Boars Head in Cheshire East

Sadly this was one of the worst experiences ever. On our Thursday arrival we were told that there was no room for us despite us booking with Buy a Gift.com and contacting the hotel directly to ask if we could have a late check out on Saturday. The bar man called the boss and gave us a complimentary drink. The boss found that it was in deed their error and dates had been transferred from one computer to another incorrectly. Although they were full she assured us that she could move her daughters boyfriend from his room in 15 mins. Oh my goodness....the room! No lights in the bathroom, long hairs in the sink, an absolutely filthy shower and no towels. The drawer still had the gentleman's items in and the TV didn't work. The tea tray was half prepared, the mirror was filthy , cobwebs hung from the ceiling and there were just 2 very flat mismatched pillows. My husband went down to try to rectify this. Two pillows were found and 2 very thin grey towels. My dog towels are better. the TV could not be fixed and we found our own tea tray things in the dining room. The following morning did not fare better. At 8.15am there was no cooked breakfast on offer as advertised. There were no clean cups, no knives or clean spoons, a small amount of instant coffee in the bottom of the jar and very thin poor quality white and brown bread. I went into the kitchen where 4 members of staff were standing chatting including the boss. The boss agreed that our stay had been unacceptable and agreed that we could leave and refunded the cost equal to the Buy a gift card.

Next to main road but knew that when we booked so no fault of the hotel

Room very small, but clean. Beds were not comfortable for us. The food and service were top notch

Rooms are standard and functional. The fact that it is a pub is a bonus as the food and drinks are great value and you get a great choice. Only issue was the traffic noise during the early hours of the morning in certain rooms.

Made a booking but when I arrived they said they were fully booked and there were no rooms. I was left in the middle of Cheshire without accommodation. They were not even apologetic. Do not book online.

Absolutely amazing, lovely staff, made to feel at home, really looking forward to a return visit. Thanks

Unfortunately we only had chance to look around because the Guinness that my Husband ordered tasted off,the barman was apologetic and said he had no other complaints even though he had said there wouldn't be a head on the beer.

A lovely old style pub, with fantastic food and great beer

Had an outstanding experience at the boars head,Always very welcoming and serve delicious food. The ribs and lasagne are a must.

Nice hotel, and the bar locals are friendly. Good atmosphere, had a pool table,, TVs to watch sports.

Warm, friendly staff, as always.

Never again!!! We'll look for other places near the M6, even if costing extra. This is too cheap in many ways...

The Boar's Head is a lovely old Victorian pub, with loads of character. Our room had been freshly decorated and was clean. At check-in, we were shown to our room but not given any other information about how to get back into the building when returning late at night or what time breakfast would be served. When we returned from our social event that night, the building was locked. We could hear voices and music from inside, but despite ringing two doorbells and banging on the door, we could not get in. In the end, my partner climbed in through a ground floor open window, and the staff member in duty came to open the door. The same staff member was having a lock-in with friends. Unfortunately, our room was above the pool room and it was very noisy. At 3am, I went down to the pool room and pointed out that we were trying to sleep. I tried to be accommodating and said to the staff member that if he wasn't going to curtail his partying, we'd move to another room. I was pretty gobsmacked when he went to check whether there was a room we could move to! There wasn't another room so we had to put up with the noise until the partygoers ran out of steam. Breakfast was good, though!

What a great place! Staff went above and beyond for us. Great atmosphere, friendly vibes.

Very quite,early evening meal,very pleasant

For value for money this is a brilliant hotel. So pleased with the experience. The room was a good size with en suite that had a nice shower. They included shower gel etc and towels, which was fantastic. They even include a complementary breakfast, which is a nice bonus. Location was good for us. The on site car park was very small and always full whilst here, but there is a free car park minutes away that was absolutely fine. All in all for the price paid a brilliant stay.

Came to stay here with my partner for 2 nights, the evening food was lovely and the breakfast was great quality, the weather was so hot and we was really worried about being too hot but in our room a fan was provided which we were super pleased with. Highly recommend

Great value...£50 a night for clean room ..big comfy bed...en suite with shower...TV...tea/coffee and full English or Continental breakfast. Friendly staff Will definitely use again if in area.

Went into the bar to order drinks. Womanhad her back to us doing some administration work. She knew we was there, because there was 4 of us chatting. In the 5 minutes we waited patiently, not once did she turn round to say,will be with you soon. As we decided to leave she turned round and smirked. Definitely will not return.

Easy check in at the bar. We were shown to our room upstairs. Dangerously dark stairwell with an automatic light that comes on once you have scrambled your way to the top. very olde worlde pub with some lovely features. Room comfortable and a good size. Shower grubby and mouldy. The room wasnt serviced so no tea and coffee top up after 1st night. Breakfast time an absolute shambles. Waiter 30 minutes and no sign of any staff. My mother and brother even managed to get into the kitchen in their search for someone to take our order where the cooked breakfast items lay open on the counter already pre cooked and waiting heating up. poor choice of continental breakfast. 2nd day there were 14 people eating breakfast and it was farcical having to constantly ask for items to be replenished and no staff present to help! I honestly expected Ant and Dec to jump out qa part of a set up. Someone had to go out to the shops to get bread for toast. Surely a busy breakfast on bank holiday sunday would have warranted having bread in ready!!! Shambolic which is a shame as it could be an excellent establishment with a bit more care and attention.

Great food, the Sunday roast was absolutely delicious. Service was a little slow and we had to go and ask for our drinks a couple of times but the waitress was absolutely lovely - we did have a table of 8 at a very busy time. Overall the experience was great and would recommend - very good value for money too. Also, we took our dog and they got a doggy Sunday roast too

We wanted a cheap stay as was just up for a couple of days to see family. Found this via a red letter day voucher we had. Good friendly place, staff were spot on happy to help with any questions. Room was basic but very clean with a on-suite bathroom, TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Came with breakfast which was a full English along with a choice of bread juice etc, all very good quality. Had a couple of drinks in the bar one night really nice staff happy to chat. Overall very pleased given five stars based on value for money and overall cleanliness. If you are after a good value place to stay give them a try really good staff 👍

staff very friendly,a proper old pub,lovely building,big menu choice,not gourmet,its pub grub,good choice of robinsons beers too

Ok for one night, breakfast was tasty.

Great staff good beer reasonably priced also

I visited the Board Head to attend a FAB festival event. Everyone​ had a great time. All the bar staff were very friendly.

Nice hotel. Well situated by the main road into Middlewich. A Robinson's pub. Dog friendly. Nice pint of Unicorn. Well kept lines.

Very good newly refurbished room. Breakfast up to the standard you would expect for the price. Friendly helpful staff. Evening meal again what you expect for price.

Very good stay here last weekend.. Room was lovely and clean and bed was comfy. The staff were all lovely too and we had a great breakfast before we left. :)

Stayed here last night in room 10 after visiting the Magical Woodland at Blakemere Village. Check in to check out was as smooth as could possibly wish for - No messing round - spoke to a nice girl at the bar who showed us to our room after giving our name, breakfast order sheets given to us with plenty to choose from (Full English was delicious!). Room didn't look anything like the hotels website but this is not a bad thing - the room was lovely and had a refurb by the looks of things. Plenty of room for 2 people, lots of lighting and a modern bathroom - most of all it was very clean! Have been on a little roadtrip lately staying at a few different hotels (Including Ruthin and Peckforton Castle) but this bed was hands down the comfiest we have stayed in, I went out like a light and even debated skipping breakfast as I was so comfy (Glad I didn't, the Scran was amazing and set us up for the day). Check out was simple - gave the keys to the housekeeper and said our goodbyes to two ladies. Overall at £60 for a Saturday night with Brekkie and lovely hospitality then i can assure you this place is absolute value for money. If we are ever in the area again then this will be our go to. Side note: was talking to Liz and Ange when we was leaving and happened to mention we have just had a new back garden bar built - we were then gifted some glasses/runners and an amazing Sign Board to take home! It's the small things that make amazing memories - Honestly book this place and you won't be dissapointed!

Very friendly place to stay, very clean and so wonderful service. Highly recommended!!!

Excellent place. Had area where no tv..area where watch England v Hungary and a separate games room.. oh and good Ale..especially Trooper..🍺🤪👍

The Boars Head is unpretentious. It is, at heart, a traditional pub and although it does have letting rooms, it really focuses on just being a basic but comfortable pub. The food was pretty good with some very interesting sharing platters and everything is reasonably prices. Staff were very friendly and served us well There is a delightful patio to the rear is the weather permits

Brilliant food and service excellent.

Nice hotel right next to the main road which as others have said is quite noisy. We arrived at about 7pm and were shown to our room by the friendly lady who was serving behind the bar, the room was small but functional with a shower, no bath. Decided to try the bar for our evening meal which was very nice and well presented. Breakfast on the Sunday did not start until 9:30 which meant it was a bit of a rush as we had to be away by 10:00 but this again was a good meal with pots of tea or coffee available.

Fantastic food and everyone is so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

The staff were very nice and helpful. The beds were comfortable. The room was basic but clean, the road was very noisy, would advise ear plugs.

Brilliant rooms, the photos on the website don't do them justice! Staff were great and we were able to sort out flexible check in to suit our schedule. Standard English breakfast in the morning, perfect after a late night.

AVOID AT ALL COSTS I only gave 1 star so I could leave a review - it doesn't deserve it! We booked in good faith x2 double rooms in March to stay at this hotel in June, we received a confirmation and the money paid taken out of our account the next day. Due to restrictions not opening up as expected on 21 June I called the hotel on the Friday before to be told that they had no booking (despite the booking confirmation and money debited). I sent 2 messages, one at lunchtime and one in the evening to which I had no response. I called the hotel on Saturday to be told the landlady would not speak to me but said to confirm there were no rooms available. I asked if that was the case, regardless of the fact that we booked through their booking agent, could we have a refund. I was promised that she would speak to her booking agent and call me back in an hour. No phone call came at all. I tried again on Monday (5 days before we should be staying there) without success so managed to find out who the booking agents were and their contact number. They shouldn't have helped but given the lack of responses took pity on us and managed to speak to her and obtain a refund which took 5 days to be returned. Not one apology for the disgraceful way we had been treated even though we had stayed there many times before but we definitely won't be staying there again and nor will our friends. We managed to locate another hotel to stay with. On our visit we were told by a few people that they had received a wedding booking so ignored those already booked in to accommodate them. We have other friends who book in there but would not do so given the lack of service or apology. Informing us that there were no rooms wouldn't be as bad if she had helped with the refund. In March she would have received a notification of the booking and was happy to take our money but not to refund it. I would advise people to be very careful when booking into this hotel as your booking may not be honoured.

Lovely cosy pub right on our doorstep with a great range of drink, lovely staff who made sure we were well looked after!

The room was prefect for the price worth a few small touches that made all the difference. The ribs are well worth trying if you eat here. Good portions on the whole were on the large side. Cask beer is also of a high standard, although there may only be one on during Covid-19 restrictions. Of approaching from the M6 turn left at the Boars Head to get to the car park, don't drive past it.

Great pub always very friendly staff and great beer

Most amazing food, fresh, tasty couldn't fault anything. Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent value will visit again as they've recommended barbecued ribs prepared by talented chef.

Great hospitality! Excellent staff and very attentive.

Fantastic food delivered to our door.

Pretty drab with shockingly had food

Great service and nice beer. Clearly not enforcing one household rule

Friendly service, good beer and pleasant decor. They could do with more customers

Great food. Great Booz, Great prices and friendly staff.couldn't ask for more. Liz the landlady is brilliant. Definitely go back again.

Nice pub but no food on a bank holiday sunday hence only 3 stars

Just had the most fantastic family meal at this lovely local pub. The staff were friendly, the food delicious and the service excellent. Would recommend giving this place a try

Clean room and friendly people. And good beer!

Breakfast was stale and not continental Room no 5 was nicely decorated But very warm, fan provided was broken But replace once I informed staff

with the lock down due to Covid19 I thought I was not going to be able to treat my wife to a meal out for our 47th wedding anniversary we contacted the Boars head and they said they could deliver the food was excellent well cooked and hot when it arrived and plenty of it at a good price and a nice surprise of an anniversary card with it. We both had the lamb chops (3 chops each) I had the boiled potatoes my wife had the mash the minted gravy was delicious and plenty of veg peas, carrots and green beans we were both very impressed with the food

WOW....took advantage of the take away service Friday past, Fish n Chips are perfection, light and crisp batter, perfect chips. Son had pizza and said it was better than Domino’s!! High praise indeed. We will be using again very soon 👍🏼

Due to the lockdown decided to get a takeaway, from here, we had mince beef and onion pie chips and mushy peas, great value for money and absolutely delicious.

10/10 fantastic fish and chips! Highly recommended

Superb fish and chips and very reasonable. Will defo try again This could be our new local, see you all again very soon

Stayed here recently for work related reason. Room was clean and to a high standard, Breakfast very good. Would definitely stay again.

Myself and 3 other cyclists stopped at the BH for lunch on our LEJOG ride. The staff were fantastic, very friendly and welcoming.They even offered to put our wet gear in the tumble drier while we ate. So we left with warm dry clothes. Bikes can be left round the back in view of the window. Thanks very much BH

Great local pub that also dose food

Excellent food and staff great evening

Nice bar with nice hotel nice friendly staff

Love the staff and the rooms where so, neat and clean!!

Definitely not up to modern standards! I suppose you could call it 'olde worlde' as the fixtures and fittings are all original ie Victorian. There is a beautiful mosaic tiles floor in the bar. The lighting is dim . However, don't be put off visiting for a drink because the beer is well kept, staff helpful and friendly. I believe they do do catering but no idea of when or where they serve meals. I obviously can't vouch for the quality! It's quite a large venue with several large rooms surrounding the bar. They were setting up one room for a child's party when I visited. They have rooms available I believe.

Treated my mum to lunch here. It was very quiet. Drinks and food were good and staff were friendly... What more could you ask for?

Excellent beer , rooms really great value

On Wednesday 04/09/2019 we ( a party of four adults) visited The Boars Head In Middlewich, Cheshire, CW100JE. The restaurant’s interpretation of the Meerkat 2 for 1 offer is that the cheapest ITEM is free and not the cheapest MEAL free. So as each of my party had ordered a starter and a main course i.e. eight items of food, we had the four starters free as these were a lot cheaper than the main courses. Thus we had to pay for four main courses, the cost of which worked out much more than if we had only paid for two starters and two mains. This extra cost from what our understanding of the 2 for 1 offer should be, put a damper on an otherwise enjoyable meal.

Our go to place for stay over while in Middlewich. Friendly, clean, and great atmosphere. Conveniently located and reasonable rates.

Excellent place to stay very welcoming will be back

Great place to stay the night, huge room, lovely evening meal and breakfast. Highly recommended.

Awesome. Great staff and lovely atmosphere. Liz is very lucky to have such great staff. 🍻

We booked 5 rooms for our party and found everything in a hotel you could dream of. The rooms spotless with comfy beds, great showers in lovely en suites,The staff are the best you will ever find,helpful and friendly,lovely people.The food was so very good from an evening meal to a lunchtime snack, served to us by clean pleasant friendly.staff, nothing was too much trouble and so reasonably priced,If you're in Cheshire this is the place to stay,we'll be back,thank you all

Nice clean place - good for watching sports

A great place to stay, very helpful and obliging staff Comfortable and very clean. Love to stay again.

Nice friendly pub . Nice rooms good breakfast

The Room was Very comfortable and clean . Shower in Bathroom was excellent . All Staff were very friendly and helpful Breakfast outstanding. Will stay again .

We have Just had 1st class meal I had lasagna and garlic bread . Piping hot and the best iv had for years. . My husband had the chill also delicious great service good value for money. Under £30 inc bottle red wine. Definitely go again

Clean, quiet, comfortable rooms and breakfast included in price. But don't expect breakfast to be ready if you need an early start, no one turned up on time and I left hungry!

Rooms lovely & clean. Staff very helpful & accommodating. Food fantastic, homecooked & well priced. Locals all friendly lovely atmosphere inside the pub / resteraunt. Been made to feel very welcome landlord(s) and all the staff can't do enough for us here. 5*Star highly recommend

Been staying here for over a week now & I can not fault anything. Room is Immaculately Clean, Cosy & Warm. Food is beautiful all homecooked to a very high standard & reasonably priced aswell. Staff are all lovely, accomadating and very welcoming Atmosphere within the pub is great everyone / locals are so friendly. 5* star all round, would highly recommend

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Great proper pub , how pubs should be friendly and most importantly a great pint Unicorn.

Came here for a meal with my sister. The food was exceptionally good value for money. Friendly staff, lovely and clean cannot fault the place, will most definitely call there again

Regular meet ups throughout the year, food, beer and accommodation are good locals are friendly too.

Quiet good food and personal service by all staff.

Lovely old pub with lots of atmosphere. Friendly service. Room warm and comfortable. Very good value.

My boyfriend and I stayed for two nights with our small dog. The room was lovely and nicely decorated. Staff were friendly and very accommodating. Would highly recommend

We stayed one night The room was well kept & clean The breakfast delicious the staff wer very helpfull & kind if we are in the area again we definitely use the Boars head Hotel Cheers john & Ray

Nice pub/ hotel the rooms are of high quality nice decor, comfy bed and pillows. Good WiFi even in your room. Inexpensive and good value. Good hearty breakfast. Not a plush place by any means down stairs but friendly enough. My only gripe is the noise from the traffic from about 5am with all the empty trucks rattling past the window. You'll never need an alarm clock! I've stayed here 6 times and it's the same every time. Could really use some double glazing! Other than that it's great value for business trips, they're not trying to be posh n prissy, and if you can live with that it's ok.

Football check, pleasant atmosphere check, lovely staff check (:

Friendly staff good service with good choice of beers.

Was greeted by Michelle who served us all night. VERY pleasant lady.Nothing was too much trouble.Ordered Lasagne and Garlic bread.Fresh tasty and delicious. DEFINATELY will return.

Very nice room staff extremely helpful breakfast was perfect will visit again 😀

Nice pub sky sports pub grub nice modern rooms

What a fab place first impressions were it's not very busy and just looked like an old pub and was going to go somewhere else But.thank God we didn't food and service was fab kids enjoyed it highly recommend this place the rib sauce is too die for x

Great pub, friendly staff, always have a good night!

Very clean rooms, friendly staff and an enormous breakfast. Recommended.

Absolutely love going here! The staff are amazing and the food is fantastic. Would highly recommend ☺️

Marvellous evening great place to go