The Bull Stirrup Pub

We decided we would have a few drinks in Chester and as some pubs would be charging £6 a pint we thought we would try Wetherspoons.The pub was pretty busy but we soon got served a pint of Stella for £4.11 and we then sat outside as the British weather had given us a little bit of sunshine(global warming has not reached this area)We will be back in the near future.

We like to dine at a Wetherspoons when away in our caravan so decided to have lunch here when visiting Chester. We both chose a small portion of Fish, Chips and Mushy Peas. I had an included Cherry Pepsi which was a very reasonable price of £7.74 and my husband had a pint of Guinness with his at a cost of £9.14. We didn't have to wait long for our meals and enjoyed them. I understand it opened as a hotel and pub in 2017 so carpets etc., were in good condition.

I've had a hamburger but it was disgusting. No problem with Guinness but food was just basic, cooked over and tested disgusting....

Always head for this pub when shopping in Chester because we find the drinks are good value for money and good atmosphere in the newly build section of this pub . There is also a good mix of age groups with families with children mainly taking up the older section.. On our last visit however, we were sat close to three men who were sat on the bar stools in oily, greasy work jacket and trousers and I find this unacceptable and inconsiderate of them to do so. When they left, someone else was going to sit there and may well be wearing nice clothing , completely unaware of what has been left on the seat. Bars always had a sign saying NO WORKING CLOTHES but that doesn't seem to apply anymore, mores the pity.

We had a really unfortunate experience with a member staff as we were served two alcoholic drinks with the most expensive Vodka on the menu without being informed on what vodka we would of perfered but instead was given the most expensive vodka . Additionally , we noticed that the drink was very weak considering we asked for a double but it tasted more like a single. My friend that accompanied me did not have their ID as was left at home but did have her university ID and the last time I checked you have to be 18 to go to university and it had her face on the ID so it clearly shows that it’s her. Therefore, this lead to a member of a staff coming up to us and taking the drink off her after we were charged and weren’t allowed a refund. We are highly disappointed as we were charged the most expensive vodka without being asked for our preference on what drink and then getting it taken off her and were rudely told to leave. As stated before my friend did have her university ID but this women was not interested to look at it and seemed happy enough to take the drink off .