Artichoke Cafe Bar Bistro
From Sunday Roast to coffee, tea and toast, cocktails to real ales. Relaxed and friendly service combined with quality food and drinks. Breakfast, lunch and evening menus plus an ever changing selection of homemade cakes that are always available. Real ale from Cheshire breweries, continental lagers, artisan beers not to mention wines, gins and cocktails.
From Sunday Roast to coffee, tea and toast, cocktails to real ales. Relaxed and friendly service combined with quality food and drinks. Breakfast, lunch and evening menus plus an ever changing selection of homemade cakes that are always available. Real ale from Cheshire breweries, continental lagers, artisan beers not to mention wines, gins and cocktails.
Facilities



Menu
Please note that the below menu descriptions are samples only. Please refer to the restaurant’s website for up to date menus and prices.

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Main Menu
Inspired by tapas/mezze, our smaller plate menu is ideal for casual dining and sharing.
Meat
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£4.50
Croquettes
Macaroni, Ham, Spinach
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£4.50
Chorizo
Red Wine, Onion, Thyme
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£9.50
Mixed Salami
Comté, Beauvale, Bread, Cornichons, Crostini, Olives.
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£8.50
Pork Tenderloin
Couscous, Apricot, Watercress salsa verde.
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£8.50
Confit of duck
Artichokes, Wasabi pea vinaigrette
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£5.50
Sherried kidneys
Potato cake.
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£8.95
Rump of lamb
Beetroot dauphinoise, Sticky juices
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£7.50
Stew
Chorizo, Chickpeas, Kidney beans.
Fish
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£5.50
Grilled Sardines
Samphire, Café de paris butter.
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£8.95
Hake Fillet
Scallop butter, Lemon courgettes
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£8.50
Tiger Prawns
Pernod, Garlic
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£5.50
Fresh Squid
Chilli, Garlic, Spicy aioli.
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£5.50
salt cod cakes
Mango salsa, Tomato chilli jam.
Vegetable
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£2.95
Pistachios
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£3.50
Smoked Almonds
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£2.50
Parsnip Crisps
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£3.50
Marinated Olives
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£3.50
Mixed Breads + Balsamic Oil
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£3.00
Pickled Chillies + Vegetables
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£4.75
Houmous + Flatbread
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£3.50
Garlic Rosemary Potatoes
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£3.50
Spinach, Sultanas + Pine Nuts
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£3.75
Garlic Bread
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£2.95
Chilli Doughballs
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£3.50
Fries
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£5.50
Romano Peppers
Charred Aubergine, Fine beans, Tahini
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£5.50
Tandoori Roast Cauliflower
Pistachio granola, Chilli pepper dressing.
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£5.50
Spiced Sweet Potato
Chickpeas, Spinach, Black rice.
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£6.00
Butterbeans
Fourme d'ambert, Grapes, Kale
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£6.50
Wild Mushrooms
Houmous, Pitta
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£6.50
Heritage Tomato
Avocado, Feta, Black garlic vinaigrette.
Salad
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£9.95
Caesar
Chicken, Parma ham, Anchovies, Parmesan, Croutons.
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£9.50
Samphire
Artichoke, Roast pepper, Lancashire cheese, Lemon + Lime oil
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£8.95
Tomato
Rocket, Buffalo mozzarella.
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£8.50
Greek
Feta, Cucumber, Pepper, Red Onion, Olive.
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£9.50
Baked Goat’s Cheese
Pancetta, Pine Nuts.
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£10.95
Smoked Trout
Smoked salmon, Dill Crème fraiche, Crostinis.
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£9.50
Mackerel Nicoise
Olives, Anchovies, Egg, New Potato, Fine Bean, Tomato
Pizza
Allergen Information: Some of our food may contain allergens. Please ask our staff for any required allergen information prior to ordering.
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£12.95
Seafood
Mackerel, Anchovies, Mussels, Squid, Dill, Black olives.
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£11.00
Margherita
Mozzarella, Fresh Tomato, Garlic, Basil
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£11.95
Spicy Meatballs
Fresh Chilli
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£12.50
Squid
Chilli, Wild Rocket.
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£12.95
Parma Ham
Poached pear, Gorgonzola.
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£11.95
Goat’s Cheese
Roast pepper, Oregano.
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£11.95
Cherry Tomato
Samphire, Avocado, Salsa verde (No Cheese)
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£11.95
Roast Pepper
Aubergine, Capers (No Cheese)
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£12.50
Wild Mushroom
Artichoke, Buffalo mozzarella.
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£13.95
Italian Meats
Parma Ham, Milano, Olives.
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£12.50
Chicken
Chorizo, Rosemary
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£12.50
Mackerel Nicoise
Olives, Potato, Fine beans, Tomato, Egg
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£11.95
Florentine
Spinach, Black olive, Egg.
Dessert
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£5.75
Summer Berry Crumble
Custard + Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream.
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£5.75
Fantasia of Ice Cream
Honeycomb
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£5.75
Dark Chocolate + Pistachio Tart
Pistachio Ice Cream.
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£5.75
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Vanilla Ice Cream.
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£5.75
Homemade Cakes
Cream or Ice Cream.
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£10.50
Chester Cheese Shop Cheese
Fig + Pear Chutney, Celery, Homemade Biscuits.
Coffee
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£2.10
Coffee (Black or White)
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£2.40
Cappuccino
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£2.60
Latte
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£2.60
Flat White
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£1.85
Espresso
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£2.25
Double Espresso
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£2.95
Mocha
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£1.95
Macchiato
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£2.40
Double Macchiato
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£5.95
Liqueur Coffee
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£5.95
Liqueur Latte
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£5.95
Liqueur Hot Chocolate
Dessert Wine
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£5.95
St Clair Noble Riesling
125ml
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£5.95
Noe Pedro Ximenez Sherry
100ml
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£7.50
Tokaji late Harvest Cuvee
125ml
Brandy
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£4.25
Maxime Trijol vsop
25ml
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£4.75
Baron De Sigognac
25ml
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£11.50
Hennessey Xo
25ml
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£5.00
Remy Martin
25ml
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£7.50
Maxime Trijol Xo
25ml
Port
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£5.95
Krohn Late Bottled Vintage 100ml
Deep Ruby Colour with Spicy Black Fruit Aromas, Fresh Acidity & Firm Tannins.
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£7.95
Noval 10 Year Old Tawny 100ml
Dried fruits and nuts and spicy aromas, rich and smooth with a long finish.
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£4.50
Martins De Sá White Port 100ml
Soft, Fruity and fun, great over Ice or with tonic.
Day Time
Daytime - Artichoke Café Bar Bistro Served 10 am Until 3.30 pm
Breakfast
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£4.50
Scotsman’s porridge with double cream and golden syrup
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£5.50
Scotsman’s porridge with poached pear and cinnamon
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£8.95
Smoked salmon and scrambled egg on toast with crispy pancetta and pea shoots
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£8.95
Scrambled Egg, Pancetta & Chestnut Mushrooms
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£6.95
Butterbean, Chorizo & Roast Tomatoes on toast
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£6.95
Black pudding served with Colcannon and a free range Egg
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£6.95
Pork and leek sausages, Caramelised Onion, Cheese & Soda Bread
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£2.50
Toast & Jam
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£2.75
Homemade Cake
Ask the staff for today’s selections.
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£2.50
Scone with Clotted Cream, Butter & Jam
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£5.50
Nutty Yoghurt & Honey fool
Scrambled Eggs £1 extra.
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£8.95
Breakfast-Sausage, bacon, black pudding
Fried Eggs, Potato Cake, Grilled Tomato, Toast.
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£7.95
Vegetarian Breakfast-Baked Tomato, Mushrooms
Fried Eggs, Spinach, Potato Cake, Dough balls.
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£6.50
Breakfast Batch
Fried Egg and 2 items. Choose From: Bacon, Sausage, Black Pudding, Tomato, Mushroom, Spinach
Sandwiches
Served with Salad and Parsnip Crisps choose from freshly baked White/Granary/Soda Bread or Ciabatta.
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£7.95
Smoked trout and smoked salmon with pea shoots and dill crème fraîche
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£7.95
Parma Ham, Artichoke & Roast Pepper with Melted Cheese
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£7.50
Roast Pepper, Goat’s Cheese & Passion Fruit Syrup
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£7.95
Fresh Mackerel with Artichoke Hearts & Samphire
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£6.95
Smoked ham with Tomato, Lettuce 7 Crumbly Lancashire Cheese
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£7.95
Beef Royale
Strips of rump steak, Onions, Peppers, Horseradish & Mustard sauce.
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£6.50
Chicken, Chorizo & Rosemary with Caesar Dressing
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£6.50
Spicy meatballs with Tomato, Basil, Melted Cheese and Chilli Jam.
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£7.95
Italian Meats
Napoli, Milano, Mortadella with Tomato and Mozzarella. contains nuts
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£7.95
Cheese Bruschetta
Tomato, Basil, Red Onion, Garlic, Olive oil served on toasted ciabatta. Choose your cheese of choice: Goat’s Cheese, Parmesan or Mozzarella.
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£7.50
Parma ham, Poached pear & Gorgonzola
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£7.50
Four Cheese
Goat’s Cheese, Gorgonzola, Buffalo Mozzarella & Pecorino.
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Address
The Steam Mill, Steam Mill Street, Canal Quarter, Chester CH3 5AN


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Phone
01244 329229Hours
Cuisine
British