Bear and Billet

The Bear and Billet is a public house at 94 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire, England.

[3] It stands on the west side of Lower Bridge Street to the north of the Bridgegate.

The building became an inn in the 18th century, although it continued to be owned by the Shrewsbury family until 1867.

[2] Its name is taken from the heraldic device of the Earls that consist of a bear tied to a billet (or stake).

[5][dubious – discuss] The building is constructed in timber framing with plaster panels.

The Bear and Billet in the 19th century, as painted by Louise Rayner .