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Closed · opens today at 11am
Lockwood & Company in Chester
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8.3/10
A proper drinks list inside the market
Early TTDC score
Closed · opens today at 11am Check dogs Check access
TTDC verdictTTDC score
8.3/10
A proper drinks list inside the market
Early TTDC score

Bar · Chester Market

Lockwood & Company

Market ·CH1 2AR ·0.1 miles from The Cross
Closed · opens today at 11am Market 0.1 miles from The Cross
Best for You are eating in Chester Market and want more than a token food-hall drinks list and Your group wants different food but one shared round from a broad drinks list
Good to know Bar on Market and good for groups
Avoid if you need quiet.
  • Chester Market
  • Bar
  • Cocktails
  • Draught beer
  • Wine

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You are eating in Chester Market and want more than a token food-hall drinks list.
  • Your group wants different food but one shared round from a broad drinks list.
  • You want a casual pre-cinema, pre-Storyhouse or Northgate stop.

Avoid if

  • You want quiet.
  • You want table service and a tucked-away booth.
  • You dislike shared market seating and queues.

Use it as the market bar. Find a shared table before ordering at peak times; there is no private booth to reserve.

In a paragraph

Lockwood & Company is Chester Market’s central bar for draught beer, wine, mixed drinks and alcohol-free choices alongside food from the surrounding traders.

What it's like

Lockwood occupies the central bar in Chester Market. Order there, give the team your table number and the drinks arrive wherever the group has settled with food from the surrounding traders.

A proper drinks list inside the market

The current menu is much broader than a functional food-hall bar: a dozen draught lines, beer and cider, a long wine list, made-to-order drinks and credible alcohol-free choices.

Worth knowing

Freshly mixed orders can slow a queue when the hall is full, and the bar cannot provide quiet that the wider market does not have. Go off-peak if speed or conversation matters.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.1 miles from The Cross. Use Northgate / city-centre parking. Do not expect venue parking.

Hours

Currently listed as closed Monday, 11:00-22:00 Tuesday-Saturday and 11:00-21:00 Sunday. Market and trader hours can change.

Food & drink

Draught beer, wine, mixed drinks and a substantial no-and-low section.

Access

Chester Market is a modern venue with accessible routes, but check current market access details for lifts, toilets and specific needs.

8.3 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Currently listed as closed Monday, 11:00-22:00 Tuesday-Saturday and 11:00-21:00 Sunday. Market and trader hours can change.
Address
Market, Exchange Square, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2AR
Pay
cards, contactless
Dogs
Dog policy depends on the market setup and current rules. Check Chester Market direct if bringing a dog.
Access
Chester Market is a modern venue with accessible routes, but check current market access details for lifts, toilets and specific needs.
Getting there
0.1 miles from The Cross. Use Northgate / city-centre parking. Do not expect venue parking.

Nearby plan

FAQ

What is Lockwood & Company best for?

Drinks inside Chester Market, casual groups and pre-cinema or Storyhouse meet-ups.

Does Lockwood & Company serve food?

Food comes from the wider market traders. Lockwood is the central drinks bar.

Is Lockwood & Company good for groups?

Yes, especially mixed groups, but seating can be tricky at peak market times.

Is Lockwood & Company quiet?

No. It has the buzz and movement of Chester Market around it.

Where is Lockwood & Company?

Inside Chester Market at Exchange Square, Northgate Street.

Updated 13 July 2026. Menus, tickets, events, access and opening times can move around. Check direct before making a special trip. Spotted something wrong?