The Pied Bull

3.0 star property
3-star inn near Chester Zoo

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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Brewers cottage twin | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
57 Northgate Street, Chester, England, CH1 2HQ
  • Chester City Walls
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Chester Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Chester Racecourse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Brewers cottage twin

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Brewers cottage double

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

4 Poster Suite

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

Luxury Double Room

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room

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

Junior 4 Poster

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

Penthouse (Suite)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chester

Heart of Chester.You'll be steps from Chester City Walls and within a 15-minute walk of Chester Racecourse. Storyhouse and Chester Town Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Chester City Walls - 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
  • Chester Zoo - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Chester Station - 14 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shropshire Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nine Elephants - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marmalade - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Greenhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Gate - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Pied Bull

3-star inn near Chester Zoo
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Pied Bull.

This 3-star Chester inn is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Pied Bull offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Chester inn provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 13.95 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

How close is The Pied Bull to the airport?

The Pied Bull is 5.3 mi (33-min drive) away from the Chester (CEG-Hawarden) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Pied Bull have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Pied Bull.

Does The Pied Bull offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Pied Bull, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13.95 per person.

Is there a casino at The Pied Bull?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Pied Bull?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The Pied Bull?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Pied Bull have a pool?

The Pied Bull does not have a pool.

Does The Pied Bull have a restaurant?

The Pied Bull is home to Pied Bull, which features British cuisine.

Does The Pied Bull have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Pied Bull to downtown Chester?

The Pied Bull is 0.2 mi away from Chester.

The Pied Bull Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 746 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 746 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 746 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 746 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 746 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

wayne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for enjoying all that chester as to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, a great place to stay in Chester.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen closed on sunday at 8pm. We had been told 9pm. They were refusi g to serve desserts, but eventually dud
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Lovely hotel with lots of character

Stayed at The Pied Bull for 2 nights March 2025 & have stayed there a few years ago. Lovely hotel /pub with a warm comfortable atmosphere about it. Comfy bed, spotlessly clean, good facilitates. Good hearty full English breakfast. The staff are great & very welcoming. Enjoyed their thursday night quiz too. Location is perfect as right in the heart of historic Chester. Its near lots of shops, bars, restaurants. Easy access to the walls around Chester too. I would highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few times and always have a pleasant stay. In the centre of Chester on the high street near shops, bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

We only stayed for 1 night as we were attending a function in Chester. Did not spend much time in the pied bull. The room and service was exactly what we needed for our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and drink excellent. Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cosy with a great shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

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

Will stay again 👍

Perfect central location, friendly staff, comfortable room, clean and today. No heating but oil lamps radiator in the room. This wasn’t mentioned on booking in but no drama. Food excellent at dinner and breakfast. Price for breakfast a little high as limited options other than the cooked breakfast. However location and overall feel outweigh the minor personal issues. Will stay again 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Traveled with partner
Toilet would not flush which was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Karen

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

4/10 Poor

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great room, unhelpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fern

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

Great place but not the best nights sleep

Lovely place, friendly staff and excellent location Unfortunately the wall between rooms was so thin I could hear every moment of my neighbour all night. Also the pillows are terrible- made for a very uncomfortable nights sleep. I appreciate you can’t do anything about the soundproofing in such a lovely old building but the pillows are a very cheep easy fix Would stay again but not whilst working!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Overnight stay

An impromptu stay but The Pied Bull was a lovely place. Lovely warm room, basic decor but excellent value for money. The staff were friendly and the food was delicious . Would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

8/10 Good

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Highly recommend!!

Fantastic service, lovely space and very friendly staff. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here before, great location, clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025