Basement 85

Basement 85 Welcome to Chester’s newest cellar bar! A relaxed, intimate drinking venue serving cocktails, craft beers, wines and deli-style sharing platters.

WEETWOOD EASTGATEA little bit of Chester history, poured fresh at Basement 85. 👀First brewed in 1997 to celebrate Cheste...
05/09/2026

WEETWOOD EASTGATE

A little bit of Chester history, poured fresh at Basement 85. 👀

First brewed in 1997 to celebrate Chester’s iconic Eastgate Clock, Weetwood Eastgate is a 4.2% amber ale packed with fruity Cascade hops, a hint of toffee and a sweet, satisfying finish.

Copper in colour, fruity in flavour and with a seriously loyal following… we can see why. 🍻

🏇 CHESTER RACE DAYS START AT BASEMENT 85 🥂The final furlong is here… and there are just three Chester Race Days left!📅 F...
04/09/2026

🏇 CHESTER RACE DAYS START AT BASEMENT 85 🥂

The final furlong is here… and there are just three Chester Race Days left!

📅 Friday 11 September
📅 Saturday 12 September
📅 Saturday 19 September

Whether you're heading to the races dressed to the nines or simply looking for a good excuse for a day out in Chester, make Basement 85 your first stop.

🥂 Doors open from 9am for pre-race drinks
🍳 Race Day Brunch | 10am–12pm
🍔 Fully Loaded Grill | 12pm–9pm
🍻 Post-race drinks, platters & nibbles | 12pm–late

And if you're heading to the races with a bigger group, our Middle Room is available for private hire for groups of 30–40 — perfect for a Chester Race Day celebration.

Spaces are limited, so enquire early!

Book online for up to 8 guests. For larger groups, email [email protected].

📍 Basement 85, Chester

BAR MANAGER WANTED | BASEMENT 85 We’re entering an exciting new chapter at Basement 85, and we’re looking for a Bar Mana...
01/09/2026

BAR MANAGER WANTED | BASEMENT 85

We’re entering an exciting new chapter at Basement 85, and we’re looking for a Bar Manager to help us take it to the next level.

With the arrival of Fully Loaded Grill as our permanent kitchen residency, Basement 85 is continuing to grow and we’re looking for someone who wants to be right at the heart of it.

We’re looking for someone with previous bar experience who knows their way around a busy service, understands good cellar management and has previous experience leading a team.

You’ll be hands-on, confident, organised and passionate about creating a great bar experience. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who wants to get stuck in, bring their own ideas and help shape what Basement 85 becomes next.

What we offer:
• 30 hours per week
• Hourly paid
• Immediate start
• Competitive pay
• Equal share of staff tips
• 50% staff discount across our pubs
• Plenty of opportunity to grow with an independent, family-run pub company

If you’re an experienced bartender or manager ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and a little bit about yourself to [email protected]

Or pop into Basement 85 for a chat, we’d much rather meet you in person!

Good b**r. Fully loaded food. 🍺🍟A cold pint of Budvar alongside Fully Loaded Brisket & Blue Fries … because fries this g...
23/08/2026

Good b**r. Fully loaded food. 🍺🍟

A cold pint of Budvar alongside Fully Loaded Brisket & Blue Fries
… because fries this good deserve a drink to match.

Find Fully Loaded Grill at Basement 85, Chester.

16/08/2026

THIS IS WHAT’S COOKING IN THE BASEMENT. 🔥🍔
Smash burgers. Loaded fries. Fried chicken. Mac & cheese.
Made fresh. Made properly. Made Fully Loaded.

Chester // Chester Food // Fully Loaded // Burgers // Restaurants in Chester // Foodie // Smash burgers

Address

85 Watergate Street
Chester
CH12LF

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