What it's like
Old Queens Head is the Foregate Street Craft Union pub for sport, value drinks, HD screens, Sky Sports, TNT Sports, live entertainment, pool, darts and late opening.
Old Queens Head is a high-street pub in the most literal sense: visible, good-value, screen-heavy and built for people who want a pint, sport and a bit of noise.
It is not delicate, and it is not trying to be. The trick is using it for the right job: match, cheap-ish round, late stop, pool, darts or a Foregate Street meet-up.
Worth knowing
Old Queens Head is a useful, good-value pub. It is not refined, and that is not a scandal. Go for sport, drinks and late Foregate energy; go elsewhere for dinner or dignity-preserving quiet.
Plan your visit
- Address
- 97 Foregate Street, Chester CH1 1HE.
- Hours
- Currently listed by the venue as 10:00-02:00 daily. Check direct around licensing changes and event nights.
- Drinks
- Wide pub drinks range with value offers, lager, beer, cider, wine, spirits and cocktails.
- Food
- Do not make food the reason to go. Treat it as a drinks and sport pub unless the venue confirms otherwise.
- Sport
- HD screens, Sky Sports and TNT Sports are part of the official setup, with World Cup 2026 promotion already live.
- Entertainment
- Live entertainment is listed, and karaoke / disco-style nights are part of its wider pub identity.
- Games
- Pool, darts and pub games are part of the appeal.
- Dogs
- Dog-friendly is listed locally, but check direct for busy late sessions.
- Outdoor seating
- No outdoor seating is listed.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed. Check direct for toilets and specific seating.
- Price feel
- £. Value drinks are central to why people use it.
How to use it
- For sport, check the fixture and arrive before the match starts.
- For a calmer pint, go earlier in the day and avoid the obvious event times.
- For a night out, use it as part of Foregate Street rather than pretending it is a destination bar.
- For dogs, stick to quieter times and check direct before bringing one into a busy evening.
What's on and practical notes
Sport, World Cup coverage, live entertainment, karaoke-style nights and drinks offers are part of the setup. Check direct for fixtures, event timings and current offers.
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 Old Queens Head Chester best for?
Sport, value drinks, pool, darts, late opening and a lively Foregate Street pub stop.
Does Old Queens Head show sport?
Yes. HD screens, Sky Sports and TNT Sports are part of the setup.
Is Old Queens Head good for food?
No. Treat it as a pub first unless the venue confirms a specific food offer.
Is Old Queens Head dog-friendly?
Dog-friendly is listed, but check direct for busy evenings or events.
Is Old Queens Head quiet?
Usually not the point. Go earlier if you want a calmer pint.
Nearby alternatives and add-ons.
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