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Lock Keeper, Chester

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Canal Side, Chester, CH1 3LH (View on Google Map)
(01244) 980773
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Large canalside inn, furnished to a high standard and retaining it's high ceiling from its previous use as a warehouse. Wooden flooring and wood panelling can be found throughout each room making for a nice relaxed atmosphere. There is a large seated drinking area next to the canal and Cow Lane Bridge.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Frog & Nightingale; Fortress & Firkin; Lock Stock & Barrel; Evergreens
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester (B)
Last updated
07/07/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Trust Inns
Pub ID
CLW/650
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing national beers

Changing beers typically include: Adnams - Broadside , Moorhouse's - White Witch , Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
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Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Frodsham St Bus Interchange
Nearby Station (650m)
Chester

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