In a paragraph
Prohibition is a small cocktail bar above Parmar at 66 Watergate Street. The entrance is easy to miss, the room is very dark and the drinks are served with more care than a normal round at the bar. It works best for two people or a small group who are happy to stay for one or two cocktails rather than move through quickly.
What it's like
Go up the white steps at number 66 and look for the closed door above Parmar; if you are unsure, ask downstairs. Inside, expect antique furniture, books, red velvet, close tables and a jazz-and-blues soundtrack. A pianist appears on some nights, but check before visiting if live music is important.
Good cocktails in a very small room
The cocktails and service are the reason to go. Reviews repeatedly mention staff explaining the menu and recommending drinks, along with the cosy atmosphere. Prices are higher than an ordinary pub and service can be slow when the room is full, so this is a poor choice for anyone trying to order a fast round.
Worth knowing
The hidden entrance and tiny, dark room are not minor details; they decide whether this visit works. Most reviews are very positive, but the complaints that do recur concern the price, slow service when the room is busy and the difficulty of finding the door. Go when you have time for one carefully made drink. Use another Watergate Street bar when the group wants speed, space or an easy meeting point.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.1 miles from The Cross.
Hours
Google currently lists evening opening from 17:00 most days, earlier on Saturday, with later closing Thursday to Saturday. Check on the day because Prohibition does not publish clear separate hours on its own page.
Food & drink
Classic cocktails, house drinks, whisky and bourbon, plus beer and wine.
Access
The bar is upstairs and Google lists no wheelchair-accessible entrance. Choose another venue if step-free access is required.
9.4 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Google currently lists evening opening from 17:00 most days, earlier on Saturday, with later closing Thursday to Saturday. Check on the day because Prohibition does not publish clear separate hours on its own page.
- Address
- 66 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LA
- Booking
- Mainly walk-in. Parmar says it keeps a small number of reservations; contact the venue for larger groups or a guaranteed table.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Dogs are not listed as welcome.
- Access
- The bar is upstairs and Google lists no wheelchair-accessible entrance. Choose another venue if step-free access is required.
- Getting there
- 0.1 miles from The Cross.
Nearby plan
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FAQ
Where is Prohibition Chester?
It is above Parmar at 66 Watergate Street.
How do you find Prohibition Chester?
Go to 66 Watergate Street, use the white steps and look for the closed door above Parmar. Ask downstairs if you are unsure.
What is Prohibition Chester best for?
Cocktails for two people or a small group who want a dark, intimate room and are not in a rush.
Does Prohibition serve food?
Do not rely on it for dinner. Parmar has sharing boards, but a separate current Prohibition food menu is not published clearly.
Can groups book Prohibition?
It is mainly walk-in, with a small number of reservations handled through Parmar. Contact the venue if a table matters.
