The Architect

The Architect

Restaurants ·Chester ·$$ ·Open now
  • from GBP 17.95
  • Ideal for kids

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About

The Architect is a pub restaurant within Chester’s city walls, overlooking the Roodee racecourse.

Menu & prices

Why go

  • A circular walk from the pub follows the River Dee area.
  • Dogs are welcome.

Opening hours

Today11:00 – 23:00Show all
Monday11:00 – 23:00
Tuesday11:00 – 23:00
Wednesday11:00 – 23:00
Thursday11:00 – 23:00
Friday11:00 – 23:30
Saturday11:00 – 23:30
Sunday11:00 – 22:00

Good to know

LunchDinnerDrinksDog FriendlyFree WifiFull BarHighchairs AvailableOutdoor SeatingParking AvailablePrivate DiningReservations

Dishes to try

  • Curried parsnip and apple soup with a warm seeded roll
  • Halloumi fries with spiced hot honey
  • Crispy squid with sweet chilli mango
  • 10-ounce Black Angus ribeye with pepper sauce, mushroom, tomato and chunky chips
  • Pan-fried sea bass with chorizo potatoes, red peppers, tomato and watercress purée
  • Korean fried buttermilk chicken burger with kimchi and gochujang ketchup
  • Slow-roasted belly pork with cauliflower cheese purée, confit potatoes and red wine jus
  • Beer-battered fish and chips with mushy peas and tartare sauce
  • Cheshire cheese, onion and potato pie with buttered greens and redcurrant gravy
  • Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream
  • Dark chocolate and cherry posset with Kirsch-soaked cherries and cherry sorbet
  • Light bites, including a fillet steak sandwich with fries, are served until 5pm
  • Sunday choices include roast beef with Yorkshire pudding
  • Sunday roast shoulder of lamb comes with rosemary red wine gravy
  • Sunday roast chicken comes with sage and apple stuffing and sausage wrapped in bacon
  • Sunday nut roast includes butternut squash, cashew, chestnut and spinach

Booking a table

  • Book a table through SevenRooms or call +44 1244 353070.
  • Meals are served at the table.

Good for

  • Families A children's menu and highchairs are available.

Dietary options

  • Vegetarian Sunday desserts include sticky toffee pudding, lemon tart and cheesecake.
  • Vegan A vegan light bite is sautéed wild mushrooms, garlic, spinach and truffle oil on toasted ciabatta. Sunday-only tagliatelle comes with roast portobello mushroom, tarragon cream sauce and truffle oil.
  • Gluten-free The restaurant is Coeliac UK accredited and manages the fourteen main allergens. Food is prepared in shared areas, so cross-contamination may occur.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

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Where
54 Nicholas Street, Chester

Plan from here: Date night →

Questions and answers

When are light bites served at The Architect?

Until 17:00. Choices include a fillet steak sandwich with fries.

Does The Architect have a Chester Races brunch menu?

Yes: https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/architect/menus/chester-races-brunch-menu/

What are The Architect’s opening hours?

The venue is open Monday to Thursday, 11:00–23:00; Friday and Saturday, 11:00–23:30; and Sunday, 11:00–22:00.

Does The Architect have a children’s menu?

Yes. It includes roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, a beef burger, pork and leek sausage, vegetarian penne, and fish goujons. Highchairs are available; puddings include brownie or waffle with ice cream.

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