Hickory's
15 recent ratings
$$ • Barbecue Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer, Brisket, Cakes, Dessert, Fried Pickles, Fries, Onion Rings, Poutine, Tater Tots
Safety Rating
15 ratings
As rated by the community
Souter's Ln
Chester CH1 1SD, UK
Most Recent Reviews
Review
A nice find for gluten free food in Chester. The food is delicious and the menu is very extensive, the staff even said that if we wanted to check a meal that wasn’t on the gluten free menu they would to see if it could be done.
The staff double checked my order and reassured us that all the gluten free food would be cooked in a separate fryer to ensure it was safe.
The restaurant is on the river and has a beautiful beer garden so gets very busy in summer, definitely one to book ahead if you can!
All in all a lovely experience, would highly recommend to anyone visiting Chester
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for brunch
- Good for dinner
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Offers outdoor seating
- Reservations recommended
Review
Knowledgable with lots of choice. A great option for people on a gf diet.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
really good with allergens and good food
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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More Reviews
Review
GF menu available with lots of options, almost same as everything on the regular menu. Staff are super helpful and understanding, a manager came over to explain the risks of cross contamination with everything and what they do to combat that. Consistently came over to communicate with me and make sure I was good. Separate fryers for food, and things come out with allergy flags. Definitely felt safe eating here and appreciated everything the staff did to help with that! Fried pickles "Frickles" are a must.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Lot's of gluten free choices and the best crispy cajun battered onion ring's staff very knowledgeable and helpful, fast service even though it was a really busy Sunday lunchtime.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
Review
Awesome food and happy to do GF and DF. Lovely place lovely service and the staff understand and check
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Excellent knowledge of gluten free. Separate non gluten menu and the manager then confirms your order.
Nothing was too much trouble and felt “normal”
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Separate GF Menu with a lot of options for each course. Bottles of Daura Damm GF Beer. Manager came to our table to explain they have separate fryers and are very confident on cross contamination training. They did say it’s not a GF kitchen so they won’t guarantee which is pretty normal practice now we’ve found. They took the order separately to the kitchen to flag it and each item came out with an allergy flag. My husband is coeliac and had no symptoms after the meal.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
- Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for breakfast/brunch
- Good for dairy-free
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
- Good vegan options
- Good vegetarian options
- Offers outdoor seating
Review
Was absolutely amazing the place has an extensive gluten free menu . The staff were attentive came with a tablet with all allergy information and talked through the menu .then all food ordered gluten free came with a flag in saying allergy oh and the food was amazing.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for breakfast/brunch
- Good for dinner
- Good for keto
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good with other allergies
- Offers outdoor seating
Review
So the gluten free menu is good and the staff are knowledgeable and make an effort to show you the allergies on the tablet.
The food is average, my husband had a non gluten free meal and he’s was rubbish!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Excellent knowledge and awareness of gluten issues and coaliac disease. Very good range of food as well. We felt very well looked after and safe eating here. And yes - they have gluten free beer
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for kids
- Good with other allergies
- Offers outdoor seating
- Reservations recommended
Review
Good food, understand about coeliac. Have gf beer.
Separate fryer.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
A dedicated gluten free menu where meat eaters don’t miss out.
My son also has Coeliac disease and loves coming here to eat the ribs.
I love the mushroom breakfast bap when we come for brunch. All of the food comes out with little flags on too so you know it’s been segregated.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Food and service excellent! Lots of GF options, and a system where for once GF people get extra, free of charge. So you cant have the sausage on the share platter but you can double up in anything else instead. Extra portion of Jacobs ladder beef rib was an absolute treat!! The whole meal was sn absolute experience and a real treat! Massive ‘well done’ and well earned 5 stars for Hickorys. Oh…GF beer too! 😀
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Gluten free menu, buns aren’t dry like most GF ones
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Separate gluten-free menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Hickory's has a great setting on the river, always busy so be sure to book. Gluten free menu available with loads of options and really knowledgeable staff.
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