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We drive past this pub every day so for the first time decided to host a Family get together. We had our own room which was nice due to the number of people to cater for and everyone could chat to each other very easily. The staff on the day were not very chatty but remained focused and service was pleasant enough despite an odd chap in his coat popping in and staring as though he wanted an invite. . The Menu was a Sunday Menu and due to the volume we were asked to pre choose our meals. Variety of different starters which was nice and all came out together. The Main meal was mainly Potato with very little in the way of Vegetables ie; 2 half cut baby carrots, A finger pinch of green Cabbage and a parsnip, The gravy was very watery which wasn't pleasant. Most of the Family had Beetroot Wellington which i was told wasn't pleasant either with no taste and most left half a plate of food. The main reason for writing a review was beside the main meal being as written I felt it Bizarre that even though we had Pre Chosen our Menu, Most of the family had chosen Bread & Butter Pudding to be told on the day there is no Bread & Butter Pudding ... Is it not the reason to pre book to ensure stock levels are adequate ? The odd chap in his coat returned to clear the plates from the tables so must have been a member of staff or a regular helping out in return for a free pint, Maybe he was the Manager, Either way thank you assisting. Overall we left quite deflated with the opinion sadly there would be no return.

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Karl G . 2024-07-01

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Not a bad place to stop if you’re looking for a pint. Comfortable atmosphere. A Robinson house, So you’re gonna have their beers.

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Steve G . 2024-05-06

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Please do not waste your time visting here. Staff are incredibly rude, from what I presume a mother and daughter that work there, bitching and staring at customers, along with the other bar girls. Made us feel totally unwanted and unwelcome. Just looks like they go there for a mothers meeting rather than work, all stood around staring and making comments about me my friends and locals when they left, Toxic place. Toilets dirty along with the tables too. such a shame as could be a nice village pub, with the right staff, shame the staff seem to have ruined this place and its future

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Julie T . 2024-04-22

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We always choose this usually fabulous little pub for an impromptu meal out as we love the warm fires, friendly atmosphere & excellent menu/food. However, last night we walked in and it was miserably cold inside, there was nobody serving behind the bar for the first 5 minutes, the menu had changed and was just a scruffy A4 sheet with a limited selection of dull options. We both chose pies but were told there was only one left so I ordered loaded nachos instead. After a fairly long wait our food came but I was brought a plate of chips covered in chilli, guac & sour cream. I explained that I'd ordered loaded nachos so they took my food away but my husband had finished his meal before my nachos eventually arrived. We were frozen cold throughout & thoroughly fed up. We weren't charged for the nachos but the evening was such a shocking disappointment on so many levels we are loath to bother coming back now which is really sad! We used to love this pub but we felt like kids were in charge who had no idea about good hospitality.

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Bezzymates . 2024-03-21

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Popped in again today with family and two dogs. No food service today which was a shame but this place is still a real gem. Lovely and friendly owners and the pub just grounds you and makes you appreciate what life is all about.

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Rankingang1 . 2024-02-24

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Great little village pub, friendly staff, welcomes dogs, serves food, hot/cold drinks, pub garden. If you haven't been it's worth a visit

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Janice E . 2023-10-28

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After a 6mile walk around Gawsworth 10 of us had food at the pub. We all had various meals and everyone of them was very enjoyable .I have got to say the beef Sunday roast was the best I have tasted . All served by a friendly staff

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Frank W . 2023-10-16

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We took over the Pub on 31 August and the staff could not have been more helpful. The food was a treat and enjoyed by all.

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nicksA8210NE . 2023-09-07

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Chicken & bacon sandwich was dry & didn't contain cheese, as stated on the menu. Staff helpful and attentive but let down by the food.

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W1721LJstephenh . 2023-08-29

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Catching up with reviews and our visit was back in April but we had a great evening. Lovely country pub, nice ambience and friendly service. Close friends and family swear by the Ham, Egg and chips and it's really good value. I had the Greek chicken wrap and I was impressed. Noticed on the receipt that Guinness was £5. In London in April, the average price of a pint of the black stuff was £5.31 and in Stoke £3.70. Interesting.

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RazzyBthefirst . 2023-08-23

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This is the 3rd time we’ve given this pub a chance to get the food right, I agree with the last couple of reviews. Roast dinner was awful! Beef hard, dry and tough, everything looked anaemic, the excuse for both last time and this time was that the potato’s are not in season, well I can still crisp mine up at home and wished id had, gravy was watery, fries with the sandwich were also beige, mint sauce gross. Staff were very friendly, this is not there fault, but someone needs to sack the chef! We came here just after first lock down the first time, and the chips were homemade crispy brown, the pizza in the box was delicious, such a shame it’s gone down hill, this really needs putting right, as people surely will stop going. Beautiful location great outdoor area, please get the food sorted. Unfortunately I don’t think I’ll waste my money to give this pub another chance to get it right. Sorry

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Roxy1288 . 2023-08-20

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Appalling food appalling service nothing really else to be said. Went in for Sunday lunch which was ordered, 2 roast lamb. Meat was tough and poor, veg consisted of very pale non crispy “roast spuds” very soggy over cooked broccoli and cabbage with a “mash “ with big lumps of swede and carrots. Gravy swimming in fat. The whole lot had clearly just been reheated. Plates weren’t cleared after ages, I took them to the bar , (we both left half of the mains and not because we couldn’t manage a hearty portion )to ask for sweet menus. My “torte” 6.95 evidently bought in and served with gone off cream which was exchanged. Coffees to ages to arrive. Pub traditional which was great but food was like a school dinner from the 70s with shocking service despite an abundance of staff and pretty empty pub. Empty for a reason I guess

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smh111 . 2023-07-30

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Been going here for years when at the Gawsworth music events. The fish and chips were famous (and delicious!). However, we have been twice in July and been disappointed by the food. The fish was much smaller than before and the batter not as crispy - chips a bit soggy with oil. So the second visit we opted for Gammon. Very oily meal chips soggy - won’t be returning for a while now. Think there has been a change if chef since last summer? We compared the last meal to a weatherspoons not a compliment.

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Milliemop007 . 2023-07-29

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After trying to find a pub for a drink and meal with our dog and being refused we visited the Harrington Arms. From the offset the staff were very welcoming to us and our dog. The staff were very helpful and friendly, the food was superb probably the best onion rings I've ever had. Would recommend this little gem of a pub.

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sarahfF9258JF . 2023-07-18

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Just moved into the area and what a great local to have on our doorstep. The staff are brilliant, friendly and provide great service. The food is amazingly good traditional pub food. Everything is vestry reasonable priced and they serve a great selection of real ales, although I don’t drink.

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Kostie . 2023-07-09

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We had friends over from New York who had only visited London before, we invited them 'oop' north. We went for Sunday lunch here with family at the Horseshoe. We ate in 'the pigsty' it couldn't have been more perfect for our friends, an absolute genius idea, they were so delighted. We all had the roast then they had bread and butter pudding for the first time which they loved. Many thanks to the best staff member Mel, who served our food, she is so lovely.

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redperyl . 2023-05-21

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Splendid old world pub tucked away of the Congleton to Macclesfield Road. Drive to fast and you will miss it. The pub has a fine aged patina that some may construe as needing a lick of paint. Not so, it has much charm and charisma and was packed on our first visit, slightly less so the second time. Super friendly staff, fine Robbies ale and decent food too. A perfect country pub.

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davidge . 2023-04-03

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Excellent food and very efficient staff,nothing was too much trouble. However a fresh coat of paint to the walls is needed

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ronaldcX4547HP . 2023-03-19

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Met a colleague for lunch at this pub, his local. i am utterly envious he has this establishment on his doorstep. The beer was elixir for the soul and the 'real home made food', he had the chicken pie and I home cooked gammon eggs and chips, all home cooked, ever the chips were not from a packet. Go here is it exceptional.

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Rayner_eatsdrinks . 2023-01-13

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Second time visiting the Harrington Arms since our friends moved to Macc and we stumbled across it after a walk. Great homemade pub food, & a lovely pint of Guinness (a rare treat these days). All four of us had a different meal & we all left happy with no complaints, staff are friendly & chatty, the pub is cosy in winter & also has a cracking beer garden for the summer. Tbh if I'm out walking in the area this is now my go to for some grub & pint. Not pretentious, just good food & drink at a decent price.

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Jim_CA_80 . 2023-01-07

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Arrived to this lovely country pub for lunch on Saturday as soon as we walked in we were greeted by the owner and shown to a table in one of the lovely rooms felt nice and warm and cosy too staff were soon on hand...

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dnsp . 2022-12-04

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I've been twice in the last two weeks, once in a large group and once as a couple and cannot fault the food, service and lovely atmosphere of this gorgeous country pub. The food was exceptional, the staff really friendly and attentive and the pub...

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Ange P . 2022-11-28

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Went to my son in laws 40th birthday party today. Had the butter chicken curry. The chicken in the dish was the left overs picked from the chicken carcass in my opinion and tasted absolutely awful!!! I wouldn’t have fed that to a dog! I...

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M9273OXjimw . 2022-11-06

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We visited today for the first time as we were visiting the Pumpkin farm nearby, booked a table and it was ready when we arrived, no rush to order, slight delay on food we were told but it was a very minor delay and well...

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JackieG51 . 2022-10-22

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This is a lovely traditional country pub tucked away in the back lanes outside Macclesfield. We ate lunch here recently because it was a good meeting point part way between Manchester (where we live) and South Cheshire (where our relatives live). Admittedly the pub was...

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nickg812 . 2022-09-22

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Great birthday lunch. Staff were amazing and very friendly. All five meals arrived at the same time and were piping hot. The homemade steak pie was so tender, the cheese and onion pie also delicious. Onto desserts, wow!! The Bailey's torte looked amazing as did...

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Sparky415v . 2022-08-02

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Went for some drinks with friends after the local show at Gawsworth hall which was and always is amazing. However leaving and going for some drinks at the Harrington was dismal. Staff were ok, as soon as last orders went the landlord literally threw us...

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gavinalexanderc . 2022-07-30

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Came last year and had a lovely lunch, all meals delicious and well cooked. Returned for dinner in May and left very disappointed. Same menu but quality of cooking dropped considerably. Burger very overcooked but everyones chips really undercooked and flabby. Fish was fine but...

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Leanne H . 2022-07-25

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Had a lovely lunch of sandwiches with chips and salad sat outside in the garden. Such a great place to come and relax have great food , drinks and all with excellent service from all the staff. A great way to spend an afternoon.

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Macc63 . 2022-06-11

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Fantastic roast beef and proper Yorkshire pudding. Rest of the family very happy with their food - clean plates all around. Spot on catering for coeliac, a quick chat with the chef by the staff to confirm event the gravy on the roast could be...

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Ian1283 . 2022-05-16

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After visiting Gawsworth church with a party of 32 people we were treated to a superb lunch. The service and food was excellent. I can highly recommend this pub.

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_paulk2000 . 2022-05-04

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First visit but well worth it. Had curry which was good and oh the apple pie was superb. Wife had cottage pie and a melting chocolate pudding and all were excellent. It may be our first visit but may not be our last. In a...

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Leslovesfood . 2022-05-04

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Food is ok but let down by the service which is unprofessional and you could say downright rude. Place could be so much nicer with a more welcoming attitude.

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Vacation321509 . 2022-04-27

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Great Sunday roast enjoyed by all but the fish and chips l had were a disappointment Unlike other times the fish was so small, more like a children’s portion. I have had fish and chips here in many occasions and it has been very good...

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David B . 2022-04-12

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We were on holiday in Macclesfield with family visiting friends and they took us to this realistic country pub for dinner on Friday night. It is a very friendly & welcoming place which had a great atmosphere and was busy with locals having a meal...

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HelenPaul6162 . 2022-04-10

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I’m not a lover of Robinsons pubs, I tend to find they’re either too expensive or an old man’s pub. Having walked the Roaches, my wife and I needed somewhere to refresh on a Monday lunch. Took the risk of visiting this Robinsons pub as...

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686garye . 2022-03-07

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Not dined here for a few years due to a couple of poor meals. So when our friends decided to book us in a group i was very hesitant. However, we did go at lunch time and was delighted we did. Buttter chicken curry and...

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Micky270566 . 2022-02-01

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The Harrington Arms was recently rommended to us by friends as a place to go before visiting Gawsworth Hall, all the staff were very polite and friendly. We are looking to returning to eat there again soon the food and beer were both brilliant, keep...

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V1030ISchrist . 2021-09-01

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Worst Sunday lunch ever, no mash, no Yorkshire puddings, no pigs in blankets, just a spoonful of veg & the meat looked like it had been sitting on the plate for a day. Would not recommend

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Destination462085 . 2021-08-22

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Great pub, lovely tranquil atmosphere, amazing food and service. Very clean gardens, friendly staff. Pizzas were amazing, and gammon egg was great, so good to see home made chips, not frozen! And Heinz ketchup topped it off! Will definitely go back!

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Roxy1288 . 2021-07-26

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brilliant food, excellent home cooked food, very high covid standards......love the greenhouses in garden although a little hot today.

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D153TQgrahamc . 2021-07-17

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When we arrive we were told there was an hours wait for food. As it was a sunny day we did not mind and enjoyed the beer garden. 45 minutes later we had still not had our order taken! No apology. No explanation. Paid for...

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Getaway09374094722 . 2021-07-16

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Asked for drinks as we went to our table. Veggie main was good , but chicken burger was very dry and overdone- tasteless. The chips looked lovely but we’re inedible due to be soaked in oil. When we complained we were told ‘ they’ve been...

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pimper71 . 2021-07-10

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When I relocated to Macclesfield 20 years ago, this is the first pub we landed in. Winding down the country lanes, we arrived here, quite peckish. I remember they weren't serving food but the lady in charge cobbled together a platter of thick cold ham,...

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RazzyBthefirst . 2021-07-04

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Not a good experience! We were kept waiting for our initial drink for an unreasonable amount of time despite it not being busy. Staff were pleasant but not busy so the wait was clearly an oversight. We waited and waited again to order food and...

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SharonHAndyS . 2021-07-04

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Called on the off chance as we passed of getting a snack for lunch. What a lovely surprise. The garden was well laid out with different areas for eating. Some very novel. Little greenhouses scattered around the perimeter. The food was excellent and the service...

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Sandra P . 2021-06-28

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On holiday in area we booked for tea on 20/5/2021. 5pm opening time nice welcome asked to scan in on NHS APP or fill in list. Shown into a room which was like going back in time to Aunties old farm house. Lovely waitress took...

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boyd1952 . 2021-05-31

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Unfortunately terrible service...we planned our meal with family who had travelled 200 mile for the weekend. We waited 40 minutes then asked where are staters where and they had lost the order. The chef literally couldn’t have cared less and made no attempt to rectify...

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Suzi280975 . 2021-05-31

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Not been for sometime so just called for a drink. Nice at the rear and Covid friendly. However, 20 minute wait for our drinks was a bit to long, especially as it was not that busy. Whilst it was early evening, it was a bit...

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Micky270566 . 2021-04-29

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Visited for dinner having seen the little outdoor quirky greenhouses during lockdown and wanting to see them in person. We’d pre booked and came from derbyshire to walk for the day in the area(close to the roaches etc). Friendly bubbly waitress who was attentive but...

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wednesdayDerbyshire . 2020-09-06

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Absolutely lovely meal and staff! I had the pie of the day which was lamb and mint with chips, one of the most delicious pies I’ve ever had - with perfectly cooked lamb! The greenhouses outside (pictured) are themed with wallpaper at the back, with the glass being taken out of the side for air so it didn’t get stuffy. All the staff were lovely, attentive and very considerate of social distancing! I felt very safe and comfortable eating out here.I will definitely be returning again very soon!

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awightman98 . 2020-08-16

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booked one of the greenhouses, was worried as it was a hot day but they were nice and cool. when it went dark the greenhouses looked incredible and are great for social distancing. was a little bit of a tight squeeze with 6. the only issue was we had to wait about 25 mins for drinks. also when the man cleared our plates he never came back for the other 3 plates so we had to get someone’s attention. staff were a little forgetful and slow. luckily we weren’t in a rush and was still a lovely place to spend my birthday. the food was nice and generous portions

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username2627 . 2020-08-11

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As we'd both been to the Flower Pot the evening before, with different parties, we decided to visit here, for an afternoon beer in the countryside.As we walked through the door, there were no customers around so I approached the bar, where again there were no customers standing but there were several staff, without face coverings waiting to serve. I was told to wait by the door, in a friendly manner. Nobody came, then a woman came past, rushed off her feet and said she'd be with us shortly. When she returned we were told to use the hand sanitiser and sign in. We explained we weren't eating and wanted a drink outside. As we hadn't booked, this looked to be a potential issue but after a few minutes we were taken outside and pointed to our numbered table. There were about 14 tables, with about 5 taken. We then ordered our drinks.Whilst we drank a young lady came to disinfect a table close by and I felt the spray on my legs - nice.Nobody came near us, we were isolated. I would certainly not take any chances with my 99 year old neighbour. What should have happened was; enter pub, socially distance, order 2 pints, proceed to garden, choose table at a safe distance, relax and have a chat. We didn't really enjoy the experience and left for the Flower Pot shortly afterwards.The staff were friendly, the lady in charge was working hard but whoever decided on how things should operate needs to have a rethink. 6 cases of Covid per 100,000 in East Cheshire does not require measures akin to a plague. If the staff at the bar wore protective face coverings or a some sort of screen was in place then the customer might not then be subject to such a regimented experience.

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RazzyBthefirst . 2020-08-08

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What a genius idea. Little greenhouses in the garden, kitted out with tables and chairs for dining 'Corona pods'. Innovative response to the social distancing problem. Well done!

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Gill M . 2020-07-18

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On Sunday 5th July, 1 day after pubs were allowed to reopen, we decided to take a trip to the Harrington Arms for some food and a drink. They have done a fantastic job, with multiple decorated green houses with tables and chairs and a large covering over benches in the beer garden making the perfect setting for a great time. The food was top notch and service was perfect.If you're looking for a pub to visit post lockdown. This is it.

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mattacl . 2020-07-05

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Country pub on very quiet road with car park and outside beer garden. Inside it is very cosy with bar and three rooms. Our room for the evening had two corner tables and a large table for the eight of us, which we had pre booked. The staff were vey friendly and helpful all evening. The menu selection was limited but adequate, with an additional specials of the day selection. The food was very good with ample portions and everyone was very happy with their choices. Prices were very reasonable. A good evening was enjoyed by all.

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JTG21 . 2020-02-08

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This is a great country pub, lots of nice beer and wine, lovely staff. We had Sunday dinner, beef which was fine, although the beef a bit over. Our table was in a great cosy room with a real fire just next to the bar. Lovely place.

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Iain G . 2020-01-12

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Went with family who love this place & highly recommended the food. It’s a lovely country pub & on a cold evening the open fire was very cozy & added to the ambiance.The staff were friendly & very attentive even though they were also looking after a large Xmas group.I had the best fish cakes I’ve ever had & huge portion of a really tasty Kedgeree. The food is all home cooked & well presented. I would highly recommend a visit & I will definitely be paying another myself!

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Ceeandthegees . 2019-12-15

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staff need to pay more attention to customers buying drinks not food customers don't always need to buy food

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kevin b . 2019-12-04

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First visited here when I moved to Macclesfield 20 years ago and we'd stumbled across it in search of sustenance. Then, the pub had more of a farmhouse feel to it and the landlady brought us a sharing platter with big plate of ham (straight from the bone).We sat in the same room this weekend, cosy in front of the log fire with some Robinson's cask and wine. Bookcase in the corner, this is a classic, old country pub.

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RazzyBthefirst . 2019-11-11

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Friday lunch with expectations of quality food and good experience.Food was very average and specials were limited with sold out of two of five options. Chicken and tarragon pie was a special but clearly wasn’t. There were few diners and whilst a characterful place it lacked atmosphere.The positive was an exceptionally friendly and efficient manager who seemed to run the place on her own and not for her it would have been more disappointing. Doors closed at 3PM

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paulbZ1664PO . 2019-09-21

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Hottest day of the year and desperately in need of a cool beer and a beer garden. At my friend's suggestion we headed here, I hadn't realised the extent of the garden at the back.The pub has modernised quite a bit since I arrived in Macclesfield, from the farmhouse pub that it once was. We called in for lunch a year ago and the food was very good.Anyway, Robinsons' beer so I went for a cold lager, Veltins......or Beltin Veltins to us. My friend had the Unicorn. Drinks were good and the lady behind the bar offered to top up the ale without prompting.Unfortunately the garden was full of wasps, obviously a nest nearby but it turned out it was 'wasp evening' following on from 'flying ant day'! Moved inside and one of the blighters started drinking my mate's ale - bl00dy cheek!!Hope to be back soon and to dine next time.

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RazzyBthefirst . 2019-07-26

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Pub is a lovely historic building of character. Staff were welcoming. Our Sunday beef roast was disappointing. Some of the other food looked better.

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joseph850 . 2019-07-24

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Went to Gawsworth Hall for Tina Turner tribute band and aborted our planned picnic in the gardens. Instead booked early dinner for four here. Wonderful food. Erverything was home made and delicious. Good range of beers and wine. Friendly staff. Tp class old fashioned pub.

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jv1_13 . 2019-07-23

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Great for pub lunch or dinner stop off. Sometimes the all the dining tables can be in use ( Sat/ Sun )so to avoid disappointment worth calling to reserve unless you are prepared to wait.

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AnyKetchup . 2019-06-30

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Excellent pint of Unicorn with a super outdoor area. We all enjoyed our food, nothing left. A choice of readily available condiments would be nice as they were very busy and we didn't like to bother them.

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orchardzzz . 2019-06-29

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A father's day treat. Not disappointed . Lovely food, lovely warm welcome, service with a warm smile, and to top it off good beer.

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Avalon40 . 2019-06-27

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Lovely home cooked proper food no skimping on size and a lovely meal courteous and friendly staff and a nice atmosphere 👍🏼

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PeakyHouldcroft . 2019-06-22

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We have eaten here on a couple of occasions and the food was nice. Nice enough on those occasions to keep returning. However our latest visit was disappointing, the menu had changed and was lacking in choice. We did choose something but the food wasn’t to the standard of our previous visits. It was a choice between the Plough in Eaton on this occasion and the Harrington sad to say it will be the Plough on our next visit in this area.

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MaccRoamer . 2019-06-09

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We went on a nice midweek evening , I’d not been here since they served ale from jugs from the cellar !!! Lovely pub with small rooms, lovely garden , nice ale which was quaffed, and really friendly service however the food left us underwhelmed, Piri piri chicken starter was ok , no dressing on salad though and a green Thai curry which was a bit watery but tasty enough , my companions risotto was a large bowl of stodgy gloop which was disappointing and bland , the other reviews seem to suggest this was a one off so il try again in the future as it really is a fab pub

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macchef . 2019-05-24

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We are often here! I can’t overstate how good the food is- home cooked from scratch by excellent, highly trained chefs and just delicious- and they cater for everyone. It’s a stunning place, run by people who really care about their customers.

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JacintaHow . 2019-05-20

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One of the very few original pubs still unchanged from yesteryear. Stone flags, tiles and wooden floors. This pub wreaks of history. Very popular with walkers.

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Grumm . 2019-05-12

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Fabulous country pub in a fantastic setting inbeautiful Gawsworth. As if that wasn't enough the food served up here is fabulous and by far exceeded our expectations. Four of us all choose a different dish and none of us were disappointed. Staff polite, atmosphere welcoming, service super. definately a rare find.

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Rachel N . 2019-05-08

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Lovely traditional country pub full of very friendly locals. Excellent food, very polite staff. Visiting the area. We had the veggie choices, but plenty for meat eaters. Lovely local ice cream for pud.

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YorkshireDutchgirl . 2019-04-18

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What a lovely way to start the weekend, early doors at the Harrington. Polite and knowledgeable staff, and cosy rooms with log burners lit. A great place.

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Ventouxrider . 2019-04-13

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Just had a fabulous Sunday lunch. Lovely home made Yorkshire puddings, beef and fresh vegetables. Service was good and the staff friendly. Great offer two adults with two under twelves eating free.

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BrendaBettany . 2019-03-03

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My second visit to this quaint little place, Sunday lunch this time.

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C6132NOkarenw . 2019-02-27

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Cosa aspettarsi di più da un pub di campagna?

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Stefano D . 2019-02-25

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If you blink you will drive past the Harrington Arms. The road to the pub was realigned years ago and now it stands on a green island that is a twisting hairpin of a lane through the village of Gawswort in Cheshire. It was probably the last public house in Cheshire also a working farm.

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. 2019-02-21

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Lovely cosy, warm and welcoming pub. The food was very nice and freshly cooked. I had the Lamb Hotpot and my friend had the very large fish and chips. Excellent service from the lady behind the bar.

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. 2019-02-13

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We booked a table for the Burns night celebration, and were seated in a very characteristic small room that may have been a kitchen in the distant past.

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. 2019-01-26

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Stopped of here for Lunch. Barmaid really friendly and polite. Lovely cosy public in great location. Food was wonderful with great portions. All reasonably priced. Would recommend to anyone.

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. 2019-01-10

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Once again a friendly welcome & excellent food, well done! Thoroughly recommend the burger with blue cheese.

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robertburns2016 . 2018-10-26

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A revisit after a poor meal a few months ago and we're glad we returned. All is forgiven!

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KardrewKardrew . 2018-10-19

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Our wedding was at the very end of August. For personal reasons we wanted to get married at Gawsworth Church and needed a venue afterwards. The Harrington Arms became it. I cannot thank Caroline and Andy enough. I was a nervous bride and didn't really know what i wanted, just that i loved the beer garden and bbq. They saw to it all. The day went without a hitch. Food was excellent, and just kept flowing. Burgers, sausages and kebabs to name some of the choice.Chip butties to hand after our band later in the evening. I cannot imagine having such a wonderful time with wonderful hosts anywhere else. They created the venue and 'do' to be exactly how i'd imagined it would be but couldn't quite articulate it.Cheap too compared to other places. A glorious wedding day and a few more guest to be returning. Thank you from both of us xxxxx

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Louise H . 2018-10-18

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We found this pub on trip advisor, we were staying at Shellow Lodges and needed somewhere for dinner. And I’m glad we did. The food was lovely and fresh could tell it was home made. Everything we ate was nice. Good little find

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daisy-louise7 . 2018-09-12

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We came from Cornwall as part of a family get together and really enjoyed our meals , the tower. Urgent was outstanding and everyone was absolutely satisfied with all aspects of this great pub.

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DuncanH68 . 2018-08-29

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Really like this pub! Been a number of times serves good pub grub! Everyone friendly, good portions and a good range of dishes to choose from

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lisawX8436HR . 2018-08-26

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This is just a review of my meal. The pub and grounds are great. Had the fish and chips and it was very poor. Batter was soggy, had to scrape all off. Chips were limp and very oily. On the side was a lump of dry mushy peas. Should have sent back but had waited long time for it to come. Was going to say something to the staff when they came to clear up but they never came and so just left. When I ordered I gathered they were just at the end of a busy period but it's no excuse to send out like that.

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Richard R . 2018-08-07

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Just called on this pub by chance. Wow what a find, the steak sandwich was the best. No gimmicks(chips in tin tubs etc) just lovely homemade food and proper homemade chips at a very reasonable price. We will be back!

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DoraScotland . 2018-08-04

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Went here for a meal (most enjoyable) before going to Gawsworth hall for a show last year, the place was busy but the service was good.

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622AndrewW . 2018-07-25

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We stumbled on the Harrington before we went to gawsworth house, very oldy worldy which was great, good menu choices we had ham sandwich and chips, all fresh the chips were real and soooooo good, the views outside are nice it was very relaxing and the barmaid possibly owner I'm not sure was very nice and friendly, thank you

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greentop56 . 2018-07-07

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We found this place quite by chance. Lovely small bar but good food on offer and good coffee. sat out in the garden to eat. The service was quick and friendly. We ordered sandwiches which arrived with salad and chips. The filling was plentiful and tasty. Definitely worth a visit.

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Anita S . 2018-06-21

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This place was jumping! After a 7 hour drive on the M6 this was a perfect place to chill out. The food was fresh and well cooked. Smallish menu but what was on offer was done very well and served my very friendly staff.

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Jackbourg . 2018-06-09

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The perfect stop on a lovely warm summers day. Almost perfect beer garden to soak up the countryside views. Decent selection at the bar and a real old rustic place to the place with its many little rooms and nooks.

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Big_Jeff_Leo . 2018-05-13

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Delightful setting, lovely welcome, great food. An olde worlde pub, that is comfortable, clean and very appealing.

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nash222016 . 2018-04-30

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Having heard good reports from some of the “locals” about the Harrington Arms under its new management, we were looking forward to our pub lunch, but the soup was tasteless, the crayfish tails poor and the chips were soggy. We will not be eating there again.

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537Huff . 2018-04-21

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We stumbled upon this almost by accident - and were so impressed!! The pub itself, interior included, is wonderfully traditional/unspoiled by modern design, whilst being very comfortable at the same time. There are a number of unique little rooms, lit by real fires and candle light and furnished with lovely old antiques. It is so cosy and atmospheric - we could easily have stayed for hours longer and literally had to tear ourselves away ... and the food was just excellent - I mean Five Stars!! It was all home cooked and beautifully presented and piping hot. I had the goats cheese and caramelised onion pie with puff pastry and salad - it was gorgeous and a very generous serving (I'll upload a pic). All of our party were delighted with the food - which is also very reasonably priced. I cannot wait to return!!

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Claire H . 2018-03-14

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Not been for a while due to a couple of bad experiences so i wasn't sure what expect, Unquestionably, this place is set in an absolutely idyllic country setting and the bar staff were very warn and friendly. However, whilst we only had the Sunday roast it was only average to say the least. To many much nicer places about for me to be visiting again i'm afraid.

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Micky270566 . 2018-01-08

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Visited with my partner for a Sunday lunch and what a fantastic experience it was. We arrived late afternoon with a table booked which was all set and ready for us. The service was excellent and very polite staff. We ordered of course two Sunday lunches and they arrived within 20 minutes, the meal was brilliant couldn’t fault a single part. However the atmosphere is really the great thing with this pub the fire was roaring next to us and along with the candles and old traditional design we had a fantastic afternoon. Will definitely be returning to this beautiful country pub.

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elliot1874 . 2017-12-19

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