The Pied Bull in Chester, England

The Pied Bull has operated as a coaching inn since 1155, making it Chester's oldest coaching inn. The hotel runs Chester's only microbrewery, producing handcrafted ales on site and serving a wide selection of ales, wines and beers in its bar. Guests can join exclusive brewery tours to sample the handcrafted ales, and the hotel holds the CH1 Chester Bid Customer Service Award for Best Hotel/B&B 2019.

The Pied Bull offers 28 rooms with en suite facilities and working areas. Four Poster Suites include roll-top baths and added comforts, while Premier Suites also include added comforts. Room types include Double Rooms, Twin Rooms, Superior Double Rooms, Luxury Rooms, and Brewers Cottage rooms.

The on-site restaurant serves freshly prepared food made with locally sourced ingredients, with a menu that includes fresh fish, steaks and children's options. The bar offers a wide selection of ales, wines and beers, including the handcrafted ales from the hotel's microbrewery. A beer terrace provides outdoor seating, and special diet menus are available on request.

The Pied Bull sits inside the walls of the Roman city of Chester on Northgate Street, just past the Town Hall and near Chester Market. Chester Racecourse and Storyhouse Theatre are within walking distance, and Chester Zoo is nearby. Public transport links and nearby car parks provide access to the hotel, and luggage storage is available for guests exploring the city.

Family rooms and kids' meals make the hotel suitable for families, and the restaurant includes children's options on its menu. The hotel is pet-friendly, allowing guests to bring pets while staying inside Chester's city walls. Daily housekeeping, 24-hour security, luggage storage and meeting/banquet facilities are available for all guests.

Microbrewery: Chester's only microbrewery with exclusive brewery tours

Rooms: Four Poster Suites with roll-top baths

Dining: Fresh fish, steaks and children's options from locally sourced ingredients

Location: Inside Chester's Roman city walls on Northgate Street

Award: CH1 Chester Bid Customer Service Award for Best Hotel/B&B 2019