What it's like
The Liverpool Arms, often shortened to the LA, is a Northgate Street pub known for drag shows, live music, open mic nights, craft beers, gins and a welcoming city-centre crowd.
The LA is a pub with a clear social role: friendly, LGBTQ+ welcoming, close to the centre of Northgate Street, and often built around what is happening that night rather than a static sit-and-sip plan.
It is best used for drinks, entertainment and a night that can loosen up. Food is not the point. If you need a meal, eat nearby first, then come here for the part of the evening with more personality.
Worth knowing
The Liverpool Arms is a pub to use for people, entertainment and a bit of Chester nightlife with its own identity. It is not where to send someone for dinner, and the night can be very different depending on what is on.
Plan your visit
- Address
- 79 Northgate Street, Chester CH1 2HQ.
- Hours
- Current listed hours are Monday-Wednesday 12:00-23:00, Thursday 12:00-00:00, Friday 12:00-01:00, Saturday 12:00-02:00 and Sunday 12:00-23:00.
- Food
- No proper food offer to build a plan around.
- What to order
- Craft beer, gin, standard bar drinks or coffee if you are there earlier.
- Entertainment
- Drag shows, live music, open mic nights and other events are part of the regular appeal.
- Booking needed?
- Not usually for a casual drink, but check direct for events and busy nights.
- Kids
- Treat it as an adult pub, especially at night.
- Outdoor seating
- No meaningful outdoor seating is listed.
- Access
- Wheelchair access is not clear enough to promise. Check direct before travelling if access is important.
- Price feel
- ££. More pub-night than premium bar.
How to use it
- Check what is on before choosing the night, especially for drag, live music or open mic.
- Eat first if anyone in the group needs proper food.
- Use it as part of a Northgate Street night with Chester Market, Storyhouse or nearby pubs.
- For a quieter drink, go earlier and avoid event peaks.
What's on and practical notes
Entertainment changes the room. Check the venue's current listings before promising a particular act, show or start time.
Quiz Night at the Liverpool Arms
- Date
- Mon 15 Jun
- Time
- 20:00
- Venue
- The Liverpool Arms
Quiz Night at the Liverpool Arms
- Date
- Mon 22 Jun
- Time
- 20:00
- Venue
- The Liverpool Arms
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby food
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FAQ
Is The Liverpool Arms LGBTQ+ friendly?
Yes. It is known as an LGBTQ+ friendly Chester pub.
Does The Liverpool Arms have drag shows?
Yes. Drag shows are part of its entertainment offer, alongside live music and open mic nights.
Does The Liverpool Arms serve food?
No proper food offer is listed, so eat elsewhere first.
Is The Liverpool Arms open late?
Yes on some nights, especially Friday and Saturday. Check current hours before travelling.
Is The Liverpool Arms good for a quiet drink?
Sometimes earlier on, but entertainment nights are not quiet by design.
Nearby alternatives and add-ons.
Chip'd Chip'd Chester is a Dutch-style chip shop on Northgate Street, useful for hot cones, loaded fries, kids' boxes and a quick stop near Storyhouse and the Town Hall. 
Blue Bell The Blue Bell is a Northgate Street old pub building, useful for a quiet pint, low-key drink and a historic stop rather than polished dining. 
Chester Town Hall Chester Town Hall is the Northgate Street civic landmark, useful for first-timer photos, events and orienting yourself near Storyhouse.