An innovative, versatile rooftop hospitality venue above a multi-storey car park in Chester received both planning and licensing committee approvals, clearing the way for a unique amenity that will enhance the city’s offering and contribute to its economic vibrancy. 

The exciting initiative on the Pepper Street car park in the city will provide family-friendly games – such as cornhole, lane shuffle and pétanque – fitness and wellbeing activities as well as food and drink offerings which can be enjoyed in cabana-styled covered seating areas. The venue will also offer experiences such as a silent cinema, pop-up craft fairs for local artisan makers, and in the winter, igloos and curling. 

The plans, inspired by several similar and successful schemes in London, were developed by Grosvenor’s Eaton Estate and award-winning hospitality operator iKO Projects. 

The venue, which opens this year, will create 50 jobs and has been granted consent for an initial period of three years.