In the heart of Chester, The Pied Bull offers a charming retreat with its garden and terrace. Savor breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the on-site restaurant and connect to WiFi in your room. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
The Bull and Stirrup Hotel (Wetherspoon) - 2 min walk
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The Coach House - 2 min walk
About this property
The Pied Bull
The Pied Bull puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
31 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi and wired internet
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Pied Bull – This pub specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.95 per person
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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
Does The Pied Bull offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Pied Bull does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Pied Bull?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Pied Bull?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Pied Bull.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Pied Bull?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at The Pied Bull and nearby?
The Pied Bull has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Pied Bull?
Yes, Pied Bull offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Pied Bull like?
The Pied Bull is in the heart of Chester, a short 1-minute walk from Chester City Walls and 11 minutes' walk from Chester Racecourse.
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Reviews
The Pied Bull Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised for being very good, lovely, fantastic, and delicious with a variety of options. (43 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Breakfast was very good and plenty
Wayne
Wayne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Mar 2026
Great location , neat snd tidy rooms and helpful staff
Would definitely stay again
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2026
Perfect location clean rooms very friendly staff couldn’t fault the place will be going back in summer
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Yes, well situated for shops
david
david, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
Nice staff, central location, quiet. Nearby bus stops. Bar looked popular, but I didn't have a drink and I also didn't have breakfast.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2026
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
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
I wanted to change my booking because of my ill father but wasn't able to because i’d already paid & was only the last minute we decided to go,i’m so glad we did such a beautiful old pub ,nice clean rooms,hot shower & even a complementary bottle of wine,just the break we needed & we’ll definately be back
Judith
Judith, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Great room, great staff, great stay.
Pamela
Pamela, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Jan 2026
Staff were so helpful , food was amazing, room was spotless and comfy . Location was perfect .
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Jan 2026
Staff brilliant room spotless and warm a good nights sleep stayed there before and il stay there again
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2026
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.
kevin
kevin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Quick and easy check in and out.Great location ,clean and comfy room.Quality breakfast and great bar selection.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 Mar 2026
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.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 Feb 2026
Room was lovely. Staff very helpful
Anita
Anita, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Great location great breakfast
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Clean room, the staff are very friendly and approachable
Alison
Alison, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 Feb 2026
Room was great.
Apart from the cheap toilet roll.🤔
Staff friendly and helpful
Lesley
Lesley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Room was spotless , great location would definitely recommend.
Tara
Tara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Dec 2025
Great pub and hotel. Lovely room and staff very friendly. The Sunday roast was very nice. Location is excellent, right in the city centre.
Sion
Sion, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2026
Clean and warn; nice bathroom. Quirky old building in central Chester, ideal base from which to explore on foot.
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2025
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
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2025
Yes very clean and spacious room lovely breakfast and staff very good.Would stay here again when weather is better!
Jeanette
Jeanette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan 2026
Lovely ground floor room. Spacious and clean. Great central location.