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Bear & Billet, Chester

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Operator: Market Town Taverns
94 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RU (View on Google Map)
(01244) 311886
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Sadly the Bear & Billet is currently in serious decline and neglect. The lease holders, having been unable to sell the leasehold, are presumably now waiting for the leasehold agreement to expire. Food, cask ale and TV sport have all gone and opening hours drastically reduced.

This is such a shame as it is an historic Grade I listed, 17th century, timber-framed building with wonderful facade situated close to the river Dee. Comprising three floors, ground level features a front bar and wood fire with more table seating to the rear. Upstairs is a quieter seating while the floor above serves primarily as a function room. Small outside area to the rear primarily for smokers.

A turnaround in ownership and fortune cannot come soon enough.

Historic Interest

Building dates from 1664

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
17/02/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
CLW/639
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 10:30pm
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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Folk Music upstairs on a Sunday night
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
rear patio
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1250m)
Chester

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