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Telford's Warehouse in Chester
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8.9/10
Canal pub with a working stage
Solid TTDC score
Public ratings
4.6 Google 2,437 4.2 Tripadvisor Tripadvisor rating 4.2 out of 5 618
Closed · opens today at 12pm ££ Bookable Dogs welcome Kids welcome Check access
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TTDC verdictTTDC score
8.9/10
Canal pub with a working stage
Solid TTDC score
Public ratings
4.6 Google 2,437 4.2 Tripadvisor Tripadvisor rating 4.2 out of 5 618

Pub · Tower Wharf

Telford's Warehouse

Tower Wharf ·CH1 4EZ ·0.4 miles from The Cross
Closed · opens today at 12pm Tower Wharf 0.4 miles from The Cross
Best for you need a canalside table without giving up a serious beer range and A gig
Good to know Restaurant on Tower Wharf and dog-friendly
Avoid if you need guaranteed quiet.
  • Tower Wharf
  • Canalside
  • Pub
  • Restaurant
  • Live music
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Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want a canalside table without giving up a serious beer range.
  • A gig, quiz, comedy night or Sunday session is central to the plan, not background noise.
  • The group needs food, cask, European beer and dog-friendly space in one place.

Avoid if

  • You want guaranteed quiet.
  • You want a polished, quiet restaurant meal regardless of what is on downstairs.
  • You have not checked access and the entrance route matters.

Check the events page first. Inside tables can currently be reserved for up to two and a half hours; book food and groups because the warehouse can still fill.

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What's on at Telford's Warehouse

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In a paragraph

Telford's Warehouse is an independently run free house, restaurant and music venue at Tower Wharf. It opened in 1993 inside the Georgian canal warehouse and still feels like a pub that grew an events programme, not an events space that reluctantly installed beer taps.

What it's like

The main room is large, brick-built and open, with the canal basin outside and a stage that is not there for decoration. At lunchtime it works as a food-and-pint stop; later it can become a gig, open mic, comedy night, quiz or salsa class.

Canal pub with a working stage

The drinks range gives it credibility between events: CAMRA-rated cask, rotating guests, cider, European beers and a proper wine list. Food is broad pub cooking with generous portions. Staff friendliness is a recurring strength, which matters in a room that can be doing several things at once.

Worth knowing

Telford's is not one fixed pub experience. That is its strength, provided you spend thirty seconds checking the calendar. Choose the version you want before sitting down and asking the warehouse to become quieter.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.4 miles from The Cross. There is an onsite customer car park and limited cycle parking. The 24-hour NCP on Canal Street is the stated overflow.

Hours

Monday-Thursday and Sunday 12:00-23:00; Friday-Saturday 12:00-midnight. The venue says hours can move with business and weather.

Food & drink

Pub lunches and dinners: burgers, familiar mains, Sunday food and portions suited to people staying for another drink.

Access

The current public information is not detailed enough to guarantee the entrance route. Contact the venue about wheelchair access and the accessible toilet before relying on it.

8.9 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Monday-Thursday and Sunday 12:00-23:00; Friday-Saturday 12:00-midnight. The venue says hours can move with business and weather.
Address
Tower Wharf, Raymond St, Chester CH1 4EZ
Booking
Booking or reservations are listed.
Pay
cards, contactless
Dogs
Dogs are listed as welcome.
Access
The current public information is not detailed enough to guarantee the entrance route. Contact the venue about wheelchair access and the accessible toilet before relying on it.
Getting there
0.4 miles from The Cross. There is an onsite customer car park and limited cycle parking. The 24-hour NCP on Canal Street is the stated overflow.

Nearby plan

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FAQ

What is Telford's Warehouse best for?

Canalside drinks, food, real ale, live music, Sunday sessions, quizzes and Tower Wharf plans.

Where is Telford's Warehouse?

It is at Tower Wharf on Raymond Street, beside the canal basin on the west side of Chester city centre.

Is Telford's Warehouse dog-friendly?

Yes, it is currently listed as dog-friendly and has outdoor seating.

Does Telford's Warehouse have live music?

Yes. Live music and events are a core part of the venue, so check the current calendar before going.

Is Telford's Warehouse accessible?

Accessible parking and toilets are listed, but the entrance is not listed as wheelchair accessible. Check direct before relying on access.

★ Nearby · 3 places on Tower Wharf

Nearby alternatives and add-ons

Garden Social 2 min walk · Coffee Shop Neighbourhood coffee, wine later Nick's Wok & Fish Bar 3 min walk · Takeout Restaurant Salt-and-pepper boxes, no decoration The Bouverie Bar & Restaurant 3 min walk · Pub Garden Lane pub with food
★ Useful guides · 3 reads

Where this place fits in

Dog-friendly Guide · 5 min The pubs and bars that welcome dogs. Outdoor seating Guide · 4 min Where to sit outside across the city. Live music Guide · 6 min Stages from taprooms to theatres.

Updated 12 July 2026. Menus, tickets, events, access and opening times can move around. Check direct before making a special trip. Spotted something wrong?