The Liverpool Arms

Walk into the Liverpool Arms on a weeknight and you'll find exactly what you want from a Chester pub: no airs, no graces, just good company and better pints. The place sits right on Northgate Street—that stretch where the old part of the city still feels lived-in rather than polished for tourists—and it's got the kind of settled-in atmosphere that comes from knowing your regulars by name. You're looking at straightforward pub fare done properly, drinks that don't cost the earth, and a space that feels genuinely welcoming whether you're stopping by solo or bringing a crowd.