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The Oakfield, Chester, Cheshire

The Oakfield

4.4
4.4
3583 Reviews
£25 and under
International
A photo of The Oakfield restaurant

The Oakfield

4.4
£25 and under
International
Chester

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 9 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 am–11:00 pm
  • 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

    £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.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,583 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
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Child-friendly

  • Cheshire

    Healthy

  • Cheshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Chester

    Best Ambience

  • Chester

    Great for brunch

  • Chester

    Good for groups

  • Chester

    Healthy

  • Chester

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Chester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Oakfield at Chester Zoo is celebrated for its "fantastic staff" and "delicious food" in a charming setting. Frequent visitors highlight the "excellent service" and the restaurant's ability to accommodate dietary needs. Despite occasional service hiccups, the welcoming atmosphere and well-presented meals make it an ideal spot for family celebrations and zoo visits.

3,583 Reviews

  1. Wendy

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Chose the Christmas dinner..turkey with all the trimmings. Couldn't fault it, best I've tasted. Thank you.

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  2. Steven

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely meal, nice atmosphere. Great service. Will definitely be back.

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  3. Diane

    Cheshire

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit the zoo every week and love to drop in at the Oakfield too. It is either for a drink or for lunch. Today was lunch, I pre booked.. we enjoyed a lovely lunch, great service and was lovely and warm, nice to get out of the cold.

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  4. Emma

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, amazing food and friendly staff. Would highly recommend for an extra special touch to your day at the zoo!

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  5. Karen

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food great staff and amazing service love this place

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  6. Alison

    Cheshire

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely. Food was great and service good too. It’s a shame you can’t eat here without having to pay zoo entrance too.

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  7. Colin

    Cheshire

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding and really enjoyable. The only thing that let the experience down a bit was the fact that we were sat in the conservatory which was a bit cold.

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  8. Ruth

    Cheshire

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Usually lovely but food took a long time but came cold.

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  9. Susan

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were exceptional. Gluten free fish and chips wonderful.

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  10. John

    Cheshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good menu with food to suit all tastes with a choice of two cask ales from a local brewery at a very reasonable price. Strongly recommended.

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The Oakfield is rated 4.4 stars by 3583 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Oakfield restaurant

The Oakfield

4.4
£25 and under
International
Chester

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Oakfield

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

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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