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Ribeye Steak - The Forge, Chester, Cheshire

The Forge

4.4
4.4
454 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
The Forge, Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1QQ

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
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.

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
  • 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.
    Set Dinner Menu Photo
  • 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.
    Afternoon Tea at The Forge Restaurant Photo
  • 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.
    Lunch with Cocktails Photo

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What 454 people are saying

The Forge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Good for business meals

  • Cheshire

    Innovative

  • Cheshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cheshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Chester

    Good for business meals

  • Chester

    Innovative

  • 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 offers "outstanding food" and "excellent service" in a "beautiful environment." Diners praise the "perfectly cooked" dishes, including steaks and Sunday roasts. Although some experienced service delays, the friendly staff and "fantastic" meals, especially during special events, ensure many guests look forward to returning for more memorable dining experiences.

454 Reviews
  1. Darren

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, excellent service, beautiful environment. 10/10!
    The ForgeResponded on April 18, 2025
    Hi Darren, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you had such a wonderful experience dining with us and hope we welcome you back in the near future. Kind Regards, The Forge Team

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  2. Ros VIP

    N. Ireland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful meal to celebrate our son’s birthday.
    The ForgeResponded on April 16, 2025
    Hi Ros, Thank you so much for the 5* review, we are so glad you enjoyed your time with us here at The Forge. We look forward to you visiting again. Many thanks Camie

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  3. Tracey

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday treat for my partner and what a treat - we decided on the sharing Fillet - just wow cooked to perfection by a 19 year old chef who you could tell really enjoyed cooking it - An experience we will return to
    The ForgeResponded on April 7, 2025
    Dear Tracy, Thank you so much for sharing your special birthday experience with us! We’re so happy to hear that the sharing fillet was a hit and cooked to perfection. It’s wonderful to know that our young chef was able to create such a memorable dish for you both! We’re thrilled you had such a great time and can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience. Wishing your partner a belated happy birthday! Kind Regards, The Forge Team

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  4. Gareth

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal at The Forge, great selection and good value for money. Service was quick and efficient
    The ForgeResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hi Gareth, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the meal, the selection, and the value for money. It’s also great to know that our service met your expectations. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent experience soon! Kind Regards The Forge Team

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  5. Christopher

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing meal at The Forge. Service was fantastic, lamb starter was the best i've ever tasted, the ribeye just melted in my mouth and the chocolate tart absolutely amazing. 5 stars 👍👍👍👍👍
    The ForgeResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hi Christopher, Thank you so much for the glowing 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed every part of your meal, from the lamb starter to the melt-in-your-mouth ribeye and the amazing chocolate tart. Your compliments mean a lot to us, and we’re so happy that our service and dishes left such a great impression. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience! Kind Regards The Forge Team

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  6. Lauren

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant service from start to end! Came to the Forge for Mother’s Day for their famous roast dinners and they certainly didn’t disappoint!
    The ForgeResponded on April 7, 2025
    Dear Lauren, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you chose to celebrate Mother’s Day with us, and we're thrilled to hear that our famous roast dinners lived up to your expectations. It's great to know that our service made your experience even better. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing meal! Kind Regards The Forge Team

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  7. Phil

    Cheshire6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was stunning, and we will return. Every element of each dish was full of flavour and perfectly cooked. We weren’t prepared for such a long wait for our meals, though, a word of advice from the waiter would have helped. It’s always frustrating, after making a careful menu selection to learn that a dish is unavailable, for this to occur for each course, and even on the cocktail menu was disappointing. Hoping for better luck next time.
    The ForgeResponded on April 8, 2025
    Dear Phil, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and that each dish was full of flavour and perfectly cooked! It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the quality of the dishes. We sincerely apologize for the wait time and the unavailability of several items on the menu. We understand how frustrating it can be when your first choices aren’t available, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will certainly look into improving communication with our guests regarding wait times and availability. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with an even better experience next time, and we’re confident it will be worth the wait! Warm regards, Thomas

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  8. Heather

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had afternoon tea for a friends birthday. The staff were very welcoming, friendly and attentive. The venue was lovely and we felt relaxed as had a nice ambience. The food was really lovely and plenty of it for everyone. We weren't made to feel rushed at all and had a wonderful afternoon.
    The ForgeResponded on April 8, 2025
    Dear Heather, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a fantastic afternoon tea experience with us. It’s great to know that the ambiance, the food, and the service all contributed to making the occasion special. We take great pride in creating a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, and we’re so happy to hear that you felt well taken care of. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable occasion soon! Warm regards, Thomas

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  9. Gail

    Cheshire73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent evening. Really pleasant staff. We attended the Blind Tasting Experience. Highly recommended.
    The ForgeResponded on March 19, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you had an excellent evening and enjoyed our Blind Tasting Experience. It’s great to know that our staff made your visit even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. Best chicken I’ve ever had, cooked to perfection. My girlfriend had the beef which equally fantastic. Lots of lovely little touches. Will definitely be dining again at Forge soon
    The ForgeResponded on March 19, 2025
    Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that both the chicken and beef exceeded your expectations, and that the little touches made your experience special. We can’t wait to welcome you and your girlfriend back to Forge for another delicious meal soon!

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FAQs

The Forge is rated 4.4 stars by 454 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. United Kingdom
  3. Cheshire
  4. Chester
  5. Chester

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Forge

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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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