The Cheshire Cat — Pub in Chester

You can find The Cheshire Cat on Whitchurch Rd in Christleton, Chester , a short drive away from the city centre. It's a traditional English pub with roaring fires and a canal-side beer garden, open for lunch or drinks during weekdays and busy evenings. Locals use it for family meals, casual get-togethers, or evening drinks, especially when the fire’s lit in cooler weather. The venue serves cask ales, fine wines, and British gin in a warm setting with wooden beams and dim lighting.

The Cheshire Cat opened in 1801 as an inn and tavern on Whitchurch Rd in Christleton, Chester. It’s been restored since the 1970s after years of dereliction, now reflecting its Georgian-Tudor architectural style with Tudor elements. The building features wooden beams, traditional decor, and warm lighting from crackling log fires. After being used during wartime, it reopened as a country pub classic with a spacious beer garden overlooking the canal. It remains open for lunch and evening drinks throughout the week.

The Cheshire Cat serves full food alongside cask ales, fine wines, and British gin. Locals come here for relaxed family meals, casual get-togethers, or date nights during peak hours. The canal-side beer garden with roaring fires is ideal for unwinding after work or meeting friends in Chester. Its welcoming atmosphere draws crowds on busy evenings when the fire’s lit.