Farmhouse Beefeater in Cheshire East

I visited the Beefeater for breakfast on Mother’s Day , but unfortunately, the food was cold. After I complained, another member of my party went to get food, only to find that theirs was also cold. While they did cook a fresh breakfast for us, they left the cold food out for other guests to eat. The staff were unhelpful and, if anything, quite rude when we raised our concerns. The two women on duty were particularly unaccommodating—one, an older lady with long grey hair, was sarcastic and claimed the food couldn’t always be hot because they were serving 30–40 people for breakfast. Additionally, she was serving food with her long hair untied, which was unhygienic. The second woman, who appeared to be the floor manager, offered no apology and seemed completely unaware of the issues. While we understand that mistakes happen, the customer service was extremely poor. Not only did we never receive an apology, but no attempt was made to offer any form of compensation for the cold and overcooked food.

great beefeater with brilliant waiter and service. very clean.

Gaz is an excellent cook, he knows how to cook meat to perfection. the service is friendly and very attentive to customer care. Peter is a great waiter always ready to give you a smile.

I stayed at the hotel for 3 weeks and always had dinner at the Beefeater. The steaks were always perfect. Many thanks to chef Gaz for his dedication in cooking the meat. Super! As for the service, thanks to Peter the dinner always becomes fun and thanks to his advice I always tasted the right thing.

Very friendly establishment Staff member Pete was very friendly and our lunch was a lovely experience, I would like to give a mention to the Chef Gaz the food was delicious and presented well I will return again definitely

I have visited many times for breakfast, and this was my first lunch. The extensive menu offered many choices, and the food that I ordered was tasty and well-presented. Staff were friendly and efficient, as always. Highly recommended

Everytime I've eaten here the food Has been excellent, customer service is top notch especially Peter who's served us many times always courteous and happy to help. Never leave without a smile 😃

Excellent food. Excellent service. Thank you..

Spending a night for business at Premier Inn next door. Popped into The Farmhouse for Dinner & Breakfast. Peter welcomed me for Dinner & showed me to my table. Drink & food ordered & he even managed to persuade me to have a dessert. Attentive & efficient all evening making sure my glass was full & everything was ok. Brilliant service & excellent food. Breakfast was amazing too.

Spending a night for business at Premier Inn next door. Popped into The Farmhouse for Dinner & Breakfast. Peter welcomed me for Dinner & showed me to my table. Drink & food ordered & he even managed to persuade me to have a dessert. Attentive & efficient all evening making sure my glass was full & everything was ok. Brilliant service & excellent food. Breakfast was amazing too.

Had a great evening meeting friends. We had a lovely meal food wash fresh and hot and served quickly. The atmosphere was lovely and our waiter Peter was great so friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Would reccomend a visit. 😀

We were served by Peter and he was very pleasant and very helpful 5*

Peter was very helpful and attentive. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Great evening as usual the food was good as ever. Beth our server was friendly, attentive and keen to ensure we enjoyed our experience

I visited this evening with my friends for our monthly book club meeting. We were served by the lovely Beth who went above and beyond for us. She was very friendly and welcoming. Thank you so much for a lovely evening.

Lovely evening out with friends, lovely food cooked by Gaz & Service was amazing & excellent knowledge of the menu from Pete Will definitely be back.

Peter was extremely helpful with an amazing Knowledge of the menu. With such a lovely personality.

Lovely mid week evening meal with friends. Service super helpful and friendly and the food was lovely too.Beth was the best server and lovely to chat too - thankyou

Great food and fabulous service from Beth

My evening meal was a tasty prawn starter, a chicken salad and a naughty brownie which came with a hot drink in the price. The food was brought promptly and Peter the waiter was very helpful advising about the small but tasty brownie with drink. All in all a very enjoyable and reasonably priced experience.

Been staying here for a few months now and can honestly say the staff are nothing but helpful to myself as a picky eater. Beth is always on hand with suggestions.. honestly would recommend the service is amazing.

Had a surf and turf and a brownie - the food was incredible and service from Beth was 10/10.

Had a fantastic lunch today, food was excellent and service was even better! Beth couldn’t have done any more for us if she tried, thank you!!

Food excellent. Staff always helpful

Powercut at home so lunched out at Beefeater, Crewe on spur of the moment. So glad we did. Beth was so helpful and patient when I told her I'd got two different vouchers AND a Tastecard, all with different conditions, and I was stumped to know which was the most economical - she worked it all out for me with good grace. Lovely atmosphere in there

Myself and my husband went for a quick meal as we were in the area. Beth greeted us and asked straight away about allergies. I have a severe tree nut allergy, she gave me a separate menu to ensure I was safe she was brilliant, very friendly. The food came and was lovely. We will definitely return and beth was outstanding even taking the time to have a chat to about mash and mayo.

Would like to give 0 star Like stupid waiting 10minutes at the entry table for to be seated. Noone bothered about client presence. . No food menu on the table, hence can not look for what to order. But food menu would not solve this issue as no person there who can take the order. Rubbish service, for this reason this is my last stay in hotel

We love the Beefeater and have been coming here for years! The food is great and really good value. Peter is our usual server and is such a lovely guy, he is always there to help and nothing is too much trouble. We definitely recommend.

My mother and I visited The Farmhouse Beefeater first time. We been greeted and served by friendly Peter who was our server. We had a grilled salmon and a sirloin steak both were divine. Really enjoyed the meal . Thank you Peter and thank you Garreth the chef. We will be returning soon. Niki N.

Good breakfast enjoyed many servings

The food here is really lovely! After spending a night in the Premier Inn and having breakfast it wasn't too bad! The bacon is cooked on the same grill as the steak so it's got a natural steak flavour to it too! 😋 (probably means a dirty grill but the bacon was nice so I weren't too bothered personally.) The interior looks quite rustic too but very spacious and pram friendly too!

Been to the beefeater nearly every month over the last few years, the waiter, peter is a great asset to the team and he always makes us smile, very friendly and helpful!

My husband and I came here for a date night, i had THE most gorgeous steak, which was cooked to perfection and my husband had steak and ale pie and chips, which was also delicious. We were served by josh who was very welcoming and friendly. This is our second time coming here and it won't be the last. Defo the best place for steak 👌

Buffet breakfast is lovely till 10.30 weekdays and till 11am weekends. Great lunch deals too

Very helpful gentleman. Unfortunately there was no vegetarian menu but he was able to oblige the lady that i took with egg chips and beans her favourite

14 in the group for a birthday meal, 40% of us left most of it. Fillet steak was more like a poor Rump. Portions of peppercorn sauces were to be desired. Overall portions were shocking not withstanding the lack of quality in the purchased meals. Best part was additional portion of cheesy chips with onions ect. Never again. Sorry.

Awful experience, avoid if any of your party have SEN. I will never visit here again and if other Beefeater restaurants are the same I will also avoid at all costs. I can’t fault the food it was lovely so shout out to the Chefs. However the servers have no understanding or empathy for people with disabilities/are neurodivergent. This caused my 7 year old son to get overwhelmed, distressed and have a major meltdown. This in turn caused great upset to the family ruining what should have been a lovely evening.

Enjoyed a lovely meal last night, good value, relaxed atmosphere. Peter was very welcoming, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.

We visited this evening 17,01,25 and we were pleased with the service, food and atmosphere. It wasn't out first visit as we've stayed at the premier inn many times ,but this evening we were looked after by the most friendliest person and he is a credit to Beefeater and the farmhouse staff so Peter thank you very much Sir.

Amazing !!!! I stayed at the Premier Inn over the weekend it was excellent all staff extremely helpful.Nothing seemed any trouble at all. The Farmhouse restaurant is brilliant, great food, super friendly staff, brilliant atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Not good Avoid this place.Is always an issue with something when visiting .So i won t visit again .

When arriving at the hotel (attached) the Beefeater looked lovely so we decided to eat there - and wewere not disappointed! On arrival a lovely maitre d welcomed us and sat us at the table. He answered all our questions and had such a lovely manner for our daughter. Our waiter Sharn was so lovely and made us feel very welcome, had excellent knowledge and attentive. We ordered, fillet steak and smothered chicken and it’s was delicious!! Our daughter ordered the rump steak from the kids menu and she said it was perfection! So, thank you Kirsty (the chef) you smashed it! Would for sure come back as it is a gorgeous, homely place with a fantastic menu! X

Staff were nice, but the food was cold and the portion sizes small in comparison with the prices. Very disappointed as we went to enjoy a special occasion with family.

Great Breakfast. Connected to the Premier Inn. We have been before and will visit again.

To all at the Farmhouse Beefeater Crewe, Wishing all the staff a Merry Christmas and Happy New year and a big thank you, Especially managers Mike and Josh not forgetting our waiter Peter, you could not ask for better food, and the service was excellent making it a Christmas to remember,

Don’t waste your time or money! Food is microwaved AND cremated beyond recovery - chef can’t even cook a steak. Tables around us were served 3 steaks and not one was correct, or even of a satisfactory standard for the price. Booking taken for 8.15pm and when we arrived there was no food! Bearing in mind it was a set menu for the day and they only accepted pre-booking, this is an absolute lack of management. Eating area is dirty, and if you use the toilets wear a gas mask because they STINK! The only good thing about this place is the serving staff who try their best to do what they can with a horrific situation. STAY AWAY!!!!!

Not been to a beefeater for ages but it was next to the premier inn. This restaurant had a warm and welcoming ambiance. A well designed venue that had a lot of separated areas so you didn’t feel overwhelmed by its size. The staff were lovely especially our waiter who was warm and professional. The food was good looked lovely. I had steak cooked to perfection and very crispy chips, my partner had the ribs which were melting but a little overwhelmed by the barbecue sauce. We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. We also breakfast there and the morning staff were lovely too.

Went for a birthday meal, food was amazing and great atmosphere, staff were friendly, quick service

We came here for our company Christmas meal and we had the best time. The food was lovely and the staff went above and beyond for us, highly recommend!

We decided to have a meal at the beefeater for my brothers 40th, and him and my nephew decided to have the ribs. Next day they have food poisoning and now are being sick and off work for days. Good job for me I had a burger which wasn’t that great either, I would avoid this place as who knows how long the food has been stored back there. It’s probably like something of Gordon Ramsey kitchen nightmares. Put it this way there sick is now a nightmare and lack of wages thanks beefeater!!!

Staff were friendly prices not bad but food was very poor. Fish was greasy and lasagne swimming in water. Won't be going back.

Really nice welcome, plenty of choice for food and drinks.

The food was nice, the gammon a little tough, but that's not uncommon with gammon. The place itself is nice and well spread out. They were really good for gluten free, had a separate menu and separate fryers for the chips. What made the experience even better was our server, a lovely man called Peter (I believe). He was great- friendly, helpful and funny. Love that guy, thank you for the warm service Peter.

We had breakfast there. Plenty of food for the money, loads in fact so great value. Reasonable coffee. Friendly staff. Help yourself to the food. Food decent quality, not kept very warm in my opinion, it cooled quickly by the time I was sitting eating it.

Staff really friendly and helpful, definitely worth a visit because the food really good also

Great service. Peter was amazing and really looked after us. Thank you!

Amazing mixed grill and was served by Peter a great credit to the team

Had an excellent meal here tonight.nothing was too much trouble for our waiter Peter,really nice friendly guy.food was lovely and also affordable.already booked in with family for the Christmas menu.looking forward to visiting again.

This was hands down one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in years. Beefeater should be embarrassed by the abysmal service, horrific food, and questionable drink quality they served up. First off, we were left sitting at our table for a ridiculous 23 minutes before anyone bothered to bring us a drink. Almost half an hour of sitting and waiting just to get served — and to make matters worse, when our drinks did arrive, the beer tasted sour and stale. They replaced it, but the fact that they served us off beer in the first place is baffling and raises serious concerns about their standards (or lack thereof). Who checks this stuff? Does anyone? The food was another disaster. The portions were laughable, bordering on insulting. My meal came with a scattering of sad, undercooked chips that looked like they’d been counted out one by one to ensure they didn’t go over some miserly chip limit. The main portion itself? Barely a snack. For what we paid, I expected a meal, not a plate that looked like it came from a children’s menu. The only reason this place survives, it seems, is because companies keep booking rooms at the Premier Inn next door and forcing their employees to eat at the attached Beefeater. Otherwise, this location would have shut down long ago. It’s clear that quality and customer satisfaction are nowhere on the priority list here. If you’re thinking of dining here, save yourself the trouble and find somewhere that actually deserves your business. If you happen to have found your self reading this review whilst considering booking a room for your employees. I beg you to find even a grain of empathy in your heart and look elsewhere.

So good the breakfast, kids for free, till 11, nice continental and hot breakfast, coffee machine that does amazing cappuccinos, not too bad on price

Great food and super service from Janet

Another tasty meal, at a fair price. Always good food and good service, and discounts available if you sign up for a Reward card.

My Mum and visit family in Crewe. We choose the Beefeater each time as the food is always great quality that does not sting the pocket… the staff are always friendly and attentive.. Lynne served us and recognised us as we came through the door.. She was helpful polite and friendly stopping to have a chat with us and showed an interest in our discussion… At busier times I see all staff busy and smiling… Lynne Thankyou for your service and see you again soon… Happy to leave a positive review… people don’t give compliments where due… this is for you Lynne.. Thankyou Kate n Sue

food epensive and boring, and it's potluck if you get exactly what you ordered . i am convinced i was given a re plate . the staff are friendly though.

We had a lovely meal. Restaurant has a welcoming cosy feel. It was very busy for a Friday night but staff were great.

Quality was ok . But quantity was dreadful.. £18 for small salmon and 4 small potatoes.. Then an extra £5 for TWO prawns.. Won't go again & will spread the word

Fantastic meal, came for Sunday lunch with my partner on sunday afternoon. Sunday roast was lovely, and the service was top notch. It was just a let down to see people carrying bin bags through the restaurant, wasn't very nice to see whilst we was eating I think it came from the premier in next door

We've been coming for over a year now atleast twice a month and unfortunately it's just so inconsistent sometimes it's really nice and everything is cooked lovely. But most of the time sadly there is always something not ready. Today the bacon was so undercooked, my husband feels sick he said it tasted funny and luckily didn't eat anymore. It's a shame as when it's good it's really good and such good value but today was the worst it's ever been. No cups of spoons had to clean our own table..yes it was busy but had double the staff compared to normal. Not sure we will be coming anymore Update October 2024: We have tried again and it's improved. We tried rookery wood in the meantime and beefeater is MUCH better

Very nice steak top food Looked after very well by Jan C. Room was clean and comfortable breakfast was good and staff very friendly to us all

Very good service ,nice staff . And nice serving staff especially Jan .C made us feel very welcome ,had breakfast as well Very good selection and nice atmosphere,clean and tidy

Service ok. quality ok . but the portions are an insult.. 2 prawns £4.99 added to a very small salmon meal @ £17.99 made it £22.98 each .. This is pub grub at London prices

Good food, very good service, and friendly staff.

Visited when passing through at 8am wanted a breakfast for me and my son. Staff were very friendly, food was great all you can eat cooked or continental for a very reasonable price and kids eat free, fantastic I would recommend if your passing.

Came in for a meal with my partner and was served by Josh, he was excellent and the food was fantastic we would definitely return with how good it was

As you would expect from large chain, boring menu, lack lustre decor and expensive soft drinks, serves a purpose

This is the first time we have been to The Farmhouse Beefeater. What a great place, lovely food and very friendly staff. When we went it was quiet so not much atmosphere. We will be back again and again. 😁❤️

Went for my Son’s Birthday tonight. Food was amazing. Staff were so friendly and was a lovely night. Thank you for the suprise chocolates too. Was such a lovely gesture. Will be visiting here more often.

To be fair we only had breakfast and a few drinks in the evening, the food was ok but that's as good as it gets, in the evening we got drinks at the bar and the barman was very polite and helpful, the drinks were a bargain price with the lagers served in the right branded glasses, being a Beefeater its never gonna get a Michelin star but they serve a purpose

All as it should be..great staff,service food,drinks and atmosphere..

Updated review following most recent visit today, 14/9/24. We were welcomed to the table by Jan who went on to take responsibility for us all night. I'm updated on all the offers so first of I asked her to confirm the current offers. I had a 40% off mains and a 25% off food voucher, there's a two courses of the evening set menu and a drink for £18 and also 2 cocktails for £12 between 5pm and 9pm. All perfectly and patiently explained by Jan. She took the orders and they all arrived together, good portion size and food quality. She attentively ensured that we were regularly checked on, that everything was ok, more drinks etc including which drinks infused in the offers that we hadn't yet had. Before preparing the bill she advised us about which discount voucher might be most appropriate to use, so we choose the one that suited us best. She prepared the bill and helped us patiently while we split it between us. She went on to explain the benefits of the reward card scheme and we all took one. It's a good while since I'd used here as a venue for a dinner party, this time now no comparison to last time, the place was a lot busier and that speaks volumes. I enquired about a table for 9 next week, Jan confirmed that part size can be seated together and I booked use in for next week! If they can maintain this level of food and service quality, combined with attractive offers, I'll be very happy to make Farmhouse Beefeater a regular venue for my get-togethers.

How anyone can rate this higher than 2 star is a mystery. The place is disgusting, food was cold, atmosphere was soul crushing. Email complaint ignored. Dirty everything... Toilets, cutlery, glasses, serving areas, floor... Just avoid this place like the plague it's likely to give you. Food hygiene doesn't exist in this building

Food was ok (had a half roast chicken). Whilst the service was friendly, it was incredibly slow. I only had a main meal, yet I was there for over 90 minutes, it took 35 just to get the bill!

We was greeted and served by an amazing member of staff called Beth, Nothing was to much trouble and made our night very comfortable. We ordered a mixed grill and a steak meal cooked to perfection in every way. We will be back again very soon.

£20 all you can eat breakfast for a family of 4. You absolutely can’t go wrong! Lovely food, fantastic service, and lots of parking!

Crap beer not offered to replace No soap in toilets Plates left on tables over 35 minutes Without the food and the hotel it would close

Beautifully cooked, delicious lunch. Sirloin steak courtesy of Birthday treat on Beefeater card, chicken and ribs for husband. Surprised at how busy it was for a Thursday but Beth, Josh and Mike were perfect hosts. Will definitely come again

Excellent service home away from home Great experience. Was served by Janet Cooke on the bar. Been staying for a few weeks and the staff were very attentive

Very well cooked shame plates are cold, and no black pudding most others are included and cheaper but will be back again and give it another go

Janet d was our waitress today. Absolutely lovely lady! Made my birthday extra special, she went above and beyond for us ! And the box of chocolates was so unexpected! I can't thank Janet enough

We had a lovely meal and were very well looked after by Beth. She was very professional but friendly and chatty. There is a good choice on the menu and reasonably priced.

Beth was fantastic with our large group tonight.

Well done Beth for coping with all of us! Thanks

Had a lovely meal Beth was great having to deal with a big group with lots of dietary needs

Beth was absolutely brilliant! What a star!

Janet d was our waitress. She was so friendly and helpful. We went as it was my birthday, she made it extra special ! Such a lovely friendly lady ! Will definitely go again if she's there !!! Lovely lady !

Had a lovely time out with my family. Food was excellent and our server Beth was absolutely brilliant and lovely and was very attentive. Would definitely recommend.

Great food, served by Beth, lovely lady

Our server was Beth and she was amazing, she made sure that we had the best and most relaxing time and the food…delicious

Our server Beth was great, she was very professional and gave us plenty of time to choose our food, she was very happy and pleasant

Food was lovely and our server Beth was attentive and so helpful.