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Don’t book this venue to watch a show. Overcrowded been pushed squashed by people as too many people for the venue! Booked to see bootleg Blondie did not get to see her. Ended up sitting outside with plenty of other people who had paid good money to see her! Health & safety risk as the place that packed people didn’t realise there was two steps and people missing them but good job the place was packed as they didn’t fall the crowds saved them. Don’t book unless you want drinks split on you as people couldn’t t get passed unless squashing you and spilling their pints on you as no room to move. Not the best venue absolute shambles a disgrace if I’m honest book bootleg Blondie at Shrewsbury I’ve been told better venue & a safer venue

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Carole X . 2024-07-21

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A lovely little venue. Beers reasonable price. Good for indoor and outdoor 👍

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Richard Evans . 2024-07-02

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Beautiful night on open mic night with some amazing musicians

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chris jones . 2024-06-26

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Great venue for an outside concert on a Warm summer night.

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Rhys Morris . 2024-06-24

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Lovely intimate venue. Good atmosphere . Seen the Sandy Denny Project there recently , they were brilliant 👏. Good selection of Beers 🍻 👌

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John Turner . 2024-06-20

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Amazing , intimate, live music venue.

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steeltownman . 2024-06-15

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It was Wednesday night and salsa seemed to be the order of the day. Although we didn’t step onto the dance floor we did tentatively partake in a few moves by the bar.

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Swedishtomcat . 2024-06-11

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A great venue and bar in the heart of Chester. Consistently one of the best live music venues and a delightful place to play in.

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William Shaw . 2024-06-08

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Nice outdoor space to sit in the sun. Beer selection could be a bit more varied though.

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Liam Kearns . 2024-06-06

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Amazing tribute bands thoroughly enjoyed the day.

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dy worrall . 2024-05-17

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Great venue to watch live bands in the heart of Chester. The sound system is amazing. Really good beer garden too where they often do events and DJs with food in the summer. A bit of a hidden gem that locals know about.

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Richard . 2024-05-13

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I enjoy going to Alexander's for the music,my only disappointment is the variations in prices for orange juice and lemonade,one night £3-50 to £5-50,but other then that good night

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Graham Poole . 2024-05-10

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Over the top beer prices and freezing in there.

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Glyn Lloyd . 2024-04-30

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We hosted our son’s Rock Star themed party for his 6th birthday at Alexander’s. We couldn’t have found a better venue . This is such a special place . Live music fans will be in Heaven at any time here but the venue lent itself perfectly to a birthday bash for 50 6 year olds and around 45 adults . It is safe, welcoming , charming and quirky in equal measure . The staff were absolutely brilliant. They gave five star treatment to all our guests. Jamie and his team did everything to ensure everything went perfectly . Food, drinks, service , ambience all spot on . A great dance floor space and the picnic tables outside in the field meant plenty of space for kids to let off steam and adults to enjoy the sunshine . A wonderful party venue for all ages !

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Global24083963364 . 2024-04-22

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Great music and such a good night seeing Abba. Hope to go back soon

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Karen Jordan . 2024-04-11

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What a fantastic night we had on Saturday for our friend’s 60th birthday. I contacted Alexander’s the week before via their dedicated accessibility email address, as 2 of our party have mobility issues. When we arrived we had a reserved table with a great view, and the staff were soooo helpful in directing us to disabled loo etc. The band (a Spandau Ballet tribute) were absolutely fantastic, and the atmosphere was wonderful. Such a fabulous small, intimate venue, perfect for live music. Thankyou to all at Alexander’s for the BEST night!

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Terri M . 2024-04-08

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Went on 4/4/24 to see Cold Flame who were an excellent Jethro Tull tribute band, table was reserved as requested. My only concerns are the venue was cold. lt was happy hour and got changed £15 .20 for pint of lager and a double bicardi and diet coke (off the pump,not a can). After happy hour,it is 10%more. I feel this is rather expensive . Also disabled toilets in another bar across the courtyard

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Jenny Miller . 2024-04-06

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Visited on 4-4-24 to see the amazing Jethro Tull tribute band Cold Flame . A great night with friends being entertained by these fabulous talented musicians . A great venue for live music , people mix easily , fab atmosphere love the place ! Looking forward to seeing this band here again and it’s a must night for any Tull fans when they are next playing . Alexander’s keep up the good work and keep giving your support to live music … see you all again soon 😊🎼🍻

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Deborah B . 2024-04-05

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Jamie & the team are fantastic to work with! The acts we provide always love to perform at this venue with friendly, staff and a great atmosphere. Alexanders Live are a venue we love to book acts into. Very professional and a joy to work with.

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Aston Management . 2024-04-02

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We attended ‘The Stumble’ gig 16/3/24. Alexander’s is a great place to see a band. Acoustics are great and so is the intimate atmosphere. Toilet access is ‘ Wetherspoonesque’ upstairs. Not always ideal!. Bar is well stocked and, to be blunt, pricey. Staff work hard and are very helpful and friendly. There’s always a downside to attending gigs and Alexander’s is no different. People talking when the act is on. These people don’t realise that they are shouting to compete with the PA system. Just go outside and allow me to enjoy what I’ve actually paid to hear. Would we go again?. I think so. The management can’t control every eventuality but they could try harder.

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steviemacca . 2024-03-19

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Lovely local bar, live music , fab atmosphere

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Ryan . 2024-03-18

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Lovely night amazing tribute bands great atmosphere xxx

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clare highton . 2024-03-03

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Cosy place with nice staff and beers

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Jason Evans . 2024-03-01

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Alexander's Live is a great venue for experiencing live music. We made our first visit to watch Sad Cafe and we found the atmosphere fantastic. It's an intimate venue where the artists are close up. Well worth a visit.

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John O'Keeffe . 2024-02-24

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It's a standing up venue particularly on gig night. Bar very tight at one particular pinch point but a sign of their popularity

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peter Callaghan . 2024-02-24

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The all experience on the day was great. The venue was clean and warm. It was a small gathering but everyone was friendly. The staff made you feel welcomed and had a good sense of humour which always helps. Great place for entertainment and meeting new friends. 🙂

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Peter Kendall . 2024-02-19

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Great night of comedy, but the compare stole the show.

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Andrew Bull . 2024-02-17

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Ticket in £14 each What a crock of sh*t more people not able to see the band. Double gin and tonic, pint of Madri bull £17 90 Not the best night out in this climate

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Janet K . 2024-02-01

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Attended a comedy night, it was brilliant great acts, great drinks, great venue. Dwffo be back. Thanks

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Rochelle Hill . 2024-01-31

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Fab venue Great friendly staff Very clean

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Dawne Evans . 2024-01-31

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Excellent venue for comedy but the bar not serving whilst entertainment is just a big no no

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M J D . 2024-01-30

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Alexander's is always a cool night out. Depending on what you're into. They got live bands, comedy nights, and them some. They have got a proper bar in the venue but could get a little cramped at times.

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Henry E . 2024-01-28

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Got tickets for the comedy night. Got there 30 mins early and no seats left so had to stand. Obviously had overbooked. Really spoilt the night. If you pay £30 you shouldn't be left with no seat!

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Rachael Sidley . 2024-01-28

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Friendly bar , had a great time at 80s night cheers !

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Lucy Sian . 2024-01-26

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No chairs had to stand all night very expensive drinks paid extra for tickets to be posted andcthey emailed me them no offer of a refund wouldn't go again

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Susan Ramsay . 2024-01-26

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Comedy night on Friday. Excellent location and great comedy

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Lisa Shorthose . 2024-01-25

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Break rhe record were amazing......wine not so good though

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Marie Vernon . 2024-01-05

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Great venue for live music. Friendly staff. Just wish there were more seats!

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Maureen Bewick . 2023-12-18

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Fantastic night, we had a Christmas night out here for work and needless to say we will absolutely be going back!

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Ash Pierce . 2023-12-11

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Really nice venue ,well looked after by staff as in a wheelchair

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David Williams . 2023-11-27

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Free blues music on a Sunday afternoon.

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Clea Wright . 2023-11-20

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Went to see the band The Stumble and they were excellent. All though this is a live music venue it is late drinking bar. Don’t expect an early finish. Start times are approx and all though venue stated 9pm it actually started 9.30pm. The stage is about 6m x 4m and is level with a similar size dance floor. There are two tables on the dance floor side. Beyond the dance floor there are two steps up and the bar area. There are about 4-6 tables in the bar area. It was not full but I imagine it slow getting to the bar if full. There are some additional bar stools on a raised area adjacent the dance floor. The venue is very open about its variable starts and that it’s a late bar. They also warn you if you are seated you may not be able to see the band if busy. I like this as you get what you expect and shouldn’t have complaints. If you all want to drink and can’t walk home expect to get cabs. Last train to the Wirral and Liverpool is 11pm. It’s about 20min walk from Chester station. Check for other areas. Recommend you contact venue before hand to find worse case finish time. I did and they responded quickly from their contact page. They sell real ale at £5 a pint which is more expensive than some other live venues. They had Doom Bar and Chester IPA session ale. The latter lacked any taste. The guest ale wasn’t on.

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Levtour . 2023-11-12

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A nice place and it sees me regularly.. friendly staff and not overly expensive...if I am to be honest its poorly designed in the fact that the venue is a terrible shape and small, and the WC is upstairs and...leaning on the side of Bijou this of course is the fault of the building and not the good people that work there ,who to a man are extremely considerate and professional.

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Tristan Conoley . 2023-11-06

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Had a weekend away in Chester & booked a night at Alexander’s Live as it was comedy night. Wow, absolutely fantastic night. There were 3 different stand ups & all were amazing. I’d recommend this place for a really good evening out.

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darrell bannister . 2023-10-21

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The Live Music nights and security are very good, even though the stage/front area is a bit small. The toilets have been the same for years and could do with a spruce up. I think the drinks at the bar are expensive- I don't think I've ever been charged £4 for tea in Chester (wouldn't like to think how much alcohol is).

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Amanda Derry . 2023-10-15

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Fantastic evening at The Jam tribute.

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Jacqueline Hulme . 2023-10-09

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Great bar that brings much to Chester, comedy nights, gigs, festivals etc

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A Ash . 2023-10-09

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Great bar for live music - from what I seen there different bands play there ! We stumbled upon this place while walking at the city walls ! Just thought will get a drink however this band with senior citizens started playing and hooked us for longer ! They were a breath of fresh air and was very inspirational watching them play and having a laugh!

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nimisha arora . 2023-10-01

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Went to the comedy night. Laughed and drank lots. Great place.

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It's Me . 2023-09-06

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Good place to mix and mingle but as a music venue you look down towards the stage.... So if your at the back or have a disabled table... You can't see.... Only hear... But a lovely venue...

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Ian Burrows . 2023-08-31

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Great night, very friendly & welcoming staff. Great to be able to reserve some seats so my elderly parents didn't have to stand. Thank you. Will be back

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Jane Lucas . 2023-08-21

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Great casual comedy night. Thoroughly enjoyed!

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Julia Laidler . 2023-08-17

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What a wonderful place! A great vibe and an intimate place for cool jazz. Love it.

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Chris Davidson . 2023-08-14

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Great night out,good little venue great tribute act,

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Antony Tayman . 2023-08-12

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I choose this venue to have my Hen do at. The venue had on a LegendBury tribute festival featuring tributes from Red hot chilli peppers,cranberries,artic monkeys,oasis and many more and all were fantastic. The were blessed with just 1 downpour of rain and the rest of day was beautiful. The staff, the organisation of festival was amazing. Highly recommend theses festivals. Many of my friends had never been before and are already booked on for a gig next year.

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Rachel burns . 2023-07-31

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Enjoyed a gig and night out here, good service had all night.

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Pete Malone . 2023-07-31

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attended a wedding hosted there and the location was beautiful. space outdoors. lots of places to avoid rain or just get some shade from the sun. the toilets were decently small but clean.

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Alice * . 2023-07-29

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I loved it here came for the Friday night comedy and Nirvana Tribute. Lovely little place nice big bar

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Sophie Bradley . 2023-07-27

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Fantastic venue, really friendly crowd. We was there to watch nivarna tribute play, and wasn't disappointed the gig was awesome

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Samantha Williams . 2023-07-26

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Amazing atmosphere, with a range of drink options and lovely bar staff! Has an inside and outdoor space, with the opportunity to book the bar itself for events

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Ash Imya . 2023-07-25

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Great venue, good atmosphere. Only drawback was the heat indoors during a live music gig....rain prevented the planned outdoor event. However, Great place

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Jacqui Burdekin . 2023-07-11

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Saw The Liquid Engineers on 1st July. Great venue loved it and great band. Can't wait to go again!!

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Jayne Mathias . 2023-07-07

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Great venue for live music and acts

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Gary Davies . 2023-06-23

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Great music venue with fab outdoor space!

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Robert McLean . 2023-06-12

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Love this place. Great live music and comedy venue. We were only in Chester for 3 nights and spent 2 nights in here.

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Mike Pilkington . 2023-06-11

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Alexander's Live kindly hosted Manleys Solicitors charity quiz night in aid of Adoption Matters on Monday 15th May - from our initial discussions with Jamie regarding our vision for the event, right through to execution, it was seamless. The generosity shown by Jamie for our chosen charity was incredible and for that we are so grateful. The bar staff (Ethan, Shannon, Harry & Kent) all got behind the night and even joined in with the quiz and donations. We could not have asked for more! We look forward to working with you all again and enjoying a long lasting relationship with Alexander's. Thanks all, we'll definitely see you soon!

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Rebekah Booth . 2023-05-17

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Alexander's Live kindly hosted Manleys Solicitors charity quiz night in aid of Adoption Matters on Monday 15th May - from our initial discussions with Jamie regarding our vision for the event, right through to execution, it was seamless. The generosity shown by Jamie for our chosen charity was incredible and for that we are so grateful. The bar staff (Ethan, Shannon, Harry & Kent) all got behind the night and even joined in with the quiz and donations. We could not have asked for more! We look forward to working with you all again and enjoying a long lasting relationship with Alexander's. Thanks all, we'll definitely see you soon!

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Rebekah B . 2023-05-17

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Thank you to all the Team at Alexander's for putting on such a great Tribfest event this weekend - we all had a brilliant time; really high standard of acts, good food, bar prices-minmal queues & good service, lovely outdoor venue and great atmosphere: Really fantastic festival day out!! Very lucky the rain held off (and tip for future festival goers- bring bin bags to sit on the soggy benches!!)

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Charlene E . 2023-05-02

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Nice venue, helpful team and real ale, job's a guddun

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Bob Lee . 2023-04-21

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Great atmosphere live bands friendly staff

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jane gracey . 2023-04-16

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Just back from the U2 experience. Brilliant set of music in a great venue. Decent prices for the drinks and a small but fantastic venue

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Yozza8 . 2023-04-01

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Called in by chance. Chilled vibe with people aged fro 20 through to 70 enjoying the fantastic Keith Singleton and band who were fantastic! And all for free! Real ale was good as well.

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L4786FJdavidb . 2023-03-27

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Small, intimate venue with welcoming bar staff. The Abba tribute band helped us all to relive the Abba vibe!

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Anne Keen . 2023-03-26

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Great venue to see new and upcoming musicians. Always good to see people playing original music and not just covers.

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Andrzej Witkowski . 2023-03-17

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As a open-mic performer, got to the venue @ 7pm, 1st person there with a musical instrument & place was very quiet. When they start to book you in to play around 7:45 ish was informed that I’d be going on @ 11pm!!! How on earth??? Basically they have the same people play week in & week out. If you’re not in the clique don’t waste your time.

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jamiegU6547FW . 2023-03-14

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Loved this place , the atmosphere was electric and yhe band was amazing, but sadly there was some bad things . Theres no downstairs toilet but they did take me to another bar to use theirs . And the prices of their drinks was inconsistent ordered 2 rounds of drinks , exactly the same order and it came to different prices and I heard that mentioned by other people throughout the night.

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Sharon Whittam . 2023-03-11

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It was nice to listen to some live music. There was a smell that was mot nice it was like smelling staggnet water.

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csale73 . 2023-03-06

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Feel Diamond.... Close your eyes and it could have been the real man! Awesome voice, did Neil so proud, acted with serious sensitivity and respect, and reminded us of memorable songs we didn't realise N wrote!

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Tania Simpson . 2023-02-17

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I have now booked two private parties at Alexander’s and they dealt with our needs in such a professional and friendly manner. The Staff were exceptionall with Jamie and Callum going the extra mile, I cannot fault this venue for the staff, the venue itself ( catering for our live band) and without doubt the most fantastic food served to my guests. I would not hesitate to book Alexander’s again for a third time. Huge Thank you to all.

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phill diggory . 2023-02-15

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Came to see Sad Cafe here last night and wasnt sure what to expect of the venue as never been before. It did not disappoint Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and had reserved some seating for us as requested. Great night, great venue, will be back, thankyou :-)

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Sue L . 2023-02-10

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What a load of rubbish for a Sunday lunch would not recommend it to any body for £15.00 every thing was frozen

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Linda Wilkinson . 2023-02-07

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Great live music venue. Zoot Serious were excellent. The event was sold out but was not overcrowded, which made the evening very enjoyable

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Mike Oughton . 2023-02-07

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Went to watch Big Country acoustic session, a great place for live music. Service good at the bar, beer reasonably priced, staff friendly and helpful.

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David Malam . 2023-02-05

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A great place to spend a Sunday afternoon

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Geoff Donaldson . 2023-02-02

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Friendly, intimate venue with good comedy acts.

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Nick CP . 2023-01-30

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Paid good price for tickets for comedy act sat behind a young people who was more interested about talking all the way though it ask them to please be quite and we got abuse staff just looked on bad bad rapore we come every year this time for my birthday but not next year bad experience

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Heatherley Greaves . 2023-01-28

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Saw Adam Rowe perform here on Sun 8th Jan. Lovely venue and bar staff were great

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Alex Bosworth . 2023-01-19

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Nice little place / bar tucked away down a courtyard. Staff were very pleasant and we had a good time. It was set up for a gig in the evening and looked as though it would be good. The gigs advertised looked good and the venue looked cosy. Also plenty of seating outside for summer out the back.

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fiona cropper . 2023-01-04

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Great space for events. Bar staff are friendly and organised.

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Robert Evans . 2022-12-22

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Friendly, great atmosphere. Lots of great acts.

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Tanya Huskisson . 2022-12-16

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Well organised and very funny event. Tickets are well-priced. Very good atmosphere, staff very helpful. No complaints from us.

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Jon P . 2022-12-13

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Such a fantastic place! When we went to Chester for a few days, we kept coming back to this bar. We heard every type of music. Great acts and a great crowd. Loved the open mics.

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R H . 2022-12-05

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Everyone was amazing! The bar staff could not do more than we need them too! Made our night incredible 5 star! Can not wait to return !

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Hannah P . 2022-12-02

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Great venue, with proper beer too.

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Kenton Barker . 2022-11-29

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Quirky chester live music venue

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Terry Corbishley . 2022-11-28

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Went to see Voodoo Room , Hendrix Cream, Clapton cover band tonight. Absolutely fab night. Great venue tucked down a back street. Highly recommended

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Stuart MacGregor . 2022-11-25

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Great little venue for live gigs and comedy. Seats approx 70(?). Nice decor and bar but doesn't sell any dark beer.. sadly.

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Pete Simmons . 2022-11-22

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As always, a great place to pop into for a drink and entertainment.

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Jim Hodgkinson . 2022-11-20

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Always lovely, a little expensive but not a bother.

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Black Slate Media . 2022-11-13

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По средам проводят уроки сальсы! Первый урок для начинающих, второй для продвинутых. Это круто и очень весело😊

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Maryna Dehtiarova . 2022-11-08

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