Prohibition

You walk into Prohibition expecting velvet ropes and password nonsense, but instead you get something better: a genuinely atmospheric cocktail bar that actually knows what it's doing. The Watergate Street location puts you right in the heart of Chester's drinking quarter, and stepping inside feels like you've ducked into 1920s New York rather than north-west England. The bartenders take their craft seriously without being insufferable about it—they'll guide you through their menu or make you something custom if you know what you're after. It's the sort of place locals keep coming back to because the cocktails are consistently excellent and the vibe never tips into trying-too-hard territory.