Fantastic food, great specials board a really great British pub, sadly too few about nowread more

AMAZING!!! As far as I remember this place has won pub food…read moreof the year ever year since Ive lived in the area. Super tasty quality food, I noticed that on the menu it even tells you which farm the meat came from, or where the ice cream was made etc. The Greek Lamb and the Gammon are both brilliant. The portions are huge and I'm always left with enough food for another meal but save room for the Holly Bush sundae because you wont ever have a such a selection of tasty locally made ice cream :) The prices are great too, last time I went it was around 30quid for the 2 of us.

Even though we live all the way over in Leeds, we have now been here twice in 2 weeks on account of…read moreHot Steve's family live in Mow Cop and there have been a couple of family meals out where the Bleeding Wolf has fitted the bill nicely as a restaurant capable of coping with a table of 10+ diners. Extensive menu with lots to choose from I've had the mushroom stroganoff and the scampi respectively on our visits the chips are chunky and deliciously cooked. Portion sizes are deceptively large so you'll have to be mindful when you order as the puddings are worth leaving room for. Being an expert on these things, I'd heartily recommend the chocolate and guinness cake over the chocolate fudge cake much richer and gooier without the sickly sweetness. I'm going to have to google the recipe Nicely decorated, friendly staff, clean loos and reasonably priced good quality food what more could you ask? What's that you say? An interesting back story into how the pub got its name? They've got that too you'll have to visit to find it out though : )

I went here with friends as part of a massive 3 day bike ride, so I'd probably have happily eaten…read moreanything. But this was as near to faultless as you can get from a steakhouse. My Ripeye was perfect and the wedges of iceberg lettuce even worked. The staff were also very friendly. The only minor gripe came from a couple in the group who found the rump steak a bit tough. It got the thumbs up from the other 12 people though.

this place has changed hands and it has definatley changed for the better, it is now a steak house…read moreand the food is fantastic The inside is much nicer as well and you feel much more welcome to be there by the furnishing and the staff. it has plenty of parking due to it being not very central to any town or city particulary. It isnt too cheap but the quality is definately what you pay for, the steaks are fantastic and they really do know how to cook them. Nice place to go for a birthdya meal or something, never been when its particualy busy but i imagine it can be quite popular. the restaurant is always kept clean and tidy. nice place to go to eat

excellent steakhouse, from whom i;ve never heard a bad review…read more All food is freshly prepared as you can tell when asking for specific things. The steak is delicious, and always cooked to exactly the specifications you require. Even the salads are good! Drinks are a little expensive, but given the range, and the quality of food for reasonable prices this is ok. Due to its location wouldnt really make a drinking pub, but is an excelent location to head to for a a meal

lovely steakhouse, with a good selection of continental beers which makes a nice change from usual…read moregastro pubs. there are also a few cocktails on the menu, so you dont feel so awkward asking for one! the food is very nice. With the grill opening out onto the main restuarant area as soon as you walk in your stomach is starting to grumble! Although i don't eat steak even i thought that some of the steak dishes smelt nice, and lookng at my boyfriends, it did look very very nice. The chicken dishes that i have tried have both been delicious, served with very nice seasoned fries, although i'm not sure why they have to be served in a weird paper serviette which just gets in the way. Service is a little slow but the turnover of customers is very high so it spreferable to have to wait a little longer rather than have a dirty table. Makes for a very nice night out

We come to The Swan on a fairly regular basis and we always have very nice meal at a very…read morereasonable price. The lunch club has a lot of tasty options with a starter or desert for £1. We both had lovely meals today which both came to about £10. We worth a visit to this very nice pub.

First time at this pub. Taken aback by the quality of food and number of real ales. They also have…read moreSan Miguel on draught. Pub not much to look at from outside but worthwhile stopping for a drink at least. Prices are pretty much average for both drinks and food. My wife fancied an Eton Mess which wasn't on the menu. The waitress said they would make one if she wanted! Overall, I would place the quality of food in the "restaurant" bracket, definitely NOT pub grub!

From the owner: The Bluebell Inn has a fantastic reputation for great food and with over 40 main courses, including…read morefood for special diets, there's something for everyone. We also host 2 beer festivals every year.

Beautiful little country pub with super friendly staff and absolutely fabulous food. Not had…read moreanything here that we didn't absolutely love. They have over 130 gins behind the bar and the owner is a mine of gin related information :-) Really excellent - but get there early to secure a table!

This is my favorite pub! My friend lives a mere mile or so away and I must confess that walking…read moredistance is highly weighted. The cask ale selection is lovely which makes the Monday special of 50p off all the more appealing. So we've got walking distance and delicious ales as part of what constitutes "favorite" status. To this I will add that I enjoyed the music selection immensely. A really nice mix of old and new, all impossible not to just be happy about. After having a few pints we realized we were hungry. The aroma from nearby diners along with their "chips are to die for" comments encouraged is to take the plunge. A pate starter and classic pub dishes sealed the deal. We had a steak pie and a broccoli leek and cheese pie. Both amazing. We will be back. Probably on Monday.

This pub/restaurant is fantastic. The owners are very welcoming and the pub is split into two…read moresections. The staff are freindly and the customers are just as pleasant! We stayed in the dog friendly seperate section so if you aren't so keen on dogs, there is a beautiful seperated restaurant next door. The food is immense, very original menu with locally sourced food and a twist on some pub classics. I would recommend the samosa starter and chicken pate.

The Old Swan has been modernized and is now an excellent destination for food in the small rural…read morevillage of Madeley Heath. They have a great selection of casks ales and gins with a menu of classic British dishes and some modern classics. We went as group of four and had an amazing time. You are made to feel very welcome and can tell it's a family ran pub, that gives that "local pub" feel. To eat we had a beautiful salad with goat cheese, liver and onions with an amazing bacon mash, sirloin steak and an incredible looking and tasting steak and kidney pie. Everything tasted fresh, looked great and was hot, all was a hit! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming with a mixture of families and friends enjoying the evening.

From the owner: Our ambience is that of a local village pub, offering you a warm welcome, exceptional, friendly…read moreservice and outstanding food. Set on the Cheshire border The Old Swan has a strong commitment to local sourcing of fresh high quality food. Our menu is combined with classic pub dishes with a modern twist. All our food is freshly prepared in our kitchen by our chefs daily, we think that this makes the difference between good food and poor quality food. Our bar area is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a light snack, accompanied by local guest ales and a carefully selected wine list