Must Go To Bars in Chester
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Chester is the location of Funktion Events, who specialise in fun groups activities. As such we wanted to share with you the best bars for groups in Chester.
However we think it’s high time that Chester is recognised for the party city it is, so we’re shining a light on said bars with this list of the best bars in Chester! Without further ado, here are 35 truly charming, quirky bars in Chester.
35 Bars in Chester to Visit
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1. BarLounge
BarLounge is Chester's No1 place to be seen! A cosy and classy bar with a chilled out vibe serving fabulous cocktails & drinks. It’s got a heated patio so you can sit outside and still feel nice and toasty on a cold Chester night. They even give out blankets!
With fairly lights adorning trees on the patio, it’s no exaggeration to say Bar Lounge is beautiful. Get there early as it can become very busy quickly.
For a stylish and unique night out in Chester, Bar Lounge is absolutely essential. See the best 10 cocktail bars in Chester here.
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2. All Bar One
All Bar One is a popular cocktail bar in Chester. With a simple and classy aesthetic, All Bar one is the perfect bar to enjoy some delicious cocktails whilst soaking in the lively atmosphere.
Situated on Newgate Street, this incredible bar is located right in the heart of Chester. Whether you're searching for an excellent bottomless brunch experience or a romantic date night, this bar has it all.
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3. The Botanist
The Botanist is a quaint and spacious bar tucked away on Werburgh Street. Its rustic décor gives a comforting and homely feel, with its garden theme, with watering cans and other agricultural accessories adorning the space.
The first floor is home to an open restaurant and a heated outside area to get some air and a gorgeous inside walled garden. Serving a wide range of botanical cocktails and with live music every night, the Botanist is an excellent choice for a hen do in Chester.
This is also featured in our best bars in Birmingham!
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4. Slug & Lettuce
The infamous Slug & Lettuce bar is everything you need in a classic, easy going bar that any kind of customer can enjoy.
Whether you want a quiet drink after work or are looking for a place to kick off a big night out, you can’t go wrong with this newly furnished venue.
As well as boasting some stunning food, they have a killer cocktail list made up of all the classics. The Slug & Lettuce bar in Chester hosts an outdoor space that places you right in the centre of the city, amidst all the night time action!
Activities we run here:
Cocktail Making Parties | Finger Food & Fizz
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5. Alexanders
Alexanders is right in the heart of Chester and are well known in the city for their live performances. They have a wide range of acts from comedy, to bands, to burlesque and more, this bar is great for those who love in house entertainment whilst sipping on their drinks. As for drinks, you will have plenty options to choose from. Here are some of the best bars in Newcastle if you want to try out somewhere new.
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6. The Church Bar & Restaurant
Huge outdoor area and plays live music most weekends. You can’t help but be impressed as you walk up the path and into the doors.
It’s equally as impressive on the inside as it is out, with stained glass windows, pew like seats and a tremendous organ all making for a bar with incredible architecture.
Fittingly, the church serves fine wines and a range of delicious cocktails, not to mention delicious food to go with it. A spacious bar with an indoor and outdoor terrace, Church is a brilliant bar for large groups.
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7. Assembly Bar
Situated on the bustling Watergate Street at the heart of the city centre is the wonderful Assembly Bar. One of the newer bars in Chester, this venue is a popular place to grab a fresh cup of coffee and delicious brunch by day, but becomes one of the liveliest places to party by night. With a great range of cocktails, beers and wines on offer, this bar is definitely worth the visit.
Have a browse of our Chester hen party ideas & stag do ideas in Chester
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8. The Coach House Inn
The Coach House Inn claim to ensure the best for their guests.
They carefully select their drinks, which range from wines, gins, beers and much more in order to provide the best product they can. Although it is in the city centre, this bar is ideal for those who prefer a more relaxed environment to drink in.
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9. Opera Grill
High end bar and restaurant in the centre of Chester. For those who enjoy the finer things in life and unreal live music, the Opera Grill is the place to be.
It’s impossible not to be impressed by the building alone and it only gets better once you get inside. There top floor also has a retractable roof to create a luxurious beer garden when the weather is warm. If you looking for more outdoor drinking spaces for the summer, see our best beer gardens in Chester ranking.
Serving intriguing cocktails, incredible food and an exquisite choice of wines, the Opera Grill is a one of the swankiest bars in the whole city.
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10. Popcorn Chester
Funktion Events head office is based right opposite Popcorn. This means the team have had many an after-work drink in the welcoming atmosphere!
This versatile venue is ever-changing to keep up with decor and drink trends and bring their customers the very best. During the day, you can grab some truly unique dishes to curb your appetite. At night, you'll step into a floral bar filled with warm lighting. There's a pool table in one corner and maybe...some secrets downstairs...
In the summer, you can make use of the epic outdoor courtyard around back. This features seating with coverings overflowing with flowers, buds and plants.
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11. Telford's Warehouse
This bar overlooks the canal water and has a highly industrial design. It has two floors, the upper area, a restaurant and an art gallery, with the lower area being reserved for music nights.
Telford’s Warehouse use local brewers to supply their ales, but also have the finest vodkas, rums, malts and cognacs there are to offer. So, if you want to support the local brewers, Telford’s Warehouse is the place to be.
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12. Liquor & Co.
Located on the upstairs rows, Liquor & Co. is a laid back lounge bar that’s ideal for…well, enjoying liquor in company!
Simple, rustic furnishings make Liquor & Co. a warm and cosy drinking space, perfect for a chilled out evening. With a long list of fine wines, cracking cocktails, lovely lagers and more, you’re spoilt for choice of delicious drinks.
If you ask around you might even hear rumours about the incredibly trendy secret bar hidden away upstairs! Contact them on Facebook and ask for the caretaker.
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13. Commonhall Street Social
This well-loved quirky bar in Chester is a true hidden gem.
Tucked away in a back street, Commonhall Street Social is known for their terrace outside which contains a ping pong table, heaters and a BBQ, this bar is great for some chilled drinks. The interior is also very relaxed and is bound to make all guests feel welcome and comfortable.
Visit here when completing our Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt
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14. Craft & Company
If you’re after something edgy, this is the spot for you. Craft & Company offers exclusive booze with a kick-back-and-relax sort of vibe. This is the perfect bar if you’re a lover of your craft ales, fine spirits and everything gin related. One of the best gin bars in Chester.
Don’t mistake this place for just a place to guzzle drinks, you’re in for a treat and a well-rounded experience if you choose to enjoy this central bar.
Although it’s new to Chester, Craft & Company already have a good rep as their popular brother bar Liquor & Co is a well-respected venue just across the rows.
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15. Prohibition - Shh! Its a Secret Bar!
Not many people know of this bar as it is not too easy to find if you don’t use maps.
However, once you are in there you will be transported to the 1920’s whilst being spoilt for choice when it comes to what drinks you would like.
So, if you are fancying a throwback whilst treating yourself to some drinks then Prohibition will be great for you.
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16. Red Door Chester
No prizes for guessing where this bar got its name.
Slap bang in the centre of town, this late bar is the perfect option for a chilled out drink with mates. The Red Door’s resident DJ and it’s dark, moody lighting creates a comforting and relaxed party atmosphere.
With some seriously talented bar staff on hand, you can expect some quality drinks.
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17. Veeno Wine Bar
Veeno is an Italian wine bar in the heart of Chester! With its wine rack walls, elegant leather seats and its warm, homely vibe,
Veeno is an absolute gift. Offering a stylish wine lounge, tasting sessions and a wide variety of only the finest wines, all of them made in the family vineyard in Sicily. In a nutshell, Veeno is a haven for wine lovers everywhere.
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18. Oddfellows
Oddfellows is a luxurious boutique bar that knows how important aesthetic is.
It’s best and most distinctive feature by far has to be the secret garden, a small slice of paradise hidden away within the Oddfellows walls. Here is where you can enjoy a meal or sit at the bar.
The venue has an incredibly varied menu, serving wines, cognacs, whiskey from around the world and much more. They even sell cigars!
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19. The Cellar
The Cellar is a chilled out lounge bar offering fine wines, strong beers and even some quality cask ales.
Grab a bite to eat and enjoy some great entertainment too, with live music from 10pm every Friday and Saturday. Only 5 minutes from the train station it’s the perfect place to unwind after a long journey into Chester.
The bar is also known for winning the Chester Beer Blog Best Bar/ Pub of the Year for 2016, 2017 & 2018!
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20. Kuckoo Chester
The boutique bar with it’s never ending set of rock & roll tunes and its distinctive red lighting sets itself apart as a party bar with a difference.
While the lighting may be moody the staff definitely aren’t, bringing an unmistakable and much appreciated enthusiasm to the night. One of our writers was given a free shot just for naming the band that was playing!
As for drinks, you can get your hands on a variety of creative cocktails - we recommend the Northern Zombie.
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21. Fiesta Havana
Just across the street from Kuckoo you’ll find Havana, a cosy Latino bar and restaurant which serves you delectable drinks to the tune of infectious Latino beats.
With music from live DJ’s later in the evening there’s an unmistakable buzz in the air in that’ll have you tapping your feet and nodding your head without even realising.
This little gem made it to the best bars in Chester list because you can grab yourself a mojito and some tasty tapas if you’re feeling hungry.
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22. Brasserie Abode
The Abode is one of Chester’s most elegant venues by day or night.
Head up to the 5th floor and discover the impressive brasserie Abode bar, shiny and new after a recent refurbishment. With an incredible view of the racecourse and a drinks menu that you won't find anywhere else, it's definitely worth a visit for a touch of luxury.
There’s an extensive range of high quality drinks from a smokey old fashioned to a classic Cosmo.
Types of events we run here:
Hen Parties | Team Building Events
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23. Hickory’s Smokehouse
Know more as a restaurant, however it also boasts a fabulous outdoor area overlooking the River Dee, perfect for a drink or two. Also shows live football and American sports.
Serving beer from Colorado to Mexico, Hickory’s is the place to be for to try some new foreign delicacies.
Tuck into some seriously large helpings of some seriously delicious food. Just the fact they give you maple syrup in little metal buckets gets it a spot on our list.
Hickory’s even has Goose Creek – American Rye brewed for it exclusively!
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24. The Architect
The Architect is the heart of Chester when it comes to any event, any occasion and any kind of party. This huge venue houses the original Georgian building as well as an extension in the form of a garden room.
A nice real ale pub in chester which also offers cocktail appetisers and an impressive wine list to satisfy your taste buds. The venue is open and gorgeous during the summer, with a view right across the famous Chester racecourse. Very large beer garden with BBQ's cooking in the summer.
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25. Music Hall Tap
Music Hall Tap is a classic bar that’s perfect for celebrations or just one or two drinks with friends. The clean, classic bar has a cocktail list packed with classics, plus some new inventions for you to sink your teeth into.
The atmosphere is always booming throughout week nights and especially on the weekend, so you won’t be short of excitement here.
It’s strategically placed near a main bulk of bars like the Botanist and Duttons, so you’re just a stones through away from carrying on your night!
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26. Brewery Tap
The Brewery tap is the real ale pub of Chester and exactly what an ale house should be.
With an enormous variety of beer and cask ales on tap from Chester’s very own brewery “Spitting Feathers”. The food they serve with it is the ultimate comfort food and a match made in heaven when combined with beer or ale, especially the hot potato wedges.
Visit here when completing our Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt
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27. Porta Wine & Tapas Bar
Porta offers exquisite Spanish cuisine and some of the finest wine’s in Chester.
All in a cute and cosy restaurant that loving recreates the feel of a traditional Spanish café. It’s simple, unpretentious and a joy to eat in, especially with food this delicious.
All the Spanish delicacies you’d expect are here in the form of tasty bitesize nibbles which you can share with friends for a wonderful night out.
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28. Bear & Billet
They say the bear and billet is haunted and in fairness, if I was a ghost then it’d be my first choice.
It’s one of the most popular pubs in Chester and with good reason. 6 cask pumps of Okell’s ales, guest ales and real ciders. It’s a local for many so you can expect a warm and a homely atmosphere.
Last but not least, there’s brilliant live music every Sunday from the insanely talented folk club, whose music only adds to the lively and fun-loving atmosphere.
Visit here when completing our Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt
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29. The Henry Potts
A cool and eclectic Chester bar just a few minutes' walk away from the iconic racecourse, The Henry Potts is a brilliant place to head to if you're looking to enjoy a pint or two at one of the city's best-kept secrets! With a fantastic food menu and a brilliant selection of wines too, this place is well worth heading to if you're looking for somewhere unique and vibrant to enjoy a drink in Chester.
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30. Palm Chester
Another fiercely independent bar that has become a bit of a legend in the city, Palm Chester can be spotted from both ends of the street because its very pink exterior! This stylish Chester bar, although small, packs a real punch when it comes to serving up some of the best cocktails in the city. Also famous for its food and lively atmosphere, this is a truly unique place to party in the city.
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31. Old Dukes Sports Bar
Right on the doorstep of Chester Cathedral is the fantastic Old Dukes Sports Bar. One of the newer venues to arrive on the scene, this eclectic spot is more than just a place to catch the latest live game! With pool tables, FIFA and shuffleboard tables to hire, this is a great place to get together with friends if you're after a night out with a fun twist.
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32. Paysan & The Cavern of the Curious Gnome
This split-level venue hosts Paysan wine bar downstairs with all kinds of delicious red and white wines to choose from. Upstairs you'll find The Cavern of the Curious Gnome, a fantastic Belgian beer bar with loads of weird & wonderful brews on offer including Duvel.
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33. Moxy Bar
Another fantastic hotel bar that sits on the edge of the city centre is at the Moxy Chester. Part of the impressive Marriott hotel that has recently arrived in the city, this can also be considered one of the best bars in Chester because of its fantastic space and hospitality. With an ultra-modern interior and plenty of choice behind the bar, there's a lot to love about this secret spot!
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34. Beer Heroes
Doubling up as a wonderful taphouse and brewery, Beer Heroes has become one of the best bars in Chester in a very short timeframe! A firm favourite on Watergate Street - Chester's Independent Quarter, it has all the weird and wonderful brews you've been looking a lifetime for. Specialising in craft beers, this Chester bar also stocks the classics, keeping punters coming back night after night.
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35. Metronome Jazz Bar
Last (but certainly not least) on this list of amazing Chester bars is the Metronome Jazz Bar, a cool and cosy little hotspot tucked away on the iconic Godstall Lane in the heart of the city centre.
With an interior and décor that’s reminiscent of a 1920s New York speakeasy, this place makes for the perfect spot to get sat down to enjoy a few cocktails whilst taking in the atmosphere that this street is known for.
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