Sensational. Simple, fresh, tasty menu (no jalapeño-chipotle-mayo-with…read moreprawn-mango-chutney-cranberry aioli). Attentive service without being overbearing. Everything was "yes, we can do that." Went on a Sunday afternoon with kids and they loved it. Buffalo sauce is great (had on on the chicken burger, off menu). Calamari is great. Would appear to be a very good place for grown-ups in the evening. Simple, elegant décor. Very tasteful and hip without being gauche. One television with the football on, perfect balance to be able to watch the game without being in a rambunctious pub/sports bar. My guess is it was the proprietor who took care of us for the first half of our meal and my wife said, "mmmm, he's handsome, too." That I could have done without but, overall, 7 out of 5 and we will be back regularly.

The Hale Kitchen is a nice smart place but very busy on a Friday. Don't think it's decided whether…read moreit is bar or a restaurant so when we arrived for dinner we were surrounded by a rowdy crowd at the bar. This meant that our dining experience wasn't as relaxed as it could have been. The service was very friendly and attentive and the menu looked good. I ordered the mushrooms to start which were presented well but were a little tasteless my husband liked his goat cheese tarts but felt it would have been nice if they'd come with chutney. The fish and chips were a hit for main but my sea bass was rather dry and lacked flavour. The dessert we shared toffee and pecan cheesecake was the best course of the night. Overall an average experience. Think it might be best to try this place at a quieter time in the week.

The House is an outstanding restaurant and bar in a prime location in idyllic Goose Green in…read moreAltrincham. If you're looking to wine and dine a loved one or impress a new date, then you can't really go wrong here. Head chef and owner Adam Wilde has created an attractive warm bistro feel in this family run establishment, with dimmed lighting, booth seating and laid back sounds. The mix of French and English dishes change regularly and are surprisingly affordable. Classic dishes like Moules Mariniere, Pork fillet Stroganoff and Slow braised lamb knuckle fall between £9 and £13 and the well put together wine list starts at just £12.90. After a fabulous dinner, you don't have to move very far for entertainment on the weekends. That's provided by the House bar, where live acts play until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays whilst you sip your belgian beer, champagnes or cocktail.

Tucked away in the idyllic setting of Altrincham's Goose Green, 'The House' is a friendly, family…read morerun restaurant led by head chef and owner Adam Wilde. With an appetite for fresh ingredients and local produce, the menu is brimming with seasonal flavours and offers an appealing mix of English and French dishes. As well as a daily 'specials board' to delight the most food savvy of diners, signature dishes include The House Wellington and Grilled John Dory. Open for both lunch and dinner, the afternoon menu offers a tempting selection of fresh salads, sandwiches, jackets, wraps and toasted paninis, plus a choice of a la carte dishes.

The much younger sister site to Didsbury-based wine merchants Reserve Wines…read more(http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/reserve-manchester), this wine-focused shop/bar can be found inside Market House next to Altrincham Market. They sell a wide range of quality wines which are available by the case or bottle (to take away) or glass or bottle to enjoy a drink or two whilst feasting on a pizza from Honest Crust or one of The Wolfhouse Kitchen's tasty dishes on shared refectory style tables. As at their main shop, they are more than happy to advise if you're looking for something in particular (or don't really know what you'd like). There's also an ever-changing stock of spirits available so ask the staff to let you know what's on offer. Tip: On weekends Market House is exceptionally busy - dogs, kids, Cheshire Housewives, the lot - so don't be expecting a peaceful respite from the bustling market.

Jack In The Box serves as the spectacularly reborn Altrincham Market House's own mini-pub. Together…read morewith Reserve's wine-focused bar, this corner of the hall always looks to be bustling with thirsty customers. With several handpumps and eight keg dispensers, JITB serve up a very decent selection of craft beers and always include a small number from Blackjack (as this is their first Brewery Tap). Expect the likes of Burning Sky, Marble, Runaway, Siren and Weird Beard alongside a growing range of other bottled and canned beers. If you're unable to get a table to sit at, there are a couple of large barrels to rest your beer on and keep your eyes peeled for people leaving! They've grown from strength to strength since the food hall relaunched in autumn 2014 and have just picked up Trafford and Hulme CAMRA's pub of the season and newcomer of the year award (which is proudly displayed behind the bar). Really well deserved.

Great coffee, great food and great owners. Every time I visit California coffee the owners are…read morethere to greet us with an enthusiastic smile and a warm welcome.

Best coffee shop in the north of England. Everyone working here is a laugh and whether you're there…read morefor a sandwich, a quick espresso, or one too many pints, I promise youll have a good time Paisano

A newish craft beer and wine bar on the main road through Altrincham; it opened at the end of 2015…read more The ground floor layout is pretty long and thin, with booth seating by the bar and normal tables further back. A good sized bar with friendly staff working behind it. On the upper floor there's more seating space and the toilets, but there wasn't a soul sat up there on a Saturday night. They've six hand pumps with ever changing ales and it was great to see that they had Fubar by Tiny Rebel Brewing and Neck Oil by Beavertown on draft. Paired with Cheshire Tap across the road and down a bit, it's made Alty that bit more of a decent real ale destination, especially given how close they are to the train station and Metrolink. It was good to pop in for a couple, but I probably wouldn't spend a whole evening here if I'm honest.

Came here last night for a beer with friends. Absolutely loved the place from the moment we got…read morethere. Comfy seating, hooks for coats (perfect to hang our soaking wet coats on!) and lovely and warm in the bad weather. Loved the decor too. Fab beer selection, numbers 1-8 rotate but really enjoyed the battlefield 1405, a golden ale. Tatton available on tap as well as Shindigger and some from Freedom. Friendly bar staff and they also have regular acoustic nights. Will definitely be back.

Wanted a nice wine place to chill on a sunny day. Spotted this place and got excited.. people are…read morefriendly but they play rock music, making it more like a pub than a wine cellar. The classy-ness of the place just got torn apart by ABSOLUTELY WRONG music. It should be playing cafe jazz ambient music to make the right atmosphere... can't even talk at ease over such rockish music banging loudly.. thumbs down! Sort the music out correctly please...