The Waiting Room Bar & Lounge in Cheshire West and Chester

Fantastic bar just to wait in and the rest of the hotel looks lovely.

Perfect place to grab a pint and snack before the train. Doombar cask ale, enough said. Pair it up with a few small plates and can’t go wrong. 5 minutes later you are on the train. Good spot.

We arrived in Chester by train and were a little too early to book in at the Premier Inn just up the road . It was a scorching day so we took refuge out of the sun in The Waiting Room at The Queen . It looks a little shabby from outside and it was very very quiet. The staff were very nice and the more you looked round the place the more appealing it became . We had a simple lunch which was lovely . A quick visit to use the facilities revealed the rest of the main hotel which looked like a little gem and very grand , although faded . I'd have no hesitation in popping in again for a drink or a bite to eat .

Lovely quiet spot to enjoy a drink and a good quality light lunch quickly served. Pleasant old fashioned ambience.

Nice environment to relax and enjoy two for one drinks in the afternoon from Monday through to Thursday, between three and five o’clock.really. Comfortable seating to sink into.

Situated in the picturesque Queens hotel directly opposite Chester Railway Station The waiting room evokes a time gone by when travelers on the Railway would have awaited departure The original partition between 1st and 2nd Class travelers exists The main bar is a large and spacious bar the snug is served via a small access panel The food is typically bar food mainly burgers , Sandwiches etc but is freshly cooked and perfectly nice The Waiting room is a stylish and elegant place to drink or dine

I arrived too early to check in at the hotel, so I settled down in the bar and enjoyed a late lunch and some good cider whilst I did a bit of work.

Quick drink in here on the way back to the train station, which is opposite this bar. Nicely set up, background music and good service.

I’ve been to the Waiting Room 2 or 3 times over the last couple of months, but on Saturday afternoon around 14:30, we found the doors to be locked. We could see plenty of people inside, so I can only assume it was a private function. Okay, well, if you are going to hold private functions and lock the doors, then maybe put up a sign on the door saying so ?

Best time to go is when he is OFF DUTY The girls their were polite and great.you dont go into a quiet Hotel bar to be subject to some guy thinking he is an off stage comedien very poor one too

Was staying in hotel and had a few drinks when we arrived and a night cap before bed. Lovely atmosphere

really busy pub lots of xmas partys in the day we went and people waiting for trains but good atmosphere and good pub prices large beer gardens

Really good and steeped in history. However it is quite small and can fill quickly . The food is fine as are the staff .

We had a meal on our first day. The meal was very good and served quickly. Good menu. Very pleasant place to relax

Evening dinner to avoid crowded train. Right opposite the station it's a good place to wait. Food is ok but on the expensive side.

Enjoyed an afternoon drink in the bar, staff very friendly. Nice atmosphere with travel memorabilia to fit in with the theme of the old station waiting room.

El bar del Hallmark Queen Hotel cuenta con una cómoda zona de comedor y con muebles de bar tradicionales. Tienen un buen menú y recomendaría la tortilla para el almuerzo, que tiene una montaña de sabrosas papas fritas involucradas (!) El personal del bar es excelente, conocedor del menú y amable. Si viaja solo, puede conversar si no están ocupados. Y sí, también tienen alcohol si usted es un conductor o simplemente está reduciendo su alcohol.

The bar serves drinks and coffee as well as food and is a relaxing and comfortable place to enjoy a drink.

A great bar to relax in on an evening. Staff friendly and a lovely room to sit and have a drink. The atmosphere is good and really enjoyable place to unwind.

Tuvimos un par de copas en el bar ya que estábamos alojados en el hotel. No estaba demasiado ocupado la primera vez que entramos, pero pronto se nos unió un gran grupo de damas, todas fueron atendidas de manera rápida y eficiente. 3 personas estaban detrás del bar y no pararon todo el tiempo que estuvimos allí.Preciosa decoración y ambiente. Otros comíamos y la comida también se veía bien.

Lovely interior and a warming fire greets you in the lounge when enjoying a few drinks before venturing out for the evening.

Although this is a hotel bar with hotel prices, you can easily forget that with the worm and cozy feel that this place has. All the seating areas are very nice and well decorated. Even when it's empty it still feels like a nice place to spend some time in, when it's busy it's still relaxing. I didn't try the food but the drinks selection appears well though out.

Have to give a major shout out to bartender Tom at Hallmark, the Queens Chester!! Very professional and attentive bartender! Would highly recommend this establishment!!

Called for drinks only which were fine. There was a small delay as the lady had to change a barrel and she apologised profusely for which there was no need. We were happy to wait and it was better that the change needed to be made during a quiet spell rather than a busy one. The food menu was a bit on the pricey side though.

Wow ! What a wonderful dish of food. Big chunks of lamb, potatoes and root vegetables served in a shredded lamb sauce. Also with pickled beetroot and a very large chunk of crusty bread. A great tasting meal, very filling indeed. I would certainly have it again. Great friendly service at the bar, relaxed atmosphere in special surroundings.

Part of Queens Hotel, ideal for a quick drink and/or snack. Good location off of main street opposite the station with access to the public and residents.

Fuimos a tomar algo de cena ya que estabamos cansados para pasear hasta el centro. Es un tipico pub en el que se puede comer lo mismo de la carta del menu de habitaciones. Tardó un poco en llegarbla comida. Algunos platos tienen nombres rimbombantes para comida simple, peroblo qur pedimos estaba bueno.

Catch the football during happy hour between 17;30 till 18;30. Enjoy a bar snack or meal very good value.

I called in this joke of a hotel bar whilst I was waiting for a taxi, there were two young lads on the bar who straight away had an attitude. I asked what white wines they did by the glass and he pointed to a load of bottles raised up high behind the bar, I said I cannot see what they are and asked for a menu, he was not interested and abruptly said “we don’t have a wine menu”. Any decent establishment would run through the wines by the glass, but not this rude lazy excuse for a bar man, I will take my business elsewhere!!

Last Thursday went in for a snack meal. The bar was swimming with beer, our glasses were wet with no attempt to wipe, or dry up the bar. Ordered club sandwich and Welsh rarebit. There were 2 small pieces of chicken very dry, on burned black toast. Welsh rarebit can only be described as disgusting slime tasting of overpowering English mustard! We had a bite of each, swapped and tried the other. Drank up and started to leave. The waiter came to clear the table and asked if the food was ok, I replied no it was terrible. He offered a discount if we would like to purchase some different. I politely thanked him, and we left. It might be convenient for the rail station, but you can get food at pubs just up the road, which in hindsight we should have!

Very relaxed atmosphere, good selection of foods, courteous staff, like being in a stately home , very historical, courteous staff, just lovely

visited during the evening with no need to book. Service ok but missed a dish that was ordered but speedily rectified. reasonable prices and good quality.

The Queens Hotel has featured heavily in my life over the years

Great experience, lively atmosphere. Menu has great choices. Lots of choice for drinks. Waiting staff give the place a very inclusive feel. Top notch.

Very good food, reasonably priced. Served in a very pleasant atmosphere and by efficent staff, would definitely go again.

The staff here were very helpful and pleasant. The bar was very busy but the coped really well without complaint. Food was ok

can be recommended for the discerning traveller served with new potatoes chorizo n peas and a medley of seasonal vegetables accompanied maybe by a glass of chardonnay Euan the admirable hotel doorman is constantly on hand to deal with queries and requests

Stayed in The Queens where this bar is and loved it. Staff were fab. Food was fab and lovely atmosphere. Comfortable and welcoming .

I do recommend Trip advisor choices 99% of the time, on this occasion as a resident of Chester, I would advise people not to bother with this pub.(This is not a restaurant review 0 just as a pub)

Had a couple of drinks in here whilst staying at the hotel. A tad expensive but nice bar area. Some of the staff could do to be a bit more cheery though.

We ate here one evening while staying at the Queens hotel. It was our first wedding anniversary and a friend had gifted us a stay with a 3 course meal in the hotel restaurant. Due to allergies/fussy eating we decided to ask if we could eat instead at the bar. The helpful receptionist said that was totally fine, no problem.

Staying in the Hotel the Lounge area was a relaxing place to have a night cap after a night out in Chester.

This is a typical English pub, in the middle of the grande dame hotel of the city. This is right in front of the train station, and you could do worse than have Fish and Chips here before you leave for London.

Very thematically furnished, nice staff, good basic food. What more do you need before you do a wall walk?

We were staying at the sister hotel across the road and was recommended here for something to eat. We arrived at about 8pm ish. There were several members of staff behind the bar and we got menus and a table. The menu was different to the one online but that was fine there was still some choice. No one came to see us to make our order so we ordered at the bar. There seemed to be a wait on food even though the bar wasn't too busy- I think they had several other functions on.

Relaxing bar with all the character of old fashioned pub serving quality bar meals. Excellent choice of wines etc.

Arrived for a drink just before we went out,bar area dirty with glasses and crumbs,stood waiting for staff to finish the conversation between them selves.

We stopped in here for a drink as we were staying in the hotel. We didn't have anything to eat but their was a good variety of drinks at the bar. The staff were friendly and it had a nice relaxing atmosphere.

I stayed at the hotel for a month. I ate here most nights and was always treated very well. The food was lovely and I tried almost everything in my time.

had a gorgeous afternoon tea along with prosecco very enjoyable . staff for lovely brilliant start to our hotel stay

Decided to have a glass of wine here before dinner and it was lovely. The lounge was like a Victorian drawing room with elaborate decor and comfy chairs. A lovely place to relax.

Not gone on the order at the bar and pay there and then but I guess that's the policy. Nice food especially the garlic bread baguette it was massive and so fresh and tasty. Wouldn't hesitate to eat there again

This is the hotel bar for The Queen Hotel and I must say it's not to bad.

ate here during our recent stay at the queens hotel. a little expensive for the food and drink but not bad quality food. i probably wouldn't eat here again as chester has lots better to offer but was convenient as staying at the hotel.

Food is pretty good, and a reasonable choice. Also has real ales (2) to choose from. It's a fairly basic bar, but roomy.

think the title sums it up ! The price is £5.00 per pint of lager , HOWEVER they do not charge for a splash of blackcurrant !

We have walked past this place on numerous occasions, so tonight we thought we would pop in, big mistake, the beer was flat, cost far too much, Harkers

While staying at hotel across the road and reading the reviews we just had to try this.

We took advantage of the two steaks and a bottle of wine for £40 offer and were not disappointed. It was cooked to perfection and served with the hotel's signature twice cooked chips. Without a doubt one of the best steaks I have eaten.

Popped into here as we were staying the hotel above. Staff attentive and friendly. Quick service. Good atmosphere. People around us were eating and all the food looked good!

Ate here on a Saturday evening, when we were staying in the attached hotel. Bar staff very friendly and the service was good. Food was good, high quality pub-grub. Good variety on menu.

Had a bar meal both evenings whilst staying at hotel, very efficient service and good food. Staff very friendly.

As comfortable as any local, only lacking the ''formality'' of the rest of the hotel, all other standards: food, cleanliness and service are still there. The food may be simpler but the quality is obvious. Sets the standard for bar food at very reasonable prices.

Quality drinks and excellent staff in wonderful surroundings. A quiet oasis in a bustling world. Cheers.

Staying in the hotel, we decided to use their bar, it isn't the cheapest but it has character and the bar staff are professional, the hotel in general is quite excellent, infact I've dubbed it The Very Best Western Hotel.

Great food and good atmosphere. very friendly staff. good portion size and well presented. approx 11.95 for a main course i.e fish and chips or burger and chips but better than expected

This is a nice hotel bar that serve's some nice beer's.

Had a meal here as we were staying at the hotel, it is a small place but comfortable.

Had a lovely bar meal here while staying overnight at this hotel. It was informal and relaxed makes a nice change from a formal restaurant.