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Closed · opens today at 2pm
Red Door in Chester
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7.5/10
St John Street cocktails with volume
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Closed · opens today at 2pm £££ Bookable No dogs Check access Open late

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TTDC verdictTTDC score
7.5/10
St John Street cocktails with volume
Public-rating blend

Bar · Cocktail

Red Door

St John Street ·CH1 1DA ·0.1 miles from The Cross
Closed · opens today at 2pm St John Street 0.1 miles from The Cross
Best for you need a party-bar finish near Eastgate, St John Street and the Amphitheatre side of town. and Booths
Good to know Cocktail Bar on St John Street and good for groups
Avoid if you need a quiet cocktail lesson at the bar.
  • St John Street
  • Cocktail bar
  • Late-night
  • DJs
  • Live music

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want a party-bar finish near Eastgate, St John Street and the Amphitheatre side of town.
  • Booths, DJs, live music, cocktails and late closing are the point.
  • You are planning birthdays, work nights, hen-adjacent drinks or a louder group evening.

Avoid if

  • You want a quiet cocktail lesson at the bar.
  • You dislike late-night queues, door decisions, DJs or loud groups.
  • You need step-free access.

Book for groups, booths, masterclasses, bottomless drinks and party packages. Eat elsewhere first and check current opening before a late plan.

In a paragraph

Red Door is a late-night St John Street cocktail bar for DJs, live music, booths, classic cocktails, masterclasses, bottomless drinks, party bookings and group nights out.

What it's like

Red Door is firmly in party-bar territory. It does classic tunes, cocktails, booths, DJs, live music slots, masterclasses and the sort of late-night Chester energy that either saves the night or makes you leave immediately.

St John Street cocktails with volume

That clarity is useful. Do not go looking for hushed cocktail craft. Go when the group wants volume, a booth, a class, bottomless drinks or somewhere central that can take a celebratory mood.

Worth knowing

Red Door is useful when the brief is late-night cocktails with volume. It is not a delicate bar, a food venue or an access-safe bet. In the right mood it works; in the wrong one it will annoy you efficiently.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.1 miles from The Cross.

Hours

Current Chester site lists Tuesday closed, Monday / Wednesday 16:30-02:00, Thursday 16:30-03:00, Friday-Saturday 15:00-03:00 and Sunday 15:00-03:00, with races and bank holidays later.

Food & drink

Cocktails, Red Door creations, classics, off-menu drinks, beer and wine.

Access

Wheelchair-accessible entrance is not listed.

7.5 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Current Chester site lists Tuesday closed, Monday / Wednesday 16:30-02:00, Thursday 16:30-03:00, Friday-Saturday 15:00-03:00 and Sunday 15:00-03:00, with races and bank holidays later.
Address
4 St John St, Chester CH1 1DA
Booking
Booking or reservations are listed.
Pay
cards, contactless
Dogs
Dogs are not listed as welcome.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance is not listed.
Getting there
0.1 miles from The Cross.

Nearby plan

FAQ

What is Red Door Chester best for?

Late-night cocktails, booths, DJs, live music, masterclasses, bottomless drinks and group nights out.

Where is Red Door Chester?

It is at 4 St John Street, close to Eastgate, the Amphitheatre and The Exchange.

Does Red Door Chester serve food?

Do not rely on it for food. Eat elsewhere first.

Does Red Door Chester do cocktail masterclasses?

Yes. Classic and sparkling cocktail masterclasses are promoted.

Is Red Door Chester accessible?

Wheelchair-accessible entrance is not listed. Check direct before planning an access-sensitive visit.

Updated 7 June 2026. Menus, tickets, events, access and opening times can move around. Check direct before making a special trip. Spotted something wrong?