What it's like
Popcorn is a St John Street bar in The Exchange for cocktails, live sport, courtyard drinks, pool, late nights, group bookings and the Gold Room karaoke / private-hire space.
Popcorn sits in The Exchange on St John Street, close to the Roman Amphitheatre and city-walls side of town. It is a bar with its volume turned up: sport, cocktails, courtyard space, groups, late opening and enough screens to settle most match-day arguments.
This is not a careful cocktail den and it is not a food plan. Use it when the group wants a lively central bar that can handle chatter, sport, pool, race-day spillover and staying out later than planned.
Worth knowing
Popcorn is useful when you want a lively city-centre bar with sport, courtyard drinks and group-night tools. It is not subtle, and it does not need to be. Just do not make it carry dinner or romance.
Plan your visit
- Address
- 4 The Exchange, St John Street, Chester CH1 1DA.
- Hours
- Currently listed by the venue as 12:00-02:00 every day.
- Drinks
- Cocktails, beer, wine, drinks on tap and party-bar staples.
- Food
- Food is not the safest reason to choose it. Check the current menu if eating matters.
- Sport
- Multiple TV screens and projectors are part of the offer, with Sky Sports and TNT mentioned by the venue.
- Gold Room
- Private karaoke / party room for groups, with capacity up to 60 currently promoted.
- Dogs
- Dog-friendly is listed, but check direct for busy-time rules and where dogs can sit.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet are listed.
- Price feel
- ££. Normal central cocktail-bar spend, with offers doing some of the work.
How to use it
- Eat somewhere else first if the group is hungry.
- For sport, book ahead when the match matters and ask where the screen view is best.
- For birthdays or karaoke, enquire about the Gold Room rather than assuming walk-up space.
- For a quieter drink, arrive earlier or choose another bar entirely.
What's on and practical notes
Popcorn promotes sport, quiz nights, pool, race-day use, cocktail masterclasses and Gold Room private hire. Check direct for the current weekly listings and 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 Popcorn Chester best for?
Group drinks, live sport, cocktails, courtyard drinks, pool, late nights and private karaoke in the Gold Room.
Where is Popcorn Chester?
It is in The Exchange on St John Street, close to the Roman Amphitheatre and Eastgate side of town.
Does Popcorn Chester show sport?
Yes. The venue promotes multiple TV screens and projectors for live sport.
Does Popcorn Chester serve food?
Food is not the safest reason to choose it. Check the current menu before relying on it.
Is Popcorn Chester accessible?
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet are listed.
Nearby alternatives and add-ons.
Zugers of Chester Zuger's is a city-centre deli and cafe, useful for breakfast, lunch, coffee and a quieter daytime stop when chains feel too easy. 
Pizza Express Pizza Express is the Eastgate Street chain pizza stop, useful for families, children, quick lunches and predictable dinners by the shops. 
Rileys Sports Bar Rileys is the city-centre sports bar for pool, snooker, darts and big-screen sport, useful for groups who want games over pub charm.