Bromfield Arms

Head down Faulkner Street towards the river and you'll find yourself in the kind of pub that doesn't need to try too hard. The Bromfield Arms has that comfortable, lived-in feel—the sort of place where regulars prop up the bar and newcomers get welcomed in without any fuss. You're looking at decent Greene King ales on tap, a menu that does unpretentious food properly, and enough character in the timber and brass to remind you why proper pubs matter. It's the kind of Chester boozer that's been holding court for years, and honestly, it shows in the best possible way.