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The Oakfield, Chester, Cheshire

The Oakfield

4.4
4.4
3705 Reviews
£25 and under
International
Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1LH

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-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 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.

What 3,705 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Great for brunch

  • Cheshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Cheshire

    Most Booked

  • Chester

    Great for brunch

  • Chester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oakfield offers a "wonderful atmosphere" in a beautiful old house, featuring "delicious food" and attentive service. Guests appreciate the "great quality food," with options for special dietary needs. While some experienced slow service, the "friendly staff" and "excellent value" keep patrons returning. "Highly recommended" for a special dining experience.
3,705 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Cheshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Oakfield is a very pleasant place to have lunch with a good choice of food, including the children’s menu. The service is good.

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  2. Helen

    Cheshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited lots of times, nothing to fault, great value, lovely service from walking in, food always spot on for us, fresh tasty and generous portions with excellent gravy and sauces.

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  3. Chris

    Cheshire5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant in a beautiful old house with a modern conservatory. Food was good and competitively priced. A quiet oasis on a very busy day in the school holidays!

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  4. Daniel

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere, helpful and friendly staff, delicious food. But pricey but what do you expect in a zoo with quality ingredients. 10/10 would visit again.

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  5. Elena

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great family atmosphere. Amazing service and the food was ok.

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  6. Mark

    Cheshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My Daughter is celiac and the staff were great with the care taken in preparing and serving the food to prevent cross contamination. Thankyou for a wonderful afternoons dining experience

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  7. John

    London12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, but service slow and inattentive. No milk offered for coffee (had to ask), and when it came it was had floaters throughout it and I had to ask for fresh milk.

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  8. Mike

    Cheshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    It looks like ordering small plates gets fast service, covers arriving significantly later than us were served and eating several minutes before us. We ordered from the main menu. On three occasions we asked for water, by the time we left none had been brought to the table. Much of the main menu is fairly common pub grub with a couple of options being healthier. Staff, particularly the maitre d, pay far more attention to what their tablet shows than clients. The restaurant looked to be 30 to 40% occupied and wass still so slow, so take a book to read or travel board games to pass the time away.

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  9. Robin

    Birmingham2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered drinjs & when the glasses came they were filthy- lipstick on mine 🤦‍♀️ When food came half the order was missing & the rest was cold & we gad to send it back. So not a good experience to say the least 😢

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  10. Marilyn

    Cheshire22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined at The Oakfield a few times and have always enjoyed it. Today we felt there was less choice and the meals were slightly disappointing. Hoping it was just an off day and will eat again

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The Oakfield is rated 4.4 stars by 3705 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Oakfield

Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1LH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Chester
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • 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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