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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143 Reviews
First Review by Giseleimogen
smoochthatnooch
Points +30
Best Vegan restaurant in Chester - Edit
Such a lovely vegan restaurant, with seasonal changes to their menu and such a wide range of food choices! Staff are always friendly and it's such a cosy place to visit.
Read morePros: Staff, Food, Calm
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CaitlinScrowther
Points +249
Amazing vegan food - Edit
Shrub has so many fresh and delicious Vegan options! I am a particular fan of the potato terrine 😍
Read moreThere is lovely seating available outside on the terrace.
Pros: Lovely food, Selection of indoor and outdoor seating , Friendly staff
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KieronSmith
Points +211
The BEST vegan roast dinner! - Edit
Amazing roast dinner, bursting with different flavours and a vegan Yorkie to top it off! We've eaten in Shrub multiple times, but the roast dinner tops it. Try if you ever have a Sunday in Chester.
Read moreAlso Shrub's homemade soft drinks are excellent and taste like cocktails (without the alcohol ofc)
Pros: Vegan yorkie, Super crispy roast potatoes, Homemade soft drinks
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FranLeavy
Points +38
Fabulous lunch - Edit
Sat on the terrace with the dogs. Our party had burgers, loaded fries, gnocchi, bhajis, teriyaki tofu and artichoke wings. All was delicious
Read morePros: Plenty of choice, More unusual ingredients , Great location
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vegansheep
Points +2532
Vegan campout! - Edit
Had a really lovely bowl at VCO. Tasty and great portion size
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Veganforthewin
Points +3120
Something Different - Edit
I had the artichoke wings. They were spicy but I like that. Some people might not
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GrayHorwitz
Points +1990
Hot box to go! So good - Edit
Good value, great taste and variety. Friendly folks and fresh and healthy vibes while being super tasty
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Ricky123
Points +1028
Friendly staff - Edit
Tried their artichoke wings at vegan camp out. 100% recommend, tasty and a good level of spice.
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MaggieSychta
Points +184
Fabulous food! - Edit
Shrub is a restaurant and cocktail bar right in the centre of Chester, with views over the picturesque Rows and a unique cocktail menu. I had the Thai Mule (sweeter than expected, but delicious) and picked three small plates; while everything sounded tempting, I went for the teriyaki tofu (lovely), the potato terrine (amazing, especially the crispy edges) and the frickles, tiny little pickled gherkins, battered and deep fried to perfection, accompanied by curry mayo. The portions are just right, and three small plates should be enough for the average person. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that the speakers playing music outside and the sounds of buskers from the street below mingled into a horrific cacophony, so if you're neurodivergent, I would recommend sitting inside. Overall, though, Shrub is definitely a must-visit if you're vegan in Chester!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Portion sizes just right , Great value
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ChunkyWombat
Points +1174
Sharing is caring - Edit
Wonderful mix of small plates! We asked the waiter for his recommendations and it did not disappoint. Yum-a-lum in my tum!
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CharlieMills
Points +5034
Lots of flavour - Edit
All the food here is delicious and I will definitely be going back again. The terriyaki tofu was my favourite. I also loved the red pepper dip, artichoke wings and camembert.
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SarahElizabeth87
Points +22
Absolutely stunning! - Edit
Took my friend here who isn’t vegan and she and I were blown away! The food was delicious, high quality and the staff were so friendly! I can’t wait to go back
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chacharlee
Points +3457
Incredible Sunday Roast - Edit
Great service and scrumptious food. 100% recommended!
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CatherineCorcoran
Points +89
Full of flavours - Edit
Sharing 3 “small” plates between 2 of us and then a dessert was a flavoursome treat. Everything was vegan, comfy chairs and friendly service made this a pleasure.
Read morePros: Lots of choices , Great flavours , Good service
Cons: Loud music but they turned it down when we asked
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vegan_brummie
Points +112
My type of cuisine! - Edit
Gorgeous food - we visited while on a trip to Chester, and it was so good that my boyfriend wanted to go a second time! I love this type of cuisine.
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EllaSpray
Points +139
Amazing place in Chester! - Edit
Seasonal menu so lots of range of food, amazing Sunday lunch, and great friendly staff and interiors.
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AuntyBeany
Points +74
Awesome - Edit
Great fully vegan place with a good choice of dishes from tapas to Sunday roast. Nice relaxed atmosphere and staff are friendly and helpful. Non-vegan friends also very impressed.
Read morePros: Relaxed vibe, Range of dishes, Interesting drinks
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JoH1984
Points +60
Delicious tapas - Edit
Really delicious lunch of vegan tapas followed by apple dumplings for dessert. This is a must visit for anyone going to Chester
Read morePros: Lots of choice, Comfy interior
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VeganTam40
Points +124
Amazing flavours - Edit
Shrub is in a beautiful location, the heated terrace is lovely even in cold/wet weather, and the food is absolutely delicious! I will definitely be back 😀😋
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great staff, Lovely setting
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HannahBurks
Points +729
10/10 - Edit
Always enjoy my visits here. Staff always super friendly, good atmosphere, love the decor, the music and the food is fantastic. So imaginative and not had a bad dish here!
Read morePros: Great choice of options, Amazing food!!!!! , Lovely vibe
Cons: Bit pricey - but defo worth it!
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crueltyfreefrancesca
Points +24
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 +588
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 +35
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 +160
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 +110
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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