Whether its fancy cocktails or a pint at the pub, Chester has a plethora of bars to choose from for your ideal day or night out.
Finding the right place can be tricky, so here are our top five picks to get you started.
Cushy cocktails at Popcorn
This buzzy bar in Chester’s city centre is a popular pick for everyone, particularly for those living in student accommodation in Chester city centre, as it’s less than a 10-minute walk away.
Popcorn offers a range of drinks (cocktails in particular), delicate floral interior design and a newly renovated outside seating area, perfect for those spring and summer evenings. Even on cold nights, there is a cosy array of blankets and heaters to keep you toasty.
Run by owners who were looking to create a bar that is fun and lively, Popcorn definitely hits the mark. The bar has everything from live music events to small bites and pub grub to games, such as bingo, karaoke and more.
Open 7 days a week from midday to 2am, Popcorn is a great choice for students when it comes to bars in Chester.
Remarkable refreshments at Red Door
Located in the heart of Chester, Red Door, with its classy, timeless interior is perfect for lovers of music and cocktails.
Unique to this bar is its cocktail masterclass experience, which is a fun way to switch up your week and let loose with friends. It’s priced at just £35 a class, including 3 classic or sparkling cocktails and a glass of fizz on arrival.
Red Door also prides itself on its taste in music, creating the bar’s perfect ambiance with timeless classics, peppered with delightful surprises and blending through genes of R&B to disco and funk. So, if it’s a bar with dance and atmosphere that suits you, open the Red Doors to a world of music and fun.
Outstanding offerings at Off the Wall
If you fancy a more laid back atmosphere in the day, are a lover of sport, or just want to dance your heart out at night, Off the Wall is a central pub that offers daily sports and nighttime events.
Ranging from karaoke on Thursdays, to “Wild Wednesdays” and “Neon Saturdays”, there’s something here to suit every taste.
A versatile bar for anyone living in or studying at Chester, Off the Wall has many student deals throughout the week, ensuring that staying within that weekly student budget has never been easier. With easy access to these deals through a quick sign-up process with Uni Crew, discounted food and drink is what places Off the Wall as a must for student bars to visit in Chester.
Lounge and lay back at The Lodge Bar
Perfect for those living in student accommodation in Hoole, located on Hoole Rd. is The Lodge Bar.
Whether it’s a few pints in their cosy outdoor seating, or cocktails before hitting the city centre (a mere 15 minutes’ walk away), this bar is a perfect stone’s throw from Hoole to eliminate or break up that journey to Chester’s historic city centre.
Furthermore, if you love a cheeky quiz night, the Lodge Bar hosts a friendly, weekly quiz to get your cogs turning and be in with the chance of winning an enticing prize.
In addition to this is its impressive turnover of cask ales (300 last year alone), which start at just £3. The Lodge Bar also always has an exciting array of wide-ranging ales from across the country for beer-lovers. However, if wine or cocktails are more to your taste, The Lodge Bar’s competitively priced variety of quality wines, alongside a diverse scope of spirits, mean there is something for everyone.
Pretty in Pink at Palm
This is a great cocktail bar for those who want a social media picture backdropped by an entirely pink aesthetic. Not only is this bar eye-catching, but its cocktails are also varied and priced, as is their all-day Sunday bottomless brunch deal, starting at just £29.95.
With champagne and nibbles on arrival, followed by a generous range of brunch options and endless cocktails and Prosecco, it seems a no-brainer that Palm is a fantastic choice for students living in Chester. To finish the week on a bang, Palm is the top pick for you.
With Chester’s diversity of excellent bars and pubs offering a range of entertainment for music lovers, game masters or cocktail creators, studying and living in Chester will never be boring!
Written by Kate
