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Bear and Billet The Bear and Billet offers home cooked food and a wide selection of real ales and bottled beers from around the world in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere

Built in 1664 to replace a building destroyed during the civil war, the Bear and Billet is one of the finest examples of a black and white half timbered buildings in Chester. Originally the town house of the Earls of Shrewsbury, the sergeants of the Bridgegate, the building has served as an inn since the 18th century. It is said that the Earls of Shrewsbury had leased it to an innkeeper on condition that a suite of rooms was always kept available for the Earl and his family. A drawing of 1820 shows it as the Bridgegate Tavern and it is believed to have acquired its present name soon after. Collectors of obscure Beatles information will be interested to know that John Lennons (and his half sister Julia Bairds) grandmother, Annie Jane Millward, was born in the Bear and Billet in 1873. The Bear and Billet is said to have several resident ghosts, including an old lady that greets visitors. There are two private function spaces at The Bear & Billet with full catering and drinks packages available, perfect for birthdays, weddings, office parties, engagements and all celebrations.

🚨 THE WAIT IS OVER! 🚨⚽🌍 The World Cup kicks off this week! 🌍⚽Join us for a massive week of LIVE football action on the b...
09/06/2026

🚨 THE WAIT IS OVER! 🚨

⚽🌍 The World Cup kicks off this week! 🌍⚽

Join us for a massive week of LIVE football action on the big screens! 📺🔥

🏆 All the biggest games
🍺 Ice-cold pints flowing
🥃 Spirits at the ready
🎉 Matchday atmosphere guaranteed

👀 Keep an eye on our socials to see which games we’ll be showing live throughout the tournament!

👬👭 Round up your mates
🍻 Grab a drink
💺 Find your seat
⚽🔥 And enjoy every moment of the action!

📣 Don’t miss a second of the tournament drama, goals, and unforgettable moments!

🌍⚽ 📺 🖥️ 🎉 🍻 🍺⚽ 🔥 🥂 🙌⚽ 📺🎯

🏇✨ Race week is calling! Join us at Bear & Billet, Lower Bridge Street, Chester from 10AM, Wednesday 6th – Saturday 9th ...
02/05/2026

🏇✨ Race week is calling! Join us at Bear & Billet, Lower Bridge Street, Chester from 10AM, Wednesday 6th – Saturday 9th May as we celebrate the Chester Races in style!

🍷 Unmissable deals all week:
• Buy 2 large glasses of wine and get the rest of the bottle FREE (house red or white)
• 🍺 Cask Club – just £4 a pint on cask ales
• 🥂 Fizz Social (Thurs & Fri) – bottles of prosecco for only £18
• Plus great offers on shots and more!

Kick-start your race day with us – great drinks, buzzing atmosphere, and the perfect spot in the heart of Chester 🎉

📍 Bear & Billet, Lower Bridge Street
📅 Wed 6th – Sat 9th May
⏰ From 10AM

JOIN US AT THE BEAR AND BILLET TODAY TO WATCH TWO GIANTS GO HEAD TO HEAD IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUEDOORS OPEN NOW⚽️🥅🍺
14/04/2026

JOIN US AT THE BEAR AND BILLET TODAY TO WATCH TWO GIANTS GO HEAD TO HEAD IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
DOORS OPEN NOW⚽️🥅🍺

Tonight 🍺
27/03/2026

Tonight 🍺

20/03/2026
🍻 BEAR & BILLET – OPENING HOURS & WEEKLY OFFERS 🍷We’re ready to welcome you! Here’s when you can join us and what we’ve ...
31/01/2026

🍻 BEAR & BILLET – OPENING HOURS & WEEKLY OFFERS 🍷

We’re ready to welcome you! Here’s when you can join us and what we’ve got lined up 👇

🕒 Opening Times
Sunday: 12pm – 11pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5pm – 11pm
Friday: 2pm – 11:30pm
Saturday: 12pm – 11:30pm

🍷 Drinks Offers
✨ Buy 2 large glasses of our house red or white & get the rest of the bottle FREE
🍸 2-for-£12 Cocktails (Sunday – Thursday)
🥃 4-for-£12 Shots (Sunday – Thursday)
🥂 Fizz Social – Thursday & Friday £18 bottles of Prosecco

🎉 Quiz Nights
🧠 Thursday Quiz – 8pm
FREE entry & win a £30 bar voucher

🧠 Sunday Quiz
£1 per person
🏆 £25 bar voucher for 1st place
🍟 FREE chips or sandwiches at half time

📍 Kitchen now closed permanently
📞 Free room hire available for special events – call 01244 311 886 to book

Tag your quiz team, cocktail partner or prosecco pal and we’ll see you at the bar! 🍻

18/01/2026

🎤✨ Thursday Trivia Night at The Bear & Billet! ✨🎤

Join Stevie every Thursday at 8PM for a night full of laughs, great prizes, and festive fun! 🍻
It’s FREE ENTRY — so round up your mates, grab a pint, and get ready to test your trivia skills!

🏆 Prizes:
🥇 £30 Bar Voucher
🥈 Bottle of Prosecco
🥉 Shots!

Sponsored by Vocation Brewery, with freebies to be won in every round! 🍺

And don’t forget… Thursdays mean £18 bottles of Prosecco or Rosé! 🥂

So come sleigh your trivia game and make your Thursday night merry and bright at The Bear & Billet! 🎄

🏉🍻 Six Nations is back at the Bear & Billet!Big games, big screens, proper atmosphere.Don’t get left on the bench… book ...
18/01/2026

🏉🍻 Six Nations is back at the Bear & Billet!
Big games, big screens, proper atmosphere.
Don’t get left on the bench… book your table now!











🎄✨ Christmas Opening Times at The Bear & Billet! ✨🎄Planning your festive get-togethers? Here are our holiday hours to he...
04/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Opening Times at The Bear & Billet! ✨🎄
Planning your festive get-togethers? Here are our holiday hours to help you make the most of the season:

🎅 Christmas Eve: 12:00 – 10:00
🎁 Christmas Day: Closed
🥂 Boxing Day: Closed
🎉 New Year’s Eve: 12:00 – 8:00
🌟 New Year’s Day: 12:00 – 10:00

To book your table:
📞 01244 311 886
📘 Facebook: Bear and Billet
📸 Instagram:

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from everyone here at The Bear & Billet! ❤️🐻

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Chester
CH11RU

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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