Reviews in Knutsford

We visited the Bulls Head in Mobberley for lunch yesterday (12/2/09) after a fairly lengthy period of not going in due to closure and a patchy reputation. What a pleasant surprise, the food was was excellent, my wife had a large Cottage pie, chips and red cabbage all for £2.00!!! Quality was of a high standard as well. I had a fresh cut Gammon with free range egg chips and salad for £5.95. Plus a very well kept pint of Black sheep, all in front of a very welcoming roaring fire and a new owner and staff that certainly know the right recipe for making the pub popular again. Good wholesome food at very competitive prices with good beer and an open fire..............excellent all round. (Children welcome also)

I have visited this pub / restaurant a number of times now and the level of service and standard of food never ceases to amaze me. I have never tasted sea bass like it!!! Although it is tucked away along leafy lanes in Mobberley the place is always full and the atmosphere calming.

Lovely food in a setting that evokes a real feeling of Thailand. The food was delicious, especially the succulent satay, which is well worth a try as a starter. Attentive service with a friendly smile. Definitely worth a trip while in Knutsford.

We held our wedding here in June 2007. What a fantastic place and the perfect choice. We knew the food was great but the whole package was brilliant - the surroundings, the food, the wine, the service - all amazing. We still get people commenting that its the best wedding they've ever been to. People just raved about the menu we chose and the quality of the food. We were also made to feel that ours was the first and most important wedding ever held there. For a wedding venue that's a real accomplishment. The beauty of the Belle though is whether its a wedding or a meal for 2, you won't be disappointed.

Firstly, we had to beg for service even drinks. We waited for well over half an hour before anyone came to take our order for food or drinks, we then waited a further 45 mins for our starter. I had the oxtail which was completely tasteless. The fish cakes were nearly cold -just about passable. Two of our party had the halibut which was overcooked tasteless and lukewarm, and the duck wasn’t much better. I had the lobster which was just okay. When we finished each course, we sat for at least 45 mins before anyone came to clear the plates we literally had to keep flagging someone down each time to clear the table and if we wanted a drink because no one came to the table to ask us if we wanted anything. One of our party had the apple pie which was micro waved soggy and looked like it had come out of a Mr. Kipling's pack. I asked for blackcurrant and lemon sorbet and got ginger and mango When I flagged this up to the waitress she lost her temper and told me this was what I had ordered when it clearly wasn’t and she was fed up and going to get the manager. When someone finally came I said forget it because I just couldn’t be bothered anymore all we wanted to pay the bill and go home (and it was after 11pm by this time). We also had coffee which again was lukewarm We were polite at all times so couldn’t understand why the waitress was so aggressive towards us. So all in all this was one of the worst meals we have ever had.

Absolutely the worst curry I've had in ten years: nowhere near as good as a Tesco ready meal. The food came a couple of minutes after ordering, obviously pre cooked. Chicken tikka dhansak was ordinary not tikka chicken, no lentils and some cold cubes of tinned pineapple chucked in. Jalfrezi tasted of nothing but green chiilis. Fast friendly service and a good atmospehere but why would anyone go here: the food was appalling.

This is definitely our new place to dine! What can i say I've actually found a curry house where the lamb doesn't feel like its been cooked for days. It is actually the opposite. It is so tender and so soft it just breaks apart with the slightest touch. Chicken Tikka, Chops, Nann Breads etc all to a superb standard. Not only is the food beautiful but the decor is modern and clean too in a lively location. I would highly recommend this for one to try in the near future.

Our table was booked for 12.30 on the 16th September and although we arrived on time our table wasn't ready. We were seated at 12.45 our order was taken quite quickly. Our starters arrived 1.55 pm and at 2.30 I asked when our main course would arrive. It came at 2.45 and it was cold. I complained to the waitress and asked for the service charge to be omitted. There was no manager around just young girls with little or no training. Due to the standard of the food and the poor service the bill should have been reduced but there was no one with any authority on duty

We had heard mixed reports about the new Frozen Mop but went to try it for ourselves a couple of weeks ago. Although it was in the middle to the week, the restaurant was busy. The place looked fanatastic - a total makeover of the old Chef and Brewer style. What a pity that the food didn't live up to the new decor. The menu was unimaginative to say the least. Starters and mains were expensive,lacked any attempt at presentation and did not include vegetables or salad in many cases which was unacceptable given the price.. We also waited well over 30 minutes for our starters to be served and the same delay before our main courses arrived. We couldn't be bothered to wait for desserts. A lot of expense has been incurred in revamping the Frozen Mop and its a shame that the food is so disappointing. Everyone else I have spoken to locally is of the same opinion. There needs to be a big improvement if the Frozen Mop is to be serious competitior to its Mobberley rivals the Plough and Flail and Roebuck.

We visited this pub/restaurant on 30 Aug 2007 and people should know that it is no longer a Brewers Fayre but has had an extensive makeover and now serves delicious food. The menu is not very extensive but they are providing simple food which is well cooked. We both had fillet steak each of which was cooked as requested which is often not the case. The Mediterranean roast vegetables which we had with the steak were lovely. The service was friendly and efficient but not too over the top. It's not cheap but we thought it was good value for what we had. It's an old building in Mobberley but is now quite contemporary inside but it has been done sympathetically. We were there for our wedding anniversary but we won't be waiting another year to visit!

Great place. Always top notch food and vino. Services is quick and efficient. Romantic. You've got to go.

Although a little cramped for space, an interesting venue, especially as it also doubles as a penny farthing museum. Good home cooked food and delicious deserts. Well worth a visit.

A great meal every time with a varied and imaginative menu both lunchtime and in the evening, and excellent beers (Black Sheep especially good) also a decent if restricted wine list. Keep up the quality and consistency that we have found on every visit over the last 12 months or so. One of a very few places that works equally well as a country pub and a quality dining experience.

I must say the food was very enjoyable, similar to a couple of other local restaurants i eat at but a lot more expensive.....I really do think if you alter your food prices your restaurant will do a lot more business....Try it and see....Many thanks Gordon

Excellent, we dine at the Cottage infrequently but often enough to now we will be well served with a very good meal and a quality wine. No need to rush, just sit back and enjoy the evening with your guests with confidence the service will match.

First class food and service with an oriental smile

Nice place. Interesting local conversation. Do recommend!!!!!!!!

I am a local and have been using this place with my family regularly for several years. The winning combination is simple: It's a smart, unpretentious gourmet eating experience with very friendly staff, nice atmosphere at a decent price. What more do you want? Well done Lucy and co... Keep up the good work!