Work underway on TAG’s 144-bed Chester hotel

Enabling work at the former Mecca Bingo site on Union Terrace is underway with the main construction phase due to begin next June.

TAG Developments has announced the start of work to clear the site to pave the way for the 144-bed Chester hotel. The bingo hall is being stripped out ahead of demolition work, which is due to begin next year.

A contractor for the main construction phase, due to conclude December 2027, is currently being procured.

Meanwhile, the conversion of Brookdale Place into 10,000 sq ft of serviced office space is due for completion by Q2 2026, according to TAG.

Cheshire West and Chester Council approved the seven-storey scheme in July 2024. TAG claims the development, designed by DAY Architectural, will increase the range of options available to some of Chester’s 14m annual tourists and boost the visitor economy.

Luke Averill, founder of TAG Developments, said: “This is a great day. All the hard work is now finally paying off, and we’re excited to begin transforming this historic building.

“We hope the redevelopment will bring new life to this key part of Chester, enhancing the gateway between the train station and the city centre.”