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Presided over for almost 50 years by legendary landlord Mike Mercer until his sad passing, this Victorian street corner local adjacent to the city walls, is now run in precisely the same vein by his family. Quiet, cosy and conversational, it comprises three rooms including a snug. Flags, enamel signs and other memorabilia from the First World War are on display throughout along with patriotic posters and part of an old wooden aircraft propeller. Some of the more unusual artefacts include old 78 records in a display case and illuminated "Shell" petrol pump tops over the bar. Chocoholics will be particularly taken by the large enamel advertising sign for Fry's chocolate. An open fire in a tiled fireplace keeps the chill away and, for those darker nights, candle-lit tables - some converted treadle sewing machines - provide extra atmosphere. The home-cooked dishes, including a variety of curries and daily specials, are very popular..

Information for this venue is provided by the Chester & South Clwyd Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester (B)
Last updated
31/08/2023
Last surveyed
Pub ID
CLW/611
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

The attractions here are the two right-hand rooms and double doors between them. The corner small bar has a distinctive, possibly 1950s fittings while the small front right room has an early 20th-century fireplace and possibly 1950s seating. There were changes after Greenall Whitley bought the cottage on the left around 1980 and knocked down the dividing wall.

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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Closed
No Service
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:30pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Closed
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Albion, Chester

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Changing beers typically include: Sharp's - Atlantic , Wainwright - Golden

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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Features
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1050m)
Chester
Directions
next to the city walls on the south-east
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