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The Piper, Chester, Cheshire

The Piper

4.7 (74)
£25 and under
Pub
Pipers Lane, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3LS

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The Piper

4.7
£25 and under
Pub
Chester

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled at the heart of the Cheshire village of Hoole. We're the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy our delicious menu with your favourite drink in hand. We're proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Private buffet menu's available from £8.50ph - Contact Alan and Emma for more information on 01244 748936 or email info@piperpub.co.uk
  • Private party facilities
    Secluded section of pub available for Private events such as Funerals, Christenings, Birthdays etc.
  • Neighborhood
    Chester
  • Cross street
    A41 - Hoole Roundabout
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Opposite bus stop Crossley Crescent, number 8 and 9
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Set Menu - £22.50pp (£5pp deposit)

    £5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 14 people

    Nov 18, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
    This festive period, we are your home for festive cheer. We’re bringing all the sparkle, all the flavour and all the feels. Whether it’s a work’s do, a catch-up with mates or a festive family feast, our pub is where Christmas truly feels like home. Our festive menu is back! Tuck into festive picky bits, share laughs over tasty mains, and save room for our irresistible desserts – because calories don’t count at Christmas, right? Book your festive season with us, whether you’re planning Christmas party nights, family festive meals, Christmas Eve celebrations, Boxing Day gatherings or New Year’s Eve festivities. With our festive menus running throughout the festive season, there’s no better place to eat, drink and celebrate with the people who matter most! Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £5 per person.
    Festive Set Menu - £22.50pp (£5pp deposit) Photo
  • 4 Course Christmas Day (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 14 people

    Dec 25, 2026 only
    Let us do the cooking (and washing up) this Christmas Day, while you soak up the good times, great company and those unbeatable turkey aromas. This Christmas, we’ve saved the best seat in the house for you and your favourite people. Our four-course Christmas Day menu, is all about proper festive comfort; tasty dishes made with care, alongside the classic turkey and trimmings everyone loves. We can’t wait for the pub to be filled with laughter, full bellies and that warm, happy buzz only Christmas Day can bring. Make it a day to remember, to secure your table for Christmas Day, we require a £10 non-refundable deposit and outstanding full payment balance by the 4th December.
    4 Course Christmas Day (£10pp deposit) Photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Piper.

4.7

4.7
(74)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

74 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Cheshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food served by friendly professional staff
    The PiperResponded on October 22, 2026
    Thanks, Peter! We’re delighted you enjoyed the food and friendly service. We hope to see you again soon.

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  2. Gail

    Cheshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come here every week for Sunday lunch and wouldn't think of going anywhere else. We can't fault the food at all and it's such good value for money. Plus, the staff are all lovely!
    The PiperResponded on October 4, 2026
    Hi Gail, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy our Sunday lunches and find them good value for money. Your kind words about our staff mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back next week! Best wishes, The Piper Team

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  3. Gail

    Cheshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff, good value and great landlord and landlady. A lovely pub to be with family and friends.
    The PiperResponded on August 5, 2026
    Hi Gail, thanks for the lovely review. We look forward to seeing you all again soon. Take care, Team Piper

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  4. Peter

    Cheshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice meal served by very friendly and professional staff
    The PiperResponded on July 31, 2026
    Hi Peter, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and found our staff friendly and professional. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers, The Piper Team

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  5. Sue

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Will definitely return. Staff and Manager helpful and friendly. Good menu choice. It's a sports bar, and we hit lucky with the world cup being on, that England had played Mexico early that day, so not many people in! Great space, clean and huge outdoor area too. Well worth a visit.
    The PiperResponded on July 26, 2026
    Dear Sue, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit and found our staff friendly and helpful. It's great that you appreciated our menu and spacious outdoor area. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Piper Team

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  6. Peter

    Cheshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Sunday lunch which was perfect served by very friendly staff
    The PiperResponded on July 10, 2026
    Hi Peter, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Sunday lunch and found our staff friendly. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers, The Piper Team

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  7. Gail

    Cheshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go-to place for our Sunday lunch. We love the atmosphere and the staff are amazing. The pub had a poor reputation prior to the current landlords taking over. The transformation is amazing! It is truly a family friendly pub.
    The PiperResponded on July 10, 2026
    Hi Gail, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy our Sunday lunches and appreciate the atmosphere and staff. It's wonderful to know that the changes we've made have had such a positive impact. We look forward to welcoming you and your family again soon! Best wishes, The Piper Team

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  8. Gail

    Cheshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, lovely staff and the landlord and landlady go above and beyond. The best pub around by far!
    The PiperResponded on May 16, 2026
    ear Gail, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and found our staff welcoming. Your support means a lot to us and there is no need for any apology! Best wishes, Emma and Alan

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  9. joanne

    Cheshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food as always great portions we both had the Sunday beef roast great service
    The PiperResponded on May 16, 2026
    Hi Joanne, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Sunday beef roast and our service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers, The Piper Team

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  10. Luke

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Top Sunday dinner after a visit to Chester Zoo, good pint too Little bonus of bouncy castle in car park for kids to play on

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Private buffet menu's available from £8.50ph - Contact Alan and Emma for more information on 01244 748936 or email info@piperpub.co.uk
  • Private party facilities
    Secluded section of pub available for Private events such as Funerals, Christenings, Birthdays etc.
  • Neighborhood
    Chester
  • Cross street
    A41 - Hoole Roundabout
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Opposite bus stop Crossley Crescent, number 8 and 9
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available, Wine

FAQs

Yes, dogs are commonly part of the scene at The Piper: guests describe being greeted with chihuahuas and sitting near happy dogs, with staff coming across as welcoming.

Sunday is the standout, guests repeatedly praise The Piper’s Sunday roast and call it a go-to for Sunday lunch.

The Piper feels warm and homely, cosy, rustic decor and friendly staff create a welcoming, family‑friendly pub; it also livens up for quizzes, live music and sport shown on big screens.

The Piper really shines at Sunday lunch, reviewers consistently praise its Sunday roast; for a quieter visit, try an early evening when guests found the room pleasantly quiet.

Smart casual, think polished but relaxed; neat rather than formal is entirely appropriate for a visit to The Piper.

Portions at The Piper are often described as generous, guests commonly note hearty, plentiful plates, especially for the Sunday roast and mains.

Yes, The Piper offers a roomy outdoor area; guests mention a 'huge outdoor area' and even a bouncy castle in the car park during family events.

Dogs are commonly seen and welcomed, guests describe dining with their dogs (including small breeds such as chihuahuas) and note staff were friendly and welcoming to them.

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The Piper

4.7
£25 and under
Pub
Chester

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
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