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The Pied Bull

3.0 star property
Guests dine on traditional British cuisine in a cozy restaurant where the staff's warm welcome sets the tone for a memorable Chester experience

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The Pied Bull sits in central Chester, offering a garden and terrace for relaxation. Travelers can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the restaurant while staying connected with in-room WiFi. The staff's helpfulness consistently earns praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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4 Poster Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Poster Suite

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

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Luxury Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

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

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Penthouse (Suite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Penthouse (Suite)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Brewers cottage double | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Brewers cottage double

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

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Brewers cottage twin | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Brewers cottage twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior 4 Poster | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior 4 Poster

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Chester, The Pied Bull is in the city center and near a train station. Chester City Walls and Chester Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Stanney Woods and Burton Mere Wetlands. Chester Zoo and Chester Roman Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Chester travel guide
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57 Northgate Street, Chester, England, CH1 2HQ

What's nearby

  • Chester City Walls
    Chester City Walls
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chester Town Hall
    Chester Town Hall
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chester Cathedral
    Chester Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Chester
    University of Chester
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chester Racecourse
    Chester Racecourse
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Papa John's Pizza
    3 min walk
  • The Bull and Stirrup Hotel (Wetherspoon)
    2 min walk
  • Pret a Manger
    3 min walk
  • Bread & Butter
    1 min walk
  • The Pied Bull
    1 min walk

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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 transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 13.95 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pied Bull pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

The Pied Bull doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Pied Bull?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Pied Bull?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Pied Bull located?

Located in the heart of Chester, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse. Chester Zoo is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away. Chester Station is 14 minutes by foot and Bache Station is 24 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Pied Bull Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 993 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 993 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 993 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 993 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 993 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean& warm room staff friendly as usual lovely nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slept really well. 2nd visit. Perfect location. Thank you kel x
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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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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

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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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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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

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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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideally placed for local shopping.
Stayed 1 night 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

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

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

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

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so helpful , food was amazing, room was spotless and comfy . Location was perfect .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff brilliant room spotless and warm a good nights sleep stayed there before and il stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Disliked: Amenities
friendly staff like the teabags biscuits
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was immaculate and very comfortable. Roll top stand alone bath was a massive bonus. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. good location. room nice and warm. great shower. pub/hotel was lovely but expensive. The only complaint was 1 night the noise from outside, people shouting and swearing until late into night, not the hotels fault but it was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Room comfort
Great location great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick and easy check in and out.Great location ,clean and comfy room.Quality breakfast and great bar selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, the staff are very friendly and approachable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was lovely. Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless , great location would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and tidy lots of history beautiful listed build with quirky features (watch the stairs the treads are all sizes) Breakfast good and overall for the price great value. The only downside was noisy services glass recycling at 05:30 waking me up.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026