Shrub

Name: Shrub
Address: 1-3 Upper Eastgate Row Eastgate Row North, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom, CH1 1LQ
Telephone: 01244 340919
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1273 Reviews

£26 to £40

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Vegan-friendly
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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.

Private dining

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Location
1-3 Upper Eastgate Row, Eastgate Row North, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1LQ
Phone number
01244 340919
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–21:00 Sun 11:00–20:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–00:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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gordal olives£3.75
chilli mix£2.50
crackers | wasabi peas
house pickles£4.00
gherkins | carrots | onions | chillies
focaccia£4.50
extra virgin olive oil | balsamic
hummus£6.25
zhoug | sumac | flatbread
muhammara£6.75
red pepper | walnut | pomegranate | flatbread
beetroot borani£6.25
yoghurt | dukka | dill | flatbread

small plates

padron peppers£5.50
chilli | lime
chermoula couscous£5.50
pomegranate | sesame
tenderstem broccoli£7.50
over coals | tahini sauce | chilli crisp
panzanella£7.50
heritage tomatoes | peppers | crispy capers | crouton
teriyaki tofu£5.50
spring onion | sesame
frickles£6.00
beer batter | curry mayo
onion bhaji£7.75
tamarind | green chutney
bbq courgettes£7.75
tomato sambal | toasted coconut | whipped ginger
artichoke wings£7.75
aleppo sauce | garlic mayo
grilled asparagus£8.50
basil pistou | house ricotta | pangattato
savoy cabbage£7.50
gochujang vinaigrette | whipped tahini | black lime
potato terrine£8.50
salsa verde | shallot cream

pasta + burgers

'lamb' ragu£9.95
rigatoni | spiced tomato sauce | house 'ricotta'
pumpkin tortellini£9.95
creamy wine + miso sauce | paprika oil | sage
gnocchi£9.95
sorrel pesto | sugar snaps | rocket
house burger£9.95
patty | 'cheese' | beef tomato | pickles | baby gem | burger sauce

on the side

fries£4.00
szechuan fries£5.00
spring onion | chilli
cumin 'lamb' fries£6.00
green chutney | chives

sunday roast

only on sunday...obvs

oyster mushroom wellington£16.50
roasties | broccoli | carrots | charred cabbage | seasonal puree | vegan yorkie | gravy

dessert

apple dumplings£7.00
biscoff crumb | ice cream | toffee
chocolate & mint cheesecake£7.50
biscuit base
cookie dough blondie£7.00
vanilla ice cream | chocolate sauce
strawberries & cream£7.00
elderflower | shortbread

What 1,273 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

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Cheshire
Best Overall
Cheshire
Best Food
Cheshire
Best Service
Cheshire
Best Ambience
Cheshire
Best Value
Cheshire
Child-friendly
Cheshire
Innovative
Cheshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Cheshire
Good for groups
Cheshire
Great for creative cocktails
Cheshire
Healthy
Cheshire
Great for outdoor dining
Cheshire
Romantic
Cheshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Cheshire West and Chester
Best Overall
Cheshire West and Chester
Best Food
Cheshire West and Chester
Best Service
Cheshire West and Chester
Best Ambience
Cheshire West and Chester
Best Value
Cheshire West and Chester
Great for brunch
Cheshire West and Chester
Good for business meals
Cheshire West and Chester
Good for groups
Cheshire West and Chester
Great for creative cocktails
Cheshire West and Chester
Healthy
Cheshire West and Chester
Neighbourhood gem
Cheshire West and Chester
Great for fine wines
Cheshire West and Chester
Romantic
Cheshire West and Chester
Good for special occasions
Cheshire West and Chester
Vegetarian-friendly
Cheshire West and Chester
Lively
Cheshire West and Chester
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Review summary

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Shrub in Chester offers a "fantastic plant-based, inventive menu" that impresses both vegans and non-vegans alike. Guests rave about the "absolutely delicious" small plates and the "beautiful presentation" of dishes. The "friendly and attentive" staff enhance the dining experience, making it a top choice for flavorful, vegan dining.

1,273 Reviews

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NatalieG
Cheshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was brilliant and food amazing . Would definite go back
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Miranda
Lancashire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Would definitely go back next time I visit Chester.
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Laura
Manchester3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stunning food as usual and brilliant service and ambiance after a busy work week.
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Amanda
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second visit to Shrub, highly recommend. Staff friendly and welcoming. Nice decor, comfortable surroundings. Comprehensive drinks list. Most importantly delicious food. Group of four we had seven small plates and one main between us. Stand out dishes were the artichoke wings and lamb fries. Planning on trying the Sunday lunch next visit.
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Helen
Cheshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time we've been to Shrub, and it was equally as good. We took our family, one of which is a vegetarian coeliac. It was the first time she has been able to eat and relax knowing all the food was suitable for her with no worry of cross contamination. We will be back 😍.
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Claire
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous food and lovely staff, we had a brilliant lunch
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David
Cheshire1 review
4.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent and food was very good, especially the mains.
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Ellie
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were perfect as always! Had the mushroom wellington Sunday roast and the brussel sprouts as a side, which were to die for.
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Meurig
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best time at Shrub! The food was incredible, we would highly recommend the spouts. Great value for money with high quality. The young lady who served us was very friendly and great at her job. We will 100% come again.
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David
Cheshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very nice, service was attentive and kind. Margarita was a bit small. Veggie burger from a meat eater was very nice as was the cheesecake. Artichoke and Tofu was very tasty. Would recommend
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Shrub is rated 4.9 stars by 1273 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

1-3 Upper Eastgate Row, Eastgate Row North, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1LQ

Additional information

Phone number
01244 340919
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–21:00 Sun 11:00–20:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–00:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Gift card

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Shrub

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mezze

gordal olives£3.75

chilli mix£2.50

house pickles£4.00

focaccia£4.50

hummus£6.25

muhammara£6.75

beetroot borani£6.25

small plates

padron peppers£5.50

chermoula couscous£5.50

tenderstem broccoli£7.50

panzanella£7.50

teriyaki tofu£5.50

frickles£6.00

onion bhaji£7.75

bbq courgettes£7.75

artichoke wings£7.75

grilled asparagus£8.50

savoy cabbage£7.50

potato terrine£8.50

pasta + burgers

'lamb' ragu£9.95

pumpkin tortellini£9.95

gnocchi£9.95

house burger£9.95

on the side

fries£4.00

szechuan fries£5.00

cumin 'lamb' fries£6.00

sunday roast

oyster mushroom wellington£16.50

dessert

apple dumplings£7.00

chocolate & mint cheesecake£7.50

cookie dough blondie£7.00

strawberries & cream£7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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