The Old Quay, Restaurant in Parkgate, United Kingdom
The Old Quay is a restaurant in Parkgate, a small village on the Dee estuary in Cheshire West and Chester. It sits right on the waterfront and has several dining rooms, each facing the mudflats and the Welsh hills across the water.
The building served as a trading port on the River Dee during the 18th century, before the river slowly silted up and ships could no longer reach the quay. As river trade faded, the site found new uses over the following decades, eventually becoming a place to eat.
Local families gather here for traditional Sunday roast meals, keeping alive a cherished British dining custom that spans generations. The long communal tables encourage visitors to enjoy meals in a social setting.
A pay-and-display parking lot sits right next to the restaurant, making arrival by car straightforward. It is worth asking staff about a parking refund, as the restaurant may offer one to diners.
Although the Dee estuary in front of the building is now mostly covered in saltmarsh and rarely sees open water, Parkgate was once a departure point for passengers crossing to Ireland. The restaurant stands on the very spot where travelers once boarded boats for that crossing.
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