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The Oakfield, Chester, Cheshire

The Oakfield

4.4
4.4
3617 Reviews
£25 and under
International

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2 people
20:00
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Finchett

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea - MUST be booked 48 hours in advance

    £18.95 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.

What 3,617 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Child-friendly

  • Cheshire

    Healthy

  • Cheshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cheshire

    Most Booked

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Best Value

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Great for brunch

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Healthy

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oakfield delights with its "amazing food," "friendly staff," and "beautiful setting" in Chester Zoo. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "delicious meals," including standout dishes like fish and chips. While occasional service hiccups occur, the overall experience remains "highly recommended," making it a perfect spot for family-friendly dining.
3,617 Reviews
  1. Emma

    Cheshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting. Service wonderful - friendly, attentive (but not intrusive) and very efficient. Food very nice and large portions. Value was definitely 5 stars as we dined on a special offer with 2 for 1 on main courses and a special offer on house wine. The final bill was therefore super reasonable.

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  2. John

    Cheshire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The first course was very nice and we had high expectations for the main course. Two of us chose fish and chips and having seen the plates of nearby diners we were looking forward to a hearty meal. Imagine our disappointment when two plates arrived with a fish that could be described as a minnow in batter. Apparently because two of us had ordered the same meal and it was on a two for one offer the size of the dish had been halved. Immediately we challenged this and it was rectified by supplying two further plates of fish and chips. Very disappointing that a lovely restaurant goes to such lengths with patrons. We have eaten regularly at this restaurant and this wasn’t the standard we expected. Be aware when ordering when this deal is offered as you will be short changed. You may also notice that there has been considerable increases in the price of the meals.

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  3. julie

    VIP

    Cheshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a quiet day service was very good and an added bonus there is a 2 for 1 offer on at the moment

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  4. Eleanor

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Chester zoo for my boyfriends 30th and took our baby, staff were so friendly and great with the little one. So attentive to us even when the room started to get busier. Food was fantastic, we both had the steak burgers and I wanted another one!!

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  5. Bernice

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, plenty of food and could had more if wanted . The whole family enjoyed the afternoon tea . Value for money .

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  6. Neil

    Cheshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous. Superb food, excellent service & brilliant value for money.

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  7. Kim

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent by people who were very polite and friendly. Each course arrived quickly and was at the right temperature. The quality of the food was very good and worth the money. I would definitely come here again.

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  8. Carla

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got there a bit early and we were accommodated no problem . I forget to mention my daughters peanut intolerance on the booking so they freshly prepared more sandwiches without hesitation. Food and service were excellent would definitely recommend and we are looking forward to booking another visit .

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  9. Bev

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a email from the Oakfield saying there was an offer for 2 for 1 for meals until 6th January. Today at The Oakfield the waitress said the offer does not include Sundays, there was nothing on the email stating that you can’t use it on Sundays. We think that you should be clear and open about your rules so people are not caught out and embarrassed when expecting a deal and being disappointed.

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  10. Nicola

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful building. Amazing ambiance and far more reasonable than I was expecting! Highly recommend the starter camembert.

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The Oakfield is rated 4.4 stars by 3617 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 33 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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