Reviews in Cheshire

We visited the pub prior to a planned visit to the shire horse centre next door. We have been to the Alvanley Arms before and enjoyed it so we booked it again. It is such a nice place. The location is great, the interior of the pub is very cosy, the food is very nice and the staff are helpful and friendly. It is the third time we have been to the Alvanley Arms and the shire horse centre this yeat and wish we could go every week.

I am a frequent visitor to Mere Court hotel and have always enjoyed the food and hospitality. From the moment you arrive the atmosphere is welcoming and well-appointed, reflecting a commitment to quality and guest satisfaction. Every meal I’ve had has been beautifully presented and full of flavour, clearly prepared with care and high-quality ingredients. The staff are another highlight—always courteous, attentive, and genuinely hospitable. They go out of their way to ensure that each visit is comfortable and enjoyable, creating a dining environment that keeps me coming back. Whether you’re visiting for a casual meal or a special occasion, the Mere Court Hotel delivers an experience that exceeds expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for excellent cuisine paired with outstanding service.

Excellent service - best pizza I have ever had. Lamb was an excellent also. Very cheap!

This was our second visit. We stopped off for a meal on a long drive home. The pub is a lovely environment and very clean, and the service is friendly. Unfortunately the pork belly was dry, and the dish overall was too heavy. I did want a pie but there was no alternative to steak and ale. We were considering a dessert, but waited 25 minutes after finishing our meal with the table not yet cleared before deciding to pay at the bar and leave as there was no server attending us.

We had a Sunday early evening meal. We were impressed with the service and the quality of the food. The portions were large and we would go for the smaller plate option next time. Maybe then have room for dessert. Four of us had the mixed roast diner and one had the vegetarian option. We chose the Alvanley Arms because of the wide selection of vegetarian dishes available. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

Staff were very helpful. My granddaughter 's meal wasn't what I ordered for her which was roasted chicken breast, mash and peas., Instead chicken was chargrilled, a mixture of veg and mash, which was the only thing she ate.

Me and my family went for the first time on Saturday, hands down the best breakfast in Nantwich. So quirky and unique with there way on breakfast, we will 100% be returning and this will be our new breakfast spot. Highly recommended.

Fabulous food and great service as always!

Had a fantastic meal and a very relaxed experience. Service was good and the prices were reasonable.

Having been visiting the White lion for over 15 year as it’s are local pub there has been a disappointing deterioration in the quality of food and the presentation, we do continue to visit but again disappointed on Friday , the salad dressing is now just olive oil it’s just some salad leaves no tomatoes cucumber onions, which for the cost of the starter we feel is poor . There was no table mats or cutlery put on the table till after the starter had been delivered and it’s wasn’t busy at all . The spot light was faulty over the table facing the wrong way making the table dark when I asked could it be turned to face the correct way was told there waiting to get it fixed . We will continue to visit but would love to see a return to better quality food and service .

Having been visiting the White lion for over 15 year as it’s are local pub there has been a disappointing deterioration in the quality of food and the presentation, we do continue to visit but again disappointed on Friday , the salad dressing is now just olive oil we ordered prawn salad there was no cocktail sauce the prawn were tasteless it’s just some salad leaves no tomatoes cucumber onions, which for the cost of the starter we feel is poor . I had the pate which previously has been the nicest pate we have ever tasted the new one on the menus is no were near the quality of the previous pate that always served with chutney. There were no table mats or cutlery put on the table till after the starter had been delivered and it’s wasn’t busy at all . The spot light was faulty over the table facing the wrong way making the table dark when I asked could it be turned to face the correct way was told there waiting to get it fixed . We will continue to visit but would love to see a return to better quality food and service .

Absolutely wonderful restaurant, so much fun, great food and service. We can’t wait to come back again.

Amazing as always , lovely friendly staff . Authentic Italian food

This was my first visit for several years and I was pleased to see the restaurant was still very welcoming with a great atmosphere. Unfortunately the service was very slow. No one came to take our order so we flagged someone down. We then waited 30 minutes for our meal. I ordered the goats cheese and onion tart which was so small it looked like a starter as it was a large square piece of puffed pastry with a small round filled centre , served with salad. Very poor indeed. I didn’t complain at the time as I’d waited so long I didn’t want to wait for anything else. We then asked to see the desert menu but it never arrived so after another 20 minutes we decided to just pay the bill on our way out. I shared my disappointment with the staff member who took our payment who apologised and advised they were short staffed. We had 2 drinks taken off the bill. Overall very disappointing

Came for tea on Saturday 24/05/25 @17.30 myself and husband both ok ordered the cod and chips , my husband's meal was perfect fish lovely where as mine was complete opposite hard batter and very little fish inside it , what fish there was had to be scraped of the batter, if both the meals where as good as my husband's I would give it 10/10 but my meal sadly let it down and we won't be returning .

Lovely meal

Been to The Plough quite a few times now due to pleasant, polite and efficient service from the staff, plus the choice and reasonable cost of the food Would highly recommend a visit . An overall lovely country pub in which to eat.

A Delightful Sunday Lunch Experience We recently enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch at The Plough we had the Trio of meat Sunday roast, The meal itself was hearty and well-prepared, with generous portions and rich, comforting flavors that hit all the right notes for a traditional Sunday roast. What truly elevated the experience was the attentive, friendly staff. From the moment we arrived, service was friendly, efficient, and thoughtful without being overbearing. Our meals arrived quickly, allowing us to relax and enjoy our lunch without feeling rushed. In all, it was a warm and welcoming dining experience that combined excellent food with exceptional service. We’d happily return for another Sunday lunch.