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!

Didn't eat here, but a typical (in a good traditional way), old pub. Worth stopping for a pint…read more Lots of character inside.

This tiny pub located on the crest of Lymm village centre is probably the village's most underrated…read moreplaces. With most of the local high school students preferring to drink elsewhere the Bull's Head tends to attract an older clientele. This allows the place to revel in its traditional values of comfort and quality. The real fireplace and polished brass fittings give it that classic country pub feel, which is amplified by the decent selection of real ales and welcoming staff. However, if a quiet drink is what you're after you might be disappointed. Due to its small size it gets full quickly and thus can become quite noisy but this never affects the generally social atmosphere. This is simply a traditional village pub where old English standards are upheld.

After visiting the Golden Fleece for daytime snacks whilst out dog walking myself and my partner…read moredecided to try it out for a Sunday roast. What a huge let down! Alarm bells rang when after 5 mins of ordering our roasts had arrived to our table microwave ready! Pigs in blankets hadn't quite been heated up enough! When we mentioned they were cold the waitress brought some hot ones which tasted straight out for the deep fat fryer! I have to say the Over all quality and taste has to to be the worse SUNDAY ROAST EVER!!! Such a shame and disappointment after having some lovely snacks previously.

As I only had a week left at my job in Partington, my partner picked me up from work and we headed…read moreinto Lymm for a bite to eat before heading home. Twice we went to the Golden Fleece: the first time because we liked the look of it from the outside and the menu was decent; the second time because the food we had the first time was good, and the service was excellent. The ladies that work this pub are very friendly, and good humour, and made us feel welcome. The food and the prices were tasty and affordable, respectively. I'd definitely recommend going here again if you are ever in Lymm.

I don't live too far away from this pub and would say it's the best in the area for Irlam and…read moreCadishead, a lot of money has been spent on the building making it a lovely place to go for a drink; rain or shine. They have a lovely duck pond, huge play area and open space for kids to run around. Last night me and the Mrs popped in for a bite to eat as we had heard that they had a new menu and chef. We went disappointed, I had a falafel burger (not my usually choice of food) and my wife had a steak. Both were lovely and cooked fresh. The prices range from £6.50 (light bite) to £16.00 (steak) for main meals and I believe we got our money's worth for ours. I would definitely recommend this pub for a meal or just for a drink. The staff are friendly and professional and clearly take pride in their work. Also they always have around 4-5 cask ales on which are always different.

I have driven past here a great many times, but last night was the first time I have had the…read moreopportunity to visit the pub itself. This was a local CAMRA meeting, so we were fairly confident of finding decent real ale. The pub has obviously had a major refurbishment recently, resulting in a magnificent community pub- almost large enough to be a community itself! The bar and restaurant areas are welcoming and uncluttered. There is a large conservatory-type extension at the back for functions, plus a wonderful function room which gives all the feelings of a medieval banquet hall! The outside areas comprise a more than ample car park, a beer garden which could seat forty plus and a superb children's playground area. All areas were extremely clean and well-looked-after the toilets being small but very modern and hygienic. All staff encountered seemed to be interested in serving and knowledgeable about their wares the landlord especially so. The only minus points for me were the fact that I had to drive to get there and back, hence I could only have a few tasters of the beers, and the price of said beers. When pubs nearer home are selling real ale for between £2.30 and £2.70 a pint, £2.95 seems a bit much for somewhere that is off the beaten track. That said, I am still going to recommend The Black Swan to any friends for a visit.

Held a CAMRA meeting here last night and we were all extremely impressed. It is in a wonderful…read moresetting next to the Bridgewater Canal and surrounded by wide open spaces. There is a fair-sized car park, guarded by a large owl and a bear, both carved from huge tree stumps. The pub itself looks as though it has been completely refurbished, with taste, a few days ago and it is friendly and welcoming. The drinks selection is superb with all the usual national brands and at least five quality real ales on offer. The food menu seems a little expensive until you see what is actually being served - we were lucky enough to sample complementary sandwiches and the best chips I have ever tasted. Those eating their main meals seemed more than happy with them and I was even tempted to order something even though it was only a couple of hours since having my main meal of the day at home! There are children's and pensioners' menus advertised and a Sunday Carvery. We will be back, with the family next time!

first thing very nice happy genuine staff second thing nice surroundings and thirdly ,food enjoyed…read morenot by me but by 14 peole ,and there from yorkshire and like to moan-but not one complaint.] what a relaxed place-time stands still and great drinks too

In a village packed to the brim with pubs, the Saddler's Arms is one of many fine places in Lymm…read more Located next to the local chippy it's frequented mostly by an older crowd, making it more suitable for those wishing to enjoy a decent conversation with their pint. Its traditional décor and friendly staff make it a warm place to dwell and the reasonable prices combined with a larger-than-average selection of Ales will keep most drinkers happy. It's a cosy place that's always packed on weekends so perhaps go elsewhere for more spacious drinking. However, due to its size the atmosphere is always buzzing and as a result it'd definitely be on my pub-crawl list.

If you want a decent pint in Lymm on a Saturday night look no further than this place. When it…read morecomes to employing a pretty girl behind the bar, the quality of the landlords appointments must make him a serious contender for Kelly Brook's replacement as judge on Britain's got talent.

Formerly known as Rosco's, The Venue is Lymm's only music orientated watering hole. Since it's…read morerefurb a few years ago it's become a popular place for the locals to catch live music and even perform, as Tuesday's open mic night is always busy. Whilst it's not the best pub in the area it's definitely got a good atmosphere. The staff are always affable along with the prices and with weekends being prime time, it's great for a midweek chill.

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 :-)

Been for the last three years for family Christmas get together. The food in the first year was…read morepoor, however last two years has been very nice with no complaints.

Okay. The Jolly Thresher is good, very good in fact if you want somewhere to take family. The jolly…read moreThresher is not good, poor in fact for food. The pie was watery and tasteless and the soup was watery and tasteless. It felt as if they had bought it in and added water to make it last and after one spoonful I decided to not eat any more. I was originally going to try desert but nobody came to ask us if we wanted anything and so I decided not to. When I went to pay, I told them about the problems and the member of staff behind the counter said she would pass on my concerns to the chef. She was helpful. The rest of the staff seemed to have their heart not in the job, and to the member of staff who gave me the bill, you are the only reason why I rated this 2 stars instead of 1.

As pubs go, another good one and although we only tried the fish and chips and a butternut squash…read moresoup, they were done very well. The pub has a lot of old character and I would have given another star, except they seemed to have some issues keeping items on the menu in stock. Ironically it's part of the same chain the pub at London Road Bridge (I reviewed), and so same menu. What helped with this was the young man serving - lovely chap who made a point to make us feel comfortable and his best to serve us.

With three main areas (the snug, the main bar and the restaurant area) the Spread Eagle is fairly…read morespacious place and with its low ceilings it's always a cosy place to visit after a nice walk or trip into the village. The mock Tudor beams and classic décor make the Spread Eagle a quintessentially British pub. Serving a nice selection of ales and wines it's a great place for someone who likes a decent pint in traditional environs. With a decent kitchen it also caters for those with rumbling tummies, as sandwiches, baguettes and traditional pub meals are available at a non-bruising cost. With a set of screens, a darts board and coal fire there's many reasons to visit and if you're in Lymm village centre you simply won't miss it. Located at the foot of eagle brow, opposite the village bakery it's easily within walking distance of all the village's main attractions.