THE PIED BULL * * *
Situated within Chester's historic city walls, the Pied Bull Hotel is a former coaching inn dating back to the 12th century. It's just a 2-minute walk from Chester Cathedral and 13 minutes from Chester Racecourse. The hotel offers 31 quaint rooms with free Wi-Fi, TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms even feature four-poster beds, panelled walls and antique furnishings. There's also an on-site microbrewery, a bar with oak beams and a fireplace, and a restaurant serving market-fresh pub fare. The restaurant offers traditional British cuisine and specialty dishes, prepared using local produce where possible. The bar offers a selection of craft beers, including the famous Pied Bull ales, as well as a wide range of wines, spirits and gins.