Returning to this pub after many years, I was filled with nostalgia and anticipation. In the past, this establishment had been a favourite haunt for drinks and meals, particularly renowned for its delicious pizzas and early morning breakfast offerings on weekends.However, my recent visit left much to be desired, particularly in terms of the food. While I fondly recalled the delectable pizzas of the past, the reality fell short of my expectations. The selection was limited to three options (if I recall correctly): margarita, spicy, and BBQ chicken. Opting for the BBQ chicken pizza, I was disappointed to find it lacking in flavor, with the predominant taste being that of the BBQ sauce covering any other possible flavour. The chicken appeared to be pre-cooked by the supplier, diminishing the overall quality of the dish.Similarly, my wife's order of Chicken Hunter was underwhelming, I think this could be the saddest chicken hunter I have seen in my life. As depicted in the accompanying image, the dish was far from the hearty and satisfying meal we had hoped for.It appears that the management may have shifted their focus towards beverages rather than food, transforming the establishment into more of a sports pub than a culinary destination. Which is not bad either but while the ambiance and memories of past visits remain fondly cherished, the current dining experience leaves much to be desired. ?
Mike Sharpe
First time here and great experience! Lovely staff and great beer to watch the
Paul Higgins
Lovely welcoming place. Will go
Gary Valentine
A good choice of beers and a good atmosphere. What more is needed.
Dennis Yarwood
Great friendly pub.
Barbara Chapman
Christmas meal was Delicious very tasty as was everything. Mince pies we Fabulous.
Valerie Camacho
Today 25th went in for lunch. Bar staff welcoming and pleasant however food was not very good. My husband had chicken wings which were ok. I had steak melt. The steak was mostly grissle which was most of the steak. A very thin layer of cheese two small pieces of baby gem lettuce which was limp. Chips were good. I was asked by the person behind the bar when I went to pay was my food ok. I told her about the steak and was met with a sorry. Won’t be eating here again. Shame because it looks an improvement inside.
Olwyn Thistlewood
Not the best atmosphere for a quick early tea but, the food was very good and served freshly cooked.
John Cryne
Very nice pub well set out beer keep well food very tasty and great staff of your in the area worth a
Andy Marr
Guy behind the bar wouldn’t stop squeaking some stupid dog
Visited on Wednesday 30 August, really looking forward to enjoying a meal, only to find out the chef shut the kitchen at 8pm as no Manchester City matches were being screened ?
dee clegg
Food was ok but not value for money , this pub used to draw people in with fresh pizza years ago . There’s no draw anymore no different from any other pub in the area , we feel you don’t get enough food for your money . Shame really as we used to come here a lot . On the positive side staff are great
Louise Fagan
Went in as it had just been done up. Not the most welcoming atmosphere with heavy rock music playing.Food was OK, they had ran out of something but politely rectified it however my medley of green veg was a bowl of peas!The wine was dearer at the bar than on the new menu? No refund given the menu was just removed.Overall a pleasant visit but won't be rushing back.Parking: Easy access
chris
Food took ages to come even though pub was empty. Waited 7 mins for cutlery. Steak served cold. Came with curry sauce instead of peppercorn sauce, side order forgotten and waitress started clearing the table while people still eating. Rude. Buttermilk chicken very dry and more like a southern fried chicken fillet.
LondonKathryn
Absolutely horrendous - first of all the bar staff made an error with our food order. When they brought it out into the beer garden asking whose food it was, we explained that it was ours but there was an error. The server was extremely rude to us - turned out we were correct. Our food then came in dribs and drabs. And it was dire. The layered nachos was a bowl of stale cheap nachos and a thimble of the most disgusting chile con carne I have ever tasted. We sent these nachos back as they were stale, chewy and so inedible. This was met with a rolling of the eyes! One of our chicken dumplings had blue roll stuck to it - they took the plate, ripped off the blue roll and part of the dumpling and brought it back. The salad was inedible as it was so dry and old. Despite all of these errors there was never any form of apology or sorry. A simple word that would have gone a long way. My Pimms was not cheap but came with no fruit. Avoid this place - it is a disappointment and an absolute waste of money.
Returning to this pub after many years, I was filled with nostalgia and anticipation. In the past, this establishment had been a favourite haunt for drinks and meals, particularly renowned for its delicious pizzas and early morning breakfast offerings on weekends.However, my recent visit left much to be desired, particularly in terms of the food. While I fondly recalled the delectable pizzas of the past, the reality fell short of my expectations. The selection was limited to three options (if I recall correctly): margarita, spicy, and BBQ chicken. Opting for the BBQ chicken pizza, I was disappointed to find it lacking in flavor, with the predominant taste being that of the BBQ sauce covering any other possible flavour. The chicken appeared to be pre-cooked by the supplier, diminishing the overall quality of the dish.Similarly, my wife's order of Chicken Hunter was underwhelming, I think this could be the saddest chicken hunter I have seen in my life. As depicted in the accompanying image, the dish was far from the hearty and satisfying meal we had hoped for.It appears that the management may have shifted their focus towards beverages rather than food, transforming the establishment into more of a sports pub than a culinary destination. Which is not bad either but while the ambiance and memories of past visits remain fondly cherished, the current dining experience leaves much to be desired. ?
First time here and great experience! Lovely staff and great beer to watch the
Lovely welcoming place. Will go
A good choice of beers and a good atmosphere. What more is needed.
Great friendly pub.
Christmas meal was Delicious very tasty as was everything. Mince pies we Fabulous.
Today 25th went in for lunch. Bar staff welcoming and pleasant however food was not very good. My husband had chicken wings which were ok. I had steak melt. The steak was mostly grissle which was most of the steak. A very thin layer of cheese two small pieces of baby gem lettuce which was limp. Chips were good. I was asked by the person behind the bar when I went to pay was my food ok. I told her about the steak and was met with a sorry. Won’t be eating here again. Shame because it looks an improvement inside.
Not the best atmosphere for a quick early tea but, the food was very good and served freshly cooked.
Very nice pub well set out beer keep well food very tasty and great staff of your in the area worth a
Guy behind the bar wouldn’t stop squeaking some stupid dog
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Visited on Wednesday 30 August, really looking forward to enjoying a meal, only to find out the chef shut the kitchen at 8pm as no Manchester City matches were being screened ?
Food was ok but not value for money , this pub used to draw people in with fresh pizza years ago . There’s no draw anymore no different from any other pub in the area , we feel you don’t get enough food for your money . Shame really as we used to come here a lot . On the positive side staff are great
Went in as it had just been done up. Not the most welcoming atmosphere with heavy rock music playing.Food was OK, they had ran out of something but politely rectified it however my medley of green veg was a bowl of peas!The wine was dearer at the bar than on the new menu? No refund given the menu was just removed.Overall a pleasant visit but won't be rushing back.Parking: Easy access
Food took ages to come even though pub was empty. Waited 7 mins for cutlery. Steak served cold. Came with curry sauce instead of peppercorn sauce, side order forgotten and waitress started clearing the table while people still eating. Rude. Buttermilk chicken very dry and more like a southern fried chicken fillet.
Absolutely horrendous - first of all the bar staff made an error with our food order. When they brought it out into the beer garden asking whose food it was, we explained that it was ours but there was an error. The server was extremely rude to us - turned out we were correct. Our food then came in dribs and drabs. And it was dire. The layered nachos was a bowl of stale cheap nachos and a thimble of the most disgusting chile con carne I have ever tasted. We sent these nachos back as they were stale, chewy and so inedible. This was met with a rolling of the eyes! One of our chicken dumplings had blue roll stuck to it - they took the plate, ripped off the blue roll and part of the dumpling and brought it back. The salad was inedible as it was so dry and old. Despite all of these errors there was never any form of apology or sorry. A simple word that would have gone a long way. My Pimms was not cheap but came with no fruit. Avoid this place - it is a disappointment and an absolute waste of money.