Newsletter
Testimonials
Elegant, light, airy, exquisitely furnished. Crisp white table linen, cutlery to suit royalty.
Lancashire Magazine
Amazing! The place is stunning, the staff are friendly and smiling, and the food's great. Good value too.
Caroline, Chester
Have been a few times and keep coming back, just the best food and service in Chester, terrific atmosphere.
Ken and Claire, Hawarden
News
Winner of 'Taste of Cheshire' Award
On 11th June at a glitzy ceremony in The Pavilion at Chester Racecourse 1539 was awarded the prestigious accolade of 'Taste of Cheshire' at the Visit Chester & Cheshire Tourism Awards.
The award aims to reward tourism businesses that produce a quality end product or use local produce and which, in turn, contribute to the long-term sustainability of the local community in which they live and run their business.
The judges thought that 1539 should be recognised amongst the best restaurants in the area as we have a very strong loyal clientele and are passionate about representing local produce and producers within their menus.
Best Large Restaurant 2010
At the Chester Food and Drink Awards 2010 on 7th April Restaurant 1539 won the Gold Award for Best Large Restaurant., and the Silver Award for Best Use of Local Produce in a menu. It is a great achievement to receive both of these accolades and a credit to the entire team at 1539.
Which? Good Food Guide 2010
We are very pleased to have received a readers recommendation in the Which? Good Food Guide 2010. These entries are local, up-and-coming places to watch and are the voice of thousands of loyal followers. Nominations for Restaurant of the Year are now open, so please show your support and click on the link below to vote for us!
http://www.which.co.uk/reviews/good-food-guide/feedback
Michelin Guide 2010
The Michelin Guide 2010 has listed Restaurant 1539 as an establishment to visit in Chester. " Stylish and spacious modern brasserie set in a stand of the racecourse, with smartly furnished, decked terraces and panoramic views. Modern British cooking makes use of local produce."
Best Use of Local Produce Award
At the 2009 Chester Food and Drink Awards Restaurant 1539 won the Gold Award for 'Best Use of Local Produce in a Menu'.
We pride ourselves on using only the finest local produce ranging from poultry produced in Lancashire on Reg Johnson's farm to Vale of Clwyd Beef, Eaton Estate venison and Menai Mussels.
The award is accepted by Max Gnoyke, Consultant Chef, Phil Dougherty, General Manager of Chester Racecourse, and presented by Chester Food and Drink Chairman Stephen Wundke (L-R).
