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The Pied Bull

3.0 star property
Inn with a restaurant, steps from Chester City Walls

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Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Luxury Double Room

Reviews

8.6 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 Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Racecourse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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4 Poster Suite

4 Poster Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Penthouse (Suite)

Penthouse (Suite)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Brewers cottage double

Brewers cottage double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Brewers cottage twin

Brewers cottage twin

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Junior 4 Poster

Junior 4 Poster

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Chester

The Pied Bull puts you in the heart of Chester, steps from Chester City Walls and within a 15-minute stroll of Chester Racecourse. 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.
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What's nearby

  • Chester City Walls - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chester Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Chester - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bull and Stirrup Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sandwich'd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Coach House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pied Bull - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Pied Bull

Inn with a restaurant, steps from Chester City Walls
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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 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, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes 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.

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 909 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 909 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 909 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 909 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 909 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Free bottle of wine. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the ambience at the Pied Bull and the staff were all welcoming, helpful & friendly. Our room was comfortable though the bed was a bit creaky. That said I slept well in it! The hotel was quiet & comfortable with a great selection of drinks at the bar and the breakfast was plentiful and tasty. We enjoyed it so much we’re returning in December. Thank you to the staff & hotel for being the perfect hosts for the visit to a wonderful city.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very noisy, walls are extremely thin. Bed was incredibly creaky, was difficult to get a good night's sleep. Room was clean, staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room comfy bed wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Travelled with group
The room was pleasant but had a foisty smell to it. Lots of noise from outside but expected in a town centre. Free bottle of wine easily obtained from the bar. Breakfast was nice but expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was lovely, but as the building is old it gets quite noisy and the drains were very smelly. Seems this is just a Chester problem!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Romina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
just a great place to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed over at The Pied Bull and absolutely loved it. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and full of character – you can really feel the history of the place, but it’s cosy and relaxed at the same time. The staff were friendly, attentive and clearly take pride in what they do. The food was excellent – hearty, well-cooked and full of flavour. Everything came out hot and beautifully presented.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room in nice pub just inside City walls, great value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay, central to everything, staff were lovely. Bit noisy outside until early hours due to students partying but that's because of it be so central. We still managed to sleep. Only down side we didn't get our VIP perk of a bottle of wine 😂
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost perfect

Building is beautiful, with lots of charm. There is a bar underneath that is fantastic. The location is central with everything on your doorstep. The room was a lovely room on the top floor, incredibly clean, however the walls in the room were paper thin, I could hear the person next to me talking all night. I get that it’s an old building, but there needs to be soundproofing in the rooms before I could justify staying again. I’m sure my neighbour could hear me just existing in the room next to him, so I don’t blame the other guest. Can’t comment on the breakfast as I didn’t get it, but from what I saw it looked nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Brilliant place to stay we loved every minute many thanks to all the staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efyiax

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t have the breakfast, excellent accessibility to Chester, parking less than 1/2 mile, Chester zoo within a 15 minute drive
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vee

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Lovely meal. The ground floor accommodation which was welcome. Very noisy though as room opens out onto pavement. Lighting in room could be better perhaps above the dressing table or lamp on dressing table.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent except for the price of the breakfast, hence we didn't have breakfast and opted to eat out. It was one fixed price for breakfast which didn't represent value for money for someone who would only eat cereal and toast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Excellent position and the cleanest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Both the room and public areas were spotless. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Business traveller
Good Reception team. Very clean and spacious room. Good WiFi Shower also good. Let down by a terrible mattress/ bed. Disappointed having stayed previously. Additionally no bottle of wine as per booking was given despite my mentioning it whilst checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025