The Church Chester: Newgate Street bar and restaurant

The Church Chester Bar & Restaurant

Newgate Street ·CH1 1DE ·0.1 miles from The Cross

Closed · opens today at 12pm Newgate Street 0.1 miles from The Cross

Best for you need a dramatic big room rather than a quiet little bar and Groups

Good to know Bar on Newgate Street and dog-friendly

Avoid if you need a calm meal with careful pacing.

Newgate Street

Former church

Cocktails

Groups

Race day

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

You want a dramatic big room rather than a quiet little bar.
Groups, birthdays, booths, cocktails or race-day momentum are the plan.
The former church setting, stained glass and mezzanine views matter more than delicate dining.

Avoid if

You want a calm meal with careful pacing.
You are looking for specialist beer.
You need food on a Wednesday or Thursday without checking direct.

Book for food, booths, groups and race days. Current venue guidance says Wednesday and Thursday are bar-only, with food Friday-Sunday, so check direct before promising dinner.

In a paragraph

The Church Chester is the Newgate Street bar, restaurant and late-night venue in a former church, useful for groups, cocktails, booths, DJs, race days and dramatic central plans.

What it's like

The Church is inside the former St Andrew's church on Newgate Street, and the building does most of the talking: high roof, stained glass, organ details, mezzanine seating and a central bar with scale.

Big room, brunch and cocktails

It is more big-room bar than delicate restaurant, especially on Friday, Saturday and race days. Food is part of the offer when the kitchen is running, but the better reason to go is the room, groups, cocktails, booths and late-night energy.

Worth knowing

The Church is mostly about the room. Come for scale, stained glass, cocktails, groups and late energy. Treat the food as session-dependent, and check times before you promise anyone dinner.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.1 miles from The Cross.

Hours

Current summer guidance lists Wednesday-Thursday from 17:00 as bar-only, Friday from 12:00, Saturday from 12:00 and Sunday from 13:00. Bank holiday Sundays can run later.

Food & drink

Food is currently listed Friday-Sunday only, with different finish times by day. Check direct before making dinner the reason to go.

Access

Accessible entrance, seating and toilets are listed.

8.2 OpenStreetMap

Hours: Current summer guidance lists Wednesday-Thursday from 17:00 as bar-only, Friday from 12:00, Saturday from 12:00 and Sunday from 13:00. Bank holiday Sundays can run later.
Address: Newgate St, Chester CH1 1DE
Booking: Booking or reservations are listed.
Pay: cards, contactless
Dogs: Dogs are listed as welcome.
Access: Accessible entrance, seating and toilets are listed.
Getting there: 0.1 miles from The Cross.

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FAQ

What is The Church Chester best for?

Groups, cocktails, booths, race days, DJs, late drinks and a dramatic former-church setting.

Where is The Church Chester?

It is on Newgate Street, close to the Roman Amphitheatre, Roman Gardens and Pepper Street.

Does The Church Chester serve food every day?

Current venue guidance lists Wednesday and Thursday as bar-only, with food Friday-Sunday. Check direct before booking for dinner.

Is The Church Chester good for children?

It is currently listed as not suitable for children.

Is The Church Chester accessible?