The 30 Best Bar pub in Chester

“We visited on Friday January 17th and had great friendly service from Maxine. Our delicious meals were prepared by chefs Kal & Dale! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, which brightened up a rather grey January afternoon! Anne & John Tilling.”

“Great atmosphere, Catherine the landlady is lovely and a real traditional friendly pub”

“An absolute gem of a pub where you can enjoy the art of conversation with a genuine traditional atmosphere. Love this place The owner and the regulars are so welcoming.”

“Great friendly pub for games, Pool, Darts etc. or just a drink. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. Rooms are clean and comfy, with all you need for a good night sleep.”

“I don't eat there other than the lovely sandwiches they provide for us after a game of domino's. It is a lovely welcoming pub a wonderful place for a catch up.”

“Great pub with live music although landlord is leaving on 25th Oct so don't know about future”

“Everything a British pub should be. Homely and inviting. A picture paints a thousand words. This is somewhere you go to ponder life on your own or have great chat with friends. They intentionally don't play music and they don't offer WiFi.”

“Great pub! Fantastic prices and lots of different drink options especially gin! All branded and good quality spirits! *doubles bar* - all spirits are served as 50ml as standard. Good bear garden with seating and an undercover area. Pool table, darts board and Duke box. Really warm and welcoming staff and customers. Really close to the train station and also short walk in to chester city centre.”

“Fantastic old-school venue, filled with welcoming staff who deliver excellent customer service. All guests were friendly and cheery making a night to watch England evwn more exciting. Shame about the result but doesn't take away how good this place is. Free buffet at half tome too, excellent”

“Lovely afternoon spent at The Mount Inn. The views are as good as previous reviews have stated. Special mention to the staff who served us on the afternoon of the 24th, who were friendly and efficient. Will be back next time we visit Chester.”

“We were passing and wanted a meal. We were warmly greeted and quickly served. The beer and wine were excellent. We chose what we wanted from the menu which was served in reasonable time. The food was freshly cooked and good quality. The staff were all excellent.”

“We dipped into the Liverpool Arms whilst walking the Walls. We had a lovely warm welcome from the lady serving at the bar. Thank you.”

“Omg were do i start, amazing food amazing cocktails amazing staff, absolutely fell in love with this place , thankyou ❤”

“I visited visited the Carlton for the 1st time last night. It was their open mike night and it was amazing.There was one singer guitarist there who was particularly amazing. He did a rendition of the Temptation's 'Papa was a Rolling Stone', one of my favourite all time songs. I cant remember ever having heard it being done so well. He had the most amazing diverse voice, he seemed to be able to do anything with it, from the highest register, to the lowest bass. Least to say I'll be back. I should add that I met some very nice, friendly people”

“The anchor laid on a great wake following my friends mums funeral. Great pub”

“I booked 13 rooms at The Pied Bull in Chester for myself and a group of work colleagues, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. The welcome on arrival was warm and genuine, and every member of staff we interacted with was friendly, helpful, and incredibly accommodating (special thanks to the ladies working when I checked in on the evening of the 26/11) The rooms were consistently clean, comfortable, and spacious, with excellent beds and generously sized showers. Everyone in our group commented on how well they slept and how well-maintained the rooms were. The blend of historic character with modern comfort added a special charm that really sets The Pied Bull apart. Breakfast was another standout: high-quality, hearty, and freshly prepared, exactly what we needed to start a busy day. For the standard of accommodation, service, and the central location, the value for money was genuinely impressive. Speaking of location, you couldn’t ask for more and a few of the group said they’d return here if they visit Chester again. Jason”

“Had a couple of drinks in here. Very reasonable in price and friendly service. I'm not a big heavy rock fan but when we went in the music wasn't deafening so quite enjoyed it.”

“Top bar both staff and regulars very welcoming and friendly community. Under great ownership whom are a part of said community”

“Lovely quaint pub, would recommend calling in for a drink and a warm welcome.”

“Such a great, friendly little pub.”

“I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the truly wonderful experience we had during our recent visit. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed by a warm and inviting atmosphere that set the tone for a delightful evening. We came in specifically for some food and ended up having a fantastic time enjoying both the ambiance and the delicious offerings that were available. My partner chose the gluten-free steak sandwich, and I really appreciate how the servers took the extra steps to ensure it was 100% gluten-free. Their meticulous attention to detail not only made us feel at ease but also significantly enhanced our overall dining experience. It’s rare to find such dedicated service, and it certainly did not go unnoticed. Additionally, the drinks we ordered were absolutely amazing and paired perfectly with our meal, enhancing our enjoyment even further. Each sip was refreshing, and it was clear that great care had gone into crafting them. I would like to extend a big thank you to everyone involved in making our visit so memorable! Your hard work and dedication truly made our outing special, and we look forward to returning in the future to enjoy more of what you have to offer.”

“Very impressed, it's been a while since I attended a gig in Chester and the live rooms didn't disappoint, sound was great and easy enough to get a spot at the barrier. Only slight criticism is that the lighting over the merch stand meant it was difficult to assess quite how hot pink the t-shirt I was purchasing was, thankfully I was not disappointed when I got it home”

“Had a lovely time this evening at Chime celebrating our daughter’s 30th birthday. The food was delicious. The staff were extremely friendly and they had so much time for our granddaughters. Will definitely be returning. Thank you all so much xx”

“Came here for a family meal for my boyfriend’s birthday, amazing atmosphere and great food with generous portions. We were served by Abbie and another blonde waitress who were great and knew the menu. Overall a great experience, will come back again and will recommend.”

“I came here today for my birthday meal with all the family and the service was brilliant! the food was amazing and staff were so great and attentive. We were a big group and the service was quick and overall we had a great experience”

“Really lovely meal. Excellent food and service. Monday night offer is also very good value. Thank you.”

“Food was lovely - i had the chicken pesto pizza and my partner had the steak. Both were delicious and would recommend !! Jo served us and she was very friendly and quick! Cocktails were lovely too”

“Booked a table here for lunch and asked for a quiet table for our wedding anniversary. Great welcome from the staff, and treated to a prosecco each for our anniversary. We had drinks outside while choosing our meal and then inside for lunch. I ordered scampi while husband had gammon steak. I'm always wary of ordering scampi (as always seems to be out a bag) but this was lovely and practically fell apart (in a good way). Gammon steak was cooked beautifully not tough or chewy. Sides were peas which tasted fresh/earthy and chunky chips which were huge. Overall food was lovely, drinks were good and reasonably priced £4.50: for bitter and £9 for aperol spritz. We will definitely be back here and can recommend it.”

“It's About Time!!!! We are local and have been coming here for years.. always tried the food but never been overly impressed so it's always just been a drink but this is the second time now in a month and the food was incredible!! Service was great and food piping hot fresh and home cooked! There's a new owner and was kind enough to come over and introduce himself. The pub had such a great atmosphere and had an amazing night! My wife loved the fish and I loved the ribs they were huge! Thanks so much and will 100% be back again very soon!”

“After a change in management this beautiful little local pub is finally getting the love it deserves. The new food menu is delicious and affordable, I especially love the seasonal pumpkin soup! I can't express how lovely the staffing team are they really show care towards new and old customers. Definitely worth revisiting!”