In a paragraph
The Dublin Packet is a small Northgate Street pub for live sport, Guinness, pizzas, pool, darts, karaoke and outside tables by Town Hall Square.
What it's like
The Packet is narrow, central and uncomplicated. Screens take priority when football is on; the pool table, darts and karaoke give it a livelier role later in the week.
Sport, pub games and mixed nights
Recent experiences are uneven. Friendly bar staff and a welcoming atmosphere come up repeatedly, but so do complaints about cleanliness and service from the period before a recent management change. Treat it as a casual pint stop, not a place to impress anyone.
Worth knowing
The location is better than the finish. Use it for football, a Guinness or pub games; choose one of the nearby food pubs if the meal or surroundings matter more.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
under 0.1 miles from The Cross.
Hours
Current official hours are Monday-Thursday 11:00-23:00, Friday-Saturday 11:00-01:00 and Sunday 12:00-23:00.
Food & drink
Freshly cooked pizzas and a pie-and-pint offer are the clear current options. This is not a full pub kitchen. A pint, Guinness, pizza or pie when you need something simple beside the match.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed, but toilet/seating detail is limited. Check direct if access matters.
7.9 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Current official hours are Monday-Thursday 11:00-23:00, Friday-Saturday 11:00-01:00 and Sunday 12:00-23:00.
- Address
- 27 Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HA
- Booking
- Not usually. Check direct for major fixtures or events.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed, but toilet/seating detail is limited. Check direct if access matters.
- Getting there
- under 0.1 miles from The Cross.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby food
Nearby attractions
FAQ
Does Dublin Packet show live sport?
Yes. Sky Sports and TNT Sports in HD are part of the pub offer.
Does Dublin Packet serve food?
Yes, but keep expectations pub-simple: pizzas and pies are the clearest current hooks.
Is Dublin Packet good for children?
Not really. Local data does not mark it as children-friendly, and the pub is stronger for sport and adult drinks.
Does Dublin Packet have outdoor seating?
Yes, outdoor seating is listed, but think pavement tables rather than a beer garden.
Is Dublin Packet an Irish bar?
The name has Chester packet-boat history, but the current feel is a practical Northgate pub rather than glossy Irish-bar theatre.
