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Opens at 1:00pm
2 Duke St, Chester, CH1 1RP (View on Google Map)
(01244) 344460
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This attractive red brick one-room pub was bought by Joules brewery in 2012. It has subsequently undergone a stylish refurbishment with oak floors and wood panelling throughout. Notable features are the etched mirrors and stained glass windows depicting other hostelries in the Joules estate. A large upstairs function room ("The Slaughtered Lamb") has received an equally lavish makeover while at the front is a small terraced veranda ideal for late afternoon sunshine. Pies are always available and a traditional roast on Sunday. The pub hosts a popular quiz on Thursday, live Irish music on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month and an open mic night on the first Wednesday of the month.

Historic Interest

Built as a pub in 1894.

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
08/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Joule's
Pub ID
CLW/630
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
No Service
Friday
No Service
Saturday
No Service
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Joule's - Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Pale Ale
Joule's - Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted 20 times
Joule's - Pale Ale
Joule's - Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 20 times. at Cross Keys, Chester.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joule's - Slumbering Monk TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Slumbering Monk
Joule's - Slumbering Monk Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 14 times
Joule's - Slumbering Monk
Joule's - Slumbering Monk

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 14 times. at Cross Keys, Chester.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joule's - Pure Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Pure Blonde
Joule's - Pure Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted 3 times
Joule's - Pure Blonde
Joule's - Pure Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Cross Keys, Chester.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joule's - Shropshire Hop TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Shropshire Hop
Joule's - Shropshire Hop Session Golden Ale • 4.3% Spotted 3 times
Joule's - Shropshire Hop
Joule's - Shropshire Hop

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Cross Keys, Chester.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joule's - Calcutta 1757 TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Calcutta 1757
Joule's - Calcutta 1757 Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice
Joule's - Calcutta 1757
Joule's - Calcutta 1757

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Cross Keys, Chester.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Joule's (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Sunday roasts only. Pies always available
Live Music Live Music
Irish traditional - 2nd/4th Wed each month, monthly Open Mic night in 1st Weds
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Except food times Sunday 12-6
Events Events
Weekly quiz at 8pm on Thursdays
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1250m)
Chester

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