The Castle Inn in Cheshire East

Went with 4 friends who were down from Manchester. Everything was perfect. Service really good and we will definitely be going again

Came in for dinner, I had the cheese and onion pie which was a massive portion that I thoroughly enjoyed. My husband opted for the lasagne, he thought he was being boring when he ordered it but was pleasantly pleased with his selection, flavour and generous amount of cheese blew him away. As always, I made room for dessert, cheesecake of the day was the Baileys Cheesecake and I regret not ordering another one. Overall food was a 12/10 and so reasonably priced, could not complain. Great service too, learnt from the waiter who served us that there’s a new head chef Jacob and all I can say is what a fantastic start and well done on the food options. I am a picky eater and there’s normally 1 or 2 I like on the menu whenever we eat out but I did not feel limited at all at the castle inn. Will be gladly returning again!

Me and my fiancé stopped off for a bite to eat after our walk and I tried the new buttermilk chicken curry. It was honestly the best I’ve ever tasted - they do have some great chefs! I’m looking forward to trying the new beef bourguignon next time !

we arrived promptly but had to wait 35 mins for our food. me crispy beef salad 14.95 and hubby gammon steak. 15.95.we ate and the food was ok apart from the gammon steak which was too salty. The desserts were 7.95 each which seemed outrageous. An ordinary meal at an extraordinary price.

We were regular customers at The Roaring Meg and really highly rated the roast dinners over the years. Now at The Castle, the prices are higher, portions lower, and selection of vegetables and little additions to the roast are far fewer. No stuffing on today's roast, the tiniest portion of vegetables, and on complaining, the jolly waiter just walked away disinterested and said the portion size was correct. We ordered more vegetables for the table, and we were then told when I told the nicer waitress that I felt disappointed by the plates of food that the extra vegetables and gravy were free. There is nothing that stated this on the menu as the charge says £3.50 for extra vegetables, and the male server didn't inform us of this either. I've attached a photo of the entire portion of vegetables which I initially received on my plate. Very disappointing.

Now having visited a few times I feel I can say that the 5star review is thoroughly deserved. The food, staff and the place itself are well worth a visit. The Crispy Chili Beef is one is one of the best I’ve had in 30 plus years, the Sunday roasts great and a superb choice of Gluten Free dishes including the fish and chips.

The food is amazing and there is great atmosphere. We were made to feel very welcome and will definitely be back. What a beautiful family pub in beautiful countryside.

Absolutely fantastic service and lovely food. It’s definitely worth a visit we will be back too. The atmosphere was perfect the staff very helpful. Toilets were spotless and fully stocked. Sorry but can’t find a fault

Best Sunday roast in congleton, the young man who served us was knowledgeable about gluten free which is a refreshing change, good size portions would definitely recommend thank you for a lovely meal

Visited on weekend evening and enjoyed an excellent selection from menu with good service in pleasant surroudings. Will visit again soon.

Went on Mother's Day for lunch, nothing was too much trouble, lovely friendly, but professional staff. Food was lovely with an excellent choice of gluten free. The first time I have ever had lunch out and been able to have Yorkshire puddings !!! Will definitely be returning.

Blown away by the food here. Recently reopened with new management, we thought we would give it a try; everyone was really impressed. This was the first time I have thought 'Wow' when starting the meal for a very long time. I had the Lamb Henry and it was perfect. The mash which I think had a tiny amount of spring onion in and garlic was equally as good. Service was great and two great ales on, 6X and Timothy Taylors. We are already planning our next visit. Also lots of choice if you are Gluten Free.

We got a warm welcome and there were a few tables full of folks for a Monday evening in February. We had great friendly service so I had the garlic mushrooms, followed by the steak pie ( the pastry was a dit hard) but it was very tasty. The lemon tart was a perfect pud. It was a lovely meal with great friends and I would recommend it.

Lovely family meal out, cosey atmosphere with good service. Nice selection of beers too. My wife had the scampi and said it was the best she’s ever tasted! Kids ice cream sundaes looked amazing.

Visited this evening with friends, staff lovely and friendly, food was nice but quite small portions for the price, 5 x small pieces of scampi, pudding OK. Didn't enjoy as much as I have previously.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch. The food was Excellent and at the right price. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. A credit to the new management

It's fabulous to have our local open for business again. Saturday evening was a triumph. The food was better than any that I have tasted in Congleton for sometime and the service and hospitality were excellent - you wont be disappointed.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and very good yummy food and best of all its a dog friendly place. Recommended

On the pubs website, I booked for 4 persons today (22nd May) at noon. We turned up on time only to find the place CLOSED! No cars in the carpark other than mine, the place in darkness, and chairs still stacked on the tables. The whole place looked scruffy and overgrown. DONT go to this place its a waste of your time and effort.

A long established pub which I’d not visited for some years. I visited with family for lunch, which was fairly quiet. The menu was fairly standard with not a huge amount of choice. That said, our meals arrived within good time and were very nice. On the whole, no complaints.

Lovely staff, great service and fantastic food. I love coming to this pub as the staff are always so friendly and bubbly. I would totally recommend this pub to anyone who is wanting good food and a lovely pub to eat at. Thank you.

Living in Gillow Heath this little Place is a lovely walk from our cottage whatever the weather, new owners are very attentive, polite and lovely sense of humour, the place is very traditional with a homely feel whatever the weather the Castle Inn and it’s staff are always a pleasure, all food that we have eaten here has ALWAYS been gorgeous, sandwiches are fab, hot beef bap and roasties just devoured lol, drinks selection is also brill yummy gins & whiskies! clean, tasty and a lovely happy environment well done all & THANKS until next time….weekend 👍🌞🍺

We had a very enjoyable evening last night. The food was delicious. Although the published menu is small , the specials board more than compensates. With some exceptional dishes , if you get the option try the duck. The two new owners have done a fantastic job and I will definitely be coming back

The menu is still fairly small, probably, like many places due to post pandemic issues. However what they do offer is nothing short of excellent. If you have the steak, ask for blue cheese sauce; you'll be impressed! The beef and ale pie.... oh wow! If you're a beer drinker, you'll enjoy the smooth and silky Timothy Taylor. I thoroughly recommend it.

We have been now to the Castle on several occasions and couldnt be happier with the service, food and atmosphere. We ate out for Valentines day, have taken family and most recently, been for sunday lunch. Sunday lunch was absolutely spectacular, as were the meals on all occasions. I could not recommend highly enough. The meat was of such a high quality and my partner said they were the best roast potatoes he'd ever had - a special mention to the chefs as we were thoroughly impressed. We often come in just for drinks and the landlords are always fabulous hosts and make us feel so welcome and their staff are an absolute credit to them. If anyone wants a quick drink after a long day, a quick meal mid week or a place to go for a special occasion The Castle has it all. I am so pleased this pub has been given a new lease of life and want to thank the staff for giving us an excellent local pub!

Used the Castle for several years and second food visit since new landlords took it over. Would say it’s back to its best, both in terms of the atmosphere and more importantly the food. Highly recommended!

As a Coeliac, I selected the roast cauliflower. This was cauliflower on a bed of onions and peppers, with spinach. It had a tomato sauce. There were a lot of onions. This could have been balanced out with more peppers. The sauce was very scant. The meal was small and expensive compared to the meals my family received. There meals all came with extras. Eg the fish (which was huge) had chips, peas and tartar sauce. I had to pay extra for my chips. I have emailed the venue, but not received a reply. Didn't want to talk about it on the night as we were out to celebrate a birthday

I didn't like the attitude of the new? Landlord when I complained about the tough sirloin steak they served me with tonight. I've frequented the castle many times over the years.

Lovely evening spent with friends at the castle Inn Congleton. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. Nice to see the fire lit. Lovely to see Jay and Darryl Bebbington. Food was lovely would definitely recommend. Wishing Jay all the best on his new venture at the Castle.

We have used the Castle many times over the years but won’t be visiting again after our recent experience. Why do visit a pub? Hospitality? A warm welcome? Atmosphere? Good food and drinks? Unfortunately under we the current management none of the above applied. I can honestly say I have never been to a pub restaurant where the background music is played from a mobile phone left by the table! New experience if nothing else! A Christmas Eve family meal to be remembered for all the wrong reasons! Happy Christi all

Restricted menu, no atmosphere. The only vegetarian choice for a main meal was haloumi burger which, done well, is ok. This wasn’t done well. The only Christmas decs was a Christmas tree - with no lights on it. Been to the Castle Inn many times in the past but won’t be going back. They didn’t even have different teas - just plain tea is what we were told. I believe it changed hands a couple of weeks ago. From my very limited experience of them I would say that the new people have never been in hospitality before & clearly don’t have a clue! The place was almost empty, & just not at all welcoming.

Another nice local to us from our cottage, a great place for us when on the gritstone walk that we like, around 12.5 miles, lovely staff here, amazing food and nice drink selection, and a great pot of tea too! Keep up the good work, best wishes, the Eaves Family.

Under new management and it shows. Not a good experience. Poor, overpriced, food and terrible service. Definitely will not return.

Good service for our lunchtime visit. However, I personally think the Fish and chips I ordered was a little overpriced for the quality of the fish. I have had better presented/more tasty fish elsewhere, ( also a pub meal). Nothing actually wrong with the fish...

Reviewed in the summer but must mention our visit yesterday. After a long walk in the wet we arrived back here, where we'd parked. Took two comfy chairs at the bar and plumped for the Doom Bar ale. Doom is always a good standby except...

We have just enjoyed a lovely family celebration here today. The food was amazing, really tasty, the service was fantastic, can't than the staff enough. There were 10 of us and the staff were really helpful with food requests, gluten free options etc. All our...

On the last night of our stay we had a very pleasant evening meal for four (and dog). Good choice of standard and well cooked dishes from a sensibly sized menu. Friendly and attentive service from Emily and Ian. We will return when next back...

Whilst its difficult to get a roast dinner wrong, there are some places that excel, and this is one of them. Meat, roasts and plenty of gravy. Very nice.

We’ve just finished a lovely meal here! We are a family of four with a puppy. We didn’t book as have sat in the back bar (which is dog friendly). I had the steak and ale pie then we shared a cheesecake, everything was gorgeous!...

Lovely staff, quick service and the food was beautifully presented and tasted great! Would definitely come here again

We had the fish sharing platter amazing!!! Really large portion especially for the money and the staff were very friendly and efficient.

Lovely pub to dine or just have a drink. Food always consistently good. Quality burger for the castle inn burger and the side order of onion rings are excellent. Our new local I think ! We have a couple of pubs in our village just...

Stopped in for lunch (sandwich) after a walk. Lovely sandwiches, fresh ingredients, nicely prepared and presented and really friendly service.

Called in with husband and two kids after a hard day of decorating at home. Kids had burgers, husband pie and I had the Sunday roast which was delicious. A tower of roast dinner loveliness with loads of roasties, veg and hot gravy. It was...

A delicious roast dinner. The staff are friendly and welcoming, especially Sophie and Alice. Will definitely be back.

We had the steak and ale pie with stilton. the best we've had - a big portion which I finished off. Our favourite pub. Would recommend anything on the menu. The food is absolutely exceptional.

Kadie and Sophie were excellent hosts - we were a family of nine and we sat out the back on two picnic tables in the shade with our little ones and two dogs. We were made very welcome - nothing was too much trouble. The...

The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us on a very long journey home with small children, they were exceptionally friendly and nothing too much trouble (a special mention to the lass with the pink topknot - sorry I didn’t catch your name, but...

We all came as a group works meal (a treat from the boss!) To be honest it’s the best meal I’ve had in a long time, we all agreed the food was absolutely beautiful. Very happy ladies! the Biscoff cheesecake was just wow - we...

Had a lovely family meal in the beer garden yesterday and was really impressed with the service. The staff were really friendly, attentive and accommodating. And the food was really good too. We were on a bike ride/dog walk on the Biddulph Valley way and...

This was the first visit for a while - great efforr to make it covid safe but the room was very stuffy & hot and needed more ventilation. Drinks were lovelly, Mrs C had the scampi which was excellent. I had the cod which was...

Called in Monday lunchtime. It was our first visit. I think the menu was slightly reduced due to covid but it still had great choices. My daughter had one of the best veggie burgers ever, halloumi, roasted peppers, field mushroom and onion rings and a...

Booked this venue by accident and we are so glad we did. The pub is well situated and car parking spot on. On arrival felt comfortable from the off the staff very well turned out friendly and professional Becky and her colleagues looked after us...

Great food, good atmosphere, service top notch. Friendly staff. Some of the best food we have had since moving to the Congleton area

Parked up here and walked to Biddulph Grange, my friend knew a scenic route and this was the perfect end to a stroll in less than perfect May weather. We were quite shabby after our walk and hadn't reserved but this wasn't an issue, despite...

We had a fantastic time at the castle inn. Eating inside was great and we had the Sunday roast (beef) which was delicious. Meat was tender, delicious veggies on the side and great roast potatoes. We went with our dog and he was very welcomed...

We ate and drank in the marquee. A patio heater was brought close to us and kept us warm. The service was excellent, super friendly. The food and beer were very good as well. Couldn’t fault it ..... apart from not being able to reserve...

Been here so many times over the last few months. Absolutely wonderful place. Superb food, lovely friendly staff. Cannot fault The Castle in anyway. Very Covid safe and have everything in place. Thankyou to all of you at At the Castle. I would recommend to...

Been many times to the Castle Inn and really look forward to it. The food has been excellent and prices quite reasonable. This time we were a bit disappointed. I had the beef and ale pie, my partner had scampi. The pie was good, it came with a small pot of veg which was OK and chips which were cut very large and a little under done.My partner's meal was very poor. Six pieces of scampi were drowning in a large plateful of equally oversized, under cooked 'chips' and accompanied by a bowl of mushy peas which were anything but mushy; dry and fibrous. Quite inedible.The beer and wine were good and the service, as always, was excellent.This maybe an unfair review as it was just two days before the second covid lock-down so I do appreciate it is a really tough time for this whole industry.We WILL return after lock-down and I really hope we see the return to normality of this usually wonderful eatery! I'll review again...

We had a lovely breakfast here, clear system to order.......and as much as you want. Friendly staff. I have to say, and don’t let it put you off going, it would have been 5 ⭐️ if the sausage had been decent (they were like chip...

Not been for over a year, so thought would give it another go before going back into lockdown. Not a very big menu, so choosing was tricky. We both had the sirloin steak of the special board. It was cooked just how we wanted it,...

After seeing the new unlimited breakfast offering we thought we would have a trip out. A nice looking country pub from the outside but a little tired inside, we had a nice welcome and were sat in the room with the log burner which unfortunately...

Booked for breakfast, it was really nice but spoiled by the undercooked cheap sausages, everything else was good. The device was second to none and really good value.

My husband and I went for an impromptu lunch, the guy who welcomed us was friendly and very helpful. He explained about the menus and the specials. I asked for advice as I require gluten free and he made sure with the chef - all was good so I had the pulled beef sandwich on a gluten free bun, roast potatoes and a jug of gravy. Oh my goodness it was the best sandwich I have had in a long time, it was absolutely delicious.My husband had the Castle club sandwich he was equally impressed with his food.The staff were friendly and helpful. The place was clean with a good system for COVID-19 in place.We left extremely full, but extremely happy. I would definitely recommend this place, don’t let the current situation put you off enjoying a lovely meal in a lovely setting. We will be back.

Visited on their first day of their new "Unlimited Breakfast"....Excellent! Exactly as I expected from the team at The Castle Inn, lovely food, great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff and COVID measures all in place but yet still a nice and relaxing place to be... Food was excellent, no half measures or anything, what you asked for in the unlimited breakfast was what you got, and it was all beautifully cooked, great quality and really, really tasty!We'll certainly be back!

Great breakfast this morning at The Castle, good friendly service, safe environment, great breakfast selection - and really tasty. Well done The Castle :)

Even in these unprecedented times the Castle still comes up trumps. A slightly smaller menu than normal but still excellent. The staff are all excellent and go above and beyond. Highly recommended

Just been for our first visit today absolutely lovely , really friendly staff and great food Thank you .

Excellent as ever, good sized portions of well cooked food. Post covid all precautions necessary are taken to ensure customer and staff safety. Staff were very helpful, attentive and pleasant.

Excellent pub food, nice place, reasonable prices. The staff were very welcoming and polite and made the experience really nice. Would come back for more :)

We have been here quite a few times recently (eotho)And I have to say the service is excellent, and the food is very good.It's a very good place to eat out.And the distancing measures are very good also.Feel very comfortable here and the food is great.

Before lockdown this was our go to pub for celebration dinners and once the eat out to help out scheme came into force we ate here on three occasions (birthday and anniversary celebrations).There is currently a smaller menu in place, with specials, and a good choice although limited vegetarian and vegan options. The service is great, fast amd the servers are all attentive and friendly. Lots of Covid measures in place from a one way system, sanitizer station as you enter, santizer in the loos and staggered table bookings. The tables are also well distanced, no food is served outside but doors and windows open to allow a through air. I very highly recommend the Castle Inn as a great place to eat at lunch time (we havent been for dinner yet).

Really enjoyed our visit here, with the best food we have had for a long time, the steak and ale pie was huge with plenty of steak and great pastry, the scallops prawns with smokey pancetta risotto with whisky and apple was amazing, plus my favourite beer Landlord, on tap, staff were very pleasant, clean, with character, very impressed

I think this Pub invented good service, polite quick service and with a smile, by the way the beer is very good too.

visited The Castle Inn with our 2 dogs after walking the Gritstone Trail from Mow Cop. We sat in the beer garden. 2 dog bowls of fresh water and dog biscuits were brought to our table straight away. We both had the burger... Great burger not overcooked with bacon jam, cheese, relish, coleslaw and chip perfect. Followed by coconut sundae. Delicious.What makes this pub outstanding is their staff. Polite, attentive & friendly.

The Castle Inn is located in a picturesque setting on the outskirts of Congleton. There is plenty of parking and a large outdoor seating area is available. There was a well stocked bar with three real ales available as well as a good selection of lagers and the usual wines and spirits. The pub is well set out to cope with the restrictions brought about by Covid 19. The service was good and the food was of a high quality. I would definitely recommend a visit to this pub for food or drinks or both.

Great food, good value and with friendly service. Covid arrangements very good too. We had a great time and will return.

Came for a meal with my wife for our first outing after lockdown. The pub was set out brilliantly for social distancing and we felt very safe. The staff were fantastic. The food was exceptional as always and I had one of the best steaks I've ever eaten. Plus the Guinness was lovely, I can tell the lines are cleaned and stock is checked regularly. Can't fault the place at all. 5*

I had the roast beef Sunday dinner and my friend had the chicken! It’s the best meal I’ve had in a long time And the twix cheesecake was delicious 👍🏻 Will definitely be back!

Excellent service from all staff even when when busy... Made you feel welcome as son as you come through the door, Kadi Alice Georgia brilliant service couldn't ask for for more, food excellent worth the price will go again and recommend castle inn to anyone

Visited the Castle Pub last night for a family meal & had a great evening. The food was fantastic and the staff were friendly & welcoming. We had excellent service & will definitely return. Very well organised.

Booked online for 2adults, 10 yr old son and 4 month old son. Tables spaced out and clear one way system. Automatic sanitiser on entry. Professional and courteous staff throughout and attentive service. Felt very reassured and comfortable. Food was beautiful. Definitely will be going again.

We found this little pub while we were staying in congleton for a few days and had been out in dog walks. They have a dog friendly area at the back which isn’t very big but we got a table. We had the most amazing Sunday roast! It came presented beautifully and with a large bowl of veg on the side. My husband had beef which was cooked perfectly and great quality and I had chicken. It was delicious! Will definitely be returning

Thank you got another hot and tastey meal, spring lamb today. Spotlessly clean inn. Excellent service from Danielle.. Thank you

Once again The Castle Inn did not disappoint. The food as usual was excellent and the staff are excellent with Danielle deserving an extra mention. This is becoming a regular for us, with or without our 4 legged family members

a warm and cosy restaurant with excellent service. The rear bar is ideal for walkers and dog owners. will be back for more

We decided to try this country looking pub on the way back home , the atmosphere was beautiful and very cozy, fire crackiling and lots of candles burning! The food was superb and beautifully presented. Thankyou Danielle for such a warm welcome, and for making sure we had everything we needed during our visit, and I loved that we didn’t have to go to the bar for more drinks , we could just order from our table. I also noticed the hand sanitizer on the wall and staff were frequently using it ! Fantastic . This is something I would like to see in all pubs! I would 100% come again if ever in the area.

The Castle Inn never fails to ever-impress with its great beer, (Timothy Taylor’s Boltmaker is the current guest ale) fabulous food and as always uber-friendly staff - tonight the charming Danielle made our time there even more special with her much-appreciated conversation and sparkle. A big thank you!

Four chaps and a lady met up today for a snack lunch.The men, although aged were able bodied but our female friend was a little constrained physicality the staff were so helpful.We had a snack meal which was lovely.the atmosphere in the pub was great and no mention of Coronavirus.Go there if you can.

Managed to book a table for 7pm hoping for a nice Sunday roast. The staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful and the service was excellent. Unfortunately the food was very disappointing especially considering the prices! Two adults ordered the beef roast dinner which arrived not only lukewarm, but so rare that there was more blood on the plate than gravy. There were two children in the party and the bill came to over £80 Considering that the management gave us free coffee and children’s desserts this was extortionate. We still tipped the waiters as none of this was their fault but would definitely not return or recommend the food.

It was my first time visiting The Castle Inn last night and I was not disappointed, I had previously heard very good things so wanted to find out for myself. The food was very good, myself and my partner had no issues what so ever. The staff were very welcoming, big thankyou to the waitress Danielle, who was very friendly, always making sure we had everything we needed and that we were happy.After having a starter and a main we thought there was no room for dessert, that was untill Danielle told us about the dark chocolate and Baileys cheesecake which was delicious!The food was tasty and beautifully presented, not overly expensive. The Castle Inn gave a Warm and cozy atmosphere and I will definitely be visit again.Highly recommended.

Both my wife and I visit the Castle Inn at least once a week. Food is lovely, specials are amazing and reasonably priced and a nice range of beers, ales, spirits too. Staff are very friendly. A particular mention to Katy for her friendly and welcoming attitude and of course not forgetting Amy and Danielle for having a lovely friendly attitude too. It all adds to a fantastic experience...thank you all

Visited with friends after a leisurely ramble along the Staffordshire Way. Many thanks to Becky, Ali, and CJ for your welcoming and attentive service. We will definitely be back.

Took the wife and young daughter here today and was really impressed with the overall experience. Wife loved the roast beef, contemporary take on classic dishes, good food, excellent service. Will return.

Four elderly patrons went for a lunch. Food and service very good - please keep a salmon steak on the menu as a regular feature please. What spoilt the visit was the fact that we were one of two tables left eating after all other patrons had gone - the heating went off and it became decidedly cold. The 3 ladies at the table by the fire were ok as they sat round the fire warm and cosy but we really felt the cold - never been in a restaurant before when they turned the heating off - is it a hint that it was time we were going? Anyway go we did didn't stay for coffees etc and a disppointing end to what would have been a lovely lunch visit. Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities for disabled patrons (able-bodied can use toilet facilities for the disabled) and I could see no designated parking for disabled car drivers/passengers . I notice that management do not reply to reviews so here's hoping that they heed my request to not turn the heating off when people are still dining (heat from the fire does not reach the diners at the back of the room and also to install better facilities for disabled patrons.

We chose this as it was half way along our walking route, namley the Gritstone Trail and Macclesfield Canal. Lovely pub atmosphere. Very polite and attentive staff and the food was much, much more than your average pub grub. My walking pal and I chose the sausage and mash - quite frankly the best I have ever tasted. Clean plates all round.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food is fantastic and get your money's worth aswell. Highly recommend for all ages.

A return visit because the food is excellent

The meal was fabulous Beef Wellington was perfectly cooked. The panna cotta was to die for The service by CJ and Martin was excellent. Thank you to the chef Mark and Dan for the amazing food. Highly recommended

Not the cheapest place to dine, but the food is worth every penny, add to that the friendliest staff imaginable and you have a great dining experience. Highly recommended.