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Ribeye Steak - The Forge, Chester, Cheshire

The Forge

4.3
4.3
441 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
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AA 2 Rosette restaurant. The Forge Restaurant in Chester is one of Chester’s best restaurants with delicious food and unrivalled service. With a passion for wild, sustainable British ingredients, and a love of simple cooking over fire and charcoal. The Forge has its kitchen front and centre in the middle of this lovely, and elegant space. Incredible dry-aged beef and wild venison will be found in the maturation cabinets, awaiting their turn on the amazing forge grill, to be lovingly grilled and roasted over beech logs. Head chef Dan Regan, a passionate chef, heads up the young, vibrant team in the kitchen. Combining amazing, wild, sustainable ingredients from land and sea into sumptuous creations that form really memorable eating experiences. We focus on British ingredients, as local to Chester. Our venison, always a hugely popular part of our menus, is harvested from herds on estates that focus on improving biodiversity and deer health – a process we call Farming the Wild.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Northwest British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01244 735765
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Regan
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room at The Forge is special. Seating up to 10 guests in sumptuous comfort, you can enjoy the fantastic feasting-style menus that our incredibly talented chefs will prepare.
  • Private party contact
    Marzia Faraci: 01244 735745
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Experiences

  • Set Dinner Menu

    £42.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at The Forge for a freshly prepared delicious candle-lit evening meal from our set dinner menu. Using the best sustainable ingredients to be delicious and make sure it's memorable. Chef Dan Regan has created this beautifully balanced menu that is hearty but seasonal.
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  • Afternoon Tea at The Forge Restaurant

    £27.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea featuring a tempting selection of sandwiches, sweets, and teas. To make your experience extra special, add a chilled glass of Champagne. A selection of handmade sandwiches and fresh bread Plain and cherry scones with clotted cream and seasonal preserve Assortment of homemade pasties and fancies Your choice of tea £27.50 per person Champagne Afternoon Tea £37.50 per person Please note that bookings are highly recommended as 48 hours’ notice is required. A payment card is required to secure the booking. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged £15.00 per person.
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  • Lunch with Cocktails

    £40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Forge Chester, our lunch with cocktail experience is a way to spend with your friends or family. Choose three cocktails from a locally-sourced unique menu as well an incredible main dish or four smaller plates. Catch up with loved ones in a relaxed atmosphere and let our team take care of you.
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What 441 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cheshire

    Innovative

  • Cheshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cheshire

    Hot spot

  • Cheshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Chester

    Best Food

  • Chester

    Good for business meals

  • Chester

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Chester

    Great for fine wines

  • Chester

    Romantic

  • Chester

    Good for special occasions

  • Chester

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Forge delights with "incredible food" experiences, notably its "blind tasting menu" and "amazing steaks." Attentive staff and a "great atmosphere" enhance dining, although portion sizes and pricing receive mixed feedback. Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant offers a "wonderful experience" with "fantastic service" and a noteworthy wine selection.

441 Reviews
  1. Joy

    Warwickshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing afternoon tea with champagne, excellent variety of food, well presented and served by friendly and knowledge staff. The whole experience was unrushed and a real treat for any occasion. Discovered the afternoon tea experience by chance and would strongly recommend the Forge restaurant advertises it much more. We will return without a doubt.

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  2. Brad

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience, Great service & incredible food! Without a doubt the best meal we’ve had in Chester.

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  3. JANE

    Lancashire

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Sunday lunch,everything was perfect. The beef was cooked to perfection, tender, and full of flavor. The staff were attentive and professional, adding to the overall exceptional experience. The ambience was warm and inviting, making for a truly enjoyable meal. Highly recommended

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  4. Tracey

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Having heard great things about the Forge we thought we would try Sunday lunch. The restaurant itself is lovely and the service was good. However only getting a single slice of beef was disappointing and the pork roast was actually a small gammon steak. Would recommend Upstairs at the Grill or The Grosvenor for a better Sunday lunch experience.

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  5. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Liverpool

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal & good service. Excellent Sunday Lunch. Thank you

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  6. Christopher

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience doing the blind tasting menu. Incredible food with accompanying wine, and was such good fun trying to guess all the ingredients. Thom was a fantastic waiter/host!

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  7. Ron

    Cheshire

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    On a bleak cold January evening, it was good to spend some time at the Forge. The place was not busy and I had a booth-style table to myself. Service was quick, but did not feel pressurised and the staff were friendly and helpful. The quality of the food was very good - my venison was tender and nicely pink in the centre, although the accompanying rosti was a bit on the crisp side. Portions however were not very generous which was surprising given the price and the speciality of the restaurant seems to be large sharing steaks (which limits choice for a single diner) It was good however to be able to have a carafe (375ml) of wine - just the right amount for a single (not driving!) diner. A good experience, although not perfect.

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  8. Jean

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at the restaurant was wonderful- both food and staff faultless. The staff very attentive and the food great, the steaks were cooked to perfection.
    The ForgeResponded on 22 January 2025
    Hi Jean, thank you so much for the amazing review! We're delighted you had a fantastic experience with us and we cannot wait to welcome you back in the future! Kind Regards, The Forge Team

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  9. Elaine

    Cheshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Sunday lunch for a birthday. Great service and food. It was my first time here and can't wait to return.

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  10. Chris

    Liverpool

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was overall ok. Choice of steaks in the cabinet was poor and service was slow.

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FAQs

The Forge is rated 4.3 stars by 441 OpenTable diners.

The Forge does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Forge

The Forge, Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1QQ

Additional information

  • Area
    Chester
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Northwest British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Regan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01244 735765
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room at The Forge is special. Seating up to 10 guests in sumptuous comfort, you can enjoy the fantastic feasting-style menus that our incredibly talented chefs will prepare.
  • Private party contact
    Marzia Faraci: 01244 735745
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