The Pied Bull

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

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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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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
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Room options

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

4 Poster Suite

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

Luxury Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Penthouse (Suite)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Brewers cottage double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Brewers cottage twin

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior 4 Poster

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

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About the neighborhood

Chester

The Pied Bull places you next to Chester City Walls and a short stroll from other popular sights like Chester Racecourse. This 31-room, 3-star inn has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Chester City Walls - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chester Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chester Racecourse - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Chester - 9 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪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
Guests of The Pied Bull enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a terrace. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. This smoke-free inn also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and wired Internet, along with flat-screen TVs. Other amenities include coffee makers, portable fans, and hair dryers.

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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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 13.95 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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 free cancellation available at The Pied Bull?

The Pied Bull provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Pied Bull?

This inn is located in Chester, a short 1-minute walk from Chester City Walls and also 11 minutes on foot from Chester Racecourse. You'll also find Chester Town Hall and The Rows of Chester less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Pied Bull?

No, there isn't parking available at the inn.

Does The Pied Bull include a casino at the property?

No, The Pied Bull doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Pied Bull?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about The Pied Bull?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Pied Bull?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Pied Bull have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Pied Bull serves an English breakfast for a surcharge on weekday mornings at Pied Bull.

Will The Pied Bull allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Pied Bull though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Pied Bull?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

What is the closest airport to The Pied Bull?

The closest major airport to The Pied Bull is Chester (CEG-Hawarden), which is 5.3 mi away (33 minutes by car). Another top airport is John Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 24.7 mi away (43-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Pied Bull?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Pied Bull.

The Pied Bull Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 910 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 910 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 910 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 910 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 910 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quirky property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Clive

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and tidy. Nice place overall. Unfortunately very loud into early hours on Friday and Saturday night. If you're intending to be out partying until 2am, great location and no issue
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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