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First floor of the historic Chester Rows, up the steps from Watergate Street.

Hand-drawn map of Chester city centre with Chapters pinned on Watergate Street

Where We Are

13 Watergate Row South
Chester CH1 2LE

We're on the first floor of the historic Chester Rows, the Tudor covered walkway that runs above street level. Head to Watergate Street, look for the steps up into the Rows gallery, and follow the walkway to number 13. Our door usually has books in the window.

Say hello on Instagram at @chaptersbookbar, or send us a message.

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Opening Hours

Bank holiday hours can change, so check Instagram before a special trip.

MondayClosed
Tuesday10.30am - 6.30pm
Wednesday10.30am - 6.30pm
Thursday10.30am - 6.30pm
Friday10am - 8pm
Saturday10am - 8pm
Sunday10am - 5pm

Getting Here

On Foot

We're a few minutes' walk from the Cross, in the middle of the city. Head along Watergate Street and look for the steps up into the Rows.

By Car

The nearest car park is NCP Grosvenor on Nicholas Street, a short walk from Watergate Row. There's also on-street parking nearby, with Blue Badge spaces on the street itself.

By Train

Chester station is about a 10 to 15 minute walk. Head into the city along Foregate Street and Eastgate Street, then turn onto Watergate Street at the Cross.

Accessibility

We want to be honest about this. The Chester Rows are reached by steps, and there's no lift to the first floor at our spot on Watergate Row South. Once you're up, the shop itself is all on one level.

If you have access requirements you'd like to talk through, whether for a visit or an event, please get in touch before you come. We'll help however we can, and we'd much rather have the conversation than have you make the journey unnecessarily.