The Old Harkers Arms

You'll find this handsome Victorian corner pub right by the Shropshire Union Canal, where the gentle lapping of narrowboats adds to the charm. The interior strikes that perfect balance between traditional pub warmth and gastropub aspirations – think exposed brick, original features, and enough character to make you linger over another pint. The food here takes pub classics seriously without being pretentious about it, while the beer selection gives you plenty to work through. But the real draw is stepping out back to their sprawling canal-side garden. On a decent day, there's nowhere better in Chester to watch the world drift by with a proper Sunday roast and a well-kept ale.