Bunbury Arms in Chester: photos, reviews

About

The Bunbury Arms in Chester, Stoak is a delightful spot for those seeking a lively yet cozy experience. This casual gastropub, with its large beer garden and welcoming atmosphere, is perfect for everything from a friendly meet-up to solo dining. Known for its great service, the knowledgeable staff ensure a smooth visit whether you're enjoying a happy-hour drink or a meal with modern twists on traditional pub favorites. With a strong reputation, bolstered by a 4.3 average rating on Google, it offers something for everyone, from craft beers to gluten-free options. Live music and performances create a vibrant backdrop, making it popular with both locals and tourists. Ideal for occasions big and small, it hosts everything from birthdays to weddings. Plus, with family and dog-friendly spaces, it's a place everyone can enjoy. Outdoor seating, takeaway, and reservations add to the flexibility, and with prices ranging from 20 to 30 GBP per person, it's a budget-friendly choice without skimping on quality.

Price

$$$$ 20 - 30 GBP

Services

Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving food, Serving food at bar

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Intimately, Casual, Cozy

Best for

Meet up with friends, Solo dining

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Stoak Grange

Bus stop 448 m walk

Bunbury Arms PH

Bus stop 33 m walk

Stoak Grange Farm

Bus stop 451 m walk

Bunbury Close

Bus stop 213 m walk

4.4

based on 1,034 reviews

Google

4.3/5 825 reviews

Facebook

4.8/5 209 reviews

Lydia

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Good quality food, wonderful & cosy atmosphere, doggy allowed anywhere inside, beautiful outdoors space with covered seating and very attentive staff with good knowledge of what they serve. Definitely a hidden gem in Stoak (five minutes from Cheshire Oaks), which is a very pretty & quiet village at the outskirts of Chester. Very close to the church and canal.

Meggy

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Found the restaurant on Google Maps and decided to come in with a same-day reservation. One of the best food decisions we’ve made in a long time! On entering the pub, we were greeted straight away by the staff. The bar is well stocked with a big range of cask, which suited my partner well. Drinks knowledge of the staff was good and even give tastes of each. We were wowed by the plating, combination of flavours and the presentation of the food. The four of us ordered different dishes all fresh and well seasoned. My friend has a glutton allergy which was well catered for. Great range of choice for us all. The dessert also made a strong impression with its plating and the refreshing-ness of the fruit and sorbet combination. Lots of glutton-free options here too. Highly recommend! Would definitely be back when in the area!

Ted Thornton

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great service & food. We called on the off chance and should have booked as they were really busy. Mike explained there was a wait, but expect that as it is cooked from fresh. We all had different pies: lamb, black and blue and steak and ale. All full with meat and very good value. Lots of cask hand pulls and range of lagers and ciders. Beer garden was good too, stayed there for most of afternoon.