The Lock Keeper Chester: canalside pub near Frodsham Street

The Lock Keeper

Canal Side ·CH1 3LH ·0.3 miles from The Cross

Closed · opens today at 11am Canal Side 0.3 miles from The Cross

Best for you need a canalside pint and outdoor space close to the city centre and You are with a dog or a group that needs more room than an old city pub

Good to know Pub on Canal Side and dog-friendly

Avoid if Food is the main reason for the visit.

Canalside

Frodsham Street

Outdoor seating

Dog-friendly

Pub food

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

You want a canalside pint and outdoor space close to the city centre.
You are with a dog or a group that needs more room than an old city pub.
You want pizza, sandwiches or straightforward pub food.

Avoid if

Food is the main reason for the visit.
You want quiet, refined dining by the water.
You dislike live sport, music or karaoke-style nights changing the atmosphere.

Book for groups and meals at busy times. Walk-ins work for casual drinks, but outdoor tables and the child policy should be checked directly.

In a paragraph

The Lock Keeper is a large Canal Side pub near Frodsham Street, with a raised waterside deck, pub food, cask ale, dogs, live sport, music and late opening.

What it's like

The Lock Keeper occupies a large, high-ceilinged building beside Cow Lane Bridge. A broad outdoor area and raised deck face the canal, giving groups far more space than most pubs inside the walls.

Canal views and room for groups

The menu covers pizza, sandwiches and pub staples, while cask ale, cocktails, live sport and music widen the use. The canal and outdoor room are more dependable reasons to choose it than a special meal.

Worth knowing

The outdoor space is more consistent than the food. Go for the canal, room and easy group setup; contact the pub first if children are part of the plan.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.3 miles from The Cross.

Hours

Current listed hours are Monday-Thursday 11:00-00:30, Friday-Saturday 11:00-02:00 and Sunday 11:00-00:30. Check direct around events and bank holidays.

Food & drink

Pub food, including pizzas and sandwiches, with takeaway also listed. Use it for a pint, cocktails if that is your table, pizza, sandwiches or simple pub food outside by the canal.

Access

Wheelchair access is listed. Check direct for the best route, terrace access and toilets if those details matter.

8.0 OpenStreetMap

Hours: Current listed hours are Monday-Thursday 11:00-00:30, Friday-Saturday 11:00-02:00 and Sunday 11:00-00:30. Check direct around events and bank holidays.
Address: 1 Canal Side, Cheshire, Chester CH1 3LH
Booking: Booking or reservations are listed.
Pay: cards, contactless
Dogs: Dogs are listed as welcome.
Access: Wheelchair access is listed. Check direct for the best route, terrace access and toilets if those details matter.
Getting there: 0.3 miles from The Cross.

Nearby plan

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Nearby food

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FAQ

Is The Lock Keeper by the canal?

Yes. It sits on Canal Side near Frodsham Street.

Does The Lock Keeper have outdoor seating?

Yes. Outdoor space is one of the main reasons to go.

Is The Lock Keeper dog-friendly?

Yes. It is listed as pet-friendly.

Does The Lock Keeper serve food?

Yes. Expect pub food such as pizzas and sandwiches rather than formal dining.

Is The Lock Keeper good for families?

The published information conflicts. Contact the pub before bringing children.

Google Places photos

The Lock Keeper