Cholmondeley Arms in Cheshire East

Went for dinner but found that there was a Wake going on at the pub. Reassured by bar staff that we weren’t in the way and it was business as usual. Ordered drinks and food at the bar before we realised that the wake attendees were getting more and more drunk; shouting, shrieking, banging the table, swearing and making everyone’s evening quite awful. We thought the manager, who was adding to the cacophony by regularly throwing wine bottles into a bin, would intervene, but it appeared his colleague was actually sitting with the loudest of the drunken mourners. The food arrived. Tepid, tasteless, expensive fish on a cold plate- Matching the temperature of the pub ( we kept our coats on) We ate and left as quickly as possible, never to return. I have told as many friends as I can to avoid this absolutely dreadful place.

Sadly a very disappointing meal. My family and I travelled almost an hour to the Cholmondeley Arms to celebrate a birthday dinner. Not only do you have to order your food and drinks at the bar, the starters we ordered took 50 minutes to arrive. On top of this, we had ordered 2 tea pots (at the bar) to have with the birthday cake. By the time the waitress brought over the tea, everyone had already finished their cake which was less than ideal. Such a shame for such an expensive meal.

Another lively cost in this unique and interesting pub. Lovely food, great drinks choice, ambience. A lively country and original pub.

We booked the Cholmondley Arms for Mothers Day due to its many accolades and we've often driven past. It's a fair distance for us but happy to do the 30 min drive to see what all the fuss was about. We had a table for four of us booked for 3 o'clock for myself, my wife and our two children. We were shown to the table which had only three seats and so we asked for a fourth seat for my son but the lady walked off so he went and found his own seat. We were not asked if we had been before, we weren't told whether there was a wait on food or whether there were any unavailable dishes. We weren't even wished Happy Mothers Day. We sat at the table for 25 minutes and no one came over to take our order so I went to the bar to enquire and was told it's order at the bar. We should have been told this when we arrived as in a restaruant where you have booked a table and have to wait to be seated you would expect table service! I went through our order to be told that two of our selected dishes were unavailable. Again, we should have been told this when seated or at the very least when presented with the menus. food order in at 3.25. By ten past four, we finally received our starters which were average. We then sat with dirty plates on our table until around 5pm - almost an hour after starters had been served before my wife, running out of patience went to ask where our food was. The lady she spoke with said she would go and find out from the kitchen. The same lady was then speaking with the table next to us, explaining where their food was but the guests looked very confused so we said excuse me, it was us who enquired about our food. The response was "if you don't mind, Im dealing with this customer thank you very much!!" snapped at us. We are now at 5.15 and I said to my wife should we just go, the kids are losing patience,the staff are rude and the starters weren't anything exceptional. We were about to leave when the main courses finally arrived. NO apology. My wife explained to the server how the other lady had snapped at her and how rude she was and the response was "well you have to appreciate it is mothers day". We then said we have been here over two hours and not had a main course yet - to which the lady replied well you didnt put your food order in until 3.25.....no we didnt, because no one told us it wasnt table service!!! Whether its mothers day or not, there is a level of expectation when it comes to service. And actually, the fact that its a special occasion you would expect the team to be even more attentive, not less so. Whether it is mothers day or not, thats no excuse for the staff being rude to us and failing to communicate, as well as a two hour wait for food. Just not acceptable. There were at least three large tables that were empty around us; it's not like the restaurant was fully booked and we actually remarked on how quiet it was. We witnessed the table next to us being served dessert and then being told they had to vacate the table as their slot was almost up - im not surprised they used their whole 3 hour slot when the service is as slow as it was. the food was distincly average. I ordered the chicken curry with jasmine rice and naan. The rice was boil in the bag yellow rice, not jasmine, and the curry could easily have come from a jar, no flavour and not much depth. The naan was one of those mini ones you get in a pack of four at Tesco. My wife had the fish and chips which was bland and very average. We actually went elsewhere for dessert and coffee as we couldnt sit any longer. My advice would be dont waste your time and money coming here.

I really didn’t want to write this review, but I I love the Cholmondeley Arms and am hoping that management will take note of some of the less than positive reviews and return the Chum to it’s former glory. In brief, starting with the positives, we were warmly welcomed on arrival , the policy of no bookings is a little disconcerting but we did not have long to wait for a table. We felt justified driving 40 minutes for a Sunday roast as we have previously enjoyed excellent food. However, disappointingly we were all left unimpressed by our most recent visit. The policy of ordering at the bar is somewhat inconvenient as if anyone in the party wants a drink you have to return to the bar and wait in line with other guests ordering food and drink , not conducive to a relaxing meal with friends. That said, we knew that this was the way things work at the Cholmondeley Arms. Our real gripe was the food. The beef was not tender and quite fatty. They had run out of lamb. The cauliflower cheese was just cauliflower, no cheese sauce in evidence . Half way through the meal one of our party realised that the roast potatoes were missing, once again a trip to the bar was necessary to highlight the omission. Some moments later a bowel was brought to the table containing 3 or 4 sorry looking potatoes that we then had to share out. Certainly not crispy rosemary roast potatoes .The curry was chicken in a sauce that could have come from a jar, wasn’t served with Jasmin rice as stated on menu and the naan flatbread was a small shop bought naan served with a tiny pot of chutney. The desserts were just ok. The coffees, which didn’t arrive with the desserts, were similarly just ok. The setting remains fabulous and if you are lucky enough to be seated near the fire you are on to a winner, otherwise, bring a jumper! I notice from other reviews that our experience was not a one off. Please respect your customers by listening to their comments and make the changes. Diners are spending hard earned cash and deserve a good dining experience. We hope to return once things improve as the setting is just so special.

Very disappointing no choice for vegetarians only one thing available which was not good risotto which we had but was tasteless and not much of it Very Expensive for Truck stop food would not recommend this place the rest of the menu looked Very expensive Drinks also expensive and service not great will not be going again

The serving staff were not attentive and clearing the table whilst people are still eating is unacceptable. It was so dark you couldn’t read the menu or see your food. It was a shame because the food was good and the place quirky.

Food ok. Freezing cold in dining room. Everyone has to sit in coats. Took ages for food to arrive. The pub does not have any high chairs. Disabled WC is very poor, very small, impossible for a wheelchair user. One star is pushing it.

We stayed for the overnight gin package, a two course meal, overnight stay, breakfast and gin tasting for £225. We were blown away by the gin tasting, 6 generous measures of gin and different mixers plus an excellent chat about the history of gin through the ages. The food was exceptional and our room was warm, comfortable and came with an amazing roll top bath. Staff were friendly and efficient, an excellent experience, would definitely recommend. We have been several times in the past as well and it never disappoints. Looking forward to our next visit!

5/5 This Victorian school has been sympathetically converted into a very comfortable pub/restaurant. The open fire was very welcoming on a cold day and the staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. This is the place to be if you like gin! The menu included the usual standards as well as an interesting range of game dishes and a nod towards Burns Night. My bedroom in the charming Headmaster’s House, was small but cosy and very quiet. No television which didn’t bother me but might be an issue for some.

We booked a Saturday night package which included a gin tasting, a two course dinner, an overnight night stay and breakfast in the Sunday morning. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. The pub is an old schoolhouse and the accommodation is situated in the adjacent old Headmaster's house. We received a warm welcome in the pub and were escorted across to our room. There are only six of these. Each is named after a fictional head teacher. Our room was Miss Fritton of St Trinian's fame/notoriety. The rooms are superbly appointed and, blissfully, do not include a television. The gin tasting was enjoyable and informative. We then moved to sit in front of the open fire and eventually enjoyed dinner in the dining area. The pulled lamb and the steak pie were excellent as were the sticky toffee pudding and the poached pear. The interior of the pub has been stopped back and is cavernous and atmospheric. The staff were great ambassadors. The full English breakfast on Sunday morning provided sufficient fuel with which to power through until the evening. Thank you for a memorable and enjoyable time.

Met up with our family , a party of 10 , for Sunday lunch . The high ceilinged school house was interesting but noisy . We pre ordered our main courses at the request of the restaurant , but the ordering of drinks at the bar certainly ‘ interrupted’ the flow of the reunion - many other clients were also ordering their food at the bar and getting top- up drinks for our party took a while . The roast beef meals were good , but the three lamb meals were uninspiring . I would suggest more than half a carrot per plate , and hotter food , BUT the main gripe is that it took almost an hour from our allotted sit- down time of 1.30 , to receiving our meals . The overall experience was passable , but not memorable . It should be said that the service staff were attentive , polite, and professional throughout .

We decided to try it for lunch after reading of their awards. We were a party of 4 and the first thing to say is that they only take advance bookings for groups, we were travelling up from Cambridge on the morning of 1 December so it was a bit worrying that we might not get a table. Fortunately there was availability and it was moderately busy. You have to order your food at the bar which we duly did, one starter and three main courses. Our main gripe was the length of time it took to serve the food, I had to get up and go to the bar twice to ask them to check and it was over an hour and a half before we got served. A minor complaint would be the room temperature, it was a very cold day outside and the radiators were working but it’s an old building and probably difficult to retain heat. The staff did apologise for the wait but that was all. In the end we were disappointed and feeling that it was just too cold so we went elsewhere for coffee and desserts. I think some remedial training would be helpful for the staff, particularly in terms of being aware of service delays which can happen but it’s worthwhile to keep checking on the customers and keep them informed if there is a long wait. As for the food itself it was nice but not outstanding. We want the restaurant to continue to do well and we will visit again next year when we are in the area.

4 of us went for lunch at 1pm today. It was fairly busy but not full. My husband and I had been 2 weeks previously with friends and had a long wait, we just assumed that was a “one off”, the food was good when it arrived, so we chose to visit again. It clearly wasn’t a one off. Today we waited for over an hour. We had to ask how much longer we would have to wait, no one came to us to apologise or explain until we queried it. Then we were told the food would be out in a few minutes. Then we were advised another table was to be served and then us. We were told it was because they had been busy! The food finally arrived. 2 of us had venison casserole with mash and seasonal greens. We were so hungry by this time I thought I would be happy to eat anything. The food had either been sitting around for a while (like us) or had been reheated, just not enough. The venison dish was cold in the middle , the mash was just warm. We just couldn’t eat it. Also it wasn’t a casserole, it was just a mass of overcooked meat, and a strange texture. My brother had fish cakes which he said were nice but it was served with a green salad that had been drowned in dressing and it all looked a bit sad. He ate it saying he was just glad he hadn’t ordered the venison! My husband had the steak sandwich which he thought was ok. We would normally have ordered puddings but by this time we were so disappointed with the whole experience that we didn’t want to stay any longer. When we went to pay, and expressed our disappointment, the staff member apologised and knocked money off the bill. What we really wanted was a lovely meal and an enjoyable visit. We won’t be back anytime soon I’m afraid.

We visited The Chum in October for the first time in a long time (previous visits had been disappointing). It all started so well, nice atmosphere, lots of families in but it wasn't packed. Hubby had fish and chips and I had the smoked haddock with cheese topping and a portion of chips. Food was really very nice - I would have still been hungry if I hadn't ordered the chips though. Our one issue was that part way through our meal we wanted to order some more drinks. Asked the waitress and were told we had to order at the bar. What???? Who wants to get up part way through a meal to order drinks for goodness sake? It wasn't over busy the night we went but how on earth would this system work when it is busy with queues at the bar to order drinks and/or to order food? Can you imagine a group of people on a busy night mid way through their meals being expected to go to the bar to get more drinks. Absolutely ridiculous. So we didn't get more drinks, we didn't order the pudding that we had intended on having, we came home and opened a bottle of wine instead. We didn't leave a service tip as other than the food being delivered to our table there wasn't any other 'service'. Was this a 'one off' or is the norm now? If so, we won't be coming back I'm afraid and in theory this is our local pub that we should be visiting regularly. Very disappointed.

Nice setting and the pub is very charming, however the food was just average. Sorry to say that all four of us ended up with bad stomachs as well. Won’t be back.

We were not impressed with our visit here. Unfortunately the food was very bland and the service was also not great. I would say it is quite overpriced for what you get. The interiors are lovely if you are going for a drink but will probably not be returning for food.

First time at this restaurant and whilst we had a lovely evening overall, experience very mixed. You can’t book and when we called to try and book we were told to just turn up and we’ll fit you in. We did this on Saturday around...

It was a great disappointment today for #SUNDAYROAST lunch. Sirloin(?) of beef reminded me of grey school dinners. The roast potatoes were over cooked, and an unrecognisable slush of vegetables, plus half a roast carrot, all swimming in Luke-warm gravy. Two anaemic cappuccino coffees eventually...

This pub is a must to visit!! The food is exceptional!! We had mushroom Risotto which was so full of flavour and well presented and pork belly which was cooked to perfection and so tasty!!! Full compliments to the chef needed because this was the...

It’s a charming setting. The team were friendly & welcoming. The food was excellent & great quality. It’s a “Definitely going to return” venue. Top Class.

It's a while since we've been here and we were excited to come back. We came for a late Sunday lunch and as per usual didn't need to book as you can't book a table. We were shown to a table and then waited for...

We’d had lunch here a few weeks previously with friends and had I reviewed it then I’d have given it 5 stars as the food was delicious. The service was a little on the slow side but this was outweighed by the quality of the...

Popped in for food midweek at 2 ish,beautiful place amazing food and lovely staff,we will definitely visit again

I rang up on a Sunday afternoon to book a table that evening at 8:15. Was told that they don't take bookings for tables of two (which is a very odd policy) but she said that there were no other bookings so we should be...

Seemed a bit busy and hence staff pushed to include general courtesy in their responses, food took 45 minutes from order to arriving on the table. When I went to enquire, I was dismissed and left standing alone in the bar area.

This is a beautiful pub - ideally located and exceptionally clean. This said, there was only one vegan option and two unimaginative vegetarian options. When I questioned this I was informed that this is ‘a country pup’ - as if country locations preclude them from...

Visited for lunch with friends, it was very busy. The staff were very pleasant and efficient. We had a mix of light bites and meals. They were all very nice. The place was very quirky!

Had a really good meal here yesterday, food was absolutely brilliant. They managed to accomodate us for a table of 10 with no issues. Was told it was busy and could be a long wait for food but it was all out within 25 mins...

We called in for an impromptu lunch and were very pleasantly surprised. The pub itself is set in beautiful countryside. We were surprised at the size of the place inside because it looks smaller from outside. Very beautiful building. Oldy worldy with beams and lots...

Really disappointed to hear that our daughter and her friends had such an awful experience in what used to be a very friendly and welcoming local pub. To be rudely mocked by the bar staff for being responsible and having their ID ready and for...

I have been a regular here on and off for 35 years, not been here for a while so decided to chance it. Sat at a table that looked like two infants had been sat at it, food everywhere I asked for it to be...

Very disappointed today, I had no welcome on arrival & had to hang around looking for someone as the bar person was busy with drinks - I felt as if I was invisible. Food was luke warm when it arrived & potatoes hard in the...

This pub is an hour drive for us but is it worth it? The answer is yes, a thousand times yes! We’ve been for roast dinners, lunch, pies and gin. Don’t forget the gin! The staff are unbelievably friendly and will offer any advice over...

We were gifted a voucher to stay including the gin tasting. We added an extra night on. We loved the place and the staff were great - big shout out to Caitlin who was a star. The food was fantastic, the gin tasting was excellent...

Lovely place, second visit. Restaurant was cold and draughty. Had to ask for a blanket for my legs as our table next to fire exit door was often left ajar by staff going outside to collect a few glasses. Fireplaces were made up but not...

Love the decor etc. but sadly the staff are not up to par. We arrived a few minutes after 12 noon when there was only one other couple. The service was very poor and slow, no proper welcome and no evidence of any one who...

Lovely family meal, food was great and the staff were friendly! The pub is dog friendly which is a bonus! Will definitely return!

We visited The Chum for Sunday lunch and stayed overnight as well. We absolutely loved it. The staff were great, the food was excellent, the room was clean, comfortable and really nicely put together. I really have no faults, and have recommended it a lot....

We called ahead to book a table but we’re told no bookings (completely understandable policy) but were told we should be fine for a table at 3. Some of the tables were reserved which confused us slightly. After a long drive, we were told there...

Really not a great experience, room cold, service very slow 2 meals sent back as stone cold, gent took them away huffily without an apology, been several times before and loved it but gone downhill sadly, premium prices, freezing cold building and freezing cold food...

Went for dinner last night . There was an extremely rowdy crowd of about 20 people behind us. We could not hold a conversation because of their noise which was completely ignored by staff, I say staff because there was no management evident. I ordered...

Wow, where do I start! I know, the food, and it’s absolutely spot on. Always comes out nice and toasty and I have a sneaky feeling that it was cooked with a smile. The drinks are always served by very friendly staff and I love...

freezing! whole pub had coats on. tried to stoke the fire, but logs were wet. table wobbly. puddings were microwaved and rubbery.

So many amazing memories from The Cholmondeley Arms … but now feels like it has stepped back in time. Menus covered in food, no healthy options on the menu and bar service only. Is there anything less relaxing than needing to go to bar to...

First time visit after many years of driving past. What a beautiful place this is, lots of character, the staff are lovely - helpful, attentive but not too overboard. The food was delicious & great value - ours was a lunchtime visit and it was...

Had Sunday Lunch here and it was delicious. Possibly one of the nicest we’ve had. Jam roly poly for dessert was really nice too. Great little pub. Very unique and love how they’ve kept many of the old school features. Worth noting that you order...

This place doesn't give a stuff if you're veggie or vegan. It's back to the 1970s in attitude. Screw you yoghurt knitting tree huggers! Next stop: serving food topless.

Had a evening meal with a family member who was staying at the cholmondely The food was lovely and everyone enjoyed there meal.

We stopped on rout to Liverpool(Sunday Roast was so good we have Booked for my Birthday to stay for 2 days!!! Staff were lovely food excellent

Beautiful quaint place! We enjoyed a two night stay here with our small dog. We all had a lovely time and enjoyed dinner here on the first night. Our dinner was beautiful; we had the prawns and cod loin, salad and fish and chips. We...

Not the same 😞 Always loved dining at the Cholmondley Arms but after today I may have to find a new favourite place! We had family over from California and decided on the Cholmondley for Sunday lunch. Extremely slow service ...... starters were just ok,...

First timers, Will be back for sure. Food, service, atmosphere just faultless. Thank you. Made a Father’s Day weekend perfect.

Visited the Chum 3 consecutive days with family for food and drinks. Great atmosphere, great food and will definitely be returning. Cod loin, lamb and steak all done to perfection. Meat and fish platters were fab sharing starters. Very busy but staff were smiling and...

Fantastic food,,., our fish and chips were great and the burger and chips too. The desserts were delicious…. Eton mess and sticky toffee pudding. Service was so friendly and welcoming. Selection of gins is fantastic and the cider was good too. Very dog friendly. Just...

Just not the same! The staff don’t seem to know what is going on! The food used to be amazing here but sadly the steak and chips isn’t great these days! The atmosphere has changed considerably! I want be returning in a hurry 😟 To...

Having phoned a few weeks ago about booking a table for Sunday lunch, we were told only bookings of 8 or more were able to reserve. We were then informed there is never really an issue of just turning up to be able to get...

After visiting Beeston Castle, we came here for lunch. You walk in and there is a big open fire roaring away and it’s open plan but cosy and oldey world tall at the same time! The food was yummy. Only snag was that in our...

We have been enjoying this pub and restaurant for over ten years, however there is a noticeable decline in service standards and general management in recent months. There is a clear lack of staff training and the recently appointed manager appeared completely disinterested. We sat...

Our family attend the Tough Mudder event in the area. We have done this five times now . We arrive for the event early so we can visit The Cholmondley. Arms for a light lunch and a. Few drinks. Always amazing food. Great friendly staff....

Fantastic choice of food, reasonably priced, lovely atmosphere. Food was exceptional, as was the service. Will definitely be coming back for more. If I lived closer I think I’d come all the time!

A bit of a risk taken to try this recommended pub with no possibility of reservation and a 30 minute drive. When we arrived we were seated straight away. Bar service only but a very friendly service. Starters included the pea and ham with rarebit...

Just after lockdown ended my Husband and I stayed overnight here, and had dinner in the pub. The rooms are in an old school house (if I remember correctly) and were very nice - cosy and homely. The ambiance in the pub is great (although...

Stopped off at The Cholmondley Arms after a day out at Bewilderwood. We had drinks outside in the sun, then got peckish so had a seafood platter, some chips and a chocolate brownie for desert. The food was excellent, all home made and reasonably priced....

Sorry guys but cannot believe the change in this pub. Has gone from the best pub in Cheshire IMO to something unrecognisable. Food … bland and unseasoned. Staff …. Friendly but chaotic. Manager….. missing!! Pre Covid there was always excellent management present on all shifts...

I’ve visited The Cholmondeley Arms a few times, and each time the experience has been fantastic. We are an awkward family (to say the least!), and there is never a problem with catering for our food allergies, and the service is so very friendly. The...

What a great place. On the Sunday night special £100 per couple bed and breakfast , reduced to £50 if you spend £50 and over in the Restaurant and Bar.. Excellent menu and wine list The stand out must go to the great team both...

I had expected better, it wasn't awful but didn't live up to what I had read. Rooms - they were ok, but tired and in need of a bit of tlc and paint. The mattress could do with being thrown, it was so soft it...

We visted for lunch , all tables were socially distanced , service was good and swift but unhurried , food was very good , fish of the day to be recommended . This Inn does not take bookings for tables - just turn up ,...

Lovely pub with very friendly and attentive staff. Food was excellent and service was on point. Will definitely be back.

Having been a regular patron and avid supporter of the pub and restaurant for over five years, one can't but notice a very real decline in service standards and general management in recent months. Basic management of service is non existent, food quality is poor...

Visited on a Thursday night and was greeted and sat at a lovely table. Our food order was taken promptly and all was well. After the food arrived the next time a waiter came to our table was 20 minutes after we had finished our...

Just arrived home after a wonderful Sunday stay at the Chum.Every thing was spot on from arriving to leaving.We where warmly welcomed and a table had been reserved for us ,we were treated like valued customers even though this was our first visit.The evening meal...

Only allowed outside during this visit as it was before inside dining commenced. Lovely garden with large covered area. We sat on the edge to catch the sunshine as it was a warm day. Very busy but very efficient in taking orders and food service....

Regular visitor and again this week - this pub manages to always encapsulate all the qualities that a country pub should have without fail - every visit, every meal choice - it’s always excellent - only thing I would change is moving it to Bunbury!

We've now been here twice (before and after lock down 2) I can't speak highly enough! The food is delicious and the staff could not be more friendly and attentive! The decor is fascinating and creates a wonderful ambiance within the spacious venue.

I’ve been going to pubs for over 30 years and I can say the meal I had here was the best pub meal I’ve ever had! I had the pork fillet & black pudding wellington and it was sensational. The cider sauce - wow. A...

Very crowded considering covid: and the staff were not equipped with masks, carried glasses in their hands and showed no sign of washing in between taking away dirty plates from one customer and bringing drinks to another. The food was average considering all the rave...

Absolutely loved our stay here! We originally booked for 1 night but ended up staying 2 as we loved it so much. The pub is stunning , great atmosphere and dog friendly. The staff are so accommodating and friendly and the manager James took great...

We had a lovely lunch in garden at the Cholmondeley Arms. The food was outstanding and the waitress was more than helpful with information and recommendations. The gin menu lists 366 different gins and we only got through 3 but they were all terrific and...

Very disappointing overnight stay. Food in pub very good, staff friendly however large number of people not wearing face masks wandering around the pub to & from the bar to order drinks, pay the bill & to the toilet as if everything was ‘normal’! At...

A lovely pub in the heart of Cheshire. We booked during Covid for an evening meal for our anniversary and really enjoyed ourselves. We started with a scotch egg which was absolutely amazing! I had a wagyu beef burger and my wife had chicken with...

The pub is open fully despite saying closed 2nd trip enjoyed the food so much the first time ! Sunday lunch today Roast Beef all the trimmings, EXCELLENT !! Quality locally sourced ingredients attentive service, yes they let dogs in, but they dont sit on...

We went for a special Birthday at the beginning of August and the party size was five. The service was very poor, we ordered our main courses and drinks, nobody approached the table to ask if we were ok or even if we would like...

On arrival in this covid time,nobody to meet us and shepherd us to a table,eventually told which table to go to but forced to call a waitress over to clean it,as we were the first people of that day to use it not good.Staff pleasant...

We were a party of 5 meeting up for the first time since March. It wasn’t overly busy but we felt the service was poor. Everyone but me had a starter but when the mains came two were overlooked. I’d been there 1 hour and...

Great pub, food and drinks. However what spoils it is the current trend for so many people to bring their dogs to the pub. At times there are far to many. I'm sorry but this is an issue for some of us. Not everyone is...

Pleasant staff & gorgeous building. We sat outside & our order was muddled from the start. I wanted tea & water before the food came - but that didn't happen. Food arrived & was cold - had to remind waiter for tea & water. My...

I have to admit it has been many years since I was last at the Cholmondeley Arms having moved from the area and now still living a good 50 minutes’ drive away so they are not at the top of the list for a meal...

We went for a family celebrations, we enjoyed the food, but we felt as if we had been forgotten. At no point were we asked if we would like a dessert or coffee or tea. We had to ask to be served a second drink....

Well done to you all on making things feel normal again . We came for dinner last week and our initial nerves at being ‘ out out’ for the first time since lock down soon vanished when we were greeted at the door and given...

We were really disappointed with our first visit post lockdown. Main meals were a huge disappointment, both lukewarm, roast beef dinner was probably the worst we’ve had in the area (over cooked potatoes, fatty beef, huge lack in any real flavour) duck main again very...

Wonderful to be able to visit The Chum post lockdown. The food was delicious, all 5 of us ate different meals and all were happy with our choice. We booked to secure a table outdoors, which was saved for us, but the indoor space was carefully spaced out. Everything was done to ensure hygiene and safety. It almost goes without saying that the food here is very good. Don't hesitate, just visit.

A brilliant building converted from an old schoolhouse. The cask beers are always great, the food is excellent and the staff are delightful.Just spent an enjoyable evening, post pandemic, and it worked beautifully. It felt comfortable and welcoming, just like the old days.Pubs have had a really hard time over the last few months and I recommend that you visit the "Chum" and other locally owned pubs to support them as much as you can. They are safe places to be.

We love this place & come whenever we stay at the nearby caravan site. We weren't sure if it had reopened so pulled in on the off chance. We were greeted by a lovely young lady, who took our details & explained the new rules for visiting. Namely, you will be shown to a table,passing a sanitising station & served at your table for both food & drinks. Tables are a minimum of 1m apart & you are welcome visit the facilities, which are cleaned every 30 minutes. Cannot fault any part of our visit (just for a couple of drinks). In fact, I'm still at our table as we write this! Well done to all the staff for a well planned & thought out reopening. We will definitely be returning.

My first visit here was by chance and I ended up having a roast dinner. It was that amazing that my family and I happily travelled 1 hour+ in the car to have the roast dinner again!! The desserts are also really good as well :)

Having lived in the area 18 months this was our first visit and was pleasantly surprised to see how quirky the pub us it had a really good menu and fantastic daily board.Was delighted with our lunch. As others gave said its a bit nippy this time if year, but given the age if the building with its original windows you can understand.

Have been staying on and off for 20 years and have seen many changes, however our last stay was the best, the rooms have had a nice tickle and we had the best meal for a long time, the venison wellington, sublime, thank you.

We recently met up with cousins for a catch up. We had been to the Cholmondeley Arms before. The food is very good. I can highly recommend the fish and chips for those with big appetites priced at just under £15. The negative side of the Cholmondeley Arms, is that it has been cold there both times we have been. In fact, even sitting next to the luke warm radiators, we were all freezing. Both visits were for lunch around 12.30 and I do not think the heating is put on early enough. I would have given a better rating if we had been warm.. It has put us off any further visits.

This place is great a converted 1800s school house. We tried to book on the day and we couldn'. It was suggested that we turn up anyway as they have a queueing system so we did. 45min later (the exact time the gentleman operating the queue said) we were sat down. The food is amazing and came really quickly, my other half had the fish pie and said it is the best she had ever had. The waygu beef burger was probably the best burger I've ever had. If you like gin this place has 300 to choose from and a good selection of ales and ciders.