Independent live music venue tucked away in Rufus Court off Northgate Street. Hosts gigs, comedy nights, and DJ sets across two floors with a courtyard beer garden. One of Chester's most loved grassroots music venues.

Assembly Bar is a venue on Watergate Street serving cocktails and food. It welcomes dogs and offers dining and drinks in a friendly environment.

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.

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.

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.

Stylish cocktail bar and canteen on St John Street. Known for creative cocktails, sharing plates, and a lively weekend atmosphere with DJs. One of Chester's most popular late-night spots.

Coffee shop on Watergate Street housed in a vaulted building, serving batch brew coffee, sourdough dishes, and sweet treats including gluten-free options.

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.

Craft beer and gin bar in the Chester Rows on Watergate Row North. Offers a curated selection of craft beers, artisan gins, cocktails, and live music in a characterful Rows-level setting.

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

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.

Independent live music bar on Northgate Street run by Jackie and Dave. Regular blues, rock, and country acts play throughout the week, with live music Tuesdays, rhythm and blues on Thursdays, and open mic on Saturdays. Sister venue Jax On The Square sits round the corner on Town Hall Square with outdoor seating.

Cocktail bar on Watergate Row, formerly known as Amber Lounge. Tiki-inspired bar with creative cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere in the historic Chester Rows.

Upmarket brasserie inside the Chester Grosvenor Hotel on Eastgate Street. Serves modern European cuisine in an elegant setting beneath the famous Eastgate Clock. One of Chester's finest dining destinations.

Neighbourhood social and drinking den on Watergate Row. Eleven years in Chester, known for inventive cocktails and a relaxed vibe. Home to The Cabinet Club — a secret speakeasy hidden behind closed doors. Ask for The Caretaker.

Upbeat haunt with vintage-chic style offering unique cocktails, craft beer & Spanish bar snacks.

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.

Two-storey craft keg bar and sports/music venue in Music Hall Passage off Northgate Street. Large selection of craft keg beers, extensive spirits, artisan cocktails, and multiple HD sports TVs. Live music, DJ nights, and student promos.

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.

Iconic 400-seat restaurant, bar, and live music venue on Pepper Street, housed in a grand Grade II listed building with a neoclassical Greek facade. Spans three floors with a stylish restaurant, cocktail bar, live music lounge, and south-facing rooftop terrace.

Grade II listed space for 400 diners to enjoy grill dining to the regular accompaniment of music.

Chester's most fashionable independent cocktail bar and eatery on Watergate Street. Small plates, bottomless brunch, and a pink paradise of cocktails.

Independent wine and cocktail bar on Bridge Street Row East. French-inspired with a focus on natural wines, craft beers, and artisan cocktails. Features live music and a relaxed Rows-level 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.

Intimate 1920s speakeasy cocktail bar hidden on Watergate Street. Art deco furnishings, vintage book menus, and expertly crafted cocktails for around 20 guests. Live jazz accompanies the drinks.

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.

Late-night cocktail bar on St John Street below the New Blossoms Hotel. Expertly crafted cocktails spanning multiple decades, with live music on Saturdays and DJs on Friday and Saturday nights until 3am.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Award-winning fine dining restaurant within Hotel Indigo Chester. Specialises in wild, sustainable British produce — dry-aged beef and wild venison grilled over oak and beech logs. Two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence and Michelin Guide listed.

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.

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.

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.

A converted 1830 corn mill spanning the Shropshire Union Canal, with glass-walled frontage crossing the water. Twelve real ale hand pumps, canalside bars, a restaurant, spa, and a unique canal barge dining cruise.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.