The Chimneys in Cheshire West and Chester

Seemed understaffed throughout our visit, not sure what was going on, but our waiter Matt handled every table with ease and made our experience not just enjoyable but unforgettable. Had a good laugh and everything was clean. Food was also delicious - pizza was huge (and very reasonably priced), sea bass cooked well too. Our only regret was that we were too full for desserts. Can’t wait to return - but we do hope they sort out the staffing issue to take the pressure off!

Great place, lovely food and steak was delicious, team are all lovely special mention to Jay who was lovely and chatty, would definitely recommend!

We visited for the Thursday night special offer but they were really short staffed and couldn’t cope. We booked for 6.00 pm but we’re running late so we phoned to let them know, finally arriving at 6.15 We were seated immediately and ordered some drinks, half an hour passed and we still hadn’t had our drinks but there were no staff to ask, when we did see our waitress and asked about the drinks she apologised and said there was a 15 minute wait (for drinks?) but it was now 6.45! Our drinks finally arrived at 7.00 with an apology, so we ordered our food and joked about ordering another round of drinks straight away which in hindsight we should have. The food also took time to come, we had all finished our drinks at this point and two of the meals were wrong, both of them steaks, one was the wrong cut and the other was wrong cut and incinerated when it should have been medium. The two meals were taken away to be changed but we didn’t order more drinks because of the error with the meals. The two new steaks were perfect as were the other two meals and we eventually got another round too. The staff were lovely and clearly massively stretched on an evening when they had a promotion on to bring people in but must have missed out on a fair bit of drinks revenue which is madness. The manager did come and apologise, knocking a round of drinks off the bill for the mess up with the meals. We eat here quite a lot but it’s very hit and miss!

We ate dinner at The Chimneys while staying nearby in August 2024. We booked the restaurant on a recommendation and found it to be a generally enjoyable experience. The restaurant is well located for the M56 motorway as well as being on the main road towards Chester. There were a good range of drinks including Tarquin's Gin, which my wife had previously enjoyed in Cornwall. We had fish and chips which were all cooked well, the only disappointment was that the garlic bread starter we had was pretty tough and not really edible once it cooled down. The interior of the restaurant was very warm but I appreciate that on a busy day, there's probably not a great deal that can be done about that in an old building. Overall we had a good meal here and would return.

We called here on our way home from a morning choir recital in Liverpool Cathedral. We had been once previously, years ago, when it had been very busy. Today, it was extremely quiet, which surprised us on a Saturday. We had not booked a table but the staff were welcoming and gave us a nice window table. The menu was interesting and varied. Service was quick and our server was courteous and helpful throughout the meal. We were pleasantly surprised by the presentation and quality of the food. The flavours were imaginative and different and we were impressed that the servings were manageable and did not over-face us.

Went for a family lunch. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Four of us chose the kebabs & side. Fabulous. Staff very friendly & service great. Can not say anything negative about our visit whatsoever and we will be returning.

Nice pub for a work lunch. Outside area could be improved, I think the pub name sign makes it look cheap.

Had booked so sat down straight away After 10 minutes partner went the bar to get our drinks as waitresses looked very busy chatting,ignoring me when they made eye contact Not very busy but service was very slow and the waitress looked like she really didn’t want to be there We ordered chips with one of the pies but it came with mash so by the time it came back myself and my grandson had ate ours The food was ok but not a lot of veg with the roast Shame the service let it down

7 of us went for lunch only 1 paid Hot Beef sandwich was meat grey bread was hard x4 Pate was delicious Salad with little gem lettuce was with a mixed bag salad and awful taste Fish finger sandwich was fish was thick crust bread not sandwich So on the whole disappointing to say the least sorry but not a great experience

Popped in for lunch as had 40% off email voucher. Few others had same idea. First time here myself but wife had been before. Stunning building. Service excellent, food very good, Guinness ok (poured very quickly) Definitely return.

Chimneys is a brilliant place to eat and relax, the food is delicious and the ambiance is an enjoyable experience.

When Chimneys reopened we enjoyed meals. Last Saturday we were in for a disappointment. Our soup was served just about warm with a thick wedge of dry sour dough bread, the waitress replaced the soup with hot ones and changed the bread type which was slightly toasted on one side only. The choice of mains was limited being that this is one of the top Vintage Inns. I have never understood triple cooked chips, why would I want to eat food that had been fried thrice and reheated further! Our mains were a mismatch and just about acceptable, disappointing for the cost.

Booked a table prior to arrival as it was sunday afternoon and after reading other reviews knew it would be busy. It's a lovely place, staff were friendly and helpful. My party of 4 had fish and chips or the Sunday trio roast dinner. Both dishes were delicious though the mushy peas were a little dry. Will visit again when in the area

I have been having the Sunday roast in the Chimneys for many years now, they never miss a beat, the food is always amazing and the staff are just the same, my go to place for a roast and this will not change :)

Nice place to go for lunch thats on the more pricey price point. Interior lovely and staff are friendly. Food was very good. Definitely recommend and will be returning

We had to wait 10 mins for a table, but otherwise we had a nice dinner, the lamb was a bit chewy and overcooked, the turkey was lovely and my chicken pie was delicious. Mini deserts and the chocolate bomb shell were delicious. The waitress was courteous and friendly. I would go again which is very unusual for me.

With friends for a birthday meal. Long wait for the food and when it arrived two orders of fish and chips were warm and not hot as expected. Staff offered to reheat, which one person accepted. Not the best birthday meal experience. Will not revisit.

Awful food very disappointed, I thought it was expensive for the standard of food we received, we both had to return our meals as they were too well cooked.

Called in here Sunday 17/3 without booking for a bite to eat. There were seats n bar area which was lovely. We chose Sunday lunch menu ( trio of meats) I have to say probably the best Sunday lunch I’ve had out. Portion was big, meats succulent and everything else cooked to perfection. Extra gravy was given and veg in a separate dish. Overall presentation of the meal was lovely. Can’t wait to return.

We went there for a family meal for my Birthday. Haven't been there for a long time All I can say it was one of the best meals I have had in along time I had pork belly it was so tasty and tender served with green beans spinach and mash with a really delicious gravy. Everyone of us finished the meals and two of our company ordered desserts.. when the rest of us saw them we were really envious. The average main course was around £18 to £19 really reasonable for the portion sizes and the quality of the food and the excellent service.

We celebrated a special birthday with a family lunch. Kyle was always attentive and very friendly and smiley and nothing was too much trouble for him. We had a memorable time and everyone was looked after. Big thank you to Kyle for keeping everything beautifully flowing and very enjoyable. We will be back and the food was fabulous by the way :)

Sunday lunch to die for, fantastic choice on the menus. We both opted for the trio of meats, the portions were plenty full and we had a table in front of the open fire. The staff and atmosphere were very warm and welcoming. Gem of a place will return if we are ever in the area again.

Great place to eat. Food always good . Lovely relaxed atmosphere . Have visited on various days and at different times. Although it is possible to get a table midweek I always prefer to book as this is a very popular restaurant especially in the evenings and at the weekend.

Stopped en route to Wales, I have eaten here before but won’t be eating here again. Staff were lovely and friendly, the restaurant is spotless and well maintained but the food was very disappointing. I ordered FORESTIÉRE Chicken breast which come with fries and green beans, they were lovely but the chips where over cooked and like rock, there was no way I could cut or bite them, the food portion was tiny and on a large plate looked lost, I did request a fresh portion of fries and the lady took my plate and replaced the fries, though this did mean I was eating alone as my sister had almost eaten her meal when mine returned. My sister ordered the 10oz steak to be cooked medium, on arrival it was clearly well cooked, she did not want to complain as I had complained about the fries, so she continued to chew the steak until she was defeated and then left half of it. The food here is not pub prices, so I would expect the food to be of a much better standard, neither of us enjoyed the meal, we felt it was a total waste of money.

Family birthday meal, food was amazing & our server was Kyle and he was really friendly and service was 10/10. Thank you😊

We ordered 2 Turkey roast dinners and a Crisoy Duck grain salad. The food was fantastic , the salad was genuine the best I have ever eater. All large portions and very tasty. Highly recommend this establishment for such great food.

We had a delicious chicken dish which was lovely and moist. The service and atmosphere are perfect and we will most definitely be back!

Four of us went and all enjoyed our meals , from the pie of the day to the chicken , Desserts were ok but as most pubs they are very much the same , The staff very friendly and helpful, Nice atmosphere and Cosy fire

First time visit for us. Staff were great and food was really nice and a nice atmosphere in the pub. Looking forward to returning soon

Wow, just wow. Popped in for a meal with my partner. He's completely normal. Me on the other hand... allergies. The staff went out of their way to customise a meal for me, even going as far as making brand new sides I could eat. To receive this level of service, all with smiles and friendliness, was utterly amazing for me. The staff all need a huge pay rise!! Awesome stuff.

We are so pleased that we went here for our Christmas Dinner, from start to finish Mark and the team made our family feel welcome. The meal was absolutely fantastic and the food was tasty and made from fresh produce and there was lots of...

When we arrived we were greeted by polite staff and the service couldn't be faulted. However, I chose a signature burger which has a lot of trimmings on but underneath was the most apalling processed burger which McDonalds would totally put to shame. For the...

I met a friend for lunch here today as it’s close to her home. What a joyful time we had. The restaurant was warm , festive & buzzing. We were shown to a lovely table for two and immediately offered a drink. Service is excellent...

Had dinner here after visiting the Chester Zoo Lanterns. Absolutely fantastic! Food and service were amazing. Will definitely be back!

The food in Chimneys was fantastic by far the best pub food we have had in a long while. The staff were super friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend eating here

Hmmm, nice enough festive menu but seriously, a supplement for pigs in blankets (£3)? On a £32 set-menu festive turkey dinner? That’s a bit unfestive.

First time here. It is not cheap but my word do you have quality. Beautiful turkey roast with 6 slices of delicious turkey with accompanying veg of sprouts, parsnips, cabbage etc. Will definitely go again. Thank you so much.

The Chimneys has had some bad luck recently with floods closing the restaurant for days at a time so we decided to give our support to what is a local business. We turned up without booking (quiet Tuesday evening) and were given a friendly welcome...

Several vegan options on the restaurant's menu, including the butternut squash and chickpea burger I had - lovely! They have soya and oatmilk, so hot drinks are no problem. The staff are very friendly and helpful, service was very fast. There are four steps up...

Today, we visited the restaurant for a meal. The food was delightful, but unfortunately, the service fell short. One of our starters never made it to the table, and when we inquired, the response was simply, "It must have been missed off," without an apology....

Good food and excellent service. I'm afraid I don't remember the name of the waiter, but he was charming and definitely earned his tip.

Fabulous service with delicious food on hot plates The fish cakes were lovely and the egg was beautifully poached

A really nice environment in terms of decor and a decent menu of superior pub food. Absolutely delightful staff - friendly, hard working, efficient. Helen was a standout.

Great friendly service food delicious, took friends from London and thay thought it was fab. April our waitress was so loverly amazing service with a 😃

Wow, food is first class. Reasonably priced, staff are brilliant. Our visit this time we were served by “Charlie”,very knowledgeable about the menu and wine on order. Easy to book, on line, especially for a technical Luddite like me. Go eat you will not be...

Staff at The Chimneys are very friendly, helpful and welcoming which is a great start to any visit whether for drinks or food. The food was very good with lovely olives to nibble followed by a deliciously rich Beef & Merlot Pie that had a...

Fantastic Sunday lunch with friends to celebrate my birthday. Highly recommended the roast (& any of the desserts!) as the food is delicious. Served today by Will - great guy; attentive but not intrusive, friendly, helpful & we had a wee giggle with him too.

Had dinner at Chimneys last night for the first time while visiting Chester and will certainly return. The atmosphere was very nice, the staff super friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. The seabass was cooked to perfection. The crumble was delicious.

Food was lovely but we had bottle of Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc . The mark up was extremely high £25.95 which we consider too much. Very disappointed!

Just wonderful, I came on my own but will definitely be returning again with friends and family. Fantastic menu options catering for every taste. I came for a late lunch choosing two starters the roasted cauliflower soup and calamari. What can I say absolutely delicious....

8 of went with 3 kids and 5 adults. Food was fairly decent. Some meals were much nicer than others. The burger had too much going on, too much sauce and was too big to eat normally. My partners roast dinner was the best thing...

Excellent service, delicious food in particular the slow roast pork belly on a Sunday was an absolute delight, cannot wait to return

Had a family get together for lunch. The food was excellent, the staff and the service were excellent too and lovely interior design. All in all an extremely pleasant experience from start to finish.

We visited on a Sunday. Was a hot day and restaurant was quite empty. Food was ok, fish and chips and a roast dinner. However the staff were all gathered at the side of the bar laughing and joking with each other, it made us...

Excellent family meal, good food and superb service from Will who was very attentive and made our outing experience a pleasurable one.

Great service and a wonderful meal. Very dog friendly and the staff were Brill. Beware of ordering the crumble for a sweet, they are massive. Enjoyed the evening so much we went back the following night and it was just as good.

We are regulars at the Chimneys, the food is brilliant but the staff are the bonus. Kyle and Helen are so lovely and attentive. Kyle always makes us welcome and makes sure that we are looked after. His service is always so personal and top...

What a lovely welcoming place to eat-there's a really cosy atmosphere and an excellent menu with a good range of foods that are different to the 'normal' options. We choose the steak pie and chicken forestiere which were both very tasty. We would have liked...

Discovered whilst overnighting nearby - and what a find. Very busy with plenty of atmosphere although would have prefered music a little less intrusive. Service efficient and friendly - four different meals all very good.

After a pleasant day out in Wales where we enjoyed a refreshing drink in a dog friendly pub in Abergele. We popped into the Chimneys for a drink on our way home. Not a very pleasant experience; snobby reception and expensive drinks; will not bother...

Called in for lunch and was made really welcome in this stunning newly-refurbished pub-restaurant. Relaxing seating and delicious food.Called in later with friend for coffee and we were greeted by Carol who kindly gave us a guided tour of the conservatory, dining room, bar and lounge area. carol also explained the fascinating history of this great restaurant. Nothing was too much trouble.Thank you.

My wife and I booked a table after a very emotional day sorting out family bereavement issues. The welcome at Chimneys was perfect. The staff are so warm and friendly. The fare was quite selective and tasted absolutely lovely. Dessert was also worth the visit on its own. I would highly recommend Chimneys to anyone wanting a family meal, a couple’s special or a birthday meal.

Went for double celebrations served by Ellie fantastic waitress so pleasant deserves a raise.Food out of this world 7 meals not one complaint will be going back and will recommend to friends,family and work colleagues. If you are in the area definitely would suggest you visit

We live local and thought we would give the refurbished Chimneys a try.First the refurbishment and the best bit about the pub it’s been done really well and looks really nice.we booked a Sunday afternoon around 5pm a table for 3. We were shown to our table and told someone would be back to take drinks orders, someone did come back 15 mins later a young lady who looked terrified. I don’t blame the girl but it was obvious that she had little training and zero confidence..The first thing you notice on the menu will be the prices .They are high end for what is a pub with food and higher than other vintage inns.The manager said it was because they serve a premium product.What a load of rubbish ,so there roast dinner or fish and chips that they serve at other vintage inns is rubbish.A larger £5 and the wines really over priced It feels like they want to charge you for the refurbishment.We ordered a pizza , burger and roast dinner.only the pizza and roast arrived they said they had forgotten to order the burger, so basically the burger arrived when we were finishing the other main meals. Yes mistakes happen but not at any stage did a supervisor attempt to ask if the meal was ok. The food is no better than similar chains in fact the Stamford bridge is far superior and better value. In my opinion a lot of things will need to improve for me to return.. I did call the following day to complain and they sent a £20 voucher I did tell the manager that I wasn’t after a free meal . I just wanted to have a decent meal with my family which we didn’t

I am so surprised to see such negative reviews on here. Me and my fiancé live locally and we’ve visited about 5 times since the refurbishment. I can honestly say this is our favourite place to eat and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone! The decor is beautiful and the food is delicious. We have had a variety of items from the menu and every single dish has been superb, as well as the cocktails we’ve tried. Hands down the best steak I have ever had! I can’t wait to return again already :)

Went after recently opening expecting big things...sadly let down..lovely refurb but value for money equalled zero.Opted for duo of lamb @ £22.95 without realising it meant two mouthfuls...2 of the smallest cutlets I've ever seen with a small shepherds pie & 8 green beans...tasty but was left wondering if waitress had dropped half on the floor..registered complaint with waitress who said manager was on her break & couldn't be disturbed....shocking customer service & abysmal value for money...Keep enough back for a takeaway on way home.

Warm and inviting friendly staff and food was beautiful service was excellent definitely go again highly recommend this place

Looked forward to lunch for 4 ,noting manager says the menu prices reflect the food described as ‘premium ‘ dishes using fresh produce . All 4 of us were totally underwhelmed by the food we chose . Fish and chips x2 , dark brown unattractive batter . Jerk chicken thighs skewer were a greasy mess . This meal was quickly exchanged on request . Finally a tasteless open sandwich . The service was good but we certainly won’t be returning .

I really don’t like giving a negative review, but I can honestly say the meal was the worst food I have ever paid for. Waited an hour for drinks ended up going to the bar myself. Extremely over priced food and drinks.

We have been here a couple years ago and felt let down by the quality. With an upgrade in place we decieded to give another go for a sunday roast. Very impressed on entering, really nice decor, traditional but with a contemporary edge. The restaurant itself looked fairly busy but not packed.I have to say the staff were pleasant but the service was terrible. The waitress arrived but didnt seem trained in the slightest, she just stood there with no greeting, no wrod at all... I asked if we could order drinks and what ales they offered on tap. She mentioned she reeled off a variety lagers. I said could I please have a pint of hand pulled ale. She arrived later with little bottle of non-alcoholic ale, which was sent back.I had to get up and go to the bar look myself to find an ale. With 2 ales to choose from on tap, I told her which one I wanted and this didnt arrive for 20 minutes. We ordered our lunches, and the presentation was beautiful. But the portion size was megre, I had 3 small slice of lamb at a price of £18.50. I was so surprised the the size of this little portion, I had to ask if this was correct for the price I was paying. I was then bought a little more lamb, which was great but I really shouldn't have needed to ask.The roast potatoes seemed like pre-cooked well in advance, chalky and dry and not crispy as you would expect from a premium restaurant. Although not busy, we had an extremly long wait for the deserts. When the bill came I was charged for the bottle of non-alcholic ale that was sent back. Although this was amended upon request.To summerise: Service was extremely poor, basic training needed. Food was good in the main, small portions, pre-cooked let it down.Waiting times were a little long for drinks and desert.I don't think we will return.

Visited Saturday afternoon, 1st time since the reopening. Really great upgrade decor, staff attentive and very polite. Downside, need an ATM in there. £5.00 for a pint of lager, really? Food looked very nicely presented, but smallish portions( nouvelle cuisine?) Never ate there after seeing the menu tariff, would need to sell a major organ. Wouldn't be going back sorry, just curious.

Just had lunch at the newly reopened restaurant. It was fabulous. Food was exceptional, service was excellent and considering the quality of the meal good value for money. We weren't rushed and everything was socially distanced and covid aware. Parking is plentiful and menu fairly extensive.

we arrived at the Pub id Booked us in for 6 me my wife and our 3 kids we were served by Helen who was lovely and a pleasure to have serve us and so helpful we ordered 2 of the Lamb Duo they were absolutely spot on the my eldest son loved his pizza the deserts were excellent and that Long island iced tea was brilliantwe'll return to The Chimneys soon :) thanks again

First of all the refit is very good,the staff were nice and helpful but the prices for what is pub grub is obscene! The drinks prices are also way over the top £ 22 for a cheap bottle of white wine and £ 5 for a pint of lager, are the potential customers paying for the refit? You seriously need to modify your prices if you want to compete in these difficult times.

Went for the friend's and family event in the lead up to the re-opening and loved it. Food was amazing, no complaints. Staff were brilliant, nothing was too much bother. Really impressed...Will definitely be back to try the desserts :)

Easy to find, plenty of parking friendly staff good selection of food and and snacks efficient service reasonable prices on it all.

Went there for my seventh birthday my daughter booked it . The services was very poor a waitress was standing over use waiting for order not given children menu ask 4times .only got 1round drinks never asked again . Meal arrived veg was aulful roast potatoes weren’t crispy sprouts were over cooked . Never ask if everything was ok . Left with dirty dishes had to find a member staff to take order for children’s jelly no waitress about.a boy to order told about dinner order jell he asked did we want sweet we didn’t need to pay dint want sweet had coffee very disappointed I even put logs on fire because nobody about . Service not good meal not good want be visiting again .

The service is great and varieties of delicacies are available.The burgers are tasty and soft..a must try..

My Wife and I went to the Chimneys in Hooton for lunch on the 8th of December, as soon as you walk in they had Covid Procedures in place.....or so we thought!!!! The Staff had masks and kept their distant, but the serious infringement, was halfway through our meal,, a table of 6 arrived from at least 3 different households and nothing was done or said to this party.I am seriously disappointed in The Chimneys as in these times of restrictions that most people are sticking to, to let this go is a shame and to be honest a total disgrace.I have given 2 stars for the food and the service to us, but something needs to be done to make sure this infringement does not happen again.

Outstanding meal and service , we came here for a late lunch and a few drinks along with our dog.The food was absolutely fantastic, the calamari was so light and fresh ( as it should be - not chewy ) and the burger was so full of flavour it was delicious We also had the crumble pudding , again , delicious All the food was a high attention to detail regarding the presentation and could tell it was extremely good quality foodFantastic hospitality throughout , always checking if we needed any more drinks , how the meal was Very friendly service ; and excellency choice of wines Thank you , we will be back very soon :)

Phoned to check restaurant was open for Thursday lunch and was put through to automatic telephone reservation service, which said no availability within 2 hours of time requested. Drove there anyhow and found plenty of space and was shown straight to table. Very much enjoyed 3-course lunch with good (Doombar) cask bitter and americano coffee to finish. Main course Moving Mountain burger was particularly good - succulent and with a much better texture than many veggie burgers. All dishes were well presented and tasty. Service was excellent - friendly and attentive without being pushy. Not a lot of vegetarian choices, but enough to fully satisfy my need on this occasion.

Had a great afternoon food lovely, great service by Zoe she very attentive and great atmosphere even with covid rules. See you all soon. Thanks linda.

30th Sept 20My sat nav had stopped working when I arrived.Zoe at reception immediately set it up on my phone so I could find my way back.Also she set up the covid app on my phone. I hadn't a clue how to do it.Steph the waitress was delightful. Cheerful and attentiveThere are so many wonderful offers if you down load the Vintage AppLast week I had a free pudding and 20% off the billThis week I had half price mains.I live in Lancaster and have to visit my Mother in Law each weekThis is a wonderful restaurant

Really lovely meal and atmosphere despite Covid and Abbey was great in terms of adding a bit of humour but still providing excellent service

We have been to Chimneys a lot over the years, but never again. Paid £13.95 for fish & chips & it was the size of a child’s meal. Most pubs fish & chips the fish is hanging of the plate not this one, the handful of chips were hidden under a very small battered fish, only one good thing the batter was lovely. Husband had cod loin & tomatoes with potatoes & half a plate full of a tomato sauce, this was £14.95. Plates sizes have definitely shrunk in size & prices are very expensive. Not worth the money, & defo not pub prices.

We had a very friendly welcome from Mike who explained the measures being taken on social distancing and showed us to our table. There were tables not being used that maintained a nice atmosphere without looking sparse. There was plenty of choice on the menu and the beef and mushroom bourguignon and the chicken and mushroom pie were both delicious and beautifully prepared and presented. Zoe looked after us very well and again was very friendly. The small pudding and coffee completed an excellent meal on our first visit to the area and coming across by chance. So pleased by the service and food and that we were able to visit without booking in advance.

The service, atmosphere, cleanliness and surroundings were great.Despite the food being really tasty, I felt that £50 for 3 green (no meat) salads and 2 pints of lager was well over the top. It was a few salad leaves, a few green beans and a couple of asparagus stalks. Nice flavour, chef made it beautifully tasty, but 11.25?!

Nice to be back here, always receive a warm welcome and are taken care of. The atmosphere is not quite the same but that’s only due to the current situation and limited seating. Good social distancing measures in place. The team have done a good job in difficult circumstances. Will be returning again soon.

Had fish /chips Friday lovely! Friendly staff served by Zoe and Kirsty nothing to much trouble and beer was spot on!! I will be returning regularly 👍👍

Ordered their version of rib-eye steak, chips and a side salad whilst my wife had the special fish cakes. She thought they could have had a greaterproportion of lobster included. The steak whilst aceptable was not in the same class as the one I had a week earlier in Burton upon Trent. It did not help that before I had finished the steak the plate had cooled rendering the meal cold. Perhaps it was due to the plate being lukewarm on serving! Be wary of ordering Oyster Bay Sauvignion Blanc wine in a 250ml glass as it costs £8.50 (50p less than a full bottle in Sainsburys)

Went for a family meal, granted things are tough with the COVID restrictions but this was t a very good experience. If it had t been fir the 50% off I wouldn’t have gone. I was told it was a nice place to eat again oh so wrong. The food took ages to come out, had to send mine back as it was stone cold, even the mash had a glue feel to it it had been standing that long. The only thing warm was the starter of which had obviously been microwaved, how can a bowl of mushrooms be Luke warm yet I burnt my fingers on the bowl. The only saving grace was the waitress that served us in the end “Jenny”. We twice asked our original waitress for drinks and fresh cutlery and waited at least 10 minutes. I won’t be going back in a rush.

Went for lunch today with my mum and sisters. Service was very good, we all had a starter and mains, the food was delicious! Well done to the staff at chimneys 👍

Called in on spec on a Saturday afternoon. Covid procedure explained. Staff very polite. Could only have food inside. Tables spaced out well. Paper menus given. Wife's food lovely mine not as good as usual. No atmosphere inside. We were only ones eating .The one way system with no other tables in main part takes away the soul of the place.2 meals, glass of wine and one beer, nearly £39. I came away wishing I had gone elsewhere.first time ever felt that about this place. Whatever times we live in I still want value when supporting economy.

bit late with my review came last week, on arrival all measures regarding covid-19 fully explained we felt very relaxed restaurant was spotless our starters were prawn cocktail & lamb koftas both lovely our mains were hunters chicken and sreak for my wife which was cooked to perfection, thanks for a lovely night

Had a lovey meal at Chimneys today Excellent service very professional lovely food Will be visiting again thank Mrs L Lynch

My wife and I dropped in for a coffee and some lunch to day sat in the bar sun shinning great we were having a chat when this couple came in with 2 small dogs on long leads and decided to sit on the next table as my wife is allergic to fur I said I think we will have to move the couple said it's OK we will sit somewhere else at which point the staff gave us dirty looks as if how dare you complain which made us feel unconfortable This dog friendly thing is getting out of hand why should we have to leave an establishment because we don't like dogsDogs according to these places obviously have president over the human race and they will do anything to get business animals and food don't mix and never will We are more important than animals contry to what these owners think I don't like dogs so the alternative is to move on I was going to spend 40 quid on lunch but obviously only if I put up with dogs no thanks will give this place a miss in future so if you don't want dogs up your nose don't go thereWhat happened to health and safty animals and food seems to go down well with this pubs philosophy

Another lovely visit to The Chimneys. We visited on 25th February for a celebration lunch for my mother in laws birthday. We have been visiting the Chimneys for 15 years and once again we were not disappointed. Staff were very attentive without being intrusive (and very welcoming to our little dog). The food was delicious and I particularly recommend the lobster fish cakes! Prices were very reasonable and we had a lovely time in a nice relaxed atmosphere.

Decent sized roast beef dinner. Warm and cosy. Roast was delicious - just wish there was more meat! Easy parking with lots of spaces. Staff cheerful.

Looking forward to a special valentines night and although the staff were friendly, the restaurant was less than half full and lacked atmosphere. Our meal was underwhelming, as the menu had a high proportion of fish/seafood my wife went for the Wagyu Burger. Usually a safe bet, it was overcooked, and dare I say it burnt. We’ve eaten here on many occasion, and to be fair this was the first time we’ve left disappointed. As a valentine booking we’d paid £5/head for the booking, which wasn’t automatically deducted, although corrected immediately when questioned. Could do better....

The food was tasty enough but presentation only average. Biggest problem (this seems regular) is that staffing levels are much too low, which prevents staff giving diners the attention they deserve. Speed of service was less than expected for the reasons I believe I have already covered.