If you're looking for a religious experience that doesn't involve any actual religion, The Church Bar and Restaurant in Chester might be your salvation. This former 19th-century Methodist chapel has been converted into a stylish and atmospheric watering hole, where the only preachy thing you'll encounter is the bartender urging you to try their signature cocktails. So skip the Sunday service and head to The Church for a boozy brunch or a divine dinner.

It's not every day you can drink in a church, but at Chester's Church Bar & Terrace, you can. This is where the awe-inspiring architecture of a restored historic church blends with a contemporary bar. From the moment you approach the striking, gothic entrance and enter the grand interior, you'll be greeted by a truly magnificent space that combines the building’s rich history with a chic, modern edge - every detail has been meticulously restored.

The Church Chester is one of the larger venues when it comes to nightclubs in Chester and includes a dancefloor, booths, seating for food, outdoor terrace and an original Church organ. All of this mixed together makes for a unique and memorable night out if you’re visiting this little city. You can often find live bands playing on the weekends and they serve fantastic cocktails from the huge bar in the middle of the room.

The Church Bar & Restaurant, Newgate Street - www.churchchester.com/ A restaurant that effortlessly transforms into a trendy nightspot isn’t a new concept, but The Church Bar & Restaurant is still one of Chester’s more distinctive venues. Housed in a renovated church, The Church Bar oozes style without pretentiousness. Keep an eye out for the amazing original features as you drink and dance the night away.

Not far from the university on Newgate Street, The Church bar is a true original. As its name indicates, the bar is based in a converted chapel and has retained original features like its stained-glass windows and church organ. The bar’s front offers a long outdoor area that is regarded among the most popular beer gardens in the city with tables and seating for students to lounge at.

We’re told that congregations are falling in churches across the country, but in Chester, we think they might be going up again. Live music is no new ... Perhaps best known for nearby Chester Zoo, the most visited UK attraction outside of London, Chester is a dynamic city full to the brim with history and culture.

The spectacular surroundings of The Church include an expansive Terrace with seating for 100 people. With plenty of room to enjoy the Spring sun and an ice cold beer or choose from a selection of Bellinis from the new Bellini bar.

Top notch bar/restaurant in an old church keeping many of the original features. Big outdoor area which was surprisingly busy on a cold night in January!. Bar prices pretty typical and pretty fast to get served too.

A famous Chester bar, restaurant and live music venue, located in a beautifully restored historic church building. The Church has plenty of good food and drink to enjoy and a special ambience to soak up.

The Church’s main draw is the stunning location within an old church. It’s a bit of a rowdier scene than the other bars on this list but it’s a good place for early drinks!

Here you can enjoy food and drink in the stunning surroundings of a disused church, complete with stained glass windows and the original organ.