In a paragraph
City Tavern is a large Frodsham Street pub with breakfast, pub food, real ale, cocktails, live sport, weekend DJs and a rear beer garden.
What it's like
City Tavern has several seating areas, plenty of screens and a garden at the back. It feels relaxed over breakfast or lunch, then gets busier around football, live music and the weekend DJ.
Roomy sports pub with food and garden
Staff and a friendly welcome come up often in recent visits. Food is broad managed-pub fare, with breakfast, a kids menu and Sunday roasts; portions and execution can vary when the room is busy.
Worth knowing
This is a large managed pub and it behaves like one: broad menu, offers, sport and entertainment. It works well for groups; it is less convincing when you want a quiet pint or a pub with a distinct beer identity.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.2 miles from The Cross.
Hours
The pub currently opens from 10:00 daily. Closing times vary through the week and can change for major sport; check the official opening-times page for the day you are going.
Food & drink
Breakfast, pub classics, smaller plates, lunch deals, a kids menu and Sunday roasts. Food finishes before the bar. Breakfast, a burger, smaller plates to share or a Sunday roast. There are usually several real ales as well as the standard lager and cocktail range.
Access
Wheelchair access and an accessible toilet are promoted. Check direct if you need a specific table position.
8.5 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- The pub currently opens from 10:00 daily. Closing times vary through the week and can change for major sport; check the official opening-times page for the day you are going.
- Address
- 32 Frodsham St, Chester CH1 3JL
- Booking
- Sensible for food, sport, groups, weekend evenings and anything time-sensitive.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Recent visitors use it with dogs, but the official facilities list is not explicit. Check before making a special trip.
- Access
- Wheelchair access and an accessible toilet are promoted. Check direct if you need a specific table position.
- Getting there
- 0.2 miles from The Cross.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby food
Nearby attractions
FAQ
Is City Tavern good for watching sport?
Yes. Sport is one of the clearest reasons to use it, with major TV sport promoted and screens part of the pub setup.
Does City Tavern serve food?
Yes. It is a pub-food venue with breakfast, lunch, Sunday roast-style food and group-friendly options. Check direct for current food times.
Is City Tavern family-friendly?
By day, yes. Children are welcome and baby changing is listed. Later weekend visits can feel much more adult and noisy.
Does City Tavern have outdoor seating?
Yes, there is an outside area / beer garden.
Should you book City Tavern?
Book for food, groups and sport fixtures where getting a table matters.
