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Oakfield, Upton

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Caughall Road, Upton, CH2 1LH (View on Google Map)
(01244) 389710
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Part of the Grade II Oakfield Manor, once home to the zoo's founder George Mottershead and his family, An opulent stylish multi-room pub with plenty of appropriate fauna and flora prints decorating the walls.

The pub is open daily during Zoo hours. On Friday and Sunday, it remains open after the Zoo has closed, when entry/exit is via the Events Entrance in Caughall Road. Patrons already in the Zoo are allowed to stay on the premises, but should note that the Events Entrance car park is on the opposite side of the Zoo to the Main Entrance.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed, home of the founders of Chester Zoo

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester (B)
Last updated
25/05/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
CLW/16955
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
10:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Monday
10:00am - 2:30pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 2:30pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 2:30pm
Thursday
10:00am - 2:30pm
Friday
10:00am - 8:45pm
Saturday
10:00am - 2:30pm
Sunday
10:00am - 7:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Weetwood - Eastgate TasteMatch Prediction

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Weetwood - Eastgate
Weetwood - Eastgate Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 4 times.
Weetwood - Eastgate
Weetwood - Eastgate

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Oakfield, Upton.

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

Changing beers typically include: MBH Beer - Cheshire Pale , Weetwood - Cheshire Cat

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Chester zoo!
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Closest station (2000m)
Bache

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