Watergate

chunkamunka · Post by **chunkamunka** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:52 pm

Racecourse now fully in charge, Frank leaves after 25 years.

chunkamunka · Post by **chunkamunka** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 1:35 pm

Diggers are there now clearing front area of pub where the raised garden was. Rumours are rife about Pub being done out, turned into new type bar lounge, or being knocked down. Take your choice. But then again that doesn't seem to be much interest in this pub any more. I wonder where the racecourse will move on to next!

chunkamunka · Post by **chunkamunka** » Tue May 02, 2017 12:57 pm

Newsflash, to anybody who is interested, the Watergate is not getting knocked down they are refurbishing it, I don't know up to what standard as yet i.e. just beer or beer and food. A change of name could be imminent, i.e. black horse, racecourse, black beauty, fill as necessary!

Yes, nags head ......

chunkamunka · Post by **chunkamunka** » Sat May 06, 2017 12:50 am

Will be open on Wednesday for the races apparently! If anybody is interested.

electrophotic · Post by **electrophotic** » Sat May 06, 2017 11:17 am

chunkamunka wrote:Will be open on Wednesday for the races apparently! If anybody is interested.

Can't think of anywhere worse than Chester city centre on race day (ok, maybe HMP or A&E would be slightly worse). My regular pub visits next Wed-Fri have been cancelled/postponed.

Hope you have a profitable and trouble-free week Chunka.

chunkamunka · Post by **chunkamunka** » Sun May 07, 2017 11:45 pm

Change of plan, we will not be open on Wednesday Thursday or Friday lunchtimes we will open as normal at 4 o'clock. Last year was a waste of time.

chunkamunka · Post by **chunkamunka** » Sun May 07, 2017 11:52 pm

Apparently Watergate in will be open.

chunkamunka · Post by **chunkamunka** » Fri May 12, 2017 9:22 am

Was told yesterday by one racegoer that the water gate was open. Anybody been? By the way it is a free house now.

Handbridge Hophead · Post by **Handbridge Hophead** » Fri May 12, 2017 10:36 am

Popped in when I cycled by. Just been hastily re-opened to flog booze to the hordes. Striped down and quick re-paint that's all. No cask obviously.

chunkamunka · Post by **chunkamunka** » Tue Jul 25, 2017 7:38 pm

Apparently pub will be run for rest of raceing season, and then knocked down.

chunkamunka · Post by **chunkamunka** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:36 pm

ACV in yet? Support the racecourse who will knock down the pub!

Mr W · Post by **Mr W** » Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:25 pm

Two issues with the ACV.
Firstly, there was a recent ruling overturning the precedent that CAMRA branches can submit ACVS. Branches cannot do that now so have to rely on getting enough local opposition to want to form a group to apply.
Secondly, the changes to planning laws which removed permitted development rights for pubs. So all pubs now need to go through planning, not just those covered by ACVs.

So in this instance we've just had to refer to the planning application and ask for objections if people want to save the building:
As rumoured and sadly predictable, Chester Racecourse has put in a planning application to demolish the Watergate Inn. The ref number is: 17/05336/FUL for people to make comments or objections. This can be done online https://pa.cheshirewestandchester.gov.u ... n=firstPag

chunkamunka · Post by **chunkamunka** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:04 am

Spot-on mate, no would’ve been easier, as soon as racecourse got hold of it we all knew where that was going.

Mr W · Post by **Mr W** » Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:57 pm

Gone...

Pictures updated on Whatpub, thanks to Handbridge Hophead
https://whatpub.com/pubs/CLW/687/watergate-inn-chester

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