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Henry Potts, Chester

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Operator: Independent
85 Watergate Street, Chester, CH1 2LF (View on Google Map)
(01244) 820559
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

Previous history as various restaurants and bars, most recently the Big Hand Alehouse. It is now in the hands of Jerry Brunning, re-opening in May 2022 and named after a former clerk of the peace for Cheshire who lived in the building in 1820.

The main bar area of raised tables and stools, with complimentary newspapers, has a step up to a comfortable side room with an adjacent marvellous cosy cellar area rear including a bagatelle table. Conveniently situated for circumnavigators of Chester's famous Walls or thirsty racegoers.

Notice on facebook regarding closure:-

"It is with great sadness and not a little irritation that we announce the closure of The Henry Potts.

"I think we’d easily have been able to make it if more people were in their offices and keen for lunch and early evening refreshment, but most seem to be working from home. The commercial heart of Chester is a bit of a ghost town."

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Big Hand Alehouse, El Sótano, Mockingbird, Linenhall, Fat Cat
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester (B)
Last updated
10/07/2024
Last surveyed
16/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CLW/649
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Weetwood - Best Bitter
Weetwood - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
small terrace out front
Family Friendly Family Friendly
children until 6pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1350m)
Chester

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