The Oakfield has extended its opening hours due to “phenomenal demand.” Located in the heart of the zoo, it will now open to the public EVERY Friday and Sunday evening throughout 2024.
Our contemporary British pub was only available to zoo visitors during the our opening hours. However, in February, due to popular demand, we opened the pub to the general public, for the very first time, on Friday evenings.
Following its popularity, we’re also welcoming all to join us on Sunday evenings from 12 May.
Guests can enjoy the setting of our impressive Grade II listed building that is steeped in history having once been the home of the zoo’s Founder, George Mottershead, as well as some of the zoo’s very first animals including lions, bears, chimpanzees, pelicans, parrots and even an aquarium.
Since opening in 2018, The Oakfield has won a host of prestigious accolades, from regional Taste Cheshire Awards to the international Traveller’s Choice Awards hosted by TripAdvisor – with the pub ranked in the world’s top 10% of restaurants.
Walk ins accepted for both Friday and Sunday evenings, or book online.
Our Friday evening trial proved to be super popular. So, in response to the phenomenal demand we’ve had, and as we head into summer months and begin to enjoy lighter evenings, we’re thrilled to extend our opening hours to include not just Fridays but Sunday evenings too!
Chloe Gill, Food & Beverage Operations Manager of The Oakfield.
Chloe continued to say:
“Our guests can enjoy our sun garden while taking in the sights and sounds of nature, brimming with bird song and the majestic roars of lions in the distance/ All while knowing every sip of their drink or bite of their food supports our charity, helping to create a brighter future where wildlife thrives.”
Doors will be open every Friday and Sunday evening from 5pm – 11pm. Access The Oakfield via the zoo’s events entrance on Caughall Road in Upton. Use postcode CH2 1LP for entrance and parking.
BRAND NEW Sunday evenings…
First Sunday opening will be Sunday 12 May
Doors open at 17:00
Last food bookings taken at 19:30
Menu features Sunday roasts, as well as classic pub dishes such as The Oakfield steak burger, battered fish & chips and sausage & mash.
Drinks served until 22:00
Friday evenings…
Doors open at 17:00
Last food bookings taken at 20:45
Menu features the likes of Welsh black ribeye steak, braised lamb shoulder and breaded aubergine with katsu curry sauce.