The Pied Bull – A Favorite for Families in Chester
About the Hotel
Historic Accommodation Options
The Pied Bull offers 31 bedrooms including standard double and twin rooms, superior doubles, junior 4 poster rooms, four poster suites with free-standing baths, a premier suite with Jacobean panelling, and a penthouse family suite. Rooms include digital TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and en-suite bathrooms. The Brewers Cottage provides five additional rooms with ground floor access.
On-Site Dining Experience
The restaurant serves traditional British fare using locally sourced ingredients, with Pied Bull ales incorporated into many dishes. The menu includes steak and ale pie, Sunday roasts, and a children's menu. The bar offers hand-crafted beers from the on-site microbrewery, over 30 gins, and Scottish malt whiskies. Food service operates daily with set lunch menus available.
Brewery and Beer Terrace
The hotel houses Chester's only city wall microbrewery, producing traditional bitters, pale ales, IPAs, red ales and porters. Brewery tours are available. The beer terrace features outdoor seating with heaters for year-round use, open daily from 11am to 9pm for food and drinks.
Central Chester Location
Located on Northgate Street within Chester's ancient Roman walls, the hotel is a 15-minute walk from Chester train station. Nearby attractions include Chester Racecourse (10-minute walk), Storyhouse theatre (adjacent), and Chester Zoo (15-minute drive). Delamere Street Car Park is a 5-minute walk away.
Hotel Services Overview
The hotel offers free WiFi throughout, accepts dogs in the pub area only, provides high chairs and children's menus, and accommodates dietary requirements including gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. Room service is not available, but guests may dine in the restaurant or bar. The bar operates from 10am to midnight on weekends.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
