Just over the Old Dee Bridge, only a few steps from the city walls, you’ll come across The Ship Inn. A place bursting with local charm, with proper homemade food and a bar full of great choices, including well-kept cask ales, wines, premium gins and many more.
We’ve got a spot for every mood. If you’re after that classic pub comfort, grab a seat in the pub. Want something with a view? Our restaurant is bright, airy and overlooks the picturesque River Dee. If you’re planning something special, our private dining room offers a truly impressive setting that adds a touch of grandeur to any occasion.
Whether you’re stopping off while exploring the city, bringing the family for a bite to eat, or settling down for a Sunday roast, we’ll make sure your time with us is relaxed, memorable and delicious.
We can’t wait to welcome you,
The Ship Inn Team
Book your table at The Ship Inn using the booking form. Choose your date, time and party size and we'll confirm straight away.
To book a table for more than 6 guests, please call 01244 678 400.
The largest Roman amphitheatre uncovered in Britain, sitting just outside the city walls. Part of the arena floor and the stone seating banks are open to view.
Chester's civic museum, best known for its collection of Roman stonework and tombstones from the legionary fortress, alongside art and local history galleries.
A landscaped garden running beside the city walls, laid out with columns, hypocaust pillars and other masonry recovered from Roman Chester.
A working cathedral that began life as a Benedictine abbey, with medieval cloisters, carved choir stalls and a tower walk out over the rooftops.
Chester's medieval two-tier shopping galleries, unique to the city. Covered walkways run above street level along each of the four main streets.
A riverside park on the Handbridge bank of the Dee, a short stroll from the pub. It holds the Minerva Shrine, a Roman carving still in its original rock face.
The most complete circuit of Roman and medieval city walls in Britain, walkable almost the whole way round, with the ornate Eastgate Clock straddling the old entrance to the city.
A Victorian park above the River Dee with formal planting, mature trees, a miniature railway and an open-air theatre season in the summer.
River cruises setting off from The Groves, from short sightseeing trips along the Dee to longer runs out through the countryside.
Guided kayak and paddleboard sessions on the River Dee, run with an instructor and suitable for first-timers as well as more confident paddlers.
A museum of plague, medicine and quackery housed in a former city-centre church, telling the story of disease and its supposed cures through the centuries.
Have a question about your visit or need more information? Get in touch and our team will be happy to help.
