Arista Coffee is a cafe serving fresh coffee, juices squeezed on-site, paninis, toasties, and pastries with friendly staff. Located near Chester bus station with window seating.

Stylish cocktail bar and restaurant on Watergate Street. Known for its extensive cocktail menu, weekend brunch offerings, and a vibrant atmosphere with DJ sets on Friday and Saturday nights.

Underground cellar bar beneath the Grade II listed Watergate House, opened March 2026. Run by Pubs Limited, offering cocktails, craft beers, wines, and deli-style sharing platters in a relaxed, drinks-first atmosphere.

Bean & Cole is a specialty coffee shop serving single origin beans from PLOT Roasting and rotating guest coffees, alongside an all-day brunch menu and baked goods from Kookaburra Bakehouse.

A Grade I listed, three-storey black-and-white half-timbered pub dating from 1664, originally the town house of the Earls of Shrewsbury. Real ales and real fires. Currently open just three days a week (Fri-Sun) with no food — kitchen closed permanently.

Specialist craft beer bottle shop and taproom on Watergate Street. Offers a rotating selection of craft beers from local and international breweries, available to drink in or take away.

Traditional Irish bar set in the impressive bricked arched undercroft of Gamul House on Lower Bridge Street. Three-roomed split-level layout with a strong focus on Guinness and Irish whiskey. Known for having some of the best Guinness in Chester.

Craft beer and wine bar on Christleton Road with an extensive range of around 100 beers — 10 keg lines, 3 cask lines, and stocked fridges for drink in and takeaway. Closed Mondays.

Microbrewery pub on Love Street near the Northgate development. Brews its own fresh, unpasteurised, vegan-friendly beers on-site. Offers brewery experience days, a full food menu, and a selection of house-brewed and guest craft beers.

Brewski Chester serves North American comfort food including burgers, steaks, slow-cooked meats, and desserts, with seasonal menu chapters featuring British Wagyu.

Coffee shop in partnership with Snugburys ice cream, located in the Coachworks at Chester Northgate near the cathedral. Serves speciality coffee, cakes, and Snugburys ice cream.

Greene King pub on Faulkner Street with pub classics, Sunday roasts, and regular deals. Sky Sports, TNT Sports, dog friendly, family friendly, function space. Seniors menu available. Food served Mon-Sat 12-9pm, Sun 12-8:30pm.

A Roman specialities restaurant and bar located on Chester Rows, serving authentic Roman cuisine made with local produce. Open Monday-Sunday from 12:00 (closing 22:00-23:00 depending on day).

Independent café serving excellent coffee made from high-quality beans using expert brewing methods, plus cakes, pastries, light snacks and breakfast items. Features a light and airy interior with comfortable seating and outdoor options on Bridge Street.

Independent bar and kitchen on Commonhall Street. Relaxed daytime cafe vibe transitioning to a lively bar in the evenings with cocktails, craft beer, and sharing plates. Features a courtyard garden.

A Mexican taqueria and dive bar on Watergate Street serving loaded tacos, nachos, and flamboyant cocktails with names like Agent Orange and Tropic Thunder. Lucha libre decor, late-night vibes, and a drinks menu designed like a heavy metal album cover.

Plant-based cafe located at The Lodge on Grosvenor Park Road, serving healthy food and drinks in a relaxing community space.

Frankies is a bar located on Watergate Street in central Chester offering continental beers and wines, with weekend entertainment and a cosy atmosphere.

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern grill on Watergate Street, formerly Meze. Chargrilled meats, mezze platters, and Turkish-inspired dishes in a warm setting.

Garden Social is a coffee house on Catherine Street serving responsibly sourced coffee, breakfast, and toasties during the day, then wine, beer, and small plates in the evening. The venue hosts events including comedy nights, music events, and markets.

Traditional Chester pub on Castle Street near the castle and courts. A proper locals' pub with a warm atmosphere, real ales, and regular live music sessions.

The Green House is a cosy European tapas restaurant and cocktail bar serving small plates, creative vegetarian dishes, vegan options, and meat and fish plates, alongside a diverse wine selection featuring Eastern European varieties. The venue is dog-friendly and offers outdoor dining.

Chester's first micropub, in a former electrical repair shop on Garden Lane. Up to three cask ales (Ossett White Rat is a regular), keg and bottled craft beers, and real ciders. Bar made from reclaimed pallets, cosy side room with sofas. Independent and family-owned.

An American Southern-style smokehouse on The Groves overlooking the River Dee. Slow-smoked BBQ, craft beers, 25+ bourbons, and cocktails. Riverside terrace with heaters and a kids' cinema room.

Single-room craft beer bar on Faulkner Street. Eclectic range of bottled beers, craft keg lines, wines, spirits, and cocktails. Dog friendly. Part of the Homebrew Tap chain from the Wirral.

Independent specialty coffee roastery and bakery. Completely plant-based at this Northgate Street location with in-house roasted beans, sourdough, and fresh pastries baked daily at their Bridge Street bakery. Cashless, dog-friendly.

Family-friendly pub near Gawer Park serving varied menu of pub classics, with a beer garden, children's play area, and dog-friendly bar area. Open daily 11am-11pm with food service 11:30am-9pm.

Specialist coffee shop offering baked goods, breakfast and brunch, with eat-in or take-away options. Dog friendly, operating Mon-Sat 9-5 and Sun 10-3.

Small, casual shop serving caffeinated drinks plus breakfast & lunch fare like salads & sandwiches.

Intimate jazz bar on Godstall Lane recreating the ambiance of early 1900s speakeasies. Features vinyl jazz, candlelight, vintage memorabilia, craft cocktails, and a curated selection of wines and beers. 18+ only.

Seafood-focused bistro on Cuppin Street specialising in moules frites (mussels and chips) served multiple ways. Also offers steaks, fish, and classic French bistro dishes.

MRKT Café is a traditional café located in Chester Indoor Market offering breakfast, coffees and drinks during the day, with Mediterranean mezze boards and kebabs served in the evenings.

Quirky independent cocktail bar on Northgate Street serving small plates from around the world with an emphasis on health and sustainability. Cocktails, shots, whiskey, beer and cider. Live music on Fridays. Sunday roasts available 1pm-7pm.

Popular bar on Foregate Street, a firm favourite with racegoers, locals, and tourists. Homemade pies and soups, live music and events. Lively atmosphere.

Small specialty coffee shop on Lower Bridge Street with a distinctive speakeasy-style back room. Serves Climpson & Sons espresso and filter coffee with artisan cakes and pastries. Known for its calm, laid-back atmosphere.

Mediterranean and Greek brasserie on Watergate Street. Extensive menu covering meze, grills, kebabs, classics like moussaka and kleftiko, plus bottomless brunch and Sunday roasts. Summer set menu and midweek deals.

Panna Coffee is a cafe on Watergate Street serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch items including porridge, omelettes, sandwiches, and coffee. The venue is located below ground level next to a gym.

Authentic Turkish cafe and bazaar on Watergate Row. Speciality Turkish coffees, teas, a full Turkish wine list, and a mezze-and-mains menu. Good Food Award winner.

Newly refurbished Italian restaurant and bar next to the Grosvenor Shopping Centre. Open kitchen, cocktail bar, wine boutique, and Chester's first Prosecco bar plus an alfresco terrace. Classic Italian dishes using seasonal produce.

Specialist wine bar, tap room, and bottle shop in Handbridge, a short stroll over the Old Dee Bridge. Extensive wine list, craft keg beers, and tasting events. Cheese & charcuterie boards, hummus & bread boards with oil, balsamic dip, and olives. Dog friendly. Cosy and intimate atmosphere.

Modern wine bar and artisanal coffee shop on Northgate Street, sister venue to The Flat Earth. Repurposed antique cabinetry seating, a small stage for acoustic performances, and al fresco tables. Craft beer, natural wines, and artisanal food from 11am to midnight.

Chester's first dedicated poke bowl spot. Fresh Hawaiian poke bowls, açaí bowls, matcha, smoothies and coffee on Northgate Street.

Cafe and bakery in the Coachworks Arcade at Chester Northgate. Serves fresh pastries, artisan coffee, breakfast items, and light bites in a modern setting.

PressBox Sandwich&Coffee Bar serves paninis made to order and coffee at its Grosvenor Street location, offering meal deals that include a panini, two sides and a drink.

Gin bar in a 1652 building on Watergate Street with over 400 gins, vintage cocktails, craft beer, wine and champagne. Walk-in gin tasting experiences available.

Award-winning country pub and restaurant in Christleton village. Traditional British to Mediterranean dishes, stone-baked pizzas, and fabulous Sunday roasts. Locally sourced ingredients including Dave Joinson meats. Extensive beer garden.

Chester's only rooftop bar on the 8th and 9th floors of Pepper Street car park. Features a retractable all-weather roof, heated cabanas, street food traders, cocktails and craft beer, plus games including shuffleboard and beer pong.

Rosette-awarded plant-based restaurant on Eastgate Street in the Rows. Chester's premier vegan eatery with Mediterranean and East Asian-inspired cuisine. Creative, beautifully presented dishes using seasonal ingredients.

Snugburys ice cream cafe serving handmade ice cream churned with fresh British cream, made by a family-run business that has operated since 1986. Offers a range of flavours including seasonal options alongside sorbets and gift vouchers.

St Peter's Cafe is a community cafe in Chester city centre serving quality coffee, fresh food, cakes, and toasties in a historic building designed as a welcoming space for relaxation, reading, and meeting others.

The Stanley Arms is a traditional British pub offering a relaxed atmosphere with classic pub food including pies, burgers, and fish and chips, plus beer and drinks. The venue welcomes both locals and tourists and is located on Brook Street in Chester's city centre.

Stixx Alfresco Bar & Braai is Chester's only South African bar and braai restaurant, serving grilled meat and drinks.

An independently run canalside freehouse in a Grade II listed Georgian warehouse on the Shropshire Union Canal. Live music venue, art gallery, real ales, European beers, and a full restaurant upstairs.

Craft beer bar and bottle shop on Foregate Street. 10 rotating beer taps, 4 cider taps, and over 400 bottled and canned beers. Tasting events, tap takeovers, and a friendly atmosphere. Dog friendly.

A late-Victorian corner pub near Chester's city walls, decorated throughout with World War I memorabilia and period artefacts. Family-run, adults only, with home-cooked British classics (the menu is called 'Trench Rations') and well-kept cask ales. Split opening: lunch then evening — closed mid-afternoon.

A Brunning & Price pub in a Georgian mansion designed by Thomas Harrison, overlooking Chester Racecourse. Expect real ales, hearty British food, and a large garden terrace with views of the Roodee.

Community sports pub in Newton with open-plan layout and warm atmosphere. Seven large TV screens, Target Darts with auto scoring, pool table. Weekly pub quiz, occasional live entertainment. Burgers, nachos, hot dogs. Designated Asset of Community Value. 10-minute walk from Bache station.

A JW Lees riverside pub on the banks of the Dee, featuring heated beach hut booths and Chester's only floating beer garden — a moored barge on the river. Award-winning cask ales and popular Sunday roasts.

Popular bar and restaurant on St Werburgh Street near the cathedral. Part of the national chain known for hanging kebabs, botanical cocktails, and live acoustic music. Set across multiple floors with a rooftop terrace.

Modern street-corner pub on Garden Lane with a big beer garden, sports TV, craft lagers, cask ales, and cocktails. Known for chargrill steaks, Sunday roasts, and burgers using Farmer's Meats. Weekend breakfasts from 10am.

Spitting Feathers' city-centre showcase in Gamul House, a Grade II* listed medieval great hall with 13th-century origins. Eight handpumps of rotating cask ales, vaulted ceilings, and a 17th-century sandstone fireplace. CAMRA Cheshire Pub of the Year 2025.

Well-reviewed pub on Tarvin Road in Boughton. Known for friendly staff and great food. Traditional pub atmosphere with a warm welcome.

The Cafe at The Walls serves homemade light lunches, sandwiches, and sweet treats, located by Chester's Roman Walls on Lower Bridge Street. The café offers coffee and afternoon teas, with seating that provides views of the ancient walls.

The Carlton Tavern is a community pub in Handbridge that shows Sky Sports and BT Sport.

Intimate cocktail bar on City Road near Chester station. A more down-to-earth alternative to the city centre cocktail bars, with a focus on quality drinks in a relaxed underground setting.

Community-run pub and the only licensed venue in Vicars Cross. Cask ales from local brewers, 5 screens with Sky and BT Sports, quiz nights, live music. Function space for events. Food served Mon, Fri, Sat, and Sun.

Charming Vintage Inn country pub on Whitchurch Road, Christleton. Rustic character with 14 rooms for accommodation. Child and dog friendly, WiFi, garden. Said to sit on the grounds of a Civil War battle between Cavaliers and Roundheads.

Boutique hotel and tearoom on Lower Bridge Street. Offers afternoon tea, cakes, and light refreshments in an elegant Georgian townhouse setting. A popular spot for a traditional afternoon tea experience.

Traditional red-brick backstreet pub on Garden Lane near the University of Chester. Pool table, beer garden, quiz nights on Wednesdays, open mic on Mondays, and karaoke nights. No food, not dog friendly.

Large nightclub and events venue on Newgate Street, set in a converted church building. Features a dancefloor, booths, food seating, outdoor terrace, and the original church organ. Hosts club nights, live events, and private hire.

Historic 19th-century coaching inn on Northgate Street. Award-winning restaurant, bar, and boutique hotel. Extensive drinks menu, food served daily, Sunday roasts, and race day brunches. The Heart of Chester since 2006.

Traditional pub in St Peter's Churchyard at The Cross, the historic heart of Chester where the four main streets meet. A popular meeting point in the city centre.

Lively bar on City Road near Chester station. Popular spot for pre-drinks and sports viewing with a casual, pub-style atmosphere.

Mock-Tudor fronted lively sports bar on Boughton. Pool tables, darts, beer garden. Dog friendly in the garden. Wide variety of drinks and exciting offers.

A small single-roomed Victorian gem with stained glass windows, leather seating, and oak floors. A Joule's Brewery taphouse serving Pale Ale, Slumbering Monk, Pure Blonde, and Green Monkey lager, plus rotating seasonals. Real fire, slim raised beer terrace, and a function room called The Slaughtered Lamb.

Modern bar and restaurant in a medieval Rows building on Bridge Street Row East. A 36-seat venue in keeping with the age and vibe of the historic building.

Canal-side pub in the Grade II listed Georgian Steam Mill on the Shropshire Union Canal. Sister venue to The Coach House. British-inspired kitchen with beer-battered cod, sticky pig cheeks, and signature burgers. Handcrafted cocktails, rotating cask ales, and canal-side outdoor seating.

Conspiracy-themed cocktail and craft beer bar on Newgate Street, opened 2024 in the former Plumbers Arms. Deceptively spacious venue extending back to Chester city walls with two outdoor seating areas. Dog-friendly. All cocktails £11.

Independent botanical coffee shop in Chester's historic Watergate Row. All-day brunch, handcrafted specialty coffee, and a wide range of teas surrounded by plants and flowers. Walk-ins only. Won Best Coffee Shop/Cafe at the Customer Service Awards 2025.

New bar on Foregate Street opened December 2025 in the former Revolution premises. Lagers, ales, spirits, wines, and cocktails. Open from 2pm daily.

Traditional red-brick local in Handbridge. Two cask beers, pool table, darts, sports TV. Straightforward honest pub with a loyal local crowd.

The Handbridge is a pub serving tacos and offering a drinks menu with wine tastings, located on Handbridge in Chester. The venue hosts events including quiz nights and language socials.

Good value community pub on Boughton with a rambling interior from a quieter snug area to an opened-out darts floor. Sports TV, outdoor seating. Traditional atmosphere with character.

The Liverpool Arms is a bar located on Northgate Street in Chester city centre, offering craft beers, gins, and coffee, with entertainment including drag queen shows, live music, and open mic nights.

Canalside pub on Frodsham Street with the largest outdoor area in the city centre, including a raised deck overlooking the canal. Pizzas, burgers, grills, and pub classics. Cocktails, real ales, and artisan beers. Live music, Sky and TNT Sports, pub quiz, and dog friendly. Food served Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-6pm. Cannot cater for dietary needs.

Lounge-style bar at the Bawn Lodge Hotel on Hoole Road. Rotating cask ales from Salopian, Merlin, and Mobberley at competitive prices. Locally sourced, seasonal, homemade food served daily 12-8pm. Sunday roasts (booking advised). Large beer garden with heaters and covered areas. Family friendly until 9pm, no under-18s after 9pm.

Classic panelled Georgian drawing room bar inside Oddfellows Chester boutique hotel on Lower Bridge Street. Cocktails, fine wines, champagne, and light bites. Features an outdoor Secret Garden and afternoon tea Wednesday to Saturday.

Large Joseph Holt family-friendly pub on Liverpool Road near Bache station and the Countess of Chester Hospital. Award-winning beers, pizza menu, breakfast on weekends, small plates, and pub classics. Beer garden, dog friendly, disabled access. Food served Mon-Fri 12-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm.

Riverside cafe on the banks of the River Dee serving classic English dishes made with quality ingredients, including breakfast and brunch served indoors and terrace menu served outdoors.

Hydes Brewery pub in the attractive suburb of Boughton with amazing tiered garden views over the River Dee. Cask ales, dog friendly, sports TV. A proper local with great outdoor space.

Greene King pub and grill near Chester Zoo. Chargrilled steaks, pub classics, sharers and cocktails. Family-friendly with outdoor seating.

Traditional pub on Frodsham Street near the bus station. Part of Craft Union Pubs (Stonegate Group). Timbered interior with stained-glass windows and stone-flagged floor. Karaoke nights, cask ales, garden and smoking area. Dog-friendly with regular drinks promotions including Pick N Mix shots and daily value deals.

Independently owned two-floor American-style sports bar on Bell Tower Walk. Multiple large-screen TVs showing NFL, football and rugby, two full-size shuffleboards, pool tables, and board games. Burgers, dirty fries, wings, craft beers and cocktails.

A Brunning & Price pub in a converted Victorian canalside warehouse on the Shropshire Union Canal. Nine cask ales, 120 malt whiskies, and brasserie-style food. Adults only, dogs welcome.

A Craft Union community pub on Foregate Street with late-night opening, sports screens, pool tables, and regular entertainment. One of Chester's go-to spots for watching live sport and staying out late.

Welcoming family and dog-friendly pub on Christleton Road. Known for good food, great drinks, and a friendly local atmosphere. Full range of beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks.

Large family-friendly pub on Pipers Lane, Hoole. Huge menu of pub classics, burgers, grill, chef specials, and Sunday roasts. Food served Mon-Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-7pm. Lunch deals and Monday two-for-one classics.

A grand Victorian railway hotel built in 1860, opposite Chester Station. The V&A Lounge serves cocktails, afternoon tea, and bar bites. A hidden terrace garden provides an oasis in the city centre. Past guests include Charles Dickens.

Historic 1600s Tudor black and white pub on Northgate Street. Well-pulled pints, pub food with a modern flavour for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Real ales, Sky Sports live fixtures, and a famously haunted cellar. Dog-friendly with limited outside seating.

Friendly traditional Marston's pub on Faulkner Street with sunny beer garden, heaters and covered areas. Sports TV, darts, cask ales, dog friendly, free WiFi. Great for matchdays.

Chester's home of rock, established 2017. Live music venue with live bands Saturday, open mic Wednesday, karaoke Friday, acoustic Sundays. Hungarian chef specials, full food menu 11-9pm, late bites 9pm-midnight. Rock-themed cocktails, 4-for-£10 shots, bar bites 3-for-£15. 9 rock themed rooms, G21 venue for hire, band rehearsal room. TNT Sports, dog friendly, free pool Mondays.

Gastropub overlooking the River Dee by the Old Dee Bridge in Handbridge. Locally sourced seasonal menus, real ales, craft beers, and cocktails. Beautiful riverside terrace. Dog friendly. Open from 10am daily.

Community pub on Northgate Street, part of Craft Union Pubs (Stonegate Group). Live sports on Sky and TNT Sports, dog-friendly, regular drinks promotions. A no-frills value pub with a focus on affordable drinks and a welcoming atmosphere.

Craft beer taproom by Spitting Feathers Brewery in the restored Grade II listed West Wing of Chester Railway Station. Original ornate Arts and Crafts ceiling revealed during renovation. Four Spitting Feathers cask ales plus rotating guest beers, quality coffee, and freshly prepared food.

Snug 13th-century pub with booth seating & exposed-beam ceilings, plus retro music on weekends.

The only remaining pub in Blacon. Marston's family-friendly pub with beer garden (heaters, bar, covered area, TV screens), play area, pool, darts, sports TV, free WiFi. Dog friendly.

A Greene King pub in Chester's oldest medieval undercroft — a vaulted 12th-century stone crypt beneath Watergate Street. Low-lit arches, quarry tile floors, sports screens, and hearty pub grub including sharers and loaded burgers.

Sizzling Pubs family-friendly pub on Heath Road in Upton. Bold-flavoured food from stacked burgers to sizzling skillets, flatbreads, loaded spuds, and pub classics. Beer garden, sports TV, breakfast menu. Food served daily.

Grade II listed Italianate-style pub directly opposite Chester railway station. Sports-focused with multiple HD screens and bookable booths with individual TVs. Cask ales, all-day food, and a sizeable rear beer garden.

Wine shop and bar in Chester's historic 13th-century crypted cellars beneath Watergate Street. Over 40 wines by the glass, champagne, spirits, and small plates. Award-winning — Hybrid Retailer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards.

A real ale pub on Brook Street serving cask ales including Otter Bitter and Wye Valley HPA, with a beer garden and weekly charity quiz on Wednesdays at 8pm.

A 17th-century black-and-white timbered pub dating from 1622 with foundations going back to the 1200s. Famous for Elizabethan fireplaces, timber from Admiral Nelson's ships, and its reputation as one of the most haunted buildings in the UK. Pub, medieval restaurant, and 7-bedroom boutique hotel.

Independent tea rooms, coffee shop, and restaurant on St John Street. Serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, cakes, and afternoon tea in a cosy, traditional setting.