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The Oakfield, Chester, Cheshire

The Oakfield

4.4
4.4
3593 Reviews
£25 and under
International

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 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

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What 3,593 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.

3,593 Reviews

  1. Ann

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great lunch venue. Attractive surroundings. Great service.

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  2. Ellie

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice meal. Great 2 for 1 offer on as well. Lovely festive feel

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  3. Michelle

    Cheshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely place to visit for a meal while visiting the zoo. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are looking for somewhere great to eat. The food is amazing and the staff are all very attentive.

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  4. Patricia

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a superb Christmas lunch today. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the turkey was moist. It was very reasonably priced as well.

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  5. PHIL

    Cheshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent fish and chips Service could have been better Granola topped stewed fruit is not crumble

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  6. Penny

    Cheshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice restaurant with nice food and lovely staff. Lady in the flowery top was so efficient in welcoming us and directing us with our mobility scooter. Nice Christmas ambiance and everything was relaxed our waiter was lovely too.

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  7. Philip

    Liverpool

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a lovely lunch at the Oakfield. We all chose the turkey dinner and were not disappointed. Great food and service in lovely surroundings. Thoroughly recommended.

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  8. Mark

    Cheshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed Christmas lunch get together. Nice greeting, lovely decorated setting and great service. Turkey meal was excellent.

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  9. Wendy

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    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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  10. Steven

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    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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FAQs

The Oakfield is rated 4.4 stars by 3593 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 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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