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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177 Reviews
First Review by Giseleimogen
crueltyfreefrancesca
Points +28
Lovely food although pricey - Edit
Me and my partner went here and really enjoyed the food we had. The portion sizes are quite small (especially the gyozas for the price) and the burger which cost nearly £10 didn't come with any fries however we both agreed the food was really nice, I really liked the gnocchi I had as my "main". The teriyaki with the tofu was a bit rich though as there was a lot of it underneath in the bowl, but better than skimping on it as we could just get the excess off.
Read moreThe menu is a bit different to your average place although limited and it was interesting to see what else they had. The only con is drinks are small and filled with ice which watered the flavour down in no time so I would ask for none in future and the prices are quite high with an added optional service charge of 10% over £20. It does say optional however I'm sure most people feel uncomfortable asking for it to be removed so just note that as I don't remember seeing it on the menu or before we walked in anywhere that this would be the case.
Pros: Food, Service
Cons: Pricey , Added optional service charge thrown on, Too much ice in small drinks
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IsabellaBailey
Points +1302
Beautiful Food, Beautiful place, Beautiful service - Edit
What a wonderful experience all round!! Such a gorgeous style to the decor and the wood was wonderful. Highly reccomend for vegans and non veg alike!!
Read morePros: Small plates, Beautiful flavours
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MrsFisher
Points +60
Friendly and delicious - Edit
Lots of choice and very well prepared food. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Read moreWe were eating on the covered out door area on The Rows which was very nice.
A large noisy party next to us marred the experience a little bit but they left before we did and it didn’t take away from the lovely food.
Pros: Great choice, Fully vegan menu
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Ladybirds
Points +16
Excellent, imaginative, completely delicious - Edit
We loved the atmosphere of the venue and the staff were really lovely and down to earth. We were in heaven eating several small dishes and one main, the ‘lamb’ ragu. I especially liked the baked ‘Camembert’ and veg gyoza. My kombucha was also delicious. Will return as soon as possible.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Variety of food, Quality of food
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itsbeanefun
Points +166
Amazing food! - Edit
Have been to shrub multiple times and I'm never disappointed. The burgers are amazing and the miso fries are a favourite of mine, though everything I've tried has been delicious!
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ClaireHunter
Points +114
My new favourite place - Edit
After reading reviews, we were really excited to try Shrub. The food was absolutely amazing! I could have easily ordered the whole menu, but everything we chose was so good! The place has such a lovely feel and the staff were so warm and friendly as well. I can't wait to come back and try everything else!
Read morePros: 100% vegan menu, Cosy vibe , Friendly staff
Cons: None
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SabbathaBlack
Points +22
The BEST burgers! - Edit
I liked the venue, the vibe, the location and the food was to die for 😋
Read morePros: The best seitan burger anywhere, The best house burger anywhere, Outdoor seating with good people watching views 😆
Cons: The toilets are not so accessible
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Seanroy
Points +420
Always Awesome! - Edit
We visit here fairly regularly and it never disappoints, great menu, excellent food and friendly staff
Read morePros: Burgers , Vibe , Terrace
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SSussie
Points +24
Unbelievable food - Edit
Went to Shrub at the weekend with a friend, we had olives, pickles, and then two small plates (meatballs and the artichoke wings) and then followed with a roast dinner. Every single morsel of food was perfection. The drinks are designed in-house with home fermented ingredients and herbs from staff gardens. Really special place, would definitely return. I will say that the meatballs were incredibly meat-like so not for everyone, but absolutely delicious all the same.
Read morePros: Amazing tasty food, Unique drinks, Lovely vibe, music not too loud!
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AandK
Points +63
Always spot on - Edit
We've been for lunch and evening meals, as well as for group celebrations with cocktails, and everything is always really lovely 🌟🍹
Read moreSo nice to be able to have anything on the menu!
Also has a lovely outdoor seating area where we like to watch the world go by.
Highly recommended overall 🌱
Pros: Fully vegan, Friendly staff
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LettuceMuncher
Points +2019
Cocktail hour 🍹 - Edit
We called into Shrub in the evening as we were passing. Double checked that everything they sold was vegan and then ordered a couple of cocktails....a treat for us as we were taking a city break. I ordered a Naked Negroni & my partner a Spiced Mule. Neither of us are big drinkers and when they arrived mine tasted super strong. The bartender was only too happy to give me a shot of soda water to tone it down. The place had a nice vibe and the food I saw delivered to the couple on the next table looked good. I suggest asking the bartender for advice before ordering a cocktail unless you are experienced/knowledgeable about their flavours/strength 🍹
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-19
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DebbieRosenberg
Points +192
Great little find - Edit
Walked past and seen the bar above which looked welcoming with great lighting and soft music. Curiously we went up and checked out the menu which to my surprise was fully Vegan!!!
Read morePros: Great menu with lots of options, Friendly staff, Great location with great views
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RojiVerdeVgn
Points +769
Fabulous - Edit
We had an amazing meal and time at Shrub. We had 6 small plates between the two of us, and the variety of styles and flavours was fantastic. The portions are more than ample.
Read moreThe service is great and the team are very friendly.
This is a fantastic restaurant that you must visit.
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Pointon93
Points +915
Great Vegan tapas in Chester - Edit
Really nice place, great food and good service. We had 3 small plates, one burger and one pasta to share, plus drinks. All together it came to around £60 (including tip) and overall I’d recommend it. A little pricey, but worth it. The place is decorated really nicely too with lots of plants and lights around. Great place to visit if you’re in Chester! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Tasty food, Lovely interior/decoration, Great staff
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zoltan louis
Points +192
Excellent choices, tasty food - Edit
The first few visits to Shrub were fabulous, great choices of tasty food. I took my football mates there in October 2022, none of who were vegan, and they all absolutely loved the burgers and katsu curry.
Read moreSince then, there have been changes to the menu, and the food is still good but not as good as it was
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-26
Pros: The Sunday lunch, The Shrub Burger, The juices
Cons: No parmesan loaded fries 😢
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DylanJones
Points +311
Great place - Edit
Been here many times and always enjoy the food and drinks. The staff are very good too.
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jessjessxx
Points +613
Brilliant all round - Edit
Loved it here! We came for dinner and it was amazing. My husband isn't vegan and even he wants to go back when we're are in the area again. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were knowledgable with the menu for my daughters soy intolerance and adapting food for a toddler offering a plain tomato pasta for her. We had the hummus starter adapted with less oil etc for my daughter, it was lovely. We then had the crispy sprouts, vegetable gyoza small plates and the 'lamb' ragu and pumpkin tortellini pastas for our main part of the meal. All if it was delicious. We had dessert as well; apple dumpling and cookie dough blondie both fantastic too! Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Great selection, kid friendly
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Louise5750
Points +97
Outstanding - Edit
I am absolutely wowed!! Everything about Shrub is 10/10! The decor, the atmosphere, the staff, the food, all outstanding! This is probably one of the best vegan restaurant we have ever been! The food was outstanding! We had the pumpkin tortellini, burger, tofu, artichoke, fries and cambert! And finished off with cookie dough!!! The pumpkin tortellini was amazing! Will definitely be returning for this alone!!! My husband said the burger was fab! We enjoyed everything but out of the little dishes the tofu was a favourite!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-18
Pros: The food , The staff , The whole place
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ZuzaK
Points +1372
Awesome! - Edit
Great place, delicious food and many gf options
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-07
Pros: Gf options, A lot of plants, Fully vegan
Cons: Kinda expensive
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eRye
Points +179
Great vegan restaurant - Edit
Been here twice and the food was delicious
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Allergens clearly marked on the menu, Lots of drinks options
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naoms84
Points +411
Excellent food! - Edit
Very very good lunch, my mum and I were both very impressed (she is REALLY hard to please. So this place is GOOD!
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KayParry
Points +682
Sunday roast 👌🏼 - Edit
Another great roast 👌🏼 service was great! We sat outside with the dog, they gave her water and made a fuss of her, I literally cannot fault this place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-01
Pros: The roast is just 👌🏼☺️, Friendly staff & nice atmosphere, Dog friendly
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SteffieBee
Points +69
Amazing for Lunch - Edit
Went here or our anniversary, a beautiful relaxing place to eat and the food was amazing. Recommend trying a bunch of the small plates to experience as many flavours as possible!
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vicious_herbivore
Points +66
Fully vegan restaurant - Edit
Visited many times including my son's 1st birthday with omnivore family and everyone loved it. Lots of different meals to choose from. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Feels like a "normal" restaurant experience but with the confidence that everything is vegan!
Read morePros: Variety, Atmosphere, Staff
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Harpo240
Points +36
Amazing - Edit
Friendly staff, amazing menu, just wish I’d had room in my belly for a pudding!
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HippyBikingChick
Points +347
The best vegan Sunday roast! - Edit
Delicious!!! With good service, a lovely balcony overlooking the street, and reasonable prices. We are big fans!
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JoshWilliams
Points +44
Chester’s Vegan Go To - Edit
I visit Shrub quite frequently as one of 2 vegan only places in the city
Read moreFood is always spot on and have no complaints there
The service is hit and miss, it’s either brilliant or bad - there is no middle weirdly
Coffee could be better too
Pros: Food
Cons: Service, Coffee
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