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Cavern of the Curious Gnome, Chester (Paysan)

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Cask Ale
Opens Mon at Noon
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Independent
61 Bridge Street Row East, Chester, CH1 1NW (View on Google Map)
(01244) 641704
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Located on one of Chester's unique shopping galleries called the Rows, this deceptively spacious venue comes in two very distinct halves. Downstairs is Paysan where the emphasis is on wine, coffee and cheese. Upstairs you'll ascend into the decidedly offbeat Cavern of the Curious Gnome. Here, a colourful large papier-mâché dwarf gazes down on a Belgium beer grotto. Red-and-white spotted toadstool seating immediately catches the eye but there's plenty more quirkiness to be found amongst the decor. On the beer front, besides the welcome five hand pumps serving changing cask ales, Belgian beeroisseurs will be delighted by a diverse selection of lambics, gueuzes, Trappist ales and much more. The Cavern offers CAMRA members a very generous 20% off on cask from Monday to Thursday inclusive. Branch Pub of the Year 2024. Please note that due to lease conditions on the Rows, dogs are strictly not allowed.

The Gnome and Away wine and beer shop is next door!

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
16/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CLW/16957
Asset of Community Value
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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 - 9:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Five Points - Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Five Points Best
Five Points - Best Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted 4 times
Five Points Best
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Five Points - Best

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Cavern of the Curious Gnome, Chester.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Brew York - Black Bess TasteMatch Prediction

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Brew York - Black Bess
Brew York - Black Bess Session Stout • 4.8% Spotted twice
Brew York - Black Bess
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Brew York - Black Bess

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Cavern of the Curious Gnome, Chester.

ABV 4.8%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Only With Love - Yacht Rock TasteMatch Prediction

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Only With Love - Yacht Rock
Only With Love - Yacht Rock Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice
Only With Love - Yacht Rock
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Only With Love - Yacht Rock

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Cavern of the Curious Gnome, Chester.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Generally from NW and Yorkshire

Changing beers typically include: Ossett - White Rat

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
garden of sorts - bench seating on Chester's historic rows
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
No step free access or accessible toilet.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20% off Monday to Thursday inclusive
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1100m)
Chester

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