The Forge

The Forge brings a quietly confident glow to Chester, pairing craftsmanship with conscience.

Its kitchen champions exceptional British beef through Aubrey Allen, who selects the top four per cent of cattle from the British Isles and dry-ages for a minimum of 28 days. The result is depth of flavour and tenderness that speaks for itself, with sustainability and animal welfare woven into every serving.

A cheese and onion croquette lands with nostalgic warmth, while glazed pork cheek with heritage carrot and preserved lemon adds brightness and bite. Mains balance indulgence and texture: a wagyu and brisket burger layered with bacon, jalapeno and emmental, and crispy pork belly with sticky rice and crackling.

Sides deliver comfort with character: dirty mash strewn with crispy onion and triple-cooked chips with roast garlic and tarragon mayo. To finish, puddings offer a soft landing, from white chocolate mousse with fig and meringue to sticky ginger pudding with apple caramel, yogurt sorbet and crispy ginger.

Two AA Rosettes underscore a dining room where service is assured and the cocktail trolley rolls to your table with old-school charm. Book in, settle back, and let them raise the steaks, in every sense.