Ye Olde King's Head Hotel, Chester — Restaurant in Great Britain

Okay, so this review will be dual --- my family and I stayed here to do the My Haunted Hotel ghost hunt. When we got in, the staff was super-friendly, and the food was very good. Beer was great. The pub was excellent, with a spooky atmosphere. The ghost hunt was awesome.... they had gear and they assigned us areas to investigate. Some people were more experienced and brought their own gear. Truthfully, I think we had a several paranormal experiences. I'm fully aware that it could have been a set-up, but the pub's owner and his partner seemed earnest, and as I said, others had their own gear that seemed to be picking up activity. My daughter and I are convinced we had an experience, whereas my wife was more skeptical. More on that in a minute. The hotel situation sucked. At the end of the ghost hunt, at about 1am, you go back to your room. They don't launder the linen, so you're advised to have your own or a sleeping bag, which we did. No towels either. Even without the 'activity', it was not a comfortable place to sleep. If you're on the fence about going, I'll say one last thing...... we only made it to 4am, and then we fled like the family in Amityville Horror! There were knocks on our door throughout the night (didn't open it, and the hallway had no tell tale footsteps of people). So, while we all have a shred of doubt, we believed enough that we basically ran out at 4 and slept in the car!!! Not proud. I'd do it again, but the next time I'd rent a room down the road to go to after...

Had lunch at this atmospheric and reputedly very haunted inn while on a visit to the Christmas Market. Just a short walk from the city centre and close to the River Dee, it has a fascinating history, evident in the dark oak beams made from timbers salvaged from a sunken ship, and the 17th century sword and shoes discovered here and mounted above the bar. There was a crackling log fire and the pub was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Quirky downstairs toilets (due to the irregular architecture you have to mind a few steps and low ceilings). Very welcoming staff and a friendly atmosphere. Dogs are welcome. Had a lovely warming glass of mulled wine as soon as I arrived - just what I needed on a very cold day! There's a good choice of wines, ale, gin and cocktails as well as hot drinks. Plenty of choice on the lunch menu too, from bar snacks and ciabattas to traditional homemade cooked meals. Had the steak and ale pie with creamy mash, cabbage and a jug of rich gravy. Food was hot and well cooked, the meat lean and tender, good portions. Could not resist the deliciously rich chocolate brownie with chocolate ice-cream for afters! Reasonably priced compared to many eateries in Chester. Have been to this pub a few times and always enjoy coming here. Highly...

Me and my friends came down for the England vs France game last night. We had ordered a few rounds via the waiting staff when I was asked if I wanted to order anymore, I enquired about crisps to which I was very rudely told by a member of staff in a black jumper with lightening bolts on to “go downstairs and get them myself”. Considered we had ordered crisps through another member of staff prior it was shocking and tarnished the experience. It was even more disappointing as the other staff were great and very polite. The same member of staff was also rude to other members of the group as they again rather rudely demanded that they move along as soon as they had arrived. It would be shame to allow this certain member of staff’s very apparent attitude issue ruin anyone else’s experience in what has the potential to be a very...