The Victoria Pub in Cheshire West and Chester - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We were visiting Chester and called in The Victoria with a view to maybe having some lunch…. We order our drinks at the bar and sat at a table opposite, we then realised there was an overwhelming smell and unfortunately it was urine, I don’t know if we were by the toilets or not but it was very obvious. We moved tables but unfortunately the smell followed. The glasses were dirty, the beer wasn’t pleasant even though they advertise cask mark outside. Due to our experience we left and did not eat, not a great experience and will never return.

Good little pub for a drink in Chester. Plenty of drinkers in which says it all. Lots of choice and helpful staff to help you choose!

Expensive pub £10.40! for a pint of fosters lager shandy & a lemonade on a Wednesday afternoon outrageous went to the Watergate pub in the evening much nicer

Great food, but not a great choice on the menue but what sandwiches we had were excellent and good value for money plenty on the plate.

Traditional pub in the heart of Chester. Good prices and lovely food. Staff really friendly and helpful too. Off your like chain pubs with Bo atmosphere and no character is not for you. If you're old school like me then it will be right up your street

Old English pub,what you would expect form Chester. Called in on a Wednesday evening about 6-30 and stopped serving 7-15 despite at least 15 customers coming in wanting to be served . Pint of bitter and half pint of cider almost £8. Lovely building nice staff,mainly for tourists and weekend visitors. I think most locals will give it a miss and visit the Boot or Wetherspoons.

Overpriced beer, £5.20 for a pint of Fosters, an average lager, £3.20 for half a Strongbow, an average cider. Not been in there for circa 15 years, be longer before I go back. Totally lost track of reality with their pricing, needless to say it was empty!!

Staff were pleasant. Food was average. The toilets were disgusting. Had I have been before we had eaten we wouldn't have stayed. Gross.

Just like to say 1st August 2024 evening time, for a drink and Hannah was brilliant on the bar very friendly and helpful. I would advise that you try this pub it has a great atmosphere, very spacious. Loved been here, drinks are lovely and reasonably priced. Definitely recommend. Thanks again Jimmy Taylor and the three amigos. Ha ha

Disappointed that we could not have lunch here. We were told food orders were not being taken (a large group had just been given their meals), then as we sat having a drink other people were being told 30 min wait until ordering then 30 min wait for food. Drinks were fine, came back later in the evening for few more drinks and to experience the courtyard at night

We had the John smiths. £5.15 a pint and it was sour. We only went there for a bit of nostalgia and I wish we hadn't .The whole place was grim and grubby.

Was on a day trip I to Chester, I like to find somewhere different to have a drink and food instead of the run of the mill places. Pooped in for lunch. Wasn't disappointed, good ale, good food and the staff were nice too. Don't expect the Ritz though, but a very good boozer on my opinion.

Taking advantage of a sunny day, we ventured to Chester from the Wirral area. My friend said that he used to study in Chester and often came to "The Victoria" pub when he was a teenager. So we went, and had lunch here. The food was good, the staff were friendly and the server was quite fast. And the price was not as expensive as most places in Chester. Though it's quite small, it has a snuggish feel about it. It brings back a lot of memories for my friend, as for myself it was my first time being here.

Not been here for years, still the same as I remember it from living in Chester. Great locals always friendly & chatty. Good selection of Beers and atmosphere is A1 *****

Lovely old pub with great atmosphere, lovely food and really helpful friendly staff

We didn't eat here. Spent the late hours there drinking. The staff were quick to serve you and very friendly. The singer was amazing - definitely would go again when next in Chester.

Asked for Sauvignon Blanc got Lambrini. Rip off

Brilliant pub with lovely staff. We aren’t local but have been to Chester twice for a weekend away and both times ended up in this pub and honestly both times the staff have been so friendly. Will always come here for a drink when we are in Chester

Oh dear! We approached the Victoria Pub from the rear as it looked traditional & very welcoming. The beer and wine was fine, alas that is were the positives end. The interior is tatty and dirty. Gents toilets a disgrace. The music (via a laptop or similar) went from loud to louder, then down to low suddenly back to louder etc, with staff adjusting the volume depending on their taste or choice. No atmosphere whatsoever. We noted without exaggeration at least 33% of people entering, leaving within seconds...I don't blame them. Our first and last visit.

Food was ok. A mistake with our order but the lady behind the bar sorted it out and also gave us a complimentary drink on the house for the mix up which was good of them.

1 Double JD & Coke and 1 Double Disaronno & Coke, £20.90!!

5 STAR PUB , food really is so nice and the price for Chester is really good value . Sunday dinner is amazing and theres plenty of it . Tina and Ryan served us ,both full of fun again. Phill the Chef cooks amazing food and if you needed anything just ask and he will do his best to please as always . We have been going to this pub for years and you get to know the staff and other customers who mostly friendly . The pub is very old , one of the oldest pubs in Chester so you do have to give this old Lady some appreciation on how long this pub has been going and still one of the busiest pubs around on weekends . I have seen a few bad reviews but honestly , its a Listed Building , the food is at a very reasnable price and tastes great. Theres so many places now in Chester that are mostly double the price of here . Keep the good work up guys ,because we really do appreciate it . Roy and Michele

Not tried the food.beer good card board glasses dreadful

Fantastic old world pub great atmosphere and cracking pint of neck oil served in a lovely glass , hic 😄

OldSkool pub , friendly bar staff, beer prices reasonable 👍👍

£5.20 fosters must be dearest pub in Chester . Place needs a deep deep clean . Decor hasn't changed in 30 years very run down & tired. Oh and on Chester Races prices are increased with plastic glasses " The clues are there "

Not impressed at all. Bought our drinks from the bar sit down and two security lady’s, come over aggressively tells my mate for her to go with them. So she does on her own! We originally thought they must just wanted to talk, but no they removed her from the premises, on her own. luckily I demanded that we go with her. The security guards didn’t let us know what was happening and literally nothing happened to warrant that behaviour. They was just going to leave her outside not allowed to come back to her friends, just on her own, it could of ended very badly. women security guards didn’t think how it may be dangerous to remove a girl on her own without letting there friends know where she’s gone. they should of just refused us service because we spent money in there on a round of drinks that we couldn’t even finish because they decided to target her. supposedly she was removed for abusing a male member of staff… again she was with us the whole time so how on earth that apparently happened she’s 5ft 3, for gods sake. 😂 Disgusting. Definitely just wanted our money and then get us out. A refund should have been offered or again simply don’t serve us. In total there was 10 of us, with partners apart from the girl that got removed who was on her own (probably easy target to bully her)

The toilets are a health hazard! No joke! They are discusting!! It's a real shame because the pub is lovely, a really lively place to spend a few hours on a Saturday night; but spend a penny at your peril!!!

Stumbled across this place and it was a great find. Lovely to see a traditional old boozer still a thing.

Came across the pub by chance. Had a lovely lunch. I had the ploughman's lunch which was excellent and filling. My wife had chicken curry which she really enjoyed. Food cooked fresh and found the staff pleasant

Went here for a bite to eat at 6pm and it was closed and no lights

Came on a sunday for a roast and it didn’t disappoint. I got chicken with my roast and it was all delicious. The roast was £11.95 and for that price I got so much more than I expected, I also asked for extra gravy and they were definitely not shy like other places. The staff were lovely and always made sure to check back and to accommodate me.

London prices for drinks! Over £8 for a pint of IPaa and half a pepsi. Pub looks a bit tired and was a bit grubby. We definitely didn't stay for a second drink.

Worst drinks and toilets in chester

Having read great reviews,I ordered steak pie with chips.When it arrived it was a bowl of steak chunks in gravy with a tiny little square of shortcrust rock hard pastry on top not covering anything .How this passes as a pie I don't understand .service was good and steak was nice but definitely not a pie I'm sorry to say.

What a great little pub like going back in time

Nice little, very old pub in the centre of Chester, with loads of history. Just had the 1 drink as it was closing, told can continue to use pub behind not sure what. Polite staff, IPA was not greatest beer I've had.

Lovely pub but shocking customer service from the young lad behind the bar. Decided to shove his basked into an elderly customer rather than ask him to politely move or even assist him in opening a door (as we did earlier on for another member of staff). Referred to the customers as ‘bro’ when questioned why he couldn’t politely ask us to move. Really shame that the one young lad lets the rest of the staff down.

Called in here as we had visited before. It's a lovely pub, we ordered lunch which was really nice. What really let the place down was the language from a female member of staff talking to people who were obviously regulars. I am not a prude, but I was shocked by the language coming from her mouth, it was was vile. Totally oblivious to her surroundings and people trying to enjoy their lunch. I was not deliberately listening in but she was that loud you couldn't help but hear her. Definitely let the place down, maybe just be aware of where you are.

Great pub always full with fantastic atmosphere

Absolute disgusting place . Full of rude arrogant people staff very rude doorstaff an absolute joke never been in such a dump in my life and iv been in alot of places

Amazing time, staff were lovely, food was great, a little late because of a technical error but they gave us 4 free drinks to make up for it 10/10 would go again

What a gem of a place ...we came on a Saturday afternoon . The building itself is old and lovely very cosy. The staff were amazing and friendly and dancing to the music on occasion..its a place id like to work . We will be back

Best pub for atmosphere , friendly staff, always a fun filled weekend too x

Great little pub on the rows super location friendly and exquisite

Hi everyone , I don’t go to pubs very often but I think this service just changed my mind! I was served by beautiful young man called Nick I think? With longer light brown hair and he was funny helpful and knowledgeable. I’ll definitely come back. Thank you for making my experience extraordinary!

We went to the Victoria for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and the place was busy, we managed to get a table. I had fish and chips my wife had steak pie and my daughter had the chicken burger. The food was proper pub food and we were all happy with the portion we were served. Prices were good and The staff were friendly and efficient, and we left happy enough

For year's it's been a great meeting place in Chester

Can never fault any aspect of this place, lovely bar staff, great atmosphere throughout the day and evening. Regulars and newcomers are all made to feel welcome. Pity I can only give it 5 stars really.

If you’re visiting Chester and want to experience a great British pub in experience with a friendly and fun atmosphere I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Nice cosy pub. Great atmosphere.

Lovely pub with a cracking atmosphere! Went before Christmas and it was really a great place to have some wine and rest for a bit!

My friends and I stayed at the Commercial hotel on the shared courtyard, so called in for a couple.if drinks. We were served by Nick and Hayden. What great service, both were chatty and engaging and did everything they could to ensure we enjoyed our time there. Nick even popped to the shops and asked if we wanted anything. #aboveandbeyond Definitely will return Gerrie and Shirley

Lovely old fashioned pub had warm welcome on both days cosy and warm clean and reasonable price drinks thanks for making us so welcome

Staff training required. Before clearing, wait until all guests at the table have finished eating. And that also means they are not chewing their last mouthful. Do not take plates whilst others are eating. I did not pull the member of staff up on this today, because it's lack of training. I did at one time think she was going to get the cloth and spray and clean the table before we had left!! My eyes said no.

Just love the atmosphere of this place. The owners make sure you have a good time. Haven't eaten here for a long while but when I did the food is just lovely, delicious x

A truly genuine British pub experience with roots dating back to 1269. As business travelers, my colleague and I, both from Sweden, visited The Victoria for a few beers on the last evening of our stay, and both the atmosphere and staff were fantastic. Well worth a visit!

Was told it was 1 hour wait Christmas music to loud couldn't order any food toilets a mess broken tiles didn't eat went to a nice pub down the road wouldn't recommend it not for me very disappointing 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨sandwiches done wrong complaints when I went

Was looking for somewhere different to have lunch while on a day trip, and chose this traditional pub tucked away on the upper level of one of Chester's Rows, close to the Cross. Climbed a steep flight of steps to get to it, but there is a more accessible entrance round the back, through a little square behind St Peter's Church. The Victoria is Chester's oldest pub and the interior reflects this, full of olde-worlde atmosphere and charm with its low wooden beams, quirky layout and stained glass windows. Some lovely pictures of old Chester on the walls. There's a cosy parlour with a big TV screen and a beer garden that strangely sits on a paved over graveyard. The only letdown was the toilets, very cramped and in need of renovation. There's a well stocked bar with a good choice of ales, but I ordered a nice Merlot to drink with my meal. The barman was friendly and hospitable, and I was served straight away. The menu offered a pleasing selection of classic pub meals, sandwiches and ciabattas. Ordered the homemade beef lasagne with garlic bread and salad. The lasagne was hot, good quality lean meat with no gristle, and the salad was very fresh. Generous helpings too. Great convivial atmosphere once the pub filled up! Overall a satisfying lunch experience.

The Vic has possibly one of the best atmospheres in Chester. The staff and owners are amazing and so friendly. This bar is a must for anyone out in Chester over the weekend's.

Oldest pub in Chester. Nice for a drink in afternoon But Music way to loud in evening

Lovely little pub , tucked away easy to miss in Chester you must always look up.well worth a visit

We stopped over for a drink as it’s one of the oldest pubs in Chester. The service was friendly. Drinks are cheap too. They had 2 shots for £6 which was cheap. It was a bit early but thought it was a good deal.

Excellent local, great atmosphere very good home made food. Friendly staff. Go give the place a visit you'll enjoy it.

I have never experienced rude staff and bouncers like it! Had a great day at the races with a group of couples, walked in here, place had a foul smell, staff attitude was disgusting. Lady bouncer with glasses needs to have a serious word with herself. Ruined our night. Advised at all costs!!!!!

It's a wonderfully historic pub with character, but the food wasn't good. I had a burger but it turned out to be the cheapest, thinnest, most aenemic type of burger I've seen in a long time. A complete disappointment.

Used to be good until they got DJs in who think they are good at DJing but actually kill the atmosphere and dancing with naff music. Here's a tip: at 11 o'clock ish, all you have to do is stick some bangers on. Stop trying to be clever. You ruin it. Shame

Warm on a summer day but the staff were excellent; Bridie was help with local info too.

Very Busy after chester races, still no problem getting served. Great atmosphere.

Best cottage pie I've had for sometime. Happily go back shame it's so far from where I live 😔

Popped in for a bite to eat and a pint. We were not disappointed. A decent menu on offer, we went for corned beef and pickle and a round of cheese and onion. We were offered some chips and we did not refuse. A bit of chat with the locals then our food was delivered. Really tasty food and a decent pint. The pub was filling up so we gave our seats to a family looking for seating. Next time we are in Chester needing lunch we shall visit here.

This place is very much old olddee world dee sort of place but great for families and a like very polite and friendly and lovely staff can not do enough for you as you ate there and great value for your money

On a day trip to Chester, we decided on a pub lunch and found The Victoria Pub just next to the High Cross. The pub layout was traditional, with low ceilings, thick wooden beams, and uneven floors. It had a unique atmosphere. There was no welcome, as such. I asked where we could sit, and I was told, pleasantly enough, by a rushed member of staff. Despite this, the staff, overall, were kind and helpful. I ordered a traditional lunch of cod, chips, and mushy peas, with a side of “crusty” bread, while my wife had steak and ale pie and chips, with a side of onion rings. After a short wait, the orders arrived. The chips were a good size, a reasonable amount, and tasted good. The mushy peas were sweet and tasty (I hope they were homemade). The fish was nice; however, the batter was quite greasy, meaning the fish itself didn’t “crumble” - it was a bit moist. Although it appeared to be a good size, it was disappointing to cut 2 or 3 cm from the end before eventually getting to the fish. Two slices of bread were included but were not from a crusty loaf. For my wife, again, there were a good amount of chips. The steak and ale pie may need redefining as I don’t think “pie” is the right word. It arrived in a traditional steak and ale pie dish - the meat was nice; however, it got lost in the vast amount of gravy that was in the dish, which also made it difficult to eat with a knife and fork. I think the qualification for it to be a pie was the thin, dry rectangle of pastry laid on top of the gravy. The onion rings were from a frozen pack rather than being made fresh. Overall, we weren’t looking for supreme quality. We wanted a pub lunch to see us through the journey home, and that’s what we got. For that, it’s suitable.

Wir sind im Victoria eingekehrt weil uns das urige Ambiente sehr gefallen hat. Unser Essen war sehr gut und das Bier konnte man sogar vor der Bestellung testen. Wir wurden außergewöhnlich freundlich bedient und haben sogar vom dem leckeren Mangochutney etwas mitbekommen.

very good atmosphere, drinks are very small and very pricey for their size. 6,7 pounds ish for a small 150ml plastic cup! I understand the current situation but that's just daylight robbery. but other than that very good, was also overcharged for a drink should have been £6 got charged about £10 somehow for the same drink.

Tipical English pub furnished as from begining of 20th century, delicious dishes and beer available at afordable prices. Must get used to it that orders are taken only at the bar 😊🍲🍻

Lorna behind the bar was so attentive and couldn’t have done more for us. The food was served quickly, it was hot, well priced for what you get and very, very nice. The beef in the pie melted in your mouth.

Lovely little pub food was great , the staff were fantastic and welcoming. I have been past this place many a time and thought I would pay it a visit this time glad I did would definitely come back again.

Always a fun place to visit on a night out

This was a lovely pub. The bar staff were talkative and helpful. The roast beef and the potatoes were to die for. We got offered fresh ham and it was lovely!!! It was an overall great experience!

Really like the Vic proper pub nice court yard area

Found by accident and I'm so glad!! A very warm welcome from the staff,super helpful with seating and ordering,food was better than expected and priced reasonably.ill be back without doubt. Well done to all staff!!!

What a find, went there on off chance and so glad we did. Barman was friendly and welcoming, managed to squeeze us in even though the kitchen was almost closing. We had lovely food; paté, garlic mushrooms, lamb shank, and lasagne, typical pub food done...

Great little pub superb food nice staff and good atmosphere

Excellent place with friendly staff

This pub is filthy Sunday lunch Is absolutely disgusting stay away plenty of other places to eat in Chester avoid at all cost

Have been here a few times and every time has been excellent, but this I’m, OMG will never go back. Went there for the races on 01.07.23 to have a drink or two. My husband was waiting to be served for about 15 minutes, someone...

Rude staff, slow service Sworn and shouted at for asking how long it would take to get served . Then threatened by the female bar staff saying “I finish at 6 see you then “ terrible service . I understand they were busy but if...

Beautiful building. Clean and friendly, what more can you ask for.

Dirty filthy pub and toilets. Unprofessional manageress shocking customer service. Always check you bill and change.

Nice cosy pub for a quiet drink

Lovely old pub right in the centre of chester lovely staff especially Lorna who made us feel very welcome

Amazing quality pub food and excellent service. We had the paté and Samosas as starters which were both a good size portion on their own, yet also included salad. Quality and taste were amazing. Unfortunately one of the mains we ordered had run out (lasagne) so we both had the steak and ale pie. We were given a free pint as the lack of lasagne wasn't discovered until after we had ordered. When the mains arrived we noticed the generous portions and wished we hadn't eaten the salad before. Upon tasting the pie we instantly regretted not leaving more space in our stomachs for more. Delicious! Thoroughly recommend 😎

Popped in on Friday night around 7pm and this place was rocking!! Great atmosphere in the courtyard. Music was great and there was a real party atmosphere.

Historic pub with friendly staff and a retro playlist of bangers from the 80s and 90s. Perfect for passing a few hours on a rainy Sunday.

Traditional pub which I love, visited The Victoria few years back while visiting in Chester, this was my second visit, service & food good...

Great place to have a beer and make friends!

Nice pub, lovely staff, prices ok, would go again.

I cannot believe that these people have the gaul to run this so called establishment! No excuses, you were in a pandemic so you could’ve cleaned and repaired the toilets that haven’t been cleaned or repaired for years - not fit for human attendance **...

Bouncers especially the woman was discounting Told me I was drunk and had to leave I wanted an answer and the other two bouncers was threats I g to me to leave . Will never step foot in there again We had a great day...