Telford's Warehouse

Type: Night Life

Telford's Warehouse is an independent family run freehouse bar/restaurant and an internationally renowned music and arts venue.

After 9pm there is sometimes an admission charge, please check events for details.

The building is amongst the most interesting and important features of the historic city of Chester. Originally conceived by the famous industrial engineer Thomas Telford in the 1790’s, the Warehouse stands as a magnificent example of Georgian architecture and as a reminder of the once thriving port of Chester.

A fine balance of customer exists attracted by it’s friendly staff and large open bar with exceptional selection of European beers, CAMRA rated cask conditioned ales and extensive wine list. Superbly located on the canal basin this spacious pub enjoys many original features with high ceiling, exposed timbers and brick walls housing industrial artefacts while the feature glass frontage provides a tranquil scene overlooking the water.

Upstairs is a popular restaurant and contemporary art gallery with relaxed attentive service and an excellent eclectic menu. Large comfy sofas provide an opportunity to indulge in style. The lower area and bar are reserved for the many popular live music nights which having played host to the likes of Coldplay, Courtnay Pine, Robert Plant, Richie Havens, Kathryn Williams, John Martyn and Nitin Sawnhay have helped to establish Telford's as one of the most important venues in the country.

Road Directions

From the ring road follow the signs to the racecourse, turn right into Watergate Street, this turns into New Crane Street, turn right into South View Road we are located on the canal on the left hand side.

Public Transport Directions

Only 15 minutes walk from Chester Town Hall; 30 minutes walk from Chester Railway Station