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Olde Cottage, Chester

36 Brook Street
Chester
CH1 3DZ
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Olde Cottage

A really charming street corner boozer on a street best described as "takeaway central".The mock tudor exterior gives way to an original two section interior with some fine etched glass exterior windows.The small island bar serves both areas,with a return around the back and where the loos are.Lots of pleasing features,good fireplaces,darts board,fitted bench seating and a decent juke box.Even the gaming machine doesn't feel out of place.A late opener during the week,sadly.
There was a very friendly welcome from both behind the bar and from locals and we stayed for an extra ale on an extensive crawl of Chester.The choice on my visit was Brimstage Sandpiper (great condition,NBSS 4.5),Bass,Otter Bitter and Wye Valley HPA (NBSS 4) nothing left field but conditioning consistent with their 2023 GBG entry.Some most un PC adverts for Bishop's Finger dotted about.Most certainly one not to miss,I will be back.

On 12th August 2023 - rating: 8
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ROB Camra left this review about Olde Cottage

This is a cracking little pub and I've no idea why we haven't been in before. Mock Tudor frontage and a very pleasant traditional interior. Lot's of different areas, although it's all one room really. Very friendly welcome from the staff. 4 handpumps and judging by the two pints I had the beer was in very good nick. We enjoyed our time here and will definitely call in again.

On 12th December 2022 - rating: 8
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Old Boots left this review about Olde Cottage

Strangely, as I’m a frequent visitor to Chester, this was my first visit to this well known pub. Very traditional interior and furnishings complemented by a stack of framed Camra awards, a selection of old GBGs dating back to 1977 and the usual beer mat and clip collection on the beams. It also has a dress code of sorts and toilets labelled “Lavatory”. Four pulls of excellently kept beers on the right hand counter face, Wye Valley HPA, Otter Bitter, Big Hand Appaloosa and Draught Bass for contrarian boomers, decent mixture coming soon from Tatton, Merlin, Woodfordes and Weetwood. It’s not all old Skool as the left hand counter has the small keg range, Guinness USB fitting and there’s a juke box. I can see the charms of the place, it is just a shame about the late opening even on Saturdays.

On 25th August 2022 - no rating submitted
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Alan Hurdle
Chester, 0.6 miles, 11 min walk (show)
Bache, 1.36 miles, 26 min walk (show)
Capenhurst, 6.32 miles, 2 hr 1 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for Olde Cottage, Chester
12th Aug 2023, 11:18
Review submitted by Bucking Fastard amended by Bucking Fastard
 
12th Aug 2023, 11:15
Review submitted by Bucking Fastard

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
  • Bar Billiards : Yes last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 20 October 2015 by ROB Camra
  • CAMRA Discount : Yes - 30p per pint - last updated 04 April 2018 by ROB Camra
  • Car Park : No last updated 20 October 2015 by ROB Camra
  • Child Friendly : No last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
  • Darts : Yes last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
  • Function Room : No last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
  • Hot Food : No last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
  • Jukebox : Yes last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
  • Karaoke : No last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
  • Live Music : No last updated 20 October 2015 by ROB Camra
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
  • Micropub : No last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
  • Pinball : No last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
  • Pool Table : Yes last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
  • Quiz Night : Yes - Wednesday - last updated 17 September 2015 by Rex Rattus
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 13 August 2013 by Oggwyn Great
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 24 July 2019 by Quinno _
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