The Watergates Bar, Old Crypt, Chester

Details

Accessibility

https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/cheshire/watergates-bar

2025:

"Disabled facilities

Dog friendly"

Brief description

https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/cheshire/watergates-bar

2025:

"Said to be situated in the oldest medieval crypt in England, the Watergates Bar is our historic pub in Chester. Our building dates back to the 12th century, but today we offer a vibrant atmosphere which is perfect for a family-friendly meal out, or a stop off with your pooch for a dog-friendly pint of water. Our restaurant sits beneath vaulted stone ceilings, steeped in years of history, and our wooden-clad bar is stocked with your favourite beers, wines and spirits. We have a small beer garden, which is perfect for soaking up those sunny days, and live sport on show through our Sky Sports and TNT Sports screens. So, why not grab a crispy fish & chips and enjoy the Gothic ambience of our beautiful pub?"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Crypt,_Chester

"The Old Crypt is a building at 11 Watergate Street and 15/15A Watergate Row, Chester, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building and incorporates part of Chester Rows.[1] The Old Crypt is built in sandstone and brick with a grey slate roof. It has five storeys; the lowest two are medieval undercrofts dating from about 1180, and the storey above it includes part of Chester Rows. The top two storeys are in Georgian style and date from about 1744. Externally at street level is a 19th-century shop front with two chamfered piers. Behind this, the undercroft has two naves, each with four bays which are divided by octagonal columns. At the Row level overlooking the street is a wooden rail on a balustrade divided by two Tuscan columns. Behind this is the walkway and a 20th-century shop front. The two top storeys each have three Georgian style 12-pane sash windows. Between the storeys is a stone string course and at the sides of the building are rusticated quoins. At its top is an irregular stepped parapet."

Address

11-15 Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire, England, CH1 2LB

Email

Phone

+44 1244 320 515

Website

https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/cheshire/watergates-bar

Directions

https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/cheshire/watergates-bar/find-us

Opening Times

https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/cheshire/watergates-bar

2025:

"Thu 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities

https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/cheshire/watergates-bar

2025:

"WiFi

Family friendly

Historic pub

Sky sports"