Ye Olde King's Head is a charming historic public house dating back to the 17th century, located on Chester's famous Lower Bridge Street. This traditional English pub features original Tudor-style architecture with exposed timber beams and period character throughout. The venue offers excellent dining with traditional British cuisine and real ales, plus flexible function spaces for private events, meetings, and celebrations. Situated in the heart of Chester's historic city centre, guests can easily explore the famous Rows, Roman walls, and cathedral. The pub provides an authentic heritage atmosphere perfect for both casual dining and special occasions, with modern amenities including full catering services and event coordination.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Bar Area | 40 | — | 20 | 30 | 25 | — | — |
| Upper Function Room | 40 | — | 16 | 24 | 20 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Function room hire from £150. Food and beverage packages available. Contact for detailed pricing based on requirements.
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Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RU, United Kingdom
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Ye Olde King's Head is a verified historic pub & function room in Chester, hosting up to 120 guests, with day delegate rates from £200. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Corporate, Accessibility. Verified on-site: food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, corporate conferences and board meetings, fully accessible events.
AV and hybrid-event facilities are not yet evidenced in the profile data. Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 120 guests standing, 80 seated
Basic sound system and microphones available, Wi-Fi throughout
Full pub menu and buffet options available, bar service included
Limited street parking, public car parks nearby
Ye Olde King's Head is a charming historic public house dating back to the 17th century, located on Chester's famous Lower Bridge Street. This traditional English pub features original Tudor-style architecture with exposed timber beams and period character throughout. The venue offers excellent dining with traditional British cuisine and real ales, plus flexible function spaces for private events, meetings, and celebrations. Situated in the heart of Chester's historic city centre, guests can easily explore the famous Rows, Roman walls, and cathedral. The pub provides an authentic heritage atmosphere perfect for both casual dining and special occasions, with modern amenities including full catering services and event coordination.
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