Dive In! The Sandbar, Chester’s New Seafood Sensation, Opens Its Doors TODAY!
What a weekend it was at this year’s Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival! Many of you will remember the fantastic chef demonstration by Martin Taylor at Chester Racecourse, showcasing his incredible culinary skills. Well, we have even more exciting news from Martin and his team, as his highly anticipated new Chester restaurant, The Sandbar, opens its doors TODAY, August 5th!
Taking over the former Henry Potts pub site on Watergate Street, The Sandbar is set to make waves as Chester’s very first dedicated seafood restaurant. This new venture comes from the acclaimed team behind the award-winning Sandbar Seafood Shack in Chester Market, and with industry legend Jerry Brunning backing the project, it promises to bring a fresh and exciting new angle to Chester’s thriving food scene.
Diners can look forward to a menu that celebrates the very best of the UK coast, featuring classic seasonal offerings such as whole roasted fish, exquisite Ynys Môn oysters, succulent lobster, and a delightful array of Shetland shellfish and day-boat catches from the Irish to the Celtic Sea. These sit beautifully alongside bold, globally-inspired dishes like a hearty Croatian fish stew and vibrant wild sea bass ceviche, truly showcasing the breadth, versatility, and taste profile of seafood cookery from around the world. The restaurant aims to offer elevated plates in a refined yet relaxed ambience, celebrating local farm produce alongside its coastal delicacies.
Owner Martin Taylor shared his passion: “I’ve experienced some of the best fish dishes – from humble beach shacks to world-class seafood innovators – and it’s always been a dream to share that passion with others. Chester is a hub for outstanding independent dining, and we’re proud to be part of that vibrant scene. With access to exceptional locally-sourced produce and coastal delicacies, this is the perfect time and place to celebrate the diversity of seafood and bring even more success to the city’s robust food culture.”
Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to experience this exciting new addition to Chester’s culinary landscape. You can book your table now at ordertab.menu/thesandbarrestaurant/bookings.