Alvanley Arms in Cheshire West and Chester

Paid £100 for over battered greasy onion rings, bland flavourless tagliatelle pasta and greasy unflavoured steak. Got charged for the ketchup too. Restaurant in general is visually appealing and the decor is beautiful. And the location is also beautiful by a lake with shire horses grazing. But the food is awful, wish I'd have saved my money and gone to maccies.

Popped in after visiting the shire horses next door. We ordered drinks and dessert. The waitress was efficient in receiving information and executing it without forgetting our order. Whilst the few minutes it took to receive the desserts we looked up the history of this pub. Only found the information on a different website. Built 400 years ago. They also hire out rooms to stay over. The toilets were clean. The customer who sat near us seemed a regular but he spoilt our visit by playing videos on his phone with the volume up, it drowned out the pubs background music. Other than that I would of given 5 stars.

Charming period traditional village pub. Pleasant large beer garden with plenty of seating, located by a large lake with ducks and water fowl surrounded by woodland. There’s a shire horse centre across from the pub car park but unsure if that’s a visitor centre. Quality cask beers. I was told the food is very good. Friendly and attendant staff. Recommended.

We went for Sunday Lunch on Mothering Sunday It was very busy and wasn’t expecting much to be honest, however the food was delicious ,hot and Plentiful , the ingredients were fresh and cooked to perfection. Very reasonable priced Staff were really polite Will definetly be returning Thanks You

Lovely atmosphere, great drinks, good food and cosy rooms. Still as good 9 years after my 1st visit.

Called in for an evening meal for 2. We didn't book, but they had room for us. (Midweek). The menu had a great choice , the service was really fast and we enjoyed our food and evening.

Lovely pub loads of choice and great views from the garden. Well worth a visit. 👍👍

Had a lovely Sunday lunch here today, the food was excellent and the staff very friendly.

A lovely country pub! Food very nice and good service. Lovely decor!

When new and visiting, it can be tricky to pick a venue for dinner as there is so much choice in the local area. We found a gem in the Alvanley, the kids enjoyed their food so much they asked to go again the following night 😀.

Just left the Alvaney Arms, and wanted to write a review to say how wonderful the service and food was. Loads of choice for both vegetarian (me) and non veggie (husband). Prompt service, happy staff and good food at a decent price, in a pub with a nice atmosphere. What more do you need.

Great overnight stay, friendly service as normal and good food. Upgraded my room as there was availability on the night.

Attentive staff, delicious food, and lovely pub! The belly pork was honestly up there for the best I’ve ever had. Unfortunately no room for desert but great menu for starts mains and deserts. When we pass in the future we will sure to be back😋 Thank you

Really warm and friendly atmosphere Karen and her team made us feel very welcome right from the get go. We stayed the 1 night for Valentine’s night and the room was a delight with confetti hearts everywhere. Looked fabulous and was not expected. Had a lovely 3 course meal and there was lots of choice on the menu, something for everyone. Room was well equipped with treats and beverages, we stayed in the Clydesdale Room which had a really nice charm about it, we will definitely be asking for that room on our next trip. Big choice on breakfast and again cater for all tastes. Set on a busy road, but don’t let that dissuade you, we were at the front of the hotel and we were not disturbed by any road noise. We will be back in the spring as we would like to experience the large garden area and lake to the back of the hotel. Booked for next year for a wedding event close by.

Found this place on our way home. Beautiful place and the beef and ale pie is the best ever. This is the way to serve amazing food. So tasty. Will definitely make a drive back.

Lovely food. Great menu. The waitress was quite rude to someone who was checking a booking on the phone. She was quite off hand and impatient with us, however it wouldn't put me off returning.

The food was lovely. We were asked if we wanted a dessert, chose off the menu but no one returned to take our order. 9.15pm we were asked to leave as they were closing, despite the website saying 10.30pm. A quick end to our night!

A great pub to eat in. A warm welcoming fire in winter and good food at a reasonable price. We go here when we have family and friends with us, and we’ve all said how enjoyable the whole experience is.

Absolutly shocking took a party of 10 just after Christmas food was terrible and cost was over £500. Would never experience the place to anyone . Have written to head office and made my complaint known .

Thank you Karen and the team for a wonderful stay. Two of us stayed here prior to attending a wedding nearby. Karen had no problem checking us in early after a long flight and was very accommodating through our entire stay, providing plenty of local knowledge and recommendations. Breakfasts were delicious and rooms were clean and tidy. She was also able to accommodate a group of 11 of our friends and bridal party for dinner at late notice, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food. I will definitely visit again and highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area!

lovely food large portions lovely place :-)

Loved the food and drinks. The duck in orange sauce was delicious.

Could not fault, food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere brilliant, with exceptional service...

Booked two lovely rooms for family for the night. Highly recommend eating in the restaurant. Amazing home cooked food. Lovely friendly staff. We will definitely be booking again.

A friend had booked for us and had asked for the bottom room for us twice. On the day we were.put in the.main room. Wasn't a.problem but would have preferred to get the room we asked for. Food very good and the young waitress was very good but can't say the same for the older one. Quite offhand.

We had an enjoyable family lunch here. It's got a country pub atmosphere with lots of options on the menu and a decent selection of drinks including non alcoholic options. The only reason I'm not giving 5* is that halfway through our meal most of the staff disappeared leaving one person to wait on several tables. They did their best but the service got a bit slow.

Had a drive out for food and we chose here...what a great choice it was...Sunday Roast is second to none, nice friendly staff and a really cosy welcoming atmosphere. Wonderful!

Stayed for two nights Wednesday and Thursday, used this as our base to explore places nearby, was an absolutely outstanding hotel absolutely immaculate room, lovely food and a very nice manager in charge that couldn't do enough for you..would highly recommend anyone to stay here,great location to explore Cheshire and beyond

Found this pub driving to Manchester from home. Quiet at the time menu good, large portions and food good. Service was friendly. Food took quite a while to arrive and my pie crust was looking it had sit under a heat lamp for far too long. The crust was very dark with some inedible blackened areas. My wife had a hanging kebab which was excellent. Will go back as we liked the place and 1 not perfect offering does not make a fair test. Didn't complain so as i have a restricted capacity when eating and plenty of tasty filling for my heeds.

Lovely place to stay. Good rooms, nice food, friendly staff. What more do you need?

Lovely food, great location and friendly service, reasonably priced too compared to many pubs that still seem to be raising their prices quite a lot. I had fish and chips which was divine and my fiancée had an Asian tofu sweet and sour dish with rice which she also raved about. Highly recommend. Thank you for a great lunching experience.

Great service great food warm atmosphere

Second time we have been for a meal, when we were passing, and for the second time and it didn’t disappoint. The service was excellent and the food was outstanding. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Stayed here overnight, the room was beautifully decorated and had a good choice of tv channels. Netflix and prime. The breakfast was delicious, a good selection and well cooked. We also had an evening meal, I chose the roast dinner, absolutely outstanding. The portion size and quality of produce. It was one of the best meals I have had.

A very warm and friendly pub in a beautiful rural setting. The food is good and the service is good. The beer garden has a lovely view of the open Cheshire landscape. The parking is spacious.

We've been before and couldn't fault it. However we went today the food was faultless but the service was very very slow.

Beautiful en-suite rooms, delicious breakfast and evening meals were delicious and very good value for money. Very helpful and friendly staff, couldnt ask for more.

Absolutely beautiful place! The food is outstanding! And very very reasonable. The steak pie without a doubt was the nicest I've EVER HAD. The waffles were incredible and the service was perfect. 10/10 will go again and will recommend to anyone. Dog and young baby friendly too.

A beautiful place in a wonderful setting our overnight stay was fantastic host and staff brilliant and welcoming food beautiful we will return for our next overnight stay in december we can't wait thankyou to all.

Had a lovely meal today Hanging Kebabs very tasty Can't fathom why the Tikka is £3 dearer than the Greek kebab Staff very friendly and prompt Would definitely call again Outside setting lovely by the Mere

We were there for a family meal, Great food, great service.

Sunday Lunch. Delicious Sunday Roast dinner. Beef was exceptionally tender - chose the small plate but the serving was very generous. No room for pudding! Staff were lovely and ambience to match. Will definitely be returning!

Had Sunday lunch menu you could choose small adult or normal meal which is a great idea. staff friendly,helpful.would recommend to family and friends.

We didn't stay at this Hotel, but were visiting the area, so had looked the 'Reviews' which seemed good. The decor & atmosphere of this Pub/Restaurant was nice & the Staff were very friendly & welcoming, we started with the Black Pudding Bon Bons which were delicious (shared them) I had the Roasted Belly Pork which was delicious, dropped to pieces when you cut into it. My Partner had the Beer Battered Haddock & Chips which he said was lovely. Would definitely make a return visit if we were in this area again. Thanks to the Team for a great service !!

Absolutely beautiful food and great staff,good priced just perfect 👌

Nice meal, atmosphere and service.

Fantastic meal as always, warm and welcoming staff and a great environment

This evening I was shocked beyond belief! As we were travelling back from the north and passing this pub very regularly, we thought why not whip and give it a try as the car park was far from full. We walked into a less than 1/4 full pub with many tables completely empty, and I'll be honest the atmosphere was terrible for 7.15 on a Sunday evening. After waiting patiently for nearly 5 mins, I asked if they would have a table for 2. To my shock, the bar maid said "no unless you've pre booked." Don't get me wrong, if the place was fully booked, I could well understand not getting a table for 10 people, but to be refused for a table for 2 at prime eating time is outrageous! So I did what any normal person would do.... called the Pheasant at burwardsley, asked for a table for 2, they said they were fully booked but not to worry we will squeeze you in.... had another amazing meal at the Pheasant, and let's be fair, I will not ever try the Averly arms again. So if you want to eat here, make sure you pre book or will be bitterly disappointed 👎

We had the most delicious food here! The cheese, onion and potato pie was one of the best things I've ever had along with the peas and green beans. My husband's club sandwich was great and my kids really enjoyed the pasta. Will definitely be back next time we are in the UK.

Very nice pub, very friendly staff, service can be a little slow but very nice food well worth a visit.

We have been a few times for lunch. The setting is nice and food is consistently good with generous portions, but the service does vary a bit. There is a tendency to be very inflexible about table allocation - depends who is on duty. I also wish someone would have a word with the staff and tell them not to pet visiting dogs whilst they are still serving.

The food was fantastic, married with a prompt friendly service; no hassle or pressure by the lovely staff who left sufficient time between courses. The portions were balanced I.e. not masses of chunky chips to outsize the main event, which in my case was a 10oz rump steak, cooked to absolute perfection! The team was managed by a young lady called Fraya who will go places... Freya was extremely professional in a clearly busy hotel/pub/restaurant. Well done Fraya - thanks to you and your team.

Had lunch with a friend. Food, mediocre, pastry on pie hard, very strange flavour, small jacket potatoes, prawns, strange texture, sauce acidic

Nice,calm place. Great for family meal, for chilling with friends. Very good chicken kebab.

Huge roast dinner, wasn’t the best. My mum said she prefers quality over quantity. Potatoes were not good and beef brisket. Would rather have roast beef any day. Been during the week for steak. 1st time was great, next time not so and service isn’t great, staff could be more attentive and friendlier.

Visited on the off chance as we passed it on the way. Glad we did, great food, very friendly and pleasant staff and very reasonable price. Lovely setting next to the Cheshire Shire Horse Centre. Would definately recommend and would stop again if we were in the area. Fabulous, thank you very much to all the staff.

We haven't stayed in the hotel but have visited the restaurant Brilliant dining experience and excellent service from a professional staff. Food is cooked to perfection .Both my wife and myself highly recommend this restaurant you won't be disappointed.

Enjoyed a nice birthday lunch with my husband. Food was good, very tasty. Staff were friendly.

First rate menu choices. Food was very good. Served quickly. We were passing on our way to another pub/restaurant and saw this and thought we would give it a try. It proved to be a great choice. Lovely staff made for a super lunch. Dog friendly was a bonus. Highly recommended.

Great lunch, lovely pub and staff

Beautiful room, great location. Karen was lovely and gave a warm welcome. Thank you

Lovely food well looked after by excellent waitress. Prices very reasonable look forward to a return there

A party of us went on a Saturday night and we all thought it was Good food.

The Sunday meal today was ok, however the chips & Veg were just warm. The plates weren’t hot yet they were brought to the table as if they were. A little disappointed & hope if we do visit again the kitchen may learn from this review.

Food good, service friendly. Wexford steak done as requested, would recommend.

Lovely place, a couple of the parking spots are a bit awkward

Very nice country inn with an excellent menu and a delightful outdoor area. Super handy for Oulton Park and visiting beautiful Cheshire. Helpful staff led by Anne who could not have done more for us, including arranging early breakfast so we could make it to an event on time. Very hospitable and would certainly stay again. Recommended.

Never had a bad experience at the Alvanley arms. Food top quality and good value, staff proffessional, visiting in June for an 80th birthday celebration and looking forward to it.

First visit with friends. The food was very good, plenty of it and the service was friendly. Importantly, the room was warm on a cold day.

A Robinsons Brewery pub with great beer and fabulous food. The beef and ale pie was excellent and the chunky chips, obviously not out of a packet, were as good as any I've tasted. Lovely staff who were attentive without being over fussy.

Went for a Sunday roast... really good food, although if I'd known the 'small adult roast' was so big, I'd probably have gone for that!

Can't rate the rooms as we did not stay. Popped in for a Sunday lunch with my wife and five year old son. Have not had a nicer Sunday roast EVER. I'm very picky and often go to much more expensive pubs than this. Service was excellent table to the clean. Cannot fault it will definitely be going again.

Stopped here for food and drinks on a Saturday afternoon. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and attentive, so it was a good overall experience. We wouldn't hesitate to call again

Been here a few times now for Sunday lunch and it is the best pub roast dinner that I have ever had. Had the mixed meat today and it was stunning. Husband had the scampi xx

Service was terrible, you shouldn't have to get up from your table to ask for drinks.

Popped in on the off chance of a table on a Saturday afternoon. Staff couldn't help enough thank you food was fantastic .place looked and smelt lovely and clean did I mention the food was fantastic takes a lot to please me but you guys succeed well done

Thank you for a lovely meal yesterday. The beef & ale pie was served as a slice and not an individual pie. I prefer a slice of pie and this one was perfect. The Southern Fried Chicken Baguettes were also super. A delightful meal finished with some heavenly Sticky Toffee pudding and Belgian Waffle. Even though it was busy, the service was wonderful and really quick. Thank you and we'll definitely be back

It is a truly worthwhile stop for a bite to meal, well moreso a meal of quality, to enjoy that evening out, or to just top off a good day out. The food was exemplary, and the service is impeccable whilst the decor was classy and welcoming. A highly recommended place to stop, whilst also being next to the Shire horse visitor centre, which is worth a walkabout.

Enjoyable meal, steak pie to die for. Good beer as well.

Lovely plesent and helpful staff. Room and shower room was really nice with a comfortable bed. The veiw from our bedroom was really nice. We have recomended it to friends. Xx

Been here before many years ago and I thought it was great even then. Can't say anything about food or rooms as they don't apply on this occasion

Meal was lovely & staff were exceptionally helpful & friendly-well done to them all

Lovely food and great service. Little more pricey, but you get what you pay for. Would recommend. Staff go out of the way to be extra helpful and friendly. Fantastic pre Christmas meal tonight. Absolutely fantastic.

Another great visit. Food excellent and the service well above pub standards..

Everything excellent, can't fault, top marks to the landlady and team

Great decor. Helpful staff. Its next door to a Shire horse sanctuary.

A lovely freindly pub staff are always polite and helpful. A nice welcome with the log burner making it feel cozy. The Sunday lunch was delicious the beef was very tender and the desserts are lovely.

What a beautiful friendly pub. Landlady was so friendly, staff great. Food was to die for. What a find! Would definitely recommend and return 100%

Been tonight for food, everything was amazing and fantastic service, definitely worth a visit.

Been for Christmas Day lunch, fabulous! The staff were brilliant, food exceptional and atmosphere great. Can’t recommend highly enough

Very nice location spotlessly clean had a meal staff very very friendly & well mannered the four meals we had were superb really good value for money second time there in a couple of weeks we will not hesitate in going back

Well worth a visit myself and family had a lovely Xmas meal which was lovely, very filling, Lovely staff and service, nice warm place to eat drink and relax, well done 👏👏

Really nice food lovely, nice staff.

We had a one night stay and from the moment we arrived we were given first class treatment. The staff are excellent and so friendly and helpful. Can't wait to return. Thank you

Called last night for drinks. All closed up despite website saying open.

We have just returned from a weekend away and had the most fantastic time. From the initial check in, to the moment we left, everyone was so friendly. The breakfast was one of the best we've had. The food at night time was good, my husband especially liked his beef and ale pie. We will definitely be back early next year.

Cosy country pub with well-appointed accommodation, great choice of evening meals, and - for residents - lovely breakfasts. Attentive staff were friendly and welcoming throughout our stay.

Chosen for its high rating and didn’t disappoint. Good food and staff want to help, room nicely appointed with gentle decor. Will be our choice if in the area again.

Excellent restaurant with rooms. We had dinner here earlier in the year and this time decided to stay B&B overnight in one of their rooms as well as dinner. Breakfast, well just excellent (full English). Staff are great and the food delicious and plentiful, combined with good beer (ales) and great wine selection.

Have called into Alvanley Arms in the past for drinks in the summer and always thought what a nice pub it is. Thought I’d visit for a nice pub meal with partner, however was left extremely disappointed. Despite the place being pretty much empty they struggled to seat us eventually finding us a table in the empty dining room. There were a couple of staff members serving but it was not remotely quick. We weren’t offered more drinks and when the food arrived it was very bland and disappointing. The music playing in the background was heavy metal and we asked if it could be changed as it was rather bizarre and not relaxing at all, which to be fair they accommodated. I had high hopes of this place being good as I’m local but that’s not the experience I had unfortunately and was left a little bewildered