The Pied Bull

Property class: 3

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Explore the area

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57 Northgate Street, Chester, England, CH1 2HQ
  • Place, Chester Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester City Walls
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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 wired internet

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

4 Poster Suite

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

Luxury Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Penthouse (Suite)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Brewers cottage double

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Brewers cottage twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

Junior 4 Poster

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Chester

The Pied Bull puts you in the heart of Chester, within steps of Chester City Walls and Storyhouse. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .Pied Bull serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. On weekday mornings English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Chester inn include Chester Zoo and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

What's nearby

  • Chester Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chester City Walls - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Chester - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Chester Station - 14 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coach House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cheezy Bandits - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pied Bull - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bread & Butter - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Pied Bull

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.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Pied Bull?

The Pied Bull offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pied Bull?

As of 4 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pied Bull on 1 Nov 2026 start from NZ$104, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Pied Bull serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Pied Bull?

No, The Pied Bull does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Pied Bull?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Pied Bull?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Pied Bull?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Pied Bull?

There isn't one on site, but Chester Golf Club is a short 19-minute walk away.

The Pied Bull Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Loved my stay here great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

fabulous stay close to all amenities very hospitable would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming place. Clean, friendly, good bed, pub convenient, location great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A lovely oldy pub & hotel. Food was excellent too
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Clean& warm room staff friendly as usual lovely nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best breakfast fresh hot and quality
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location , neat snd tidy rooms and helpful staff Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We couldn't fault anything. Staff we're friendly. We had an evening meal and breakfast both we're very good. We stayed in the Brewers Cottage a really lovely cosy room. We enjoyed our stay so much we have booked again for the end of July.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great place to stay for the night! Just watch your head and the wobbly stairs! Would recommend and return!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place. The room was spacious and the bathroom updated. The building and the pub downstairs is very nice. Location is perfect to see everything Chester has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Slept really well. 2nd visit. Perfect location. Thank you kel x
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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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

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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

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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

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Lovely cooked breakfast, great location, friendly staff, only complaint our mattress definitely needed replacing,
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location at the top of the historic centre, close to the North Tower on the city walls. Very friendly & helpful staff. A short taxi ride from the railway station. We enjoyed our short stay here & wish it could have been longer. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was very good and plenty
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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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8/10 Good

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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

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Great Value Pub Stay with Character 10/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Could not fault it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Truly excellent staying the heart of historic Chester! Incredibly good value for money from a team that genuinely cares about the customers! The breakfast is definitely not to be missed, all freshly cooked to order and of incredible local quality! Will definitely be staying in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026