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Closed · opens today at 11am
The Saddle Inn in Chester
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8.7/10
Music pub, themed rooms and late nights
Solid TTDC score
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4.4 Google 1,360 4.3 Tripadvisor Tripadvisor rating 4.3 out of 5 93
Closed · opens today at 11am Step-free Open late
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TTDC verdictTTDC score
8.7/10
Music pub, themed rooms and late nights
Solid TTDC score
Public ratings
4.4 Google 1,360 4.3 Tripadvisor Tripadvisor rating 4.3 out of 5 93

Pub · Hotel

The Saddle Inn

Grosvenor Street ·CH1 2DD ·0.2 miles from The Cross
Closed · opens today at 11am Grosvenor Street 0.2 miles from The Cross
Best for you need open mic and A rock-themed room over a lively pub sounds better than a neutral hotel
Good to know Hotel on Grosvenor Street and open late
Avoid if you need silence, a calm date bar or a conventional hotel.
  • Grosvenor Street
  • Live music
  • G21
  • Rock pub
  • Hotel rooms
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Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want open mic, karaoke, live bands or Sunday acoustic sessions.
  • A rock-themed room over a lively pub sounds better than a neutral hotel.
  • You need a pre- or post-gig pub near the museum and racecourse side of town.

Avoid if

  • You want silence, a calm date bar or a conventional hotel.
  • You are a light sleeper and cannot confirm a suitable room position.
  • You dislike rock pubs, karaoke or live bands.

Check the event and kitchen before going. Book rooms direct and ask about noise, stairs and room position if sleep matters more than the music.

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In a paragraph

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.

What it's like

The bar is covered in guitars, music memorabilia and instruments repurposed as fittings. Monday brings free pool and jukebox, Wednesday open mic, Friday karaoke, Saturday bands and Sunday acoustic sessions; G21 adds separate original and touring gigs.

Music pub, themed rooms and late nights

The rooms follow the same theme and sit in a useful central position for the museum and racecourse side. This remains accommodation above a late music pub, so noise is part of the risk, not a surprising exception.

Worth knowing

The music programme and friendly staff are the reason to come. They are also the reason a room may be noisy and a quiet drink may be impossible. Food information is currently less dependable than the gig schedule, so check it separately.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.2 miles from The Cross. No easy on-site parking expectation. Use city-centre car parks and walk in.

Hours

Current directory hours run late every night, to 02:30 Friday-Saturday. Check direct because gigs and licensing can alter service.

Food & drink

The venue promotes home-cooked food and recent visits mention a current menu, but its homepage also carried a temporary kitchen-closure notice. Ring before building a meal around it. A pint around the music. Add food only after confirming the kitchen and current menu.

Access

A wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed, but room access and gig-space details need checking direct.

8.7 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Current directory hours run late every night, to 02:30 Friday-Saturday. Check direct because gigs and licensing can alter service.
Address
21 Grosvenor St, Chester CH1 2DD
Access
A wheelchair-accessible entrance is listed, but room access and gig-space details need checking direct.
Getting there
0.2 miles from The Cross. No easy on-site parking expectation. Use city-centre car parks and walk in.

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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 Castle stop, access dependent The Grosvenor Museum 1 min walk · Museum Free shelter with Roman weight Golden Eagle Pub 1 min walk · Pub Traditional pub, music and rooms

Updated 13 July 2026. Menus, tickets, events, access and opening times can move around. Check direct before making a special trip. Spotted something wrong?