used for events, with the team supporting planning and visits to the space.

Portions are tapas-style small plates meant for sharing, guests commonly report that 3–4 plates each, or about six plates between two, makes a satisfying meal.

Yes, the menu is dynamic, with dishes coming and going seasonally and favourites sometimes returning to the menu.

Yes, Shrub’s cosy, attentive service and celebration-friendly atmosphere make it well suited to anniversaries and special evenings.

Yes, Shrub has outdoor seating: the restaurant description and multiple guests mention a terrace/Rows seating that many people enjoy for lunch or drinks.

Yes, guests have phoned ahead to discuss allergies and dietary needs, and staff have prepared menus and marked dishes accordingly, so it's possible to make dietary or allergy requests in advance.

Shrub feels warm, cosy and relaxed, a modern café-style spot with a bar area and a terrace, where guests praise the friendly service, chilled vibe and inviting dining rooms.

Dogs are welcome on the outdoor seating and have been accommodated in the bar area, guests report dining with their dogs on the terrace and being seated in the bar when bringing a dog.

Casual dress, comfortable, nothing formal is expected when you visit Shrub.

Shrub is especially lovely on Sunday lunchtime, guests regularly praise the Sunday roast and the relaxed, ideal Sunday-lunch atmosphere, often enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the Rows.

Yes, guests report a meal deal (three small plates each plus a bottle of wine for £50), and Shrub also offers private-event dining in an upstairs room for celebrations and parties.

You can dine in Shrub’s main indoor dining room, sit in the bar area, or enjoy outdoor seating on the terrace/Rows, there’s also an upstairs room used for private parties and events.

Yes, Shrub is family-friendly: high chairs are available, there’s a separate child’s menu, and a baby-changing area upstairs, with staff described as welcoming to families.

Yes, Shrub serves alcohol: the venue offers in-house cocktails, a thoughtful wine list and beers, and guests often praise the cocktails and wine choices.

Yes, dogs are welcome on the terrace and in the bar area; guests describe dining with dogs there and staff making space and being accommodating.

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Shrub

4.9
£26 to £40
British
Chester

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
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