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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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  • Outstanding pub conversion

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.

Of benefit to regular visitors, a discount loyalty scheme operates. Ask at bar for details.

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
Last surveyed
15/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Spitting Feathers
Pub ID
CLW/5020
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

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.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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 7 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Spitting Feathers - Thirstquencher TasteMatch Prediction

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Spitting Feathers - Thirstquencher
Spitting Feathers - Thirstquencher Session Blond Ale • 3.9% Spotted 67 times
Spitting Feathers - Thirstquencher
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Spitting Feathers - Thirstquencher

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 67 times. at Brewery Tap, Chester.

ABV 3.9%
Cask
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Spitting Feathers - Dark Velvet TasteMatch Prediction

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Spitting Feathers - Dark Velvet
Spitting Feathers - Dark Velvet Mild • 3.8% Spotted 22 times
Spitting Feathers - Dark Velvet
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Spitting Feathers - Dark Velvet

Spotted 22 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Brewery Tap, Chester.

ABV 3.8%
Style Mild
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 7 times
Spitting Feathers - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Spitting Feathers - Best Bitter

Spotted 7 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Brewery Tap, Chester.

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

Thornbridge - Present TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Present
Thornbridge - Present Mild • 3.8% Spotted 4 times
Thornbridge - Present
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Thornbridge - Present

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

ABV 3.8%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Facer's - Abbey Red TasteMatch Prediction

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Facer's - Abbey Red
Facer's - Abbey Red Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 6 times
Facer's - Abbey Red
Facer's - Abbey Red

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Brewery Tap, Chester.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Marble - Manchester Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Marble - Manchester Bitter
Marble - Manchester Bitter Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 4 times
Marble - Manchester Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Marble - Manchester Bitter

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Brewery Tap, Chester.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No
Changing

Mostly northern breweries

Changing beers typically include: Salopian (varies) , Spitting Feathers (varies) , Thornbridge (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
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
No step free access or accessible toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Well behaved dogs welcome
Events Events
Sponsored beer events
Games Games
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Newspapers Newspapers
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Currently only in bottles
OCR Pub OCR Pub
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1200m)
Chester

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