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Food was very nice. Good ingredients. Staff were clearly very keen to help. Pricing was on the…read morehigher side for the area, but justified. Great selection of drink. Decor was smart, clean and uncluttered. Great beer garden.

Fantastic food, great specials board a really great British pub, sadly too few about nowread more

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Hare & Hounds Public House

3.0 mi

The Hare and Hounds is my local It has good food and a friendly atmosphere in very comfortable…read moresurroundings The pub hosts a quiz night and entertainment regularly and now holds a business networking event regularly.

Olde England

3.3 mi

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Cracking find! Never been in this pub before (formally the lamb) as outside doesnt look so…read moreappealing just brickwork but WOW once inside its liking going into a different world. Really quaint and some lovely features and touches (real fire, piano,seperate bar and lounge) Think the staff said they do 25 draught beers and real ale and cider, one was erdinger a german wheat beer..unusual. Amazing prices too on beer and food cheaper than weatherspoons. A place for couples or friends but they dont allow children (which is fine with me as its a cozy small place) If you havent tried it do give it a go, I will be back for sure in fact going tomorrow

The back of the Lounge in the Olde England

One of the many fancy dress parties held at Olde England, this one was Halloween 2012. I went as a zombie, little make up needed

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The Swettenham Arms

4.3(6 reviews)

23.5 mi

•£££

This beautiful country bistro / Gastro pub is a great place for a family lunch…read more The menu is vast and there were plenty of options to suit everyone. They range from starters and large main meals to smaller 'soup and sandwich' options. The game pie I tried was amazing - juicy and tender meats with a lovely crisp pastry on top. The chips, outstanding too!

This is my favorite country pub in Cheshire by far! The food never disappoints and the atmosphere…read moreis terrific. I always visit when I am in the UK and have been visiting for he past 35 years.

Lobster starter

Patio seating out front

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Good Beers

The Bull & Dog

1.7 mi

I can't believe I'm the first to review the Bull and Dog. Call in and see for yourself. The food…read moreover the last few years as been great. Good new chef's. Good beer garden.

White Horse

28.9 mi

This pub/restaurant is fantastic. The owners are very welcoming and the pub is split into two…read moresections. The staff are freindly and the customers are just as pleasant! We stayed in the dog friendly seperate section so if you aren't so keen on dogs, there is a beautiful seperated restaurant next door. The food is immense, very original menu with locally sourced food and a twist on some pub classics. I would recommend the samosa starter and chicken pate.

Lamb Shoulder with a domino and fire back drop! Absolutely delicious, would also recommend the duck.

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Inside the dog friendly snug....so cosy, this seperate section is perfect for dog lovers!

Ring 'O' Bells

4.4(14 reviews)

7.1 mi

The Ring O'Bells is a lovely little pub tucked away next to the imposing Parish Church of St…read moreElphin's, at the end of Church Street. It's easy to find, as St Elphin's 280ft spire - the third highest of any parish church in England - provides a perfect landmark. The pub is part of an attractive clutch of old buildings next to the church, and is Grade II Listed, although unfortunately there's a large Sainsbury's plonked opposite. Inside, it feels more like a country pub than a town pub: lots of tucked away seating areas (ideal for family or social groups) give it a cosy feel, with some old beams on the ceiling providing the right atmosphere. Real ale fans are well catered for with two regulars and three guest ales, although one of the latter was off on our visit. The food menu is extensive and features traditional pub grub, with main meals, baguettes, sandwiches and baked potatoes. There's a good vegetarian selection, too, and staff were friendly and helpful. The 10 minute walk to the pub from Warrington Town Centre passes several other old pubs, also serving real ale, on Buttermarket Street and Church Street, which would make for a perfect real ale pub crawl, ending at the Ring O'Bells. There's a bus stop a few yards away to get you back to the bus station, if needed!

Voted Chester's Best Pub at the Chester Food and Drink Awards, the Ring O' Bells is located in the…read moreheart of the pretty village of Christleton near Chester, one of Cheshire's most beautiful. The pub is a shining example of a 21st Century country pub. New meets old & contemporary meets traditional in a relaxed environment where everyone can enjoy the very best in food and drink.

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The Nags Head

13.1 mi

What a brilliant local bar and restaurant ! Friendly and…read morewelcoming owners and staff We went there with the family and all of us from the youngest to the oldest enjoyed it . We had some delicious food. Everything was good from the soup of the day to the the daily specials. I had the lamb tagine which was very tasty. The pie of the day was lamb and mint which was also good. The fishy starters and mains were yum as were the desserts of plum and rhubarb crumble ,banoffee pie and sticky chocolate sponge to name just a few.. We cannot wait for our next visit to Willaston so that we can all visit the Nag's Head again .

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The Thatch

5.0(3 reviews)

23.7 mi

Oooh this pub is looovely, especially on sunny days when you can sit outside in their garden…read more They seem to cater to both locals (lots of old folks) and people like us who were driving though. The staff were all very welcoming, and we were all really impressed with the friendly, efficient service. The menu was full of English comfort foods...and they executed everything beautifully. Just look at my photos to get an idea...I tried the goats cheese and caramelised onion strudel, which came balanced on potatoes and perfect ratatouille. If you ever find yourself in this part of the country, it is definitely worth popping in here for some lunch! *Pro tip: It sounded like they get very booked up in the evening, so ring ahead to ensure you get a table!!

A very busy Old English pub doing Great food and Great Beer(Cask Marque)…read moreYvonne and Gary run a first class pub and have a great team working with them. If going for a meal ring and book it gets busy at the weekend!! always a good sign.

Sticky toffee pudding at The Thatch

Gorgeous bangers and mash

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This looks a little burnt...but it was actually lovely! Goats cheese and caramelised onion strudel. Nom.

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4.0

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