The Yacht on the corner of Watergate Street and Nicholas Street in the 1960s. ...
The Brewer's Arms on Foregate Street, c1893. ...
The Queen's Head Hotel, Chester, on Foregate Street and Seller Street, was demolished to make way for the Inner Ring Road (Image: Chester History and Heritage Centre)3 of 14.
The Victoria pub is the oldest public house in Chester and is located above the Stone Cross on Watergate street. This is a superb pub that opened in 1269'the pub changed its name a... The Victoria pub is the oldest public house in Chester and is located above the Stone Cross on Watergate street.
Chester's historic Falcon Inn is set to reopen after being shut since the beginning of the Covid pandemic. The last pint was poured in the pub back in April 2020, but now the Chester and South Clwyd branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) say they have been informed that it will reopen in November.
Reputedly the 'oldest public house in England', Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans, Hertfordshire, has the most substantial claim to be England's oldest pub.
Sean's Bar is a pub in Athlone, Ireland, notable for its reputed establishment in AD 900, and claim to being the oldest extant bar in both Ireland and Europe.
Lying on the corner of Lower Bridge Street, the Grade I listed Falcon has been closed since 2020, but is now scheduled to reopen on November 13. The pub will continue to be part of the Sam Smith's Brewery estate, with new landlord Thomas Giles and landlady Annie Dolby.
This Inn was originally a town house for a wealthy family and dates from around 1180. The ornate decoration of the woodwork and unusually large number of windows are evidence of the wealth and high status of the original owner.
Cheshire, a historic county in the north-west of England, is known for its picturesque countryside and rich food heritage. From the crumbly and salty Cheshire Cheese to the sweet and tangy Chester Pudding, there are several traditional dishes that have been enjoyed in the region for centuries.
Chester is a fantastic area to live in, with a wide selection of independent and major stores, facilities, bars, restaurants, and activities all on your doorstep. The historic heart of Chester, which is bordered by the magnificent River Dee, is steeped in history.
Well, you might be surprised to learn that it's not London. In fact, the winner could be considered a bit of an underdog. According to data collected by Liberty Games, Portsmouth is actually the UK city with the most pubs per square mile.
(above) Tudor House (1603) - Lower Bridge Street. This is one of Chester's oldest houses. There was once a walkway (row) on the first floor which was later bricked up to create a front room.
Chester was founded in 79 AD as a "castrum" or Roman fort with the name Deva Victrix during the reign of Emperor Vespasian. One of the main army camps in Roman Britain, Deva later became a major civilian settlement.
The present gateway dates from 1768 and is a three-arched sandstone structure which carries the walkway forming part of Chester city walls. In 1899 a clock was added to the top of the gateway to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria two years earlier.
Dendrochronological evidence shows that the Rows go back as far as the 13th century, but it is unlikely that they originated before 1200. The first record of the Rows appears in 1293, although it is uncertain whether it refers to a Row as it would be recognised today.
It has been acquired by one of its founding directors, Minesh Parekh, and the jobs of all 32 of the venue's staff have been secured. It is now owned by Zobra Conference and Events Ltd.
Janine Kane, who also runs The Jeggy Nettle in Stranmillis and Panama City Garden and Cafe in the Linen Quarter, has purchased The Chester Bar and Restaurant on the Antrim Road from the Diamond Group.
The Angel on the Bridge is an iconic pub. Dating back to 1728, this grade II listed pub is one of the most photographed and painted pubs in England, because of its architecture and the amazing riverside location on the River Thames.
Quoted as being 'the most unusual pub in Britain,' The Highwayman Inn sits surrounded by the luscious and mysterious countryside that is Dartmoor National Park.
After generations of trade, in 1995 it was formally acknowledged by Tameside Council and the famous Guinness Book of Records for its exquisitely verbose moniker. In a succinct form of balance, Stalybridge conversely saw the Q Inn open in the late 1980s, drawing recognition as the shortest pub name in the country.
