Chester
The Architect

The Architect

Bars & Breweries in Chester

4.5 3,619 Google reviews£20–40

+44 124 435 30 7054 Nicholas St, Chester, CH1 2NX

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54 Nicholas St, Chester, CH1 2NX

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About

The Architect is a classic pub restaurant within Chester's city walls overlooking the racecourse at Roodee. We are named in honour of Thomas Harrison, a prolific architect who designed the building as his own residence, along with designing Grosvenor Bridge and much of Chester Castle. The pub is a story of two halves: turn right through the glass connecting passage and the original Georgian building has cosy, domestic rooms that naturally lend themselves to a series of intimate dining rooms in classic style. Turn left into the new garden room and you'll find a spacious open plan room with a large bar at its heart and a buzzy, pubby feel to things, with glazed doors leading out to the dining terrace.

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Free water refills
  • Hard liquor
  • Private dining room

Dining options

  • Seating
  • Table service

Hours

Monday
12 to 11 PM
Tuesday
12 to 11 PM
Wednesday
12 to 11 PM
Thursday
12 to 11 PM
Friday
12 to 11:30 PM
Saturday
12 to 11:30 PM
Sunday
12 to 10:30 PM

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