The Union Vaults, Chester

This is a corner terrace pub, with a yellow exterior and red paintwork. The interior is traditional and in three areas rather than rooms. The bar has Sky TV, with the racing on usually and there is darts and bagatelle,the other two areas being loungey types. The decor varies from room to room, so cream (certainly light coloured) walls, or wallpaper and wood panel and there are plenty of old Chester pictures and ornaments around. The far lounge is tidy, the seats looking as though they have been re-covered recently. Service is fine and the clientele local, maturer and plenty of them. Beer, tap stuff with a decent enough Greenall's MILD, with the untried Everard's Tiger and London Pride on handpull. It is a locals place, but friendly enough. Beer choice is a bit disappointing, but it is always worth a visit.

Traditional street corner local selling 3 real ales.Small front bar with a side drinking area.Very friendly and down to earth staff and locals.In a very nice part of the city by the canal.