Prohibition in Cheshire West and Chester

Fantastic cocktails, with awesome atmosphere

Latest review 2024: Recently service seems to have slightly improved and we had an enjoyable evening. We got our drinks in a reasonable time but had to remind the server that we were waiting on water and snacks. We had an enjoyable time. Another review 2024: Prohibition used to be one of our favourite venues, but lately it feels far more "mainstream" and less exclusive. This means that it accepts rowdy, loud parties that don't respect the "speak-easy" theme that's intended. We waited over 20mins to receive our drinks and snacks, and didn't receive (but were charged for) items on our bill. Previous review from 2020: One of our Chester favourites for a brilliant cocktail (or three or four or too many). Nice vibes, quite high prices but they reflect the quality and service.

Hands down the best hidden gem we’ve found. We visit Chester every year and will make sure we pop in for a cocktail on every visit from now on. Oliver was the perfect host, see you next year ❤️

1st time here on the 9th Nov and would be going back. Staff were 100%. Really enjoyed it.

Great drinks, lovely atmosphere. Can be hard to find if you don't know where to look. Would recommend going here if you're in Chester. Recommend getting the smith and western cocktail.

10/10 bar, the guys are knowledgeable, the drinks are fantastic. The service is perfct.

14/09/24: loved the experience. It was everything a Speakeasy should be. However, i felt very let down by some of the clientele that was permitted entrance. One chap insisted on asking the waiter if he was gay and then continued to quiz him, and then turned to my friend and I who and equally pursued the same line of questioning. It was only appropriate to shut him down. On another table, an extremely drunk lady could not contain her noise and loudness! Very disappointing! I can only add that the cocktails were very good though and the barman very knowledgeable!

Staff are very friendly, the atmosphere and drinks are fabulous

Absolutely fabulous staff. Very knowledgeable and willing to help our requests, however peculiar. It remains a top bar in Chester

Unfortunately last couple visits have been below average, which is a shame as my first visit was a good experience, I am will to improve the score and edit the review if improvements are made, service had been unmotivated and dull and atmosphere seems to have dropped considerably, which I'd very unfortunate, I would honestly recommend another bar on the street at this moment in time.

wonderful place, staff are always lovely

Really nice atmosphere, delicious drinks. Nice Speakeasy. Would recommend.

Possibly could of walked past without knowing wer it was. Bt was a planned trip amougsted others. On arrival the door staff wee brilliant and welcoming. The whole experience from start to finish was awesome. The atmosphere was brilliant. The surroundings wer brilliant the staff wer amazing and knowledgeable about the the drinks the wer advising us to have. The service was top notch. We planned just to stop for 1 drink bt spent the whole night ther. I would give the experience 10/10. This place is a must when visiting Chester. I think we ate them out of cheese and pickles after washing them dwn with 5-6 cocktails each. Could not of asked for a better night.

Dom made us the BEST espresso martini. I won’t reveal his secret you’ll have to go and find out for yourself x The vibe was class, so chill and cool, exactly the type of place you want to escape to in the middle of Chester x

Brilliant drinks bar, the black forest is perfect!

Ailis provided us with amazing service, serving us some stunning and beautiful drinks. Her attention to detail was amazing. Ailis served attention grabbing drinks with exceptional service. She offered to shine our shoe, which was very kind, and in our opinion she should be paid 3-5x her current rate. She had great banter and catered to us with the best of service. Cant recommend better for a chester evening

Wonderful atmosphere and bartenders that genuinely enjoy the craft of drink making.

Chesters hidden bar. What a gorgeous place. The staff were so attentive and friendly this included the doorman who is the first person you see before going in the bar so friendly. The bar itself is beautiful and unique. Lovely relaxing atmosphere I honestly didn't want to leave. We had several cocktails from their great menu which were all delicious. Definitely worth a visit if in chester

Great place to visit. Great atmosphere, friendly , lots of quirky things like the bookcase as a hidden door . Old fashioned menus, lots drinks to choose from...if you can get in

Cool cocktail place with good vibe and good music

Dom and Oliver were amazing, great suggestions for drinks. Amazing atmosphere and decoration. Definitely a must see, couldn't recommend it more.

Amazing place! Themeing was spot on. LOVED the newspapers and cannot wait to come back.

Think it is the most cool and relaxed bar in Chester. It's a must especially for couples. Very unique menu and set in 1920s style. Highly recommend

Enjoyed the theme, waiter got wrong order, bill was incorrect but fixed quickly. More of a novelty than a genuin establishment

Really disappointed. Walked in and was very excited, decor really good. Whisky not available and very small quantity despite the price. Waited 15mins for the bill, wouldn't return, disappointing novelty

Waiting for the proper czech Absinthe to be available

Hard to find by design but so glad we did. Great cocktails, brilliant aesthetic and made some friends.

A little on the expensive side and but the service team was really spot on when dealing with drunk idiots?

Great find never knew it was there

Quirky atmosphere, gets very busy 😃

God knows were this place is i came all way from wigan been looking forward to checking this place out but couldnt find it.knocked on the door number 66 were we thought it was but nothing even though it said it was open,very dissapointed

Love this secret bar! The atmosphere is so cool here and the drinks are amazing! The furniture and decor add so much character too! Highly recommend.

Great atmosphere. Love the newspaper menus.

Great cocktails served well in a really atmospheric place. What's not to love?!

Wow… a fantastic cocktail bar created with the history of alcohol prohibition. Hidden within offices on Watergate Street and when you walk inside you absorb the feeling of illegal alcohol drinkers back in this historical period. A large menu of a variety of different drinks… all with a story behind them. When you visit Chester, then you need pop in here.

We came here for drinks on a Monday evening but even then the tables were full. The atmosphere was brilliant and the cocktails were amazing.

Speakeasy pub best vodka and lemonade in Chester.

Loved this little secret bar! Great atmosphere - very helpful friendly staff! Fabulous cocktails!

Beautiful drinks and friendly staff always greet you at the door and seat you. For the best experience, try to go there at a quiet time for a nice atmosphere. Though they sometimes do have live music at busier times! Edit: Just wanted to add for caution. If you suffer from a PEANUT ALLERGY, be aware that the pretzels contain peanut butter. ⚠️

They've captured the atmosphere of a Speakeasy from the prohibition era. Absolutely fantastic; their old fashioned (and festive old fashioned) were awesome. Best I've had. They also have rarer drinks like a 15 year old Pappy van Winkle bourbon for example. Plenty of choice from Bourbons and Whiskeys to Gins and Vodkas. People saying it's tough to find... it's not sign posted, but, all you need to do is find Lono Cove and its signage, go up the steps to the door with 66 on it, prohibition is on your right.

A really great place for cocktails in Chester. I had the Nitti Gritti and would definitely recommend it especially if you like spicy drinks

An absolute hidden gem, came to find this wonderful place last night and were treated to the most fantastic service, from every member of staff but a special mention to Oliver who was the most incredibly attentive person whilst still running the fast paced bar smoothly. My partner and I were fortunate enough to be sat at the bar and had the opportunity to chat with staff and watch as these incredible cocktails were being made. We never had to wait for any drinks, all of which were impecably crafted. The atmosphere of the whole place was inviting yet made you feel like you were stepping through time. I couldn't pick my favourite cocktail as they were all sublime! A fantastic experience, fantastic service, fantastic cocktails! we will be back!

Love this little speakeasy. It's quite difficult to find unless you know where to look (hint, go up the white steps and the door is at the end). The decor is unique trying to keep in with the American prohibition era. The drinks are lovely and our bartender Oliver was very considerate and hospitable.

Great atmosphere. Terrific cocktails.

Great spot, hard to find but once you do it's hard to leave

Excellent moment passé ici. Les cocktails les plus originaux sont plus chers mais parfaitement maîtrisés. Les plus simples ne sont pas plus chers qu'ailleurs. Décor et musique très sympa.

Wasn't too sure what to expect here, but wow. So glad we tried it. The lighting, the atmosphere, the decor, even the menus are superb. What a place

Every single member of staff is so friendly and helpful, great atmosphere and the drinks were lovely

This place was absolutely great, it took me and my partner a while to figure out how to get in but it was well worth it, the cocktails were great and staff were very friendly, we will definitely be here again

Very cool hidden bar in Chester

Great experience, absolutely gorgeous cocktails and fantastic service, VERY trained, lovely staff! Xx

You didn’t hear it from me, but there’s a lovely hidden bar where those booze bans won’t get you down… Amazing high-concept cocktails, passionate staff, and a casually exclusive atmosphere make this an unmissable place on the Chester bar scene.

Fantastic atmosphere. It's a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. Atmosphere is great watching bartenders mix your cocktails.

Popped in for the last drinks of our night out, it was very nice there.

Ssssssshhhhh this place doesn't exist. Okay, it does and it's very nice. Sneak up those steps, give the door a magic knock and you should be greeted with a very warm welcome and taken to a table to be seated. The Cocktail menu is pretty comprehensive, so I'm sure you will find something nice to sip whilst you enjoy the ambience and your evening. I recommend the Old Fashioned personally, it's fantastic!

By far thee best cocktail bar in Chester. Been visiting every time we’re in the city , for several yrs now never disappoints. The surefire signs of a good cocktail bar is NO 2 for 1 rubbish and also there’s absolutely no worries about going of the grid , they’ll make you anything you desire… superb

Amazing atmosphere & fabulous cocktails 🍸

The Lads responded to my cries of help , they charged up my Phone and served cocktails from heaven

Very authentic and a great menu.

Once we found it, we were trying to look through the door and it was opened just a crack we were welcomed by Mark and shown to a table. At first it's very dark until your eyes become accustomed. The atmosphere was great, 1920s speak easy vibe with great blues music mixed with jazz etc. Mark gave us a rundown of the cocktails and made recommendations. I had the Banana foster and a black forest. Both were delicious. Going back tonight for another drink! Highly recommended!

Loved it , atmosphere was great , customer service was excellent and the cocktails were lush!!! Black Forest oh my 😍

Amazing experience it's a must try if you can find the secret watering hole

Absolute Gem hidden away fantastic place we'll worth a visit if you can find it 🤣

Great atmosphere, drinks reasonably priced and strong. Friendly staff.

Really good vibes and drinks, would definitely return when in Chester, especially as we now know where it's hidden. Would highly recommend the Black Forest cocktail it was amazing 🙂

Didn't really enjoy the atmosphere. Drinks and staff really nice. But felt a bit sleazy in there.

Fabulous little find. Cocktails very tasty and unusual

Great find when we found it, excellent staff.

Nicely tucked away but still gets all the attention. Went here and tried two cocktails each with my wife. We were lucky enough to have seats available right away, but expect a 15 to 20 mins wait if you arrive later without reservation. The choice of cocktails is ample, with something for everyone's taste. If you're out in Chester for the weekend, this should definitely be on your list of places to visit.

Great little find and great staff 👍 fab 👌

Chester da gördüğüm oldukça enteresan bir mekan. Gizlenmiş sadece bilenlerin gittiği bir yer. Müzik sesi rahatsız etmiyor benim orda olduğum süre de caz ve Blues agarlikli bir liste vardı. Muizk seviyesi yanındakine duyabilecek ama yan masa da konuşulanları duyamayacagin bir seviyede. Kokteyl fiyatları 9 pound dan başlıyor ama çok keyifli ve zengin bir kokteyl menüsü var. Ben çok beğendim. Tavsiye ediyorum.

Great place, very cool and the drinks were lovely.

Great place! Went out of their way to accommodate us. Drinks are pricey at between £9 and £18 and it's a shame they don't do complimentary nibbles but overall a great fun place to spend an hour or two.

A hidden Chester Gem. What a great evening. Will be back

Fabulous & Quirky place for a quiet drink or get rat arsed.. I've done both. 🤗🤗 Excellent service 👏 Definitely worth a visit

THE BEST! Drinks are outstanding, and they do the best old fashioned I've ever had and keep coming back for.

Loved this place so quirky. Great cocktails 👌. Will go back when in Chester again

Hidden treasure a must to visit

Really cool place, great drinks

Amazing. I was absolutely in my element here, the atmosphere is fantastic. Apparently it used to be a bit more 'immersive', but with a bit of imagination you can easily take yourself back to the 20's. The service was fantastic and the cocktails were great - thanks very much to the chaps behind the bar and for our parting gift. Wishing you all the best - we'll definitely be back.

Great menu of drinks. Nice venue, intimate.

WOW what an incredible experience! Prohibition is secreted away at the top of a flight of stairs, the doors close behind you and you enter a darkened room where you are seated at a table and handed your cocktail menu, hidden in the centre of a hardback copy of Lady Chatterley's lover. The atmosphere is fantastic with blues music playing gently in the background and a cocktail mixer who is out of this world with precision and craftsmanship. Absolutely could not recommend Prohibition highly enough ⭐🍹🍸

MAYBE the best hidden bar in Chester

Very nice little place, quirky and period correct. The drinks were good and the staff were friendly

One of the best bars in Chester, friendly staff and superb drinks

Fabulous little bar, very authentic. Definitely worth a visit.

One of the most amazing bars ive been too l. They will mix you a drink that you simply want

Great cocktails and knowledgeable staff who are willing to answer any questions and recommendations. Also great music, will be visiting again when I am next in Chester :)

Smal, intermit cocktail bar 🍹 great place for drinks

Nice welcoming cocktail bar, great service

Great experience, good cocktails. Had a fab time thanks 😊

It literally felt like being transported to the 20s or a Peaky Blinders set! One-of-a-kind experience (and tasty cocktails)

Cool vibes, good service and great drinks. Definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting.

Loved the place, best old fashioned in Chester

2nd visit to this amazing little bar. Cocktails are top notch and different to any high street chain. Staff know their stuff and knowledgeable on every ingredient. Looking forward to next years visit

Brilliant speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked away in the rows. Drinks not cheap but the staff are ace and really know their stuff.

Always excellent service in a fantastic location

Lovely cocktail restaurant, service was excellent and really made us feel special. Staff were extremely knowledgeable about the whole menu. The theme was really fun and it was a lovely experience all round

Fantastic atmosphere - went for a few drinks with my brother and his girlfriend and we had a great time. We were all super impressed with the vibe and the (strong) cocktails!

Excellent. What a great idea! Very authentic. Definitely worth a visit. If you can find it !