£100 in vouchers from Marstons in compensation for the despicable behaviour detailed below:…read more The manager of this pub is quite clearly a bully, both to his staff and to any of his clients who dare to challenge the quality of the food. On Sunday, we sat down for a family meal which I really enjoyed and so did our nine year old son. However, my wife did not enjoy her meal and couldn't eat it. When I complained I was told in no uncertain terms that he wasn't going to remove the item from the bill. He also told us (unbelievably) that 'he wouldn't eat it' but had to have it on the menu because Marstons (the brewery) needed to cater for vegetarians. He said it was 'our choice' to order the food and that if I didn't pay for it he was going to 'call the police'. When I refused to pay for the meal he screamed at me to 'get out and never come back'. What he was actually trying to do was entrap me. I walked over to the bar and insisted that I pay for the rest of the items we had eaten/drank. He then continued to yell at me to 'get out' and create an unbelievable hullabaloo over a £12 curry. I refused to buckle and insisted that I pay for the other items we had consumed. At this point, he actually threatened to manhandle me out of the pub. If I had just left he would undoubtedly have reported me to the police for theft. What a despicable man. He bellowed at me 'we've got your registration plate on camera' to which I replied to his obvious disappointment that we had walked from Chirk. This man (short, stocky and bald) is one of the most aggressive brutes I have ever come across in the hospitality industry. We felt like we had been hideously abused over a £12 curry. My wife walked back to Chirk in tears. I am sure in the majority of other pubs, they would have simply expressed their disappointment and offered us a refund. What we received was pure and simple verbal thuggery from an absolute bully of a man. It was also quite obvious that the staff in the pub were petrified of him. I will be ringing the brewery tomorrow to discuss this man's behaviour. My wife and I would like an apology from him face to face although I very much doubt we will receive it. Oh and don't take my word for it... here are a few words from tripadvisor I have just copied and pasted: The 'Manager' was both hostile and confrontational and would not have looked out of place in a market greasy spoon establishment. Appeared very abrupt to the point of being aggressive and argumentative. Also noticed this man didn't appear to have much respect for his fellow colleagues. Miserable manager shouting at young staff. The manager's attitude towards customers stinks. I will never eat in this place again and recommend you don't either. The manager, when I told him his attitude was horrendous, said 'just don't talk to me' and put his hand up in my face. Overall I cannot believe that male manager is even in a hospitality role at all, let alone a manager. Will never be returning. Manager scruffy and damn right rude . Stay clear unless you want rude service and abuse. The money was not the issue, I just don't like being conned or spoken down to. In all my years working in hospitality, I have never treated anyone, even the most difficult customer, with such disrespect. The very poor manager had three arguments with customers within the two hours we were there. I wouldn't accept it and then the "manager" Craig came out and was very rude, argued and threatened to call the police because I said I wouldn't pay for poor food. Never in my life have I heard a manager speak like this. He's more suited to a run down back street boozer! Most unprofessional manager I've ever known.

Visited back in August and was just reminiscing about the incredibly handsome waiter with a…read morefantastic mullet that served me. A true testament to the human race. It would not surprise me if he were President of the World one day

We had some car trouble and had to stay here for several hours. The staff were so warm and…read morewelcoming and made an unpleasant situation a wonderful experience. We were so lucky and grateful for meeting such a lovely group of people. The food and drink were fabulous. Thank you for coming to our rescue and for your kindness!

Always friendly staff and customers and good selection of real ales. As a local (5 miles) I try to…read moremake time to walk across the Aquaduct when I'm working nearby. Have a beer or 2 and walk back over. Occasionally have food and am never disappointed.

What an incredible experience from start to finish. The setting is absolutely beautiful, with a…read moregorgeous riverside location that makes the whole meal feel extra special. The food was outstanding. We had the curry and the sticky beef salad, and both were full of flavor and beautifully presented. For dessert, we enjoyed the classic Bakewell tart and the coconut mousse, which were the perfect way to end the meal. A special thank you to Tina, who looked after us so well. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. In fact, every member of staff we encountered was warm, professional, and pleasant. Without a doubt, this was the best meal we've had in ages. We already can't wait to come back and would highly recommend The Boat to anyone looking for exceptional food, wonderful service, and a stunning location.

The Boat is afloat !!…read more Nestled right up alongside the River Dee and recently reopened, the Boat has lost none of its charm or ambiance. I like the fact that they support the community around the area by buying their Beer and Produce locally whenever possible. Records date an Alehouse here right back to the 13th century and the interior decor reflects how the building has grown through the centuries.Lots of Oak beams and stone floors add buckets of character. You can choose one of the quiet corners for privacy or park up in one of the larger open areas and banter away or, weather permitting, take a table outside. Called in for lunch the other day and the menu, although not extensive, has everything for feeding all tastes from a wake-up morning coffee (open at 11am) to a refreshing pint of ale and home baked pie, or spend an easy evening with a fondue and some warm torn bread washed down with a pint of locally brewed traditional free house Cask Ale. They also have an excellent choice of Wines should you fancy a change. Once you have had your fill then ease down that food and drink by taking a riverside country walk!! The scenery is stunning. The great thing about 'The Boat' is that is a place for all seasons. When the weather is warm you can sit alongside the river and watch folk fishing for Trout, Salmon and Eel and may even catch a glimpse of the Otters who live on the opposite bank. When colder weather arrives you walk through the door to be welcomed by open log fires, and feel like you are home. Turning up here on a snowy Winters afternoon is a Dickensian delight. Word of warning - double check your directions before you set out as the Boat Inn is off the beaten track at the end of a long winding lane. ..... Maybe it should be called The One Way Inn ?

The New Inn is plainly a popular pub restaurant - the bar was full on our arrival this evening. The…read moresix of us were quickly shown to our reserved table, drinks were ordered and served and our orders for food were requested after just the right interval. Starters - mostly grilled asparagus with poached egg and koftas - were delicious. Mains of chicken curry, pork escalopes, sea bass and lamb were all also well-received. With two bottles of white and two of red, a couple of beers and five coffees, the bill came to £198. We felt this represented good value. The service was good (a door was unlocked on request for one of our party who was on crutches without question) the specials board and menu provided a wide choice and a enjoyable night was had by all

This was so good we went twice on the Saturday evening for 12 of us followed by Sunday lunch the…read morefollowing day.This doesn't get any better and is fab value for money..Easy parking around the back of the pub and enter via the garden..The staff are really keen to help with fast service and very good knowledge of whats on the menu...too much to mention but stunning choice of starters...main courses of seabass, shrposhire lamb...fab steak, stunning chicken..plus plus etc etc...did a quick head count and everybody was seriously happy..and great prices...for the five of us on Sunday it worked out at £75.00 and included a very good wine and puds to die for...Go here before they get swamped !!

Once upon a time this was a great little pub, then it was taken over by a local chain oh dear. It…read morehas an okay atmosphere, if a little souless. The food, however, leaves a fair bit to be desired. Service is pretty slow, a massive menu therefore a lot of frozen food. Some quite cheap 2 for 1 deals - with good reason. A nice beer garden for the summer, but generally not that great.

Cosy pub with fair food. We had to wait quite a while for our food but it was good when it arrived…read more There are better pubs which have better service and better food. Prices seem to be average.

Date: April 2012 Good: Good choice of drinks…read more Reasonably priced. Very nicely decorated, modern, clean and tidy. A good mix of seating & areas where you can have a chat, watch sports or play pool. Sometimes provide free bar snacks (sandwiches, etc). Bad: Not very convenient parking. Parking is roadside & can get busy at times due to being close to a fish & chip shop)

Awesome pub mum works there love the free buttes they bring out all the amazing 3D tv all types of…read morebeer BAD car pack at the back is abit small

This is a very old pub in Chester. We were spending a few hours there and it was difficult to find…read morea place where lunch was served after 3pm and before 6pm, but they do! Very high ceilings, lovely large high windows. The dishes were quite big and there was a good selection in the menu. The place smelled a bit like fried food, but overall I would still recommend it !

Such a charming place. Very grand and olde in appearance. Jacobean apparently…read more They were serving the excellent Pogo from Salopian among about 8 ales I think. I followed it up with Spitting Feathers Thirst Quencher, which did what it promised but no more. Spitting Feathers are the brewery that owns the pub. Enjoyed their cheese plate while discussing European and UK politics with a couple of very nice chaps from just across the border.

This used to be the place to go about 10 years ago and would be packed out pretty much every night…read more It has been through a number of changes of owners and has quietened down a lot over the years, even before the smoking ban. It has recently reopened and undergone a refurbishment, which personally, I find makes the place feel a little cold in atmosphere. It is a large pub in a very nice setting with a restaurant section and also three rooms for the pub side. It has a large car park. The food is mainly pub favourites and the portions were generous. The service was quick and the staff were friendly and efficient.

We went there tonight the service was second to noe and the food was gorgeous I cannot fault any…read morepart of it please visit as you will not be disappointed it would be advisable to book.