St Peter's Cafe reopens its historic doors

By Lizzie Guy 8th Apr 2025

Following a period of restoration work to stabilise the church's east wall, the café has reopened its doors with a fresh new menu (Image via: St Peter's Church)
Following a period of restoration work to stabilise the church's east wall, the café has reopened its doors with a fresh new menu (Image via: St Peter's Church)

St Peter's Cafe, nestled within the 700-year-old St Peter's Church in the heart of Chester city centre, has officially reopened.

Following a period of restoration work to stabilise the church's east wall, the café has reopened its doors with a fresh new menu and extended opening hours.

Guests can now visit Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00am to 3:30pm, and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of one of Chester's most iconic buildings.

The launch event was attended by a mix of returning guests, new faces, local councillors, and Chester's own Town Crier.

The launch event was attended by a mix of returning guests, new faces, local councillors, and Chester's own Town Crier (Image via: St Peter's Church)

Inside guests enjoyed their meals beneath the Victorian stained-glass windows, surrounded by the rich history and quiet beauty of St Peter's Church.

St Peter's Cafe serves a delicious range of sandwiches, hand-made cakes, and coffee at affordable prices.

A particular highlight is the café's bacon and sausage baps, made using locally sourced meat - which have already proved a hit with returning customers.

Rev Jonathan Phillips said: "We're thrilled to welcome people back to St Peter's Café.

"It's a privilege to serve homemade treats and fresh coffee in such a special place and we're proud to showcase local ingredients and hand-made treats in a setting that's full of history and heart."

Whether you're catching up with friends, looking for a quiet moment of reflection, or just in search of great coffee in Chester - St Peter's Café is now open.

     

Please Donate Chester. Your City. Your News. Your Support Matters.

Local news is essential for our community — but it needs your support.
By becoming a monthly supporter, you’ll help us continue delivering reliable local stories and events.
Your support makes a real difference to Chester.
Monthly supporters will enjoy:
Ad-free experience

Share:


Sign-up for our FREE newsletter...

We want to provide chester with more and more clickbait-free news.

     

...or become a Supporter.
Chester. Your City. Your News.

Local news is essential for our community — but it needs your support.
Your donation makes a real difference.
For monthly donators:
Ad-free experience