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Moules a go-go Bar & Bistro

Restaurant Bar Seafood restaurant Bistro

One of the Most Reviewed Bistros in Chester


Address

6-12 Cuppin St, Chester CH1 2BN, United Kingdom

Website

www.moulesagogo.co.uk

Contact

+44 1244 348818

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (774 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (20) mussels (19) service (17) staff (13) atmosphere (12) lovely (12) friendly (12) meal (11) delicious (10) visit (10)
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  • 5/5 Samantha Ramsay (Samantha Kay P. 2 years ago on Google
    We had an absolutely beautiful meal here last night (Valentines Day) The food was amazing and the service brilliant too. Really loved the atmosphere and how the whole building is done up, it's perfect. Will definitely be going back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea D. 2 years ago on Google
    An amazing find. Husband loves mussels so we visited this place for a late lunch/early evening meal. The mussels were delicious as was the seabass. Service was really good, well looked after.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Val B. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a lovely lunch here today. Sevice was really friendly . Food excellent. Location good..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 oscar d. 7 months ago on Google
    If you’re looking for fresh mussels and oysters then this is the place. Very friendly atmosphere and great service. Interesting variations of mussel dishes but the classic is my favourite. Everything tastes very fresh and clean and makes for guilt free dining that doesn’t right you off for hours after.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve 8 months ago on Google
    Great cocktails, tasty meals and really really lovely staff. Always clean with a great decor too, and so handy for the city centre!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joana R. 11 months ago on Google
    Went there on a Saturday and the staff were really fast to find us a table considering how busy it was. The service was really good, always really nice and friendly without being intrusive. We got the seafood board for £30 was it was really good value for money. The calamari on the board were fantastic and a big portion, the mussels were super nice and fresh. On the board we had the kimchi and gochujang mussels which didn't taste much of the kimchi but was still absolutely fantastic. For dessert we got a creme brûlée which was also cooked to perfection. Safe to say it was the first but not the last visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily H. 5 months ago on Google
    This place is a real gem. The oysters and mussels were so fresh and delicious!!!! The taste and the quality of the food was brilliant, and they do also have plenty of choice for the non-sea food lovers. The service and staff were fantastic. The vibe was so cosy and warm and even on a chilly Wednesday evening. It was nice and busy, but not loud. Just the perfect atmosphere. A really lovely evening. I will definitely be coming back - I've decided I want to keep coming back to try every variety/flavour of mussels haha! Definitely go and give this place a visit!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Not so P. 1 year ago on Google
    1st visit: gave four stars- Great food and reasonably priced. The oysters were fantastic but the balsamic and red onion served with them not so good (no salsa verde options). Outdoor seating is available and customer service was good. We would definitely go again. 2nd visit- updated to five stars, we made this booking last minute, the customer service was outstanding, the food and cocktails were top quality, we were unbelievably impressed with the quality of the service we recieved, the staff recommended drinks and food and checked with each course to see if we were happy with the meal or needed anything else. Completely flawless. Dining is available both upstairs and downstairs, a special price on 1 or 2 courses ordered before 6pm. Bathrooms are upstairs. 3rd visit, great food, last minute visit, customer service amazing, tables were quite sticky and in need of a deep clean
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andy T. 8 months ago on Google
    Fantastic not been here for very long time ..Great starter great mains fab service ...tasty food ..thur night bit quite...loved it

  • 5/5 Debbie M. 6 months ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious meal tonight in Moules a Go Go - despite turning up 90 minutes early for our booking (we were far travelled & starving!) the manager fitted us in no problem. Lovely food, good wine and friendly staff - childs menu was superb too. Would highly recommend. We had halloummi fries, Sri Lankan chicken curry and sticky toffee pudding - 5 stars!

  • 5/5 Linda B. 6 months ago on Google
    We had a wonderful meal here on the 1st November 2023. The atmosphere was really good and the staff were friendly and efficient, attentive but not intrusive. The chef produced the most amazing food. I would certainly recommend this restaurant and eat here again.

  • 5/5 Jack R. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing food, an absolutely faultless seafood menu! We had 6 oysters between us, which came with a red wine shallot vinegar. Big, juicy oysters! So tasty and the shallot vinegar was the perfect accompaniment! We also had the seafood board, which was great value. Although it was £32 between 2, it was more than worth it! MASSIVE mussels, the biggest I’ve ever seen! Great value for money all round and excellent seafood in a characterful, relaxed restaurant with great service. Would recommend to anyone!

  • 4/5 Giles C. 8 months ago on Google
    A good spot to drop in on for mussels, served in a variety of ways. The standard sized portion is generous unless you are feeling very hungry or have a significant craving. There are some good local beers available to which went down well with the mussels, the Chester Pilsner especially! This is a stop with some regular, local fans and it definitely catches its fair share of tourists as well. Worth a visit.

  • 5/5 John P. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent all round. The food was fantastic, service was professional yet friendly and the atmosphere/setting was great. I will most definitely eat there again. The muscles and Oysters were fresh and super tasty. Corona on tap too which I've not seen for ages :) ! The only downside was I nearly broke my neck in the men's toilet as the floor was covered in water, but still not enough to knock a star off for. Can't comment on parking as we walked from our hotel, but think you'd struggle to be honest.

  • 5/5 Alexandru Daniel I. 5 months ago on Google
    I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant! It was easy to find, and the service was excellent. The young lady who served us provided helpful recommendations, especially since it was my first time trying mussels and oysters. The food was delicious, and the ambiance was perfect – intimate, warm lighting, and away from noise. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Sam T. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic little retreat. Beautiful setting warm and friendly atmosphere and staff that make you feel welcome. Food was beyond reproach, would highly recommend

  • 5/5 John C. 1 year ago on Google
    When we knew we'd be visiting Chester, this was my first booking/reservation. I couldn't heap enough praise, from the welcome we received, from the service we received and from the food we ate, it was "Top Notch" I went for mussels and I certainly wasn't disappointed, amazing. I managed to save room for dessert and an espresso martini, too.

  • 5/5 Jeanine C. 1 year ago on Google
    Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit in many years - they were still on Watergate Street the last time! We turned up without booking on a busy bank holiday evening. The staff out themselves out to find us a table. The food and drinks were excellent and reasonably priced. OH had the Thai mussels, I had the classic. Choice of skin on fries, crusty bread or sweet potato fries to go alongside. Lovely ambience, doors open on the warm evening, and clean loos!

  • 5/5 Herjan V. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food in a cosy and warm setting. We ate here for a special occasion and sat on the 1st floor. It was lovely and warm with cosy lighting. The food was delicious. We had rib eye steak with delicious chips and pepper sauce, and sea food linguine which were both delicious. The meals were accompanied by prosecco and cocktails. The pina colada cocktail was delicious. Service was good and friendly and toilet facilities were very good. This place is very close to Chester centre (few minutes walk) so very conveniently located. Would go back again when in Chester.

  • 4/5 ELAINE P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great setting, good atmosphere and they dealt very well with a large group of people. The mussels were lush but the steak was very tough.... We didn't complain as they did so well otherwise and as I say, the mussels were yummy

  • 4/5 Tasha W. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was lovely, nice and hot too which is always good. Place looked lovely and the staff were very helpful. Our waitress was very young but you could see she tryed to do well. Only thing I would say it may be difficult for some people as the toilets are up stairs.

  • 5/5 Mick K. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed the visit. Mussels were perfect. We had the Thai broth and it was amazing. We also had green beans and mushrooms as two sides and they were delicious. Great to see reasonably priced sides. Service was attentive and friendly. Would go to Chester just to eat here.

  • 5/5 Jill N. 2 years ago on Google
    The team could not have been more helpful, nothing too much trouble. We needed a bit more space and they made it happen. Service with a smile. Food excellent and good value. Well presented. Nice atmosphere. Clean. Support a local restaurant please. You won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Orkhan N. 2 years ago on Google
    + Beautiful interior. + Amazing atmosphere with candles. + Delicious food. Loved the "Blue Pot", but wasn't a fan of the "Harlech Pot" so had to switch it with my girl. + Can book a table through "Open Table." - The food is a bit pricey.

  • 5/5 Pete W. 2 years ago on Google
    After 18 months barely venturing out, and our seventh wedding anniversary coinciding with us both being double jabbed against Covid and the lifting of most restrictions, we decided we should do something nice – which for us involves food! We’ve been skiing for many years and for most of that time we’ve stayed at the same Austrian hotel, getting to know the family who own and manage it very well and during our last holiday there the owner mentioned that some other regular guests owned a restaurant in Chester – Moules A Go Go – which we had heard lots of good things about but had never visited. We resolved to go for a meal there on our return home, but 2 weeks later the pandemic arrived.... Back to the present time, and as we had got married in the same hotel, we decided we should celebrate a little more freedom by keeping to the promise to visit the restaurant for our anniversary which seemed to tie things in nicely – we could say hello to the owner and share happy memories on the slopes, so we booked a day off work and reserved a table for lunch. When I made the booking, I only mentioned that we had the Austrian hotel in common, but when we arrived, well, to say we had the red carpet rolled out for us is a very big understatement! The table, in a lovely corner window location, was covered in paper pine trees with snow on them; there were Happy Anniversary banners on the table and the staff – two really friendly, happy and efficient ladies, wished us a warm welcome and told us the owner – Sheila – would be there soon. But that wasn’t all, we had a lovely additional surprise brought to our table, which on a hot day was most welcome, and completely unexpected. Then we were handed the menu – wow – what a choice! As well as a range of home cooked fresh meals, there was a huge range of mussel dishes in various sauces, and we agonised over which to choose. I went for the 1kg Blue Pot, and Claire had the Thai – but we could have devoured any of them. We had sourdough bread and skin on fries to accompany, and when the dishes arrived, they were out of this world! Just before though, at the window appeared Sheila – dressed in a traditional Austrian Dirndl dress and wishing us a happy anniversary! Where else could you possibly even think of such a welcome! We were treated like royalty – from the table decorations to the lovely thirst-quenching gift on arrival and even the owner dressed in full Austrian clothing! And we still had the food to look forward to! We had a lovely chat and catch-up about the hotel, skiing, and life in general – and even though we had never met before we were so at ease and relaxed we can honestly say it was the best lunch we can ever remember having! Then onto the meal - a huge portion each, but also cooked to perfection, the main course mussels arrived. We enjoyed every bit of that meal – the flavours and presentation were amazing. And the fries and bread – wow – soft fresh bread and the crispiest fries ever. It probably took us close to an hour to eat it all, with regular chats with the staff and Sheila whilst we ate. We had planned to have a 3 course meal, which we changed to two courses when I opted for the larger main course, and then we had to try to find room for dessert! There was a perfect choice, but we opted for the Crème Brulee, as it seemed the lightest option and we knew it would be delicious – and we were right! The waitress brought it to us on a big wooden platter – again decorated with hand written good wishes for our anniversary! What a meal! What a restaurant – and what a welcome! We can’t wait to go back, it was the best tonic ever after 18 months away from normal life and the welcome we had, the surprises and the effort put in are things we can never repay but they were so appreciated. If you eat anywhere in Chester this year, support this fantastic lovely independent restaurant where the food, service and welcome are the best you will ever have. Thank you Sheila and the fantastic team and we hope to see you again very soon.

  • 5/5 Dale W. 2 years ago on Google
    I took my wife two children and our pet dog paws for a birthday treat to my wife, service atmosphere and setting couldn’t fault, then the food arrived what can I say fantastic with a capital F, spoke to Duncan very nice man, would highly recommend a visit we all had 2 courses steaks and drinks for under £80 very reasonable thanks Duncan and your team. Dale Jan family 🐾

  • 5/5 Chris W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to eat excellent staff, moules kimji was awesome, steak cooked exactly how I asked for it.

  • 4/5 Gal S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good mussels, reasonably priced. Somewhat slow service but the restaurant was fairly full at the time.

  • 5/5 Michael R. 2 years ago on Google
    After the trauma of the Chester roadworks we finally managed to park, give yourself plenty of time to get here if driving. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. We found the menu a bit confusing at first as we booked for 6pm and the menu said lunch time menu. We ordered the mussels to start obviously, I had the Thai and Sarah had the Classic both were very good and came with plenty of broth so make sure you have some bread left to mop it up. My duck was beautifully cooked and everything on the plate was well seasoned Sarah really enjoyed her steak and the fries must of been good as she didn't share any. We look forward to going back and trying the Kilo of mussels instead of the half kilo starter portion.

  • 5/5 Caitlin B. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a great meal here. Fantastic food and friendly service. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and lovely decor too.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cheques
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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