Staying with family in Heswall, I talked them into letting me take them out for dinner one night…read more They suggested this place. Let me say right up front that we caught them on a short staffed night. Wait times for food were insanely long. It was 45 minutes before we even saw our appetizers. But once we got the food, I forgave them. It was that good. The Carne platter for the table was a hit. I particularly enjoyed the lamb koftas. Everyone loved their meals. I highly enjoyed the fish and chips. My wife enjoyed the goat cheese pizza. Despite the long wait, the meal wound up being memorable.

Once a year I frequent small leafy village of Irby for cricketing purposes sampling what little it…read morehas to offer besides Irby cricket club. Well it has Anchor Inn for starters. As far as country pubs go, I really do find it difficult to distinguish between them apart from aesthetically of course. Anchor Inn we have used on numerous occasions as a one stop dink shop, musing once over whether or not to try out some of their fuel offerings. It was a shame it wasn't we've never been on Sundays when they do a sunday roast 2 courses for under £9. I've been told the carved roast beef is rather special. Maybe next time perhaps. It's also a rather puddingtastic place serving up some decent sweet offerings. On the menu they have Toffee Apple Pie or Clotted Cream Cheesecake, Chocolate & Vanilla Sundae or Warm Chocolate Brownie, Lemon Meringue Pie or Melting Chocolate Fondant, White Chocolate & Mascarpone Cheesecake and Sticky Toffee Pudding. Something to take anyone's fancy eh? I am not really ethanol inclined so simpler things such as puddings float my boat in homely country pubs such as the Anchor Inn. So if your boat has floated to Irby set up anchor here, you'll have a merry old time staying "Inn" here.

I was in town and decided to stop at the Oast House on a windy weekday. I emphasize windy because…read morethere are only a limited amount of heaters, and as an outdoor beer garden, more heaters should be distributed throughout. I ordered the poutine (first time having poutine, btw) and thought it was really tasty. I don't have a reference point but I do think Oast added its own twist because it had a curry flavoring that shone through the gravy. As for the burger, that lacked flavor. Really no seasoning and if it weren't for the cheese might not have tasted any salt. The fries were mediocre. I actually preferred the poutine over the actual fries. That night, two gentlemen were performing. They were interested in taking requests which always makes for a fun exciting night. I do want to add that I asked for a container for the leftovers and apparently the restaurant was out of them. Weird.

The Oast House is one of two New World Trading Co restaurants in the city centre, it is located in…read morethe central point of Spinningfields, just off Bridge Street and Deansgate via Wood Street. The decor is like nothing I've seen before, it is: cool, unique, trendy, innovative - accessed through a steep ramp or steps into an amazing open area which would be great for beer and food in the summer, or you can go inside to a wooden hut with exposed wood and other cool aspects of decor including plaques celebrating Guinness World Records such as being the largest beer tasting event, involving 322 people back in 2013. Tables are limited and as you can't make reservations which is unfortunate, you could often be left disappointed or to wait as the lower tables are even more scarce compared to higher tables mainly for beer. My server was really friendly as NWC standards are usually, he explained everything even the 40% off January promotion and 241 on cocktails, but as I was working in the evening I decided to stick to water. This is pretty much a bar, mainly down to the huge outside area and the limited area indoors as shown with the menu, it is pretty much a similar dimmed down menu to what you'd find at The Botanist, which is this company's main brand who have a location nearby on Deansgate. For example, the selection on the deli boards was smaller and they also didn't have the full range of Hanging Kebabs which sadly meant I couldn't order my favourite, chicken and chorizo. I opted for the Red Tractor Half Chicken which is a 1/2 chicken with a seasoned rub, gravy and a good portion of chips. While I would have preferred some salad or coleslaw as well, I did think this was one of the best items on the menu. My food was pretty good and the portion was good too, although I found the gravy to be a little thin and bland and while the rub was bold, tasty and favourable - there just wasn't enough! This meant some parts of the chicken tasted far too dry and unpleasant, I would have preferred the option to just have breast meat and possibly boneless too, but obviously this isn't possible with the rotisserie style dish. My food was pretty good value though at £11.95 which went down to £7.17 after the January promotion, which unlike The Botanist you MUST have their app and loyalty scheme to use but it's well worth having regardless as you get 5% back onto your card to use off a future bill from February onwards. I was surprised at the speed of service too, my food came out so quickly which was good however this was ruined slightly with a long wait for my bill as it just seemed one staff member was doing everything, with the others slacking off in a corner. I'd say The Oast House is a great place to get a drink and snacks to utilise the outdoor area, but for food, it just isn't as good. The size is an issue as even on an afternoon it seemed overflowing and noisy (rowdy customers waiting, combined with music) and a little dark too (they dimmed the lights before 4 pm) and in these winter months it becomes an issue to sit outside. Brrr! 3*

What an awesome recommendation from my hotel manager on my first night in Manchester. I wanted the…read moreEnglish experience and going with the Sunday roast (on Sunday of course) was the right thing to do! I had the mixed roast (beef and pork) for dinner. It was awesome! Served with sauteed veggies as well as some blanched. The meats were sliced thin and smothered in a tasty gravy. And of course deeply fried potatoes tied it all together. The band was so loud that I had trouble ordering but it was worth the sign language to get to where I wanted to go! I was a bit shocked when the bartender said they didn't serve English beers but then served me their house IPA that hit the spot (I'm sure it was brewed in England). This is an incredible place and everyone should check'em out!

The Wharf is definitely a "must-go" if you're in Manchester, and specifically the Castlefield area…read more The patio is large, but at the time it seemed packed, causing us to wonder if we were going to be able to get a seat. But to our surprise, the inside of the restaurant is HUGE and multiple levels, so our family of 3 had no issues sitting somewhere and getting served immediately. Everything about this place is great. The drinks and food are delicious and reasonably priced. I really love the overall aesthetic. We didn't have to wait too long to receive anything that we ordered. There was a slight snafu with one of my drinks. My husband ordered a regular grey goose martini for me, but I ended up with what appeared to be a cosmo. When we brought this up to the server, I believe she said that they only make cocktails that are listed in their drink menu. A basic martini is not on the menu, but a cosmo is. The server asked if I would like to swap that drink out for something else on their menu, which I did. The food was very good and perfectly portioned. They have a kids menu, making this a good place for families. My husband ordered the french fries, peppercorn sauce, and scallops; I ordered the Mozzarella, peach, prosciutto ham salad; and my daughter had the kids mac n cheese. The Wharf is also very dog-friendly. We noticed that dogs were allowed inside and outside of the restaurant.

Wonderful local pub in Chester! It was so well run and charming. The service was excellent and the…read morefish and chips were delicious. It was fun as Americans to experience a place that was truly patronized by the locals in town. Highly recommend!

LOVED our experience at this restaurant! The restaurant was beautiful and comfortable. The drinks…read morewere yummy and the food was AMAZING. One of the best fish and chips I've ever had! (Sorry no food pics, it was gone quickly). They helped me set up a bigger party and was even able to accommodate us arriving an hour early! The staff was attentive and the prices were very reasonable too. Fun bonus- they allow dogs! Can't wait to go back on our next trip to Chester!!

Where do I even start?! Onmy last day in Manchester, my aunt sporadically took us to The Alchemist…read morein Salford. We decided to get some cocktails and nibbles. Where was this place all along my whole trip? I wish we would have found them sooner because I would have gone ham on the menu and drinks lol. First and foremost the ambience is amazing here and the decor is absolutely beautiful. This place would be great for cocktails with the girls or a date night. The restaurant is the Media City location and located off the water in Salford so that already creates a whole ambience and vibe. The staff was super friendly, and we decided to sit at the bar. The bartender was also very helpful and patient with us. Along with that, she was knowledgeable about the drinks and definitely put on a show when making them. This made for an overall great experience! There's such a wide variety of cocktails to choose from, as I literally wanted everything on the menu lol. I decided to go for the hipflask margarita as I love me some tequila and margaritas, and this drink did not disappoint! It wasn't what I was expecting as a margarita, like I'd get in the states, but it was delicious. On top of that it comes in a super cool hipflask that you get to take home with you, and if you come back I believe the bartender said you could get £5.50 off of it each time you bring it back. I'm not quite sure what my aunt got as she told the bartender to just make her a strong drink but it was super cool and came with a cool bubbly effect. There was also a syringe shooter that came with this drink. I tried that one as well and it was another great cocktail. The other cocktail we ordered was the raspberry ripple and again that was great. And I'll be honest I was hesitant about the buttermilk chicken, but I was pleasantly surprised, and that chicken was so good along with the salt and pepper fries. I needed another order that for myself lol. If you're ever in Salford, you should check them out! I love their whole concept behind their drinks, and it's a whole vibe. I know they will definitely be first on my list to hit up when I go back as I'd love to try some more of their drinks.

Food good, staff helpful, drinks ok, not the first place you would think of to go for breakfast but…read morethe full English breakfast is actually great. Will definitely return for special occasions.

Gotta check out this 1556 building and the English pub. The building is old timber with really neat…read morewindows. It's a narrow and tall building with separate floors for dining. We dined on the second floor for lunch on a Sat. We did not have reservations-but they are recommended. My friend dined on a lively chicken bacon avo salad. I had the chicken bacon cheese sandwich. We added halloumi fries which were delish! Our waitress was MIA most of the time-needing to go to the bar to ask for check and to order.

The Old Wellington was a great choice for our first meal in Manchester. I had been scoping out…read moreplaces to eat in the area prior to our visit, and with it's unique facade and close proximity to the day's activities, it made for a memorable meal. The food itself was delicious. I had a carrot soup. It was fresh and not overly salty. The sourdough bread and butter was the perfect complement and I enjoyed my meal immensely. My husband had a salmon bowl which looked incredible, but I didn't sample. One of the things we really liked about The Old Wellington was the high caliber of food quality. Being that we had just embarked on our UK trip, it was nice to have a meal that was healthy. I was really blown away by how great the food was and extra happy that I didn't have to settle for something overly rich that would've weighed me down for the days of walking ahead. While the atmosphere and the food were 5 stars all the way, I am deducting one star for the length of time it took to get the food. We scanned the QR code on our table to place our order (a relic from Covid times I suppose), and it took nearly 40 minutes for our food to arrive. We noticed other people going in and placing their orders, but this was confusing since our drink order arrived in a somewhat timely manner. We had timed tickets for an attraction nearby, so I had to leave part of my meal behind. Kind of a bummer since the food was so good and an hour should've been plenty of time to not feel rushed. Of worthy mention is the conveniently central location in Manchester. Literally less than 5 minutes walk to great shopping, Chetham's Library and Manchester Cathedral. We loved our time in Manchester, and someday we'll be back to try more from the Old Wellington. Next time, we'll place our order inside :-)

Great fresh beer and yummy cocktails. Food was quite good…read moreand service great. Beer brought in direct from Prague -awesome. Well worth the stop

This is such a nice place for a traveler , enjoyed dinner for one and was made to feel so…read morecomfortable. Food is great , I recommend the Chicken pate and fish n chips . Great find

Been in here a few time nice pretty large family pub/restaurant can get very busy especially at…read moreweekend. The bar staff are very friendly and polite they never let you stand there for long to be served they get through the que pretty quick. They got a large car park so no problem with parking but if you not driving there bus stops closed to the pub/restaurant. The food looks very nice but can't comment on it as Iv not eaten there yet and the prices are not to bad eather they have a wide range of beer/wines/spirits and soft drinks eather on draft on from the fridge.

i like this pub in wigan,for a sunday roast,it can however get quite busy,it is a modern nicely…read moredecorated type of pub yet with a cosy feel and good atmosphere,and friendly,the meals are quite good,however one sunday they seemed to be running out of things,for our sunday dinner,and it got quite confusing has to what we was going to get,it was quite busy though,and will certainly visit again Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2eXQhWXrR4