The 30 Best Bar pub in Chester

“Good venue and very reasonable drink prices. Friendly staff”

“Had Sunday lunch. We had the roast beef. Came with 4 veg, + roast and mash potatoes. Food was hot when arrived ***** stars. Staff friendly and efficient. Well done, will return”

“This place is consistently spectacular. Amazingly authentic Turkish food, family run by the most beautiful friendly people and an incredibly fun and vibrant atmosphere. We come from Manchester every year for our wedding anniversary and this place never disappoints. We had the mixed meat platter for 2 and wowzers, come hungry because the portions are huge but so so delicious. We finished the evening talking with the owner into the early hours. She is a lovely lady and we will be back next year”

“Been here many times now and always have a good time. Staff are friendly, vibe and music is great - and a lot of love and effort goes into the menu. Big recommend. Plus occasionally get to see a cool dog.”

“Mark is a legend! Happy funny & efficient. Made our night 100% better. Food was great nice little plate so you get to taste everything.”

“Absolutely delightful pub and setting, we stopped off after a short walk on the canal. As my daughter loves live music they let us stay for a little while to little while and listen to it. We are very grateful to them, thank you. Is probably more catered to the hipster student types but if I was 15-20 years younger I would have loved it there. Excellent.”

“Excellent Sunday lunch and vey good value in today's financial climate (2 dinners for £22). All was presented in a large Yorkshire pud with plenty of meat, veg and gravy. Staff are very plesent and helpful although we had wine there is a large selection of craft beer.”

“I received a warm welcome as I popped in to the ship inn today. A very kind gentleman closely resembling Harry Hill even showed me to a fabulous upstairs seating area. This was perfect for a warm summers day as the breeze through the bifolds was most welcome. The food came promptly and was home cooked. On Mondays it’s even half price! A surprise find as I don’t often cross over the river. The Ship Inn is situated on the river Dee bridge. On this occasion I was walking but suspect there’s a small car park opposite. The ground floor is accessible and has a loo situated here for those with mobility or creaky knees you should be fine. Nice beer lovely food and very welcoming staff I highly recommend and won’t leave it so long to cross the river next time!”

“Had a lovely breakfast this morning. The service was so friendly and welcoming. The coffee was exceptional. We will definitely be back!”

“A very friendly welcome from the staff on arrival after a great walk on Ince Marsh”

“Trish opened the pub for food for us after our walk around the sandstone trail yesterday. We rang in advance not realising they’re normally closed on a Monday - she’s happy to open for a group if she knows in advance so worth giving them a ring if your planning on going in a group. The place is lovely and clean - the staff are all friendly and the food was absolutely delicious couldn’t recommend enough! 10/10”

“Great little pub for sports with fab beer garden. New landlords are absolutely on the ball. Charming professional smiles & great service.”

“The finest ales on tap, plenty of spirits available, making this a great small pub. The prices are very reasonable - the cheapest I've seen in Chester. The venue has alot of atmosphere and is filled with alot of character and charm. The staff are very welcoming and friendly, but don't take my word for it...ask Archie...the local resident cat.”

“First time visiting here absolutely brilliant, great service friendly... what a little gem”

“I've eaten here a few times now and have always found the staff, service and food to be excellent. I've popped in on a weekend without booking and they've very kindly found us a table, not that I'm recommending just rocking up unannounced of course, but they do go above and beyond to help you out. I'm sure you'll enjoy a nice quite meal here. Sunday lunch for four, with an alcoholic drink each £80'ish.”

“I use this venue to run two of my Slimming World groups. Great venue and brilliant staff. Lots of parking right at the venue. Disabled access as well. Highly reccomend.”

“I booked the cocktail making for 17 people with food for a hen party. Everything was fantastic, this was the highlight of the entire weekend. Amelia and Adam made the night for us. Food was lovely, music was A* can not recommend enough.”

“Fireworks. Food and atmosphere was brilliant, my sister’s family and my family had a really good time. (Family of 8) Two young girls who looked after the Sunter table were brilliant. Especially the young girl with brown hair, who took over half way through and took desert orders. She was brilliant with the kids. Great night thanks team.”

“Our book club meets here regularly and we absolutely love it! The vibe is always cozy and welcoming—perfect for good chats and great food. Big shoutout to Olivia—she’s amazing! Super friendly, always on top of everything, and just makes the whole experience even better. Highly recommend for any group hangout or chill dinner spot. We feel lucky to have found it! They also cater to our gluten free members fabulously, you can’t taste the difference!”

“We love the Vale Royal Abbey Arms because it’s a large, well-managed pub in a good location, with plenty of parking. Our dog loves it because there’s usually plenty of space in the dog-friendly dining areas and there’s even a dog menu and doggy treat station. The food is very good - I’m a particular fan of the steak and ale pie, and you can have a miniature dessert and coffee if you’ve not got room for a large portion. The service is excellent. We have been looked after several times by Ben - who is particularly thoughtful and efficient.”

“I’ve been to the Farmers Arms a few times, and every time I come I am always greeted with a warm welcome. Dave the owner really makes you feel good the minute you walk through the door. The food is really good and priced very well. I would highly recommend Dave and the team. A community feel pub with plenty of events each week to get involved with.”

“Four of us went yesterday lunchtime and everything was excellent. Wonderful atmosphere, very well decorated for Christmas. The food was excellent as was the service, Kirsty who looked after us very friendly and efficient. Highly recommend.”

“Had an amazing roast dinner today! The beef was so good and my wife had the belly pork which was also amazing! The kid’s roast was great too with lots on the plate! Great staff and friendly service as always! Highly recommend!”

“Excellent experience to dine here these two nights I stayed in Chester. The first night, I ordered steak, medium rare, the meat was really well prepared. The taste, the seasoning was super tasty. Tonight, my husband and I ordered lamb chops, it was AMAZING!!!! The sauce was so tasty. It’s definitely worth coming again.”

“Great place to stay,very clean and the host could not be more helpful. Very quiet,and well situated a short drive from Chester.”

“Lovely little pub, staff really friendly and the food is really good quality. Lovely atmosphere and dog friendly. I'd recommend this to friends and family and wouldn't hesitate to go back”

“Excellent food, very good service/staff. The venue was alot better than expected.”

“Stayed overnight whilst in the area for a friend’s birthday party. Lovely, clean room with spacious bathroom - shower looked like it had been installed days ago. The best breakfast I’ve had for a long time - freshly cooked eggs royal. Really extensive breakfast menu and very reasonably priced. All cooked to order. Beautiful presentation. Delightful staff.”

“I had the pleasure of inviting my beloved friends whom introduced me to this place ( they are live in Chester and I am an Architect from Kurdistan region of Iraq) to have a delightful lunch with my family, all five members agrees that the best fish and chips we had in UK was in this restaurant; we’ve tried several in London , Liverpool and Manchester but nothing to beat this restaurants fish and chips , also had their chicken sort of pie looking dish , perfect as well , very nice interior and outdoor seating and garden , Salut to the team and polish lady who served us.”

“This was a very nice surprise to find a Chinese restaurant inside what I thought was going to be a typical English pub. Having sectioned off what I can only think must have been at one time "the snug", it has now been converted into a little Chinese restaurant with four tables each capable of seating four people, making a nice area for a 16 people group to eat within the building itself ( and certainly more tables available should they be required). There is of course with all Chinese, a takeaway option. For my meal I had chicken fried rice with a satay chicken main dish, and some very fresh and crisp prawn crackers (see photo) with the addition of a nice pint from the pump. Very tasty and quick service along with a pleasant staff. A first (but not last) experience. Loved it”