Compared to the pubs and restaurants scattered around this area of the Cheshire countryside, the…read moreRiverside Inn can feel slightly more soulless although since it outclasses a lot of the places I normally visit, that point seems a bit petty. A big, well-furnished building, it serves an excellent range of pub grub that takes the pork scratchings I normally get and gives it a swift kick in the crackling. The stretch of tranquil water it sits next to is actually a tributary to the Mersey although it feels nicer than that. Relaxing here on a sunny day is a great way of whiling way the hours. Just watch out for the buzzing flies and mardy staff. They're both an easily tolerable pest.

This is a lovely place to go to it is set along side a river with a beautifull outlook over the…read morewater and fields, it is a large pub offering seating for up to 100 people approx. The meals are all 2 for1 all day every day, making it very busy all the time. It has a wide range of foods on the menu, with every day simple meals to exotic specials. It is very popular so it is advisable to book in advance. My favourite is the steak cooked to perfection. chose to sit in the conservatoryif there is the space and enjoy your meal and wine. The riverside is as it say on the riverside watch the boats pass by. My choice for a saturday night out with the husband.

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!

A little difficult to find (I got myself well lost!) but well worth the effort. This is a…read morewonderful, friendly village pub with excellent food and beers. We visited the Hare and Hounds as it had been picked as the venue of this years North Cheshire CAMRA AGM obviously because of the quality of the beers. There were four beers on handpumps and, as I was driving, I had to rely on other's opinions on three of them. All agreed that they were tasty and well-kept; high praise from a gathering of CAMRA members! The menu was excellent and, although none of us were there to dine, the smells were beautiful, plus we saw the chef eating his own food always a good sign. Looking around the building one is impressed by the stylish yet friendly atmosphere including the beer gardens, which include the famous brook, which is the site of the annual duck race at Easter raising a phenomenal amount of money for charities.

My mum loves to come here for food, so I went along with the family on our way to an appointment…read more We thought that an hour and a half would be ample time for a two course meal, but this was not the case. The food took a very long time to arrive, but when staff seemed to be itching to clear our starter course plates away we assumed that the main courses must be ready to be brought out, however they were not. We waited another ten or fifteen minutes for these. I had the fish cakes to start, which were large but didn't taste of much. The main course of chicken stroganoff was the biggest disappointment. I opted for half rice, half chips, and the ratio of carbs to stroganoff was completely wrong. My dad's 'senior' portion of chicken curry was certainly no smaller than my (supposedly) full size portion of stroganoff; he just had less rice and fewer chips. This might not seem like a big issue to some, but when presented with a plateful of chips and rice, with a small amount of stroganoff on the side, it ruined the meal for me. The main course was otherwise tasty, and so I'm sure there are satisfying menu options available, but I won't be rushing back to the Antrobus Arms.

Hugely friendly and a good menu which offers OAP discounts most days. The food is basic but well…read morecooked and portions are huge. Value for money is exceptional. If you want cheap, honest, food, this is your place. Quiz most Sunday nights with music on a regular basis.

A couple of weekends ago, we stayed overnight at this pub, had dinner & breakfast. The rooms are…read morelocated in the barn behind the pub and are spacious, clean, "no frills" and come at a reasonable price. The breakfast is a proper "full English" (or parts thereof) with vegetarian option available. Dinner was busy on the Friday night and apparently fully booked out on the Saturday. There is a menu, but also daily updated specials. The interior is that of a cosy, quaint and old-fashioned pub, which is helped by the firm wooden beams and structure. It is a great option if you are in the area, with convenient access to motorways!

While in the UK I was desperate for a Sunday roast. After looking at various pubs online we decided…read moreas a family to try The Hanging Gate. I wasn't overly excited about the starter selection but the haggis abs black pudding rosti sounded like something different I was really intrigued to try and it was lovely. The whisky sauce went really well. The roast beef main was a good size portion and I was so happy that it came with cauli cheese as that is my all time favourite side. Not many places do it as a Sunday roast accompaniment. Overall a really nice meal with the family and would def come back again

We came here for our christmas meal with my boyfriend's family and I absolutely love it!…read more Great decor, staff are friendly and the food is locally produced and cooked by hand in house. Every time we've come here before it has also been great with a large selection of beers, wines and ciders to choose from! This time we had a set xmas menu that we had previously chosen. We were shown to our table v quickly and drinks orders were taken speedily! I had pate to start which was v tasty but which I had chosen the vegetarian starter which was a cheesey tart which tasted absolutely amazing!! Pate was good nonetheless and I ate all of it!# Christmas dinner- traditional turkey, roasties, stuffing, gravy and veggies! (See pictures) Everything was tasty, the lovely waitress bought all the sauces we ordered to the table and it was just so delicious! The portion size wasn't massive BUT it was exactly what you wanted having a starter as well!! For dessert I chose xmas pudding which was tasty and served with vanilla ice cream! The only reason I didn't finish this was because I was feeling slightly worse for wear after a party... and rather full from the roast!! James G had the brownie which was quite dry :( So quite glad I didn't order that! So all in a all a fantastic pub and restaurant, the new updated place looks beautiful and we will continue coming here for family meals :)

Went to this pub for a meal. Bar staff told us there was room in restaurant but as soon as we had…read moregot our drinks they told us there was no room and we would have to eat in the scruffy bar area. No apology was made for this. Barmaid was not very friendly and gave the impression that serving us was a major chore. Food when it arrived was not particularly good for the price and the bar was dark, draughty and not very comfortable. Not a good experience and we won't be going back even though we live locally.

The new landlady is a very friendly person who offers a warm welcome. The food is excellent and you…read moredefinitley get good value for money. I would thoroughly recommend this pub to anyone.

The place looks nice from the outside but is a bit faded and tatty once you get inside. Menu quite…read morepricy seeing as it's only a pub. Seems to do a good trade for pensioners. Very old fashioned menu and just too expensive for the quality and portion size received. Will not be going again.

A traditional country pub with small rooms and low doorways. A good selection of beer and a…read morefabulous menu. Taking its guide from overseas, there is a great selection of dishes which are all recognisable, whilst at the same time being unusual - like the tuna steak brought to you still cooking on the hot slab of rock it was baked on. If you have never been, it is well worth a trip.

What a find! Food was truly delicious coupled with friendly of staff, made for a lovely experience…read more A lovely family run traditional pub, eclectic decor which is fun and playful. I had the beef Wellington which was perhaps the best I have ever had! The hot stone cooked meats look fantastic, an incredible menu offering every type of meat! Good parking and a friendly welcome from the dogs. Can not recommend this little gem enough, will be defiantly making a return visit!