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
CatherineKilbane
Points +72
Fab Friday meal for Veganuary - Edit
Really tasty food, lots of great choice and selection, gorgeous venue and setup. Can't wait to try the outdoor terrace in summer! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Full vegan menu, Lots of choice, Friendly staff
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andyjones
Points +450
Lunch time feed - Edit
Lovely spot in central Chester.
Read moreWould go again - katsu burger was niiice
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KimNegri
Points +123
More spice needed - Edit
The restaurant is warm and friendly service slightly chaotic and getting the order correct. Food needs more flavour with ok. Good choice of wine. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Large space, Clean, Good wine
Cons: Expensive, Slightly chaotic, Food needs more favourite
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villemo
Points +86
Very nice - Edit
Very very good risotto. My Dahl wasn't really a Dahl more of a chickpea coconut curry, left me quite disappointed. Lovely drinks.
Read morePros: Vegan place, Good selection
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AndyCropper
Points +453
Great all vegan food - Edit
A very nice atmosphere and a very good all vegan menu with Curry’s, burgers, salads, pasta and Shepherds pie amongst the offerings. There is a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu and they also serve draught lager, wine and cocktails as well as tea and coffee.
Read morePros: A very good menu, Friendly and knowledgeable staff, Excellent food
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TinieMelter
Points +200
Delicious - Edit
Wow first time in a Chester for a few years and was very impressed with Shrub. Food was absolutely gorgeous and restaurant is lovely with a real cozy atmosphere. Will definitely return next time we are nearby to try more of the options.
Read morePros: All vegan , Lots of options , Lovely staff
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Nana123
Points +418
Tasty dishes, seasonal menu - Edit
Super tasty dishes (the cauliflower bites should not be missed) with a regularly changing menu. We have brought a few meat eaters here and they have always loved it.
Read moreMost mains contain meat-replacement ingredients (beyond burger or seitan), so good for "meat lovers", but some mains are veggies only. Some of the mains have been smaller than others in the past.
Pros: Tasty dishes, Menu that changes regularly, Interesting drink options
Cons: Some (not all) mains can be a bit small, A bit pricier than other places
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TinaPage
Points +38
Lovely meal - Edit
All of the food at shrub was delicious. I rarely have three courses for dinner but I couldn't resist here. I had the flatbread for the main course and it was so good! There is a huge choice and service is excellent too.
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weenywyatt
Points +264
Beautiful 😍 - Edit
Stunning and spacious restaurant, varied vegan menu and utterly delicious 😋
Read morePros: Reasonably priced , Beautiful setting , Delicious food
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HollyMay
Points +965
Loved the food, the wine and the atmosphere, will definitely be back! - Edit
Even my non vegan friend loved the food and that is what matters the most! Will definitely be back!
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ThorViolet
Points +163
Excellent! - Edit
Shrub has been a real 'grower' for me. Love the focaccia (never thought I'd be ordering bread...), there are lots of cool small plates, and the Shrub burger is a regular burger, nicely executed.
Read moreFab ambience, and cocktails - you can ask for non-menu cocktails too - no problem there. Really engaged staff.
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Jberkery
Points +471
Wonderful restaurant - Edit
Wow, an huge array of vegan options. The coleslaw with the burgers is not to be missed
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options. , Knowalagble staff
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Monte
Points +25
Brilliant - Edit
Ace food, good choice to choose from
Read morePros: Very good option, Lovely food, Fast service
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Stephieleigh
Points +457
Lovely food in a super cool venue - Edit
This is a super cool venue in the pedestrianised Chester shopping area; it is upstairs and has heated undercover outdoor seating, overlooking the street below. The indoor areas are beautiful; a great deal of thought has gone into the decor. Even the washrooms were decorated with flowers! The menu is small but varied , ranging from a poke bowl to a burger. Everything is 100% plant-based and all the food coming out was freshly made, looking and smelling delicious. I had the pesto linguine which was superb. They also do a wide range of drinks including imaginative cocktails. The music was loud but very good and the staff were all lovely.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan and freshly cooked, Gorgeous decor, Friendly staff
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thecurlyvegan
Points +1443
Great Sunday roast 🥦 - Edit
Satisfied all my cravings for a roast dinner, the house Seitan was banging 👌🏼 dog friendly, lovely terrace overlooking Chester city centre. Restaurant has a lovely vibe. Good beer options and the corn ribs were delicious 🤤
Read morePros: Dog friendly
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nellmont
Points +30
Lovely roast - Edit
Absolutely stunning atmosphere. Beautiful food and service. We ordered the roast which was lovely, the cauliflower cheese was a nice touch. The only negative would be that I wish there had been a little more flavour and seasoning.. maybe some cranberry sauce on the side or maple seasoned carrots? It was delicious, but for the price- you expect amazing flavour.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Lovely atmosphere , Great menu
Cons: Expensive , Lack of flavour
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aleeshabullimore
Points +24
Lovely and cozy entirely vegan restaurant - Edit
Such a lovely restaurant with friendly staff. The menu has a variety of options and they offer a Sunday roast! Will definitely be going back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-25
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NathanBower
Points +153
Insane Vegan food! - Edit
Food is downright delicious! If I had to recommend 1 dish & 1 drink go for the mushrooms ‘calamari’ and the chai Latte!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Super friendly staff, Reasonably price
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SophieHughes-Saunier
Points +158
Great place - Edit
Varied menu full of delicious dishes, drinks & desserts. Digital menu-scan QR code on table. Sourdough doughnuts are insanely good. Cool décor & central location. Fab cocktails too
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Great choice, Central location
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RaineinSpain
Points +50
Fabulous food! - Edit
First time at Shrub, the food was so good, fantastic menu choices and staff helpful and friendly. My partner and I shared a burger which was helpfully cut through for us and with it we chose a selection of small side dishes to share. The tofu side was wonderful, the asparagus and broccoli so good and best of all the fries dusted with what tasted like salt, pepper and Chinese five spice - not sure if that was correct but whatever it was; they were really, really nice! All yummy 😊😊
Read moreThank you Shrub - we will return when we are next anywhere near Chester.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Excellent service, Great location
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Zahria93
Points +125
Really enjoyed Shrub - Edit
We had the cauli bites, falafel salad, chipotle wrap with s&p chips and pink lemonade donut.Couldn’t fault any of it. Cauli bites was a pleasantly large portion, comfortable enough for two people. Everything had a bit of spice but not enough to make it unenjoyable and the salt and pepper chips were incredible.
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Amyyyyy
Points +4014
Highly recommend - Edit
Amazing food. Friendly service.
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Catcrazyclaire
Points +111
Wonderful lunch - Edit
Great atmosphere, great service and lovely food. Perfect if you have omnis with you!
Read morePros: Great tasting food, Fast and friendly service, Great location and style
Cons: Too full for dessert!
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belikethat
Points +26
The Shrub - Edit
I’ve been meaning to come here for a while because i saw they had some vegan options, so I brought an open-minded friend to check it out.
Read moreWe soon found out that everything is vegan, I was quite overwhelmed by choice as I’m used to having bean burgers and the odd curry when out.
Super friendly staff, super tasty food, I would recommend the sausages!
Updated from previous review on 2021-05-01
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Very friendly staff
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Wild C
Points +153
How vegan food should be done - Edit
A tastefully decorated, spacious place in an excellent location (provided you don't have mobility issues or a pushchair, as, like most Chester venues, there are many steps).
Read moreShrub does healthy food packed with flavour. They understand what vegan customers want. My beetroot hummus was sprinkled with toasted seeds. My jackfruit salad had proper lollo rosso, not rubbish iceberg lettuce. My cheesecake had a crunchy nut base. The jackfruit itself was crispy and oozing with sticky sauce. My partner won't stop talking about his broccoli and asparagus side dish, and urging me to try and recreate it. Very reasonable prices, too. We will be back soon.
Pros: Flavours, Value, Bottle of chilled water brought without us having
Cons: No good for people who struggle with steps
Wild C
Went back again recently and it was even better. I've never had such good potatoes, and I really recommend the posset.
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DzA
Points +166
Chester Delight! - Edit
Followed a recommendation from the awesome team in The Jaunty Goat (you need coffee and cake from there if you’ve not been) and boy were they right.
Read moreAmazing place. Can’t rate it highly enough. From friendly staff to incredible food to one of the best playlists I’ve heard in a restaurant, I could not fault this place. Congratulations Shrub team!
Pros: Really well presented and tasty menu, Great value for money, Really great vibe
Cons: It’s not in London so I can’t visit every week :)
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misslucykate1
Points +516
Delicious! - Edit
So many delicious looking options, we had the seitan wrap and a few sides: Tofu and broccoli & asparagus with basil pesto (would recommend!). Great options as you can have a Mixture of small side plates, a standard sized dinner or lighter lunch plates. This was great value for money too.
Read moreThanks to the chef for not lacing all dishes with coriander like most vegan places do. Decor inside the restaurant was gorgeous.
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