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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.

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
26/02/2025
Last surveyed
15/02/2025
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. Operated by Spitting Feathers Brewery, there is a wide list of real ales, ciders and meals.

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 - 6:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Spitting Feathers - Session Beer
Spitting Feathers - Session Beer Session Pale Ale • 3.6% Spotted twice
Spitting Feathers - Session Beer
Spitting Feathers - Session Beer

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Spitting Feathers - Thirstquencher
Spitting Feathers - Thirstquencher Session Blond Ale • 3.9% Spotted 25 times
Spitting Feathers - Thirstquencher
Spitting Feathers - Thirstquencher

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 25 times recently. Last spotted 13 hours ago
Spitting Feathers - Dark Velvet
Spitting Feathers - Dark Velvet Mild • 3.8% Spotted once
Spitting Feathers - Dark Velvet
Spitting Feathers - Dark Velvet

Mild

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 days ago
Marble - Earl Grey IPA
Marble - Earl Grey IPA Flavoured Speciality Beers • 6.8% Spotted once
Marble - Earl Grey IPA
Marble - Earl Grey IPA

Flavoured Speciality Beers

ABV: 6.8%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Marble - Rocket
Marble - Rocket Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 3 times
Marble - Rocket
Marble - Rocket

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Spitting Feathers - Plum and Raisin Porter
Spitting Feathers - Plum and Raisin Porter Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.3% Spotted 3 times
Spitting Feathers - Plum and Raisin Porter
Spitting Feathers - Plum and Raisin Porter

Flavoured Speciality Beers

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Changing

Mostly northern breweries

Changing beers typically include: Castle Rock (varies) , Northern Monk (varies) , Round Corner (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
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Well behaved dogs welcome
Events Events
Occasional Tap Takeovers and a Quiz at 8pm on Wednesdays
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Currently only in bottles
OCR Pub OCR Pub
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1200m)
Chester

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