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Brewery Tap, Chester

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52-54 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RU (View on Google Map)
(01244) 340999
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A former Jacobean banqueting hall, owners Spitting Feathers Brewery won a CAMRA English Heritage Conservation and Conversion to Pub Use award in 2009. Charles I stayed in the Grade II listed building in 1645 and, behind a perspex panel, part of the original wall can still be seen. Reached by fifteen steps from the street, this city centre pub's stone floors, high ceilings and tapestries create a terrific ambience. A comprehensive, changing list of real ales from micros, many regional, complements the house beers from their own brewery in nearby Waverton plus an eclectic selection of bottled and canned beers including bottled real ciders. The food is inventive and freshly prepared.

Historic Interest

Charles I stayed in the Grade II listed building in 1645.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester (B)
Last updated
26/02/2025
Last surveyed
15/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Spitting Feathers
Pub ID
CLW/5020
Asset of Community Value

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A stunning former Jacobean timber-framed banqueting hall, in part of a Grade II*-listed building. Stone floors, high ceilings and tapestries create a terrific ambience. Excellent use of appropriate fixtures, furniture and wall decorations. Operated by Spitting Feathers Brewery, there is a wide list of real ales, ciders and meals.

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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Spitting Feathers - Session Beer
Spitting Feathers - Session Beer

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice

Spitting Feathers - Thirstquencher
Spitting Feathers - Thirstquencher

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 23 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago

Big Hand - Super Tidy
Big Hand - Super Tidy

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago

Heritage - Massey's Golden Bitter
Heritage - Massey's Golden Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago

Spitting Feathers - Plum and Raisin Porter
Spitting Feathers - Plum and Raisin Porter

Flavoured Speciality Beers

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Changing

Mostly northern breweries

Changing beers typically include: Castle Rock (varies) , Northern Monk (varies) , Round Corner (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild , Porter , Stout At least 1 style usually available

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Well behaved dogs welcome
Events Events
Occasional Tap Takeovers and a Quiz at 8pm on Wednesdays
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Currently only in bottles
OCR Pub OCR Pub
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1200m)
Chester

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