A hidden gem that exemplifies the old terrace-house-converted-to-a-pub that's so common around…read moreManchester. Lots of small rooms to hide out in--and the free wifi makes it a good place to hide-up and go online. They added a surprisingly spacious garden in about 2008. Great selection of beer and very friendly service. Stays open to midnight too.

Tucked away on a small road, a little further down from large establishments like The Orange Tree…read moreand Old Market Tavern, The Roebuck is worth a look in. A real traditional boozer, what I love about The Roebuck is the feeling of camaraderie amongst the regulars and the Landlords who make it their mission to create an inviting and friendly atmosphere, although occasinoally this can make you feel like you're gate-crashing a private party. However I don't think it would take long to become more familiar. In the summer I happened upon an amazing open air gig in the garden, lots of classic American and British rock songs and a great atmosphere as the sun went down. It was totally unexpected!

I turned up at 7:30 as I was staying in the hotel and was sent away for half an hour because…read moreapparently a big table had arrived. Not sure what that had to do with me, as there were plenty of tables. The menu had one vegetarian main option which is pretty poor in the 21st century, I opted for salmon in the end as it sounded better than the veggie one. The salmon was ok if a little oily, the veg were ok and the potatoes satisfactory. I had cheese for a dessert and a glass of Shiraz. The waiter was pleasant enough, but I'm off out to find somewhere else to eat tonight.

Pretty good pizza and excellent service. Restaurant was full in the evening but no problem to get a…read morefree place for one without reservation. They have a good selection of wine and some nice starters. Prices are good for the quality. I would definitely come back again and recommend that place.

Food was delicious, cocktails were perfect & staff was great. We can here for an early dinner. We…read morewere only in town for the night since our flight was leaving extra early the next day. Would definitely come back!

Seven of us rolled in. We got a fantastic Sunday lunch at this out-of-town place…read more They had an extensive range of menus and various deals like 'golden years' (I don't know what's golden about them) and kids deals, but we focussed on the carvery lunch. I think there were at least three carvery meal sizes to choose from. I opted for the large at about a tenner (£10) and I was able to choose from four different hot meats. The hot meat choices were turkey, gammon, pork and beef. I could have added £1.99 or so to get two pigs in blankets (bacon wrapped pork sausages) but I declined. I got two Yorkshire puddings with the meats and set off to choose my cooked vegetables from one heck of a choice; roast, mashed & garlic potatoes, stuffing, carrot & swede, roast parsnips, cauliflower cheese, Brussels sprouts (a real favourite of mine) lots more veg choices, Colman's English mustard (5 stars alone) a rich gravy, an onion gravy and I'm sure I left something out too. It would be easier to say what's not there and I can only think of pepper sauce. I'd been warned off ordering the mega carvery, which apparently includes a giant, plate - sized Yorkshire pudding that the rest of the meal is put into. As if it couldn't get any better they had real ale. So I had a pint of Abbot (I think) ale; they also had Old Specked Hen (they could call it Golden Years speckled hen). The prices are reasonable, the seats comfy and mega friendly staff, oh and there's lots of parking and a play area for kids. Well worth supporting.

Recently visited the Axe and Cleaver and was really surprised at how good it was. Six of us visted…read moremid afternoon on a Saturday. Our server Alison was very friendly, we had a laugh with her and she was great at her job. We had a mixture of different starters and mains, favourites being the ham and eggs, the steak pie and butchers block.Prices were very reasonable and food very tasty, I would definitely return a nice atmosphere too for a quiet Saturday late lunch.

Been to the Axe a few times now and will be going again next week for a Christmas meal (Dec 2009)…read moreSet in the beautiful country surrounds of Dunham Massey (Inc the National Trust park of the same name) this pub/restaurant is traditionally country and quaint essentially English.Although at the start of the year the new owners refurbished the place and added a bit of modernisation incorporating glass, which for me ruined the traditional and classic design a little, the pub still remains more traditional than most in the surrounding area and does still retain an element of tradition.With wood beams and an open fire, the setting is very relaxed.The pub itself is of a medium size and has outside seating both at the front and back for those summer days.There is a large carpark to the side.The food is lovely and has a home cooked feel about it, plus the bar is fully stocked with a great choice of drinks and snacks.Although not one of the cheapest pubs around it's very reasonable for the quality and the service for me always seems really good with staff being very friendly and helpful.The pub is surrounded by a couple of farms where you can purchase fresh produce and Dunham Massey park with it's roaming reindeer and gardens being a great day out for the family.The Axe is very much a country style pub but is only 5 mins by car from Altrincham town centre.Well worth a visit!

I called in Frankie and Benny's while looking for something to eat in Altrincham, this store is…read morearound a 5-10 minute walk away from the town centre and most of the shops which lie there, and is in a complex which also includes a Vue cinema and is opposite a Sainsbury's and Starbucks Coffee. Also nearby is a Tesco supermarket. This was my first visit to Frankie and Benny's since an awful experience (once again...) at their branch in Rochdale, which is their closest store to me but after hearing that they had a new gluten-free menu when talking to my coeliac friends, I decided to give them a try while passing in Altrincham today. The gluten free menu here now is much more improved and actually excites me, it includes pizza and pasta and although the selection of pizza is quite poor and it is basically only three to choose from which is simply: BBQ Chicken Pepperoni and Chilli (American Hot) Posh Margharitta There also is a limited range of pasta, which they didn't have on my visit however the gluten free pasta is Fussli which is more swirled pasta, which I don't normally like anyway based on past experiences. They also had a nice selection of potato skins, I ordered cheese, tomato, red onion and basil. They were okay but sadly nothing more than that and I have had much better in the past. This store did have free wi-fi which was awkward to sign up to, and I also managed to pick up a 241 deal on the app which was good, so I do suggest you download it before you visit here. My pizza was okay, actually, it was quite impressive. It is the second chain I am aware of to use a square base rather than a circular one to show it is gluten free, alongside Pizza Hut, but of course it is a different base. My pizza was slightly messy and the sauce seemed to be coming off abit and the cheese didn't seem to be fully melted but it was okay, it was nothing too spectacular but it did suit my needs at the time in terms of a quick yet decent gluten free meal in Altrincham, but it certainly wasn't the best pizza I've had and wouldn't even come close. The parking situation here is quite tricky, as Sainsbury's was closing I did have to pay to park across the way and the cinema has no parking of its' own I'm aware of, so you might have to pay for parking depending on when you visit. Service was also below average, the waiters seemed okay but not overlay friendly or helpful. Average Average Average Maybe slightly below that.. That helps to sum this place up hence it deserves a mid to high two-star rating.

Frankie and Benny's certainly has its merits, especially if you have young children. It's like an…read moreItalian version of TGI's, and although I'm sure this smaller chain wouldn't like to be compared to the corporate giant it's hard not to see the similarities. They both cater to groups and families, they both create a restaurant 'experience' with games for the chidren, merchandise as well as party bookings. Despite receiving the recent accolade of 'Best Italian Restaurant Chain 2009' at the PAPA Awards (Pizza and Pasta Awards), I'm not entirely sure it would make my shortlist. I'm not saying that the food is particularly bad; the pizzas have a thin base and the toppings are generous, the burgers are huge and stacked with fresh ingredients. But to me it just isn't somewhere I would come if I wasn't with children who need entertaining! I'm sorry..

Went for lunch today . 3 courses £9.95. Had a chicken skewer starter which was slightly chewy and…read moreflavourless although presented well. Mains was roast pork and apple sauce which was nice a bit like my nans Sunday dinner. However the creme brulee was excellent! The staff are all of course training so expectations are not high for food . The floor staff though are excellent at catering to my eccentric mums wishes. "Everything in a doggy bag with extra roast potatoes if poss?", And, " leave my soup as I may eat it after my main!"

It is with a heavy heart that I am updating my review, but on my last visit, the food was just…read moreawful, and fell way short of my expectations for Aspire. I went to a Spanish themed night, and gave them plenty of notice of my dietary requirements, which they said they'd be able to cater for. They lied. The menu was served on platters, and there were very few options for me; they didn't make alternatives, or even serve extra of the things I could have. I asked the waitress, who said the chefs were 'being funny' in the kitchen, and she eventually brought me some 'chicken curry', which was more like a chicken broth. The reason why I'm not giving 1 star is because the waitress tried her best under difficult circumstances and the dessert was among one of the best I've been served (good desserts without gluten and dairy are hard to come by). I had booked a place on the Arabian themed night, but the restaurant have informed me that they cannot cater for my requirements. No s***. This information would have been useful before they accepted my first booking on the Fiesta Hispana!

It's true that this place is an all-rounder and probably one of the most popular drinking dens in…read moreAltrincham. Owned by both Landlady and Landlord, they do their best to make you feel welcome. There's often a strange mix of clientele, from the very young to the very old, but everyone appears to be having a grand old time all the same. For sports lovers, there's the informal sports bar upstairs with screens, but be sure to get there early to nab a leather sofa. The Orange Tree has a great selection of draught beers as well as real ales, and the food hearty and includes a very pocket-friendly daily special including pie day, fish and chip day and steak day, all under £5!

The Orange Tree is a Pub that has it all, cask ales, brilliantly friendly staff (rare) and…read moreincredibly good food! It's one of those pubs that has obviously been lovingly cared and built on for a number of years. The food is good old fashioned pub grub like home made steak and ale pie, rump steaks, baguettes and a good selection of salads. They even have a resident ghost! who has been the subject of interest for ghost hunters, regulars and visitors alike..... Apparently he is a monk who likes chanting! They have a small beer garden to the rear, there is also seating out the front facing out onto Altrincham old market square, most of the buildings here are some of the oldest in the town. There is also a sports bar inside where they show all sports .. you name it, they probably will air it. A peaceful, privately owned and traditional pub!