In a paragraph
The Cellar is the independent City Road beer bar near Chester Station, useful for cask, craft keg, cider, sport, bar food, late drinks and private-room plans.
What it's like
The Cellar sits on City Road, close enough to the station to be useful but good enough not to feel like a compromise forced by train times.
City Road beer, late edge
The pull is beer and cider: handpumps, craft keg, bottles, cans and enough choice to make a quick pint become a second one. Food exists in bar-food territory rather than restaurant territory, and sport can change the whole mood of the room.
Worth knowing
The Cellar is a good beer bar with station-side practicality. It is not subtle, hushed or especially restaurant-like. That is fine. Beer, cider, sport and City Road usefulness are the job.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.4 miles from The Cross.
Hours
Currently listed as opening from 16:00 Monday-Thursday, from midday Friday-Sunday, with late closes every night. Check direct around bank holidays and big sport.
Food & drink
Expect substantial bar food rather than restaurant dining: pies, pizzas, boards, poutine and similar are the right kind of expectation.
Access
A wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed, but accessible parking is not. Check direct for the downstairs room if access matters.
9.0 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Currently listed as opening from 16:00 Monday-Thursday, from midday Friday-Sunday, with late closes every night. Check direct around bank holidays and big sport.
- Address
- 19-21 City Rd, Chester CH1 3AE
- Booking
- Reservations are not listed.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Dogs are listed as welcome.
- Access
- A wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed, but accessible parking is not. Check direct for the downstairs room if access matters.
- Getting there
- 0.4 miles from The Cross.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby food
Nearby attractions
FAQ
What is The Cellar Chester best for?
Cask ale, craft keg, cider, sport, station-side drinks, bar food and late-ish City Road stops.
Where is The Cellar Chester?
It is on City Road, a short walk from Chester Station.
Does The Cellar Chester serve food?
Yes, but think bar food such as pies, pizzas, boards and similar rather than a full restaurant meal.
Is The Cellar Chester dog-friendly?
Yes, it is currently listed as dog-friendly.
Can you book The Cellar Chester?
Normal visits are walk-in territory, but the downstairs cellar room can be arranged for private groups.
