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The Oakfield, Chester, Cheshire

The Oakfield

4.4
4.4
3674 Reviews
£25 and under
International

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2 people
19:30
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.theoakfield.org/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Finchett

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea - MUST be booked 48 hours in advance

    £25.00 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.

Menu

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What 3,674 people are saying

The Oakfield reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Child-friendly

  • Cheshire

    Most Booked

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Great for brunch

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oakfield offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food" and "friendly service" in a picturesque setting. Guests enjoy varied menus, though some suggest more vegetarian options. While the ambiance and attentive staff are highlights, occasional service delays and portion inconsistencies are noted. Overall, it's a delightful spot for a memorable meal, especially when visiting the zoo.

3,674 Reviews

  1. Lynne

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service, tasty food and a good selection of drinks. Not the cheapest menu, but piping hot food. Would recommend

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  2. Frederick

    Cheshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The "small plates" were smaller than expected but everything else was fabulous.

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  3. Kimberly

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding as usual, staff are always lovely and attentive. Will be back soon.

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  4. Deborah

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food beautiful restaurant and very good service.

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  5. Peter

    Cheshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly this was my first visit to The Oakfield having been a member of the Zoo for so long. The fish and chips etc and the steak pie meal was very tasty with appropriate portions sizes. Drinks and coffee to finish. Service from Emily was great, very cheerful and efficient.

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  6. AngelaJ

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Compliments to the chef - best dessert I've ever had - lemon tart with fennel pollen ice cream and cinder toffee crunch. Always a lovely place to have a well earned pit stop at the zoo. Food first class and the staff are extremely hard working and helpful. Thank you Oakfield, see you again soon.

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  7. Samantha

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal for our grandson's birthday. 3 of the party ordered the Fish and hips and the batter was overdone but was still very good. The server did notice and offered to change it. But we declined as it was still very nice. But was happy that they offered and noticed. I took a birthday cake with us my my grandson and they kindly brought it to him and offered plates and folks.

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  8. Daniel

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service at The Oakfield is excellent. Super friendly and actively attentive waiting staff.

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  9. Ian

    Cheshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lady that meeted and greeted me was superb.. First Class in her manner and assistance. As a hotelier myself I thought she was outstanding. Didn't catch her name unfortunately. Oakfield is always a special occasion for myself for personal reasons.

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  10. Sarah

    Manchester2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place but service very slow, needs to be quicker to get maximum enjoyment out of the time in the zoo. Food was nice but could've been warmer. Service was slow, noone checked if we wanted more drinks or if the food was ok. It's our second time eating here, and it was the same last time.

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The Oakfield is rated 4.4 stars by 3674 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 26 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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