The Pied Bull

3.0 star property
VIP Access

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A bar area with wooden beams, stools, and a bar counter.
A traditional pub interior with wooden beams, a bar area, and a seating section.
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
A traditional interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a view of the city through large windows.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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57 Northgate Street, Chester, England, CH1 2HQ
  • Place, Chester City Walls
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪49 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

4 Poster Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Penthouse (Suite)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Brewers cottage double

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Brewers cottage twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior 4 Poster

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Pied Bull

This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a garden.
The Pied Bull offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Chester inn provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Pied Bull. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chester City Walls. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Pied Bull
  • English breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Chester City Walls and 11 minutes on foot from Chester Racecourse
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Pied Bull.

This 3-star Chester inn is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Pied Bull – This pub specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pied Bull

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.95 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Pied Bull
Pied Bull Chester
Pied Bull Inn
Pied Bull Inn Chester
Pied Bull Hotel Chester
The Pied Bull Inn
The Pied Bull Chester
The Pied Bull Inn Chester

The Pied Bull Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely oldy pub & hotel. Food was excellent too
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay good location and shops bars nearby .Will stop again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location , neat snd tidy rooms and helpful staff Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Pied Bull. Beds were a little uncomfortable but overall the room was clean, cozy and perfect spot to stay during our three day stay in Chester.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old pub with a wonderful breakfast served in authentic old world surrounds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and staff polite and very helpful also a excellent location for everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good and plenty
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not fault it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room was spacious and shower was great. Nearby everything you would want in Chester shopping, bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities
Perfect location clean rooms very friendly staff couldn’t fault the place will be going back in summer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good. Staff excellent. Would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes, well situated for shops
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

lynda

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely clean room....All the staff were so friendly....the breakfast was delicious too...will definitely stay again.... Thankyou...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideally placed for local shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic pub within walking distance of everything you need to see within the beautiful city of Chester. No hesitation in staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This pub accommodation is the best ive ever stayed in chester, we stayed in the penthouse ,consisting of 2 large bedrooms and a stunning bathroom, it truly was amazing, would definitely go back and would recommend to anyone else, wondering where to stay, also the brealfast was huge also hot and delicious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before and it’s a great little find, well located for the centre, close to very reasonable ca park, excellent service and great value for money with breakfast included - would highly recommend for a short stay in Chester.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great staff, great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, central location, quiet. Nearby bus stops. Bar looked popular, but I didn't have a drink and I also didn't have breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026