The Old Dukes Chester: sports bar by the Cathedral

The Old Dukes

Bell Tower Walk ·CH1 2DY ·0.1 miles from The Cross

Closed · opens today at 12pm Bell Tower Walk 0.1 miles from The Cross

Best for you need live sport close to Chester Cathedral and Your group wants shuffleboard and pool

Good to know Sports Bar on Bell Tower Walk and good for groups

Avoid if you need a quiet pint in an old Chester pub.

Bell Tower Walk

Sports bar

Near Cathedral

Shuffleboard

Pool

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

You want live sport close to Chester Cathedral, Northgate Street and the city walls.
Your group wants shuffleboard, pool, drinks and a bit of movement rather than two hours sat still.
You need a casual bar-food option around a match.

Avoid if

You want a quiet pint in an old Chester pub.
You are out at lunchtime Monday-Friday; it usually opens later on weekdays.
You want destination food rather than burgers, snacks and sports-bar eating.

Book for big fixtures, groups and food. For major matches, arrive early rather than assuming the best screen spots will wait for you.

In a paragraph

The Old Dukes is a relaxed sports bar on Bell Tower Walk, serving snacks, burgers and steaks with live sport, shuffleboard, pool tables and a small outdoor area.

What it's like

The Old Dukes is not the old-school pub its name might suggest. It is a sports bar tucked behind the Cathedral, close to the walls, with screens, games, bar food and a group-friendly setup.

Cathedral-side sport and games

That makes it useful in a very specific way. If the group wants football, rugby, pool or shuffleboard near Northgate, it fits. If someone asks for a quiet heritage pub with a hand-pulled pint and no televisions, send them somewhere else before resentment sets in.

Worth knowing

The Old Dukes is best judged as a sports bar, because that is what it is. Screens, games, burgers and groups make sense here. Quiet-pint expectations do not.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.1 miles from The Cross.

Hours

Current listed hours are Monday-Friday 16:00-23:00 and Saturday-Sunday 12:00-23:00. Check direct for late changes around sport.

Food & drink

Sports-bar food: snacks, burgers and steaks are the core offer. Use it for drinks, dirty fries, burgers, steaks or snacks around a match or games session.

Access

Access detail is not strong enough to promise beyond nearby parking limitations. Check direct before travelling if access matters.

8.2 OpenStreetMap

Hours: Current listed hours are Monday-Friday 16:00-23:00 and Saturday-Sunday 12:00-23:00. Check direct for late changes around sport.
Address: Bell Tower Walk, Chester CH1 2DY
Booking: Booking or reservations are listed.
Pay: cards, contactless
Access: Access detail is not strong enough to promise beyond nearby parking limitations. Check direct before travelling if access matters.
Getting there: 0.1 miles from The Cross.

Nearby plan

Nearby pubs and bars

Nearby food

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FAQ

Where is The Old Dukes?

It is on Bell Tower Walk, tucked behind Chester Cathedral near Northgate Street and the city walls.

Does The Old Dukes show sport?

Yes. Live sport is a core reason to go.

Does The Old Dukes have games?

Yes. Shuffleboard and pool tables are part of the offer.

Does The Old Dukes serve food?

Yes. Expect sports-bar food such as snacks, burgers and steaks.

Is The Old Dukes open at lunchtime?

Usually only at weekends. Weekday opening is listed from 16:00, so check before going early.

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The Old Dukes