The Bawn Lodge is one of Chester’s best regarded small hotels, located just a short 15 minute walk from Chester’s historic city centre. The Bawn Lodge is a family run hotel offering recently refurbished en-suite rooms of a high standard. There are single, twin, double and family rooms available throughout the year and one night bookings are available on request.
Our well appointed en-suite rooms and our popular Lodge Bar allow us to offer you an enjoyable and memorable experience. The Bawn Lodge Hotel and Bar enjoys a superb location; a 5 minute drive from the M53 motorway, a 5 minute walk from Chester railway station, and a 10 minute walk to Chester city centre and its attractions.
Sleep
The spacious bedrooms at the Bawn Lodge Hotel have recently been renovated to a high standard and all include a modern en-suite shower room, 32” LCD TV, complimentary tea and coffee facilities, a refrigerator, hairdryer and ironing facilities (upon request).
A freshly prepared, traditional Full English breakfast is included with your stay at the hotel, along with a selection of cereals, juices and yoghurts, the ideal way to start your day before investigating the stunning city and surrounding areas. Free, monitored, off street parking is available and free Wi-Fi runs throughout the hotel.
If you are looking for affordable, comfortable and well equipped accommodation close to the heart of Chester with everything you could need on-site, there is no better option than The Bawn Lodge.
Drink
The Lodge Bar is a popular establishment in its own right, serving hotel guests and locals the finest selection of lagers, CAMRA awarded cask ales, cocktails and spirits. Hot drinks are also served daily alongside our highly praised home cooked menu. The Lodge Bar is the perfect place to sit and relax before a night out on the town or equally as your final destination after a hard day’s shopping in Chester’s boutiques. The Lodge Bar has won Silver Award in the ‘Best Bar’ category at the ‘Chester Food and Drink Awards’ two years running, and has been included in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2014 after winning CAMRA’s prestigious pub of the season award for its good value and well-kept real ales. Open until 11pm throughout the week, and midnight Friday and Saturday, the Lodge Bar is the perfect accompaniment to your stay at the Bawn Lodge Hotel.
Cask Ale
The Lodge bar buys direct from over a dozen different breweries across the country including Abbeydale, Rudgate, Salopian and Thwaites, meaning there is always an interesting and varied selection of ales on offer. With prices from just £2.60 our cask ales are extremely popular and are rotated regularly, with over 400 different ales stocked last year alone. We also stock a wide variety of draught and bottled beer and cider.
Wine
The Lodge Bar offers a large selection of new and old world wines from quality vineyards around the world. Our wines are competitively priced and offer something for everyone’s palate. Alongside our usual selection the Lodge Bar also offers seasonal specials and ‘wines of the month’ so keep an eye out for our new lines.
Cocktails
The Lodge Bar offers a selection of both classic and contemporary cocktails at great prices. Come in before 7pm any day and get two cocktails for only £7.50. Whether it’s a classic Long Island Ice Tea or a refreshing Tom Collins, there is something for everyone at the Lodge Bar. Our staff are always happy to make you something special if it’s not on our menu so please feel free to ask!
Salmon and dill fishcake, salad garnish and sweet chilli dip £3.50 (x1)/£5.00 (x2)
Homemade soup of the day served with crusty bread and butter £3.95
Smoked salmon with prawns, horseradish cream and a lime vinaigrette £4.95
Melted Beef and onion toasts, caramelised onion and pan fried beef strips topped with melted cheese £4.95
Baked mushrooms with a blue cheese and toasted walnut topping (v) £4.50
Welsh rarebit with a salad garnish and balsamic reduction £3.95
Nacho Tower for 1 or 2 people (add chilli for £1 extra) £3.95/£4.95
Free range breaded chicken strips (10) with salad garnish and dip £4.95
Hand cut chips/Cajun spiced chips topped with cheese and bacon or cheese and salsa (v) £4.50
Baked Camembert with crusty bread, onion marmalade, celery sticks and savoury thins £5.95
Honey and ginger chicken wings with side salad and spicy bbq dip £4.95
Sharing Platter - Chicken strips, garlic bread, garlic mushrooms, Cajun spiced chunky chips and chicken wings and a selection of dips £8.95
Vegetarian Fajitas with sour cream & salsa (add free range chicken for £2) £6.50
Homemade cottage pie served with seasonal winter veg £6.95
Lamb cutlets on a bed of creamy mashed potato with sautéed veg and a jug of mint gravy £7.95
Spicy pulled pork or Spicy vegetable (v) enchiladas with side salad and sour cream dip £6.95
Beer battered fish with hand cut chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce £6.95
Free range chicken breast stuffed with goat’s cheese served with new potatoes, a pesto dressing and roasted veg £6.95
Pan-fried salmon served with sautéed new potatoes, green beans and a lemon butter sauce £6.95
Homemade beef chilli with hand cut chips or rice served with tortilla chips, sour cream and cheese £6.95
Lamb hot pot served with crusty bread and red cabbage £6.95
Stuffed peppers – Feta, black olives and a basil and lemon cous cous £6.50
8oz rump steak, served with grilled tomato, flat mushroom, salad and chips (add peppercorn sauce for £1) £9.95
8oz rib-eye steak, served with grilled tomato, flat mushroom, salad and chips (add peppercorn sauce for £1) £10.95
The Mexicano - Prime steak beef burger topped with mexican cheese, chilli, sour cream, guacamole and jalapenos £7.95
The American – Prime steak beef burger topped with cheese, bacon and fried onions £7.45
The Great Dane – Prime steak beef burger topped with bacon, fried mushrooms and Danish blue cheese £7.45
The Billy – Prime steak burger topped with grilled peppers and goats cheese £7.45
The Dolly – A rich and juicy lamb and mint burger £6.95
The Barnhouse – Breaded free range chicken burger (add pulled pork for £1) £6.95
Veggie Bean Burger £6.95
Ham and tomato sandwich £4.50
Tuna and cucumber sandwich £4.50
Sausage and fried red onion sandwich £4.50
Cheddar and spring onion sandwich £4.50
Chicken and bacon club £5.95
Ham and cheddar cheese melt £4.95
Steak, onion and Dijon mustard ciabatta £5.50
Beer battered fish bites and tartar sauce ciabatta £4.95
Free range cajun chicken ciabatta £4.95
Tuna, cheese and red onion melt £4.95
Pulled Pork and spicy bbq sauce wrap/sandwich £5.50
Grilled free range chicken, bacon and goats cheese salad £5.50
Greek salad with feta cheese, olives, peppers, cherry tomatoes and a herb oil dressing £4.50
Warm stripped beef salad with sweet chili dressing £4.95
Hand cut chunky chips £2
Cajun chunky chips £2
Garlic bread £2
Garlic bread with cheese £2
Side salad £2
The Lodge Bar serves a selection of traditional pub meals, and light snacks including sandwiches and ciabattas daily from 12pm to 8pm. All meals are reasonably priced and are home cooked on site by our trained chefs. We use only the best ingredients sourced from award winning local suppliers. All chicken on our menu is free range and along with the rest of the meat on our menu is sourced from high quality local butchers Dave Joinson and Geoff Hughes. All fruits and vegetables on our menu are sourced from local greengrocer ‘J R Goodyear’ and our bread products are provided by local Bakery ‘Wallis’’. We add seasonal specials to our menu throughout the year so keep an eye out in the bar for our new additions!
The Bawn Lodge has a large contemporary dining room and lounge area along with a spacious garden terrace and beer garden, so whatever the weather there is somewhere comfortable to enjoy our food.
The menu includes a large selection of dishes suitable for all dietary preferences including vegetarian meals and a selection of fish options, and can all be tailored for anyone with specific allergies. Feel free to ask any of our trained staff if you have any questions. Our ‘From the Grill’ section of our menu offers an extensive range of burgers and steaks to satisfy all you meat lovers too, so there really is something for everyone!
Functions
The Lodge Bar is the ideal venue to host your family events, christening receptions, birthday parties and more. We have a large area that can be closed off for groups of up to 80 people. The area's lighting, visual and audio equipment can all be controlled independently, offering the perfect opportunity to customize your party. There are a variety of buffet options available which can be modified to fit specific requirements and start at the competitive price of £6.00 per head. We also offer hot alternatives and drinks/toast packages to suit your needs. The Lodge Bar hosts events throughout the year so please feel free to contact us should you require further information or if you would like to make a booking.
Chester
Chester city is almost 2000 years old and has a rich and fascinating history. During your stay at the hotel you may like to visit some of the many historical attractions.
Chester city walls. Chesters Roman Walls are the most complete in Britain, offering a fascinating 3 kilometre circular walk around Chester - the best way to see its attractions.
The unique world famous Rows are two-tier medieval street galleries with superb shops of international renown.
The largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain was used for entertainment and military training by the 20th Legion based at the fortress of Deva. The amphitheatre is accessible from the town centre and completely free!
The Eastgate Clock - The most photographed time-piece in the world after Big Ben.
Chester Roman Tours - This is arguably the best way to see the story of Chester. You will learn about the Roman fortress of Deva, its people, army and buildings, and how the City developed in to the Chester of today. Stroll through a Roman graveyard with its tombstones of the Twentieth Legion's soldiers and families.
One of the most popular places to visit, Chester Cathedral attracts over one million visitors each year. All who visit will be encouraged to share in the rich beauty of the most complete medieval monastic complex still standing in the UK today. Entry is free although donations are invited.
Chester Zoo is widely regarded as the best of its kind in the UK. 1.4 million visitors walk through its gates every year to see the 11,000 animals spread across the 110 acres of award winning zoological gardens. Visit the Chester Zoo Website
Cheshire Oaks - The UK’s Largest Designer Outlet. With more than 145 stores, cafés and restaurants, Cheshire Oaks is the largest Designer Outlet in the UK. Conveniently located near Chester, between Manchester and Liverpool, the Designer Outlet offers endless entertainment, ranging from child-friendly adventure play areas to upscale restaurants, and, of course, an unrivalled selection of discount designer clothing.
Chester Racecourse is the oldest and tightest racecourse in the country. It is renowned for its position overlooked by the famous Chester walls and hosts 15 days of high class racing per year along with various other events. Visit the Racecourse Website
Chester Racecourse, known as the Roodee, is according to official records the oldest racecourse still in use in England. Horse racing at Chester dates back to the early sixteenth century when the first recorded race at the 'Roodee Fields' was held on February 9th 1539, in the reign of Henry the Eighth, with the consent of Chester's Lord Mayor, Henry Gee (whose surname gave rise to the 'gee-gees' nick name for racehorses). Until 1609, there was an annual race on Shrove Tuesday, thereafter the race was held on St George's Day (23 April).
The 65 acre racecourse lies on the banks of the River Dee and directly below the city walls.
The site was once a harbour during the Roman settlement of the city during the Dark Ages, but was closed as the river silted up thus making navigation impossible.
Towards the centre of the in-field is a raised mound which is decorated by a small cross known as a "rood". It is from this that the race course derives the name "Roodee"; Roodee is a corruption of "Rood Eye", meaning "The Island of the Cross".
The 2014 Race fixtures are as follows:-
Wednesday 7th May – Boodles May Festival – Stan James Cup Day
Thursday 8th May – Boodles May Festival – Boodles Ladies Day
Friday 9th May – Boodles May Festival – Boodles City Day
