Simon Radley At The Chester Grosvenor
Simon Radley has been at the helm in the five-star Chester Grosvenor Hotel & Spa's kitchens for 20 years, holding a Michelin star for 18 of them. In honour of that stellar achievement, the hotel's iconic Arkle restaurant has been recently refurbished and renamed as Simon Radley at the Chester Grosvenor. The Grade-II listed hotel, with its distinctive black and white half-timbered facade and 80 rooms and suites, has been a feature of Chester city centre since 1865. It's part of the Duke of Westminster's estate and it was the late Duchess who owned the famous steeplechaser after which the restaurant was named.
In its new incarnation, the focus remains on classically inspired cuisine with a contemporary twist and diners have a choice between the a la carte or the tasting menu. A typical run through the a la carte might include a starter like Caramelised veal sweetbread with truffle lasagne, scented langoustine and vanilla stick followed by Picattas of Galloway beef with intense mushroom, clotted cream, artichoke and truffle and a dessert of Chilled Champagne soup with crisp vacherin and raspberry ripple. The food is complemented by one of the best wine lists in the country stretching to around a thousand bins. Simon Radley At The Chester Grosvenor is open for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. The hotel's other dining options are La Brasserie, for more informal dining, and The Arkle Bar & Lounge for pre-dinner drinks, morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon tea.
Fact File
Michelin
One Star
AA
Four Rosettes
Head Chef
Simon Radley
Lunch
The restaurant is closed for lunch but the Chester Grosvenor has alternatives -- La Brasserie or The Arkle Bar & Lounge.
Dinner
A La Carte : 3 courses, £59 (sample menu)
Tasting Menu: £70 (sample menu)
The restaurant is open for dinner every day except Sunday and Monday
Wine List
One of the very best wine lists in the country stretching to more than 65 pages and a thousand bins. A real goldmine for wine lovers with a resident sommelier on hand to offer guidance.
Accommodation
The hotel has 80 rooms and suites.
Getting There
The Grosvenor Hotel & Spa is located in a Grade-II listed building on Eastgate in the heart of Chester.
Attractions
The Roman walls, Chester Cathedral.
Contact Details
The Chester Grosvenor & Spa
Eastgate
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 1LT
Tel: 01244 895618
Chester Grosvenor website
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