Hayhurst Arms in Cheshire West and Chester

Having been to the Hayhurst Arms previously and it being fairly local to me, I decided to take a visiting family member for dinner as a treat. I ordered the tomato and red pepper soup to start and the Malaysian Sweet Potato and Aubergine curry for main. The soup was lovely and obviously home made and tasty. However, the curry, despite being described as such, contained two small pieces of sweet potato and courgette with no aubergine in sight. The rest of the meagre portion consisted of peppers and red onion. A meal that probably would have cost me less than £2 to make at home and I feel did not command the price on the menu. I spent £97 for 3 people and I left fairly hungry, disappointed and I’m sure I won’t return anytime soon

Popped into the Hayhurst Arms without booking a table and Jake got us seated straight away regardless! The service was exceptional and the food sublime. My only complaint is that I had to leave! Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and would absolutely recommend for anyone who enjoys good food and good service.

Myself and my Family are regulars at The Hayhurst and have never had a bad meal whenever we have been there. I just wanted to give a big shoutout to Ben who was the waiter this evening. What a lovely lad who went above and beyond and deserves all the recognition he gets, top man!

We both chose the roast chicken, the chicken was cooked to perfection, very tender and super tasty. The gravy was a bit salty, maybe that’s just my taste, but other than that the meals in general were delicious. We are regular visitors to this establishment and over the past 6 months haven’t had any complaints at all. The service was great, the waitress was very attentive and polite, also, even though the place was full, no delay in receiving our food, which is a bonus.

I visited today (27/09) at 5pm and every single member of staff was a 10/10 for politeness, attentiveness and friendliness. I had the feathered beef- the portion was generous, and it was absolutely delicious- I have been raving about it all day. Amazing experience, and I can't wait to come back!

The service was great as was the quality and portion size of the food. I chose beer battered cod with chips / mushy peas. My wife had the chicken Sunday roast. No complaints at all, we will return.

Have eaten here many times - so generally very good. This time was disappointing. Ordered fillet steak but then told they had none left. Tried the brisket instead (recommendation of the waitress). Unfortunately this was really salty. We should have sent it back but didn’t make a fuss. Starter and dessert were ok. If this had been our first visit - it would probably be the last! However in view of previous good experiences, will give it another chance (just avoid the brisket).

We love the Hayhurst and visit at least four/five times a month. We've never had a bad meal, the pub is gorgeous, made even better when the sun is shining and we get to sit on the terrace. Staff are world class, friendly and always up for a little chat even though they are usually very busy.

Awful from the moment we walked in. We've eaten here before many times but it's really gone downhill. We hadn't booked (never previously have for lunch midweek) and we were met with a man who rudely waved us over rather than meet us properly. Told us no food was being served outside but later walked past us with food to take to outside tables, sat us in a cramped, noisy area and just seemed generally inconvenienced by us. We almost walked out. The food took ages and was only okay and the whole place seemed to be run by kids that didn't really care about the service or their jobs. Will not be returning.

Called in after a day at the Cheshire show, didn’t make a reservation but staff kindly prepared a table for us while we parked car and even got us a high chair ready for our little one. Familiar with the Brunning and Price brand so knew what to expect. However I felt compelled to write a review as just had a lovely evening. Staff were so so friendly, attentive and helpful and never too far away to ask for more drinks etc particular shout out to a young girl just finished a course at LIPPA in Liverpool - didn’t catch her name. Food was gorgeous, had the salmon and partner had the beef brisket. Food was served in good time, fresh and piping hot. People complain about the price of the food however I’d rather pay decent money for excellent food, fantastic service in a lovely atmosphere any day of the week. Thank you Hayhurst Arms, we will be back!

We never fail to enjoy our time here. Always lots of choice and food well cooked. I particularly appreciate as a vegetarian being given a proper vegetarian choice and not expected to eat vegan. There is a big difference. They also accommodate our large but well behaved dog.

I live in Spain so missed my friend's birthday I was in UK on holiday. She recommended this restaurant as she has been before. It was autumnal day and they had fires burning. Service was amazing, the food excellent. I really loved the mini desert and hot drink combo as I am not a big desert eater but like a taste.

My second review of the Hayhurst Arms and it hasn’t changed much. Mine host seemed a bit harassed and abrupt, hardly giving us time to sit down before asking what drinks we wanted but found us a table, and the service in general was prompt and efficient, food was excellent, I had the sea bass and my partner the lamb shoulder. The Weetwood Bostock Blonde ale was excellent, less enthusiastic about the rum flavoured cider. Like most Brunning &Prices gets very busy with a certain clientele.

We enjoyed a delicious meal served inna friendly manner and promptly. The food was simply fabulous- tasty and fresh. The wines and beers were well served and very good for the price.

Organized to meet our friends here We traveled over from Sheffield and they had book Sunday lunch for us all. (6) of us Must admit it was excellent from start to finish The guy that was in charge of our table came across very professional He chatted to us while taking the orders Drinks arrived in good time And there were no issues with the quality of food I personally had fish and chips and they were excellent All in all a very pleasant afternoon We will be returning sometime in the future Highly recommend

Very welcoming, excellent choice on menu and great food. The garden is very well kept, as usual, good job Chris. Highly recommend for a relaxing meal out.

A busy pub restaurant with good ambience. The front of house staff are friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. The menu offers traditional and more exotic meals, all of which are cooked and presented with care. The bar has an extensive range of drinks including local producers. All in all, a very enjoyable evening.

We visited as a group of friends. We had a lovely efficient waitress but what a disappointment when the meal arrived. One had the fish and chips and the portion size was very small. I had the sea bass and my meal was cold and tasteless. My friend had the chicken burger which looked so dry and burnt and she couldn’t eat the top of the bun and then had food poisoning. My partners pie was ok but small and nothing special for the price. Our other friends had the lamb and were very disappointed. Very pricey for such poor quality of food. I wish I had taken a photo of the dishes. A shame as it is in a lovely location close to home. The food here has gone downhill.

Our first (but certainly not last) visit to The Hayhurst Arms. Great food at reasonable price, lovely surroundings and atmosphere but above all fantastic service. We were looked after by Teresa, who was really professional and very helpful and friendly.

Location is superb, the Garden setting is lovely on a summers day. Dogs friendly and actively catere for, free water, biscuits etc. However, I was starving, I was treating mum, How chose the Quiceh, with new potatoes and I opted for the Fish Finger butty, Failsafe how hard can it be. 40 minutes later, having chased up the order the waiter brought out our meal, the dissapointment was heartfelt. Fish Goujons, were freezing cold, size no bigger than your thumb, sliced into layes over lettuce on a huge slive of stael sourdough bread. The quiche was a round hocky puck size quiche and the potatoes were not bad.. I left the bread and the token side salard, and ate what little fish there was.. It was really not great.. I wont be going back. If you are there this month avoid the fish finger butty its so so poor

We always go to a local brunnings and price in Thelwall village and adore the food. We wanted a little drive and a different scene. This is what brought us to the Hayhurst Arms. Small 20 minute drive and small drive off the M6. We sat outside as it was a beautiful day and we’re able to set a tab. Drinks were brought out fast and the staff were really friendly. Me and my son have coeliac and the choice for the food was amazing. So many options and choices not the standard sorry you can only have a jacket potato. My husband ate here 6 years ago and had the same meal he said this is the best steak sandwich since he was here 6 years ago! Inside is lovely and I expect in the evening would have a lovely atmosphere. Dog friendly with treats at the bar. We will definitely be returning thank you very much.

As a few others have said, absolutely ridiculous prices and I felt ripped off! The food is lovely, however myself and my daughter had a roast dinner and a drink and the bill came to £71!!! Lamb roast = £23!!!! Glass of Sauvignon Blanc = £11.50!!!! What is going on? This totally took the fun out of eating out and I won’t be returning unless they stop taking advantage like this. We also had to pay £1.25 extra for a Yorkshire pudding!

Stumbled upon this establishment by chance heading home after spending a few hours ambling around Northwich. As relative newcomers to this area we are still exploring and this was a really pleasant surprise. A really good location set against Bostock Village Green, and a bonus for us, DOG FRENDLY! Our meals were simple 'Pub Classics' of 2 Pie & Mash (one swopped mash for chips without issue) and the portions were more than adequate. Service was efficient, pleasant and friendly and even our dog was given a friendly greeting. Would certainly return.

Popped in with my daughter for lunch 14th May. The food was amazing, beautifully cooked, very well presented and everything spotlessly clean. Our waiter was hard working and polite. We would highly recommend Hayhurst Arms to anyone.

Good quality but some items were horrendously expensive for what they were. A side order of peas £4.25 WHAT! Glass of Merlot £9.40 WHAT! This is taking the mickey. I like Brunning & Price establishments and won’t stop going but we were there Bank Holiday Monday 7.00pm - it would usually be full but it was not even half full. They’re not helping themselves with those kind of charges. There were a lot of other examples on the menu.

Came here when visiting relatives. Very nice place and friendly staff. Better than your average pub food. Very good choice of wines although they are on the pricey side. Very clean toilets which makes a nice change.

I've had my moans about The Hayhurst in the past few years but couldn't fault them today. Finlay welcomed me & my friend for coffee this morning at 10.30, he was friendly, chatty and obviously happy in his job. The coffees were lovely & tea...

The place itself is pleasant to sit in: light and airy and well decorated. There were two of us for lunch: a special treat, we thought, and the menu looked really good so that we found it difficult to choose. I had the quiche, which...

Couldn't have chosen better than here for our wedding anniversary meal. Very busy on a Monday evening which is surely a good sign. Shown swiftly to our booked table with a carnation and a candle glowing on it all adding to the charm of this...

Really excellent food but nearly nearly 50 minutes wait when it wasn't particularly busy. I love this popular pub/restaurant and prefer to consider this an exception. The staff are always friendly and helpful.

My husband and I went today for lunch I wasn't impressed mash was tasteless I nearly choked on the cabbage and kale and sausages were dry and skin was hard.

Sunday lunch was delicious however the cauliflower cheese wasn't rich and delicious and cheesy - it didn't even taste of cheese and for £4.95 extra for a tiny portion was a huge disappointment. Service was slow and staff kept on having to ask tables if...

Four of us visited for dinner. The pub was busy but not packed. Service was very friendly but super slow. (3 hours to have two courses). I ordered the cheese and onion pie. At £15 it wasn’t anywhere near worth the price. The pastry was...

Well run BP pub with an excellent management style evidenced in the way staff go about their business. Kedgeree for me and Steak Sandwich for her and followed by Mini Dessert with Coffee Choices. BP beer excellent and calmer ambiance at 5pm perfect.

We called in on a Tuesday lunchtime in January expecting the pub to be quite quiet. Much to our surprise it was packed. Despite this, a table was found for us and we enjoyed a really lovely lunch. A very high standard of both food...

Visited today in a party of 10 for a birthday lunch celebration. Everyone had wonderful food, portions were a little on the large size for main meals (which I had previous knowledge of) I went for a light bite this time and it really was...

Myself and my wife called in one lunchtime to enquire about booking a wake buffet for my recently departed Mum, we asked a waitress if we could see the manager. The Manager Steve walked past us taking two plates to a table, on his way...

Booked a table for a meal after my dad's funeral - we wanted somewhere we could sit down and eat, with a choice, as people were travelling a long way. The staff were very helpful and accomodating before the day. We were seated n a...

It’s a lovely place and staff are great. My experience of the food was, it should be better. I had the cheese, potato and onion pie. The pie itself was lovely and I would recommend it. It game with green veg that was cold. It...

Very friendly staff helpful at the bar. Disappointed when visited the ladies no hot water, I know there was snow but was the boiler not working? I tried every tap no hot water ran, trickle of cold water. Hopefully the kitchen staff had hot water.

Ben looked after us extremely welcoming, lovely manner so friendly, not rushed, he explained the different menus, 3 friends for lunch. Good menu not too large, mains around £13. it was busy we waited about 15 minutes after ordering which was fine would definitely recommend

The meal itself was excellent quality, every one of us enjoyed that much. The waitress did her best considering too. When we arrived we asked could the outside door be closed as there was a cold draught blowing through. The manager told us after we...

Went to the Hayhurst Arms for a family Christmas lunch. A real treat from my son and son-in-law. The food was fabulous and hot and the service was second to none very attentive. Would highly recommend 🥰

This restaurant provides and wi9de menu and excellent food. It always seems to be very busy what ever tome we arrive and most days you really do need to book. It is pricey compared to other nearby establishments but you can always expect quality. The...

We regularly visit for food, which generally is of a good standard and staff are always welcoming and friendly. We went for brunch with Santa this weekend and were quite disappointed. No atmosphere, staff told us they were not allowed to dress up or wear...

As always when we visit the Bostock Green campsite we visited the Hayhurst Arms for tea. The food was amazing. Would recommend it.

We went for lunch. Very friendly reception. Servcice could be improved. We were at a table out-of-the way and I had to call the wairess as she did not look in our direction. Food was very good. We'll be back.

Visited the venue when in the area visiting family. Lovely cosy surroundings, service was warm & friendly and with a smile and the food was excellent. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

Have visited the Hayhurst many times before and had very good food and service but this visit was very disappointing. I called to book at table for 3 people at 6.30pm and was told they only had 5pm or 8.15pm. We went for the 5pm...

Always loved the Hayhurst, been going for years… went in tonight without a booking as prepared to wait for a table as we have always done since it opened but was told this was not an option even though the pub was empty and lots...

I've always loved The Hayhurst, I've been coming here for years but unfortunately my last few visits have been a disappointment. All customers are herded down one area of the pub, I didn't realise until I went to the loo, half the pub was empty...

A very disappointing experience. The pub is set in a lovely location but it really was not what we had hoped for. I came to celebrate my 40th Birthday with family and the whole experience was dreadfully disappointing. A lot of items on the menu...

Visited the pub on the 18th September to request a table near to the entrance on the 22nd September for my 94 year old disabled mother who uses a walker,. Arrived on the 22nd at lunchtime at the correct time to find the table we...

We went here yesterday and had a wonderful meal outside in the sunshine. The service was really friendly and attentive and the food was great. This is one of my favorite Brunning and price pubs I've been to. The gardens really topped off a lovely...

Visited here with friends prior to holiday - good menu choice and staff very attentive. Food was good and served well, happy to recommend. Option for eating inside or out in attractive location.

As the Hayhurst Arms is somewhere I like to come regularly, I felt I should write a review after reading the drivel written by ‘Pauline O’ further down. This is a beautiful pub in an idyllic ‘country setting’ of course you will get wasps and...

A friend and I were having a drive out for the day and drove past this place and thought it looked really nice, so we decided to have lunch there and turned back. We were warmly welcomed and that welcome continued throughout our visit. All...

We had a very enjoyable meal and experience at this pub. We were served by Sally, who was very helpful and efficient. We particularly enjoyed the crispy baby squid, the lamb hash cake, and the lamb shoulder. Good menu - not cheap but reasonable value....

We went for a quiet meal on Tuesday. We were taken to our table, there were wasps flying about in the window. It was 4.30pm. My husband asked if there was anything that could be done above the wasps, he said he’d go and see....

⚡️Overall rating - 6/10 Overall the experience was boring but BEAUTIFUL! This pub came highly recommended for their main menu. Unfortunately their roast didn’t meet my expectations. A beautiful location for any Sunday afternoon drink in the sun. _______________________________ 🥩Meat - Beef 6/10 menu confirmed...

The food was amazing! We order the steak burger and chicken, ham & leek pie. I really enjoyed mine! The food was freshly cooked and hot. Only negative was the service. The waiter seemed slightly flustered, when asking for drinks we had to repeat ourselves...

Shocking service today on this of all days …. Booked for 6pm Fathers Day meal. No roast chicken … no roast beef …. Limited meal with multiple items now run out. Waitress rolling eyes …. Don’t mind paying for a good service but menu is...

A small wedding party of 10, we were able to sit in a quiet room with beautiful views. The service was excellent and the food amazing. The Bride and Groom eat here often and I’m glad I got to see why they chose the venue...

12 of us recently spent a Sunday afternoon at the Hayhurst Arms, and I can't recommend this place highly enough. We started with some champagne in the outside seating area first, overlooking the beautiful gardens, before moving inside for a Sunday dinner. I chose the...

My son and I both need to eat gluten free food and while stopping locally in my motorhome I treated him to a meal here. We were both pleasantly surprised at the extensive gluten free menu. The belly pork was amazing, the crispy chilli beef...

Excellent service from start to finish food excellent if one little niggle there was a terrible draft from the windows. Overall very good

Excellent as always Food is always good here, never have a bad meal. Good variety of dishes on the menu and there’s a good selection of wines and aperitifs. The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive

I dined here twice for Sunday lunch recently. It's part of the Brunning & Price chain the main strength of which is that when you enter any of their premises it's not at all apparent that they are part of a chain. They seem to...

My meal (lamb) was lovely but roast potatoes hard. Hubbys meal beef was tough and not pink as stated and his roast potatoes hard too. Dessert though was delicious cheesecake! So mixed feelings about this visit I’m afraid.

Had a wonderful meal st the Hayhurst. Food fantastic, service fantastic, super friendly and happy to have ate rather large dog dine with us. Will definitely be a first choice for us in the future. 😁😁

he suggested we opened a tab outside, then from that point the drinks kept flowing, great service, friendly and not too pushy for food, menus were placed on our table with the suggestion of some nibbles. Only came for drinks in the sun Menus were...

So we pulled up for a quick meal but we agreed with the kids they could play outside on the lovely playing field whilst we ordered some nibbles. The staff were super attentive serving drinks and nibbles outside and nothing was too much trouble. The...

We had a group of 22 for lunch and the organisation could hardly have been better. The liaison for the lunch was with Jake who certainly did all he could to make it a success. We are an elderly bunch and like getting together once...

The food was excellent quality as usual but the prices have gone up and the portion size down, the main meal was so small and had no vegetables which are a side order. The free tickets are still only the same value. Whilst the quality...

Pleasantly greeted on arrival and shown immediately to the table. Drinks order taken immediately and the drinks arrived promptly. We were told that the weekend specials that had been announced on Facebook were not available on Sunday which was a disappointment. We ordered bread to...

Visited tonight (Sun 13th March) my Wife had the cheese and onion pie & veg, I had the new portobello mushroom & halloumi burger - which was absolutely amazing! We eat and drink here often, the food and service are always of the highest standard,...

My son and his wife had lunch 2 weeks ago and were so impressed they asked me if I would like to join them for Sunday lunch just gone. The weather was atrocious, but on entering the pub it was bright , warm( from open...

The food and the drink is both exceptional and good value for money. Staff are attentive and well presented and very friendly.

We went to the Hayhurst on Saturday the portions were very small and the veg consisted of green beans ,lsliced leek and what looked like savoy cabbage ,we considered this very poor it should have included at least carrot and broccoli or cauliflower, very poor...

Visited with the family tonight. They managed to fit us in without a booking during an incredibly busy period. Despite how full it was the food came relatively quickly and was to an excellent standard. Staff were professional and friendly.

Love The Hayhurst. The food is served to a high standard and the very cosy atmosphere with roaring open fires is what makes us return again and again. The prices are reasonable and nothing is too much trouble for the friendly and obliging staff -...

The Food, service and ambiance was absolutely perfect. The staff were attentive and the food was tasty with an excellent range of choices.

We had a lovely meal - all the portions were of a good size and exceptionally tasty. I had belly pork to start followed by the steak burger, my wife had mushroom and barley arancini followed by steak and ale pudding. Neither of us had...

The food is always good, and service is excellent, from the initial welcome to the friendly farewell. An interesting range of starters, as well as a few classics if you’re not feeling adventurous, and the shredded beef salad was tasty and filling.

an excellent hot fresh, plentiful, breakfast served in lovely surroundings. Excellent place and huge portions! Top quality place!

My partner and I regularly visit The Hayhurst for dinner and although the main menu is small we have always thoroughly enjoyed ourselves so when we saw they were serving brunch we decided to give it a go. We went this morning, we had booked...

Absolutely brilliant experience. Staff very helpful and we noticed a few new additions to the menu! Open fires are a lovely addition too!

Our January visit, and what a visit it was! A warm welcome with cosy fires, a full and varied menu with lots of choice and variety. Friendly and informative staff who certainly knew their stuff! We are coming back on Sunday to try the Roast!...

The staff were superb! But the food especially the meat was dry both with the pheasant and the burger.

A lovely evening spent here to see in the new year. The food was amazing, I had the 'big daddy' burger, unbelieveable and they do espresso martinis now which was a lovely treat. When we booked we didn't realise they had a band so that...

Writing this on behalf of my daughter who is still poorly. Booking for Christmas day dinner with family. Paid well in advance, as required. Unfortunately, tested positive for Covid on Christmas eve. As the only family member testing positive and not previously mixing with the...

We visited here on the 19/12/21 as a get together with a friend for a Christmas meal. I ordered the turkey main as my main meal but was disappointed in the quality of food served. It felt like the majority of the food was cooked...

We went for our Christmas catch up with friends. 3 of us ordered the turkey dinner. I was extremely disappointed with the quality of the meal. The potatoes were hard and anemic and the turkey quite dry. Certainly not worth the £16.95. We ordered a...

Attended Hayhurst Arms for our works Christmas Function. We booked at least two months in advance. Turned up for our table at 6.30 and it wasn't ready so we were told to order drinks from the bar. I ordered a bottle of rose wine along...

A great family and friends visit to the hayhurst. Wonderful food, great service, great value for money. The staff were so helpful, we didn't feel rushed, and everyone enjoyed themselves. Well done, hayhurst staff, your wonderful efforts are greatly appreciated!!!!!

Food was very nice and service good. Very busy for a Monday but instead of using the whole pub, all the diners were sat in the same area. So no social distancing or ventilation and it was very warm.

What a wonderful evening. The choice on the menu was extensive and very appealing. The service was quick and very efficient. The atmosphere in the pub was so good and it was lovely and warm. Will definately look forward to our next visit.

I would highly recommend the hayhurts arm. Great location, Great food, excellent service, very friendly and helpful staff, I will definitely return

Ten out of ten, lovely Saturday lunch with family. Great good and couldn't fault the service. Thank you to all the staff.

Lots of 5* star reviews here so it must be us! Had lunch here which was well cooked and tasty, but £16.95 for fish pie without chips was excessive. Needless to say we didn’t bother with dessert.There are restaurants with more extensive menus where you...