Brownlow Inn in Cheshire East

Visited today for lunch. Beautiful welcome and atmosphere. We had an issue with a family member being unwell. The staff couldn't do enough for us. Bagged one meal up for us, and asked if I wanted my meal keeping warm. When I was ready to eat it, they had prepared me a whole new meal. Such lovely, empathetic staff. It's actually made very emotional as to how understanding the staff were. The food was epic. Out of this world. We will definitely be visiting again. Never, ever have I had such good service from such lovely people. You made its a very special visit, given the personal circumstances. Thank you. X

The mains and deserts are excellent and the menu is quite extensive. We had fish and chips, Asian chicken salad, lemon pudding and fruit crumble - all were delicious. We sat in the newly refurbished conservatory (which is just having its finishing touches) which was very nice with well spaced tables. Not too noisy, nice views and excellent service from the waiting-on staff. All in all, very good, not too expensive and we will go again.

For our anniversary we did the dine and stay without a doubt amazing Our room was fab The food you couldn't fault hospitality just brilliant staff were outstanding Breakfast was amazing too Would definitely recommend to do this X

Food was absolutely spot on, really delicious. The service is excellent - the staff are clearly very well trained. Some other resturants in the area should visit and take note on how it should be done!!!

Booked the Dine & Stay for our anniversary, what can I say, staff 10/10 accommodation 10/10 food 10/10, you may look and think it's expensive for a night, ( It's Not ) It was that nice I've booked again for November, the wife's birthday.

Love love love the brownlow, food 100%, staff 110% , our go to place for birthdays and anniversary, had a lovely ice cream with happy anniversary on tonight really made our night, can’t praise this place enough we love it.

Always exceptional. Our go to place for family meals for the last 10 years. Service & food is outstanding, if you haven't been you really should!

The place is lovely, food really nice. Apart from the condescending behaviour from the man on reception, who took our order. Don't know his name, but middle aged man in white shirt. He's rushed us to make a decision about the food. He's made me feel uncomfortable, as I wasn't sure about the size of the meal. He's suggested to choose bigger meal, then he's made a comment that I have the whole weekend to work it off. Absolutely disgraceful behaviour.

Amazing. The most amazing service from entering to leaving. The manager and staff are so friendly and efficient nothing is too much trouble. The food is 1st class.

Food was excellent, served quickly. Staff were great and very polite, friendly and very helpful. Al in all a great night out, will definitely visit again when next in the area.

Oh wowser!!! It is a number of years since I last dined at the Brownlow. My late Wife Dee and myself regularly ate here. After she died, I spent a lot of time in Sub Equatorial Africa working in the supply of water in remote areas. Now that I am ensconced back in Congleton, some of my neighbours decided to take me for a Birthday lunch and the surprise venue turned out to be the Brownlow. There was some trepidation on my part as there were so many very fond memories embedded into the fabric of the building. From the moment I set foot across the threshold, all my unease was dispelled. The greeting and smile at the reception desk was indicative of all that followed. Menus were with us as we sat down and pre-prandial drinks (a perfectly chilled Pinot) arrived with a smooth alacrity. The eventual serving of our meals was done with a professional attitude which is sadly lacking in so many similar establishments nowadays. So too, the presentation of the food on our plates was pristine. The quality of our meals was evident in the emptiness on our plates after we finished. For many years I have said that many people eat with their eyes and not their mouths. Even they, should they visit, could not be disappointed at the artistry on their plates. There will be no problem in future for me to recommend the Brownlow to family and friends. Thank you to the whole team for their friendly and welcoming attitudes. Simon, the chef, did a sterling job and yes, as I said, you do deserve a raise!! My next visit is a certainty and something to happily look forward to. Norman A Dean

Food and staff are amazing, would wholeheatedly recommend, consistently the best place to eat and the staff are so attentive and professional Sharon and David

We booked the Dine and Stay package and it didn’t disappoint. Rooms are amazing with comfortable bed and a great shower. Food was fantastic. Service from all staff was outstanding. We had a great stay and already looking forward to our next stay.

We’re doing our best to get around the eateries in our area, and the Brownlow was our next ‘hit’. We’d booked for lunch and heaved up nearly an hour early (sorry). The owner was very friendly and took us to a table without any issue. The waitress (Poppy) was fairly new and still learning but she was very sweet. Everyone learns a new job! We ordered the Bobotie spring rolls to share. Two large rolls arrived which we devoured (we were hungry at that point). Then on to the chicken skewer BBQ style and the Tipsy Cow pie. Portions were huge! We noticed other diners around us saying ‘wow’ when their dishes arrived. You’ll not go home hungry that’s for sure. I had to call time on my skewers, but thankfully husband finished the rest off. He still had room for the affogato! All the staff, including the owner, were attentive. We rolled out of the Inn, loosening our waistbands. Great food, great staff and we’ll be back - at the booked time!!

Whilst it’s a bit of a drive for us to visit we’ve always had a great meal so made the trip tonight. The food was spot on, really big portions, came out really quickly and tasted delicious. We were served by Ethan who was excellent all night, really chatty and attentive - making us feel right at home! Just wanted to ensure he gets some recognition as he is a credit to the business - great staff are hard to come by and he will go far I’m sure. Thanks for a brilliant meal as always we will be back!

What an amazing restaurant! We went this Saturday, 17th February 2024, to celebrate my parents golden wedding anniversary and had the best experience. Staff, food and atmosphere all 10 out of 10 Thank you to both front and back of house staff for a wonderful night, we all feel like we celebrated in style!

We came for a Valentine’s meal, food was delicious (beef stroganoff & cheese pie) and service was excellent! We come here often, both as a couple and with family and are never disappointed. It’s our favourite place to eat.

Booked for the dine and stay experience. Beautiful guest house accomodation. Fantastic atmosphere at the Brownlow Inn. The food and service exceptional. A highly recommended Five Star experience. Looking forward to our next visit.

Had a wonderful meal 1st Feb with hubby and cousin, hubby raved over the fillet steak, the burgers were lovely, great food, great staff, we had a new member of staff who was being shadowed, she did amazing as did the usual staff..we didn’t feel rushed or pressured to leave the table (as we had on a previous visit last year) which was great as we had a lot of catching up/nattering to do .. thank you for great food, great staff and good evening, see you soon .Karen

I took a friend for her birthday meal as not been for years. We got there and were greeted by staff and were shown to our table, not long after a lovely waitress named Josie came to take our drinks order, then after the drinks arrived came back to ask if ready to order. I had a bacon cheese burger which was very good and my friend had gammon egg and chips which she enjoyed. The service, food and drink was spot on. Lovely atmosphere and friendly. Need to go back to try their signature pie. We didn't have dessert as we were full but the waitress who knew my friend from another job brought her a lovely plate with just a small bit of ice-cream and other bites, and it said Happy birthday on it. What a lovely gesture.

I absolutely love The Brownlow the service is always of a high standard and the food is so good. The owners are always checking to make sure all is ok and you are made so welcome. Well done to you all for yet another great service.

Visited with family to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. Good service, fantastic food and very reasonably priced. Will definitely come back.

Wonderful evening again at the Brownlow. Relaxed feel for New Years Eve. Wonderful service and full menu. Food was tasty with large portions. Cannot recommend enough and will be booking again for next year. Even found a space in the car park ;)

This place was highly recommended by afew people. And wow did it live up to expectations. Absolutely beautiful place. Wonderful and friendly staff. Amazing food. All at a good price. Children friendly. The only downfall is the parking, which they said they have bought the land for but the council will not give them permission to build. So they cannot be marked down for. I have also written to the council myself.

I’ve never been before, we came yesterday for family dinner looking forward to a roast lunch dinner. The menu only had a choice of lamb or beef, not liking beef the choice for me was lamb. Within minutes a lady came to advise the lamb “had just sold out” I said I didn’t like beef but no other option was given and I therefore had to have the beef. The meal arrived the Yorkshire’s were not risen and burned. The vegetables were very nice the beef was shaped like a block mine was dry and over cooked. My husband had poured gravy all over his so he couldn’t tell but I don’t like a lot of gravy on my food and I could tell I gave my beef to him. We ordered a burger/cheese/bacon meal for our 12 year old, I made it really clear to the young girl to plead only out cheese/bacon/burger on and no healthy stuff no onions nothing she laughed and said she has a brother who is the same so understands we ordered the adult version as it said the children’s was for 10 years and under. My sons burger arrived with a load of crispy onions lettuce and tomatoes everything we had asked NOT to be added, I took the food off but he wouldn’t touch it having seen the salad was on it! After eating my main it was a massive disappointment to see the man behind us being served a roast lamb dinner when I was told it had all sold out!!!! I had ordered fruit crumble this was a massive portion in a bowl the crumble topping was nice but the fruit underneath tasted like melted jam rather than just gently cooked fresh fruit there was more fruit sauce than fruit making it quite sloppy I had a couple of mouthfuls and left it.

This has to be one of the best restaurants in Cheshire, it is absolutely out of the top draw! We Just had an amazing Pheasant starter and 2 wonderful filet steaks. Superb management, brilliant staff and an absolute credit to all ! ( I don’t normally do social media or reviews but when it is this good I had to do something!) Thank you for such an amazing experience.

‘Twas a grizzly drizzly evening before the annual CrossFest championships. Myself, and my fellow athletic peers, all weary and ravenous after travelling the length of country found ourselves down a dark and mysterious country lane and like a miracle at Christmas, there were the twinkling lights of The Brownlow Inn. Like Mary and Joseph, and Jack the dog, we thought we were going to be turned away as the car park was full to the brim, however, to our delight, a spritely, bald man in a tight shirt, said he would work his magic and find us a cosy corner in the restaurant. After reviewing the vast variety of options available, we opted for a selection of salads, with the most exquisite potato fries and roasted jacket on the side (which were included to our surprise!). They even accommodated an off piste request, a succulent grilled chicken breast. The table fell silent, as we devoured our banquet, fuelling ourselves for the challenges ahead. But like the last pig in blanket, all good things must come to an end however we hope to see you again soon, our friend. With greatest thanks, The 4 Essex Birds

This is by far the best place i have eaten in the past 10 years. The food was amazing. It wasn't expensive at all. Just a shame I couldn't have parked the car up and found somewhere close by to stay.

Visited the place for dinner, booked online. Service was faultless and very professional throughout the night, food has been very well presented and with a great flavour, will definitely return. Staff friendly and on sight all the time, not waited to long for anything. T-bone steak, small stroganoff, fudge cake and creme brulee are presented in the pictures, also tried the naan and the pork fillet for starters and everything was really nice. P.S- Feedback for the owners/manager (may want to consider upgrading the cutlery as they are Greene King type. Nothing wrong with this but they look a bit cheap, and the place is a bit more outstanding) Biggest and only downside-the parking situation is an absolute joke… nowhere near enough spaces in their carpark.

Fantastic... lovely friendly staff, which is rare at some restaurants, excellent menu with lots of choice, we had starters and mains, great portions, quality food, would 100% recommend

Friendly greeting on arrival, staff were lovely worked very hard and made us feel comfortable. We sat in the conservatory with excellent ambience, food was delicious and plentiful can't wait to return keep doing what your doing ***** 5 star well deserved

Amazing food and service. Cant wait to go again. Service staff were lovely, friendly and went out of their way. Cant wait to go again. Only downside is the parking, no where near enough, cars all over the dark country road.

Great place and food. Staff look after you, just need the owners to splash out on some land for a carpark. It’s actually hazardous. Cars blocking the road, tiny car park its worse than the m6 on a Friday evening. Please take some extra pride in customers parking, or advise the customers to arrive in an old car to avoid damages.

Fantastic restaurant, everything perfect! We were a party of 7 and everyone thought their food absolutely great. I wish I lived nearer in order to visit again!

Thank you for a great evening, food and service was what we expected, and special thanks to Nicole. The bald man with tight clothing was very hospitable for a change.

Fabulous meal last night. Friendly attentive staff. Enjoyed every mouthful of our meals. Would definitely recommend. Sharks were cooked perfectly, lovely South African wine to accompany. Been many times and never had a bad meal here. 100% recommend

Blown away! We’ve just come back from an incredible meal with friends at The Brownlow, let me start by saying we’d been told by a few people how good this place was, but given this was our first visit we had no preconceptions. We absolutely loved it, comfortable and modern surroundings with a hint of country charm, the staff were all super-attentive and we’re all very busy, and smiled though out the time we were there. I had the carpet bagger, my partner had the chicken and bacon salad, our friend opted for the Sunday Roast. All of us were impressed by the quality of the food, the presentation and the speed of service. Drinks were reasonably priced and I can definitely recommend the Winkle BOK ale. Anyway, get a table booked and have yourself a decent meal!

So much choice! Was very impressed to See the menu and special boards being so comprehensive. The smell of food really set the atmosphere. And the warm welcome of staff was amazing. food quality was 10/10 and will deffo be back soon!

Had fantastic food, and the staff were brilliant (Disappointed I could not meet the bald headed tall jumped-up waiter wearing tight clothing who thinks he owns the place). He sounds like my type of person. A great sense of humour and very down to earth with responses I can understand and smile at. Let’s face it we are the public and we all have different ideas of right & wrong. The staff in hospitality must take a lot of flak and are often judged as being slaves. In my mind not the case and the Girls that looked after us were happy, smiling, and helpful – not what you would see from slaves. Well done girls. My only gripe was the seating we were allocated was very cramped and being old, Fat, and inflexible I found it difficult to navigate. Suggest that slightly smaller tables in the glass partitioned seating would ease that problem. But I was there to enjoy, and I did – THANK YOU

After my son in law made a mistake booking the wrong restaurant we all turned up and obviously no booking, the staff went up above and beyond to accommodate us. We enjoyed a lovely meal ( even cooking my husband something not on the menu)....

Amazing food here - we were stuck for choice on the menu and specials board! Everything that was being served around us at other tables all looked delicious, The staff were all very friendly, particularly the man who greeted us on the front desk. Great...

We decided to visit the Brownlow while staying away from our children after getting married last week. Food did not disappoint, good size portions and service was spot on. There were other restaurants closer to our accommodation, but the owners responses to reviews were what...

Very good lunch, fab food, very attentive service, nice decor. Will definitely return when we are back in the area again.

We visited the brownlow for a birthday with a party of 6 Interior is very smart and modern Staff are very polite and professional and knowledgeable of the local bears With all of us ordering a wide bay of food we got to taste lots...

An exceptional meal at The Brownlow Inn. There is lots of choice, however, it would have been nice to see a vegetarian skewer rather than just varied chicken choices. The staff are welcoming and very attentive. The only thing that let the visit down for...

We were very pleasantly surprised with our meal at the Brownlow Inn. Booking the table was very easy online. The restaurant is very popular, but the car park is not quite big enough to cope with the potential number of customers, but there is parking...

Been a couple of times now, exceptional food every time. Cannot believe how big the food portions are!! Incredible service, staff always kind and courteous. Highly recommend!

Consistently excellent food, fantastic portions and good service. The Brownlow always delivers. We've been many times and we're never disappointed

Lovely Sunday roast, we throughly enjoyed the braised beef dinner. Everything was tasty and I loved the addition of the cauliflower cheese. Well done Mark and the Brownlow team - we also love the new beer garden perfect for a quiet drink before or after...

Always went to the Brownlow in for special occasions this was no exception. This time we were left disappointed with the food and service. Sunday lunch was poor, Yorkshire pudding was inedible as was the red cabbage and roast potato. Service was slow even though...

I have been to the Brownlow to eat quite a few times with my friends and the food and the service have always been superb. However, last night was an exceptional experience. As usual food and service brilliant but on learning that my car had...

Lovely setting in the Cheshire countryside, we were warmly greeted like old friends (even though it was our first time visiting) and shown to our table, the food, atmosphere and service we received was superb, the waitress was attentive along with the owner who came...

I give this place a one star for one reason and one reason only. The food is fantastic and MOST of the staff are wonderful. All except (the reason for my 1* rating) the bald headed tall jumped up waiter wearing tight clothing who thinks...

I’ve visited here many times and never had a bad meal. Always 5* Amazing staff service ,we’ve never had to wait for ordering , drink even when the restaurant is fully booked .. amazing Amazing steaks ,definitely my favourite ❤️❤️

This is my favourite restaurant ever… best staff,, delicious food and really good price!! We love going and recommend it to everyone.

Only second visit, and again the food and service was outstanding. Three different meals and all served piping hot. Thank you, will be back soon.

With another mature couple for a lunch. Was a fabulous experience. Staff all wonderful, so many great things on the menu. Food was top notch 👏👏 Looking forward to a revisit to try the rest of the menu 👍

My husband and I recommended The Brownlow to friends of ours having had a wonderful experience there on Easter Sunday. We had lunch with our friends in the conservatory today and the food was again excellent. However, we were very disappointed and upset when we...

The menu is extensive and the pub is lovely. Our meals were delicious. On a previous visit my two grandchildren were made to feel very welcome however today it was a different story. One of the waitresses who served us was very sour faced and...

When we got there, we found we should have gone at 12.30pm instead of 2.30pm. I just couldn’t understand that I had made a mistake. However they did fit us in and we had a lovely meal. The staff were so kind to us and...

We came here one Saturday night in early April and neither of us had been before. The Brownlow was recommended to me by a friend as my partner is vegetarian. The service and place and welcome cannot be faulted. We both had Brie to start...

Excellent place to eat, food delicious and plenty. Staff very accommodating and friendly. Will definitely return soon. They even made cocktails they hadn’t don’t before from our recommendation.

We had an extended family meal for Mother’s Day. The food was really nice, tasty and well presented but for the mouldy strawberry served in one of the desserts. This was pointed out to the waitress with the suggestion it was raised with the kitchen....

Fantastic food. Really professional and friendly staff. Great with young kids. Nice decor. Can’t fault it. Thank you for a great pub experience!

Visit this country pub/restaurant quite often with business colleagues and also with my wife as a couple. It’s often very busy, which is clearly a good sign, but the service is good regardless of how busy they are. The food is great, the choice is...

Excellent service from all staff Food delicious well cooked good choice on menu ,wine delicious.Booking advisable busy pub after 5

Wonderful evening for my husbands birthday Naomi our waitress was excellent her service was good the food was great and overall a lovely evening with family. Very welcoming venue.

Superb lunch here. Excellent local beers and RSA wines. Steak brilliant and other options thoroughly enjoyed by our party.

Thank you for a very pleasant afternoon all of us really enjoy our food, service was fantastic and equally as good, without doubt be when we visit the family again.

Family gathering at this pub which has been my parents local for many, many years. Lovely interior, super friendly staff, excellent food, everyone’s meal arrived at the same time with no delays. Couldn’t fault a single meal and would definitely recommend, although get there early...

This was our first visit for a number of years and the food was as good as our previous visit. The staff were super.... very efficient, polite and helpful. My wife had the vegan burger which she said was lovely and I had the very...

Good service friendly staff very enjoyable meal,advisable to book a table as they are usually very busy. Plenty of parking.

We visited today as this pub is a mid-way point between us and friends. Loved the decor and the little booths. Fab choice of food and drinks available. There wasn't anything on the menu that we ate which wasn't top notch. Everything was cooked to...

My husband & I enjoyed a fantastic meal last night at The Brownlow. I had the steak - rare rump cooked to perfection with delicious accompaniments. My husband ate the Stilton & bacon skewers which were a generous portion & great quality. We both chose...

Made a telephone booking ahead & luckily secured a reservation! Beautiful setting , easy parking & lovely seating & decor ! The menu was really varied & we chose the spring roll Bobotie to share which was amazing & a generous helping indeed . Our...

Really lovely place to eat. The staff are very efficient and welcoming, our waiter Janice (I think is her name) was fantastic, she gave us a little side plate and spoon for our sons food without us having to ask, it’s little things like this...

We visited here on Christmas Eve for our Wedding Anniversary . As always the food was outstanding . I had the Carpetbagger Steak and my husband had the Pepperbagger . The steaks were perfectly cooked and the fillings amazing . The service was outstanding and...

We visited this restaurant on Wednesday the 21st December with our daughter and son-law we had never been before, but we will be back. Food excellent first class staff very helpful and friendly, the restaurant was very nicely decorated for Christmas. Well done everyone. I...

This restaurant was recommended to us by some friends and what a recommendation it was, well worth the 40 minute car journey. The food was fabulous and so was the service. We will be definitely going back, amazing and a real gem

We came for a lunchtime meal with friends as it was about halfway between our respective homes. First time for us and our friends and we all thoroughly enjoy our meals and thought that the staff were great and looked after us really well. It's...

The best Sunday roast ever! We always enjoy a meal out at the Brownlow. Great food, exceptional value for money, friendly happy team who are very attentive, supported by Mark a true industry professional. Thanks team for a wonderful evening.

Lovely food/ great service / manager on site ensuring food and services are 100%. Fish pie / chicken bacon pie was amazing thank you

Beautiful setting, outstanding food and pleasant staff. The owner came across for a chat which was nice. The best beef stroganoff I’ve ever tasted!

We have eaten here many times with lots of friends. Never been anything less than knocked by the good food and friendly excellent service. Highly recommended.

Celebrated my daughters 50th, couldn't have been more pleased. Food, service, value for money, all spot on

Myself and my daughter and a friend booked a table. On the special request note on the Email we stated that we were bringing my daughters service dog with us. My daughter has autism and ADHD so having the dog helps. When we arrived one...

From start to finish I can't fault it. Arrived greeted with a smile fabulous service fabulous food. Great choice as well as the traditional Sunday lunch. The sweet menu just tops it off. Can't fault it

Living near Stockport, in the ordinary course of events, I’d probably have never heard of the Brownlow Inn. However, a casual mention on a Tripadvisor forum got me to have a look at its website. On first glance at their menu, it looked like bog...

I ordered chicken skewer with half rice and half chips which came with a BBQ sauce. A third of my plate was white, absolutely tasteless, rice. Another third was very pale, tasteless chips and the other third was a chicken skewer, which was very hard...

The best meal I have had all year by a country mile! Family of 8, steaks and skewers all round. 12oz Rumps, someone has some broken scales because they were HUGE! cooked to absolute melt in your mouth perfection. All the trimmings, Stilton and bacon...

I had previously written a review and marked up this place on food, however the response appalled me so much I have rereviewed. The management of this establishment seems to think that blatant abuse of their staff, visible to customers as well as behind the...

This is the first time we have visited the Brownlow for a number of years and we were very impressed with the decor and furnishings. We had the mushroom and pepper stroganoff which was lovely, followed by a fantastic sticky toffee pudding with custard. The...

Our party of 11 , adults and young people from 10-15 years, celebrated a 70th Birthday earlier this week. Thanks to Mark and his fantastic team we enjoyed a truly fabulous evening. All staff were very helpful, exceptionally pleasant, efficient and professional, offering advice as...

Lovely friendly waitresses and staff,meal was perfect,wife and I opted f0r the curry it came with rice and chips,best meal we have had for a good while.The seats are comfy,and its spotlessly clean..Will be back soon.

We must have been to this establishment 10 or more times now. Not once has it let us down, the food is exceptional and the service is always first rate. The nice little touch that the manager will generally always come and say hi at...

Just had the pleasure of eating at the Brownlow, what can I say but it was fantastic! The food was first class especially the hickory chicken skewers. I need to also give a massive thank you to Laura who looked after us amazingly, thank you...

Love the location as I love a country setting where I don't live far from. Greeting and staff were great the whole visit even whilst e planning the thickness of the steak I ordered, in which I have never been to that before even in...

Best rump steak ever… need say no more. Always love visiting. Service is as impeccable as the food. Never been let down. We always compare other pubs to The Brownlow

After reading the reviews I thought we would have to visit The Brownlow Inn. The food was everything we could have wanted , Beautifully cooked ,large portions served by a waitress who really knew her job.No issues with the owner who was professional and charming,...

We’ve eaten at the Ryles Arms (sister to the Brownlow) many times without fault so decided to try The Brownlow. I needed to amend the booking and it was incredibly hard to reach the restaurant by phone. When we had the meal a small request...