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Open until 12:30am
The Leopard in Chester

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★ A pub

The Leopard

Foregate Street ·CH1 1HE ·Pub

A big Foregate Street sports pub for screens, cheaper drinks, darts, pool and a roof terrace. Useful for lively groups; wrong for food, children or a quiet pint.

Open until 12:30am Foregate Street 0.3 miles from The Cross
Best for Watching the match without having to crane your neck or squint at a tiny screen
Good to know Pub on Foregate Street and good for groups
Avoid if you need a quiet, intimate catch-up by a roaring fire.
  • Foregate Street
  • Sports pub
  • Roof terrace
  • Darts
  • Pool
  • Late opening
  • Groups
  • Adults only
  • Budget-friendly
  • £
8.4/10
★ TTDC Score · Solid
Public ratings, TTDC-weighted
Google 4.3 287 reviews Tripadvisor 3.6 22 reviews

Go here if...

  • You want live sport on multiple screens and a room that is happy being busy.
  • You are meeting a group for affordable pints, darts, pool or a match.
  • You want an outdoor roof terrace without leaving the city centre.
  • You are on Foregate Street and need somewhere easy, direct and grown-up.
  • You want a pub that knows it is about sport and drinks rather than pretending to be a restaurant.

Skip it if...

  • You want food.
  • You are out with under-18s.
  • You want craft-beer detail, cask-ale calm or old-pub character.
  • You need a quiet conversation during a major fixture.
  • You dislike large modern sports pubs.

Do not plan food here. For big fixtures and groups, arrive early rather than assuming the best spots will still be free.

What it's like

The Leopard is an Amber Taverns sports pub on Foregate Street, spread over two floors with live sport, drinks deals, darts, pool and a roof terrace.

The Leopard is not subtle Chester. It is a modern sports pub built for screens, groups, drinks prices and a terrace. That is the point. If you are trying to watch a match with a group and do not need food, it is useful.

It is less useful for visitors chasing Chester pub history or a quiet pint. The room is clean, direct and social, but the main event is sport and drinking rather than old timber, local beer chat or a kitchen.

Worth knowing

The Leopard is good at a very specific job: sport, groups, value drinks and a terrace. It is not a food pub and it is not trying to be one of Chester's old character pubs. Judge it on the right brief and it makes more sense.

Plan your visit

Address
91-95 Foregate Street, Chester CH1 1HE.
Hours
Listed opening is Monday-Thursday 11:00-23:00, Friday-Saturday 11:00-00:30 and Sunday 11:00-23:00.
Food
Do not use it as a food stop. Plan food before or after.
What to order
Pints, bottles, standard pub drinks and whatever deals are running. This is not the place for a delicate tasting flight.
Sport
Live sport is a core part of the offer, with plenty of screens.
Games
Darts and pool are part of the draw.
Outdoor seating
There is a roof terrace, which is the main outdoor angle rather than a pavement beer garden.
Kids
Treat it as adults only.
Access
A wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom are listed. Check direct if you need the terrace or a specific route.
Price feel
£. It is built around value and volume more than rarity.

How to use it

  • For major sport, go early and claim a table before the room fills.
  • Use the roof terrace when weather is doing you a favour, but do not build the whole night around guaranteed outdoor space.
  • Eat elsewhere first, then come here for the match.
  • If you want cask, old-pub character or a calmer pint, look nearby instead.

What's on and practical notes

Big fixtures will change the feel. Check the pub's social channels for sport, events and any changes to opening.

No checked TTDC event listings for this place right now. Check its own listings before building a visit around an event.

Nearby plan

FAQ

Does The Leopard Chester show live sport?

Yes. Live sport is one of the main reasons to go.

Does The Leopard Chester serve food?

No clear food offer is listed, so do not plan it as a meal stop.

Does The Leopard have outdoor seating?

Yes. It has a roof terrace.

Is The Leopard suitable for kids?

No. Treat it as adults only.

Is The Leopard good for a quiet pint?

Usually no. It is a lively sports pub, especially around fixtures.