In a paragraph
Barlounge is a long-running independent Watergate Street bar for cocktails, sharing plates, Sunday lunch and a covered terrace.
What it's like
Barlounge has been on Watergate Street since 2000. It sits between a cocktail bar and a restaurant, which makes it handy when half the table wants dinner and the other half only agreed to drinks.
Cocktails, food, covered terrace
The covered terrace is the clearest reason to choose it. Inside, an open kitchen and sharing-led menu keep food part of the evening without turning the visit into a formal meal.
Worth knowing
Barlounge is expensive and rarely quiet. Its strength is practical: cocktails, food and a covered terrace can all happen at the same table.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.1 miles from The Cross. No venue car park. Use paid street parking or city-centre car parks; race days make this more awkward.
Hours
Current listed hours are 12:00-00:00 daily. Check direct around race days, Christmas and private events.
Food & drink
Sharing plates, burgers, pizzas, steaks, Sunday roasts and desserts. Use the current menu for dishes and prices. Start with cocktails and a few sharing plates, then add larger dishes only if the table is settling in.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed. Check direct for the easiest route and terrace/table position.
9.1 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Current listed hours are 12:00-00:00 daily. Check direct around race days, Christmas and private events.
- Address
- 75 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LB
- Booking
- Yes for weekends, terrace tables, Sunday lunch, groups and race days.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Dogs are listed as welcome.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed. Check direct for the easiest route and terrace/table position.
- Getting there
- 0.1 miles from The Cross. No venue car park. Use paid street parking or city-centre car parks; race days make this more awkward.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby attractions
FAQ
What should you order at Barlounge Chester?
Start with cocktails and sharing plates. The menu also covers larger dishes and Sunday lunch.
Do you need to book Barlounge?
Yes for weekends, terrace tables, Sunday lunch, groups and race days.
Does Barlounge have outdoor seating?
Yes. The covered heated terrace is one of its biggest strengths.
Is Barlounge dog-friendly?
The current policy is not clear enough to assume. Check direct before bringing a dog.
Is Barlounge good on race days?
Yes if you want the atmosphere. No if you want calm. Book and expect it to be busy.
