What a great find! Still on our canal holiday we moored alongside the canal at Low Bradley on a very sunny sunday afternoon and walked into Bradley in search of a pub. We were really happy to stuble across the Slaters with its fantastic patio - perfect for a sunny afternoon and with possibly the best view I have ever seen from a pub patio. Dogs were very welcome to sit outside and lots of water bowls were provided for them. It was a bit like Crufts actually particularly when we joined the crowd with our two Newfoundlands!
After a couple of cool drinks we decided to drop the dogs back to the boat and returned to the Slaters for Dinner. We were lucky to get a table as they were fully booked which is a great indication of the quality of the food. The menu covers all tastes - fresh fish, steaks, great veggie options supplemented by Sunday Roasts on the special board. My Spinach & Ricotta lasagne was delicious and OH Fish & Chips soon disappeared without a trace. Neither of us could make desert as the portions were more than enough - and we did have a cheeky garlic bread starter which was just dripping with garlic butter and to die for - I did see a guy on the next table sampling the home made New York Cheescake, it looked amazing and was the biggest portion I have ever seen. Isn't it funny how really skinny people can eat so much?????
All in all this is a great pub, great food and I must make a special mention of the Landlord and Landlady who despite being run off their feet were really friendly and welcoming, they took time to chat to everyone. It was a really pleasant change. The Slaters Arms gets my vote and we will return - its not particularly close to home but will be worth the effort. read more