Temple Cafe Bar in Mendip

Temple bar is an absolute gem. We popped in after mooring up in Northwich for the night on a canal boat break and Charlotte, the owner, was so welcoming. She talked us through all the beers on tap and told us her plan to make everything local. She introduced my husband to Salt Town Stout, a local Guinness alternative, and he's a complete convert! After a small taster, I've got to say, even as a wine drinker, I'd probably drink it too! If you have a dog, take them along; they're welcome in the bar area, with lots of treats and water bowls available for them. Our dog was spoiled by the other customers! Thank you for a lovely evening, Charlotte 😊

What a lovely place, staff are warm & welcoming. Coffee is one of the nicest in the area and well priced. I didn't eat, but seeing some of the dishes and clean plates, clearly the food goes down well! Looking forward to returning. Will definitely come for leisure in the near future.

Lovely Sunday roast. Friendly staff and atmosphere. Will definitely go again. There are too many coffee shops in northwich and this bar provides that gap. Somewhere to be able to sit with a coffee or beer and have a chat while watching the world go by while recovering from a bit of shopping.

Really good food, I had the bacon cheeseburger. Staff was very friendly and the wait wasn't to bad. It's also got a nice and cozy atmosphere also it's dog friendly! I thoroughly enjoyed my experience will definitely go again👍

Place has SO gone downhill since the original owners left. The Staff aren't welcoming. They were all Fumbling about. Totally disorganised.. It Took 35 mins to get our cocktails to us. (4 Mojitos and 1 limoncello) Mojitos wernt correct. No fresh lime or sugar in them. No sugar round the glass rim as it should be. Limoncello... no fresh lemons.. all tasted like soda water. And at a cost of £41! I don't mind paying over the odds prices for a decent cocktail but this was just atrocious today. Won't be back. Which is a shame because my previous reviews of this place have all been outstanding. Worst thing ever to happen to northwich this place allowing its stands to stoop to such LOW levels.

Dropped in for breakfast at what used to be a well-run place, with excellent food and service. Not anymore sadly. Under new management. The worst cappuccino I've ever had, no coffee in it, tasteless. Didn't wait for breakfast to arrive, put off by staff smoking in the kitchen. Awful. Avoid!!!!

Not our 1st time here, but very special made evn better.. We came here tonight to celebrate our engagement and this place is just Beautiful. The staff are all attentive, friendly and accomodating..The owners are all so special and all the staff are cleary VERY good at what they do. The surroundings are gorgeous, and the food is just WOW! The chef is clearly very talented. (They were testing new menus tonight so what we had may not be available again for some time so we wont cause controversy by describing what we ate but belive us.. it was all WOW!!! ) The food we had was totally Amazing (my partner had 3 deserts! The drinks were equally as good. Especialy The cocktails, literally, the BEST Mojito in the town!! We really enjoyed our visit. Every aspect of this hidden Gem is perfect. We will definatly retun time and time again. We cant praise Temple bar enough. Thank you all SO much. Much love x

Lovely cosy homely, staff are amazing, Keith and janey truly deserve every comment. I had the most amazing minestrone soup yesterday served with bread, absolutely delicious. Homemade.

The best broccoli Stilton soup I've eaten. Love Lovely atmosphere great place to sit and chill. Staff lovely

Had such an enjoyable evening at Temple Bar on Friday evening Keith and his team are so friendly and make you feel so welcome from the moment you walk through the door. Food and drinks are excellent quality and reasonably priced. Nicest croquettes I have ever had Service was spot on and always on hand to ensure never have an empty glass! Balance just right and very attentive The barman has such extensive knowledge on drinks and cocktails and very engaging Thoroughly enjoyable evening, well worth a visit When we have been in with our dog on separate occasions always spoilt and she even gets dog biscuits on a plate Keep up the good work Keith!

Couldn’t do enough to make Roy’s memorable day special. Decorated the bar, got balloons, sorted our cake and all the guests to sing when he arrived. 30 people had a great afternoon with good quality food and friendly efficient service. Thank you so much-we’ll definitely be coming back and so will our guests.

Both my partner and I dropped in on Saturday evening during the late summer, we were treated to a seat outside where we were able to people watch The service was extremely friendly and we were made to feel most welcome by the hosts Keith and Jayne I can highly recommend the food and the cocktails whilst watching the world go by. We will definitely be going back again, thank you.

A hidden gem in Northwich. The owners of the Temple Bar have created a warm and welcoming bar where nothing is too much trouble. Well priced food and a good menu, and no pressure to rush away afterwards. Highly recommended.

What a great place 😁Fabulous atmosphere and welcome. Not to mention the yummy food and mega cocktails. Feels like you are on holiday just watching the world go by. Not to be missed when visiting Northwich 🍹🍸

Keith is always an attentive host! I had the bacon Brie and cranberry panini and it was packed plenty of everything on it it was beautiful. Fab atmosphere and service by all the staff. We had cocktails and Prosecco there was plenty of choice for everyone who came! Always my first choice for breakfast too, love Temple Bar!!

Lovely food & drink, simply adore this place, it's one of the best for miles around. Keith and Janey are simply fantastic hosts - so welcoming and friendly with a great team of staff. See you again soon!

I live in Northwich, its a great town and Temple Cafe Bar is our favourite place! From the friendly welcome when you walk through the door to its amazing decor and even the creaky floorboards all give it a unique character! Lovely breakfasts with quality local ingredients, great meals and for a small bar they certainly stock a wide range of drinks! We meet here every Friday evening and love the friendly atmosphere in the bar, its not the cheapest but there's a Wetherspoons up the road if your only after a cheap night with no atmosphere!

I am a frequent visitor to Temple, always a lovely experience, from the staff to the menu. Neve had an issue, priced just right too!! Keep on doing what you are doing guys 😊😊

Lovely welcoming hosts, high quality cuisine and a really nice atmosphere. Would highly recommend for anyone passing through or living locally. What a find.

Not sure what has changed in the temple. Called in for a drink, all I can say is that I was served by a discourteous bar person charging £7.50 for a single G&T. Wouldn't mind but the lemon was dumped into my drink with his...

Beware. Coffee very expensive. Quality no better than average. There are many coffee shops in Northwich all of which provide quality coffee much cheaper.

Stopped here on the hottest day to literally just get some water and stayed for 5 hours!! The owner and the team are so friendly and welcoming. We were enjoying it that much that we convinced two friends to join us all the way from...

Nice spot to people watch while the family is shopping... BUT, while I don't mind paying a bit extra in a tourist area, this place is a blatant rip off...

Visited this cafe/pub today, brilliant place, run by a really friendly guy who didnt mind giving up his time to talk to us. Excellent food, we called in for a lunchtime snack and had the homemade soup. Brilliant with lots of croutons. Ca not recommend...

Visited for breakfast, and will definitely be back! Friendly staff, great coffee, excellently prepared food using quality ingredients. Great decor and music too. Top notch!

The owner has great attention to detail and will always go out of his way to offer the best experience. So friendly and comfortable offering gorgeous food! He really makes out visits there a special treat 😍

This is a really cosy, welcoming cafe bar on the High street in Northwich. We visit every Thursday evening because this is where Northwich Uke club gather weekly. What can I say? The decor is bright, quirky and interesting, the staff are helpful and accommodating...

What a wonderful quirky little place this is. The owner was so lovely and couldn't be more pleasant. The service was great and the food was fresh, beautifully cooked, generous and a good price. I use to be a chef so I can be particularly...

poor service and poor attitude waited 20 mins for 2 cocktails after 15 mins we went in to enquire and young barman said "we are busy" no apology or update on length of time yet to wait Once drinks were served I went to bar...

Fab small breakfast and good decaf coffee. Of everything on the plate the only item I’d change would be the mushrooms. Otherwise good sausage, bacon etc Friendly and accurate service. One of the best things about Northwich town centre.

Excellent steak, cooked to perfection, great service by the team, really nice local restaurant with good fines. Very good prices and overall really nice place.

The fish and chips were excellent, the place was spotless and welcoming, and the staff were really friendly, will be going back.

I called for breakfast wed am just superb so I booked a table for Friday eve after looking at the specials board looking forward to going again we were shown to our table and sat there for 10 or 15mins no service so went to...

Met up with family for lunch. Lovely friendly and smiley staff. Food was great and the place had a fantastic vibe. We'll worth trying.

We wanted a traditional English breakfast and initially couldn't find anywhere available in our normal haunts! Upon chancing onTemple we were delighted to find that they offered a reasonably priced breakfast menu. We had our fill which was hot but nothing to write home about...

I have been here three times now and, although the menu choice is fairly ordinary, the food served up is decent and I have nothing to complain about here. However, unfortunately on all three occasions, whilst the service was friendly enough, it was awfully slow...

We found ourselves in Northwich looking for lunch. Temple Cafe Bar was perfect. The service was efficient and friendly. The owner/manager (?) was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was honest and tasty, no frills. Good value and pleasant surroundings.

Came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. The staff were all really friendly and efficient. I had the small English breakfast and my partner had the Hunger Buster. The food was amazing and was the best breakfast I've had in a long time. The...

Brilliant atmosphere, very friendly staff. Our lunch was lovely - very reasonable prices and excellent service.

Had a Father's Day meal ordering from the breakfast menu. The staff were friendly and helpful with good service. The food was cooked to perfection and not oily.

Went to Temple Cafe today for a spot of breakfast and the food was absolutely amazing! I had a full monty breakfast and a pot of tea, definitely worth the money! We were served my Junior and he was on top of his game! We...

This little bar restaurant has a really lovely ethos and feel about it, from the decor to the friendly staff, everything is superb. Being able to go out after lockdown , this was just what I needed good food and good company. and service with...

Great to catch up with my friends, all very well socially spaced out... Keith and Janey were as hospitable as always... thank you x hope to see you again soon... once lockdown abaits

Pre 2021 Lockdown .Very organised and attentive staff Clean and Hygenic set up .Good food and drink menu .even for children .Brilliant atmosphere .