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Ye Olde King's Head

48 - 50 Lower Bridge St., Chester CH1 1RS, England
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Stoke on Trent
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Stayed one night while celebrating my 40th. The pub itself is lovely with friendly staff and nice meals. The rooms where just as expected. Very olde world which adds to the ghostly atmosphere. Comfy and clean. We even had a few spooky goins on. I would recommend here and would stay again. Made my birthday that lil bit special

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OldeKingsHeadChester, Owner at Ye Olde King's Head, responded to this review
22 May 2013

We hope that we made your 40th Birthday that little bit special, many thanks for your review. Hope to see you for your 50th birthday. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Doesnt serve cheap drinks, but has an interesting interior & is reported to be one of the most haunted pubs in England. Would recommend if people like a story behind an old pub. However the drinks are expensive, with a sherry costing £4 and being served in a coke glass! Lol What do they teach bar stsff these days lol... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

Would like to say a massive thank you to Harry & Rebecca for letting us hire the function room upstairs at this wonderful pub. We have a massive family and held our mums surprise 60th birthday party here every guest we invited not just from chester but from Birmingham too couldn't compliment this beautiful pub enough. The staff were fantastic... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Wow, if you are looking for a real Chester experience with fantastic tasting food and a ghostly encounter then look no further. We got off the red hop on and off bus for a drink and stayed for lunch as it was so inviting. The owner was so kind as to take us upstairs and tell us a tale of... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Just visited Chester to walk the walls and browse the shops and relax, feeling hungry we went in search of Sunday lunch when we were attracted by the exterior appearance of the pub, what a fantastic interior, atmospheric and authentic. We all had the most delicious roast beef and all the trimmings washed down with a cold pint. Excellent will... More

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Wakefield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

my wife and I spent 2 night's at ye olde kings head Chester and cannot fault a single thing. the room was spotless, the pub was friendly with very polite and hard working bar staff. a good choice of beers and Harry the landlord obviously looks after his celllar because the beer quality was excellent. we ate 1 night out... More

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Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We visited the Ye Olde King's head today whilst shopping in Chester. The pub caught our eye straight away and we were not disappointed. We had the two for ten pound choices, I had the lasagne and my partner had the beer battered haddock. Both meals were delicious!! Very friendly staff and great atmosphere. I loved the little bit of... More

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Coalville, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Only had drinks here, found by chance on first day of visit to Chester. Just called in for afternnon drink, initially attracted by great apperance of building. Friendly bar staff, good atmosphere, really good place to drink, eat etc. So good we returned in the evening and the following evening. The landlord was very nice, and staff pleasant on each... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

For a warm comfortable and fabulously friendly stay whilst I was visiting for business purposes.Great location. beautiful location and lovely building. Never ate but did have a few pints... Most convivial. Thanks again. John

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Warrington, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

We had our lunch at Ye Olde King's Head... Loved the real open log fire. The food and beer was excellent . I could have spent all afternoon drinking in there. This 16 century building is an ideal place for an overnight stays. We defo will be going back in the future ... Thank you :-)

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Also Known As:
Ye Olde King`s Head Hotel
Ye Olde King`s Head Hotel Chester
Ye Olde King's Head Chester, Cheshire
Address: 48 - 50 Lower Bridge St., Chester CH1 1RS, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Cheshire > Chester
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Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Wheelchair access
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Ranked #32 of 76 B&Bs / Inns in Chester
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Kings Head is a traditional Inn built in 1622 on the west side of Lower Bridge Street. The Inn is a few minutes walk down hill from the Cross. The name refers to when King Charles stayed at the nearby Gamul House during the English Civil War. Since buying the business in March 2012 the current owners have spent thousands of pounds trying to bring the Ye Olde Kings Head back to it's former glory. In November 2012, the property had an extensive refurbishment throughout the bar and restaurant areas, every ensuite bathroom was also replaced and redecorated to a high standard. There are currently three completed refurbished rooms, by mid June 2013 they expect every bedroom to be finished. ... more   less 
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