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TTDC Bars & Pubs Basement 85
✻ A wine bar — № 9K0
Open now · CH1 2LF · ££

BASEMENT 85.

4.8
★★★★★
296 reviews on Google

A brand-new addition to Chester's hospitality scene (opening in March 2026 in the former Henry Potts venue). Run by an ambitious young team, this wet-led basement bar prioritises an exceptional drinking experience. While they do offer high-quality food options like charcuterie boards, the focus is squarely on premium drinks and cocktails. It is designed to be a great spot for a professional, high-end drink, especially after the races.

Basement 85
Rating
★ 4.8
296 reviews
Category
Wine Bar
Bars & Pubs
Price
££
per Google
Hours
Open now
open late
Reserve
Yes
or call
Status
Not provided
Google
✻ Practical information

Address
85 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LF
Postcode
CH1 2LF
Telephone
01244 820559
Website
https://basement85.co.uk/
Map
Open in Google Maps
Coordinates
53.1895° N · 2.8962° W
✻ What to expect

  • Dog-friendly
  • Reservations
  • Cocktails
  • Beer
  • Wine
  • Vegetarian
  • Good for children
  • Restroom
✻ Meals served

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
✻ Payment

  • · Debit cards
  • · Contactless (NFC)
✻ Google photos

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Photos from Google Places · custom venue artwork remains the main image where available.

✻ Reviews · from Google

Robert Duffy ★★★★★
“We’re not really seafood people but, as it was a special occasion (anniversary), we wanted to try something different. Oysters, bone marrow and cod roe to start proceedings. All good. Sea trout and skate wing for main. Amazing! Puds and dessert wines to finish. The friendly and i…”
7 months ago
Niall Collins ★★★★★
“This is the best seafood I've had in the area, hands down. It's on par with what I've had in places like Saint-Malo and Loch Fyne. I started with the oysters, and the staff was super helpful if you've never had them before. Then I had the mussels, a nice half-kilo (ish) portion…”
8 months ago
Angela spence ★★★☆☆
“Arrived Saturday afternoon as a walk in was only 3 people sitting at the bar and 4 people at 1 table in the Dining Area! Was told they're fully booked and awaiting 80 people in 30mins but we could sit at the bar, ordered half a dozen Oysters was given the choice of 3 different O…”
6 months ago
Ellie Unsworth ★★★★★
“The best meal I’ve had all year! Genuinely stunning food, amazing atmosphere and fabulous staff/service. 10/10 from me and we will 100% be back! Thankyou”
7 months ago
Jenna McKenzie (Jimi the Dawg) ★★★★★
“Our server (Brooke) was fantastic and the food was plentiful, the wine was also brilliant and we had a great time. Thank you”
7 months ago