Bunbury Arms in Cheshire West and Chester

So helpful. I have a food allergy to Alliums, my friend rang in advance to inform the restaurant and they were Amazing, I had food prepared and cooked especially and it was delicious, the chef came out to speak to me to see if there was anything else I required, absolutely amazing service, I was made to feel welcome, service was fast and food popping hot. Perfect xx

Only came in for a few drinks after a walk along the canal. Hosts could not of been anymore hospitable towards me, very welcoming warm and friendly also very informative on the drinks selection which they have a variety some home brewed too. Lovely beer garden and interior very relaxed and peaceful.

The food was excellent. Service attentive and friendly. No microwave fresh food prepared with care.A must visit.New management very good.

Very welcoming pub with gorgeous food. We had 2 roast dinners which were really lovely & excellent value for money. Mike was our host & was very attentive. Would highly recommend.

Hadn’t been here for years and I was not disappointed. The menu catered well for meat and fish lovers as well as vegans. I had the Beetroot Wellington roast dinner and it was fantastic. Well worth a visit.

Nice venue with friendly, helpful staff. Good, tasty food. There were 7 in our party and everyone was happy. They even gave our dog a bowl of chicken. So that made 8 of us.

Popped in for a quick drink and ended up staying for a meal because of how welcome we were made to feel. Came with our dog and she was made to feel like the princess she is. Mike couldn’t have been more helpful. He took our drinks order but also made sure our dog was catered for. He provided drink and treats for her which was much appreciated. The food arrived and my only issue was I wish I could’ve ordered several dishes. I had the gammon and my brother and husband had the sausages. The sausages looked amazing. Proper sausages. Our dog was over the moon to have her own ice cream. All the staff were so friendly and Mike was an excellent host. Already planning when we can return.

Lovely setting and food was great . Friendly staff and great service . Pub looks really nice inside and has ample outdoor seating . We will definitely be going again next time for tea and entertainment we would recommend the Bunbury Arms xxx

Absolutely disgusting. Raw bacon in fat on bread. Asked for it well done and crispy. The chef come over to apologise and started with us saying should have asked for it well done. I said I did. We left but came back in he was telling his customers? I would not advise going there, basic menu, disgusting food and terrible management. Would not have that food to a wild dog. I had a piece of bread do made a chip sandwich and he took my plate from me while eating ! Absolutely shocking

Manager unable to handle any form of criticism- bacon under cooked a kiss of life would of bought it back to life- came to apologise then proceeded to argue with us - big no no in hospitality! He said you should of asked for it well done- we did- well nobody else has complained- clearly they have by reading g these reviews! Maybe a quick hospitality course would serve you well- we won't be back and I'll be waning people away.

Gorgeous carvery and very friendly staff. We’ve been twice in recent weeks and both times the food was excellent. Looking forward to our next visit.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch and enjoyed the hospitality of Sonia and Erin highly recommended and a dog friendly pub

Met up with a friend with the intent to have tea. I was early and bought a drink, and asked for 2 menus. The bar person said she would check if the kitchen was still open?? Came back and said yes and handed me the menus which were grimy, Yuk. The place was empty (even though it was 6pm on a Thursday?) so I had choices. I tried 3 tables and they were all sticky, yuk. When my friend arrived, she went to the bar but no one was there and no one came when she shouted hello. After I told her about the filthy menus and tables we decided to share my drink and go elsewhere for food. Such a shame, it used to be such a lovely pub.

Came here yesterday with the wife. We had a couple of drinks at first then thought we would try the food. And glad we did had the steak and ale pie was excepting a frozen pie or a puff pastry lid, but was pleasantly surprised to have a homemade pie it looked very rustic. My wife had the fish and chips. Would recommend was very tasty and value for money. Will be returning

Very disappointed as been before previous year and it was so much better. The service was very good, however the bar was soaking wet with beer and all along the bar was sticky and wet. 4 pleasant ladies were working and it wasn’t busy so could have been cleaned!!! We sat outside as my grandson wanted to play on the little play area. It was disgusting with dog Pooh in many places on the play area. The play area and outside area was not kept tidy at all. Although the food was ok, we felt uncomfortable wondering how clean was the kitchen. There was plenty of staff working so a suggestion would be to start cleaning inside and outside and keep a constant check on the play area as this is a health risk!!!!

We visited for lunch and decided to have sandwiches which were nice. My issue was the tables all felt very sticky, we sat at three different tables to see if they were all the same, they were. I think it must be the cleaning product they clean the tables with. I’m sure the tables are clean, but they don’t feel very pleasant. On the day we visited the hot drinks machine was broken, hopefully it’ll only be a few days until it’s fixed.

Lunch menu looked a bit pricey but when meals were served you could see why. Firstly he quality was absolutely excellent, best club sandwiches for ages, secondly, meal size. Couldn't finish it all and I'm a big eater. Service very friendly and prompt. Recommend a visit.

Amazing day came for my mums birthday with the family food was delicious all fresh and great portions and brilliant affordable prices accommodated last min additions to a large order and all came at the same time, had tubs for leftovers it was so good we had to take it home high chairs for the bubba and gorgeous outdoor area staff were lovely even tho you could tell it was a hassle for them but didn't show it. Can't recommend it enough 5 stars isn't enough ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

My friend and I had a 2 night holiday stay over in the surrounding area. We had a lovely walk down the canal from our accommodation to try out the Bumbury Arms and we liked it so much we came back the following night and had practically the same food as it was SO good! The bar staff were so friendly and actually added aperol spritz to the menu for us . The food was delicious . We highly recommend the small plate sharers ! ( they really quite sizeable ) Excellent value ! Special shout out to Sonia who was such a kind and caring manager who looked after us. Dave and Jim the chefs we owe you a baby Guinness or 2! We will be back!!

Staff was very pleasant and food was incredibly delicious will definitely be coming back with the family

Greeted by staff by being told the kitchen stops taking orders at 6pm, was not told this when we booked. Food mediocre, Gluten free Chilli very poor. No atmosphere in the pub.

had a lovely mothers day here today, very tasty food, nice and hot, , staff very helpful and hands on, nothing to much trouble, would highly recommend.

Thos place is amazing, i have nothing bad to say. We had fish and chip, sausage and chips. Deserts and starters were so nice ⁸

My wife and I called into The Bunbury Arms for a light lunch after shopping at the nearby Cheshire Oaks. We were quickly shown to a table for two near a window. The pub was clean, warm and tidy and the staff friendly, smiley and polite. Off the starter menu we ordered one portion of chicken wings and one operation of creamy, garlic mushrooms together with a portion of fries. The food came quickly and both dishes were very good. The garlic mushrooms were excellent. Together with a round of drinks and a latter coffee the bill came to just over £19, so £22 with a tip. Excellent value for money. Well worth a visit.

Out on a bike ride with a friend yesterday, we came across this lovely pub on the lanes in Bunbury. Arrived just as they were opening, Lewis the manager took our order, baked potato with tomato and side salad for me and baked potato with tuna and cucumber for my friend. It was hot, tasty and well presented. Ready and served 10 mins later along with 2 coffees. Lewis took the time to chat with us,all in all a very pleasant afternoon. Thanks Lewis we will definitely be back. 😊

We stopped here on our way to Anglesey. Sonia & Shelly welcomed us & were really helpful. They couldn’t have done more to help our disabled dog, which meant we could relax. Will definitely stop here again.

Came for lunch today with my hubby and elderly mother, got to say it was exceptional, from walking in the door and being greeted by Lewis, very happy cheerful man, to the great service, fabulous food and lovely ambience..... Amazing, only down side was we...

visited here yesterday with my fiancé, we had a fantastically warm welcome from the staff . the starter 'munch mugs' was lovely and a really good even portion especially for the price. the mains were gorgeous and huge portions too ! drinks were quickly served...

We visited The Bunbury for lunch on Thursday June 4th and it was not the best experience, we queued for drinks whilst staff were busy talking, waited an hour and a half for starters some if which were missing, apparently there was a problem with...

Me and my partner called in here for food as we were doing a big ride on our bikes so we needed to refuel half way, I ordered the chilli con Carne £11, and my partner ordered the salmon and rice £15 after waiting nearly...

Went this evening for the first time with my 3 children. Food , service , staff and atmosphere was top rate. The food is amazing, would definitely recommend. very friendly, helpful staff. Great outdoor space and even a little outdoor play area for the kids....

Took advantage of the 2x 10oz steak meal with 2 pints special and they were both cooked perfectly. Fast service and Lewis looked after everthing.. Cant wait to come and try something else on the menu! Definitely recommend it!

Went for a quick sandwich and a bowl of soup, waited 50 minutes neither arrived, left and went to M&S served in 5 minutes no problem and it was cheaper

Visited here with my parents on Sunday 3rd April. Service was awful. Waited a long time for our meals. Didn't get what we asked for. Asked for peas with the meal and got a measly amount of broccoli and carrots. Food over cooked and dry....

Fantastic place for Sunday lunch! We had starters,mains and sweets. The pies were proper pies not just lids! You need to mention that in your menu! The Bunbury lunch was different and refreshing, the burgers were delicious. Proper home made chips and onion rings. The...

We had family lunch there on a Saturday to celebrate my sons first job. Ther3 was a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The food was delicious , the staff were professional and friendly so I highly recommend eating here.

cracking meal and great staff, food was spot on and everyone was very friendly and couldnt do enough for us, will defo be back

Visited without a booking, but they were able to accommodate our party of three.the staff were very accommodating and friendly making conversation with our 10 year old grandson.had a great meal and a very enjoyable visit. We look forward to returning. Thank you.

Very cold restaurant, had to keep my coat on! Food of a poor standard Had to wait over an hour after ordering. We had - Fish and chips - very small portion of fish for the price, and chips undercooked. Burger and chips - chips...

After googling dog friendly pubs near Cheshire Oaks we came across this gem of a place. Myself, partner, baby Son and Sausage dog were welcomed in by Lewis, huge love shown to us as a family including the dog who loved the fuss and attention.....

Hadn't visited this pub for many years but a friend suggested a visit. I was greeted by a lovely friendly lady, food was excellent, as was the service which was definitely with a smile. I hope to be back soon.

The app would not let me score top marks though I certainly wanted to!!Greeted on arrival by a super friendly host who was extremely kind to my father.Food was absolutely amazing, home cooked, fresh and served hot we all enjoyed our mains with only dad having room for a pud but on hearing the chef made his own toffee sauce for the sticky toffee pud I had to have a little taste OMG it was amazing full of fudgie toffee flavour without being too sweet! We will definitely return Thank you so much for your kindness

Had a lovely Sunday roast at Bunbury Arms Really good prices Lovely flavours Attentive staff Nice relaxing atmosphere Cosy and pretty restaurant/pub

Absolutely amazing food and has a lovely atmosphere. Staff was very helpful and polite Will definitely be back

I absolutely loved the meal I had here. Its a lovely old fashioned pub a bit off the beaten track on a country road not far from cheshire oaks. We went and tried the place out based on a recommendation from a friend who said it has been took over and raved about its food. While there isnt a great deal of different meals on the menu they are all cooked to a very high standard. Today we went and had the Sunday roast and it was without doubt one of the nicest I have ever had. I'm quite fussy and don't like chain pubs, much prefer places like this. Everything was cooked exactly right and the flavours really shone as a result. Chantenay carrots which I love, half a dozen or so perfect roast potatoes a homemade yorkshire pudding and a cheese/cream sauce in addition to the gravy that really set the meal off. Parsnips were perfect and the broccoli too. I couldnt criticise anything, it wasas close to perfect as you could get for a roast. Its a shame they are stuck with the rating out of date reviews on here because they should be far higher in the rankings based on the current owners. Effortlessly better than any of the cheshire oaks 'restaurants' which generally serve fancy takeaweay food, nothing and charge twice as much as here in some cases. would recommend to anyone. make the effort one sunday and book a table as it gets busy and you will be pleasantly surprised i'm sure.

Visited on Saturday with our granddaughter for a meal whilst staying down the road at Chester Fairoaks Caravan site. The place is dog friendly which was great however we were in a small room at the front of the pub because we had the dog which is fair enough but I would have preferred to be in the other area of the pub. However, it doesn't detract from the 5 rating because it is our doing that we had the dog with us and we were grateful to be able to eat indoors in January. Moving on to the service and the food, it was great. The food was very tasty with home made deep fried chips, like your Mum used to make ! Our granddaughters portion was huge and the staff made a real fuss of her which was lovely. In fact the service from both the landlady and the young lady who served us was faultless and we would def return again and would recommend the place to others too.

Rude staff. Food on narrow wooden boards which were difficult to eat off. Burger & bun were dry, virtually no dressing on burger & mushrooms weren't garlic as stated & no salad on burger. Very disappointing.

Haven't visited the bunbury for a while. The service was excellent, the pub was busy but the staff were very attentive. The food was fantastic. Pipping hot and yummy. Will visit again

!!! AVOID THIS PUB !!! Just had one of the worst meals of my life. Stale bread with pate starter, complained to the "cook" (No way he is a chef) and received my poor quality main course with what looks like a bite taken put of it.

Visited for Sunday lunch. We received a really warm welcome. Both the food and customer service we received were excellent. Can’t wait to book a table again soon.

The Bunbury used to be a family favourite of ours, but things changed and we stopped going - we’ve been back twice now (both at lunchtimes) and are really impressed - staff are friendly, service is good and the food is “proper” - yes, the chips come out a little darker than usual - but OMG they’re delicious. Good value for money too. If you’re a fan of the chains then the Bunbury might not be the place for you - but that’s great because there’s more chance that we’ll be able to get a table!

We've given this one mark because of the service performed by one member of staff who was performing bar duties, serving those dining in, clearing tables etc, you name it, she was doing it. The food was terrible. my starte the black pudding was OK but my partners Squid came with a thimble of sauce and she gave up chewing it after 5 minutes. The burgers were dry and over cooked, the chips were burnt and the onion rings were swimming in oil and made us both feel sick. Tables, glasses and salt and pepper pots were grimy. Maybe we just got these at a bad time. But we won't be returning for a retrial. Sorry The Bunbury.

Went with the family for Christmas Day dinner and just want to say a big thank you ,warm greeting with a glass of fizz and or orange juice the place was lovely warm & cosy and all tables set out so you felt you had plenty of space,ours was a large party.We were quickly seated and brought are drinks made to feel very welcome by all staff . Each course was spot on and presented so lovely.Was so much food and all homemade,yorkshire pudding was amazing.You all worked so hard and made the day very special thanks will be back very soon.

Our family had our Xmas Dinner at the pub it was absolutely fantastic from the moment we arrived all 3 courses were fantastic the management team were great catering for all our needs we will be booking early next year for dinner again excellent

We’ve had two family meals at the Bunbury Arms during December which were excellent! Back again for New Years Eve! Definitely recommend!

Gorgeous Sunday roast, lovely service too. We have been a couple of times recently and each time the food and service have been been excellent..

Booked on line for table for 2 today for lunch with a friend. Pub was not busy so we’re greeted by very friendly young man who gave us menus and invited us to sit where we wanted. Haven’t been here for some time and noticed it felt a little chilly when we first sat down. Friend ordered scampi and chips I ordered pie of the day which was turkey ham and leek with mash and veg. Friends meal was delicious (so she told me) and piping hot whereas mine was only just warm and whilst the pie tasted delicious (the only reason I didn’t send it back) the pie sauce was like watery soup, very very thin, which was a real shame. I noticed other reviews have said the same. The mash was also very artificial tasting and not very warm, which again was a shame given the gorgeous chips (think they were homemade- I tried one from my friend). Service was great from host but when I told the young waitress clearing the plates about my pie she just said she’d tell the chef and that was it. Wasn’t asked if we wanted any more drinks or asked if we wanted desserts. Would defo go back, but wouldn’t have the pie again.

Booked late saturday afternoon for Sunday lunch for 8.excellent meal served by very friendly attentive staff. It was a family outing 5 adults 2 teenagers and a 3 year old.staff attitude to 3 year old was lovely used her name throughout the meal.meal itself was very very good and plentiful.we all enjoyed our food and we are looking forward to visiting again soon.

Called in for a few drinks with friends. Plates of food coming out looked and smelt amazing. We decided to eat. We were not disappointed the food was plentiful and hot.Pork,cider and apple pie was beautiful half rack of ribs fell off the bone.Fish and chips. Couldn't finish the fish it was hugeService and staff could not do enough. Will definitely be going back and soon

5 friends from 2 families decided to go for a Sunday meal. Table booked for 5 pm. Arrived to find not overly busy. Ordered drinks and food, 4 roast dinners and 1 cider, apple and pork pie. Meals arrived, timing ok at this stage. Roast dinners were not very hot but the meat was tender and ok. The pie however, was watery and when we complained this was removed from the bill. Our plates were collected and whilst the waitress was very nice, she did not ask if we wanted desert. It then took over 30 minutes to get a member of staff that we could order deserts from! We then ordered, but after 20 minutes waiting for them to arrive, we went to the bar, cancelled dessert and asked for the bill. While waiting for the bill, the manager walked past and quite aggressively and sarcastically commented that our desserts were being prepared, said about being understaffed and thanked us for our understanding. This did note bode well for another visit!!It is worth noting that this is a reflection of the manager, not the 2 waiting on staff who were most helpful and extremely busy. We appreciate that most places are understaffed right now, but shouldn’t the bookings reflect this?

Came on a busy Sunday, had the apple and pork pie in a cider jus and it was delicious. The sauce was delightful. My partner had a roast dinner that was fantastic. Staff were lovely and I will definitely be back again. Brilliant

My second review of this venue and im sorry to say I have nothing good to say we were handed a couple of dog eared menus on arrival and shown to a table the menu was at best limited there were some specials on display on boards on the bar but we were not advised of these nor were we given any indication towards the pie of the day It seems its all self service here now I went to the bar and ordered drinks and opted for the pie of the day beef and Guinness for us both there was a choice of chips or mash and boiled or roasted veg we both made our choice The food arrived pie in a dish sat on a plate with a napkin in-between the plate and the dish mine was soaked in gravy on arrival and i rescued it placing it in the pie dish having put the anemic looking pastry topping on one side and emptied all the filling onto the plate niether meal was served with the correct choice of vegetables though I have to admit the chips were very good I asked for another couple of drinks only to be told I will be back to take an order this didnt happen Our plates were removed without comment or question still no sign of the possibility of more drinks or offer of dessert we paid and left without leaving a tip having had average food and very poor service it will be a long time before we return

Came on Saturday for an evening meal with friends and heard the pub had a new chef., The pub had a great atmosphere and was pretty busy, the food came out really hot, full of flavour and looked great. The staff are really friendly and attentive and the food was great. Keep doing a great job. Will be back again soon.

Had lovely and enjoyable meal at Bunbury arms today. Roast pork dinner was very good and great value. So was the halloumi salad my partner had.Staff were great, polite and pleasant.Beer was good and reasonably priced.One Comment tho guys. My partner was on a mobility scooter and has a disability. It was a hot day and I had walked quite a hike and with covid being an issue for us we would only ever eat outside in the beer garden. There's no access at all to any of the beer garden tables for customers on wheel chairs or mobility scooters. My partner did manage to leave her scooter on the path and walk up some step and across lawn to sit on a soft cushioned seat the staff allowed me to take out from the bar for her. This is just not an option for many who have to stay in chairs or scooters. I had a look around and thought it would not take much to introduce some wheel chair friendly seating with maybe some signage reserving them for the disabled. All in all a lovely meal out for us, Thanks

We came over to Chester and stayed on the campsite near Cheshire oaks. Just down the lane a 15 minute walk to Stoak we arrived at the bunbury arms. We sat in the lovely beer garden at the back, had a few drink then went to order our food. We were told that the chef had stopped serving and had to leave due to personal reasons We were rather miffed. We got another drink, pondering were to eat as it was our last night and we have said for 8 years visiting we would give it a go. Cat the server came out to say the owner had stepped in to avoid disappointment so we got to eat after all. We got a table in the beautiful restaurant which was spotless. We went for the blackpudding,chorizo and peppercorn sauce stack and I had the calamari then the vegetarian sunday lunch and the chicken and leek pie with fresh vegetables. I must say it is one of the nicest bar lunches we have had in a while. The vegetables were cooked to perfection the bean and potato patty was lovely and the chicken and leek pie was delishous. The staff were excellent and very accommodating and we were made to feel valuable customers. We highly recommend this lovely place. There is a car park if you don't fancy the walk and plenty of out door seating in the sun. Thankyou and we will see you again soon

Came here for a Sunday roast. Apart from one delayed order, the device and food was lovely. Lovely environment. The sun was out and the outdoor area looked really nice, so next time will try and get an outside table.

Really nice surroundings, great food , good value and welcoming, attentive staff. Highly recommended. Lots of outside space.

What a find. Just 5 min drive from the caravan site we were staying on. Great menu, fantastic food (we had vege burgers which were tasty and homemade), friendly staff and locals (cheers Dave) lovely country pub with good atmosphere and very welcoming. We will be back. Well worth a visit.

Had a two course Sunday lunch was absolutely beautiful all staff very friendly and accommodating even though they were extremely busy reassured us as we waited which wasn’t very long to say how busy they were.Thank you very much and compliments to the chef too definitely will be coming back

First time here and will definitely be going again. Fabulous food, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

The food was very nice and service was great. Waiters are very nice and the place is nicely decorated. Will definitely return and looking forward to trying something else.

Lovely food,friendly staff,nothing was to much trouble with a fussy little one for boss Emma and her staff,food 10 out of 10 and reasonably priced,highly recommend

Me and a friend visited the Bunbury Arms for your 'typical' food and drink adventure late Thursday night. We were greeted swiftly by a lovely host. I think the manager Emma couldn't do enough for us. The place itself is aesthetically beautiful and it ticks a few boxes on the 'quaint' list. Food was quite priced but worth the money. Its one of those lovely maybe out the way pubs with an eclectic menu and a well trained chef. Definitely coming back for lunch. Thank you bunbury x

Food acceptable but not especially hot and we waited an excessive amount of time for our order even though the pub was relativity quiet. The young staff were pleasant but appeared inexperienced and there was a definite lack of communication between the Manager and waiting/bar staff. Also I would say the Manager appears to dislike any negative feedback and takes it rather personally. Will not be visiting again.

I visited on a fairly busy Thursday evening recently along with 3 girlfriends. We had pre-booked and were shown to a nice table. Menu pretty basic but overall a good choice. We ordered at the bar and didn't have to wait long for our food. We chose the lasagne and plain burger and really enjoyed it. For pudding 2 of us had the honeycomb cheesecake which was delicious. My other 2 friends opted for a brandy coffee. The waitress said I haven't made one for a while so bear with me. Anyway my friends declared it was the best one they've ever tasted so well done to her!All in all a good evening.

What a gem of a find. Staff are so friendly and beautiful home cooked food. Plenty of choice. Even our Dog was given a huge welcome and she can recommend the sausages. Thank you for making our afternoon. Kevin, Vanessa and Stella

We had a nice meal,despite waiting a long time for drinks and the food to arrive we could put up with it because the sun was shining.The trouble started when the bill arrived with lots of drinks and food on which we hadn't had,the waitress was really helpfully and I went through everything we had eaten etc.30 minutes went by and I went to ask what was happening with the bill the next thing I know what I can assume was the mangeress was at my table with a blackboard with writing on saying how hard her staff were working and accusing me of abusing them,this was 100% ridiculous,I pointed out to her that all I was trying to do was pay the bill that they had messed up in the first place,I have eaten out all over the world and never ever experienced customer service as bad anyway,myself my wife and 2 children were basically asked to leave for trying to pay the bill.

Called in advance to book a table, told we’d be seated outside under the pergola which was ideal. Arrived on site to be told quite abruptly that you can’t book a table outside. No idea why they allowed us to this this over the phone and then spoke to us like you were lying! Checked website and requesting a outdoor table is an option on the booking system too! Not a great first impression! Service was slow, pub was obviously understaffed and staff were rather stressed! Food arrived quite quickly and was nice, but nothing special. Would probably just call for drinks next time as garden is lovely. Young lady who served us was very pleasant.

Pre booked in advance for me and my partner, was told to sit outside upon arrival and wait for somebody to come and take our order for drinks. 45 minutes and still nobody. Walked in the pub to ask if I could order from there, was told rather patronisingly to wait outside and somebody would be there to take my order. When I mentioned that we had been there for 45 minutes already the lady grinned and said well it’ll be another 10 minutes atleast. Me and my partner and another 2 couples arrived at roughly the same time and we all left at the same time without even a drink. Terrible waste of time

Went for lunch Lovely staff, food was good. Lovely outdoor area. Felt safe ax they took covid measures seriously. Thanks guys will be back.

Booked for Sunday lunch, had a really lovely lunch, the staff here were really friendly. Our lunches were fabulous. Great roast beef lunches..

Came here two years ago and vowed not to eat here again , the new owners have totally transformed the place , we would now highly recommend the quality of the food and the prompt service, second to none

Lovely pub with nice surroundings but unfortunately there will be no return. Prices fairly high for the quality of food and drinks are pricy. Some Customers walk freely in and out of the pub with no masks. Possibly local regulars as they were not challenged. No covid check in and staff had no masks. Although one did have a badge to say exempt. Real shame . Reviewed a few years back and it a lovely place to eat but sadly not now.

We have been here a few times now and I personally really enjoy my time there. Not been inside much by its really nice in there and the outside space is exceptional and its how a country pub should be, good staff, plenty of seats and tables, the food is varied from tapas style to classic pub food. The 'hand made' chips are amazing! they should be renamed as 'home made'. well done to the Chef on those.Very welcoming staff. At the time of writing you can go in and order at the bar but they have to (by law) take your drinks to a table for you or they could get a £10k fine. The service has alsways been very quick for drinks and good for food since they have to cook it of course.There is a play area yes, but it would lend itself to younger kids say up to 5 years (there is a bigger park just a quick walk away though). Its good though as we have a 4 and 7yo and some play areas are just not nice to in proximity to.Cant wait to bring our kids here on a weekend and we will walk alone the canal, see the horses in the nearby fields and maybe walk towards the Chester Zoo route (we spotted a bear, and dears today).Its a handy pub to cycle past either from Ellesmere Port from the boat museum or the Chester side. there is also a park near the canal for the kids to walk down to and although its down a lane is not that busy.Can't fault it. Thanks guys and see you soon for a San Miguel and PinotKaren + Jamie

Waited over 1.5 hours for our food. A simple word of explanation would have helped. Food pretty indifferent when it finally arrived. Such a pity as it could be a lovely place if only it sorted its management/kitchen out.

We called here after searching the map for somewhere not too far from the motorway, travelling home from Wales. We were not disappointed.All our meals were good value, delicious home cooked style food.Sensible Covid precautions are in place. Highly recommended for indoor or outdoor dining.

Went for a drink went inside the pub with my mask on to buy a drink no staff was wearing a mask! felt to close to the staff that was serving me so I was protecting her from covid but she wasn’t

Me and my boyfriend come here often for food and a drink and always receive the best service. Welcoming staff, great atmosphere and the food is so nice and great quality.Will always come back and eat here, great prices too, staff are great and friendly. Highly recommend this place!

Lovely staff and Covid measures all in placeDrinks and food arrived in good timeI ordered steak rare and partner medium rare,couldn’t even cut it with a steak knife!Chips under cooked and soggy and sauce curdledPartners roast dinner wasn’t any better,carrots not cooked and roast potatoes the same said the gravy was nice though

Visited today with my partner after hearing good things! We waited over a hour for food when the food come it was luke warm if that. And not up to standards of the pricing.Staff were extremely unhelpful and rude.Spoke to manager who did not seem interested in our complaint at all, no sorry no complimentary drinks.We will not be returning.Avoid!!!

Stopped of on a walk with my little boy for a drink,to witness the manger an her son screaming at a young woman with 2 kids with her 1 being a baby with the man getting right in her face screaming she was a tramp may I add there’s signs everywhere to stay 2 meters apart, we couldn’t believe what we seen and it made my little boy very upset hope that poor woman is okay will never come here again vile manger.

I went to this lovely pub with my two children today and ordered 2 cokes to sit outside. My daughter was winding me up so I took my coke and went to get 5 minutes in the car. The woman manager then storms over to my car and starts accusing me of trying to rob her glass. Even though I wasn't going anywhere and my daughter was still in there beer garden. She proceeded to hurl abuse at me inform of my kids so I hurled abuse back. Her son then flew at me and got about a cm away from my face I could could feel his warm breath touching my face. Bear in mind there is a sign up tell there customers to keep distance because of covid. I have had to go and get myself a covid test. He was calling me a tramp and she was calling me a ellesmere port scally even though I live in neston. I have then pushed the man out of my way. This is all I front of my two children. I finally get away from them and as I settle down tonight the police knock on my door to do a welfare check as they rang police and told them I was drunk. Even though I ordered two cokes from THERE PUB. I have asked the police to watch the cctv and watch how these two people man and a woman behaved at there own pub in covid times and put in complaint myself. Please avoid at all costs these people are vile. !!!!! Pleae see picture of my daughter and our cokes.

We visited again the Bunbury and all I can say is superb food great beer great service great atmosphere great from start to finish felt very safe well done to Emma and her team for another fantastic night at the Bunbury Arms Regards Andy Elaine Anne and Steve

Booked the outside table under cover weeks in advance. Weather was foul and we had a table reserved inside instead without having to ask. Staff friendly and very helpful food and drinks were fantastic and great value for money. Would recommend and definitely go back.

Lovely food, well organised, great experience.It must be so difficult in the hospitality industry during this period of lockdown , however The Bunbury have managed to create a lovely welcoming outdoors area, the pagoda has individual heaters to keep the chill off too. We visited in April as a group of five - we had prebooked, so our table was ready for our arrival, we all decided on burgers (there are eight different varieties to choose from !! ) the food arrived swiftly and was absolutely delicious, the chips were extra special . We stayed drinking til 9.30 cos it was such a lovely evening . Thanks to all the staff for making our evening so enjoyable and well done on coping in such difficult times we will definitely be back Debbi, Paul, Ray, Lynne and Mark

Food lovely. Staff really attentive and couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. I don't get the negative reviews as certainly not our experience. Will definitely come back. All I can say is shame on those who booked at table for a 50th who didn't turn up. You're a disgrace but your loss was our gain.

Myself and some work friends visited last week and were pleasantly surprised indeed. Nice surroundings. Well priced drinks and food. The chips were delicious and clearly home made. The new pergola was lovely, especially with the addition of little heaters above each table.

What a lovely pub with a great outdoor space both in the open and under cover. We called in with no reservation and we’re kindly given a garden table. Fab Food and drinks served promptly and very friendly staff. Kind highly recommend the chips too!!

Arrived here earlier in the week for a nice meal for two of us. Sun was shining, garden was beautiful and well kept. The new addition of the pergola was fantastic. You can see an effort had been made during hard times. We ordered our drinks and they arrived promptly! There was a reduced menu but still plenty to choose from. Food arrived within a reasonable time considering it was quite busy. Food was delicious! Plate was empty. The staff and the landlady were pleasant, friendly, helpful..nothing was too much. Would definitely recommend!

We arrived for our booking and the only thing I have to say that’s nice about this place is the look of the building. It was beautiful! And the weather was nice.... But that’s it. (The reason for at least 1 star) We were definately lead into a false sense of security I can tell you! We were asked to sit at our table and was greeted with a dirty ashtray full of cigarette stubs (not health and safety/covid friendly)My husband ordered drinks and they arrived within 10 mins. (Good start)We then allowed out children to go and play, they had a mini playground that was suitable for under 5 year olds. I was not impressed with the fact that other parents thought it was ok to try and touch my children (trying to get their kids to mix with mine helping them on the playground) and had a total disregard for social distancing! One woman was Trying to infiltrate my personal bubble/table and talk to us when they were half cut and responsible for a child with additional needs! The tables where not sturdy and I did not feel safe/comfortable on them.The computer system failed when we were trying to put our food order through, so we were told a member of staff would come over to our table to manually take orders.... half an hour went by, nobody had even acknowledged us! But food and drinks orders were flying out to people around us. In amongst this a waitress had managed to spill a whole tray of drinks over a lady in a table behind us! After almost an hour waiting (bearing in mind you only get a table for 2 hours) we had had enough and got up to leave. The staff saw us leave, one waitress even bumped into me and they didn’t even acknowledge us! There was no apology, nothing!It was the first time my family had attempted to have a meal out since lockdown. And we were beyond disappointed, we travelled 20 miles to get there. I can understand that with covid measures (supposed) to be in place, we were willing to be more patient and expected longer wait times. But what we endured was terrible service with total lack of communication and customer service. Unfortunately we didn’t get the opportunity to try the food. So I cannot comment on that. But based on our experience, we will definately NOT be visiting again or recommending this place to anyone. My honest opinion would be to avoid!