Reviews in Cheshire

Excellent meal. The new regime is a great success; we have visited 3 times since the change of management. Staff universally lovely, food good, generous and tasty. Yhey do a comparatively limited menu with skill. In fact my only concern is that the menu is a bit restrictive if we are going to become regulars, but maybe they will change it at intervals - here is hoping.

We regularly use the pub has we like the food and the service is very friendly. But with saying that our last two trips have been disappointing I had the liver and onions which was really overcooked so quite hard no staff came to check on the table which is usually the case.I find the times Karen is not on duty things don’t run has smoothly.

Had to wait over half an hour even though we booked days in advance

I booked for afternoon Tea for 5 including a child, with a nut allergy. Food: It was a quality reasonable of sandwiches, cakes and scone. I found it filling but the same acnt be said of the men in the group. My daughter has a nut allergy and received fruit kebabs in place of the cake, which worked well. However, I was concerned when our Afternoon Tea arrived because we had carrot cake topped with walnuts. We were able to keep these items away from her but the risk of cross contamination is too great, and I will not be returning to the hotel. Service: Quite poor. The staff are polite but not very attentiive. It was all a bit disjointed. I had to ask at reception where to go for the Afternoon tea and a loveky lady directed us to the Lounge and to inform the bar staff of arrival. We were shown to our table which was two large tables pushed together, which meant we had to raise our voices to be heard because of a large group of loud people. Added to the fact the design, flooring etc., accentuated the sound. We were asked for drinks, which I now realise meant, do you want a drink from the bar, which we did not. I ordered tea without being directed to the menu, which had a range of different teas, but we all got the same 'builder's tea'. Almost immediately our food arrived, again no dialogue explaining what sandwiches, etc., it was put down and the young waiter walked away. No one returned to check if all was okay, and there was no offer of more tea. After 40 minutes a chef arrived with a 'Happy Birthday' treat which apparently should have been brought out with our tea and sandwiches. Again no explanation as to what ingredients were included in the chocolates or the chocolate sauce. Concerning, given a member of the party had a nut allgery, this was remiss. Atmosphere: Disjointed service, tables which looked like they should be used in the conference room, no table linen and a confused table layout in the room, it certainly wasn't special or inviting. The room had a beautiful aspect but it doesn't work. I have had Afternoon tea in few different places and this was the worst. Maybe staff need better training, maybe someone needs to learn how to 'dress' the room to look inviting. I could go on but it was quite disappointing , overall. The larger party did on the other hand get lots of attention, something content creation for the hotel. Either way, not good enough.

Booked and visited with our son and grandson on Saturday as they were staying with us for the weekend. Lovely atmosphere as usual, great food and the staff as ever friendly polite and helpful. See you again very soon. Phil

Excellent food but unfortunately the prices have risen in the month since we were there last time The Black Pudding stack as a starter was superb Good portion sizes too

We came for Sunday lunch on 10th May and it absolutely fabulous, we added cauliflower cheese pigs in blankets and stuffing balls. Everything was cooked to perfection. Staff were very attentive. We are back on Saturday 15/5/26.

We visited Bacchus this week with my elderly mother . We have visited before and my mother loves the restaurant. We had a fabulous meal beautifully cooked and presented. The service is excellent too. I would thoroughly this restaurant.

Myself, hubby and brother had lunch at The Carriers yesterday, it was a horrendous day, the weather was appalling. However, the pub was toasty warm and welcoming. I had Lasagna, my favourite, it came with salad, garlic bread and chips, which is unusual to have them all, often its extra, but it was delicious, piping hot, hubby had Hunters Chicken and my brother had the Haddock fishcakes, all the food was amazing. The staff were lovely, a credit to the management, so helpful and friendly. The road works with the diversion must be affecting their trade, but I strongly urge you to go, follow the signs, we're local so no worries for us, but its so worth it. A lovely meal in beautiful surroundings, what more can you ask for. Also there's a very generous discount due to the diversion. We'll definitely be having lunch out again, soon.

Excellent service and food as usual

Went for a friend's birthday lunch yesterday, for the first time. Very impressed with menu, food and friendliness of staff. On the pricey side but to be expected of a formal restaurant in Prestbury and worth it for an occasion.

Visited for an afternoon tea with nan. Mum and auntie. Lovely girlie afternoon. Sam the lady who served us was lovely. Afternoon tea was delicious and served on vintage china. The hotel has so much character and the grounds around were also lovely. Definitely visit again

We enjoyed an excellent meal once again at the Plough. No complaints whatsoever

Beautiful afternoon tea with my friend, enough food and tea. A lovely setting also. Thank you.

Excellent service and excellent food as always. Thank you

Fabulous food, great atmosphere & the service was outstanding. This is the third time I have visited Bacchus & will be back again soon. No more needs to be said

Treated like royalty from the moment we got there. The decor was beautiful and the food was excellent!! Would definitely recommend.

Highly recommend Afternoon tea, it was served so beautifully in such wonderful surroundings, delicious ❤️❤️