Barlounge. the Chester institution which was founded in 2000, have celebrated their 25 years in business with a fresh new reimagining of the much loved independent bar and restaurant.

The thoughtfully curated refurbishment introduces new cooking methods, elevated flavours and updated interiors, while staying true to the dishes, drinks and atmosphere that have made Barlounge a local favourite for a quarter of a century. The new look venue includes an open-kitchen, bespoke wood-fired oven bringing guests closer to the energy behind the food and drinks, while familiar favourites remain firmly on the menu.

• A new, specially designed wood-fired oven is now central to the open kitchen and elevated menu. The open kitchen adds an element of theatre to the newly reimagined ‘indoor terrace’ – which blends the iconic ‘top terrace’ area seamlessly into the light, bright and contemporary new dining area.

• A reimagined food offering focused on bold flavours and social, sharing-style dining, whilst retaining all the old favourites and classic Barlounge dishes

• Refreshed interiors and bottom terrace revamp that enhance the space while preserving Barlounge’s relaxed, energetic feel

• Bringing the outside in, with a bold re-imagining of the former dining room area, bringing all the ‘feels’ & energy of the outdoor terrace, into the beautiful, airy and aptly named new ‘Indoor Terrace’

Food

• Guests can expect an exciting injection of ‘food theatre’ with three new cooking styles; the bespoke built wood-fired oven, state-of-the-art spit roast and the welcome return of the robata (coal grill), bringing depth of flavour and theatre to the menu

• Much-loved Barlounge favourites remain, including the legendary sticky sausages, the famous Sunday Roast and sharing boards

• Food is designed to flow from daytime through to late evening, whether for casual lunches, long social dinners, special celebrations or weekend gatherings

Drinks

• Signature classic cocktails that have defined Barlounge for years remain firmly on the menu

• Reworked and refreshed cocktails sit alongside classics such as Old Cuban and Side Car

• Much-loved draught beers from across the continent also make a welcome return, as does their refined wine list, champagne menu and their carefully curated array of worldly spirits

Barlounge say that the refresh is a “thank you to the guests who have shown so much support for so many years” and celebrates their love for the local community in Chester, its people and its vibrant local businesses.