The Pied Bull

3.0 star property
3-star inn near Chester Zoo

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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 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
(3 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Penthouse (Suite)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Brewers cottage double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 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

About the neighborhood

Chester

Heart of Chester.With a stay at this Chester inn, you'll be steps from Chester City Walls and a 5-minute walk from Chester Cathedral. 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 Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Rows of Chester - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chester Racecourse - 10 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pied Bull - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coach House - ‬2 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pied Bull?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pied Bull on May 4, 2026 start from $85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 498 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 964 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff brilliant room spotless and warm a good nights sleep stayed there before and il stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Lynsey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed here as we were going to a concert at the cathedral with my elderly parents and it is only max 5 minute walk, we arrived at around 10 past 3 to a very stern welcome. However we found our room and put our bags in and went back down to the bar to eat, first mistake! We had gammon which served with chips peas and mushrooms, it was horrible my partner nearly threw up, and I left mine, the gentle waiting on us was unfriendly and very abrupt so we didn't complain. When we returned to our room to quickly change my partner jumped into what looked like a lovely shower to find it was luke warm, no biggy I guess, so we changed and left for the concert. When we returned we had a couple of drinks in the bar with the same guy as before and was made to feel uncomfortable by his demeanour, so we went to bed, another quick Luke warm shower to climb into bed with dirty sheets, by this time it was midnight and we were tired so went with it. The following morning two very average full English cost us just short of £34 and a half hour wait with grumpy staff. Do not recommend and we won't be back.
Dirty sheets
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely bar area.... our room was on ground floor. It was small but adequate as only sleeping there. Lovely bathroom, shower was huge. Id stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room & very quiet, both outside & inside. Comfortable bed. Staff were all very pleasant. Very central, extremely well-situated for both the events we went to at the Theatre & a live gig. mostb
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room clean and cozy but not
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As a gold member I should have received a bottle of wine, this didn’t happen. Rooms was tiny, small double bed with very thin mattress. bar and restaurant lovely and breakfast very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely ground floor room. Spacious and clean. Great central location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Order breakfast from a menu, juice and cereal at the bar. The staff we interacted with were always polite. The beds were uncomfortable and walls are thin. Glass collection really early on the morning right under the window which didn't help with the lack of sleep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so helpful , food was amazing, room was spotless and comfy . Location was perfect .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect lovely clean and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The girl who checked us in was polite and friendly makes a difference.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely attic room but you could hear next door being sick in the night /snoring/coughing . Sadly bed wasn’t comfortable instead of slats you were sleeping on hardboard . Great pub downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick and easy check in and out.Great location ,clean and comfy room.Quality breakfast and great bar selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, clean, cosy place with a fantastic breakfast. However, there was a complementary bottle of wine included in our booking which we didn’t get even though the hotel confirmed beforehand. Don’t be fooled if you see this offered!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great staff, great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, the staff are very friendly and approachable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025