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Oddfellows Arms in Chester

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★ A pub

Oddfellows Arms

Frodsham Street ·CH1 3JL ·££ ·Pub

A Frodsham Street local with old-pub texture, karaoke, cask and a night-by-night feel. Go for pub energy, not polish.

Closing in 22 min Frodsham Street 0.2 miles from The Cross
Best for A straightforward pint, sport on the screens, and karaoke
Good to know Pub on Frodsham Street and good for groups
Avoid if you need quiet corners, careful cocktails, date-night polish, or a pub where the evening is tightly controlled.
  • Frodsham Street
  • Pub
  • Karaoke
  • Cask ale
  • Garden
  • Dog-friendly
  • Near bus station
  • Groups
  • Traditional pub
  • ££
8.0/10
★ TTDC Score · Solid
Public ratings, TTDC-weighted
Google 4.0 394 reviews Tripadvisor 3.8 37 reviews
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Go here if...

  • You want a traditional Frodsham Street pub close to the canal and bus station.
  • Karaoke, locals, cask and pub chatter sound like the right kind of night.
  • You want somewhere less polished than the cocktail bars but more textured than a basic chain room.
  • You are doing a Frodsham Street / Foregate / Market-side pub loop.
  • You have a dog and want a pub where that is listed as part of the setup.

Skip it if...

  • You want a quiet date-night drink.
  • You dislike karaoke.
  • You need destination food.
  • You want a carefully curated craft-beer bar.
  • You want guaranteed calm or a room that behaves the same every night.

Do not build a food plan around it. For karaoke, events, dogs or groups, check direct before assuming the night will match your plan.

What it's like

Oddfellows Arms is the Frodsham Street pub, with timbered old-room character, karaoke, cask ale, a garden / smoking area, dog-friendly signals and a useful canal / bus-station position.

Oddfellows Arms is the pub on Frodsham Street, not the hotel on Lower Bridge Street. Chester likes to keep people alert.

This one is old-room, local, karaoke-friendly and practical: timber beams, stained glass, stone flags, a snug, a larger entertainment room and enough pub texture to make it feel lived-in.

Worth knowing

Oddfellows Arms is not polished and should not be. Use it when you want a real pub room, karaoke risk and a pint near Frodsham Street. If you want soft lighting and menu chat, you are in the wrong Oddfellows.

Plan your visit

Address
64 Frodsham Street, Chester CH1 3JL.
Hours
Currently listed as 10:00-23:00 Monday-Thursday and Sunday, and 10:00-midnight Friday-Saturday. Check direct before a quiet early visit or late session.
Drinks
Beer, wine, cask ale and standard pub drinks. CAMRA notes cask ale restored in spring 2026, with Timothy Taylor Boltmaker recently listed.
Food
Not the main reason to go. Treat it as a pub stop, not a dinner plan.
Karaoke
Weekend karaoke is a real part of the place. It can be the reason to go or the reason to leave.
Dogs
Dog-friendly is listed by beer/pub sources. Check direct if you are going at a busy karaoke time.
Outdoor space
Garden / covered outdoor space is listed, useful if you want air rather than another full room.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed. Check direct for toilets and specific table needs.
Kids
Not a family-food recommendation. Treat it as an adult pub.
Parking
No venue parking to rely on. Use nearby city-centre parking or arrive on foot.
Price feel
££. Some drink feedback says reasonable; exact prices depend on what is pouring.

How to use it

  • For a quiet-ish pint, try earlier or away from obvious karaoke slots.
  • For karaoke, accept that locals and regulars shape the room. That is not a software bug.
  • For a city wander, pair it with Chester Market, the canal, Foregate Street or the bus-station side of town.
  • For beer, check what cask is actually on rather than assuming a deep range.

What's on and practical notes

Karaoke, quizzes and live-music-style events are part of the pub identity. Check direct for the current night and timing.

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 Oddfellows Arms the same as Oddfellows Chester?

No. Oddfellows Arms is the Frodsham Street pub. Oddfellows Chester is the Lower Bridge Street hotel, bar and garden.

Does Oddfellows Arms have karaoke?

Yes. Karaoke is a major part of the pub, especially at weekends.

Does Oddfellows Arms serve cask ale?

Cask ale has been noted as restored, but check what is actually on the bar when you arrive.

Is Oddfellows Arms dog-friendly?

Dog-friendly is listed, but check direct for busy event nights.

Is Oddfellows Arms good for food?

No. Treat it as a pub stop rather than a dinner plan.

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Where this place fits in.

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