This is a lovely country pub and eatery in the hills and countryside of Little Bedworth near…read moreTarporley in Cheshire. I met Neil C.'s family here for lunch. The menu is lovely and has plenty of options to choose from. I ordered a fish finger sandwich which was very good. The dog who lives here is very friendly too!

An outside woodburning pizza oven. A gorgeous beer garden surrounded by stunning views. An old…read moreschool charming pub interior. Extremely friendly staff and Little Budworth (local village) folk. Real cask ales. What more could you ask from a traditional English country pub? I used to work in Chester a while back and was well aware of this hidden gem nestled in the picturesque Cheshire countryside. It was great to return last week whilst playing cricket at the adjacent Oulton Park cricket club. Only about half an hour away from Manchester this is a perfect spot to come for some lunch/dinner on your way back from Chester. Alternatively if you're a a petrol head like me, with Oulton park racing circuit just around the corner it can also act as a perfect pitstop on your way back after a few laps. Have yet to try the food but won't be long until that's rectified because the menu looks sensational. Highlights from it include the following. Pizza; 'The special one' (Goat's cheese, caramelised onions, rocket). Burger; 'The special one' (Cheese, beer soaked onions, gerkins, garlic mayo, special sauce, lettuce tomato relish) A special mention also for the Artisanal French cured meat platter (Yes that's as posh as it sounds) A selection of house charcuterie and paté from La Boucherie Candotto in South West France. In terms of drinks, not being a massive beer fan the only thing that stood out from the cocktail menu was 'The Egerton Refresher'. With Gin, home made marmalade, Mint, Elderflower and Pressed Apple Juice it looks right up my street.

This traditional country pub is host to a very nice restaurant that has a fine balance of…read moretraditional English dishes and the best of 'favourite' dishes from around the globe. This restaurant has a clear no children policy and I think this makes a nice 'safe haven' from the mis-behaved screaming kids that you can be subjected to elsewhere. But the reason this pub/restaurant is full every weekend lunchtime is because of the great food. So in light of this it is always a good idea to reserve a table.

My Mum n i Traveled from north wales to visit family and decided to have lunch here.... Well we…read morewont again. My Cokecola was FLAT. Our soup was cold and my sandwich well what can i say, i ordered BEEF N HORSERADISH.... would of loved some beef with it, ONE WAFER THIN slice was on it and it was out of a packet. when we arived there was only one other set of customers in and we had to wait at leat half an hour for our food to arrive.... soup and a sandwitch.............................

My wife and I went into the gate yesterday for lunch as we only live 5minutes walk down the road…read more I can only describe the food served as terrible. My wife had a chicken & onion roll. The roll was completely inedible due to the fact that it had clearly been defrosted from frozen in a microwave, and had the texture of rubber. My meal was just about acceptable but nothing to rave about. Needless to say, my wife pointed out the problem to the bar staff, who made no real apology, and said she would pas the message on to "them" ?? Bearing in mind that the meal was paid for in advance, no refund was offered, neither was a replacement for the meal that was sent back, NOT EVEN A COMPLIMENTARY DRINK. This establishment clearly does not have any clue about customer service or customer satisfaction. My advice is to avoid it like the plague if you are looking to buy a meal. This will reflect badly on them locally as I will obviously share my experience with my neighbours (just down the road). To be fair, if you are just looking for a drink, it is a comfortable enough pub, and they did do a nice pint of guinness, but dont even think about ordering any food here.

£3.50 for a carvery with all the trimmings - great value - well run - part of the pub and carvery…read morechain of outlets nationwide - also drinks are well priced too

Went for lunch yesterday and this is normally were I meet up with the girls!…read moreThey offer a mean Carvery, its great value for money. A fast and convenient place to eat. Great for kids too as they have a play area outside, and Highchairs.

The Duke of Portland..........wow has a ring to it doesnt it, sounds daunting. Well its not…read more... this gastro pub serves award winning declicious food. It was taken over by the Mooney family aound 5 years ago, the same people that brought you Belle Epoque in Knutsford. It was voted not long ago best gastro pub in the northwest, so that alone warrants a visit if you're ever in the area. It really has a very traditional feel to it, and I lovedd the big comfotable leather sofas in the lounge area. I went on a Saturday for a dinner gathering and it was packed, so reserving is probably a good shout. Fish and chips in here are to die for. Fresh haddock fillet cooked in home-made lager batter served with real thick chips.mmmmmmm This is probably the best pub/restaurant to be found in the whole of Cheshire and that is saying something!!

I come here all the time. Great staff amazing food cheap drinks…read more It's my local :) Highly recommend

An established local pub within walking distance of the Whitegate Way - they also serve food here…read moreand ther is a park and golf course right next to it - Across the road is a Jesters Playbarn for toddlers offering free play on a Monday

A lovely old farm house witha beer garden over looking the near by park. Great for the kids!read more

A nice place, besides from the cancerous music and the loud children. The place has an obvious…read morewelcome to young children, but the food is nice, and the prices are cheap, so take your fucking chances.

Calling for Sunday lunch my family and I had mixed feelings about this, once very highly rated,…read morecountry pub. On the edge of Northwich in Lach Dennis, the location is quite rural. Providing you're on the right country lane, finding it isn't a problem. The Duke's presence along the winding road is unmissable. Inside, the pub is fairly modern with a twist of country bumpkin. Tartan drapes (complete with pins) hang over the lovely windows, the exposed wooden beams and mix of furniture help to make it feel cosy and inviting. I had rang and delayed our booking by a couple of hours - the massive bbq feast the night before had rendered the original time of 1pm a little too early to stomach. On arrival it seemed we needn't have bothered calling ahead. There were a few tables occupied, some eating, some not. The staff seemed to deal with each a table at a time. This meant that there was a wait for food, but that wasn't a problem for us and our bbq stuffed tummies. The liver parfait starter (served with a berry sauce, toast and small salad garnish) seemed a little too perfect to be homemade - i'm not sure it was made in-house - if it was hats off to them! It was lovely. The rest of my family had the cauliflower and stilton soup which was also very tasty. The main event - the roast. I opted for beef (£13.50). It came with a huge homemade yorkie, roast potatoes, mixed veg, gravy and horseradish sauce. The beef was beautiful and tender, the yorkshire pud was crisp and the veg nicely cooked, although there could have been more of it. The potatoes were a little disappointing - they were more like boiled potatoes that had been baked rather than the crispy, fluffy treats I'm used to eating at home. The gravy was perfect - but, again, there could have been more of it. Not sure I'd make the trip from Manchester to the back lanes of Lach Dennis especially for a Duke's Sunday lunch, but I'll know where to go if i'm in the area and crave a good, honest pub roast.

The Duke of Portland is a great pub, the food is spot on and mostly produced as locally as possible…read morefrom the surrounding villages. It is owned by the same family who have the outstanding 'Belle Epoque' in Knutsford, and the Duke is no let down. Comfy sofas for drinks and a really great sunday lunch. They sometimes do a chocolate orange brioche puddingmmmmm. If you are in the area you should definately try this pub, it's great.

The Kingfisher is a perfect local pub for the residents of the area but it's pretty basic. In…read moreregards to the draft beer it would be great to see a couple of Italian choices like Peroni or Moretti but I guess that's a personal preference. The food is fine but if you fancy a meal out then check out the other local pubs in the area that offer proper homecooked meals. I ordered salt and pepper squid at the kingfisher last week as a light snack to have with my beer and I can guarantee it was frozen from a packet. It was not fresh made calamari. Overall if you're local then this is a great pub to go and socialise over some drinks. It's lovely decorated inside and they have a pool table. But if you appreciate good food then you'll probably be disappointed

The Kingfisher is a large and spacey pub in a recently built surroundings it offers family and…read morechildrens meals, relaxed in and outside. To a set out area just for dining which is set out and might be worth booking to eat in thie area. The menu has main meals of steak fresh fish, and homemade curry and baguettes and sandwiches for people who would like a snack. The meals are freshly cooked and quick.The surroundings are open and well decorated In summer the outside is packed with familys enjoying a drink. It is also busy at weekends with local people. The staff are friendly, polite and it overall feels more upper class than your every day pub.