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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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![Mottershead Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Chester in Chester]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMottershead Suite
30 guestsDoubleTree by Hilton ChesterChesterMottershead Suite is a Function Room in DoubleTree by Hilton Chester; a period-style private room defined by tall bay windows and views over the hotel's walled garden.
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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 Function Room in Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa and a compact, classically proportioned meeting room defined by high ceilings and fluted columns.
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![Abbey Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Chester in Chester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAbbey Suite
150 guestsDoubleTree by Hilton ChesterChesterDoubleTree by Hilton Chester is a hotel housed in a period house centred on a walled garden. Venue highlights: The hotel provides private hire of its restaurant and event areas that open onto a secluded walled garden; many
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![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 ChesterMercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel is a midscale hotel anchored by extensive leisure facilities and landscaped gardens. Venue highlights: The hotel provides in-house catering that includes halal, kosher, vegan and extensive
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![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.
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![Conservatory Suite at Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa in Near Chester]()
from £39
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityConservatory Suite
90 guestsCrabwall Manor Hotel & SpaNear ChesterConservatory Suite is a Function Room in Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa characterised by abundant natural light. Design: The room has a practical, no-frills interior with neutral carpeting, pale walls and recessed ceiling lighting
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![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.
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![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.
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![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 ChesterThe room is a rectangular boardroom centred on a long modular table and executive-style chairs. Neutral carpet and pale walls combine with side windows and adjustable blinds to provide even daylight and an uncluttered professional
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![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,
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![Event Space at Carriage Shed in Chester]()
from £1794
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEvent Space
600 guestsCarriage ShedChesterAn open-air events venue in a converted industrial shed, defined by its industrial character and a flexible, linear layout suited to adaptable event setups.
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![The Syndicate 1 at Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel in Near Chester]()
from £30
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Syndicate 1
10 guestsMercure Chester Abbots Well HotelNear ChesterThe Syndicate 1 provides the ideal space for smaller meetings and training sessions. With a boardroom layout, the room can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests.
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FAQs about Top Wake Venues in Chester
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 |
These are the venues within 0.6 mi from central Chester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at The Crumb and Comfort Cafe
on 5 City Walls - 0.2 mi from centre.
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 -
Upstairs Bar at Off The Wall, Chester
on 12 Saint John Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: For a unique and well-equipped venue in Chester, the Upstairs Bar at Off the Wall provides everything you need to host a memorable event. Contact us today to book your next function! -
Event Space at Carriage Shed
on City Road - 0.6 mi from centre.
Venue said: What guests say: The space creates a lively event atmosphere during music and beer-focused programming.
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 October 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: Mottershead Suite is a Function Room in DoubleTree by Hilton Chester; a period-style private room defined by tall bay windows and views over the hotel's walled garden. -
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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