In a paragraph
Rileys Sports Bar is Chester’s Little St John Street games venue for English and American pool, basement snooker, darts, live sport, food and group sessions.
What it's like
Rileys is not a pub with one tired pool table. English and American pool fill the main floor, snooker sits downstairs, darts add a quicker group option and screens cover the sport around them.
Best games-and-screens setup
It works particularly well for work socials and groups because the staff are used to getting people onto the right game and keeping the session moving. Food is supporting fuel, not the headline.
Worth knowing
Rileys is a games venue, not Chester pub heritage. Drinks can feel expensive and the lower snooker level needs an access check, but the range and quality of games make it the practical first choice for an activity-led group.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.2 miles from The Cross.
Hours
Currently listed as 12:00-23:00 Sunday-Thursday and 12:00-midnight Friday-Saturday.
Food & drink
Food is served all day, with pizzas, wraps, wings, fries, bites and vegetarian / vegan-labelled options on the main menu.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and toilet are listed. Check direct for access to specific tables or lower-level snooker areas.
8.9 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Currently listed as 12:00-23:00 Sunday-Thursday and 12:00-midnight Friday-Saturday.
- Address
- Little St John St, Chester CH1 1DD
- Booking
- Book ahead for groups, match days and specific games. It is an activity venue, so table availability matters.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Do not assume dogs are allowed beyond assistance dogs.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and toilet are listed. Check direct for access to specific tables or lower-level snooker areas.
- Getting there
- 0.2 miles from The Cross.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby food
Nearby attractions
FAQ
What is Rileys Chester best for?
Pool, snooker, darts, live sport, work socials, birthdays and rainy-day group plans.
Do you need to book Rileys Chester?
Booking is sensible for groups, match days and specific game tables.
Does Rileys Chester serve food?
Yes. Food is served all day, mainly sports-bar fuel such as pizzas, wraps, wings, fries and bites.
Do you need membership for Rileys Chester?
Membership is required on first visit and is listed as free. Allow a little time for setup.
Does Rileys Chester have cask ale?
No. Cask ale is not listed as available.
