In a paragraph
Red Lion is the Northgate Street pub with the Tudor-style frontage, built for sport, value food, breakfast, burgers, grills, quizzes, groups and an easy pint near Chester Town Hall.
What it's like
Red Lion looks like it might be one of Chester's old character pubs, and the black-and-white frontage does have a story behind it. Once you are through the door, the better read is simpler: live sport, pub-company food, drinks offers, breakfasts, quizzes and staff used to busy Northgate traffic.
Central pub, tourist churn included
That makes it more useful than romantic. Pick it for a mixed grill, a fish-finger sandwich, a hockey-team meal, a football screen or a central rendezvous. Do not pick it for hushed heritage charm and then act betrayed by the televisions.
Worth knowing
Red Lion is one of those Chester pubs where the building promises more romance than the room quite delivers. Still, for sport, value food, groups, quizzes and a central Northgate address, it has a job. The trick is not asking it to be a tiny old local as well.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.2 miles from The Cross.
Hours
Currently listed from 11:00 most weekdays, 10:00 Saturday-Sunday, with later finishes Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Food & drink
Breakfast, burgers, grills, pub classics, sharing plates and casual pub food. Steaks, mixed grills and lunch plates are the safer brief than delicate dining.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed; accessible restroom and seating are not. Check direct if access matters.
8.8 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Currently listed from 11:00 most weekdays, 10:00 Saturday-Sunday, with later finishes Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
- Address
- A Mountford Ltd, 59 Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HQ
- Booking
- Booking or reservations are listed.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Dogs are listed as welcome.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed; accessible restroom and seating are not. Check direct if access matters.
- Getting there
- 0.2 miles from The Cross.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby attractions
FAQ
What is Red Lion Chester best for?
Sport, pub food, breakfast, groups, casual drinks and a central Northgate Street meeting point.
Where is Red Lion Chester?
It is on Northgate Street, close to Chester Town Hall, the Cathedral and Storyhouse.
Does Red Lion Chester show sport?
Yes. Live sport is one of the main reasons to use it, but check direct for a specific fixture.
Is Red Lion Chester dog-friendly?
Dog-friendly is listed. Check direct for food-area and busy-time rules.
Is Red Lion Chester accessible?
A wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed, but accessible toilets and seating are not. Check direct before an access-sensitive visit.
