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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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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner - The Pied Bull (Chester)
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Luxury Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Pied Bull (Chester)
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

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

Double Room

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

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

4 Poster Suite

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

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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

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

Penthouse (Suite)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Brewers cottage double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Brewers cottage twin

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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

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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Map
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
  • Eastgate Clock
    Eastgate Clock
    5 min walk - 0.3 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

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

About this property

The Pied Bull

Inn near Chester City Walls
Close to Chester Cathedral and Chester Racecourse, The Pied Bull provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Pied Bull, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Pied Bull offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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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

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

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 5-minute walk of Chester City Walls and Chester Cathedral. 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

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 962 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 962 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 962 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 962 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 962 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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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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
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

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

8/10 Good

Tracey

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideally placed for local shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Disliked: Amenities
friendly staff like the teabags biscuits
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

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
Verified

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

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

8/10 Good

Anita

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

6/10 Okay

Pauline

good clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Room comfort
Great location great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and warn; nice bathroom. Quirky old building in central Chester, ideal base from which to explore on foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub and hotel. Lovely room and staff very friendly. The Sunday roast was very nice. Location is excellent, right in the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spacious and spotless, staff great good amenities and location was perfect Breakfast was one of the best I've had and service was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely ground floor room. Spacious and clean. Great central location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes very clean and spacious room lovely breakfast and staff very good.Would stay here again when weather is better!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect lovely clean and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026