Dysarts Arms in Tameside

Never had better service anywhere and the food was amazing!! In the words or Arnold "I'll be back!" Sorry for the lack of food on the pictures I ate it all and there were enough to feed a family of four!

Very cosy pub in the countryside. Recently renovated in a lovely spot.

Claire and Kyle are great brilliant service

Nice traditional pub atmosphere and the food is great. All home cooked stuff, well priced and good portions.

Small cozy pub doing very nice pub food. Sunday roasts are very nice. Cozy log burner..very comfortable too

Excellent countryside setting near Lydgate. Ate the light lunch of cheese & onion pie and homemade chips. Really lovely. All the food being served looked delicious. Great selection of beers from Robinsons Brewery including the potent Old Tom. Service was superb .

First time here. A lovely pub, great food and friendly staff. We will be back.

Food was Lovely and Good Value.

Warm and friendly atmosphere and the food was great

Lovely tasty food, lovely friendly staff.

Called in today after a walk, Fantastic food, lovely interior, such friendly staff. 5 Stars.

Visited this lovely pub, Tuesday 17th We had a really warming welcome and the food was top notch Staff couldn’t fault them. Deserves 10 stars not 5

The Dysarts, the jewel of the local pub scene, where you walk in for a pint and leave with a culinary epiphany. Let’s talk about the food first. You’ve got the kind of pub grub that makes you question all your previous life choices. “What have I been eating all these years?” is a thought that crosses your mind as you take your first bite of their legendary pie. It’s as if they took Shakespeare’s wisdom—“If music be the food of love, play on”—and said, “Nah, let’s make that food instead.” The chips are crispier than your nan’s sense of humour after a sherry or two, and the braised steak? Well, it’s more tender than a 90s ballad. Don’t even get me started on the sticky toffee pudding, which might just be the real reason people make the pilgrimage to The Dysarts. Forget your Michelin stars, I’d bet even Heston Blumenthal would be left weeping into his molecular foam after a mouthful of this beauty. And then there’s Kyle. The man, the myth, the barman. If pubs had spirit animals, Kyle would be theirs. He’s got that supernatural ability to pour a perfect pint while making you feel like you’re the most interesting person in the room—even though you’ve just told him the same story about your dog for the fourth time. He remembers your order, your name, your birthday, and probably even the name of your childhood pet. Kyle’s customer service is the kind that would make Mary Poppins look like an amateur. He’s not just pulling pints; he’s pulling people together in a vortex of good vibes and smooth banter. In fact, his charm is so potent, I’m convinced if he ever ran for PM, the opposition would just hand him the keys to No 10. It’s the small touches too—like when Kyle hands you your drink with a wink that says, “Life’s hard, mate, but not as hard as pulling that perfect Guinness head, and look, I nailed it.” There’s always the right amount of froth, no arguments. And if you ask for something fancy like an Aperol Spritz (don’t), he’ll do it with a smirk that somehow lets you off the hook for your questionable life decisions. Many other staff are equally as fabulous, Nat and Claire to name a few. A special mention goes out to Rocky, the culinary wizard behind The Dysarts' kitchen magic. You know that scene in The Matrix where Neo finally “sees” the code? That’s Rocky with pub food. She doesn’t just cook; she orchestrates. She’s the kind of chef who could turn a Pot Noodle into haute cuisine that would make Gordon Ramsay weep if she fancied. The name Rocky fits, because her food packs a punch. But don’t let that fool you—her dishes are as subtle and layered as a Christopher Nolan film. You think you’re just biting into a burger, and suddenly you’re questioning your whole existence. She has the uncanny ability to make comfort food feel like a warm hug from your favourite relative (the one who actually likes you). Rocky’s in the kitchen like a general commanding her troops—potatoes are crisped with precision, pies are golden with a purpose, and sauces are stirred with the care you’d expect from someone whose nickname could equally apply to a boxer. And her timing? Impeccable. She could deliver a Sunday roast to your table with military precision, and still manage to crack a joke from the pass. She’s not just cooking; she’s crafting a meal you’ll be telling your grandkids about. In short, with Kyle at the bar and Rocky in the kitchen, The Dysarts isn’t just a pub—it’s a pub with swagger, a place where food and drink meet in glorious harmony and leave you wondering why you’d ever eat anywhere else. So if you’re in Mossley and you’re not at The Dysarts, honestly, what are you even doing?

We often visit and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and high quality pub food. The staff are incredibly personable and welcoming and went out of their way to make our meal as enjoyable as possible. The last few times we visited the barman was a young lad called Kyle. He was an amazing host and a standout amongst the other staff. He knew the menu inside out and was able to make recommendations and answer questions surrounding particular dietary requirements. Alongside this he was bubbly, full of life and generally everything you could ask of a barman / waiter. He’s was a fun character who was able to engage conversation whilst balancing the other customers. I have worked in bars and provided table service, I was very impressed at how attentive he was to the bar, tables, and is how very customer focused he was. When we visit we look forward to seeing him and the high level of customer service is why we keep coming back!

A great little gem of a family, dog friendly, country pub. Excellent food. Parking is available.

Food and service excellent. Friendly

Friendly staff couldn’t do enough for us as a couple, lovely atmosphere with excellent food especially the rag pudding. On Sunday it’s only a a Sunday menu but the chef didn’t disappoint, we will be back 😁👍

Lovely surroundings, food delicious

First class service with Claire the waitress food excellent was in dinner time so not that busy but still a lovely time there

Home-made food was tasty . Would definitely recommend this pub 👌

Lovely decorated and clean pub.. very nice food.. its a robbies pub so always pricey drinks .. but all in all, enjoyable meal

The lady behide the bar is fantastic always make.you feel.welcome

Standard food in a well soulless pub.

A great experience for my friends and I. All meals were served promptly and as ordered. My chilli was fantastic. Price point very reasonable for the size and quality of the portions. Friendly staff, clean toilets, parking and a lovely outside seating area. Thank You to all at Dysarts Arms.

Amazing Sunday lunch yesterday friendly staff prompt service and delicious food very dog friendly

Fabulous family birthday get together today. Food delicious, large portions, no complaints. Service great, staff lovely young people. Will return.

Food was good drinks were fine. Only thing was the staff were more pleasant to me than they were to my partner who is Polish. So not sure if that was a factor but we noticed it several times when interacting with staff.

Hid gem. It's just short on parking. Will visit again. Booking advised. Proper chips and peas with the pudding.

This is such a lovely place to come for a meal. The staff are fabulous and the food is amazing! I will absolutely be coming back!

Great cosy friendly little pub with a lovely location, parking is bit limited but don't let that put you off, the main road is fine. Second visit now and I'm loving the refurb. Food is lovely home cooked and great value for money. Super friendly staff well worth visit.

Come here this evening.Monday.lovely guy and lady serving food.food good.and clean place.thank you.we go often when we can get a table.

First time here and we'll definitely be back. Food was fantastic.

Fantastic food in beautiful surroundings. First time visit to this place and would definitely visit again. It was a busy lunchtime, so the staff were a bit stretched, but were helpful and polite throughout. Highly recommend the cheese pie!

Lovely proper pub ,good food , reasonable price ,good service

Nice place, really good atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

Visited the Dysarts yesterday the 30th May 24 with my cousin as a treat for me the place itself is lovely and comfortable and a nice atmosphere and the food is gorgeous we just had the light lunch menu but it's enough for us oldies I had a starter and main my cousin had the same yes I would highly recommend this place I will definitely go again The

Great pub, great food and warm and friendly staff.we only stopped for a quick drink but stayed for a few hours. I would definitely recommend this place.

Lovely cheese and onion pie with all the roast dinner trimmings! Service great!

Met up with family and friends, great little pub that does food. The food that we saw leaving the kitchen looked very nice. We will return one day to have a meal

A lovely family meal, 5 of us had fish and chips and 1 had rag pudding! Very tasty food, great drinks, good service and atmosphere.

Lovely homecooked food, very generous portions (reasonably priced), with friendly service. The pub is very cosy, with a relatively small dining area which makes for a good atmosphere. The menu contains all the pub classics, with plenty of choice. All 4 of us were very happy with our meals (lasagne, beef pie, scampi, burger).

Three of us went for lunch good food good service and at a fair price, what’s not to like. We will return.

Brilliant meals. Nice quality and tasty. Service good and pleasant staff. Priced reasonably.

My friend took me to dysarts arms for a birthday lunch today and I was very impressed. Having last visited here many years ago, I'd forgotten how nice it was. It's recently been renovated, the decor is fresh and clean, and there's a lovely cosy atmosphere as it's not too big. The lady who was serving in the bar and also serving the meals was very welcoming and friendly, and the food itself was delicious. The portions were very generous whilst also being priced very reasonably and we left feeling very full! I shall definitely be back and plan to take my family to try out other items on the menu as there seemed to be plenty of choice. Highly recommend this place for a lovely lunch or evening meal out.

Visited here whilst camping at wellihole, service very good and friendly, food very good, good prices. Met some nice locals.

Lovely village pub Great food Great atmosphere

Went for the first time today for a meal. Amy was very welcoming and helpful. There were six of us and a dog. Very dog friendly place. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. A gorgeous little pub which I will definitely be visiting again. Amy was so friendly and hard working. Thanks for such a pleasant experience.

Very nice early evening meal. Very friendly and helpful staff, the setting is lovely and was recently renovated to a very high standard. We've visited a couple of times and will definitely be coming back. My only grumble would be the car parking facilities are limited.

Called today around 3pm to book a table for Sunday lunch. The lady I spoke to asked my name and confirmed a table for two at 6pm. We arrived a little early, and mentioned before ordering our drinks that we had a table booked at 6pm. The young lady we spoke advised she couldn't find my name on the list of bookings, claiming we must have booked online with another establishment! After correcting her, showing the number I called to make the booking, she claimed 'Well you can't have spoken to me, as I would have told you were fully booked'. Though I was loathe to do so, I asked to speak to a manager as I was finding the ladies manner rather irksome. I was told that there was no manager available, before leaving in a rather frustrated mood. Shame really. I've enjoyed the food and service here on a couple of occasions (hence my reluctance to post a one star review!). I also understand mistakes happen, but it's the 'customer is always wrong' attitude from the member of staff concerned that will make me reconsider visiting the Dysarts again...

Lovely little pub, nicely refurbished recently, without loosing the buildings character. The quality of the food and service was excellent. We found the lunchtime menu to be exceptionally good value for money. We were surprised how busy the venue was for a Tuesday lunchtime. We would definitely recommend and we will visit again soon.

Lovely little place for a pub lunch, food was delicious, generous portions and great prices. High chairs were nice and clean for my little one to use. Staff were attentive and lovely. Overall very happy and will definitely visit again.

Didn't eat there .it was mother's day full and the food looked amazing

Lovely roast dinner on Sunday, good pint as well

Never been here before and heard the food was good. Lovely pub grub hot, well seasoned and just what the Doctor ordered. Will definitely be back. ♥️

Food nice price for bottle cider £5 expensive

Cosy pub...the fixed price menu was what attracted us. You can't beat three courses for £14 for value! The food appeared home cooked to me. The cheese and onion pie was lovely and the big chunky chips were gorgeous. Would recommend ..but do book ahead to make sure of a table.

Took girlfriend for food and wasn't disappointed. Defo recommend.

Fab food, tried the rag pie, it was delicious, service was first class, nothing was too much trouble.

Had the 2 course meal off the light lunch menu. The portion sizes were generous, and the food was lovely. Great value for money

Excellent newly renovated comfortable country pub, with fantastic home made food, and great staff. We will be back!

Called in for lunch after walking our dog, we really enjoyed it, they were very friendly and helpful, dogs allowed inside, very clean and the food excellent. Will definitely call again soon.

So we originally booked here for New Years Eve afternoon as they had advertised the Festive Menu which looked fab, booked and pre ordered our food specifically off this menu. Received a call days before the booking to say they were no longer offering the festive menu but the Sunday Lunch menu would still be available- we decided to still go ahead as we were all happy with a Sunday Lunch. Got to the booking and was then told the Sunday Lunch menu was not available on this day, no apologies or explanation. We were all disappointed as we specifically booked here as we did not get a Christmas dinner on Christmas day and thought this venue was a good option. No dairy alternatives for coffee either so unsuitable for people with allergies to cows milk. Food was average. Wouldn’t return due to the bad customer service and unreliability.

Lovely refurbishment, small but very cosy. As mentioned in previous review, no separation between dining and drinking so was very noisy in the bar where we were eating. Food was fine, typical pub food, beautiful soup but disappointing prawn cocktail which was a big bowl of lettuce leaves a few defrosted prawns and a slice of bread and butter. Average pub prices albeit the menu link on the website needs updating as everything was £2 dearer. Efficient, pleasant staff, a little wait but nothing excessive. Dog friendly which suited us. Definitely advisable to book or you will probably not get a table on chance. Parking very limited

Despite booking and pre ordering our food we waited over an hour for the main course after the starters. There was only about 25 covers in the whole pub so cannot understand the extensive wait. Quality of food was excellent and would probably try again in the future to see if they can get service to an acceptable level

We booked a table for the first time with the Dysarts arms . After reading the feedbacks from other people, we expected a good meal. We were not dissapointed! The interior of the pub was beautifully renovated and had a fantasic atmosphere.The staff were very helpful and friendly and looked after us .The meal was first class and hot when served .The cost of the meal was not expensive, in other words ,what we would expect for a quality meal. We would certainly visit again! Thanks to all the staff and Chefs who prepared our food.

Food and atmosphere very good .

Went for dinner with my two sisters not been in for years, pleasantly surprised with how they've refurbished the place nice and airy bright but still felt cosy Staff was really friendly, and the rag pudding I had was really good my sisters had the cheese and onion pie which was also very good all complimented with a great pint of unicorn Will definitely come back 10/10 Would definitely recommend

Had an excellent Saturday dinner here with friends - The steak & ale pie was delicious and the chips were some of the best I’ve had!

Great food and prices with friendly staff

Called at lunchtime. Staff very friendly. Food was excellent. Very reasonable

First time here in 2 years loved it. Love the new decor, food excellent and lovely staff

My first visit here it was such a lovely cosy pub, fairly priced and the food was really good. Parking is a bit tricky so be careful. I will definitely be making it one to visit again soon. Highly recommend 👌

First time visit. Food was fine, typical pub food . The place seems confused , not sure if it’s a bar or dining area. I understand that it’s a small pub but they have crammed the tables together , also means that non dinners are sat right next to you . We went with granddaughter for dinner and a group of lads were sat right next to us, they were very loud and swearing , no problem with that in a pub but not where we were eating . The young servers were lovely .

The recent renovations have transformed the Dysarts into a really smart but cosy pub, we have visited a couple of times recently and really enjoyed both visits. The staff are really friendly and the food is good and at very reasonable prices. I ordered a beef sizzler which was really nice, the rest of our family ordered a variety of meals all of which were really good. It’s not a massive pub so you may need to book at popular times and they stop serving food at 8pm. Very good, we will be back.

Following the refurbishment, it's absolutely stunning. The food and menu were amazing. A very tired venue has become a beautiful country pub with a wonderful vibe.

Very nice cosy well laud out pub after the refurb, food menu looks good and simple, and looks good on the plates i saw.

Very nice would definitely recommend 👌

We went for lunch on a Thursday, the pub is lovely inside. We ordered the light lunch , 3 courses for £14 which was great value. I had breaded mushrooms to start followed by fish and chips then crumble and custard. Delicious. Hopefully they will speed up service with more staff but would definitely go back.

Won’t be going again ,only went to see the refurbishment, noticed all tables had reserved on them , so asked where could we sit , luckily a couple were going as I asked so sat at a high table not happy about that but rather then cause a fuss sat down ,not one table was taken up while we had our drink , noticed 2 people sat at a table for six , you work it out , also it’s a dog restaurant,

First time since the refurbishment have to say very impressed. We had our dog with us and was sat in the right hand corner in a comfy chair which was perfect as the dog was out of the way. The food was fantastic to the only negative is I’d like the chicken wings crispier. But then my preference. Waiting times for food was good. Iv read a few reviews moaning about waiting times but I’d rather wait then be rushed. We will definitely be back and it’s great to finally have a good local pub.

The young lady behind bar was excellent talking to her she was pregnant she never stops behind bar cleaning tables and being pleasant hope she is appreciated as she should not b running When pregnant a credit to the establishment Dave

Nice countryside pub,reasonably priced good food

Food was delicious, service was spot on and the place itself looks fantastic with its new makeover. Recommended

Always been a good place but recent refurbishment has made it a little larger and a little better.

As other reviewers have said, the food is good when you get it. They need more staff so I will not rule out going again but will leave it until they get the staff situation sorted out.

The food was very nice plenty of choice but it would be good if there was a more interesting choice of vegetarian options rather than the usual cheese and onion pie.

Staff super friendly and work hard food really nice

This establishment has recently been refurbished, I went in a party of 4 and everything was excellent

We came last night the new refurbishment is delightful. The food was amazing. The only downfall was the poor barmaid. She was doing everything she needed help.

Love the new refurb great improvement and the food was lovely would recommend great choice on the menu for everyone would advise to book as very busy

Lovely local pub good beer good food and very welcoming.

Wow, these photos are from years and years ago - this pub is really run down and needs a refurbishment!!!!!!!!!

Amazing food at reasonable prices. Friendly and helpful staff in a lovely environment. Will be returning

On entering the pub, I asked if they were still serving food.. 6.45pm.. she replied with a tone of attitude Just, I should have said ok we'll go, but unfortunately we stayed for over cooked boring food that was edible, with the view of painted woodchip walls and dated decor... bad customer service is my pet hate... my first and last time, and I would not recommend anyone, it's basic what a shame...

Such a lovely friendly pub , you must try the cheese pie it's to die for

We absolutely love this place, great atmosphere and friendly. All food is home cooked and delicious, great portion size to.

Lovely place to eat. Great food. Fantastic service. Great staff.

Good food and really nice helpful staff

Very good service and sunday roast to die for, thank you for your service. Mick & Sean.

Lovely little Pub. Great food. Pleasant and attentive staff. Well worth a visit.