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Closed · opens today at 12pm
Rileys Sports Bar in Chester
TTDC verdictTTDC score
9.0/10
Pool, darts, sport, repeat
Strong TTDC score
Public ratings
4.8 Google 2,127 3.9 Tripadvisor Tripadvisor rating 3.9 out of 5 64
Closed · opens today at 12pm ££ Bookable Check dogs Step-free Open late
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TTDC verdictTTDC score
9.0/10
Pool, darts, sport, repeat
Strong TTDC score
Public ratings
4.8 Google 2,127 3.9 Tripadvisor Tripadvisor rating 3.9 out of 5 64

Pub · Sports Complex

Rileys Sports Bar

Little Street John Street ·CH1 1DD ·0.2 miles from The Cross

An activity-first sports bar for pool, snooker, darts and live sport. Useful for groups who need something to do; hopeless if you want pub romance.

Closed · opens today at 12pm Little Street John Street 0.2 miles from The Cross
Best for Your group needs pool and You are planning a work social and birthday
Good to know Sports Complex on Little Street John Street and good for groups
Avoid if you need a traditional Chester pub.
  • Little St John Street
  • Sports bar
  • Pool
  • Snooker
  • Darts
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Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • Your group needs pool, snooker, darts or live sport rather than another vague drink.
  • You are planning a work social, birthday, rainy-day activity or competitive hour before dinner.
  • You want screens, games and food that keeps a group going.
  • You are near the Amphitheatre, Newgate or St John Street and need an indoor fallback.
  • You are happy with membership/admin and booking a table when needed.

Skip it if

  • You want a traditional Chester pub.
  • You want cask ale.
  • You need quiet chat.
  • You dislike activity bars with screens and groups.
  • You want to wander in for one pint with no games, no booking and no faff.

Book tables for pool, darts, snooker and groups. Membership is required on first visit but listed as free; card-only payment is noted by beer listings.

What it's like

Rileys Sports Bar is the Little St John Street venue for pool, snooker, darts, live sport, food, drinks and group activity sessions close to the Amphitheatre and Newgate.

Pool, darts, sport, repeat

Rileys is not a pub with a pool table. It is a sports bar and games venue where the pool, snooker, darts and screens are the reason to go.

That makes it useful for groups who would otherwise stand around asking what everyone fancies. Here, the answer is at least measurable: book a table, play badly, blame the cue.

Worth knowing

Rileys is good because it gives a group an actual activity. It is not where you go for old-Chester charm. The games are the point; the food and drink keep the point going.

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.

9.0 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

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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.

★ Nearby · 3 places on Little Street John Street

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