Oddfellows Arms Chester: Frodsham Street karaoke pub

Oddfellows Arms

Frodsham Street ·CH1 3JL ·0.2 miles from The Cross

Closed · opens today at 10am Frodsham Street 0.2 miles from The Cross

Best for you need a traditional Frodsham Street pub close to the canal and bus station and Karaoke

Good to know Pub on Frodsham Street and good for groups

Avoid if you need a quiet date-night drink.

Frodsham Street

Pub

Karaoke

Cask ale

Garden

Is it your kind of place?

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.

Avoid if

You want a quiet date-night drink.
You dislike karaoke.
You need destination food.

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

In a paragraph

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.

What it's like

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

Frodsham Street pub energy

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.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.2 miles from The Cross. No venue parking to rely on. Use nearby city-centre parking or arrive on foot.

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.

Food & drink

Beer, wine, cask ale and standard pub drinks. CAMRA notes cask ale restored in spring 2026, with Timothy Taylor Boltmaker recently listed.

Access

Wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed. Check direct for toilets and specific table needs.

7.9 OpenStreetMap

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.
Address: 64 Frodsham St, Chester CH1 3JL
Booking: Reservations are not listed.
Pay: cards, contactless
Dogs: Dog-friendly is listed by beer/pub sources. Check direct if you are going at a busy karaoke time.
Access: Wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed. Check direct for toilets and specific table needs.
Getting there: 0.2 miles from The Cross. No venue parking to rely on. Use nearby city-centre parking or arrive on foot.

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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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