Chester Food & Drink Tour: 4 Independent Venues
Eat your way through Chester's back streets while a local guide tells the city's story
A 3- to 4-hour guided food and drink tour of Chester where you walk the city walls, stop at 4 independent eateries for tastings that add up to a full meal, and hear stories about Roman history and the English Civil War from a local guide. All alcohol and soft drinks are included. The tour passes the Eastgate Clock and other key sights, and each departure reveals its stops as the group moves through the city.
3h–4h
Step-by-step itinerary
Walking food and history tour in Chester
- Walk along Chester City Walls
- Learn about Romans and Civil War
- Stop at The Eastgate Clock
- Hear history of The Eastgate Clock
- Stop by the tower
- Learn about The English Civil War
- Visit 4 local eateries
- Taste food and drinks at each eatery
- Hear from venue owners
The Experience
You walk the historic walls of Chester with a guide who knows the independent food scene and the city's past. Over three to four hours, you'll stop at four different venues: each one chosen for what it serves and what the owners can tell you about it. The tastings at each place add up to the equivalent of a full meal, and all drinks (beer, wine, spirits or soft drinks, your choice) come with the tour price. This is not a museum visit that happens to include food. It's a walking route built around eating and drinking at real places where locals go.
The tour passes the Eastgate Clock and takes you onto the Chester City Walls themselves, where your guide shares stories about the Romans who built the city and the English Civil War that shaped it. You'll hear these histories while standing on the walls or sipping an award-winning ale at one of the stops. The guide reveals each venue as you arrive, so the route unfolds as you walk rather than being announced at the start. Groups stay small enough that the owners can talk to you directly about their food, their suppliers and what makes each place different.
The tour operates in English and French, and children from age one are welcome. The route is wheelchair accessible, and prams or strollers work for infants and small children. Public transport stops are nearby if you need to get to the meeting point.
What’s included
- All alcohol and soft drinks at each venue.
- food tastings at 4 independent restaurants and bars (the equivalent of a full meal across all stops).
- a live guide in English or French.
- access to the Chester City Walls.
- stops at the Eastgate Clock and other historic sights with stories about Roman Chester and the English Civil War.
Operated by Chester Food Walking Tours
Is this one for you?The shared group format means you walk and eat at the pace of the whole party, which is what keeps the guide's stories and the owners' conversations flowing naturally: best for anyone who wants to meet other food lovers and hear directly from the people running these places, rather than rushing through on their own.
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Top questions
How many food stops are included on the Chester food tour?
Four independent venues, where you'll taste food and drink at each one. The tastings across all four stops add up to the equivalent of a full meal.
What's included in the drink portion of the tour?
All alcohol beverages (beer, wine and spirits) are included in the tour price. If you prefer soft drinks instead, let the operator know and they'll arrange that.
Does the tour go onto the Chester City Walls?
Yes. Your guide will take you onto the famous walls and share history about the Romans and the English Civil War while you're standing there.
Will I see the Eastgate Clock on this tour?
The tour passes by the Eastgate Clock, and your guide will share information about its history during a brief stop.
How long does the tour take?
The tour runs three to four hours, which gives time to walk between venues, eat and drink at each stop, and hear the guide's stories about the city.
Chester Food & Drink Tour: 4 Independent Venues
3h–4h · EN · FR
from £ 115 per person
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