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Cavern of the Curious Gnome, Chester (Paysan)

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Operator: Independent
61 Bridge Street Row East, Chester, CH1 1NW (View on Google Map)
(01244) 641704
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Located on one of Chester's unique shopping galleries called the Rows, this deceptively spacious venue comes in two very distinct halves. Downstairs is Paysan where the emphasis is on wine, coffee and cheese. Upstairs you'll ascend into the decidedly offbeat Cavern of the Curious Gnome. Here, a colourful large papier-mâché dwarf gazes down on a Belgium beer grotto. Red-and-white spotted toadstool seating immediately catches the eye but there's plenty more quirkiness to be found amongst the decor. On the beer front, besides the welcome four hand pumps serving changing cask ales, Belgian beeroisseurs will be delighted by a diverse selection of lambics, gueuzes, Trappist ales and much more. The Cavern offers CAMRA members a very generous 20% off on cask from Monday to Thursday inclusive. Branch Pub of the Year 2024.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester (B)
Last updated
25/02/2025
Last surveyed
29/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CLW/16957
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Electric Bear - Forgot About Dray
Electric Bear - Forgot About Dray

Session Stout

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago

Changing

Generally from NW and Yorkshire

Changing beers typically include: Ossett - White Rat

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
garden of sorts - bench seating on Chester's historic rows
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Features
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Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20% off Monday to Thursday inclusive
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1100m)
Chester

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