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Olde Kings Head - Chester. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 29-11-2012

Olde Kings Head, Chester

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48-50 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RS (View on Google Map)
(01244) 324855
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Dating from 1622, this is the former abode of Randle Holme, Mayor of Chester before the Civil War (four generations of his family worked as Chester Heralds and historians in the 17th Century). The attractive black and white timbered exterior leads into an underwhelming, basically furnished, dimly-lit, low-beamed lounge with banquette alcove seating. A partitioned side room features paintings of monarchy.

Information for this venue is provided by the West Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester (B)
Last updated
06/11/2023
Last surveyed
Pub ID
CLW/647
Asset of Community Value

Half timbered building which, according to the Blue Plaque outside, was built 1633 as a private residence. Surviving features are few. Some old timbers, including supports, but just as many modern ones. Two stone fireplaces (but one could be re-positioned - at front). Opened out in 1930s with some work of that period including the bar counter - but bar back is c2000s work and all modern. Modern seating throughout.

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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Noon - 7:00pm
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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Weekends
Garden Garden
Outside pavement seating
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
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Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Arriva: 13; Stagecoach: 16
Closest station (1300m)
Chester
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