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Ribeye Steak - The Forge, Chester, Cheshire

The Forge

4.3
4.3
445 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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

  • 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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  • Set Lunch with complimentary glass of bubbles

    £29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Seasonal 3-course set Lunch is available Wednesday to Saturday 12 - 2.30 pm and comes with a glass of bubbles for each diner.
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  • 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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What 445 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Good for business meals

  • Cheshire

    Innovative

  • Cheshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cheshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cheshire

    Romantic

  • Cheshire

    Good for special occasions

  • 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 offers a diverse dining experience with "exquisite food" and a "relaxed ambience." Guests enjoy the "open kitchen" and "friendly, attentive staff." While some note occasional service hiccups, the "fantastic value" through offers and the "exceptional flavors" make it a popular choice. Ideal for special occasions.

445 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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

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  2. Josh

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A delicious Sunday Roast, plentiful but not overbearing with vegetables and sides that had been given real thought.
    The ForgeResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed our Sunday Roast. We take great care in selecting and preparing our vegetables and sides, so it's fantastic to know that you appreciated the thought we put into them. We're thrilled that the meal was plentiful without being overwhelming – that’s exactly what we aim for! We hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious roast. Thanks Camie

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  3. Lisa

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, everything waa delicious. Service was perfect too and lovely setting. Thanks for making my birthday so much better!
    The ForgeResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful birthday celebration with us. It’s fantastic to know that both the food and service exceeded your expectations, and that you enjoyed the setting as well. We’re so happy we could make your special day even better! We hope to welcome you back soon for more great meals and celebrations. Thanks Camie

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  4. Harriet

    Yorkshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Overpriced beef wasn’t cooked the way it was requested and was thin for the price - Sunday roast menu. We was shown a table in the middle alone no atmosphere at all put the table together last minute. They then scrubbed the kitchen floors LOUDLY we could smell bleach.. then the till wasn’t working - we was eager to leave. Drinks kept coming wrong, overall really disappointing considering how much we enjoyed it the first time we came. We won’t be coming back again.
    The ForgeResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re truly sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t meet your expectations. We take the quality and preparation of our dishes seriously, so it’s disappointing to hear that the beef wasn’t cooked to your liking and that the portion didn’t meet your expectations. We will definitely look into the matter. We also regret that your seating and the overall atmosphere were not up to standard, as we aim to provide a comfortable and pleasant dining experience for all of our guests. We sincerely hope you’ll reconsider visiting us again in the future, and we appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention. We always strive to improve and provide a better experience, and your feedback will help us do just that. Thank you The Forge

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  5. Joy

    Warwickshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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.
    The ForgeResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our afternoon tea with champagne and that the experience exceeded your expectations. It’s great to know you appreciated the variety, presentation, and service from our friendly team. We’re thrilled you discovered this experience with us and appreciate your suggestion about promoting it more – we’ll definitely take that on board. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic visit! Many thanks Camie

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  6. Brad

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    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.
    The ForgeResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with us and that we could provide the best meal you’ve had in Chester. Your kind words about our service and food mean a lot to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another incredible meal! Thank you Camie

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  7. JANE

    Lancashire11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 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
    The ForgeResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful Sunday lunch with us. It’s fantastic to know that the beef was cooked to perfection and that the service and atmosphere contributed to your exceptional experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable meal! Thank you Camie

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  8. Tracey

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 26, 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.
    The ForgeResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the restaurant and service, though we’re sorry to hear that the Sunday lunch didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments about the portion sizes and the pork roast, and we’ll review our offerings to ensure they better align with what our guests expect. We value your input and hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Thank you again for sharing your experience. Many thanks Camie

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  9. Elizabeth VIP

    Liverpool25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal & good service. Excellent Sunday Lunch. Thank you
    The ForgeResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your Sunday lunch and had a great experience with our service. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon! Thank you Camie

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  10. Christopher

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 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!
    The ForgeResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time with our blind tasting menu and enjoyed the food and wine pairing. It’s great to know that the experience was fun and engaging, and we’re delighted that Thom made such a positive impression as your waiter/host. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another exciting dining experience soon! Many thanks Camie

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FAQs

The Forge is rated 4.3 stars by 445 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
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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
    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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