DV8 Bar Congleton in Cheshire East

Went DV8 because I have not been for a while but this time took my dog ( XL Bully ) .. there was no seats outside so sat in Bar 2 . The young waitress (Lara ) was not put off by the dog in fact made him feel welcome getting him a bowl of water and spending a few minutes petting him . Food was on point as usual the owner of the bar should be proud of her team the XL has a bad name but we were made to feel welcome definitely be back with my dog ….

1st time going for breakfast. Took my 8yr old and met a friend. There wasn't a children's menu but I was inferred to have separate items and pay individually. There was only whole milk. As someone very health conscious it was disappointing hot drinks then became limited. I had an Americano. It came with sugar I asked for sweetener. The waiter said he'd being some. Some 30 mins later I'd drunk the coffee without the sweetener. He apologised and said he'd being another. Then didn't. It wasn't busy but it took a long time for food to come. I'd asked for poached eggs on toast. I literally got that. 2 eggs. 2 slices of break. Not even presentation. My 1st thought was... wow the mark up on this must be a lot given the price. To summarise. I wouldn't go again. Too pricey. Doesn't cater for children. No semi or skimmed milk offer. Long waits. I love DV8. Their main food menu is brilliant but this experience wasn't.

Been going to DV8’s for food and drinks for years now - every single time it consistently upholds its wonderfulness. Excellent service, awesome food, fab range of drinks and always offers such pleasant ambiance and surroundings. Can’t recommend this place more highly. Never leave Congleton!

2nd review of DV8 , the last one was poor but the last two times we have been the food , service and price have been excellent I had the fish cone , all cooked to perfection and a ridiculous amount for around £15 , comes with home cooked chunky chips and tartare sauce , the wife had chicken coujons , 3 types of flavours and 2 big pieces of each ,, with dips , she had thin fries as well not realising how big the meal would be , it’s honestly enough for two people , that was around £12 for the coujons ( the menu is online ) 2 pints of beer total was £44 , I can see why it’s very popular and will return as it’s really the only local food to us that meets requirements

Fab lunch as always, great atmosphere & music, and our waitress Remee was so lovely! Makes such a difference going for a meal when the staff are so attentive

Came in today for the first time, service was great. I was served by Freya who was lovely and food overall was amazing. Would definitely recommend.

lovely afternoon at dv8 as usual lara was particularly good and made me an amazing elderflower collins!!! great food, great atmosphere would defo recommend

A lovely evening out celebrating a wonderful colleague. Thank you Jess L for your lovely service with a smile and the blanket to keep me warm.

Amazing service from James this evening! The best zombie I have ever had. What a lovely night out Thank you James cxxxxxx

Had an amazing time having drinks at DV8, Chloe gave us great service 10/10🥳 cocktails are brilliant and so creative. Great bar.

Had to visit after seeing the Easter specials on Facebook. I had the lamb DV8 chips and they were so good. I couldn’t manage a dessert but my sisters shared a creme egg cheesecake and loved it. The staff are so friendly here, every time we visit we always feel looked after. Our favourite place in town

Waited 1:20 minutes for food, starter came at the same time as the main meal. Was never told that there was a waiting time like that when we arrived and after 1 hour and asking where the food was we where the. Told about how busy the restaurant was, should have been told when we arrived. Food was mediocre and most of it was left.

Have been here on a few occasions - great area inside that we can bring the dog..also outside area. Nice staff, good food..one of the nicest places in Congleton.

Great food, atmosphere, and always amazing service. On our last visit Molly could not have done more, and could not have been more genuinely pleasant and warm. Ten out ten.

The best spot for food in Congleton, great food, great atmosphere. Had the mushroom stroganoff and it was delicious. Great service there from our waiter Sam who couldn’t do enough for us.

Amazing service and food cocktails were amazing all round amazing experience the owner was absolutely lovely and happy to help with every question we had! Definitely worth a visit

Saturday lunch time and it was very busy but still served quickly. Food was absolute delicious. Burgers amazing. All 4 of us came away happy and full

This place is fantastic, we’ve been coming here since we moved into the area 20 months ago and have never been disappointed. We’ve always gone with our little dog and eaten outside in the lovely heated, sheltered outside. Imagine our joy when we went last Friday and were told they had created an indoor area that is dog friendly. The staff are lovely, and the food excellent. Even though the area is separate to the main bar area we never felt left out, there was always someone popping in to ensure everyone had everything they needed, including water and treats for our dog. It’s nice to know you can just call in for a drink, but if you do decide to dine you can be assured you have beautiful restaurant quality food at bar prices. Well done to all at DV8 and thank you. See you soon xxx

Situated in a great spot of Congelton, an amazing old character building that’s warm, cosy and full of character. On arrival it was very busy as last Friday before Christmas but we managed to get a table. We was met by our waitress Freya who was a delight, she was very efficient, polite and cheerful throughout the evening. Food was fabulous with great portion sizes. Freya asked throughout the evening if we wanted drinks and ensured all our needs were met. All staff was very efficient clearing tables, glasses throughout the evening and engaging with all customers. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Went here on Monday lunch time it was very busy! And yet again it was so good! I even tried something different this time then my usual DV8 chips, the winter Berry Eaton mess was delicious. I can’t wait to come back soon! 😊

Been here numerous times and can’t fault it. The building is beautiful, full of old world charm with wooden beams. It can get extremely busy as it’s so popular but we have always managed to get a table, especially since they opened up more space upstairs. Food is tasty with great portion sizes and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone in the area. Always look forward to a visit here and can’t wait to come back.

A really lovely lad called Kieron served us. He was determined to find me something vegan to eat but kept coming back with news of dairy in the things he’d recommended. Not his fault, he was clearly trying his best. Not a place for vegans that’s for sure, hence the 1 star. This is a really poor effort on DV8’s part considering veganism is so easily catered for. Can’t recommend a restaurant that doesn’t even try to make appetising, well considered plant based meals a part of their menu.

I went with grandparents and they loved it seated very quickly and staff were friendly then I took my uncle now he will not stop talking about the fry’s the portions are amazing and onion rings are to die for

Absolutely brilliant breakfast chef even done us fried bread instead of toast Staff are always friendly and welcoming every time you go in

What a find!! This place is well appointed, warm and cosy, with an equally warm welcome. We had coffee and cake at 4pm - great coffee and delicious cake with prompt and friendly service.

DV8 is one of our favourite places to eat. We booked a Private Room to celebrate my husband’s 80th Birthday. Jack and Jess gave us all the information and menu’s. Everything was so easy, we paid £50 deposit and nearer the event informed them of...

It was really busy when we arrived, but we were able to get a table outside. A member of staff offered blankets & put the heaters on, but informed us she was keeping an eye out for a table inside, which she moved us to...

Just read a review by Andy R and completely the same experience. We ate on Saturday 30th of September. We found a table upstairs ordered drinks and our food. We asked what the specials were but the server didn’t know so went to find out...

Came here for early evening tea,ordered drinks after finding a seat,ordered food,no problem..food came (eventually)asked for salt & waited,waited, waited,eventually asked neighbouring table for said salt,food was good..asked for the bill,waited,waited & waited a bit more..eventually the bill came..do you need the card machine..so we...

I never planned on having any children so a baby shower was never on my list of things to sort. Jess has been amazing with all your help! The food (and fussy requests) were all amazing. Everything came perfectly and the food itself was unbelievable....

As usual food was spot on, we always check the menu but always pick DV8 chips :). What set this evening apart was the service from all the staff but in particular the duty manager. He was brilliant with my daughters as one is always...

Rather disappointed : although the nice ‘doorman’ found my daughter showing a student card (with photo / date of birth), a photo of her passport and a pay slip tying all these together satisfactory proof of her being 21, a rather rude young lady from...

I chose DV8 for my 40th birthday family party and I'm so glad I did! We had use of the 'Snug' bar, half of upstairs and our own bar staff member, Ollie. He was lovely and looked after us all really well. The food was...

wish I could give more than 5 stars! Having recently moved here I’m catching up on reviews and sharing my new local finds. And this, is my new favourite place for a cocktail! You’ve got a returning customer in me :)

Great lunch 2day with family. Food and drinks superb especially the cocktails 🍸. Nothing too much trouble for the wonderful staff x

Yet another visit to DV8! It was a Saturday evening and very busy but Jack and the team found time to come over and say hello! Always very welcoming. Our food and wine arrived promptly and was just as good as normal! Decided to try...

The small girl behind the bar has a terrible attitude! She saw me waiting and served a girl before me who had just walked up I mentioned it and she starred at me as if I was something she had just trood on ! And...

£17.80 for two glasses of very ordinary wine. THAT is just obscene! There are plenty of places in Congleton that you can enjoy without paying rip off such ridiculous prices.

Alisha and Erin were very accommodating, pleasant and the service was amazing all night. Food was incredible and will absolutely return.

Was ok nothing special called in Saturday Afternoon 8/7 /23 waited so long got my own drink in the end from the bar lots of staff on duty but no evidence of anyone serving ! Disappointing , seemed to be a total lack of interest,...

Great to return to an old favourite and even improved on the FAMOUS DV8 CHIPS (rump steak / peppercorn recommended) Exceptional service from ISSY - High Fives all round!

Lovely evening with my Sister, Brother in Law and their Pooch as soon as we arrived the staff bought out a bowl of water for our dog which was a nice touch. The staff (especially Maddy) were really friendly. Very enjoyable evening. Disappointed that we missed the live music :( we’ll get there earlier next time! Thanks for looking after us, we’ll be back

Came with a friend, servers Jaz and Yaz were so kind and hospitable, amazing environment and the best drinks and food! Highly recommend!!!

We often head here when I am back home, I try and take my friends for a treat. We’ve not been blown away recently though until our last visit. Jessica was so polite and accommodating. She noticed a problem with the bill before she gave it to us, apologised and quickly rectified the issue. Lovely service with a smile!

Came for a meal and couple of drinks with my husband. We always have such great service and all the staff are super knowledgeable and happy to help you with anything you want. Josh and Holly looked after us really well. Not over packed, tables well spaced out so you feel safe. Always our go to place to eat. It’s the best in Congleton!

Really great space to meet with friends and enjoy a drink. Cocktails were fab, the cheesecake was incredible. The staff, as ever, were lovely and friendly.

visited yesterday for drinks and a catch up with friends. Lovely relaxing atmosphere and the staff were really attentive. Our server Mia couldnt do enough for us and was really polite.

Lovely meal and cocktails with the family for the first time since lockdown. The service was fantastic and we want to give a special mention to Sam! We will definitely be returning again ... and again.

Went with a few of my friends was excellent service and the food was great we were served by Sam and he was great. Will be returning.

Excellent service, friendly and helpful staff, Daniel served us and was really nice, nothing was to much trouble. Excellent wine list too!

Just returned from a walk to DV8. We normally deal with Sophie or Steph but this time we were served by Izzy. She took our initial order of coffee then came back to take our order for a glass of wine and a cold beer Then returned to take our lunch order of numerous 'sides'. Absolutely delicious! More importantly she kept our glasses replenished! Izzy was polite, efficient and friendly. A welcoming and pleasant person. See you again soon.

I love coming here, after work, chilled out atmosphere, beautiful surroundings a great menu, and the cocktails are great lots of choice and the staff are always courteous, polite & organised

Excellent food, service and atmosphere as always. A very enjoyable lunch with alcohol and mocktails.

Great meal, lovely atmosphere, served by the most helpful waiter Sam who was a pleasure to have serving us. Would definitely return.

I visited DV8 last night for a long overdue catch up with family. We haven’t been since the start of lockdown last year, but the experience was actually as we experienced over a year ago! The food was lovely and the service was fab! Yasmin (our waitress) was super friendly and couldn’t do enough for us! She was ‘flying’ around looking after everyone but always had a big smile on her face! Looking forward to coming down again soon!

Great food, atmosphere and service. Thanks Jasmine for looking after us so brilliantly! Been regulars for a couple of years, DV8 never disappoints!

Had lunch at DV8, the food was amazing 5 star, we couldn’t complain of the service that we received, we enjoyed the whole 3 courses we had, the cheese cake was out of this world. The staff made us feel so welcome and safe . Big thank you to everyone that serviced us. Fully recommend the food and drinks.

I going dv8 quite alot I would say, and I've been going for the last couple of years, an never had a best experience, it's always amazing and always the first place I choice to go, the staff are always friendly and welcoming and can't do enough for you. You can see how hard they work and had due the last year with everything going on. Though all of it the staff have been amazing, friendly and always make you feel welcomed. The food it just something else and if you go you have to have dv8 chips and a staropramen in a frozen mug well that's my favourite. But really it's the team that make it! And there to many to mention them all but jazz, Josh, Jess, Dan, Sophie and of course steph but all of you are amazing!!

A cute restaurant in congelton , lovely food and great service especially from our waiter Alfie . Would recommend the fizzy elderflower drink !

The food and service was amazing! We got served by alfie and it was his first shift and he was amazing, so polite and was so welcoming!

Had such a lovely time the service was great, especially our Server Alfie. No mistakes, he was very nice. Food was Great!

Visited DV8 Congleton a number of times with family and friends, food is always fantastic and can’t fault the service. Stayed on top of the ever-changing covid rules really well in the past few months, there’s a great outdoor area with heaters and Staropramen on draught! Highly recommend.

Myself and partner visited DV8 with our daughter , the staff are so professional and welcoming. The food was out of this world and the cocktails are amazing we would definitely recommend a visit.

Went after a long day out shopping with my boyfriend and younger sister, I have an allergy and they accommodated me amazingly. Food was really nice, and my little sister was over the moon with her mocktail that Jasmin our server recommended. Thank you DV8 for being so accommodating and friendly!!

We visited DV8 last Friday, the first time we’ve been out for a couple of drinks since the whole pandemic! We had a table for 4 and straight away it felt like the usual comfy, cosy DV8 atmosphere we were used to however all safety measures were In place, good distance between tables, hand sanitizers & table service which was perfect from Maddie! Can’t wait for our next visit, Thankyou team DV8

I have been here on a couple of occasions on nights out and has been lovely the cocktails are to die for. Today I went for lunch the food and service was absolutely outstanding. The staff were very attentive and polite. Highly recommend the chocolate brownie. Will be back again

It’s so good to know that we have a restaurant local to us where we know we will always receive the highest quality food, excellent service and a warm welcome

Always love coming to dv8 i have been going there for many years, the food and cocktails are amazing, the service is always brilliant and the staff are so friendly definitely reccommend visiting here! 😃

Came last week with a couple of friends, we come regularly and love the food and service, it’s always to a very high standard. Had a lot of different meals on the menu and everything is always amazing, had the cheesecake of the day this time as well which was dairy milk caramel and was incredible!! The service is always amazing, and all the staff go above and beyond to make sure everything is ok and if you need anything!

Always our number one choice when heading out for some drinks! Great choice, amazing atmosphere. Went on Saturday and Danny served us…. So friendly, attentive and kept us updated on the football scores! Great service! I live in Portsmouth now, but a trip home isn’t complete without a DV8 visit!

Loved my last visit to Dv8. Me and my friend sat outside and had lovely cold beers and loads chips! You have to try them! So good! Jasmine and Sam were fab waiting on staff and really made us feel special and valued! Can’t wait to visit again soon thanks guys

I visited with my mum a couple of months back for some lunch. We sat outside in a very pleasant courtyard with patio heaters. The staff were chatty and polite with excellent menu knowledge. The portion sizes were brilliant! The choices on the menu were plentiful. We had a wonderful experience. Will be visiting again soon.

Been in twice recently served by Becky on the first occasion. She very welcoming and chatty, as are all staff I came across on both occasionsFood was amazing!! Warning, make sure you are hungry the portions are generous especially the DV8 chips. Cocktails were also amazing! I’d recommend the star mix it up. highly recommended place to go in Congleton

Great afternoon a few weeks ago , catch up with one of my oldest friends, Tom served us great host , had a fantastic meal even sorted us puddings to bring home with us as we were so full . But you couldn’t leave the Marz cheese cake no way it looked yummy … so 2 cheesecakes to go .

Such a quaint, unique and characteristic building. With an extremely friendly team of bar staff and waitresses. The food is phenomenal! Highly recommend any of the loaded chunky chips but be sure to be hungry/ have a big appetite when ordering these! Cocktails galore and even mocktails. I have always been too full from mains to order puddings, but the cheesecakes look mouthwateringly good! (May just have to go and have cheesecake and coffee one day). Brilliant service guys cant wait to see you all again soon.

Went today for a few drinks , quick service , friendly staff , my favourite places for food and drink in congleton

Since moving to Congleton we always go DV8 this is our favourite pub/restaurant. The food is amazing, the staff are friendly the place is really inviting and great cocktail selection. Never been disappointed with a visit to DV8 in 4 years! And nothing beats winter time with mulled wine and the log burner on the cheesecakes of the day are amazing!

I came to dv8 back in June for some food and cocktails with some friends from work. Bailey was our waiter for the evening and nothing was to much trouble. Bailey could see that we were trying to take some photos and he was more than happy to take a photo of myself and the group of friends I was out with. The service was fantastic and everything came out quick given that it was a Friday evening. Bailey is an asset to the dv8 team :-) a very well mannered young lad. We can’t wait to return again this month. Thank you.

Met up with friends and had a fantastic lunch as usual. Felt very safe and comfortable. Hi love it at DV8

As always everything divine.......Staff so lovely couldn't do enough for you and soooo knowledgeable, training must be impeccable ....Perfectly distanced ,Nor at all tooo close but felt safe and soundMade my NON alcohol lime and soda look like a proper cocktail, so I didn't feel left out, being the designated driver !Food as ALWAYS yummy, Only problem?????Too full on the most scrumptious beef stroganoff over DV8 chips, but being a pain, needed it served separately so as not to be over faced,!!! Wonderfully large portions ... nothing is a problem, "certainly not a problem "ONLY PROBLEM???Too full to fit a pudding in ❤❤❤❤❤D I V I N E

My server Josh was amazing and he’ll see me and my friends with our menu he also recommended some very very nice shots that were just amazing and the food was absolutely delicious thankyou josh for being such a good waiter!!

Food was excellent and lovely sized portions, service and friendliness of staff excellent too. We was served by Sam & Bailey and Maddy gave us some grate information about the building of DV8, we found it very interesting...Thank you Maddy :)

We visited dv8 in congleton on Friday, it was myself and my mum, it was her birthday and we come every year to celebrate this and I look forward to actually eating a decent meal without the little ones pinching my food. From the moment you get there the staff are so attentive and welcoming and also gave great advice on what cocktail are the nicest to have, and what great advice that was. Me and my mum both had wraps with sweet potato fries, she had the chicken wrap while I had the duck and we both split it, I can honestly say it was delicious and was so stuffed afterwards but as a piggy I couldn’t just leave there and walk away without trying out the cheesecake and thank goodness I did but afterwards I couldn’t move but it was well worth it. As for the staff, they were all great and welcoming but the lady who is heavily pregnant was just amazing and nothing seemed to much trouble. Can’t wait for the next visit and already my mouth is watering for the cheesecake, I just have to remember to wear something stretchy.

Love this place. Have been going for years and always been a favourite. Great for couples, groups or friends or a meal out with the family. Food is always good as are the cocktails. They do the best Pornstar Martinis! Staff are friendly. I was served by Bailey who was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place x

We visited as a group on our last day of college for some food and a few drinks. The food was amazing as always, the DV8 topped chips are the best!! And the mockyials are great, especially the dancing queen! Our server Josh was great, making sure we were happy with everything and keeping us topped up on drinks! It was a great celebration to end the college year! Will 100% visit again!

Me and my 10 year old son visited DV8 a few weeks ago and have been thinking about the chips and cheesecake ever since. We're already planning out next visit! The service was fantastic and the food was just phenomenal. I mean come on, look at that cheese pull!

We visit DV8 frequently and the food, service and atmosphere never disappoint. Danny served us on Saturday evening and we cannot fault him! He even kept us entertained with some Spanish lesions! 100% recommend this place.

Had a brilliant night at Dv8, Sam and Jasmine were amazing and really made our night special! Food was fantastic as usual ☺️

Lovely attentive staff, great cocktails and gorgeous food! I can recommend the house salad and DV8 chips 😋 Delicious fresh food 😍

I visited DV8 with my best friend for some food and a girly catch up and it was perfect! We sat outside and there were patio heaters so best of both words. The food was delicious and exactly what we wanted, huge portions so sadly we were beaten by our burgers but still had room for cheesecake… which also defeated us!Josh was great, really friendly, chatty and helped us to pick the best dessert on the menu, which was enough for 3 people ha ha! Can’t wait to go back with family, the food was 10/10 as was the service and for the money an absolute bargain!

Visited Dv8 over the weekend and it was amazing! Lovely food and service, a special shout-out to Holly who was very polite and made great drinks!

Very nice food was lovely staff are very cheerful and very helpful would love to come here again sometime soon Are server was holly and she as very helpful

Me and a group of friends came to DV8 for some cocktails. We were looked after by Josh who made our cocktails not only with a smile but quickly too. I was so happy with the quality of the drinks and was made to feel so welcome by josh in my time there. I will definitely be returning soon.

Bailey was our waiter for the evening while I was out with friends. He was very friendly and helpful, we were trying to tale photos and Bailey was more than happy to take the photos for us. He is definitely an asset to the company thank you for making it a lovely evening

Brilliant food, quick service lovely friendly place with great service from Bailey, Thank you very much

Great food, really wide range of tasty cocktails and our Waitrose Holly was really lovely and very helpful !!

We had a fantastic experience at dv8 Congleton. Yasmin was our server and provided exceptional servce. Taking the time to converse with us whilst still dilligently monitoring her other tables. Such a friendly experience and very fast service. The food was top class and the drinks choice was limitless. We will definately be returning very soon. Thanks!

Had a lovely lunch out with a friend, the food was delicious and our server Sam was really lovely and made sure we had everything needed

After a good walk we landed here and as it was quiet, we chose our seats in the courtyard. Our waitress was friendly and efficient, we ordered coffees and bacon rolls.A couple of women arrived and one shouted across us for service. Fortunately they were ignored, probably with good reason and they soon left. Bacon was streaky but we deserved the tasty fat and the brioche bun was buttered so with some ketchup this was a perfect treat.Young lad came over with the bill (very reasonably priced) and we chatted for a bit.A really nice experience.

Me and my friends went to Dv8 today for a lovely meal, our waiter was Sam Worthington, his service was fantastic, so friendly and made us feel very welcome! We will definitely be returning! x