What it's like
Metronome Jazz Bar is the small Godstall Lane record bar for vinyl jazz, low light, cocktails, wine, local beer, walk-in drinks and intimate private hire.
Metronome is a small Godstall Lane bar where the mood is the point: warm light, jazz memorabilia, vinyl playing and drinks that feel more deliberate than another lap of the big bars.
The important correction is live music. Despite the name, it is now a record bar. Go for records, candlelight and conversation; do not turn up expecting a band in the corner.
Worth knowing
Metronome is at its best when you let it be small. It is not a live-music venue, a food stop or a group bar. It is a record-soundtracked drink in a room that knows exactly how much space it has.
Plan your visit
- Address
- 12 Godstall Lane, Chester CH1 1LN.
- Hours
- Current venue hours are Thursday 19:00-23:00, Friday 18:00-midnight, Saturday 15:00-midnight, closed Sunday-Wednesday.
- Drinks
- Craft cocktails, local beers and wines.
- Food
- No real food. The venue jokes about olives and cocktail fruit; eat first.
- Bookings
- Walk-ins only for normal service. Private hire is available by email.
- Group size
- Best for two or three. The venue says groups over four start to crowd the room.
- Live music
- No. It is a record bar with vinyl jazz.
- Kids
- 18+ only.
- Dogs
- Dog-friendly is listed locally, but check direct because the room is small.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible parking is listed as unavailable and fuller access detail is limited. Check direct before relying on step-free access.
- Parking
- No venue parking. Use city-centre car parks and walk in.
How to use it
- Eat first on Godstall Lane, Northgate, Eastgate or Watergate, then use Metronome as the small second stop.
- Go earlier if you care about getting seated.
- Keep the group small. Two is ideal, four is pushing it, more than that wants a different venue.
- For celebrations, email about private hire rather than trying to invade on a Saturday.
What's on and practical notes
Metronome is useful for private hire rather than public live-music listings. For normal visits, it is walk-ins only and open Thursday-Saturday.
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
Does Metronome Jazz Bar have live music?
No. The venue says it is now strictly a record bar, with vinyl playing.
Can you book Metronome Jazz Bar?
No for normal drinks. It is walk-ins only, though private hire is available by email.
Is Metronome good for groups?
Only very small groups. Two or three is the sweet spot; more than four starts to crowd the room.
Does Metronome serve food?
No real food. Eat first.
Is Metronome 18+?
Yes. The venue says it can only host people aged 18 and over.
Nearby alternatives and add-ons.
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