What it's like
Off The Wall is the large St John Street pub-bar for live sport, bottomless brunch, burgers, pizza, wings, cocktails, pool, outdoor seating and late nights near the Amphitheatre.
Off The Wall is a crowd-absorber: screens, deals, brunch, sport, pool, pub food, cocktails and late hours in a very central position.
It is useful precisely because it is not delicate. If the group needs football, drinks and food without making a reservation at a serious restaurant, it can do the job. If you want atmosphere in the old-Chester sense, look elsewhere.
Worth knowing
Off The Wall is not pretending to be subtle. Use it for screens, brunch, late opening and group utility. If you want quiet, real ale and old-pub character, it will annoy you quickly.
Plan your visit
- Address
- 12 St John Street, Chester CH1 1DA, close to the Roman Amphitheatre.
- Hours
- Directory hours show late trading, especially Wednesday-Saturday. The website may show different daily times, so check direct before a late plan.
- Food
- Pub-bar food: burgers, pizzas, wings, brunch dishes, nachos, sides, vegan / veggie choices and non-gluten-containing options with cross-contamination caveats.
- What to order
- Use it for wings, pizza-and-drink deals, burgers, brunch dishes and group-friendly sharing food rather than a refined dinner.
- Sport
- Sport is a major reason to go, with screens and big-game brunch positioning.
- Bottomless brunch
- Currently promoted Sunday-Friday from £38pp and Saturday from £40pp, with a minimum of two people and booking / deposit terms.
- Dogs
- Directory data says no dogs, while the website footer links to dog-friendly pub content. Check direct before bringing a dog.
- Outdoor seating
- Outdoor seating is listed and there is an outside area, but it is not the same as a quiet beer garden.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet are listed. Check direct for exact table positions across the split-level space.
- Kids
- Not a family recommendation, especially later. The directory marks it as not good for children.
- Price feel
- ££. Deals can be useful; late-bar rounds and brunch add up as expected.
How to use it
- For sport, arrive early and accept the pub-bar setting rather than expecting a quiet sports lounge.
- For bottomless brunch, book, read the terms and keep the whole table on the same page.
- For a casual group, use it as the obvious meeting point before moving on.
- For a better Chester day, do the Amphitheatre, walls or Eastgate first, then decide whether you actually want screens and music.
What's on and practical notes
Live sport, bottomless brunch, themed brunches and student offers are part of the current setup. Check direct for fixtures, deposits, age rules and late opening.
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
What is Off The Wall Chester best for?
Sport, bottomless brunch, groups, casual pub-bar food and late-night drinks.
Does Off The Wall show sport?
Yes. Sport is one of the main reasons to use it.
Do you need to book bottomless brunch at Off The Wall?
Yes. It has booking, deposit, minimum group and age terms.
Is Off The Wall dog-friendly?
The signals are mixed, so check direct before bringing a dog.
Is Off The Wall good for a quiet drink?
No. It is better for screens, groups and louder sessions.
Nearby alternatives and add-ons.
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