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Each day, before midday we upload the day's menus, it's always nice to whet your appetite before you even get to us.

Daily Menu

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Where certain allergens are highlighted the allergen may relate to just one component of the dish, which may easily be substituted or removed. For more information please ask one of our crew.

We always advise you to mention any food allergies or intolerances when ordering. We are happy to provide allergy guidelines to support you in making your own menu choice; however, we cannot recommend or tell you what is suitable for you to eat or drink.

Allergies, Intolerances and Dietary Requirements - We actively manage the main fourteen allergens recognised by the Food Standards Agency (see below) but are unable to give information on allergens outside of this. We will, of course, do what we can to accommodate requests outside these fourteen, but these will be put through to the kitchen as a ‘request’ not an allergy order.

Cross Contamination - Our food is prepared in areas where cross contamination may also occur. This means that we can never guarantee a dish is completely free from any allergens or specific ingredients. We declare allergens if they are intentionally added to a product. Where our suppliers have indicated possible cross contamination risks, we also declare their allergen ‘may contain’ risks. If the food is served in its packaging, we advise you to refer to the manufacturer’s label. If you are concerned about possible allergen cross contamination of the food you wish to consume, please ask us for further information on our cooking methods and policies.

The Food Standards Agency continue to advise people who have a peanut allergy to avoid eating any foods that contain or may contain mustard, mustard seeds, mustard powder or mustard flour because of potential contamination with peanuts

Gluten Free - Where we offer gluten free dishes, controls are in place to ensure that dishes contain no more than 20 parts per million gluten; however, as we handle many allergens in our busy kitchens, we therefore cannot guarantee all traces of allergens are completely removed.

Tick below to remove foods containing these items from the menu


Starters and Nibbles

Wild mushroom and tarragon soup, truffle oil, warm sour dough roll (v, gfa) 623 kcal 7.45
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Gluten

May contain: Soybeans, Eggs

Goats’ cheese panna cotta, pickled and roast beetroot, seeded crostini, candied walnuts (gf, v) 317 kcal 7.95
Contains: Tree Nuts, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Celery, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Soybeans, Mustard, Sesame

King prawns, garlic butter, ciabatta 428 kcal 7.95
Contains: Crustaceans, Milk / Lactose, Gluten

May contain: Eggs

Vegan antipasto; roasted vegetables, hummus, coconut feta, croutes (vg) 293 kcal 8.95
Contains: Celery, Gluten, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Milk / Lactose, Eggs

Smoked salmon, cucumber, grape and dill salad, salmon roe and horseradish (gf) 194 kcal 10.95
Contains: Fish, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Celery, Sesame

Chicken liver pâté, carrot and apricot chutney, toasted bloomer (gfa) 462 kcal 8.45
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Sesame

Spiced cauliflower and lentil pie, cauliflower purée, light curry sauce (vg, gf) 326 kcal 7.95
Contains: Celery, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Milk / Lactose, Mustard

King prawn, chorizo, avocado salad, crisp tortilla, roquito peppers, coriander 559 kcal 9.95
Contains: Soybeans, Crustaceans, Milk / Lactose, Gluten

May contain: Celery, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Marinated Greek olives (vg, gf) 156 kcal 4.95

Padron peppers, sea salt (vg, gf) 131 kcal 5.95

Halloumi fries, tomato relish (gf, v) 554 kcal 7.45
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Crispy squid with sweet chilli mango 412 kcal 6.95
Contains: Molluscs, Gluten

May contain: Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

BBQ chicken wings (gf) 741 kcal 6.95
Contains: Mustard

May contain: Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Chicken and ginger gyoza, hoi sin 291 kcal 6.95
Contains: Soybeans, Gluten, Sesame

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites


Mains

8oz British sirloin 28 day dry aged, pepper sauce, portobello mushroom, tomato, chunky chips (gf) 1431 kcal 32.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Sesame

Braised shoulder of lamb, minted new potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rosemary gravy (gf) 827 kcal 25.95
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Celery, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Steak burger, beer onions, grilled pancetta, Monterey Jack, spiced tomato mayonnaise, fries 1382 kcal 17.45
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Celery

Add pulled black garlic beef 91 kcal 2.45
Contains: Gluten, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Soybeans

Game suet pudding (venison, pheasant and rabbit) mash, buttered greens (gf) 1193 kcal 17.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Celery, Mustard

Buttercross Farm pork and leek sausages, buttered mash, onion gravy (gf) 915 kcal 17.25
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Soybeans

Slow roasted duck leg, fondant potato, roast shallot, cherries, red wine jus (gf) 2939 kcal 19.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Grilled sea bass with pickled ginger spring onion, chili noodles salad and soy sauce 632 kcal 21.95
Contains: Soybeans, Fish, Eggs, Gluten

May contain: Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Beer battered fish and chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce (gf) 1278 kcal 17.45
Contains: Fish, Eggs, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Celery, Mustard

Appleby's Cheshire cheese, onion and potato pie, green vegetables, white wine mustard sauce (gf, v) 1192 kcal 16.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Celery, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Fish, Sesame

Mozzarella and basil pesto linguine, oven dried cherry tomatoes, focaccia croutons (v) 736 kcal 16.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Gluten

May contain: Soybeans, Eggs

Smoked haddock and salmon fishcakes, tomato, spring onion salad (gf) 862 kcal 16.95
Contains: Fish, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Crispy beef salad, sweet chilli sauce, roasted cashew nuts (gf) 872 kcal 16.95
Contains: Tree Nuts, Soybeans

May contain: Peanuts

Bacon chop, fried egg, grilled pineapple, chunky chips (gf) 1000 kcal 17.95
Contains: Eggs, Mustard

Piri Piri chicken burger, smashed avocado, smoked streak bacon, Monterey Jack, garlic mayo, fries 1202 kcal 17.45
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten, Mustard

May contain: Soybeans, Celery, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Aubergine, okra and sweet potato massaman curry, lime leaf rice, pak choi (vg) 417 kcal 16.95
Contains: Soybeans, Celery, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk / Lactose, Gluten, Sesame


Light bites (served until 5pm)

Fillet steak sandwich, Dijon tarragon mayonnaise, balsamic onions, sun blush tomatoes, fries 986 kcal 15.75
Contains: Eggs, Gluten, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Milk / Lactose

Change to Truffle and Parmesan fries (gf) 500 kcal 1.50
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Open smoked salmon sandwich, chive cream cheese, granary bread, pickled cucumber (gfa) 363 kcal 10.95
Contains: Soybeans, Fish, Milk / Lactose, Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Sesame

Coronation chicken on flat bread, toasted almonds, poppadom crisps 968 kcal 11.95
Contains: Tree Nuts, Eggs, Gluten

May contain: Peanuts, Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Celery, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Goats cheese, red pepper, blushed tomato quiche, crème fraîche new potato salad (gf, v) 877 kcal 12.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Eggs

May contain: Celery, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites


Sides

Chunky chips (vg, gf) 535 kcal 4.75

Truffle parmesan fries (gf) 450 kcal 5.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Fries (vg, gf) 377 kcal 4.75

Onion rings (gf) 292 kcal 4.45
May contain: Celery, Mustard

Garlic bread (v) 426 kcal 4.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Gluten

May contain: Eggs

Buttered vegetables (gf, v) 198 kcal 4.45
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Mixed salad (vg, gf) 99 kcal 4.75

Garlic bread, cheese (v) 621 kcal 5.45
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Gluten

May contain: Eggs

Peppercorn sauce (gf) 157 kcal 2.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Sesame


Puddings

Triple chocolate brownie, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream (gf, v) 899 kcal 8.45
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Hot waffle, caramelised banana, toffee sauce, honeycomb ice cream (v) 855 kcal 8.45
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream (gf, v) 732 kcal 8.45
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Raspberry ripple Arctic slice, raspberry sauce (v) 378 kcal 8.95
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Celery, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Spiced white chocolate and orange crème brûlée, chocolate chip cookies (v) 746 kcal 7.95
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Celery, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Chocolate and orange tart, fresh raspberries, blood orange sorbet (vg) 432 kcal 8.50
Contains: Soybeans, Gluten

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk / Lactose, Eggs

Lemon and blueberry cheesecake, blueberry compote, lemon sorbet 513 kcal 8.75
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Gluten

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Eggs

Warm raspberry Bakewell tart, raspberry compote, vanilla custard (v) 583 kcal 8.95
Contains: Tree Nuts, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten

May contain: Peanuts, Soybeans, Celery, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites


Cheeseboard

Cheese, biscuits, quince, carrot and apricot chutney, grapes and celery, select from below (v) 478 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Eggs, Sesame

Ashlynn Goats Cheese (gf, v) 90 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Appleby Cheshire Cheese (gf) 107 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Brie (gf, v) 90 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Shropshire Blue (gf, v) 123 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Barbers Vintage Cheddar (gf, v) 205 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

One cheese (v) 168 kcal 4.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Eggs, Sesame

Three cheeses (v) 308 kcal 10.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Eggs, Sesame

Five cheeses (v) 478 kcal 14.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose, Celery, Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soybeans, Eggs, Sesame


Cheshire Farm Ice Cream and Sorbet

Choose any of the below for 2.75 per scoop

Vanilla (gf, v) 125 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Strawberry (gf, v) 124 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

White Choc Chunk (gf, v) 204 kcal
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Chocolate (gf, v) 127 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Honeycomb (gf, v) 137 kcal
Contains: Milk / Lactose

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Blood orange Sorbet (vg, gf) 79 kcal
May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk / Lactose

Raspberry Sorbet (vg, gf) 68 kcal
May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk / Lactose

Bramley Apple Sorbet (vg) 65 kcal
May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten, Mustard


Small Pudding and a Hot Drink

Choose a mini version of our most popular puddings with a tea or coffee of your choice ~ 8.95

Mini waffle, honeycomb ice cream (v) 636 kcal
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Triple chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce (gf, v) 583 kcal
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts

Raspberry ripple Arctic slice (v) 251 kcal
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs, Gluten

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Celery, Mustard, Sesame, Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites

Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream (gf, v) 429 kcal
Contains: Soybeans, Milk / Lactose, Eggs

May contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts


Hot Drinks

All of our hot drinks are served with gluten free flapjack. For a wider selection, please see our puddings menu

Selection of tea (gf, v) 24 kcal 3.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Cafetière of coffee (gf, v) 58 kcal 3.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Americano (vg, gf) 0 kcal 3.75

Double espresso (vg, gf) 0 kcal 3.75

Flat white (gf, v) 47 kcal 4.25
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Cappuccino (gf, v) 52 kcal 4.25
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Latte (gf, v) 122 kcal 4.25
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Irish coffee (gf, v) 135 kcal 7.95
Contains: Milk / Lactose

Hot chocolate (gf, v) 299 kcal 4.45
Contains: Milk / Lactose

(v) - vegetarian, (vg) - vegan, (gf) - gluten free, (gfa) - gluten free adaptable, just ask

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Daily Menu
  • Starters and Nibbles
  • Mains
  • Light bites (served until 5pm)
  • Sides
  • Puddings
  • Cheeseboard
  • Cheshire Farm Ice Cream and Sorbet
  • Small Pudding and a Hot Drink
  • Hot Drinks
Sunday Menu
  • While You Wait
  • Starters and Nibbles
  • Sunday Roasts
  • Mains and Light Bites
  • Puddings and Cheese
  • Cheeseboard
  • Cheshire Farm Ice Cream and Sorbet
  • Small Pudding and a Hot Drink
  • Hot Drinks
Children's Menu
  • Nibbles
  • Mains
  • Puddings
  • Cheshire Farm Ice Cream
Chester Races Brunch Menu
  • Brunch
  • Small Plates
  • Extras £2 each
  • Hot Drinks
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The Architect, 54 Nicholas Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2NX

Tel: 01244 353 070

Email: [email protected]

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If your plans change so you can no longer make it, please give us a call or use the link in your confirmation email to cancel your table.

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We don't book out all our tables, saving some for 'walk-ins', and sometimes those with bookings prefer to sit outside. So if the time you're after isn't available, and you potentially don't mind a wait, feel free to just call down. We'll either have a spot for you or will be running a waiting list.

Outside tables aren't able to be reserved

For those still preferring to eat alfresco, outside tables are on a first come first served basis.

Car Parking

Parking at the pub is extremely limited and fills up very quickly, but we have plenty of parking close by. Parking at the Architect is free for patrons of the pub but please ensure your registration is recorded at the bar upon arrival. Customers are entitled to 3-hours free parking and full T&C's are displayed in the car park.