What it's like
Craft & Company is a Watergate Row cocktail bar for craft beer, gin, late drinks, live music, group starts and mixed drinks plans rather than full meals.
Craft & Company does the useful middle ground on Watergate Row: more character than a generic cocktail bar, broader than a beer specialist, and less theatrical than the full late-night rock-bar route.
It works best when the group is split between cocktails, beer and gin. The answer is not especially complicated: sit down, order something decent, then decide how much of Watergate Street you can still cope with.
Worth knowing
Craft & Company is best as the place that gets the night moving. It may not be the final story, but it solves the first-drink problem very neatly.
Plan your visit
- Address
- 24 Watergate Street / Watergate Row North, Chester CH1 2LD.
- Hours
- Current official hours show 17:00-late most days, 15:00-late Saturday, with closing around 02:00 early week and 03:30 Thursday-Sunday. Check direct around holidays and events.
- Drinks
- Cocktails lead the offer, with craft beer, gin, wine and spirits also part of the bar.
- Food
- Do not treat it as a current meal plan. The venue currently trails pizza as coming soon.
- What to order
- Cocktails if the table wants the safest route; craft keg, gin or wine if the group is split.
- Booking needed?
- Useful for weekends and groups. The venue says walk-ins are welcome, but busy nights fill quickly.
- Live music
- Yes. Live music is part of the venue identity, so check direct if you need a quiet table.
- Outdoor seating
- No. Treat it as an indoor / Row-level bar.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed as unavailable and the Row-level setting may be awkward. Check direct if access matters.
- Kids
- No. This is a late-night drinks bar, not a children-friendly plan.
- Price feel
- ££. Standard Watergate drinks-night territory.
How to use it
- Start here before moving into the louder Watergate Street run.
- If beer becomes the main conversation, Beer Heroes is close by.
- If food becomes urgent, Death By Tacos, Porta and other Watergate / Bridge Street options are nearby.
- Book for weekend groups, especially if live music or late-night seating matters.
What's on and practical notes
Craft & Company is built around drinks, live music and late nights. Check direct for current music, booking availability and any food changes.
No checked TTDC event listings for this place right now. Check its own listings before building a visit around an event.
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FAQ
Is Craft & Company mainly a cocktail bar?
Cocktails lead the offer, but craft beer, gin, wine and spirits are also part of why it works for mixed groups.
Does Craft & Company serve food?
Do not rely on it for a meal. The venue currently trails pizza as coming soon, so plan food elsewhere unless that has changed.
Can you book Craft & Company?
Yes. Booking is useful for weekends and groups, although walk-ins are welcome when there is space.
Is Craft & Company open late?
Yes. Current hours show late opening, especially Thursday to Sunday.
Is Craft & Company accessible?
Access looks limited because of the Row-level setting. Check direct before relying on step-free access.
Nearby alternatives and add-ons.
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