The Architect

Modern British food served in elegant Georgian rooms, a buzzy modern extension, and outdoor terrace Formally named 'St.

Martins Lodge', The Architect was built in 1820 by Cheshire County Architect Thomas Harrison as his home. This beautiful, Italian style villa is the latest building to be rescued and returned to glory by Brunning & Price Ltd.

07/11/2024

‼️ We are recruiting ‼️

We are recruiting for Front of House seasonal staff for the Christmas period. If you have experience in the hospitality industry and love working within a team please email your cv to us!

07/11/2024

Have you started your Christmas shopping and struggling to get the perfect gift? Why not treat your loved one to a gift voucher to use at their favourite pub! Head to our website to purchase or pop in to the pub and ask a member of staff! 🎄🎁

Photos from The Architect's post 05/11/2024

~ PIE WEEK ~
As we celebrate the new UOC graduates this week we are also celebrating all things pi(e)!
Take a look at our menu and book your table!

04/11/2024

What a weekend we’ve had!
Thanks to everyone who joined us in watching the Lord Mayor’s Firework Extravaganza🎇🎆

01/11/2024

✨PIE WEEK✨
The autumn is fully in swing and falling leaves and crisp mornings are giving us a hankering for something to warm the cockles. Starting Monday 4th our daily menu will be occupied with a plethora of pies for the whole week!

Photos from The Architect's post 30/10/2024

👻BOO!👻
What an evening to get into the spirit of Halloween👻🎃
Thank you to everyone who came to our spooky walk last night and to the Guild of Ghost Hunters for teaching us about the haunts of Chester🕷️

29/10/2024

🎃EXTRA DATE ADDED🎃
This event has been so popular and with many people still wanting to book tickets we have added an extra date onto our Spooky Walk! We have partnered with ‘The Guild of Ghost Hunters’ who will take us on a spooky walk around Chester!👻🎃

Visit the link to head straight to our website to book your tickets for tomorrow!

https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/architect/upcoming/spooky-walks-5527582101176320/

Photos from The Architect's post 25/10/2024

It’s getting to that time of year and I think we can now confidently talk about that C word…🎄
Here’s a sneak peak of some of our Christmas Fayre menu items! Our full menu can be found on our website along with a link to book your table🎅🏻

Photos from The Architect's post 25/10/2024

IT’S BACK!
Our much loved ‘Four for a score’ is back from Monday 21st October🤩
Mix and match 4 nibbles from our daily menu for just £20 Monday-Friday!

24/10/2024

A reminder that our Meal Tickets have an expiration date on them that may well run out this November. So have a dig around in your wallet, old jeans pockets and those winter coats we’ve dusted off from the wardrobe and find yours! Some expire very soon, so not many more ‘Mondays to Thursdays’ to redeem them.
6 from any combination of B&P pub are very welcome!

15/10/2024

It’s that time of year!🎃🧡
Cosy up next to one of our open fires this Autumn🔥

Photos from The Architect's post 12/10/2024

Salford Rum Tasting Experience
Last night we paired with Salford Rum for a tasting experience in our Private Dining Room where we sampled 6 rums (one that is yet to be released) paired beautifully with nibbles from our menu! Thank you to those who came and to Salford Rum who were amazing! Follow the link in our bio to see our upcoming events🍹

07/10/2024

Cosy up this autumn with a hearty dish from our daily menu!
Here we have:
Pan fried chicken breast, Gorgonzola gnocchi, smoked pancetta, button mushrooms, white wine sauce 😋🍴

Photos from The Architect's post 27/09/2024

Thank you!
This morning we hosted our MacMillan Coffee Morning ☕️ a huge thank you to all who baked cakes and donated to the charity!💚

25/09/2024

We have an exciting event coming up next month as we partner with !
Join us for a selection of beers perfectly paired with canapés!
Follow the link in our bio to book your tickets🍻

12/09/2024

As the weather changes and we’re grabbing our coats from the wardrobe we feel like it’s time to introduce new autumnal dishes to our menu!
Here we have Teriyaki braised beef feather, shiitake mushrooms, soba noodles, pak Choi, pickled ginger, sesame and lime

10/09/2024

Join us on the evening of Friday 11th October with the Salford Rum Company to divulge into the history of rum and spices through Salford Docks. There will be 6 rums to try, from traditional spiced to a coffee rum paired alongside nibbles from our kitchen.
Tickets are £30 each and the event will start from 6pm. As the darker nights are drawing in quickly, warm yourselves with the spices from each rum.
Follow the link in our bio to book your space and view our other events🥃🍾

08/09/2024

We are recruiting! 🌟 Your wellbeing is our number one priority, it’s as simple as that. If you’re ambitious, hard working and want to feel valued for the work you do, we’d love to be the ones to reward you! So come and join us at The Architect! https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/architect/jobs/

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54 Nicholas Street
Chester
CH12NX

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 11:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 10:30pm

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