Oddfellows

Oddfellows in Chester is the kind of place where the dog pauses at the door like… this is going to be interesting. Set inside a whimsical Georgian townhouse, it blends bar, restaurant, and boutique stay into one delightfully offbeat experience. Dogs are welcome inside the bar areas and in the Secret Garden, so nobody needs to do the pavement-waiting shuffle.

Inside, spaces shift in mood and style. Alice's Parlour leans full storybook, with playful, surreal touches that feel like stepping into another world, while the Lounge Bar brings things back to a rich, classic feel with cocktails, wines, and a slower, more indulgent pace. The Secret Garden is a tucked-away outdoor escape where lunch drifts into cocktails and evenings stretch out under soft lighting and heated corners. The bar is open seven days a week, while Alice's Parlour serves Wednesday to Sunday.

It's lively without being hectic, styled without losing warmth, and just different enough to feel like a proper find. Dog-friendly rooms are also available for overnight stays, making it useful for a full Chester day out with paws in tow.