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Shrub, Chester, Cheshire

Shrub

4.9
4.9
1235 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • 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 Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    01244 340919
  • Website
    https://shrubchester.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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Menu

1-3 plates per person

mezze

  • 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

                                                                Last updated: 12 September 2024

                                                                What 1,235 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 • Moderate

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • Cheshire

                                                                  Best Overall

                                                                • Cheshire

                                                                  Best Food

                                                                • Cheshire

                                                                  Best Service

                                                                • Cheshire

                                                                  Best Ambience

                                                                • Cheshire

                                                                  Best Value

                                                                • Cheshire

                                                                  Innovative

                                                                • 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

                                                                  Good for business meals

                                                                • Cheshire West and Chester

                                                                  Good for groups

                                                                • Cheshire West and Chester

                                                                  Healthy

                                                                • Cheshire West and Chester

                                                                  Neighbourhood gem

                                                                • Cheshire West and Chester

                                                                  Good for special occasions

                                                                • Cheshire West and Chester

                                                                  Vegetarian-friendly

                                                                • Cheshire West and Chester

                                                                  Lively

                                                                • Cheshire West and Chester

                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Shrub offers an exceptional vegan dining experience with "excellent food and service as always." Guests rave about the "stunningly presented" dishes that are "absolutely stupendous" and "burst with flavor." The diverse menu of small plates allows for a delightful tasting adventure, with "creative recipes" and "outstanding" flavors. The friendly staff ensures an "amazing atmosphere," making Shrub a must-visit, whether you're vegan or not.

                                                                1,235 Reviews

                                                                1. Laura

                                                                  Edmonton

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  I'd highly recommend Shrub - food was deliciously and fairly priced. I had dreams about those artichoke wings! Also the staff were really friendly and helpful. One of my favourite restaurants in Chester

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                                                                2. Vicky

                                                                  London

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Amazing roast dinner! Great service and it’s a beautiful place to be We love the food and decor

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                                                                3. Jayne

                                                                  Cheshire

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  My husband and I were visiting Chester for our 10th wedding anniversary and we're both vegan but usually struggle to find good food to eat where we live. We loved Shrub as soon as we stepped in. The ambience was cosy but each table had its own light so you could see your food! One of my bugbears is eating in the dark. The head waiter brought us a little card for our anniversary and also provided great advice on what to choose from the tapas style menu. The service was discreet and welcoming. The food was some of the best I've ever tasted while eating out - particularly the bhajis, tofu and brussels. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone- non vegans alike because the food was outstanding. Thank you Shrub team for making our anniversary so special.

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                                                                4. OpenTable Diner

                                                                  Cheshire

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 11 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Delicious food and attentive staff. We really enjoyed our meal and will definitely go again.

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                                                                5. Peter

                                                                  South Wales

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 9 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Our first foray into vegetarianism... Fantastic on all counts.

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                                                                6. Greg

                                                                  Cheshire

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 3 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Excellent vegan tortellini in creamy white wine sauce, and 'lamb' rigatoni in spicy tomato sauce.

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                                                                7. Sue

                                                                  Cheshire

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 2 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  We were made to feel very welcome and enjoyed a delicious leisurely lunch. Definitely want to return soon.

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                                                                8. Stephanie

                                                                  Cheshire

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Another great meal at Shrub. The food is out of this world, you can't beat the level of flavour in every dish and I love that it's all plant based. The restaurant always has a very relaxed vibe despite it buzzing with customers and diners.

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                                                                9. Amanda

                                                                  Liverpool

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Fantastic plant based food! As a group of four we ordered lots of small plates and thoroughly enjoyed mixing and matching. Very tasty. Desserts were lovely too

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                                                                10. alice

                                                                  Cheshire

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Always great service and delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the addition of sprouts to the menu for Christmas.

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                Shrub is rated 4.9 stars by 1235 OpenTable diners.

                                                                Shrub does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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                                                                2 people
                                                                19:00
                                                                Booked 15 times today
                                                                Google Map for Shrub

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

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Area
                                                                  Chester
                                                                • 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
                                                                • Price
                                                                  £26 to £40
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  British, International
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Dining
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  None
                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                  Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
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