Vegan
International
Beer/Wine
Take-out
British
Catering
Fusion
Plant based cafe and cocktail bar est. May 2020. Offers a mix of nibbles, international mains, Sunday roasts, and vegan desserts. As of May/June it's accepting pre-orders for collection. Visit its facebook for menu updates. Open Mon-Thu 12:00-22:30, Fri 12:00-23:00, Sat 11:00-23:30, Sun 11:00-22:30.
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170 Reviews
First Review by Giseleimogen
petermajoruk
Points +152
Great all vegan restaurant in Chester - Edit
Good mezzo and sharing menu. The crispy teriyaki tofu and the potato terrine were especially good. If you’re vegan and coming to Chester, this is the place to eat.
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kayeD
Points +26
Lunch time - Edit
The food was amazing the staff lovely
Read morePros: Nice setting, Lovely food, Friendly staff
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JonnotheFusspot
Points +87
Wish there were more places like this one! - Edit
Every dish tastes delicious! And the staff were super helpful and really good natured and funny : )
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-07
Pros: The Potato terrine, The Muhammara, The Tiramisu
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AlistairJohnson
Points +53
Top Tier Food - Edit
It's probably the best food I've eaten in ages. Would spend a fortune in there if I lived closer.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-07
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TheBigBlue1972
Points +84
One of the best eateries in Chester for vegans - Edit
Shrub is the cornerstone of plant-based food in Chester. It’s been around for quite a while now but the novelty certainly hasn’t worn off and its mix of small plate options and ‘proper’ mains is as fresh as the day it opened.
Read moreService is always excellent, the vibe is great, and the menu, which changes slightly over time, is interesting and delicious. We even held a birthday at Shrub in the function room upstairs and it was amazing, enjoyed by even the most cynical of non-vegans!
Pros: Exciting food options, Great service, Pretty good value
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helenbee
Points +717
Very nice - Edit
We wanted to try everything on the menu! We tried lots of the small plates and shared a brownie dessert. Everything was delicious and fresh set in a friendly, nice atmosphere.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Nice atmosphere, Fresh
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AoifePhillips
Points +242
Insanely good food 🫶🏼 - Edit
I had tried shrub at VCO so I knew I was in for a treat. Everything was divine. My favorite had to be tofu and the artichoke wings.
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DebbieHP
Points +104
Our favourite place to eat in Chester - Edit
Love it here; we visit maybe once a month. Love the little sharing plates, love the Sunday roast. Not had anything that we haven’t really enjoyed. Lovely location, atmosphere and staff. A must visit for lunch or dinner if you’re in the area!
Read morePros: Varied menu , Fabulous roast, Nice location
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lawriecorner
Points +554
Amazing food - Edit
This was my first vegan tapas experience. Every plate was a flavour explosion. I don't usually do desert but I couldn't skip an opportunity to try it considering how good the mains were! The staff were lovely. It was a wonderful evening
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PaigeLatham
Points +87
Best Food Ever - Edit
I would 100% recommend this restaurant. The small plates were amazing. We went with all our non-vegan friends, who also loved the food. If you ever find yourself in Chester, it’s a must!
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GanzAnd3rs
Points +1078
Unglaublich! - Edit
Super lecker und wirklich toller Service!
Read moreWären wir länger in Chester geblieben, wären wir auf jeden Fall noch ein zweites Mal gekommen.
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lucysteward
Points +45
after dinner delight - Edit
came to shrub for a cocktail after dinner and was tempted by the options on the dessert menu. our waiter enthusiastically recommended the chocolate brownie and it did not disappoint. it paired beautifully with an espresso martini.
Read morewill be coming back to try their small plates menu!
Pros: lovely staff, good atmosphere
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Hannah_P_93
Points +255
Fantastic food and atmosphere - Edit
We visited on a sunny Friday afternoon and really enjoyed sitting outside. We had focaccia, tenderstam broccoli, teriyaki tofu and ragù and for dessert a chocolate mint cheesecake and lemon posset. I could not choose a favourite dish as they were all delicious although I will mention that the lemon posset was perfectly refreshing to finish the meal in the sunshine. I feel the food is very good value and we were made to feel very welcome.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Small plates so you can try different things, Very good value in my opinion
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samraynham
Points +20
Sam - Edit
Absolutely amazing food and service
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Claire_Louise16
Points +672
Amazing Sunday Roast - Edit
Visited on Sunday, had a roast dinner and dessert. Super tasty food and friendly staff. My boyfriend is not vegan but he loved it just as much as me.
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StaceyHarper
Points +92
Wonderful Vegan restaurant - Edit
I’ve never been disappointed, this year i treated my non vegan family to a meal on Christmas Eve & they loved it x #Veganuary
Read morePros: All of it 🙈, Sticky toffee pudding , Sunday roast
Cons: Non
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emuz
Points +30
Vegan small plates in a modern scandi setting - Edit
They had a good selection of vegan plates and we ordered padron peppers, fries, teriyaki tofu, tender stem broccoli and artichoke wings.
Read more#Veganuary
Pros: Selection of vegan plates , Selection of drinks , Nice interior
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shoeysarah
Points +247
Underwhelming - Edit
I expected the food to be really tasty for a vegan restaurant, but it was nothing special. I really fancied a burger so despite hating fake meat, I ordered the burger at £10 and fries for £4.50. The burger was really small. It tasted fine but did look and taste like meat. I don't understand why a vegan restaurant chooses to use a meat substitute for their burger, there are so many better options. (Apparently they changed from Beyond Meat a few weeks ago but it was pretty much the same as that).
Read moreThe restaurant seemed style over substance. It's called Shrub yet all the plants are plastic.
Pros: Decor (minus the plastic shrubs)
Cons: Fake meat, Lacking flavour
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abbiebolt
Points +184
Eating our way through the menu - Edit
We were impressed by Shrub's offerings at Vegan Camp Out 2024 (particularly the szechuan fries!), so when we decided to get away for a few nights in Chester, visiting their restaurant was at the top of our list.
Read moreFirstly, we weren't prepared for how gorgeous the restaurant is. As if being located in The Rows wasn't beautiful enough, the decor and atmosphere were stunning, and they even had a cosy outdoor balcony area. I bet that would be lush on a summer evening!
We were absolutely spoiled for choice and struggled to whittle down what we wanted to order. I had the teriyaki tofu, artichoke wings, and delicata squash, and my partner had the "lamb" ragu and the szechuan fries. However, we had a little nibble of each other's food.
Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection! We decided we needed to come back and try more of the menu before our time in Chester was over. So we went again the following day!
This time, we shared the pumpkin tortellini (not pictured), tenderstem broccoli (not pictured), brussels sprouts, baby carrots, and potato terrine.
My partner and I were firm haters of sprouts in ALL forms, but we both thought they were one of the best dishes we had eaten over the last 2 days. My partner also isn't a fan of tofu usually, but that was also one of his favourites.
What I love about Shrub is their quality of ingredients and creativity. I love that they make veggies fun and the main event without the need for every dish having a protein/meat alternative, which is why it's no surprise that even non-vegans enjoy eating here so much.
The staff are all so lovely! On our first night, we were served by Eloise and Tim, who were both super sweet and welcoming. I am gutted that we didn't get the names of the people on our second night as they were fantastic, too. But the people working at 7.30pm on Wednesday 11th December 2024 deserve a shout-out too ❤️
Hopefully, we'll get to come back someday!
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-11
Pros: Fully vegan, Beautiful balcony, Wholesome ingredients
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Rob-BFTI
Points +104
Fantastic - Edit
Lovely vegan restaurant with a very imaginative and tasty menu. Fantastic high end dishes.
Read morePros: Wonderful menu, Lovely food, Gluten free options
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Travels_in_Reggie
Points +4051
Shrub - Edit
Loved it here! This place is a bit special and I can’t wait to return. The food is creative, flavoursome and cooked really well. It’s small plates so it’s recommended to order a few per person, but they do have larger plates which are slightly bigger portions. I went for the pumpkin tortellini and the lemon posset for dessert, both mouthwateringly good. Next time I’d love to try the Sunday Roast. Voted best restaurant in Chester 2024, having visited I can understand why.
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KathrynLane
Points +18
First visit - Edit
The food is amazing. 6 of us visited,1 vegan,1 vegetarian and 4 carnivores. A bit sceptical on what the others would think about not having animal 😩 with Sunday lunch but they loved it and no animals harmed 😄 We will be back
Read morePros: Sunday lunch, Staff, Atmosphere
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LoveVeganGrub
Points +16
A Sunday lunch of dreams - Edit
We first had Sunday lunch at Shrub a couple of years ago, I've been dreaming of it since and finally got to return this Sunday. It was again absolutely top notch and with the addition of a Yorkshire pudding this time. I haven't had one of those for about 20 years! I only wish I lived closer, I'd be a regular.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Lovely atmosphere, Amazing food
Cons: The lights are a bit too close to the tables
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Blaspheimear
Points +888
Can’t wait to return! - Edit
Too much food to try and not enough time (or stomach space). Literally wanted everything. Partner and I shared about 7 plates for the main meal - the teriyaki tofu and artichokes were my favourite (the artichoke sauce was banging). Ate too much so had to share the apple gyoza for dessert - the ice cream was amazing, meant to ask where it was from but forgot. Great cocktail & wine list. Friendly staff and reasonably priced. Lovely setting - the balcony seating area looked especially nice.
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janaseide
Points +47
Amazing vegan roast🤤 - Edit
The vegan Sunday roast was absolutely delicious! The Mushroom wellington, the cabbage, the roasted veggies and the gravy were soo tasty! Definitely a must try!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-23
Pros: Food , Atmosphere , Friendliness
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tinribs
Points +24
Simply the best! - Edit
An amazing dining experience ! I’m working my way down the menu and I haven’t found anything I’m not blown away by.
Read moreThe atmosphere is so nice and the staff are just lovely. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
Pros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere
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ffigan
Points +6296
Beautiful Food. Loved it!!! - Edit
I am not local to Chester, and when opening the Happy Cow app, I realised there are a few vegan eateries in the city. Feeling spoilt for choice, I had to make a decision, and today, I feel I absolutely made the right one!
Read moreShrub is a vegan restaurant situated in central Chester in a desirable location. Their menu is seasonal, and although they offer a few mains, they primarily serve small plates, including mezze. Every single dish was enticing, and I really struggled to decide on what to have. After much deliberation, I decided to go with the Pumpkin Tortellini, Savoy Cabbage, and Potato Terrine. My fellow dinner was also kind enough to share their Teriyaki Tofu and BBQ Courgette.
I enjoyed every dish, and each one felt unique and well thought out in addition to being attractively presented on the plate. However, the stand-out dishes for me were the Pumpkin Tortellini and the Teriyaki Tofu. The tortellini came in a creamy wine and miso sauce so delecious that I was desperately trying to savour it as much as possible by spacing it out between bites from other dishes. The tofu from the Teriyaki Tofu was the nicest tofu I have ever had from a restaurant, and the flavous were perfect. Greedily, I opted for two desserts, the Apple Dumplings and the Cookie Dough Blondie, and both were divine and very enjoyable!
I will absolutely return to Shrub for more small plates and also plan to visit for a Sunday lunch, too. I highly recommend this restaurant to vegans and non vegans in and around Chester and advise you try to find a table outside with a view of Chester High Street surrounded by beautiful flowers and shrubs (I rather blindly missed this seating area completely but plan on sitting there next time as it looked beautiful). This is a wonderful vegan experience not to be missed!
Pros: Beautiful Food, Great Menu, Good Prices, Pretty Dining Spaces, Lovely Staff, Good Location
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