It turned out that the rave that I was going to didn't start until 3:00 pm, but I caught the bus…read morethat took me there at 10:00 am, which wasn't too bad because it meant I could go for a wander and visit some pubs that I wouldn't normally be able to visit, such as this one. It is a rather quiet English pub out in the country, with the rather charming interior that you would expect from a lot of these pubs. However, it also has a huge beer garden, which is delightful in summer, though I do have to admit that I've really only been in England during the summer so I haven't exactly experienced the worst that weather has to offer. Still, yeah, it's a rather nice pub.

I was at the Hatton Arms last night for my cousin's 18th birthday with all the family. What a…read morelovely pub! It's set just outside the charming village of Stockton Heath and has that country pub feel without having to venture too far from civilisation. The bar stocks some good ales but I opted for Old Mout Cider, a fruity little number that was perhaps a bit too easy to drink, hence a sore head this morning. There's a lovely beer garden out the back with picnic tables, parasols and plenty of grass space for kids to run around. Staff are friendly and the locals seem like decent folk ( I certainly didn't spot any track suits, which is always a good sign). Food wise, we were treated to a delicious buffet of Thai fish cakes, chicken wings, salad and pulled pork, which was delicious. So judging by this, I would imagine their everyday food menu is pretty good too.

This place was pretty packed, but then again since there is an off ramp from the motorway into the…read morecarpark that probably shouldn't have surprised me. Well, actually, I entered through the back way, along the quiet country lane. Yeah, it was quite nice, though it did have a more commercial feel than some of the other country pubs that I had visited that day. The outdoor area is adjacent to the carpark, but the beer selection was still nice. Yeah, it did have some charm about it, despite it being pretty busy.

We came here after visiting friends, this was a wonderful pub with a real working fire!…read more Finding a spot next to it we chose a Sunday dinner I had the trio of meats and my partner the pork belly variant. To drink I settled on a strawberry lemonade to rehydrate. The calories on the menu did dishearten me my trio was apparently near the 2k mark but when I mentally dissected it I could not equate to that number..yes I find it triggering so made sure I ate only half of it lol The portion was generous, massive Yorkshire, pork cracking, beef, pork belly and chicken, With a roasted whole carrot, parsnip, broccoli and potatoes. We did ask for more gravy as advertised! Everything was cooked beautifully and the service was genuine. Overall apart from the menus which I still think they should offer people different versions of aka one with calories and one without I really enjoyed my experience here and would come back!

After five and a half tortuous hours in the car, we found an oasis. The Holly Bush Inn. Friendly,…read morecheap as chips, little pub with an extra accommodation block. Our room is huge, the beer is superb and the menu extensive. There's a good sized carpark and a big garden with comfy tables and chairs. No wobbly picnic tables in sight. There really nothing to complain about.

The Holly Bush is one of these pubs that is a great blessing to have. It has resisted the 'Open…read morePlan' abhorrence that many pubs have adapted and has always retained its friendly atmosphere. The people are friendly, courteous and conversational. I have yet to try the food but from what I hear, its been highly rated. Its a great place to unwind after a hard day and the sheer peace and quiet of the rural area is welcome. Walking into the Holly Bush is like going back in time to a time when pubs had character. And character is a trait that this pub has in heaps. Enjoyable!

The Rams Head is a lovely traditional pub in the middle of the picturesque cobbled village…read moreGrappenhall. They have seating outside so you can have a beer whilst admiring the old church and scenery and a large beer garden at the back, making it the perfect place to visit on a sunny day. Inside the pub is nice and cosy with comfy chairs, exposed beams and an old fashioned fire place. The food at the Rams head is also very good. They serve high end pub grub and in the week you can take advantage of their offer where 3 courses with a bottle of wine costs £16.95 per person. They also have a happy hour drinks between 3pm and 6pm, weekdays only.

Lovely location, nice olde looking pub tucked away. Big Car park…read more Always clean, pleasant staff. lots of areas to sit in, including leather sofas in front of an open fire lit in the winter months. You get a little biscuit with your tea or coffee too! bonus ;-) Would have got 5 but for the fact I tried the chips and though home made, they didnt taste that great. I am sure the rest of the food is lovely, it looks good from what i see as they serve people near me, the chips just werent for me, also no skimmed milk on my last visit, just whole milk so had to have a cup of tea rather than a latte. being picky really.. it really is a nice place :-)

I know that this is my in laws favourite place to eat but not being local to me I have never eaten…read morethere. That said it was my mother in laws birthday and I knew they were eating there in the evening with friends. I called up the pub to see if I could order a surprise birthday cake and pay over the phone. Although they said that they did not make birthday cakes they were happy to go to the local bakery and get me one I called up on the night not really expecting that they had as I had not been asked to pay anything. To my delight they had got the cake and I ordered a bottle of reasonably priced champagne at the same time. They couldn't have been more helpful even to the point of calling me back to say that my mother in law had almost been in tears when they gave her the champagne and told them my message. When the time for the cake came, they had added candles and the whole restaurant sang happy birthday. All in all they were great and made my mother in laws birthday really special!

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.

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!

Great local country pub with good food. Plenty of options for vegans and meat eaters alike, plus…read morethe chef is happy to take suggestions and go off piste if you have something in particular you'd like. Very friendly and helpful staff. Dog friendly too. They even have beer, wine and spirits! Large beer garden at the rear.

nice little pub in dutton,doing home cooked meals,the chinese meals are good,and a friendly…read moreservice,now a new restuarant,free function room available,rear outside area to sit out during summer not a bad little pub staff polite and helpful my only complaint is the car park although large enough needs resurfacing has bad lumpy and pitted but seen worse parking areas recently won against a fight to keep the pub open against turning it into apartments well worth a visit if in the area

Visited 22/2/13. A really good old world style pub serving nice food at reasonable prices. Good…read moreguest beers too. Food is fairly standard fare, but well cooked and presented. Pleasant atmosphere, and very welcoming. The pub dates back years, and has a long history connected with the canals (it's situated on top of the Preston Brook canal tunnel) Me hopes the folk who are currently in charge remain there, they certainly know how to run a good place. It's worth revisitingmany times!

This place was absolutely delightful, though it probably had something to do with the great service…read morethat I received, even though the beers really didn't jump out at me in the way that some places did. However, it has a huge beer garden which is set aside for dining, which means, unlike many of the other pubs in England, that you can't actually smoke there. Yeah, this place is great, and its location is a small village simply makes it a delightful place to visit. Definitely quite charming in my books.

This place really is hit or miss. I'd never ever, ever go at the weekend again. Ever. Did I make…read morethat clear? We once waited 1hr 40mins for our meal to come to the table. We were given a bowl of chips as an apology but that doesn't really cover the length of time we had to wait. The staff at the weekend seem stressed out and run off their feet, I'd suggest they hire more or only open half of the place to food orders at the weekend. We have been in on a weekday and the place runs smoothly and the food nice. I'd pop in for pub grub on a weekday mainly because of the location but never in my life would I go on a weekend again. Did I mention that?