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Chester Station Tap, Chester

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City Road, Chester, CH1 3NS (View on Google Map)
(01244) 332052
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  • Outstanding pub conversion

Set in the impressive Victorian facade of Chester Station with access to the concourse. Sister to the Brewery Tap in the city centre and serving four Spitting Feathers beers plus four more changing guests from various independent breweries.

A cask ale loyalty card for a free pint every five can be picked up at the bar.

Seating consists of cosy cubicles and central stools. The attractive arched windows echo those of the 19C Town Crier opposite and there is pleasing woodwork with Arts & Crafts inlay complemented by the florally-moulded ceiling and chandeliers.

Historic Interest

Beautifully restored area in the grade II listed station building with large original fireplace and ceiling.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
Last surveyed
20/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
CLW/17023
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

Local brewery Spitting Feathers converted the long-disused first-class waiting room in 2025, thus bringing a magnificent room back to life. In doing so, they revealed features that had been boarded up since the 1980s such as the large original fireplace and an ornate ceiling. It is adjacent to Chester's station concourse and in a beautifully restored wing of the Grade II listed station building. The pub has an attractive and distinctive interior that pays tribute to the original use of the building and has treated its old features respectfully. An ideal place to wait for a train.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Monday
7:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
7:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
7:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 8 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Spitting Feathers - Brainstorm TasteMatch Prediction

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Spitting Feathers - Brainstorm
Spitting Feathers - Brainstorm Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 26 times
Spitting Feathers - Brainstorm
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Spitting Feathers - Brainstorm

Spotted 26 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Chester Station Tap, Chester.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Spitting Feathers - Old Wavertonian TasteMatch Prediction

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Spitting Feathers - Old Wavertonian
Spitting Feathers - Old Wavertonian Session Stout • 4.4% Spotted 11 times
Spitting Feathers - Old Wavertonian
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Spitting Feathers - Old Wavertonian

Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Chester Station Tap, Chester.

ABV 4.4%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Spitting Feathers - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Spitting Feathers - Best Bitter
Spitting Feathers - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 15 times
Spitting Feathers - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Spitting Feathers - Best Bitter

Spotted 15 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Chester Station Tap, Chester.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Dark Revolution - New Tricks TasteMatch Prediction

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Dark Revolution - New Tricks
Dark Revolution - New Tricks Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 4 times
Dark Revolution - New Tricks
Dark Revolution - New Tricks

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Chester Station Tap, Chester.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Nightjar - To The Winchester TasteMatch Prediction

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Winchester
Nightjar - To The Winchester Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 4 times
Winchester
Nightjar - To The Winchester

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Chester Station Tap, Chester.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Three Legs - Pale #3 TasteMatch Prediction

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Three Legs - Pale #3
Three Legs - Pale #3 Session Pale Ale • 3.7% Spotted once
Three Legs - Pale #3
Three Legs - Pale #3

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Chester Station Tap, Chester.

ABV 3.7%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Spitting Feathers (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
There is step free access. There is an accessible toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Newspapers Newspapers
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
OCR Pub OCR Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Adjacent station
Chester

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