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Opening Hours

monday - sunday
10am-11pm

Food Service Times

monday - saturday
12pm-9pm
sunday
12pm-8pm
Breakfast
monday - friday
7am-10.30am
saturday - sunday
8am-10.30am
01244 328 709
The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom, CH1 1SD

Chester's best beer garden

01244 328 709
The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom, CH1 1SD

Enjoy Drinks & Outdoor Dining in Our Beer Garden

Step into our famous floating beer garden on the banks of the River Dee, where you can enjoy cold pints and home-cooked dishes in a relaxed outdoor setting. Whether you’re after a casual drink or a tasty meal, our beer garden is perfect for soaking up the fresh air and unwinding with friends and family.

Just just a short walk from Chester city centre, our beer garden offers a peaceful retreat for those looking for the best of alfresco drinking and dining

Taste the Season – Our Summer Menu & Drinks

Our floating beer garden is ideal for everything from after-work drinks to weekend lunches. The full menu is available outside, so you can enjoy proper pub food in the sun – from loaded burgers to fresh salads and classic fish and chips.

With a great range of cask ales, craft beers, cocktails, and no-alcohol options, there’s something for everyone.

Summer Events & Beer Garden Offers

Make the most of Chester’s sunshine with our seasonal beer garden deals:

Prix Fixe
two courses for £16.95 or three courses for £19.95 Monday to Thursday from 12pm – an indulgent midweek bargain.

Wine Wednesdays
Buy two large glasses of wine and get the rest of the bottle free – the ultimate midweek treat.

Steak Fridays
Enjoy 20% steaks and grills every Friday – ideal way to kick off the weekend

Pull up a seat, grab a drink, and soak up the atmosphere at The Boathouse’s canalside beer garden.

Find Us – Your Local Beer Garden in Chester

The Groves,
Chester,
Cheshire,
United Kingdom,
CH1 1SD

01244 328 709 | boat.house@jwlees.co.uk

Summer In A Glass

Dive into tropical bliss with Tropic Crush, a bright golden Session IPA that bursts with aromas of pine and zesty citrus fruits. This beer delivers a juicy medley of tropical and citrus flavours, making it the ultimate refreshment for sunny spring and summer days. Light, flavourful, and endlessly drinkable, it’s your perfect companion for warm-weather adventures.