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Top Wake Venues in Chester
Saying goodbye in Chester often comes with small comforts that feel unmistakably local. Funeral wake venues here carry a quiet kind of charm: riverside pubs hiding in plain sight, cosy rooms tucked behind ancient walls, and neighbourhood spots where people lean in close and share the good stories. Some places serve hearty favourites, others simply offer room to gather and breathe for a moment. From Hoole to Handbridge and deep inside the old city, you’ll find a setting that feels honest, human, and perfectly Chester.
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![Lyle Suite at Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa in Near Chester]()
from £39
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityLyle Suite
30 guestsCrabwall Manor Hotel & SpaNear ChesterThe Lyle Suite is a fully air conditioned function room located on the ground level of the events wing of the hotel. The space features yellow walls and a flexible layout allowing for different configurations of the tables. -
![Mottershead Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Chester in Chester]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMottershead Suite
30 guestsDoubleTree by Hilton ChesterChesterSituated on the ground floor of our 18th Century Manor House. This elegant room flooded with natural daylight through its original bay window, overlooking our landscaped gardens and fountain, this room is perfect for private -
![The Westminster Suite at Chester Grosvenor Hotel in Chester]()
from £500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Westminster Suite
200 guestsChester Grosvenor HotelChesterThe Chester Grosvenor has outstanding facilities, stylish surroundings, world-class service and exceptional food, which make it a popular venue for meetings, conferences and other business events in the north-west of England. -
![Abbey Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Chester in Chester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAbbey Suite
150 guestsDoubleTree by Hilton ChesterChesterThe Abbey Suite is a stunning converted stable barn, including its original beams, natural Cheshire brick, and its own private garden. It provides the perfect setting for your event. -
![The Christleton Suite at Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel in Near Chester]()
from £75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Christleton Suite
250 guestsMercure Chester Abbots Well HotelNear ChesterAdditionally, the room has doors that open onto the hotel grounds, providing a pleasant outdoor atmosphere for attendees. -
![Jacob Room at Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa in Near Chester]()
from £39
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityJacob Room
20 guestsCrabwall Manor Hotel & SpaNear ChesterThe room has a flexible layout that can be adjusted to suit different needs. It's perfect for private dining, meetings and funeral receptions. -
![Conservatory Suite at Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa in Near Chester]()
from £39
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityConservatory Suite
90 guestsCrabwall Manor Hotel & SpaNear ChesterThe Conservatory Suite is a function room with a flexible layout that can accommodate a variety of events, including civil ceremonies, wedding receptions and meetings. -
![Pub, Restaurant, Bar at The Faulkner in Chester]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPub, Restaurant, Bar
60 guestsThe FaulknerChesterSet in the heart of Hoole, a stylish space perfect for any special occasion or private event! With beautiful lighting, private catering, well stocked bar, outdoor heated terrace and more it's got everything to offer. -
![The Dee at Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel in Near Chester]()
from £45
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Dee
18 guestsMercure Chester Abbots Well HotelNear ChesterOur intimate event space can hold up to 20 guests in a theatre layout. Our room is perfect for small gatherings or business meetings where attention to detail and comfort are critical. -
![Entire Venue at The Crumb and Comfort Cafe in Chester City Centre]()
from £9
per person / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
32 guestsThe Crumb and Comfort CafeChester City CentreHire of the Crumb and Comfort Cafe gives you hire of the entire venue for the duration of your event. The space can be set up as required in a large board room style table, individual tables, a head table etc etc. -
![Upstairs Bar at Off The Wall, Chester in Chester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Bar
80 guestsOff The Wall, ChesterChesterOur Upstairs Bar at Off the Wall, Chester is the ideal venue for your next function. With a standing capacity of up to 90 guests, this spacious and private area offers the perfect setting for celebrations, corporate events, -
![Arkle Restaurant at Chester Grosvenor Hotel in Chester]()
from £560
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityArkle Restaurant
40 guestsChester Grosvenor HotelChesterArkle restaurant is an elegant dining space serving fine dining tasting and a la carte menus developed by Executive Head Chef Elliot HIll, The restaurant is available for private hire for up to 40 diners.
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Booking costs of funeral wake venues average £31 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Chester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £30 | per person | |
| From £250 | to £500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £45 | hire fee per hour |
Cheap funeral wake venues in Chester start from £250 minimum spend per event or £5 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Mottershead Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Chester, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: Situated on the ground floor of our 18th Century Manor House. This elegant room flooded with natural daylight through its original bay window, overlooking our landscaped gardens and fountain, this room is perfect for private... -
Entire Venue at The Crumb and Comfort Cafe, from £9 per person (up to 32 guests seated)
Venue said: The Crumb and Comfort Cafe is a family-run café and event space at 5 City Walls in Chester, overlooking the historic city walls. The venue can be hired in full for private meals, afternoon tea, birthdays, baby showers, weddings, -
Pub, Restaurant, Bar at The Faulkner, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests seated)
Venue said: Set in the heart of Hoole, a stylish space perfect for any special occasion or private event! With beautiful lighting, private catering, well stocked bar, outdoor heated terrace and more it's got everything to offer.
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