What it's like
Ring O' Bells is a Christleton village pub near Chester for food, Sunday roasts, garden seating, dogs, family meals, parking and a post-canal-walk stop.
Christleton food pub, planned stop
Ring O' Bells is a smart Christleton pub-restaurant rather than a dusty village local. The appeal is food, garden space, family usefulness, dogs in the right areas and the fact that Christleton feels out of town without becoming an expedition.
It makes most sense when you lean into the setting: canal walk, village lunch, Sunday roast, family meal or an east-side Chester stay. If you are already in the city centre and only want a quick pint, it is the wrong geography.
Worth knowing
Ring O' Bells is popular because it does the family-food-pub job properly. It is not a hidden country escape; it is a polished, busy village pub that rewards booking and realistic expectations.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
2.3 miles from The Cross. Free parking lot and free street parking are listed, but peak times can still get busy.
Hours
Currently listed as closed Monday, 11:30-21:00 Tuesday-Saturday and 11:30-19:00 Sunday.
Food & drink
Pub-restaurant food, Sunday roasts, pizzas, pies, burgers, salads and children's meals.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed. The internal layout can still be busy, so check direct for table placement.
8.8 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Currently listed as closed Monday, 11:30-21:00 Tuesday-Saturday and 11:30-19:00 Sunday.
- Address
- Village Rd, Christleton, Chester CH3 7AS
- Booking
- Booking or reservations are listed.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Dogs are listed as welcome.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed. The internal layout can still be busy, so check direct for table placement.
- Getting there
- 2.3 miles from The Cross. Free parking lot and free street parking are listed, but peak times can still get busy.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby attractions
- Chester Meadows
- Grosvenor Park
- Chester City Walls
- River Dee
FAQ
What is Ring O' Bells best for?
Food, Sunday roasts, family meals, garden seating, dog-friendly pub use and a Christleton stop after a canal walk.
Where is Ring O' Bells?
It is on Village Road in Christleton, east of Chester city centre.
Is Ring O' Bells dog-friendly?
Dog-friendly is listed. Check direct for which areas dogs can use when you are eating.
Does Ring O' Bells have parking?
Free parking lot and free street parking are listed, though busy times can still be tight.
Is Ring O' Bells good with children?
Yes, it is one of the more family-friendly pub options around Chester, especially when the garden is in play.