What types of dishes are served at The Forge?

Among others, The Forge is currently proposing the following dishes on the menu: Menai No 1 Rock Oysters - Per Oyster Cheese Croquettes Wild Venison Scotch Egg

How is The Forge rated?

The Forge is rated 9/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 9.1/10 Service: 8.9/10 Atmosphere: 9.1/10

Can I reserve at The Forge right now?

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What type of cuisine is served at The Forge?

The Forge is identified as offering european cuisine.

Does The Forge apply COVID-19 safety measures?

Yes, The Forge has been identified as applying COVID-19 safety measures. You can reserve your table safely!

Is The Forge open on Sundays?

Yes, The Forge has been identified as opened on Sundays.

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The Forge

Name: The Forge
Address: Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, CH1 1QQ, United Kingdom
Price range: £40 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9

9/10

Grosvenor Park Road, CH1 1QQ ChesterSee map

Average price £40

Race Day Brunch £45

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Extra cleaning services implemented at the tables, toilets and kitchen

Food served only at the table

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MENU Race Day Brunch £45

This preset menu includes: Appetizer + Entrée + Dessert

MICHELIN Guide selection

MICHELIN Guide's Point Of View

A city centre hotel plays host to this smart brasserie with an open kitchen and a buzzy vibe. The emphasis is on British produce, with a glass-...

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Restaurant menu

Chef Mike Peters

Average price £40
Average price
Average price for a meal, calculated on the basis of an appetizer, entrée, and dessert, excluding drinks. The average price is only an indication.

Menai No 1 Rock Oysters - Per Oyster: £4; Tequila, lime / shallot mignonette / sriracha
Cheese Croquettes: £6.5; With Wild Garlic Aioli
Wild Venison Scotch Egg: £6.5; House made brown sauce

Race Day Brunch £45

This preset menu includes: Appetizer + Entrée + Dessert

Dietary options

Gluten free, , , Organic food, Vegan, Vegetarian dishes

Popular dishes

Isle of Man Scallop

£14

Menai No 1 Rock Oysters - Per Oyster

£4

Wild Venison Scotch Egg

£6.5

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Reviews

9/10

Excellent54 reviews

9.1/10

Food

8.9/10

Service

9.1/10

Ambience

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Lisa O.
May 13, 2022 • 1 review
10/10
We enjoyed our meal at The Forge this evening immensely. The food was superb ( and we had a table close to the chefs, was better than the theatre for my hubby) the waiting staff we

Robert H.
April 30, 2022 • 1 review
10/10
We had a fantastic meal at The Forge. The food was sensational and you won’t leave hungry. The service was perfect - the right balance of friendly and helpful. We hope to go again!

Jane S.
April 30, 2022 • 1 review
8.5/10
Great food - has the sharing dish Sirloin steak - we complimented the chefs - despite being very quiet they were short on table staff - when they did attend though they were very good

Tony C.
April 26, 2022 • 1 review
4/10
Massively overpriced. Limited menu with poor service

Jack N.
April 11, 2022 • 1 review
10/10
Phenomenal food with service to match. Extremely well looked after, very keen to come back and try more of the menu. Only a matter of time until this place is swimming in rosettes/stars.

Elvira W.
April 3, 2022 • 1 review
10/10
We went for Sunday roast dinner and were not disappointed. The beef was the best roast beef we had in Chester in recent years!!! We were served by Luigi who was very attentive and

Angie C.
April 2, 2022 • 1 review
10/10
Simply superb! From the moment we arrived we had an amazing evening of fine dining and outstanding service. Mari introduced us to our wonderful evening in style. Food intolerances

Andy C.
April 2, 2022 • 1 review
10/10
Highly recommend this restaurant, could not find fault what so ever with service, food selection and quality as well as atmosphere. Amazing service from Luigi

Ellie P.
March 21, 2022 • 2 reviews
10/10
Amazing food and service as always!

Jacqui D.
March 19, 2022 • 1 review
4.5/10
Slow service, staff seemed to be running round like headless chickens, a couple of dishes were lovely, the special croquette starters and the fresh bread, however the rest of the f

Daniel d.
March 18, 2022 • 1 review
10/10
The most delicious steak we have ever had. Service was very good and staff were very friendly. Atmosphere is great. Will definitely visit the restaurant again!!!

Derrek F.
March 18, 2022 • 1 review
10/10
I was really looking forward to going to the forge, and I must say I was not disappointed at all! Mark and his wife Claude, mike and Mari have mad a dinning experience that is amaz

David M.
March 14, 2022 • 1 review
10/10
Visited the Forge for my wife's birthday and was not disappointed. The restaurant was modern and the attomsohere was vibrant. The food was cooked to perfection as you would expect,

Graham D.
March 7, 2022 • 1 review
9.5/10
The restaurant was fairly busy for a Monday - which was good as we were there for a birthday celebration. Food excellent and very good service - thank you to the delightful lady fr

Gill M.
March 6, 2022 • 1 review
10/10
What a find! First class food and service in a really friendly atmosphere. Luigi’s help was exceptional in helping us choose just the right food and drinks. Can’t wait to go back again.

Susan B.
March 5, 2022 • 1 review
10/10
First time at The Forge. Will definitely be back! Helen our waitress was funny, friendly and the perfect level of attentiveness. The food was absolutely delicious - couldn’t fault

Ann S.
February 26, 2022 • 1 review
10/10
We had a really enjoyable evening with stunning food , exceptional staff who were engaging and attentive, would definitely recommend. Thank you

Davd S.
February 13, 2022 • 1 review
6/10
On arrival our table wasn't ready. Seated in hotel reception and ignored.. Had to go to bar and found better seating ourselves. Very slow service with order. Had to ask for wine li

Pamela R.
February 9, 2022 • 1 review
9/10
Excellent presentation and service , lovely ambience , poor choice of food if vegetarian. Would definitely go again

Lianne M.
February 5, 2022 • 1 review
10/10
An absolutely wonderful evening spent at the forge, the food was truly outstanding. The staff were fantastic and couldn’t do enough for us. We had three courses and every one of th

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Opening time
Open today

Monday

06:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Tuesday

06:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Wednesday

06:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Thursday

06:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Friday

12:00 PM - 02:45 PM

05:30 PM - 09:45 PM

Saturday

12:00 PM - 02:45 PM

05:30 PM - 09:45 PM

Sunday

01:00 PM - 06:00 PM

How to get to the restaurant

Grosvenor Park Road, CH1 1QQ, Chester, United Kingdom

Public transport

Chester Train Station 5 Minute Walk Away

Directions to get there

NCP Pepper Street

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO THE FORGE

Situated in the heart of the historic Roman town of Chester (or Deva as it was 2000 years ago) is the Forge. The Forge is a the latest in a group of extraordinary restaurant and dining experiences by restaurateur and chef Mike Robinson. Continuing Mike’s passion for wild, sustainable British ingredients, and his love of simple cooking over fire and charcoal, The Forge has its kitchen front and centre in the middle of the lovely, elegant space. Incredible dry aged beef and wild venison will be found in the maturation cabinets, awaiting their turn on the amazing forge grill, there to be lovingly grilled and roasted over oak and beech logs.

Head chef Curtis Tonge, a Chester native and passionate chef, heads up the young, vibrant team in the kitchen, combining amazing, wild, sustainable ingredients from land and sea into sumptuous creations that form really memorable eating experiences.

At the Forge we focus on British ingredients, from as close to Chester as possible. Our venison, always a hugely popular part of our menus, is actually harvested from herds on estates that Mike manages to improve biodiversity and deer health – a process we call Farming the Wild.

Seafood is all British, from hand dived scallops to Menai oysters and line caught Cornish brill. In our restaurants, we truly care about sustainability and care of our land and sea, and our menus reflect this. All farmed produce comes from producers with the highest welfare standards.

Old fashioned service is core to our offering, with Restaurant manager Mari Ford ensuring a fabulous experience – from knowledgeable staff to the cocktails served tableside from our amazing cocktail trolley.

Hearty, delicious, great value, amazing service, and really memorable, are some of the goals we look for and we hope you share those feelings when you visit this very different restaurant.

Mike, Mari and the team.

Features

European, , , Contemporary cuisine, Fine Dining, , , , Valentine's Day

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You can reserve the restaurant for a private event (Max. 60 people)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Among others, The Forge is currently proposing the following dishes on the menu:
- Menai No 1 Rock Oysters - Per Oyster
- Cheese Croquettes
- Wild Venison Scotch Egg
The Forge is rated 9/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories:
- Quality of food: 9.1/10
- Service: 8.9/10
- Atmosphere: 9.1/10