Davenport Arms in Stockport

Our first visit for many years. Shared a lunch with the Mrs, sausage starter and fish sharing platter, both really good. Good, attentive friendly service, ordering is done at the bar. Ample parking.

Just had a drink, so, no food to review, but the food did look amazing when being served

Fantastic night Saturday. Sharing your birthday celebration with you Got to give a huge thank you to Holly her service was amazing so friendly chatty and funny. She’s a wonderful asset to your establishment

What’s with the constant loud music every Saturday night? 😭😭😭

Good service and a lovely atmosphere

Didnt have any food so unable to rate that aspect. Very nice country pub feel serving robinsons beer

Very lucky this is my local. Lovely historic building surrounded be scenic countryside. New team are doing a great job.

All good, except they couldn't offer a decaff coffee of any sort.

Oh my goodness! I've eaten the very best Sunday roast EVER!!!! Everything on my plate was outstanding. The beef melted in my mouth. The vegetables were divine (especially the cauliflower cheese) and the gravy ooooooh yum! This is the place to go for a Sunday roast without a doubt. Oh and make sure you book as they get busy. The service too was fantastic. Honestly I couldn't fault it x

Went for Sunday lunch great food great service and very good staff

This is a proper pub ! The team working here are ultimate professionals - they don’t take their eye off the ball and are incredibly friendly and welcoming. As a female often visiting on her own, I can say that the other regulars / locals help make this a safe place for social interaction. I’ve also hosted a small event here and the feedback in relation to the catering was phenomenal - a Vegan friend declared her food to be the best she’s ever has while eating out. Just an all round lovely place.

Just stopped off for a couple of beers (Robinsons Unicorn). Great staff, beer poured well. Front and back beer gardens. Will be visiting again soon.

Great pub, beautiful outside space. Lovely food and service.

Visited today 16/7/24 for the monthly lunch I have with my brother as we have been doing for several years now. I had my usual fish and chips treat, a bit disappointed as the batter was a bit soggy, it's usually extra crisp which is how I like it. The service was excellent from the friendly staff. However when I came to pay I had to compete with the 'Barflies' a group of guys occupying the narrow bar area (no doubt to chat up the young lady bar staff) to pay. I notice I am not the first person to mention this, when you do the refurbishment maybe you should bear this in mind.

Popped in on a sunny Sunday afternoon, never been before. Lovely pub, loads of character, will visit again.

Nice country pub in a lovely setting but the staff need to be careful they are serving at the bar first come first served. Unfortunately a group of guys standing at the end of the bar very friendly with staff constantly bypassing all the people waiting with nods and winks to the bar staff. Quite frustrating for everyone else especially when the staff are driving this. Will give it another chance and see …

Fantastic characterful pub, tons of outdoor space and fantastic food and drink. New landlord really focusing on great fresh food.

This is a really nice pub. The staff were great, and the food was delicious.

Lovely pub, nice decor and plenty of seating. Dogs are welcome which is nice. The staff are fantastic, friendly and work so hard. Food is excellent too, by far the best in the area. Beautiful countryside views too.

An after walk lunch - lovely food and environment

Sunday lunch delicious & hot and plenty of it, reasonably priced, staff friendly and helpful and sticky toffee pudding to die for. Very impressed!

We were out for a walk in the area on a cold, grey day. From the outside the pub didn’t look open but in we walked with our dog and so glad we did. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and the food well. We couldn’t have asked for better. I love a Sunday roast and this place did not disappoint. Roast belly pork. Delicious with lovely crispy roast potatoes and tasty veg. Inside the pub is warm and inviting and just the right anoint of ‘pubiness’. In addition there are loads of tables out front and we spotted a garden with tables and benches too which I can imagine would be great on a warm, sunny day.

We enjoyed a pint and wine by the warm fire and candlelit tables. Great traditional pub with Robinson's Unicorn beer.

It's a decent pub in a nice rural setting. Prices were too high though. 7 quid for a non alcohol shandy and peanuts. So will go over to Farmers Arms when reopens.

Great pub, best in the area, amazing staff led by Holly and a talented team, and lovely food, but ….why not deliver perfection and put on a pub quiz on a Thursday night … the icing on the cake 😆

We nipped into the Davenport Arms on Saturday, three knackered cyclists, it had been a tough ride in the rain and wind. Off the cuff, one of the staff (nice young girl, blonde hair) brought something over to us - a treat - even though we'd not even asked for it. It well cheered us up so thank you for that! We must have looked like we needed something haha. The young lad was also dead helpful and nice in directing where to store our bikes. Aside from that, the whole pub looked top, a proper pub, and although I don't live in the area we are in Woodford now and again so we'll visit next time for sure. Thanks for sorting us out! x

Just got home from a family party with us eating at `The thieves neck` it isnt easy to cater for 13 on a busy Sunday lunch but i pre-ordered our food and it was fantastic. Quality of food, service and friendliness of staff was excellent. We shall certainly return to celebrate family occasions.

Let's start with the positives. The food at Davenport Arms is undeniably good, with a standout offering being their Sunday roast. The hearty, home-cooked fare is a comforting delight, served with all the trimmings However, amidst the charm and warmth of Davenport Arms, there's a notable downside that patrons may find hard to overlook: the toilets are located outside. While this may add to the pub's rustic appeal for some, for others, it can be an inconvenience, especially during inclement weather or for those with mobility issues. Another aspect that may leave patrons feeling less than enthused is the price of a pint of Guinness. At a hefty £6.65, it's a steep mark-up compared to other pubs in the area, and even in the bustling centre of Manchester. This pricing anomaly has led some to dub the establishment "Thieves Neck," a second name that certainly gives one pause for thought. So, why the exorbitant price for a pint of the black stuff? While it's difficult to say for certain without insider knowledge, one can speculate that factors such as location, overhead costs, and perhaps even a desire to maintain an air of exclusivity may contribute to the inflated price tag. Whatever the reason, it's a point worth considering for budget-conscious patrons who may think twice before returning for another round.

Been to this pub over the years and always thought it was quite nice, but now, new owners and a new look and it's absolutely fabulous. Lovely friendly staff, a nice menu which has really high end sandwiches (hot beef, posh fish fingers etc) plus a nice range of large mains. Beer and wine choices excellent and two lovely outdoor beer garden areas. Definitely dog friendly outdoors we didn't take the dogs inside so I couldn't clarify that but very friendly people I'm sure nothing will be a problem.

Lots of parking spaces at the side of the Pub. Nice cosy Pub and welcoming staff. The service was great and the food was excellent....we will be going back again very soon.

We have just been with our family for Mother’s Day and had a fabulous meal Can highly recommend the roast dinner👍🏼 We will definitely return

Great Food and great service, will go again soon !

Oldie worldly pub first time I have been in there despite living only 4 miles away. Friendly staff will be going back

What a really nice place. Excellent crumble. We will be back

New owners so it will take a while for any changes to be fully implemented by the team !!

Out for dinner with friends. Great service. Ordered steak and ale pie and others had pork belly and fish. Every dish was delicious. We had an explanation about waiting longer for the pies as they were freshly made. Lovely staff, warm and welcoming. Highly recommend this place. This is the 2nd visit since Ed took over and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Traditional pub, very cosy with a good atmosphere. The food was fantastic, as was the service, staff are friendly and helpful they got us a table fairly quickly even though it was busy.

Great place, Great service and lovely food!

We call it "Thief's Neck"!.. nice local pub near us which we walk to through countryside..beer is excellent..it's a Robinson brewery..my favourite being Old Tom!..the staff are very polite and welcoming..the pub has several small rooms inside..but plenty of outdoor seating front and rear..food wise.. personally we haven't eaten here..but our grand daughter was with us recently and she and her boyfriend did..they both had"steak sandwich" and she described it as "thinner than my patience"!..she showed it to me..and it was extremely thin..in a big thick bun!..but I've given it 5 stars.. because we like it!.. update..we called yesterday.. New year's Day.. I was told that I was not allowed to buy a pint of Old Tom because it was "too strong".. I didn't want that..as I asked for half and half..mixed with bitter..the guy behind the bar seemed confused..so I said" just give me a pint of Old Tom please"..nope..not allowed..no signs.. despite the fact that they sell it on draught!🤔

Nice to see old Tom on draft and seemed well kept as usual. Friendly staff. Nice fire. Most authentic pub in Woodford with not a plastic plant in sight

Always been a great pub. Good range of sensibly priced beers. Just called in for a quick drink so cannot comment on the food offerings.

Tent outside needs to be smaller ,spoils the view of the pub , been going in since I was 18 am now 55, lovely cosy pub

Wonderful country pub with amazing food.

Visited yesterday all the way from chorlton.ordered two meals waited 20 mins only to be told that just 1 meal had gone through..i was offered alternatives but didn't feel that i should allow my partner to wait further when his was ready. Polite waitress gave me a complimentary glass of wine .ah well ..wasted trip out for me!

Nice little cosy pub with friendly staff

Great little traditional pub, food excellent

Lovely afternoon lunch. Really enjoyable home cooked food. The cheese and onion pie was delicious. Will be sure to visit again.

Light lunch with a friend. Tasty food. Great service.

We tried the Sunday lunch a few weeks ago and quite frankly was blown away with both the food and service. We visited again on Sunday and yet again absolutely perfect, the Sunday lunch in our opinion is the best we’ve had ( and we’ve tried a lot) The staff are so friendly and although you can’t book they will always accommodate. Superb !!!

Very welcoming not only to us humans but to our dogs as welln

Visited for Sunday afternoon lunch / dinner. It wasn’t possible to book a table so we had a bit of a wait when we arrived, which was fine - bar staff were friendly and there was a good local pub atmosphere in the bar area. We were seated in one of the two small dining areas which was cosy and comfortable enough. The choice of food on the menu was good - with a children’s menu available. The portions were all generous so in the end we were glad we didn’t opt for starters, Roast Turkey, roast beef, beef and ale pie and the kids beef burgers were all great choices. Restaurant was dog friendly (one of the main reasons we chose this pub) and food orders had to be placed at the bar. Overall a pleasant and warm atmosphere with good home cooked food.

First time I've been here. We came to celebrate a friends birthday. Great food and really pleasant staff. Highly recommended

Just popped in for a quick drink with family. This is a great little pub that has always been popular. They have a good range of beers to choose from. It’s dog friendly with a jar of feee dog biscuits as you enter. There’s plenty of free parking in the pub’s own car park.

Fantastic little country pub, epic food! Great beer garden as well 🍻

Just been taken over by Ed & his team. Nice traditional boozer with some lovely characters on the whole demographic front. Well run nice & clean & toasty warm given the weather conditions. Prices & service - bob on! Well done Ed & team keep on trucking.

Excellent pub with excellent food!

Went for the first time after the change of owners and wow what a difference! Food was amazing and service fantastic too. Nice cosy feel. Would highly recommend!

I had almost given up on going out for Sunday lunch as I usually thought I could do better at home. I nearly didn’t order the roast based on past experience, so pleased I did, it was exceptional. The meat was cooked to perfection - pink, thinly sliced and tender - the roast potatoes still crispy, the veg al dente and Yorkshire just right. Comfortable surroundings and staff attentive but not pushy. Well worth a visit.

We have just had a lovely Sunday roast at the thieves neck. The food was obviously homemade with beautiful fresh ingredients and the staff were lovely and friendly too. We have been coming here for years but have rarely eaten here which I now know was a bit of a mistake!

Local pub. Very busy food excellent. Sad 😔 to see Yvonne going end of a family unit going back to aerospace days and before. Made some excellent friends over the years. New Years Eve parties many memories. Lots of luck to you and Jack. Take care. Jan and Jeff

Fantastic pub. Great food, great service and great atmosphere. The type of pub you stumble on by chance go in for one pint and stay all afternoon. I can't recommend enough.

A proper pub with proper character

Brilliant, proper pub and now they are allowing people inside, great.

Always good to visit here. Today we sat in the sunshine at the front of the pub for a Friday after work drink, we had a lovely home cooked meal, great atmosphere and the dog is always welcomed. Highly recommended.

I have been coming to this pub for many years and it never disappoints. This evening we visited, it was lovely to sit in the sunshine at the front, good food at a reasonable price, great hospitality and the dog can come too! Perfect thank you

It's advertised as opening at 11.00, yet at 11.30 hrs not only were they closed, but also not answering their telephone. We made alternative arrangements.

Popped in before a wedding over the road

I had arranged for a business meeting at 11.30 today, as the website states 11.00hrs openings time. At 11.23 the doors were locked so I rang The Davenport, only to be informed that they will not be opening until 12.oo noon. I had to locate an alternative venue. Why do people do that?

First time here today and the pub is just lovely, so cozy and stylish. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and the food was lovely

Beautiful food, excellent service and a truly wonderful atmosphere. The best Sunday roast in a pub for as long as I can remember… we’ll done one and all…

The food is amazing, well catered for our large party. Quick service. Really friendly and attentive staff. A wonderful pub to visit.

Great pub, amazing food Dog Friendly, amazing staff definitely worth a visit 👌

Loads of outdoor seating in the sunshine.

Lovely pub and had a great Sunday lunch there with a friend. She said the omelette was one of the best she’d ever had and my Sunday roast was perfectly done. Beer well kept too. Keep up the good work.

Fabulous meal out with a friend. Food was cooked to high standard. Service was super from friendly staff.

We came here today for Father's Day, I booked a few weeks ago and had never been before. Well what can i say... We found the staff to be really lovely & helpful (we were a family of 5 adults & 2 smalls) the food...

Staff are really nice. Lovely little courtyard outside as well as the garden. Even though we asked for food that wasn't being served that day they obliged

Great team, wholesome food, Robbies cask ale the best around.

Yvonne and the team were amazing, so friendly and helpful. Food was served quickly - really good Sunday lunch and fabulous homemade cheese pie. All enjoyed in nice surroundings.

Lovely food. Very warm welcome from helpful staff. Nice and clean and excellent choice of seating both indoors and outdoors. Great choice of beers.Will visit again.

We had a wonderful group lunch here yesterday. The food was plentiful and delicious with excellent service. Sincere thanks to Yvonne and her staff for making us feel special.

Great food in an historical pub. Very friendly staff.

Cheese and onion pie is excellent ,pity the opening aren't longer , Guinness was spot on too

Yvonne and her team were wonderful hosts and very respectful, we went to the Davenport arms after a family funeral with our family and friends. We had pre-ordered sandwiches and chips for everyone, the sandwiches were amazing brought out when everyone arrived. We were allocated...

Fabulous Sunday roast dinners. My Dad & I had the pork with a lovely piece of crackling! My husband and my mum had the Turkey. Plenty of meat and the stuffing was great! A great variety of vegetables all cooked so well. My Dad had...

Just had lunch at the Thieves, such a warm friendly atmosphere and the food is perfection 👌🏼 no better pub in Cheshire. Thank you Yvonne and all your staff xxx

What a wonderful Easter Sunday lunch we had. First class food first class service . I would like to thank Yvonne and her team For a lovely family day

This spot had best Sunday lunch in town! So well cooked, al dente vegetables, crusty roast potatoes, hot rich gravy and tender beef/lamb. The desserts we had of syrup sponge and apple crumble were fresh and of a great consistency. The bill was £100 3...

Dog friendly. Good beer and excellent food. Really good ambience.

what an amazing pub....great food, friendly staff and Yvonne is brilliant! My beef Sunday dinner was fantastic, my wife had the home made cheese and onion pie which was stunning, both meals were huge and great value for money. Since I moved into the area...

We went as a large family group for Mothers Day lunch. Excellent fresh food and very friendly staff served in a proper pub. Nothing was too much trouble and we were not rushed which is a rarity in itself on Mother’s Day. Thank you Yvonne...

I’ve just had the most delicious Sunday Roast at the Davenport Arms If you have not been you are missing out !

This is a really comfortable, so friendly pub, with a brilliant bar and super good food!! It's also child-friendly, doggie friendly and a has a most caring landlady! The food was excellent- the Sunday Roast was top-notch.....and all the staff were so friendly.... We'll certainly be returning!

Great place to go for a quick pint of Unicorn on the lovely outside seating area in the summer, or a great Sunday roast. Always welcoming and child friendly, great family pub with warm atmosphere.

Had a fabulous Mother’s Day meal at the pub, squeezed us in last minute, beautiful home cooked food. They also accommodated my specific diet requirements! The Gammon steak was fantastic as was the roast dinner my husband had! Could not recommend this place enough for...

Yvonne and her team are fantastic, we had a lovely Mother’s Day lunch here. A very cosy and friendly pub, the food is always incredible, definitely the best roast! They go the extra mile to make sure everyone has a lovely experience and after being...

Can never fault the food or the service. Absolutely beautiful Sunday roast dinner that both my partner and I had. Traditional food, traditional pub environment but the food is a cut above the rest.

Beautiful tasty Sunday lunch: topside of beef 👌 plus all the trimmings in a cosy, warm and friendly pub. We only booked a few days ago and Yvonne managed to find us a table and the service was excellent.

We came based on some Friend’s recommendation and what I great visit it was. The Sunday Roast was simply superb. All three of us went for the beef which was quite literally cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend to anyone, Yvonne and her team were so welcoming x

Great local pub, amazing staff and atmosphere. Had a really nice meal today, just like home cooked.