Upstairs At The Grill
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
Upstairs At The Grill is an attractive steak restaurant and friendly cocktail bar in Chester, specialising in local produce. Their Sunday roasts are famed across the land.
Upstairs At The Grill is an attractive steak restaurant and friendly cocktail bar in Chester, specialising in local produce. Their Sunday roasts are famed across the land.
Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo transforms the most popular tourist attraction outside London into a magical, illuminated world.
from £12Come to Cheshire’s winter wonderland. A magical festive lights trail, Santa’s Grotto and more… This is a jam packed adventure for all the family.
from £20.00Foregrounding the voices of people experiencing homelessness, ‘Marc Davenant: Outsiders’ offers an intimate snapshot of the homelessness crisis in Britain.
free entryBirkenhead’s Williamson Art Gallery & Museum kicks off the New Light Prize, a touring biennial showcasing the best of Northern painting.
free entryYou will be blown away by the skill and sensitivity in Helene Appel’s Beyond Trees, Beyond Grass, an exhibition of everyday delight.
free entryGet into the spirit with a mouthwatering season of food on film in Liverpool.
from £8.00An endurance dance marathon, a “rat king”, a mirror ball… venture into Jenkin Van Zyl’s hallucinatory film-world with Surrender.
free entryThe Old Dock tour is a treat for younger and older visitors alike, fans of Liverpool’s maritime past, and anybody curious about local history.
£8.50 with concessionsThis contemporary Art Gallery In Chester displays and sells original and affordable works, with regular new exhibitions listed on their website.
The Antiques Shop is housed within the Rows of Chester and has been owned and run by the same antiques dealer for nearly 30 years, selling British antiques and vintage items.
There are 64 modern, spacious serviced apartments to choose from, including five stunning Penthouse Suites with their balconies overlooking the famous Chester Racecourse.
Weasel and The Bug believe that you should buy well and pass on, and that toys should be powered by children, not batteries. Taking care of the planet is a priority for many parents and pleasingly, Weasel and The Bug only stock products which are sustainably sourced.
Dewa Roman Experience occupies a unique site at the heart of the original legionary fortress. In 1991 archaeologists discovered remains of the fortress on this site and the excavations have been left open for public viewing.
Recipient of the Best Small Indoor Market at The Great British Market Awards 2020, Chester Market offers foods from around the world.
Renowned for some of the most elegant shopping streets in the world, Chester Rows has historic appeal and is one of the best of its kind.
This is the meeting point for Tours Around Chester who offer a variety of tours ranging from food walking, running and themed running (including beer or gin).
Find all the information you’re looking for and more when visiting Chester, at the helpful and friendly Tourist Information Centre.
Laid-back and high-quality restaurant in the centre of Chester.
Chester Castle was founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 and became the administrative centre of the earldom of Chester.
Authentic and inventive Middle Eastern small plates at this laid-back restaurant in the heart of Chester.
Keep warm with festive feasts, Hollywood stars and 90s nostalgia across the North's cinemas this December.
Provocative new writing, glitzy burlesque and big budget shows, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
It might be curl-up-with-a-book season, but there's lots to get out and about for and plenty of events where you can stock up on new reads.
Spotlighting global artists who all, in one way or another, break the mould, we preview the best gigs happening this side of Christmas and beyond.
Festive frolics, monstrous theatre and magical outdoor adventures all feature in our latest picks of things to do with the family.
While rainy late autumn may not be the most energising of seasons, there is plenty of new art to see and inspire this month!
We're unapologetically entering into the Christmas spirit here at Tours and Activities with some alternative festive fun.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.