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In a paragraph
That Beer Place is a taproom and bottle shop on Foregate Street, about ten minutes' walk from Chester station. It has one of the widest beer and cider selections in the city, but the useful part is having staff who can help you choose from it. You do not need to know much about craft beer before going: tell them what you normally drink, or what you definitely do not like, and they will usually find a sensible place to start.
What it's like
Beer covers plenty of ground, with a changing mix that can include lager, stout, sour beer, pale ale, Belgian styles and cask. The fridges add a much larger choice of cans and bottles, which can be taken away or opened to drink inside. If several draught drinks sound interesting, a flight of three thirds is a useful way to try them without ordering full pints.
Excellent choice and helpful staff
Despite the name, cider and perry are a major part of the business. That Beer Place won CAMRA's National Cider and Perry Pub of the Year in 2024 and has continued to win locally. The range includes drinks from smaller producers that you are unlikely to see in an ordinary city-centre pub.
Worth knowing
The room is functional rather than historic, and the outdoor tables face Foregate Street rather than a garden. Prices can vary considerably because the strength, serving size and origin of the drinks vary. Cans and bottles are priced for takeaway, with corkage added if you drink them inside. Check the measure and full drink-in price when something unfamiliar catches your eye. Food also changes, so plan around the drinks and treat the current kitchen or pop-up as an addition.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.4 miles from The Cross.
Hours
Mon-Wed 12:00-21:00; Thu-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-22:00.
Food & drink
Food changes between kitchens, residencies and pop-ups, and outside food is sometimes allowed. Check the current setup before relying on it for dinner.
Access
CAMRA lists step-free access and an accessible toilet. Check directly if your visit depends on a particular seating area or event space.
9.5 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Mon-Wed 12:00-21:00; Thu-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-22:00.
- Address
- 116 Foregate St, Chester CH1 1HB
- Booking
- No for a normal drink. Check ahead for tastings, events and larger groups.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Dogs are listed as welcome.
- Access
- CAMRA lists step-free access and an accessible toilet. Check directly if your visit depends on a particular seating area or event space.
- Getting there
- 0.4 miles from The Cross.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby food
- Chester Market
- Foregate Street takeaways
- Grosvenor Shopping Centre
- Eastgate Street
Nearby attractions
FAQ
Is That Beer Place dog-friendly?
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Does That Beer Place do food?
The food offer changes between kitchens, residencies and pop-ups, and outside food is sometimes allowed. Check the current setup before relying on it for a meal.
Can you buy cans and bottles to take away?
Yes. Cans and bottles are priced for takeaway. If you open one to drink inside, corkage is added.
Is That Beer Place near Chester station?
Yes. It is on Foregate Street, useful on the walk between Chester station and the city centre.
Is it good for non-beer drinkers?
Better than the name suggests if they like cider, perry or wine. There are also soft drinks and alcohol-free options, but the main draw is still beer and cider.
