I love the UK and how you are driving in the middle of the countryside and there is always a…read morecountry pub nearby serving food. Good food at that. HOME is one such pub that we happened upon when we needed a lunchtime pit stop. I had a fish and chips, which was very nice. I washed that down with a lovely pint bottle of Magners in a glassful of ice. It was a nice day so we sat out front in the sun. Lush. Both me and the venue :)

Recently visited the Axe and Cleaver and was really surprised at how good it was. Six of us visted…read moremid afternoon on a Saturday. Our server Alison was very friendly, we had a laugh with her and she was great at her job. We had a mixture of different starters and mains, favourites being the ham and eggs, the steak pie and butchers block.Prices were very reasonable and food very tasty, I would definitely return a nice atmosphere too for a quiet Saturday late lunch.

Been to the Axe a few times now and will be going again next week for a Christmas meal (Dec 2009)…read moreSet in the beautiful country surrounds of Dunham Massey (Inc the National Trust park of the same name) this pub/restaurant is traditionally country and quaint essentially English.Although at the start of the year the new owners refurbished the place and added a bit of modernisation incorporating glass, which for me ruined the traditional and classic design a little, the pub still remains more traditional than most in the surrounding area and does still retain an element of tradition.With wood beams and an open fire, the setting is very relaxed.The pub itself is of a medium size and has outside seating both at the front and back for those summer days.There is a large carpark to the side.The food is lovely and has a home cooked feel about it, plus the bar is fully stocked with a great choice of drinks and snacks.Although not one of the cheapest pubs around it's very reasonable for the quality and the service for me always seems really good with staff being very friendly and helpful.The pub is surrounded by a couple of farms where you can purchase fresh produce and Dunham Massey park with it's roaming reindeer and gardens being a great day out for the family.The Axe is very much a country style pub but is only 5 mins by car from Altrincham town centre.Well worth a visit!

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.

Following the recent Didsbury Beer Festival and chancing upon a very decent ale whilst I was there,…read moreI wanted to find out where I could lay my hands on more of that particular 'amber nectar'. I was chuffed to find out that Dunham Massey Brewing Company were only five miles from where I live, so on a crisp, sunny weekday morning (I was on annual leave, not AWOL from the office) I hopped into the car and into the wilds of Altrincham. There's a half-mile single track road to get to it, so be careful when driving. The brewery and shop are both in the same building with the former on the ground floor and the latter upstairs via the side entrance. Their shop is really well stocked and the guy who served me was very welcoming. I picked up a case of 12 bottles of their 'Cheshire IPA' for less than £26 and left a very happy customer. So when you have something like this practically on your doorstep, cut out the middleman and buy straight from the source!

Everyone likes Deer and beer, don't they? I know I do. That's why I love visiting Dunham Massey,…read morenear Altrincham. Aside from a beautiful Manor House (run by the National Trust, an entry fee applies) and sprawling grounds with free roaming deer, it's also home to one of the North West's most exciting microbreweries. Dunham Massey beers are a fixture at many beer festivals and can be found in a handful of local pubs and restaurants, including The Fat Loaf. However, your best bet is to come here and buy them direct from the brewery shop. Believe me, they're worth it! My favourites are the Milk Stout, Choc Cherry Mild, Treacle Treat and Winter Warmer, all of which are available for between £2 and £2.50 per bottle. To my knowledge, they don't offer brewery tours here yet. But as soon as they do, I'll be first in the queue!

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

We had a nice light lunch here! A snack really, as we shared just one steak and ale pie and a…read morecouple drinks (we weren't very hungry and were in a rush.) The steak pie was very good, and the black currant and ginger beer was just what we needed to gear up for more sightseeing. The staff was very friendly and welcoming.

From the owner: Historic pub on Stamford New Road near Goose Green, a stone's throw from the hospital. Serving…read morePieminister pies and a range of beer, cask, craft and cocktails as well as holding a well stocked gin bar.

A hidden gem that exemplifies the old terrace-house-converted-to-a-pub that's so common around…read moreManchester. Lots of small rooms to hide out in--and the free wifi makes it a good place to hide-up and go online. They added a surprisingly spacious garden in about 2008. Great selection of beer and very friendly service. Stays open to midnight too.

Tucked away on a small road, a little further down from large establishments like The Orange Tree…read moreand Old Market Tavern, The Roebuck is worth a look in. A real traditional boozer, what I love about The Roebuck is the feeling of camaraderie amongst the regulars and the Landlords who make it their mission to create an inviting and friendly atmosphere, although occasinoally this can make you feel like you're gate-crashing a private party. However I don't think it would take long to become more familiar. In the summer I happened upon an amazing open air gig in the garden, lots of classic American and British rock songs and a great atmosphere as the sun went down. It was totally unexpected!

It's true that this place is an all-rounder and probably one of the most popular drinking dens in…read moreAltrincham. Owned by both Landlady and Landlord, they do their best to make you feel welcome. There's often a strange mix of clientele, from the very young to the very old, but everyone appears to be having a grand old time all the same. For sports lovers, there's the informal sports bar upstairs with screens, but be sure to get there early to nab a leather sofa. The Orange Tree has a great selection of draught beers as well as real ales, and the food hearty and includes a very pocket-friendly daily special including pie day, fish and chip day and steak day, all under £5!

The Orange Tree is a Pub that has it all, cask ales, brilliantly friendly staff (rare) and…read moreincredibly good food! It's one of those pubs that has obviously been lovingly cared and built on for a number of years. The food is good old fashioned pub grub like home made steak and ale pie, rump steaks, baguettes and a good selection of salads. They even have a resident ghost! who has been the subject of interest for ghost hunters, regulars and visitors alike..... Apparently he is a monk who likes chanting! They have a small beer garden to the rear, there is also seating out the front facing out onto Altrincham old market square, most of the buildings here are some of the oldest in the town. There is also a sports bar inside where they show all sports .. you name it, they probably will air it. A peaceful, privately owned and traditional pub!