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The Church, Chester

Pub added by Oggwyn Great
Newgate Street
Chester
CH1 1DE
Phone: 01244318854

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Old Boots left this review about The Church

The only interesting thing about this is the fact it’s an old church, still with stone slab floors, hammer beam roof and the organ front. Otherwise aimed at well to do 25-35 year olds, but not always succeeding. Ok of its type mainly due to good quality staff and a high standard of refurbishment. Toilets upstairs. No cask.

On 14th August 2021 - no rating submitted
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Church

Visited on Tuesday afternoon, and at the time of my visit nobody in the porch area doing greetings, so was straight to the bar for me, where I was the only customer in the place. There were four hand pumps but only two of them on (the others unclipped), offering Cheshire Cat and Eastgate by Weetwood Ales. I went for a half of the Eastgate which set me back £1.90 I think.

It's an interesting church building conversion with stained glass windows yet it feels open and modern. There is contemporary booth seating down one wall plus tables and chairs in the rest of the bar area and high chairs round the bar. The island bar with the stained glass window and organ pipes behind definitely dominate. Not a bad place and somewhere to try at least once - though perhaps best when it is quiet based on the two previous reviews!

On 28th February 2018 - rating: 7
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Church

An interesting and busy venue, but sadly not my cup of tea. On entering the Church porch we were met by a smartly dressed young lady at a desk, who inquired whether we required a table for lunch or just a drink. On entry into the main church area, we were met with loud cheesy pop music and small children running about the place. Four handpumps on the bar with two turned back. We went for the Weetwood Cheshire Cat, which was ok but overpriced.

On 9th January 2016 - no rating submitted
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Al Bundy left this review about The Church

Impressive inside but sadly crap. You may have to wait a bit before getting served due to parties of women buying weird cocktails that take the barstaff 10 minutes to make. Real ales are available but to be honest its not really worth it.

On 20th June 2015 - rating: 3
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Oggwyn Great left this review about The Church

Formerly St Andrews Reform Church ,this place has undergone a fabulous transformation into a Bar , Resturant and live music venue .
The main entrance leads into the downstairs bar , the long modern horseshoe bar is to the rear dominated by the original church organ . There is alcove style seating down both sides with high tables in the centre . A door to the right of the main entrance leads to the large raised outdoor patio area .
The mezzanine floor is reached by two staircases either side of the main room , this gives a great view of the pub , well lighted by the many original stained glass windows , there is also a Wine Shop situated on the left of the mezzanine floor .
Plenty of keg taps as expected in this type of place and an extensive cocktail list , a cocktail making class was on during our Friday evening visit , and unusually four real ales , Abbey Original , Brains Rev James and the two i tried Coach House Innkeepers and Weetwood Cheshire Cat both in top nick and at £3.50 not to bad a price.
Clientelle were a mixed bunch from student types to older more mature types although the heels got higher and the skirts shorter as the evening went on !
Staff were young efficient and friendly although Mrs Oggwyn thought the barmaids tops were a bit on the skimpy side , i never noticed honest .
Really enjoyed my visit here

On 23rd October 2014 - no rating submitted
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