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Number Fifteen in Chester

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★ A pub

Number Fifteen

Foregate Street ·CH1 1HB ·£ ·Pub

A no-frills Foregate Street pub with sport, cask, rooms above and race-day usefulness. Better for drinking than expecting boutique hotel polish.

Closing in 22 min Foregate Street 0.3 miles from The Cross
Best for A straightforward city-centre pint, sport on TV, and a casual meet-up
Good to know Pub on Foregate Street and dog-friendly
Avoid if you are looking for destination dining, a quiet drink, or a hotel experience where every email, parking instruction and room...
  • Foregate Street
  • Pub
  • Rooms above
  • Sport
  • Race-day useful
  • Dog-friendly
  • Outdoor seating
  • Cask ale
  • Good value
  • £
8.0/10
★ TTDC Score · Solid
Public ratings, TTDC-weighted
Google 4.1 294 reviews Tripadvisor 3.2 35 reviews

Go here if...

  • You want a straightforward Foregate Street pint with sport on and no performance.
  • You are walking between the station, Eastgate and the centre and need an easy pub stop.
  • Race-day convenience matters more than soft-focus boutique charm.
  • You want value drinks, friendly service and a room that still behaves like a pub.
  • You are considering the rooms above and understand that pub accommodation is a practical bargain, not a spa weekend.

Skip it if...

  • You want a quiet, polished cocktail bar.
  • You need destination food.
  • You are booking accommodation for a business trip and need admin, receipts and parking detail to be immaculate.
  • You dislike sport, pub banter or a room that can get noisy.
  • You want a romantic hotel stay where the pub downstairs is not part of the story.

No kitchen angle to rely on. For rooms, confirm check-in, parking, noise and receipt needs directly before booking.

What it's like

Number Fifteen is a Foregate Street pub with rooms above, sport on the screens, outdoor seating, dog-friendly signals, value drinks and a useful station-to-Eastgate position.

Number Fifteen is a proper Foregate Street utility pub: sport, beer, regulars, race-day traffic, outside tables and rooms upstairs for people who want central and simple.

The drinking side is the safer bet. The rooms can work if you want value and location, but you should confirm the practical details and expect pub accommodation rather than boutique calm.

Worth knowing

Number Fifteen is best judged as a useful pub with rooms, not a hotel with a bar. Go for value, sport and Foregate convenience. For sleeping there, check the boring details first.

Plan your visit

Address
98A Foregate Street, Chester CH1 1HB.
Hours
Currently listed as 10:00-23:00 Monday-Thursday and Sunday, and 10:00-midnight Friday-Saturday. Check direct around race days and events.
Drinks
Beer, cider, spirits, cocktails, wine and cask ale when pouring. Value is a real part of the appeal.
Food
Do not rely on a kitchen. Treat it as drinks first, with permission to check direct if food matters.
Sport
Big-screen sport, racing and football are part of the pub setup.
Rooms
Rooms above the pub are listed as simple, central, ensuite rooms with Wi-Fi and practical facilities. Confirm noise, parking and check-in directly.
Dogs
Dog-friendly is listed for the pub, but check direct if you are staying or visiting during a busy event.
Outdoor seating
Pavement / outside seating is part of the offer, weather and space permitting.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet are listed for the pub. Rooms above may be a different matter, so check direct.
Parking
Some listings mention parking, but do not assume an easy dedicated city-centre space. Confirm before relying on it.
Price feel
£ for drinks. The point is value and usefulness, not polish.

How to use it

  • For a pint, use it as a Foregate Street stop before or after Eastgate, the station route or Grosvenor Park.
  • For sport, arrive early enough to get settled, especially for racing and football.
  • For race days, it works because it is practical and central. Book rooms with eyes open.
  • For staying over, ask about parking, check-in, noise and receipts before handing over the plan.

What's on and practical notes

Sport, racing, karaoke / DJ-style nights and live music can be part of the feel. Check direct for what is actually on, especially if you are booking rooms above.

No checked TTDC event listings for this place right now. Check its own listings before building a visit around an event.

Nearby plan

FAQ

What is Number Fifteen best for?

A straightforward pint, sport, race-day meet-ups, Foregate Street convenience and simple rooms above the pub.

Does Number Fifteen serve food?

Do not rely on food. Treat it as a pub first and check direct if eating matters.

Is Number Fifteen dog-friendly?

The pub is listed as dog-friendly, but check direct for busy events or room bookings.

Is Number Fifteen good for staying over?

It can be useful and central, especially for races, but confirm parking, check-in, noise and receipt needs before booking.

Does Number Fifteen show sport?

Yes. Sport, racing and football are part of the pub setup.