Bishop Lloyd's Bar & Terrace Chester: Row-level bar

Bishop Lloyd's Bar & Terrace

Watergate Street ·CH1 2LE ·under 0.1 miles from The Cross

Closed · opens today at 11am Watergate Street under 0.1 miles from The Cross

Best for you need a quiet pint somewhere that actually feels like Chester and You like small bars

Good to know Bar on Watergate Street and dog-friendly

Avoid if you need a full dinner menu.

Watergate Row

Historic building

Pie and pint

Terrace benches

Dog-friendly

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

You want a quiet pint somewhere that actually feels like Chester.
You like small bars, low light, old timber and benches overlooking Watergate Street.
A pie-and-pint stop is enough food for the plan.

Avoid if

You want a full dinner menu.
You need lots of space or a big group table.
You need simple step-free access.

Check direct for current hours, pie availability, events and bigger groups. It is too small to treat casually if the timing really matters.

In a paragraph

Bishop Lloyd's Bar & Terrace is a small bar at 53 Watergate Row South, set within Bishop Lloyd's Palace, with keg beer, pies, dogs and bench seating above Watergate Street.

What it's like

Bishop Lloyd's is one of those Chester places people miss because it is up on the Row. The room is small, warm and low-lit, and the building does a lot of the work before the first pint arrives.

Row-level pie and pint charm

The outdoor bit is not a roof garden. It is bench seating on Watergate Row, which is actually more useful: you sit just above the street and watch Chester go by at ankle-and-shopping-bag level.

Worth knowing

The bar is small, the terrace is benches, and the food offer is deliberately short. That is not a flaw if you use it properly. Come for a pint, a pie and the Rows doing their thing.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

under 0.1 miles from The Cross. No venue parking. Use city-centre car parks and walk in.

Hours

Published hours still conflict: Google currently shows Wednesday-Sunday, while CAMRA lists afternoon opening on Monday and Tuesday too. Check before making a special trip.

Food & drink

Short food offer: pies and a pie-and-pint deal rather than a full pub-kitchen menu. A pie and a pint is the obvious move. The keg range includes Chester Beer Company.

Access

The Row-level historic setting is awkward. Check direct if steps, seating position or toilets matter.

8.2 OpenStreetMap

Hours: Published hours still conflict: Google currently shows Wednesday-Sunday, while CAMRA lists afternoon opening on Monday and Tuesday too. Check before making a special trip.
Address: 53 Watergate St, South, Chester CH1 2LE
Booking: Worth checking for groups, food and live music. Small room, small margin for error.
Pay: cards, contactless
Dogs: Dogs are listed as welcome.
Access: The Row-level historic setting is awkward. Check direct if steps, seating position or toilets matter.
Getting there: under 0.1 miles from The Cross. No venue parking. Use city-centre car parks and walk in.

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FAQ

Where is Bishop Lloyd's Bar & Terrace?

It is on Watergate Row South, inside Bishop Lloyd's Palace, above Watergate Street.

Does Bishop Lloyd's do food?

Yes, but keep expectations tight: pies and a pie-and-pint deal rather than a broad pub menu.

Is Bishop Lloyd's dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome.

Does Bishop Lloyd's have outdoor seating?

Yes, bench seating on Watergate Row. It is good for people-watching, not a large terrace.

Is Bishop Lloyd's accessible?

The historic Row-level setting can be awkward. Check direct before visiting if access matters.

Google Places photos

Bishop Lloyd's Bar & Terrace