Came here for my birthday and really enjoyed it. The restaurant is at the top of Rostron Brow,…read moreopposite the church and up some stairs (I assume wheelchair access here may be an issue as toilets also up stairs so you may need to check first). To start we had some hot gin with rosemary (hot gin! so great!) some kind of delicious chargrilled cabbage leaf (finished on the woodburner next to the nice sofas you chill out on initially) topped with a really good scallop and apple mix. The vibe is basic romantic industrial with eclectic music and an open plan kitchen so you can watch the chefs at work (very quietly). Also quiet are the announcements of each dish - would be great if they could provide a crib sheet for the hearing challenged among us! I think broadly the dishes we had next were: Trout tartare - I really liked this Beetroot, hazelnut, sprouts - I felt this could have done with something sharp to contrast the more rounded flavours of the beetroot/hazelnuts although as ate more realised the sprouts were kind of doing this job, at least in texture Plaice, cod roe - same as above re maybe needing a lift but I still liked it Sourdough bread Broth Wild mallard - this was my fave, I thought it was fantastic although bf not so keen and preferred the plaice - each to their own! Blood orange and tarragon granita - bf went mental for this Quince and custard - bf v excited to discover quince is a real thing outside White Men Can't Jump Meanwhile the wine pairings also went well - I think they need to give you a heads up on when 1 wine is matched with two courses so you can pace yourself (although you do get a top up). We went nuts for the smoky white Italian wine we started with and also found the cloudy Austrian white interesting although might not go for that again. The red and sweet dessert wine were also excellent. There were some negative comments on tripadvisor which I think have been addressed/I disagree with because: - [Re not being much wine poured out] - There was lots of wine, I thought the glasses were actually pretty full for a wine flight (more than L'Enclume, for example) - [Re people leaving hungry] - Portion sizes were more than ample - we were feeling full before we even got to the duck and I am incredibly greedy as anyone will tell you. Really good because you got more than just a taste of each depth and could really appreciate all the flavours in multiple bites. Perhaps this has been changed following feedback? - [Re being cold] - I think the woodburner has fixed this, I was wearing short sleeves in February There were also some slight quibbles that I think are fair but would require only the most minor correction - The chairs are not that comfortable - cushions would be good - Bread came with only 1 pat of butter - as both are delicious, 2 would be good! Overall would really recommend this for a special occasion and especially if you want something fancy but not super traditional. Too bad I cannot justify going back immediately owing to price tag but I would come here regularly if I could afford it.

Could I really give this place less than 5 stars? I think I have to. It doesn't necessarily deserve…read morea less than perfect review given its competition, but this place isn't trying to compete, it's trying to redefine. Where the Light Gets In is far and away the best restaurant in Stockport, probably in Greater Manchester, and certainly one of the best within the North West. But I feel like it could be the best and isn't quite there, hence the 4 stars rather than 5. This place has a lot of hype to live up to right now, which makes things difficult for anyone. Head chef/owner Sam seems to take it all in his stride with a totally zen kitchen open to the dining room. There's no shouting, no sense of stress, everyone is in the zone doing their thing, although perhaps things are a little too zen (more on that later). The place is pitched as a menu free experience which is right up my street. I hate making decisions so just bring me one of everything. It was (in my opinion) slow out of the blocks though with the first 3 courses leaving me a little underwhelmed. 'Flavour your own crisps', radish with nettle puree and a crab and mushroom taco all had good intentions but lacked much of a flavour punch. Thankfully things picked up pretty quickly from there with some amazing dishes including smoked trout, a pork broth, and a cod and zest carrot combo to die for. The main pork loin was literally unbelievable and whilst the deserts lacked a little creativity, they were certainly good enough. What disappointed for me was the ambience. Seeing how in control the kitchen was when we entered was impressive, but as the meal progressed that confidence started to feel like a little like nonchalance. The servers energy seemed to fade half way through service, the kitchen (which is put centre stage as if a theatre production) went from 6 busy chefs to 1 by the end of our meal, and the announcing of the dishes felt a little like the chefs would rather be back in front of the hob than talking to guests. The other minor niggle for me came half way through the meal. We had opted for the tasting menu with wine flight assuming everything would be included for that price. It was a little unexpected then when offered a cheese board supplement. If you have it, we want to try it, but why not include this in the menu?? Not only was the cheese extra, but we were then asked if we wanted a drink to go with it. Given I'd ordered a wine flight to complement the meal, of course I want a drink. But what are the options? Will it cost me more? If I say no are there any more drinks coming or is that my night over? Like I said above I feel like everything should be included when paying for a tasting menu, but if there are upsells then at least make it clear what the options are. These are minor complaints in an otherwise exceptional experience though. If you're looking for the best of the best then Sam still has some creases to iron out, but for the North West he's made a bold statement that's highly worthy of the praise it's received.

This Pub is steeped in history, and if you are into your very British pub experience where a direct…read morelink to the past can be seen around you as you sup your ale, then should make a visit to the Arden Arms! A fact that made me go there was the following - The interior of the pub today is included in the CAMRA National Inventory, a list compiled by the lobbying group of the only remaining 250 pub interiors (out of over 60,000) in Great Britain that remain of outstanding heritage interest!! The 1908 bar from is still in place, and is definitely unlike I have ever seen, it is a floor to ceiling carved wooded masterpiece! there is beautiful original tiling too .. and a lovely little snug to get cosy in! as you would expect with this calibre of bar, you can order from an array of beers! The beer is supplied by the famous independent Stockport Brewery, Robinsons, you will also find seasonal brews! The food is good too, on my visit I had 6oz Rump Steak & Caramelised Red Onions, Mustard Mayonnaise ciabatta for only £6.50 !! the menu is quite varied, but they stick to the best of British pub grub... nothing too fancy or trying too hard, just very good honest food!

The Arden Arms is a fantastic pub in the centre of Stockport. It's a traditional boozer which has…read morebeen done out really well. I love the posters on the walls and the fact they still have a snug. The outside area is excellent with heaters and decking. They also have live music there every Saturday night during the Summer which is free. The food is excellent quality pub grub. Everything is home made. Their cheese and onion pie is fantastic. The pastry is so good and the filling delicious. I also recommend the home made sponge puddings they do with homemade custard. Well worth a visit during lunch time. The owners are also super friendly as well.

Is this the best pie I've ever had? Probably…read more The crust is not too thick and delightfully flavoured. The beef and blue cheese filling was fabulous, rich with the cheese and gravy perfectly melding together. At £3.25, great value too. Also it made my bag smell incredible.

After a fair amount of Twitter stalking and taking note of the numerous awards they're winning, I…read moreeventually got myself down to LOTP to check it out for myself. First impressions were of a really cool place to hangout (seating for about 20), with an atmosphere and decor that wouldn't be out of place in the Northern Quarter or Didsbury. I got chatting to the girl behind the counter who was very knowledgable of their product range and after myself umming, arrhing and probably over thinking it went for their pie of the week - the pulled chicken balti pie. At £3 for a pie that you'd definitely need to share it was super tasty from first to last bite (lots of meat, good range of veg and a lovely crusty pie case) and good value along with it. I can't wait to go back and try their standard range of pies, see what their next pie of the week is and even give the Stockport pie a go - basically posh meat and potato! Stockport needs more places like LOTP - here's hoping it's the first of many to arrive on the scene.

I basically entirely concur with Emily B's review which is good as we were there together…read more To repeat: 1) Busy on a Friday night - much younger and more lively crowd than I expected, had quite a party vibe but a good party vibe with good music 2) Old Tom GINGER YES HOW LONG I HAVE WAITED FOR THIS DAY. It's basically like a ginger beer biscuit. Tried it in Buxton ages ago but have not sourced since. Although now occurs to me that as it's a Robinsons beer it's probably at all the Robinsons along the A6 aka where I live. 3) Toilets very small, difficult to manoeuvre but hey you make some new friends in awkward circumstances 4) Great to visit post Stockport Foodie Friday

Nice job Robinsons on doing something different with the Bakers and letting the guys from the…read moreCastle and Parlour take it over and transform it into what it is now. A very welcome addition to the Stockport scene and somewhere to definitely start the night on the way to the Magnet or maybe on the way back, the vibe is laid back and modern looking while still giving a nod to the old architectural style of this classic building. It was a smart decision to do something new with this place and on this Thursday evening it was fairly busy with beer loving punters. On tap there were 5 Robbies classics (we tried the Citra - ok but not quite enough citra in it for my liking and compared with the likes of Oakham ales same type) and there's 5 guest beers on tap from exciting craft beer breweries. Sandwiched in between there's still room for all the usual lagers and they have Brooklyn and Blue Moon on tap. Prices are fairly decent really (compared to Manchester city centre) and its refreshing to see the pricing reflected in the strength of the ale and fairly transparent in what you're actually paying when ordering a beer. We were drinking the Great Heck hoppy wheat beer mainly - if you see it on tap somewhere then make sure you get yourself onto it, so so good! Their food menu is all about the dogs - but as opposed to hard skinned fakey American ones, these are all about proper British butchers ones which fit in well with a giant roll and some crazy toppings - I went for the classic one which was good enough for me (£6 with pickles, tasty onions etc) although you could have everything from blue cheese to meatball toppings (time to get a bit more adventurous next time I think!) Nice job Bakers - looking forward to getting back here very soon! Wifi password is: aabbcc33ee

This in another pub just down the road from me…read more Its has a lot of good beers and wines it not cheap for drinks. It has 3 hand pumps and normally has something interesting on. Inside it is lovely and the food is very good. If you don't fancy something how it is on the menu just ask. My Dad always gets his steak with gravy and a Yorkshire pud instead of peppercorn sauce and onion rings. Children are welcome too. Its a good place to know about if your planning a pub crawl in Stockport, a nice pub that does food. Just a little update they have a new menu. There is a small fish and chips on it and it is the perfect size if your not in a hungry mood or just not good at eating big meals. They have also had a redecorate so its even smarter now.

Took my dad for lunch today been here several times before and the food is even better than i…read moreremember it was last time, very fresh & tasty, attentive staff & great if you have any allergies/food intolerences as they ask when you order - also was asked if i wanted additional sauces and was brought the requested sauces i asked for (BBQ & Sour Cream) without a problem - good selection of real ales - great parking / good location also

The Bamford has recently been refurbished so everything is nice and new and quite nicely done…read more On the food front it is the standard Beefeater menu, nice enough but nothing special. At the bar there is a range of premium lagers (Becks Vier, Stella, Carling extra cold), a couple of beers (Pedigree and Cumberland when I was last in - not sure if these change) and there are also a fair number of different wines available a decent prices (both by the glass and bottle). Where it falls short (aside from real ale) is on spirits as there is generally only one brand available for each of the more popular drinks and if your tastes run to anything more exotic than vodka/whisky/rum/gin then you may struggle. Where the Bamford really picks up points is on the service, the staff are really good and it is a comfortable place to while away some time.

The Bamford Arms and Travel Lodge in Stockport is located on the main A6 on the corner of Nangreave…read moreRoad in Heaviley. They have a fairly priced bar where you can go just for a few drinks, and also a restaurant upstairs. They serve some great food like steaks and burgers all at good prices. They also have a set menu of either 2 or 3 courses for a fixed price. The service is brilliant and the staff are very friendly.

Not a bad little coffee shop in Edgeley, basically doing the job if you're after a quick cuppa but…read morenot offering anything particularly cutting edge. I needed to kill 20 mins so popped in for an espresso and a read of the paper and it was fairly busy on a Saturday afternoon. They have space for around 50 and have some computers in the back to surf the web - clientele is mainly old people and moms with prams so for these guys they're probably having the time of their life. It's also some sort of Christian charity centre meaning all profits go to a good cause, makes sense - a welcome addition to Edgeley.

Excellent choice of beers. Too many for one pint of each or having to walk home. Jever on draught -…read morea German dark lager, previously drunk in Hamburg. Lovely food to suit everyone (apart from diabetics but that's just like everywhere else). Used to be my go to pub when in Stockport, now the George (Higson's) and the Union (Robinson's) have closed.

Quite simply, The Magnet is one of the best pubs I've ever been to and deservedly is a venue that…read moreis well known all over Manchester and the North of England. Being in Stockport, a 10 minute train journey from Manchester Piccadilly and 5 minutes walk from the station, it's a favourite amongst locals and commuters alike who take advantage of the sprawling bars, low prices and an atmosphere akin to 80's sitcom Cheers. As much as I'm not a barfly on the grand scale of Norm or Cliff, it really does seem to be a place where everybody knows your name and with a friendly and no nonsense approach from the bar staff, The Magnet is a pub where the local rockers and Goths (who circulate near the pool table and kick ass jukebox) rub shoulders with the blue-rinse brigade and the football supporting workman enjoys a laugh with the ale loving hipster. Special mention needs to go to their incredible range of beers, with around 20 on tap at all time (local, UK craft and speciality international) and a bottle fridge that just screams "drink me". If you're used to paying Manchester city centre prices then the Magnet will prove a welcome respite from £5 pints and with all beers priced according to strength, you can pretty much save money and the need to reach for the paracetamol the next day if you really wish to! If the sun is shining then you'll find me on their multi-levelled beer garden terrace and if you're in on a Monday evening, their cheese night is definitely not to be missed - all you need to do is buy a drink and join the queue for what has to be the best idea this side of a dairy farm. While in Stockport, why not check out The Crown and the recently refurbed Hope Inn. Both are great, traditional British boozers and with a 10 minute walk between all 3, you have a readymade pub crawl all ready to go!

As expected this place was massively average. I personally don't have anything against this group…read morethat runs all these bars (I was excited to see something new opening up in HM and wanted to try asap) but all their concepts are great on the ideas front, very poor on the execution. There's just something about them that needs someone to join the dots and oversee the rollout and keep quality high, making sure everything is much better and matches their creative ideas. So like Infamous diner, Walrus, Rosylee etc it was a case of going once (potentially 2 or 3 times to the others if with friends) and really not having any desire to go back. Here's some points: * Very well designed, they've done a good job of revamping KRO. * Beer selection was pretty average, all the usual suspects from usual importer. * My wife's salted caramel espresso martini was very poor - so watery and not a hint of salted caramel - these are the attention to detail points I talk about earlier that need attention across all the bars as it sounded great on the nicely printed menu, but tasted very poor. Here's hoping things improve, from what I hear from friends on 2 separate occasions, the coffee is very weak, watery and poor so hopefully just some teething problems before staff are trained etc.

Pretty average. Nice looking menu and some dishes are good but having eaten here a few times now…read moreit's certainly lacking something. Every time we come there seems to be a long list of items off the menu due to one problem or another, and the service tends to be keen to please but amateurish. Popped up to their 'speakeasy' cocktail bar and the service and wait times are horrendous. Could be a cool place but really need to get their act together.