I try to only review great places so you should know where this is going :-)…read more I've passed this lovely place so many times assuming it was a 'pub that does food', but actually it's possibly a restaurant that does beer ??! Let me give you some examples. Halloumi is Halloumi right ? Wrong it tasted better than ever beautifully golden soft and rich. Must have also been a 'good brand' of Halloumi. Squids squid ... right ? Wrong, Fresh and thickly cut and just fried red hot to perfection in a light home batter = beautiful. Chicken strips are chicken ... Etc you know what's coming now huh !? Moist tender thick cut strips of very fresh chicken breast all with a garlic mayo and a chilli dip. Already my compliments to the chef or chefs. So on to Sunday roast beef dinner. Massive home made Yorkshire beautifully fluffy golden roasties fresh carrots cabbage and runner beans side, a pig in a blanket, and just the right amount of beef to make you feel stuffed :-) we did ... Ironically the perfectly acceptable but average cappuccino was the only downside to the whole day because everything else was 'above' standard. But the most impressive thing about English lounge is something you can't make or design. It's got a 'je ne sais quois' a 'Feng Shui' a something elusive that makes it incredibly relaxing and soothing. We spent hours there unhurried, and attended to gently by the friendly staff. We listened to the perfect background music and we left feeling we could easily have spent all day and night there! And that's something you can't create .... Right ? Wrong !!! Lol congratulations to the management, staff, and kitchen of the English lounge .... Superb !

Nice pub for authentic England's food. Able to eat steaks, pies, pizzas, etc…read more.. Clean, but have a traditional attire. Good spot for lunch and dinner.

So after a cold snowy day of photo shoots we were starved cold creatures…read more It was a Sunday and one of us piped up "Oh let's go for a Sunday Roast!" So whipping out yelp..We tried a nearby pub which was packed..in defeat and stomachs a-gurgling I rang this place and spoke to a John who was polite and promised us a table.. Eagerly we arrived to a lovely traditional pub with a fire and good vibes. We were led to a lovely dining room and seated. Looking around at fellow diners eating Yorkshire puddings the size of a large boat we were encouraged. They offer lamb, beef turkey or all three meats for 14.99. I chose the lamb Sunday dinner with mash, green beans, red cabbage, roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips and a massive home made Yorkshire. There was little bit of a wait but God when it arrived it was one of the best Sunday dinners I have had in a very long time. The portion was generous and we even got cheese cauliflower for the side. We ate in utter silence and every single thing on that plate was cooked to perfection. These wolfed down we ended with a cheesecake each which was also divine and a decent portion. Overall fantastic service.. great atmosphere and most importantly excellent food!!

Went for lunch on a weekday and the place was packed. Comprehensive menu including the usual fayre…read moreincluding burgers, steaks, fish and sandwiches. More expensive than your usual pub grub but a cut above and well worth it. I went for the burger with bacon and cheese (approx £11), homemade, large and well cooked burger in a focaccia bun with some extremely chunky chips on the side. Colleague had the fish and chips and was well received. Afraid I didn't try the beers but had a wide range or lagers and beers. Nice atmosphere in impressive 17th Century building, lots of seating and good outside patio area. I will be back to sample other things on the menu!

A multi-story pub with a modern twist for service (basically you QR code the app, order whatever…read moreyou wish from the table you select yourself from within the multi-room pub, and scanning the table number allows your food and beverages to be delivered quickly and directly. Being that it probably caters to the many visitors Buxton receives visiting its famous horticultural gardens and old world architecture, as well as the public water fountain just in front across from the pub and the Opera House. There are definitely some great tables with amazing views, and cozy corners to have a more intimate meal, so the place encourages exploration to find your favorite spot within the sprawling house. 2nd floor WC's and no lift present an accessibility issue for that but the first floor is mostly accessible. Menu is replete with family favorites and a very creative beverage cocktails and mocktails. The order App is on greenking.co.uk the management company where you can browse most of the menu and offerings

A great pub. Fantastic customer service, lovely food & great atmosphere. Would highly recommendread more

The Rivington Pub & Grill (formerly The Ridgeway Arms) in Blackrod is a warm, cosy, and comfortable…read moretraditional English pub, with a large focus on dining. If you enter the Rivington from the car park, you would firstly think that you've walked into a the bar of a pleasant restaurant, complete with leather winged armchairs, candles, and historical photos of the area. If you walked into the Rivington from the other entrance, you would think that you've walked into a traditional and friendly pub, complete with a roaring fireplace, wood panelling, and comfortable chairs. Fortunately, both are true. Whether you're there for a pint, or there for your dinner, the warm and pleasantly decorated and furnished surroundings automatically make you feel relaxed and comfortable. The main dining area for the restaurant side of the pub is in a horseshoe shape, with open fireplaces on each end, and a raised seating area in the centre. The food offered has something for everyone, ranging from the traditional to the modern, but done superbly well, and in good portions. The head waiter told us how nothing is ever frozen, and everything is bought and created freshly, hence sometimes there can be a wait for your food, but frankly if you want good food created fresh, you should anticipate a bit of a wait. It only makes sense For starters, I had the Saddleback Ribs, which were in a delicious BBQ sauce, which was very much a home made sauce, rather than the thick ketchup-like BBQ sauce you seem to find everywhere today. The meat was so tender, that I was able to simply lift it up, and the bone fell out! Very tasty indeed! The serving staff here are friendly and helpful, but for many of them it seems English is not their first language. This isn't a criticism as much as an observation, and a note that a few times we had to say things a couple of times before they understood, as we were often asked "sorry, what was that?". My only criticism might be a one off, as we asked the head waiter for our bill, but it didn't arrive, and after 15 minutes we asked another waiter about it, but as we did so, we saw the head waiter walk in, see us, and have a moment of realisation, before he dashed off to the bar to collect our bill. Everyone forgets something now and then, but as soon as he realised, he was on it! Although there are many vegetarian dishes available, I do have to say that the Rivington's forté is their meat! All of their steaks are dry aged for 32 days hung on the bone, and all of their beef is from traditional breed cattle. My personal favourite dish here is the rare breed minute flash-steak, which is tender, juicy, and full of flavour (as were my dining companions' above dishes too!). My flash steak came a specific way, but for other meats you are asked how you want it cooked, and obviously which sauces and accompaniments you would like. Steaks cooked without a sauce get lightly drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. I personally love their chips! Big, chunky, old fashioned chips. Proper comfort food! I feel I must point out that when asked what he thought of the Herdwick Lamb Chops, my father-in-law, who is a very difficult man to impress, declared them "excellent!", which frankly blew the rest of us away (my mother-in-law dropped her fork!). This is an old fashioned man who would usually say something was "not bad" or at most "not bad at all!", but to declare a food 'excellent' is something we've not heard before... so that's saying something! They offer a nice selection of after-dinner goodies, from teas and coffees to after-dinner tipples, but as beautiful as their desserts sound, I have yet only ever had their sticky toffee pudding, which is home-made and very light (not stodgy and heavy like you'd imagine) and served with vanilla ice cream and butterscotch sauce (my favourite!). It's not that I don't want to try their other desserts, but I can't resist their sticky toffee pudding whenever I'm given the choice!! Frankly I should go there one day and JUST have a couple of desserts! The Rivington Pub and Grill is superb basically, and if you've only ever been there when it was The Ridgeway, I emplore you to go along and give it a try! Maybe have one of their amazing sunday roast dinners. It's the sort of place you could go as a couple, with friends, your parents, or even the whole family. It's a good example of a traditional English dining pub done right! I look forward to my next visit.

If you are looking for a traditional cosy English pub then look no further!…read more The Rivington Pub and Grill, formerly the Ridgeway arms, is the perfect place for a quiet drink or tasty pub grub. The modern yet traditional interior with open log fires makes you feel right at home. The extensive menu has something for everyone and the prices are extremely reasonable for the quality of the food. There are truly no pubs like this around the local area, it's a gem! I am a regular customer!

I originally discovered March Hare because of their delivery service through Deliveroo. Their steak…read moretrays were delivered promptly with juicy results and many interesting sauces on the side. The vegetable dishes are varied and generally garden fresh. The experience visiting directly was slightly different. This was a Saturday brunch wherein service was kind and courteous, but quite delayed. This is OK if you're having a leisurely meal, but might bring you a bit of anxiety. If you are trying to keep to any kind of schedule. The food itself is quite lovely, although my vegetables looked fresh and green, they did appear as though they had sat in the finishing lamp a little too long. The Seabass came out a little odd, because we can't specified to avoid garlic, and that was interpreted to leave out the prawns entirely. The hostess corrected that quickly, but it is a bit disruptive to the overall meal flow. Location is beautifully quaint tucked away inside of a forest Glen and brings about a very peaceful experience. Decor reminds you of visiting a small cottage. If you don't mind the occasional flaws, which are immediately corrected dining here could be a wonderful experience at a very unique establishment.

Not a bad random lunch here at all, in fact I was so desperate to get out of the house after…read moreworking in my home office all week that I just wanted to get somewhere new and enjoy some tasty fodder in a communal setting. Situated between Stockport and Cheadle, look out for the 'Hare' sign and nip down the road to find a lovely little country pub with plenty of outside seating. I think I'm right in that the MH is part of the Mitchells and Butlers 'Vintage Inn' brands and the food shows - it's all great effort on the menu but you know it's all paint by numbers behind the scenes and a bit chainy. I enjoyed their brie and bread starter (could have done with a bit more bread tbh) and their beer battered halloumi (bit too much batter, would be better like a tempura) and chips was nice if still fairly standard. There was a good range of beers on offer, some nice bottles and there seemed a great environment of banter and middle aged folks catching up. Staff were also very friendly. I'd happily pop down here again for lunch or a few drinks mainly due to it being so close to my house. Not a bad option if you live nearby but nothing WOW in terms of quality of the food.

This Pub is steeped in history, and if you are into your very British pub experience where a direct…read morelink to the past can be seen around you as you sup your ale, then should make a visit to the Arden Arms! A fact that made me go there was the following - The interior of the pub today is included in the CAMRA National Inventory, a list compiled by the lobbying group of the only remaining 250 pub interiors (out of over 60,000) in Great Britain that remain of outstanding heritage interest!! The 1908 bar from is still in place, and is definitely unlike I have ever seen, it is a floor to ceiling carved wooded masterpiece! there is beautiful original tiling too .. and a lovely little snug to get cosy in! as you would expect with this calibre of bar, you can order from an array of beers! The beer is supplied by the famous independent Stockport Brewery, Robinsons, you will also find seasonal brews! The food is good too, on my visit I had 6oz Rump Steak & Caramelised Red Onions, Mustard Mayonnaise ciabatta for only £6.50 !! the menu is quite varied, but they stick to the best of British pub grub... nothing too fancy or trying too hard, just very good honest food!

The Arden Arms is a fantastic pub in the centre of Stockport. It's a traditional boozer which has…read morebeen done out really well. I love the posters on the walls and the fact they still have a snug. The outside area is excellent with heaters and decking. They also have live music there every Saturday night during the Summer which is free. The food is excellent quality pub grub. Everything is home made. Their cheese and onion pie is fantastic. The pastry is so good and the filling delicious. I also recommend the home made sponge puddings they do with homemade custard. Well worth a visit during lunch time. The owners are also super friendly as well.

Not for tourists avoid at all costs. The food was affordable but made us sick. Drinks are…read moreoverpriced compared to the other options in the area.

We had a great visit here.We were greeted by Michael and were made to feel very welcome. The…read moreservice by staff was amazing, they were very helpful and the food was served quickly and with a smile. The atmosphere was great and the view was relaxing.Thankyou! We will be visiting again.

I really enjoy the food and not expensive and good prices for the drinks…read moreMy family like to come in the up steps as well

As far as wetherspoons go, this place has it right in my view! Always cheap and cheerful and never…read moreany trouble to been seen! As like most wetherspoons the food is standard yet in always surprised to see the well presented food placed in front of me! The guest ales are often changing and are a delight to sample :) They have a darts and crib team that play on a Monday evening too! Always a mixture of old and young here, shoppers and your 9-5'ers having a pint after work :)