The Aviator in Stockport

Our first visit to The Aviator, a fairly new build, clean, bright and welcoming. The car park was well lit, if a little compact, however a further parking area is under construction. There is outside seating/tables and a children's play area, secure from cars etc. We went for our meal at 5pm. The Aviator has both Pub and Restaurant areas, with plenty of space. A log fire was lit by the staff, adding significantly to the ambiance and feel of the restaurant area we were in. Washroom facilities: For those with limited mobility, the facilities are on the ground floor. For others they were on the first floor, accessed via a staircase. The facilities were clean, well maintained and fully available. On arrival the place was fairly quiet with good seating selection. Access appeared to be good for all users. Service was very good, accurate and fully met our needs. Food was very tasty, with good portion size and choice. All in all, we got what we paid for and throughly enjoyed it. We would definetly go back. 😋

We stopped off here before the firework display across the road, we were received with a friendly smile and promptly served at the bar. We decided on some small plates of food with our drinks, we were served after a short while, the food was excellent, it perfectly suited with our drinks selection. Upon our departure a friendly member of staff thanked us for our visit and said please call again. We were thoroughly pleased with our visit and will definitely be returning soon.

Disappointing, very disappointing. The latte I ordered was lukewarm and flavourless at best, the food was delayed due to issues with sending our order to the kitchen and the meals themselves were bland and overpriced for what they were. For a restaurant in the area it's in it leaves a lot to the imagination.

Great place, food, staff & atmosphere.

We came here on Sunday group of 9 adults and a 2 year old fantastic menu the portions were huge and the drink selection was amazing the choice for children is better than alot of place the ambience the atmosphere the staff were second to none it was my birthday and they couldn't do enough for us and will be back soon big 5 out of 5 guys well done team effort 😀

Good place and good food for relax.

The service was great and the food was good. Lovely addition to the area and a fabulous pint, too, I believe. Lunch can get very busy but the staff were great and found us somewhere to sit and eat

The best cheese and onion pie I have ever had! Lovely place , highly recommend.

Great pub for a pint and a meal. Good service, great food and reasonable prices. Highly recommended.

A nice enough pub and nice food but missing that 'something' special

Excellent service from the happy friendly staff from moment we walked in. Food came promptly, well presented. Nice healthy portions. Very clean with a new feel. Families with children, date night or just a drink.

We won a competition for a meal for 4 here and the food was absolutely delicious and the staff are so friendly. Would 100% recommend 👏

Lovely place, great food and service was excellent. Will definitely be returning.

We love The Aviator! The staff are always friendly and engaging. The food and drinks are top notch...not what you'd expect from a "pub". The service is always fast and accurate. I can not recommend this pub enough!

I wanted to unwind at this pub after a long day at work on a Sunday afternoon, me and my boss went into the pub and was immediately discriminated against upon walking in, as we where told that there is no work wear aloud at this pub. Never have we ever been made to feel like we didn't belong somewhere due to being in work gear. The work gear that we wearing was not dirty and as far as I'm aware this goes completely against the equity act 2010, we are not impressed that we where made to feel like we where dirt under someone's shoe and it is safe to say that we will never be coming back here again.

Fabulous food and services as always. Great vegetarian choices. Jo and Sarah were so helpful and kind again agin. We’re all back again next Thursday. It’s the highlight of our week. 10/10

Nothing special, forgot salad with steaks, beef and ale pie salty and inedible, table booked for 9 people but only 7 made it which was still a squash, round of drinks some missing, asked for bill twice before it came, wouldn't rush back for all of above

Less than average. Food nothing spectacularly- forgot to bring salad with steaks, beef and ale pie too salty and inedible, had to ask for bill twice before receiving. For price and atmosphere there are nicer places to eat. Won't be rushing back any time soon.

Great food, helpful friendly staff. Very enjoyable lunch

Not quite a pub, not quite a restaurant. Odd atmosphere. All hard surfaces, so the dining area had the acoustics of a k-hole. Staff were efficient and swift, as you would wish a medical professional to be. We had the steak pie. it was fine, but also odd. If you like food that's better as an instagram post than a meal, you'll probably enjoy it. This is a JW Lees chain joint so I'm guessing it's probably a central kitchen somewhere that cooks most of this, freezes it, ships it out, and someone's defrosting x number of portions every morning based on the forecasts from head office. Which is fine I suppose, but for £17 for a main course I'd expect something better than an elevated ready meal. Not recommended for ensouled beings. [edited to add this, based on reply from management] Fair cop then, perhaps the pub half is brilliant. I can't comment on that because the choice wasn't made obvious, so we followed the only offer we received, which was to sit in the restaurant. However, if the values of JW Lees include seventeen quid for a slice of thawed out steak pie, eaten while sat in what feels for all the world like an old victorian underground public toilet, then maybe JW Lees values just aren't for me. Or for many other people of a "certain persuasion", judging by the numerous reviews you have which mention being turned away for wearing workwear. Don't worry yourselves: we shan't be bothering you again. I hope the Cheshire Set are spending enough to keep your freezer doors flapping for many years to come :)

Well, what can I say. Positives: Good sized car park and staff were attentive. The rest of it: I ordered the Steak and Ale Pie which clocked in at a ridiculous price of nigh on £17. The pie filling that should be oozing and glistening was crusted and dry at the sides, obviously flash heated from frozen in a Merrychef. Tasted more of ale than steak. It was just about edible, but not at all enjoyable. Overpriced Wetherspoons fodder at best. The atmosphere of the venue was strange too, the restaurant side was all bunched together, horrible acoustics due to the lack of soft furnishing, not a nice place to be at peak times. All while the pub side was deserted. Poorly thought out. Through its pricing, its swanky decor and its locale: given the experience I had - I felt I'd been lied to. Lower your prices or increase your quality. It's a place for people with too much money and no idea about food. If all you eat at home are M&S microwave meals and don't worry about how much money you're spending, I suppose it's fine. But it's obviously not for the working person with an interest in good food. tl;dr: If you're deaf and have no taste buds or soul for that matter, you'll love this place. If not avoid and go to an independent place nearby. Judging by the punitive, childish and pretentious responses I've seen to other reviews I'm not expecting a constructive reply. Serving naff food is fine if you price it accordingly... just saying guys

Beautiful meal combined with excellent friendly service. Highly recommend 👌

Food was very nice but would have been better if served on a hot plate. Schoolboy error.

Our first time at The Aviator and we can't fault it. Excellent food and service. Ben was extremely nice and helpful. The meal was delicious and we will definately be back. Thank you.

Top quality food, piping hot and professional service. Would definitely recommend to anybody

Attended the aviator for a birthday. Great value and excellent service. I would highly recommend the place very clean and tidy too

Fabulous meal with my cousin. Beef absolutely melted in the mouth. Lovely relaxing atmosphere. Dessert & tea after. Amazing 👏 keep the standards up we will definitely return & give good recommendations to others 😊 Marie & Trisha

Excellent. Will definitely be back.

Called in last night for a quick meal out with my husband. Absolutely could not fault anything about it. The service the food the atmosphere 5 stars

Popped in for a little treat on a Monday. A nice atmosphere very quiet for a weekday. They have offers on for two or three courses . Great price and a good choice of good. Service was very good , our server Sarah was very pleasant and attentive . Food is excellent, we chose the Steak option which was lovely. And the sticky toffee pudding is superb. Highly recommend a visit to this lovely place

So many interruptions by staff during the meal to take an odd empty glass off the table. Felt like a fast food place.

Great service and good highly recommended

Excellent service, attentive staff and relaxing atmosphere. Food was very good. Will definitely be returning.

Ate and drank here a number of times as my daughter lives locally,food is awesome, ambiance is what you want from an establishment like this,and the Guinness is to die for!!

We visit the Aviator regularly never have we had bad service until yesterday. It started with the barman not knowing what Rose prosecco was and unable to find anything on the till. The main meal came out quickly and was lovely, desert however took over half an hour when we queried we were told there was a backlog in the kitchen. The waitress cleared empty glasses never asked if we wanted another drink another waitress come over to reset the table again never asked if we wanted another drink. Most staff just standing around polishing cutlery. Eventually got the attention of a waitress who asked for a drink she advised she would be with us in a minute and never returned 🙄. We asked for the bill the same waitress who had left us with no drinks and never returned when she said she would asked if we wanted change!!!!!!! Clearly your way of gaining a tip. I find this extremely rude when you are aware the wait for dessert was long and that you never returned with drinks. Staff seem to have changed we recognised one waitress who is always amazing. Service needs sorting we were not the only ones left sat waiting for an unreasonable amount of time. Had it been busy I may have understood.

The food was very well presented and cooked. The service cannot be improved upon. And it is worth a visit just to use the toilets.

The Aviator Pub has certainly made a lasting impression with its delightful ambiance and top-notch service. My recent visit was marked by a culinary experience that stood out in several ways. Food Quality: The highlight of my visit was the roast beef ciabatta. The beef was remarkably tender, embodying a melt-in-the-mouth quality that is often hard to achieve. The accompanying pot of gravy added a rich, flavorful dimension, perfectly complementing the beef. The fries were crispy and evidently fresh, a testament to the kitchen's commitment to quality. Service: The staff at The Aviator were exceptionally accommodating, ensuring that all my needs were met with a smile. Their attentiveness significantly enhanced the dining experience, making me feel well taken care of. Atmosphere: Despite the pub being very busy, the atmosphere remained welcoming and energetic. It's clear that The Aviator is a popular spot, which speaks volumes about its reputation and the satisfaction of its patrons. Overall Experience: The combination of delicious food, excellent service, and a vibrant atmosphere makes The Aviator a standout choice. While the busyness might be a minor inconvenience for some, it's a small price to pay for such a delightful experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a hearty meal in a friendly and bustling environment.

Great breakfast. Freshly cooked. Always friendly and welcoming.

Our 1st visit today and it did not disappoint,we opted for the Sunday sharer for 2 people and wow,it was really nice and you get more than enough,definitely worth the money and with proper homemade Yorkshire puddings.The staff were nice and friendly and just a lovely establishment,we will definitely be back.

Food was great and great service from staff. Would recommend the Aviator to friends and family

We take an elderly lady out once a week for lunch she is not a big eater so normally choose something of light lunch menu or childrens never had any problems at the Pointing Dog Were told she couldn't have a prawn cocktail as that was part of the two or three course light lunch menu and would need to have a main aswell we were also ordering mains ect from other menu for ourselves we paid for the coffee and left that probably £60 you missed out on and no return visit

Absolutely outrageous encounter for my 1st time been wanting to come to this pub for a while so thought I'd bring my two mates in with me we all saying how nice it was as we pulled in can't wait for a nice pint walked in at 2.30pm Friday afternoon to be greated by the rudest old man with glasses playing front of house in a pub and he said no work wear in here so we said we will sit out side thinking I understand people eating inside and it was quite empty outside... Oh no he responded rudely again no work gear so I said what if I take my hi viz off because that's was his issue and he said rudely again no work wear means no work wear with my hi viz off I looked liked could been hiking he was lucky to not get a slap he was just a rude old fake pretentious man question is would he turn away a Dr in there scrubs probably not and also there's not even a sign upon entering saying this unless its a small sign that no one sees my misses has already posted all over social media about this and I've just checked on website dogs are allowed that smell carry fleas bark poo on floors but not a working paying man is this for real

Great location, lovely outdoor seating area, we like to go for a bike ride on a sunny day and drop in for lunch. Service always excellent food tasty esp the Sunday lunches, super clean and good atmosphere.

Nice pub with a good selection of standard pub food. Service is very friendly. Great place for lunch if you are planning a visit to the aviation museum nearby.

It Seems this public house is very selective of their clientele they don't serve anyone wearing workwear I mean I would understand it if they were upto their knees in mud. But to turn a technician away because they are wearing clean workpants is just discriminatory in my opinion. Let's hope the coffe machine doesn't need a repair. And to think 2 generations of my family worked and built planes at woodford aerodrome. Won't be returning to this snobby place

Is seems that they only allow gentlemen in work wear to fix things within the pub but do not allow them to have a quiet pint in there, absolute shambles of a place, discrimination at it's finest, all the best 👍

Absolutely perfect for a light lunch. Couldn’t fault it.

I recently had a fantastic first visit to The Aviator on a peaceful Monday afternoon with my Auntie and Grandma. The staff, particularly Sarah and Ian, were incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was a real highlight. My Sriracha Tofu burger was outstanding - a massive and flavourful Tofu block nestled in delicious sourdough buns. For dessert, I had the lovely Rich Chocolate Brownie with White Chocolate Ice Cream, which contained delicious hidden white chocolate chunks, and drizzled with rich chocolate sauce. Needless to say, The Aviator was amazing! I can't wait to return to the pub to try the Cheese and Onion Pie and Sticky Toffee Pudding. Hopefully we can try the outdoor seating once the weather improves!

nice venue good service. overpriced for portions received especially the measly citrus tart offering served up for desert certainly not a full stomach after a 3 course meal.

Visited with 3 others for luncheon on a Saturday at around noon. Booked as unsure how busy it would be as open from 830am for breakfasts. Booking communication is great . Not busy on our arrival, but filled quickly. Very tasty food , lovely restaurant decor, light, bright relaxing & well designed with a large pleasantly laid out patio area for sunny days. Sadly, this was not one of those 😪. Very friendly , cheerful & attentive staff, excellent service , reasonably priced menu with varied choices , especially liked the bite sized dessert & hot drink options. Three cheese pie was splendiferous!! Also, note worthy was the large side salad I got to replace thick cut chips, on request. Elsewhere my experience is one usually just gets a tiny salad garnish if replacing chips. Higher end JWLees pub, Overall I would recommend it & I will visit again . However, as it is a JWLees brand eatery, it is sadly out of step with other large restaurants/ Pub chains as it does not give a wee thankyou to emergency service staff as it does not give the Bluelight Card Discount. 😱.

Situated close to the airport this is a lovely venue and on the day of our visit quite busy. Menu is varied and there is something for everyone. We'll worth a visit.

Popped in for some drinks and sat outside. Loads of seating to choose from Nice friendly staff Very clean inside

Aviator is very nice, but I feel it is a gastro pub, more relevant for people wanting to eat than a pub to go for a drink, the atmosphere is lacking. The staff are friendly and the pub is very clean.

Popped in here for tea after visiting the Woodford Aerodrome. Very nice pub with inside and outside eating. Warm and welcoming staff very friendly. Food was amazing and arrived in a timely manner after ordering. Will definitely pop in next time I'm in the area.

First visit on a recommendation from a friend. Could not fault anything

Lovely spot...came to give it the once over before booking a birthday. Recommended by my great friend Sarah

J W Lee's Are a fantastic outfit. Always get a nice meal and top Beer. Well done !

Visited the Aviator for lunch with a friend. The tower burger is delicious and is a very decent portion size. The service was brilliant and you are made to feel welcome and warm in this lovely pub. Would recommend visiting this lovely place. We were greeted by a chirpy, smiley, positive server who was more than happy to seat us having not booked in advance. Great customer service with a smile 👍 This pub is definitely child friendly as midway through our meal it got rowdy and became quite loud with families and children entering the establishment and sitting nearby.

Great food, good value and excellent staff.

Great atmosphere, staff and company

Nice Pub. Worth to come over to have a drink. Will try food next time.Toilet was horrible horrible smell.

They have a great lunch deal, with quite a bit of choice. Good service. Nice interior.

Took our autistic daughter here for birthday tea.We ordered immediately having already reviewed the menu online. We sat with our drinks waiting. No one was eating when we arrived, a group were just paying and leaving. Three more sets of people with children arrived and ordered. All received their food. We had waited almost an hour and we suspected we had been over looked. As the pub wasn't busy we would have expected the staff to come over and explain why we were still waiting. Having never visited this pub before we weren't sure what a usual wait would be for our order. When questioned the staff had to admit our order had not been processed. They offered to expedite the order and give the drinks on the house. This wasn’t an option for us with our SEN daughter. We left without finishing our drinks. We usually favour the Butley Ash and wish we had on this occasion.

Came at lunchtime on Sunday. Plenty of space outside, weather good! Ordered a fish and chips and a roast meal with cheese and biscuits shared to follow. All very good. The fish and chips was especially good. Sometimes fish and chips from a pub is not the best. Parking easy with disabled spaces and EV chargers. Excellent all round.

What a lovely, friendly welcome. The staff were lovely and the service outstanding. We enjoyed a light lunch, but look forward to going for an evening meal there very soon.

The fish and chips were fantastic and great value for money, I was a bit disappointed in the dessert menu.

We were served by max and Jess today. I believe it was his first order being new. Great additions to the team. They were both very polite and attentive.

Came for a pub lunch for my mums birthday, there was 10 of us ( 3 children) and everyone thoroughly the food! Service was amazing, and the staff even came out with the cake to sing my mum a personalised happy birthday with her name! Really appreciated all the effort from the staff, and the Steak and Ale pie was divine!

Nice food well presented and served with a smile. Eight of us dropped in for a birthday lunch and were made very welcome. We ranged from 4 to 76 and all of us enjoyed it. Lovely menu with something for everyone.

Great pub, great food, great value!

This is my favourite pub In my local area.It has a great menu, attentive staff and a bubbly atmosphere ❤️

Nice venue but very average food and overpriced. Took our grandson there for tea, he had the chicken in a bucket, his chips were cold. We asked for a lemonade for him ( he’s only 6 ) and they brought him a large PINT of lemonade, when I questioned this and said it’s for a child the girl said that’s how it’s comes which is ridiculous as I had a lime and soda which was served in a half pint glass. The two starters two duck spring rolls with a tiny bit of salad garnish and a dip was very overpriced at £8.99 each. Certainly not value for money. Also the young waiter was clearing our table when we hadn’t finished. We won’t be returning.

Wonderful atmosphere and good food.

They were able to accommodate us (a group of 10) at a really short notice. We got the table outside on the side, relaxed and enjoyed our food! The service was amazing and we couldn't fault the food! One slight recommendation would be to expand the vegetarian/vegan options.

A very nice new pub, great food, places to sit outside. Love it

Sorry very noisy food not the best roast potatoes looked burnt not an exciting looking meal for sea bass sorryv2 say..would not order again

The woman behind the bar whome I believe to be the manager was serving with a constant judgemental look on her face with a rude expression of disgust she also ID’ed me for a coke at 6pm In the day which was also odd the other staff were decent however this woman spoils the atmosphere and makes it feel a u welcoming and unfriendly place

One of my fave pubs. Love the atmosphere. Staff are great and food bloody yummy. The kids also like it here so that's a bonus.

Lovely Ian (renamed Liam)looked after us & the lunch special steak was great!

Top quality pub food, fast service and reasonably priced!

Warm friendly welcome, great food and professional, attentive service. The pie & chicken from the early menu were both great. We’ve been a few times & they seem to have a good steady crowd. A very nice relaxed atmosphere and a much enjoyed Monday lunch Thankyou & welldone all.

Everything was excellent, the staff were super friendly and helpful, the food was delicious

Very disappointed, the food was lukewarm, I sent the soup back as it wasn’t great, the second course was marginally better, but still not hot enough.

Absolutely love this place, every time we come from Arizona to Manchester we have as many dinners here as we can fit in. The owner/Landlord is so awesome and runs a great place. Everything on the menu is delicious, the fish and chips are amazing, And the desserts are to die for. If you are anywhere close to the aviator, you need to stop in and have a great experience.

The Sunday lunch was delicious, the turkey was cooked to perfection. The bottomless Yorkshire puddings and gravy are an added bonus. The staff are, as always, extremely friendly, efficient and attentive. There’s a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend a visit!

Having been to the Aviator for 3 Sunday lunches and loved each one I went with a friend mid week and had the pitchers which itself was delicious. But the crackling oh dear serve the dish without it. A cooked seperately” piece of polystyrene concoction with absolutely no taste. It also reminded me of a rice biscuit, please do traditional crackling.

We were in a party of just over 30 people. Good job we had booked as I think there was only spare seat left. The food and staff were excellent. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to going again.

Very nicely fitted out new establishment, plenty of separate areas and tables nicely spaced in the main dining area. Was busy for a Monday lunch time. Two good menus to choose from, food was nice, not exceptional but then it’s not at exceptional prices. Plenty of very pleasant staff who were very friendly. Overall a good experience and would certainly go again.

Great place. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming to us and our kids. The food is lovely too. We will definitely be back!

Kudos to Sarah, Ben and the Team. Another wonderful experience for our extended family. All questions welcome. Dietary and accessibility needs met - and no problem at all. Plus possibly the best fish and chips in Cheshire. Light fluffy batter, tasty chips and fish was delicious. The whole team are brilliant, but Sarah was champion. Thank you.

Kudos to Sarah, Ben and the Team. Another wonderful experience for our extended family. All questions welcome. Dietary and accessibility needs met - and no problem at all. Plus possibly the best fish and chips in Cheshire. Light fluffy batter, tasty chips and fish was delicious. The whole team are brilliant, but Sarah was champion. Thank you.

Following our last visit for breakfast which did not go well we were offered breakfast on the house which resolved our complaints. Got 2 full English and everything was piping hot, spreadable butter and good bloomer bread so overall a huge improvement. Well done!

We went for a family breakfast this morning. The family had full English breakfasts and my daughter and I had the vegan option. So good to have choices being veggie. Very tasty, lovely service and very helpful staff

Drop by this lovely pub today for breakfast !! Extremely accommodating, professional & attentive!! As I customer service assessor the staff are 10 - 10 !! Breakfast was lovely to meeting our requests

We hadn’t booked for lunch, however, we were directed by the helpful older gentleman to a higher table which was fine. It was busy so probably best to book! Staff efficient & very friendly & the food was enjoyable. We would recommend it. Tasty

I meet two friends for lunch every two weeks at The Aviator and enjoy the food and ambience. The staff are very friendly and we are well looked after. I can thoroughly recommend the lunch menu The fish pie is particularly delicious .

Our second visit for lunch but not our last. Staff are very friendly and efficient. Food very good with a decent choice. Great atmosphere

We hadn't booked because we were unable to book via the website we were put in the bar area .which is fine . Help yourself to cutlery and pay up front. Prices are the same as the restaurant even though it's more or less self service. Welcome at the front desk by the older gentleman perhaps it's normal for him to be rude and abrupt. Shame really because the rest of the staff are lovely. My food wasn't anything special either . Too much tasteless mayonnaise and a price of overcooked chicken .

Excellent food, service and atmosphere for our family meal for 22 people. Despite the pub being very busy we had excellent service.

Lovely place and brilliant food