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Open until 2:30am
The Saddle Inn in Chester

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★ A hotel

The Saddle Inn

Grosvenor Street ·CH1 2DD ·Hotel

A rock-leaning Grosvenor Street pub, hotel and live-music venue with G21 out back. Go for music and character; do not book it for hush.

Open until 2:30am Grosvenor Street 0.2 miles from The Cross
Best for Live music, open mic, and karaoke
Good to know Hotel on Grosvenor Street and open late
Avoid if you need a soft romantic dinner, silence, delicate service, or a hotel stay where nothing happens below your room.
  • Grosvenor Street
  • Live music
  • G21
  • Rock pub
  • Hotel rooms
  • Karaoke
  • Open mic
  • Late opening
  • Game room
  • ££
8.6/10
★ TTDC Score · Reliable
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Google 4.4 1,355 reviews Tripadvisor 4.3 92 reviews
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Go here if...

  • You want live music, open mic, karaoke or a rock-pub atmosphere inside the city walls.
  • You are looking for a central stay with character rather than a quiet beige hotel corridor.
  • You want a pre- or post-gig pub near Grosvenor Street, St Mary's, the museum and the racecourse side of town.
  • You like unpretentious pubs with music posters, jukebox energy and a crowd that is there for the night.
  • You want G21 for gigs, functions, band practice or a louder music plan.

Skip it if...

  • You want silence, soft dining or a romantic whispery bar.
  • You are a light sleeper booking a room above or beside a music pub.
  • You dislike rock pubs, karaoke or live bands.
  • You need food certainty while the kitchen is in flux; check direct first.
  • You are with under-18s late at night.

Check the current kitchen and events before going. For rooms, ask about noise and room position if you are not there for the music.

What it's like

The Saddle Inn is a Grosvenor Street pub, hotel and live-music venue, with G21 inside for gigs, functions and band practice, plus regular open mic, karaoke and weekend music.

The Saddle is not trying to be neutral. It is a music pub and small hotel with a rock lean, G21 tucked inside, regular live bands, open mic, karaoke and rooms with more personality than a chain stay.

That is exactly why it works for the right visitor. It gives Chester a music-pub option inside the walls, close to the museum, racecourse side, Grosvenor Street and the river. The same character becomes the caveat if your group wants calm or a room where nothing happens below.

Worth knowing

The Saddle is useful because it has a point of view: music, rooms, character, late nights. That also means it is not universally useful. If the group wants calm, choose elsewhere. If the group wants a Chester pub with amplifiers, carry on.

Plan your visit

Address
21 Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 2DD.
Hours
Directory hours list late opening, including later Friday and Saturday. Check direct because events and kitchen updates can affect the visit.
Food
Pub food is part of the wider offer, but current kitchen status should be checked before planning a meal.
What to order
Use it for pints, bar drinks, pub food when the kitchen is running, or a drink around live music rather than a delicate dinner.
Music
Open mic Wednesday, karaoke Friday, live music Saturday and Sunday sessions are listed by the venue.
G21
A dedicated room inside the venue for gigs, functions, band practice and larger parties.
Rooms
There are themed rooms above the pub. Ask about noise, stairs and room condition before booking if you are a light sleeper.
Kids
Not a child-focused venue. Treat late evening use as adult.
Access
A wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed, but room access and gig-space details need checking direct.
Parking
No easy on-site parking expectation. Use city-centre car parks and walk in.

How to use it

  • Check the events calendar first. The right night makes the place; the wrong night changes the brief.
  • For a stay, ask about room position and noise before booking.
  • For food, check current kitchen status before making it the meal plan.
  • Use it as part of a live-music night with nearby Grosvenor Street, St Mary's and racecourse-side plans.

What's on and practical notes

Weekly music includes open mic, karaoke, live bands and Sunday sessions, with G21 adding separate gig and function use. Always check the current listing before travelling for a specific night.

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FAQ

Does The Saddle Inn have live music?

Yes. Live music, open mic, karaoke and Sunday sessions are part of the regular offer.

What is G21 at The Saddle Inn?

G21 is the dedicated venue/function room inside The Saddle, used for gigs, band practice and private events.

Can you stay at The Saddle Inn?

Yes. It has themed rooms above the pub.

Is The Saddle Inn quiet?

No, not reliably. It is a live-music pub and hotel, so check events and room position if staying.

Does The Saddle Inn serve food?

Food is part of the offer, but kitchen status can change. Check direct before planning a meal.

★ Nearby · 3 places on Grosvenor Street

Nearby alternatives and add-ons.

Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls 3 min walk · Castle · Grosvenor Street Chester Castle and Agricola Tower sit by Grosvenor Street, useful for a history walk, first-timers and a quieter stop near the river. The Grosvenor Museum 1 min walk · Museum · Grosvenor Museum The Grosvenor Museum is a Grosvenor Street free museum, useful for Roman Chester, rainy days, families and a quiet cultural hour. Golden Eagle Pub 1 min walk · Pub · Castle Street The Golden Eagle is a small Castle Street pub with old-inn bones, polished wood, cask beer, a proper jukebox, and rooms upstairs. It sits just off the obvious drinking lanes, which is the point: close enough for the Castle, courts, museum, racecourse, and Lower Bridge Street, but calmer than the bars that catch every passing group. Good for a proper pint without making a production of it.