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Old Harkers Arms, Chester (Harkers)

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Operator: Brunning & Price (Restaurant Group)
1 Russell Street, Chester, CH3 5AL (View on Google Map)
(01244) 344525
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Upmarket pub converted from the ground floor of former Victorian canalside warehouse. Timber flooring, traditional wooden furniture and cast iron pillars provide an insight to its former use. Blackboards list the real ales with tasting notes, usually nine are available with a selection of bitters, stouts, milds or porters. Many are from local breweries. Ciders and Perrys listed separately and served from the cellar and was branch cider pub of the year 2018. Brunch served from 10.30 am, daily menu from midday. Booking is advised for the busy weekend period. Children are not allowed at any time.

Hosts meet the brewery nights and occasional tap takeovers.

Outside seating with views of the canal.

Early opening time may be flexible but alcohol is not served early doors.

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
19/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Restaurant Group
Pub ID
CLW/646
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
10:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
10:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 9:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers (Five guest beers) and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Weetwood - Cheshire Cat
Weetwood - Cheshire Cat Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted 9 times
Weetwood - Cheshire Cat
Weetwood - Cheshire Cat

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 9 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago
Weetwood - Eastgate
Weetwood - Eastgate Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 16 times
Weetwood - Eastgate
Weetwood - Eastgate

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 16 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago
Phoenix - Boss Man's Brew
Phoenix - Boss Man's Brew Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 11 times
Phoenix - Boss Man's Brew
Phoenix - Boss Man's Brew

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago
Facer's - Plum Porter
Facer's - Plum Porter Session Porter • 4.9% Spotted 7 times
Facer's - Plum Porter
Facer's - Plum Porter

Session Porter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 7 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago
Acorn - Barnsley Gold
Acorn - Barnsley Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.3% Spotted once
Acorn - Barnsley Gold
Acorn - Barnsley Gold

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago
Wye Valley - HPA
Wye Valley - HPA Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted once
Wye Valley - HPA
Wye Valley - HPA

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago
Salopian - Dark Shadow
Salopian - Dark Shadow Session Stout • 4.4% Spotted once
Salopian - Dark Shadow
Salopian - Dark Shadow

Session Stout

ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 days ago

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
brunch 10.30am-noon
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Canalside tables
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Front door ramp and disabled toilet
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
AccessAble
AccessAble
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
both Cider and Perry always available
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Arriva: 1, 3, 4; Stagecoach: 41
Nearby Station (300m)
Chester
Directions
Down steps off City Road to Canal towpath

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