Armando’s Deli
48 Garden Lane, Chester, CH1 4EN
Small, family-owned delicatessen in the city’s garden quarter, selling authentic Italian and continental meats, cheeses and dried foods that you won’t find in the well-known supermarkets.
Books on the Walls
2 City Walls, Chester, CH1 2JG
A tiny, community-focused independent bookshop nestled within Chester’s historic city walls, offering a curated collection of handpicked titles, plus tea, coffee and events.
Chester Model Centre
71-73 Bridge St Row East, Chester, CH1 1NW
Independent hobby shop in operation for more than two decades; stocks a broad range of model railways, plus military and civilian aircraft, diecast vehicles and television / film memorabilia.
City Gate
47 Bridge St, Chester, CH1 1NG
Independent designer menswear store established in 1974, offers a wide range of quality garments for the style-savvy gentleman including brands typically not found on the high street.
erj Boutique & Lifestyle
35-37 Faulkner St, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3BD
Contemporary independent boutique founded by husband and wife team Rob and Ev Walsh in 2007, sells a curated collection of womenswear, footwear, jewellery and homeware.
Fat Face
11/13 Eastgate St, Chester, CH1 1LG
Long-established Chester site of the popular British lifestyle brand, sells a vast range of quality casual clothing, footwear and accessories for men, women and children.
Geoff Hughes Family Butcher
Chester Market, Hunter St, Chester, CH1 2AR
Family-run butchers in Chester Market renowned for its range of award-winning sausages. Sells a wide variety of locally sourced meat, poultry and eggs, plus a selection of artisan jams, chutneys, pickles and sauces.
Hoole Food Market
23 Faulkner St, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3BD
One stop shop for quality, sustainably-sourced, fresh produce, dried foods, artisan breads, juices, plants and flowers; offers free next day delivery within a 12 mile radius.
Powells Jewellery
2 Eastgate Row, Chester, CH1 1LF
Long-established family-run jewellers on Chester’s historic rows, specialises in antique and contemporary fine jewellery, and vintage watches. Also offers services such as valuations, aftercare and repairs.
Pyramid Designer Glassware & Gifts
23 St Werburgh St, Chester, CH1 2DY
Established in 1997 and recognised as one of the country’s leading independent glassware retailers; offers a diverse range of products from quirky gift pieces to unique art investments.
Roly’s Fudge
48 Watergate St, Chester, CH1 2LA
Charming traditional fudge shop offering mouthwatering house-made fudge in a wide variety of flavours including chocolate, vanilla clotted cream, maple and walnut and sea-salt.
Søstrene Grene
6-8 Newgate St, Grosvenor Precinct, Chester, CH1 1ER
Scandinavian-inspired homeware store in Grosvenor Precinct. Sells a mix of home décor, wooden toys, craft supplies, stationary and gourmet treats at affordable prices.
The Bike Factory
153-161 Boughton, Chester, CH3 5BH
Long-established store in Chester selling an extensive range of cycles, clothing and accessories from leading brands such as Trek, Brompton and Raleigh. Also offers a host of workshop services to keep your bike in top shape.
The Cheese Shop
116 Northgate St, Chester, CH1 2HT
Beloved Chester stalwart known for its incredible selection of cow, goat and ewe cheeses from around the world. Also stocks a range of complementary items such as homemade breads, jams, chutneys and wines.