This is a proper old city of London boozer, only in Chester, that has a really good reputation for its food - it’s a great meeting place over a pub lunch, and at different times you’ll find half the commercial and professional heart of the city in there. It’s a very social place with a lovely clubby atmosphere, and you’re pretty much bound to meet someone interesting.
2008 Races Brunch menu online here
Recommendations:
Good Pub Guide 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
AA Pub Guide 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008
Good Beer Guide 1998, 2005, 2008
Michelin Guide: Pubs 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
Egon Ronay 2006
Which? Pub Guide 2004
Alistair Sawday 2008
CAMRA Regional Pub of the Year 2007