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Nº 909 in 1309 in Cheshire East

Nº 192 of 268 British in Cheshire East

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Visited for Fizz Friday. Great value for prosecco.

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Pam Leese . 2024-10-30

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Good local canalside pub. Excellent food.

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Janusz Pustówka . 2024-10-29

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Great pub, food, service and atmosphere... I'll be back.

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BRYAN JONES . 2024-10-27

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Went for Sunday lunch today for the first time. 3 Adults and 2 young children. The food was excellent and that was matched by the service. Very enjoyable.

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fleetwoodopener1 . 2024-10-27

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Food was fantastic, service was faultless and the pub is lovely! Great mix of tables to eat and bar area. Toilets smelt lovely and very clean!

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S R Morris . 2024-10-25

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Visited the cafe at the canalside plenty of seating available good choice of food and drinks

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Chris Pearson . 2024-10-13

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Very pleasant pub/restaurant in a lovely location. For an impromptu late lunch, I shared a chicken and bacon ciabatta plus chunky chips. Great value for money, and vert well prepared & presented.

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Anne Johnstone . 2024-10-12

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Didnt eat ,just had a drink ,lovely pub friendly lady behind the bar ,nice location right near yhe canal.

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Alan Davies . 2024-10-10

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The food is yummy with gluten free options. Sadly, GF bread was not available. Duck breast was so popular that it was sold out at around 1pm on Saturday. Staff are cheerful and polite.

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Lam Corinna . 2024-09-20

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Great pub in a lovely location alongside canal. Food and wine great and excellently priced. Staff friendly and attentive. Loved it and will be back.

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sue “SueHW” holgate williams . 2024-09-10

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Great hospitality as usual, feels like visiting old friends every time we arrive. One of the reasons we’re moving back to the area. Very dog friendly.

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Flintshire S . 2024-08-29

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Wonderfully friendly staff, brilliant food, fantastic atmosphere! Love coming here and I recommend if you're ever in town to try

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Traveler16100940729 . 2024-08-27

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We had a fantastic time at the BIG Lock, We booked for 7 pm for two people and a dog, The staff were brilliant and friendly from the start our dog "Jess" was pampered from the minute she got there, The food was delivered quickly and was delicious. Each course was not rushed, We even had a go at the Quiz We had salt and pepper chicken bites, Halloumi fries for starters, Fish and chips (regular) for main and sticky toffee pudding with cream, Biscoff cookie dough with icecream We will definitely be calling back next time in the area, Thank you to you all for making us welcome xx

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kevin w . 2024-08-21

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Had my daughter in law 30th birthday meal here last week absolutely love this place everything was prefect from the meet and great to the table service the staff definitely put in amazing Shift the food was fantastic nothing was never to much trouble definitely recommend will be back here very soon well done to all thank you. Mr G WALKER.

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Graham Walker . 2024-08-20

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Love this place. Slight issue with main but resolved immediately and then was delicious. Staff exceptional , kind , attentive and 5 ****** Would always recommend and will be definitely returning. Well done all xxxx

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elaine richards . 2024-08-18

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Called by too late to eat so ended up just having a quick pint. Big pub but lacks warmth or atmosphere. No real issues though just wouldn't make the effort to go back.

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MattwalesNorthWales . 2024-08-14

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Recently I came across this canal side pub my brother and myself thought we’d give it a try. As soon as we stepped in through the door we were made to feel welcome. All of the staff seemed happy and friendly, We were shown to a table and looked after. I had beef roast and my brother had a salt and pepper chicken burger he upgraded to American tots all of the food was delicious! since then we have been in multiple times. We are working our way through the menu. I would definitely recommend the big lock

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Bradley Cubley . 2024-08-10

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The main disappointing thing of this so-called Gastro pub are the prices. You live in Cheshire and you see pay Cheshire prices, but I won't visit it again .

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Robinson Crueso . 2024-08-08

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Staff very welcoming, polite and helpful. Our little dog was made most welcome, had lots of fuss which he enjoys. Could do with more choice for sandwiches, we did enjoy the tuna, and the fish ( a bit more fish as we shared and my half was minimal). Scenery pleasant with the canal and greenery. Watch the barges go up and down the canal through the locks, the kids love it and always intrigued and willing to learn.

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Diane . 2024-08-08

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Great view of the canal and barges passing by

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Beverley Langham . 2024-08-05

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Great place to eat or just go in for a pint staff are very welcoming dogs are welcome too.

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Chris Ratcliffe . 2024-08-04

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Fantastic service. Friendly atmosphere. Chrissy (the manager) is exceptional and so welcoming. Kelly also. Thank you for a fantastic experience once again 😊

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Sheri L . 2024-08-04

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Friendly staff and always good beer. Need to book a table on the weekend 👍🏻

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Paul Nelson . 2024-08-04

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Nice pub and waiters had a steak meal (sirloin) steak and everything cooked spot on, but the steak was very gristly. In fact chopped it up and gave it to a dog outside with owner, she enjoyed it, not the chefs fault the meal was cooked great just the steak he had to cook with,

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anthony bowers . 2024-07-31

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Nice place. Lovely place in fact. Food was varied, staff were helpful, dogs were catered for.

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MA HA . 2024-07-28

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Probably need to advise some of your staff about customer service skills.

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Dee Drozdowicz . 2024-07-26

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The atmosphere is extremely relaxed, and the food menu has something for any occasion, or appetite. Service is spot on and friendly. Views pleasant whilst dining.

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Kenny Gagon . 2024-07-19

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Lovely Sunday lunch. Our party of five had 2 Roast Dinners and 3 meals from the Sunday menu. Really attentive friendly staff. All our dishes arrived in good time, hot and we all really enjoyed our food 😊 We will return !

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Sue . 2024-07-15

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Lovely people working very hard to please. Thank you for the lovely friendly faces and the gorgeous food!

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Isabel Eden . 2024-07-12

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Staff were super friendly and helpful on a wet and miserable day. Great beer!

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Stuart Trow . 2024-07-11

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Great place and very dog friendly

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Heather Summers . 2024-07-01

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Going to keep this short and sweet but I’d highly recommend this place for food and drink. Staff very professional and friendly and fast service even when busy. Will be back again. Oh and dog friendly. Perfect👌

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Ross Boyd . 2024-06-30

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Very busy due to the boat festival, service was excellent but the food was poor, starters came out and they were served cold, pie looked reheated with tasteless mash and mushy peas. Won’t be visiting again

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Nicola Castelow . 2024-06-27

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Great food Great place enjoyed myself.

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Gwendoline Mappin . 2024-06-24

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Excellent food n drink. Always friendly, much needed after a five hour drive from Cornwall.

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Andrew Shufflebotham . 2024-06-17

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An excellent place to stop and rest, after negotiating the lock itself. There's a wide choice on both the food menu and the drinks choices 😋. It is a little more expensive than other locals, but well worth it for the view.

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David Knibb . 2024-06-07

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Very lovely staff, It was my dogs birthday the day before and my friend had mentioned this and a lovely member of staff (unfortunately didn’t get her name) came and gave her a pup-cup and some treats! So kind hearted and couldn’t recommend enough

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Lisa . 2024-06-06

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Excellent food and really friendly service. Nice pub all round.

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Simon Penny . 2024-05-27

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Sunday lunch with my wife. Fantastic food,nice pint and great service.,all at a good price We will definitely eat here again

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cheshiregooner . 2024-05-26

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Pretty standard pub but on the banks of a canal, which makes it nice. Got fish 'n' chips. Well done with perfect British style batter

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Andrea Saletti . 2024-05-23

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Fabulous place good food and drink at reasonable prices will be back.

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David Dodd . 2024-05-20

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Booked an overnight stay at a motel chain , couldn’t find an decent pub on doorstep phoned the BIG LOCK PUB , and from the phone call to finishing my meal service 10/10 , thank you ps we are going back for breakfast motel doesn’t do breakfast. , so well done the big lock middlewich ps the chicken smothered in maple syrup was excellent

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Kevan Bourne . 2024-05-18

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The venue is in a nice setting and staff were friendly, but unfortunately the food was pretty low quality, straight out the freezer, and pricey for what it was. Wouldn't recommend if going for food but for a drink it's great.

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Josh . 2024-05-17

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This is one of my favourite places in Middlewich, the food is always lovely, I've never had a bad meal from here, and the staff are very good and attentive. The only suggestion that I would have is at the end of a meal to ask how the bill is to be paid, don't just assume 1 person is going to pay for the whole bill, as it might like to be split, but otherwise perfect 👌

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Melissa Lovatt . 2024-05-17

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The food was amazing The staff were fantastic nothing to much trouble thankyou Kelly & Gill for looking after us

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Anne Carey . 2024-05-12

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Ticks all the boxes good food good service good location next too beautiful lock.

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Keith Thompson . 2024-05-09

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Absolutely fabulous place. Welcoming and warm, friendly environment. Dogs are spoilt and well looked after here. Management are so friendly and accommodating. Can't recommend enough!

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Sheri Lea-Spann . 2024-05-07

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Extremely polite and experienced staff which impressed me. Definitely would recommend for everyone as the food is amazing

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Clarence . 2024-05-07

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Great breakfast at the Little Lock - good quality coffee and the Eggs Benedict is delicious!

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Andy Keen . 2024-05-05

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Eating here two nights in a row as too lazy to cook on board :-) Can thoroughly recommend the Lamb. 4th May 2024

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Martyn Bailey . 2024-05-04

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I went with my friend and we had the sharing platter I could not fault the taste of the food but the food was served on a cold metal platter and cold plates which made the food go cold extremely quickly

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Beverley H . 2024-05-02

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Friendly staff in both the cafe and pub Full English serve while watching the Canal boats go by and the pub has a great menu and a good selection of beers on the bar

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Jason Hall . 2024-05-01

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Great spot to visit after a walk on the canal. Take a pint our onto the balcony and enjoy the narrow boards passing through. Good coffee shop fownstaitrs with separate seating as well. Modern, but classic ambience in both pub and cafe.

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Joy Reid . 2024-04-20

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Good food and beer at good prices. Friendly service.

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Martyn Smith . 2024-04-14

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Seems every time I go which ever beer I want its not available?? Excuses are...cellar problems, or it off, etc etc etc!!! Annoying.

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D Prince . 2024-04-12

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Brilliant service and lovely staff, marvellous food and brilliant atmosphere. Also very family friendly.

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Anthony Kilgallen . 2024-04-10

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I went to the little lock cafe by the canal side,where I had a full breakfast which was very nice with a nice drink of coffee, plus it was very reasonable on price,I would definitely go back again sometime in the future.

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Daniel Riley . 2024-04-08

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Found this place for a stop off meal on way up to Blackpool, loverly place for a meal and dog friendly, great food and excellent staff.

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Russell Wright . 2024-04-08

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Yum. That’s all I can say. I went in on Friday for my usual, Fish and Chips. The Tantalising Dish has consistently been my favourite for months now! The fish is delectably crispy and cooked beautifully while the chips remain at my side for a complimentary salty bite. Yum. Not only is the food delicious, it is always served by a friendly, smiling member of staff. 🙂 They always make my personal Fish and Chip Friday worthwhile. Also, don’t let me forget to mention the company of the local dogs that come in with other customers who are awesome🙂 #dogs #fishandchips #awesome

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big man lucy . 2024-04-02

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Ok nice location food not top noche

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Gary Hough . 2024-03-31

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Disappointing. The piece of fish was no more than a slither. The mashed potato was at least 5 or 6 times bigger than the fish. Definitely not worth £16.95 even at todays prices. The service was good.

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Jen J . 2024-03-30

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Food was reasonably except the piece of fish was exceptional small no bigger than a finger and s hugh amount of mashed potato. Certainly not value for money.

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Jennifer Jackson . 2024-03-30

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Great coffee and a lovely atmosphere. A bonus I can take in my little pooch 🥰

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Carmen Shaw . 2024-03-25

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What an amazing find….. Came to the Big Lock for Mothers Day after numerous recommendations and i am so happy I did. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel so welcome. The food was amazing (lamb shanks OMG) staff were so friendly too. Will definitely return 11/10 from us 👏👏👏

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Simon Lincoln . 2024-03-17

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Cracking little pub. Had a wonderful meal this afternoon. Really attentive staff who got the balance just right. Wonderful food too. The sea bass was stunning. Will definitely be back. Spot on

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Simon Senior . 2024-03-09

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The food Best I have tasted in a pub for a long time and home made chips 🍟

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Michael Woods . 2024-03-05

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Had a Sunday Roast with the family and the pigs and blankets (side dish) had a very undercooked and raw sausage within the bowl, the roast beef was very tough and the roast potatoes undercooked and basically raw in the middle. Would not recommend eating here.

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Matthew Edwards . 2024-03-04

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Came here on a whim and so glad we did! I was recommended the katsu chicken burger which was incredible and my mum had the pork belly - also incredible with the most amazing crackling. Lovely staff and great atmosphere ✨️

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Lorna Smedt . 2024-02-24

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Pie was full of meat and was delicious

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April Clark . 2024-02-21

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Fantastic, what a lovely place. Staff are so helpful and the food was excellent. Would be going back very soon

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Jennifer Waring . 2024-02-18

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A very cozy place, with delicious food and friendly service! I definitely recommend it and I will definitely come back 😊

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Artur Chrusciel . 2024-02-16

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Excellent food great atmosphere

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chris hunt . 2024-02-16

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Great place for pets and good pub grub

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Pieter Glanville . 2024-02-08

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Lovely environment nice coffee and treats, little lock coffee shop dog friendly.

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Jane Scarlett . 2024-02-07

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Enjoyed a very welcoming Burns nights at the big lock all the staff were friendly and helpful whilst the food was fantastic thanks for a very enjoyable evening meal will definitely be back. Thanks David

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David Phillips . 2024-01-25

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Great visit, lovely food, and very attentive staff but not being too bothersome. We had drinks and a two course meal. They were great when we said we wanted a gap between courses. Definitely will be visiting again.

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deborah Egerton . 2024-01-19

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Lovely food and comfy atmosphere

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Melissa Bloor . 2024-01-17

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Lovely place the food was spot on

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Mike Brown . 2024-01-15

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Food was lovely and staff were friendly 👍🏽

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Andrew Johnson . 2024-01-15

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Nice lunch with family. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food nicely presented and very tasty.

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Stephanie Williams . 2024-01-10

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First time in ages. Nice and welcoming. Good food, though our first choice was unavailable as chicken hadn't been delivered yet. However our 2nd choice was great. The sweets were a tad expensive but they were huge! Maybe next time, I'll ask for one and two spoons!It was very quiet when we went for lunch but it was quite early.

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Judy Parkin . 2023-12-23

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Can highly recommend the pork belly

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Alan Preston . 2023-12-23

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Only used the cafe, friendly, dogs welcome coffee, lovely, which was well earned after a canal walk

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Hilary Millar . 2023-12-17

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Always a great bar but the absolute best in summer. Amazing views of the lock. Great service, food and beers.

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Derek Murphy . 2023-12-06

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Friday night off our canal trip and moored nearby. Amazing food and good service. Reasonably priced for the quality of the food and the portion sizes. Would highly recommend

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Pam Floyd . 2023-12-01

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Was served by a delightful waitress😏 the most delicious fish and chips Good beer offer and great coffee The bill came to £19.85 A good year apparently Recommended

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Martin Kyte . 2023-11-29

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Excellent pub. Very warm and welcoming staff in a clean and cosy environment. Food and drink was excellent. We visited in winter but in summer the outside must be terrific, along the canal. Our daughter now lives in the area so we look forward to visiting again 😀

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Geoff Brown . 2023-11-26

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Roast dinner was incredible. Doggy dinner looked incredible and the dogs loved it. Kids meals were great, beer selection was great, cauliflower cheese was great. Overall will definitely be going again. Also great for a coffee and a walk down the canal

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Dan Pond . 2023-10-31

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Friendly staff good food and a decent selection of drinks👍

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Duncan Watkinson . 2023-10-26

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As a dutchman this was my first time going to an english pub. Although I had an oldschool pub in mind, The Big Lock pub didn't disappoint me. The interior is very nice, comfortable seats and sofas and the staff is hospitable.

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T.F. v. Dijk . 2023-10-22

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Came today to have look and see what it's like. As soon as we walked through the door the staff were welcoming and polite, nothing was too much trouble. The food was absolutely amazing and presented lovely, drinks were lovely. We will definitely be back for out family meal before Xmas. Already recommended to family and friends. Me, my mum and dad were very impressed. Thank you do much xxx

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donna simpson . 2023-10-21

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A great spot for lunch or dinner if you are on a canal boat holiday. Seems to be places to moor your boat safely. We were meeting for drinks, though I believe the food is good.

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Janet A . 2023-10-20

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Great place food good ,nice atmosphere friendly staff . Nice selections of beverages.

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Mark Jenkinson . 2023-10-19

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I really enjoyed my visit to The Big Lock Pub & Restaurant. The service was really good from the two waitresses and the atmosphere was really warm and inviting. The food was suitable for its setting. However, I do wish there were more adventurous options on the menu, as I honestly did struggle to choose something, so I played it safe with a steak. The steak was cooked perfectly to how I asked. However, I do wish the cut was a little thicker. The chips and beef gravy for me were a big let down as the chips were not crispy, and the beef gravy tasted like an OXO cube in water. I would love to return, and I think I would. Hopefully, there are some new menu items that would be more appealing for me the next time.

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Bob JOE . 2023-10-19

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Food was nice, just ok. Staff were lovely. Really enjoyed the live singer. The pub as a whole had a really good vibe.

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Farrah Oliver . 2023-10-14

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Not eaten here yet. But can aways get a good pint

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Diane McNay . 2023-10-10

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Lovely meal, friendly and helpful service

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Jo Finn . 2023-10-08

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Decent pub food, great place in the summer to sit on the veranda and have a bite with a drink. I will say it was very cold in the pub, and did spoil our enjoyment of lunch as we were rushing to get out and in the car for a warm.

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Robert Taylor . 2023-09-27

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We moored outside on the canal. We stopped on way back through because we had such a good meal the first visit. Both visits were Incredible. Service Is top notch from moment you walk in the door to moment you leave. Very attention tive staff but not overtook. Food was just Incredible. Steak pie was beautiful Cocktails were super as well. Very well made. Brownie was scrumptious. The detail in the service and food made it a very memorable visit.

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Suzie Wakefield . 2023-09-23

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It’s the first time that I’ve been here and with my family 19/09/23 and it was my birthday. We were greeted by some lovely people with very friendly dogs that were so excited to see us. A lovely lady with amazing piercings ( I didn’t catch her name) came over and gave us some menus and showed us to our our table. A few minutes later she came and asked us if we had decided on what we wanted to eat but we hadn’t so she asked if we would like some drinks. We said we would but we hadn’t made our minds up and she said it’s okay I will come back. She returned a little while later and we ordered some. After about 10 mins later she came back with our drinks (with another nice lady) and took our food order which we had questions about and she confidently answered all of them. We didn’t have to wait long for our food to arrive and it was amazing! Another lady came and asked us if everything was okay and it was. The lady with the great piercings was really nice patient and very helpful. I will definitely be going back!.

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Tracey Holden . 2023-09-20

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