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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
Luxury Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Brewers cottage twin | 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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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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

Double Room

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

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

Penthouse (Suite)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 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

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

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

Brewers cottage double

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

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

Brewers cottage twin

  • 151 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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.
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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
  • ‪Marmalade - ‬1 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 luggage storage and tours/tickets. 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 Eastgate Clock less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Pied Bull?

No, there isn't parking at this 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, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 at The Pied Bull?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Pied Bull.

The Pied Bull Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 452 out of 882 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 882 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 882 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 882 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 882 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pied bull in a good location. Room was ample for a one night stay. Good choice of cask ales in the pub fur the other half. Staff friendly and polite. Didnt eat there so cant comment on the food. Would definitely return if wanting a stopover in chester again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Theatre was right next door
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

john

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Location great,staff friendly and helpful and food really good, Unfortunately the first room we were given was poor despite the fact we had upgraded to a superior room and due to the hotel being full we couldn’t be moved on our second day we were moved to a much better room and did enjoy our stay Would recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great pub, accommodation not so good. Breakfast chaotic & unpleasant. Room was the size of a shoebox.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a very nice hotel at all
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, with a four poster bed, staff were all very friendly and welcoming, a nice touch by the way the towels displayed on the bed and a personalised note.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Pied bull

2 night stay, great little place, spotless clean, fantastic food, lovely staff only downfall was mattress and shower
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

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

6/10 Okay

Sharon

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

Mediocre stay for such a historic place

We booked the pied bull for our wedding anniversary. Clearly noted on the booking,their website shows amazing rooms with claw foot baths and exquisite food. We arrived nothing even mentioned more interested in making sure they had the debit payment and waiver about wonky steps covered. I understand they might not be interested in iur specual occasion but it was important enough to us to note it on our booking messages. Room was mediocre at best ( for a superior double we expected more) no bath ( apparently these were different rooms) it smelt of damp but we put this down to the age of the property. However the noise from the street was horrendous for our room,whenever they emptied bottle's or got barrel deliveries it was like it was right by our window and everyone walking past at all hours of the night could be heard as if they were in the room. The menu we looked at online was not what we were given and so the meals we thought we would choose weren't available. If you have mobility issues be aware there are steps to all rooms and some up 3-4 flights if stairs. Only saving grace were the bar and serving staff who were lovely but when trying to engage about the history of the place and other old buildings nearby they didn't seem interested and seemed to zone out and not engage in the enthusiasm at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Absolutely love this place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, good clean hotel in town centre. No hot water at 6.30 pm for a shower before going out for dinner and breakfast a little pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

All round top stay.

Great location and proper English style Country pub. Friendly and welcoming, good range of beers, wines and spirits. Food superb particularly the full English breakfast. Room spacious and comfortable with modern shower and bathroom. All round too stay, thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Good!

Very central, stunning proper pub, nice room, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Clean rooms with great bar. Breakfast bit pricey
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Good place to stay @

Great location. Clean & tidy with friendly staff@
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Acceptable stay in Chester

This was a perfectly fine hotel. Had a room that was outside access down the side road. Lots of road noise from bin men starting around 3 am, and drunks prior to that. All survivable and in the city. The room was fine - a bit worn, and the bed was a bit old feeling, but fine. Restaurant was good - I didn’t eat - but I had a drink and it was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
3 oclock check in No lifts for upper rooms...luggage at least? Loved the ambience and history
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food at restaurant. Lounge area /pub comfortable to relax at anytime of day. Loved the Beer Garden. Very friendly staff , very relaxed vibe. You can feel the history throughout the building. Stairs are old so not great for anyone too young or too old. Not sure if there was air conditioning but we didn’t need it in September. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a great location, would book it qgain. Room was very spacious and clean. Bed 2as lovely and comfortable. We stayed in room 29, which was a superior room. Staff were friendly and helpful 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy but had to wait till 3pm Very clean staircase going to room Room also very clean Bathroom very good with a large walk in shower Breakfast was amazing All fresh food and very hot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Traveled with partner
Room small and as we had a front facing room it was very noisy through the night.Bed uncomfortable and very noisy,wafer thin walls. Breakfast was excellent and lovely and hot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very small room. No table, no hooks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Xxx
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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