New Market Deli in Tameside

My husband and myself went for a birthday drink today, deliberately after 2pm in order to avoid the lunchtime dining rush. On arrival we were told that, if we weren't dining, we would have to sit at the 'high tables' in the middle of the room even though there were plenty of other tables available. I am 5'2" and have always struggled to get onto those ridiculously high stools so we decided to leave and go elsewhere, where we were welcomed and allowed to sit where we wished. Incidentally, it is my husband's 75th birthday and we are both pensioners. It was embarrassing and a shocking way to treat customers.

My go to for breakfast when I’m in Shaw. Lovely, friendly staff, good coffee and a great range of breakfast options. From a full English to great breakfast sandwiches at a good price. They also do locally made muffins and to die for cream cakes. Well worth a visit.

The food was adequate, rather than outstanding.

There really is very little to fault. It was a very well presented location, inside and out. It was reassuringly busy, but no wait required to get a table for a walk-in. Staff were friendly and presentable. Carvery price was reasonable and there was a wide selection to choose from, both meat and veg. Food was well cooked and hot. The location right next to the tram line was a pleasant surprise for the enthusiast, but no disruptive or noisy. Even the fairly busy road didn't impact the ambiance. The place well deserves 5 stars, but if I had to find something to comment on... Consistency of server would have probably made it easier on the staff. Two different servers tried to take our drinks order and I think we had three different servers total. Didn't spoil the experience at all and probably an easy fix. 😊 Getting out of the car park took a moment too - traffic lights right next tot the exit and traffic feeding from the left mean that, at busy times, you are relying on goodwill of other road users. Less of an easy fix, but I'd still happily eat here again. Thank you, Sheldon Arms! 🍽

Food service isn’t great at all. Don’t bring you a knife & fork out with your meal. If you order separately on the same table whoever orders first will have eaten their food before anyone else’s order comes out. Unfortunately I’m not impressed & it’s all frozen food