The Churchill Tree in Cheshire East

This is a 5 star review. Well done to front of house staff, waiting on, and back stage in the kitchens. It was a friend and his sister's birthday, and I hesitated about booking because of some of the reviews, but I have been here on numerous occasions, and never been disappointed, so went ahead, a table for 5, but by email changed it to 6. A very nice, friendly twosome welcomed us on arrival, smiley staff, then an efficient move to the restaurant. Our two tables were set for 5 but the staff immediately brought an extra chair, and place setting. Appreciated. Menus arrived quickly, drink orders swiftly taken, glasses appeared in 5 minutes, food requests given, and plates appeared in good time. All 6 of us said a job well done. Faultless. I asked for a warm seating area, and was not disappointed, next to two very old, solid radiators, and not far away from a roaring fire. We then went for a 10 minute stroll to the pond/small lake and saw the fish, and the lovely, well kept grounds. Love the robot lawnmowers. A memorable afternoon. Thanks guys.

Lovely environment, however the service was poor today. I was looking forward to trying the food here as I often have coffee after parkrun and enjoy it. Unfortunately the staff were not welcoming, nobody smiled or asked if we had enjoyed our food. As I left I said thankyou, no thankyou was returned. The food was average, my avo on toast with eggs was unseasoned with no garnish. No condiments on the table, and when I asked for salt it was brought without a smile or comment. The restaurant was full.of dogs, I know people love their dogs, and most are well behaved, however one barked persistently for the hour we were there. I do think the manager could address this with diplomacy. I don't feel like going back for food again but will continue to enjoy coffees.

Despite there being a sign for breakfast from 8am on Sunday and it claiming a warm welcome awaits you inside, this is untrue. Will not be returning. Very disappointed.

Varied selection on menu, unfortunately portions not huge and not much flavour. Tried to have a conversation with a couple of waiters but they were not interested, does make me wonder why they are working in hospitality. Service was very slow, also dogs allowed in main area.

What a disappointing experience in such a lovely setting. Very rude front of house, very poorly cooked lamb, sent back once and still not cooked preperly the second time. Not to be repeated.

Had booked online & asked for table in dog-free area. When we arrived we weren’t asked for our name to check our booking anyway! We were shown to a table in Tenants Hall ? Fortunately it was fairly quiet & no dogs in at that time. Menu given to us was completely different to the one online. No seniors menu offered to us ( despite us actually being seniors ! ) so why ask for your date of birth on booking form ? We ordered some drinks - one beer & a glass of wine which were fine. Not particularly cheap but usually about what we normally pay for drinks. I had fish & chips - not asked whether I wanted large or small ? When it came ,I thought they had given me the small portion (but I was mistaken when we came to pay the bill ). The chips were very greasy & tasteless. Fish was passable but certainly not large . ! My husband had pork loin chop which was good but nothing exceptional .It came with french fries which were hard & greasy. On the whole, both meals were pretty average & very overpriced. Not once were we asked if everything had been ok ? After 2 coffees, which were reasonably good , albeit a bit strong , we paid the bill & left. Don’t think we shall be returning in the future .

Came for dinner and was amazing!! Incredible service from Josh and Molly who made sure we were well looked after and the food was superb. Will definitely be coming back soon!

What a little gold mine Great ambiance made the dining experience even better.In the dining area there was plenty of features to see. Food was excellent, great menu choice, we could not fault the service very prompt and attentive. We were introduce to the new manager who showed us to our table and also introduced to the waitress looking after us. Highly recommend a visit definitely be back.

Visited a few times and always had a lovely time… this was very disappointing to the point I actually would not come back again! Was grumbled at because we hadn’t made a booking (never an issue before!) food was luke warm and the staff very stroppy when I brought it to their attention! Spoke to the manager and honestly wish I hadn’t bothered! Rude, like talking to a brick wall and glued to his phone! Such a shame as this was a really lovely place but will not be back… seeing other reviews it looks like it’s under new management looks like that needs a review!!!

Really gone right down hill and we won’t be coming back. The manager is rude and doesn’t appear to care. They are understaffed and the ones they do have also don’t seem to care. Food is over priced for what it is and the service is appalling. Needs a brand new management structure in place and staff training.

What a treat. Sunday lunch was perfect & so was the service. A lovely young man Grant couldn’t make our visit any better. Very polite and well mannered. Will defend be back

Fourth visit for family lunch and something for everyone on the menu. We started off in the bar area for an aperitif, gorgeous surroundings, very chic. We booked a table in the conservatory for lunch, a beautifully light and airy space. As usual, the service was exceptional, and the choice of food is great. 2 of the group plumped for the Seniors special menu 2 courses and a glass of wine. Just the right portion size for the ladies. With great choice and impeccable service we will be booking again soon.

Always have an amazing time whenever we visit! All of the staff work so hard and nothing is ever too much trouble. Made to feel super welcome even when it's very busy and they're clearly short on staff but they continue to go the extra mile. Great selection of beers, ales, wines etc - not tried the food yet but looks great and always hear rave reviews from my friends about the Sunday roasts Keep up the good work guys!

Amazing Sunday Roast dinner!! The food was absolutely delicious and the service from Molly and the rest of the team, was so friendly and attentive, even though it was very busy!

Great little find! Fantastic selection of beer, friendly staff and good food :) will definitely be recommending to friends and will definitely be back!

We waited 15 mins for a drink and an hour for food. When it finally arrived it was very mediocre and just warm as if it had been waiting around. Too few staff for a Saturday! We live locally and are regulars but won't be going back for a meal.

A meal with a group of friends was spoiled by a terrible greasy smell from the kitchens and the very slow service. They really need to get a better extraction system in to help reduce the bad stale cooking fat ,or oil ,smell . My clothes smelt of the stale fat and I will be washing the dress and my hair again later !! As for the slow service they need to employ more staff., otherwise they will be losing a lot of customers

First visit here. A lovely restaurant. Good value restaurant. Food good. Spoilt by very slow service. Main course took ages to appear and then 4/5 meals were delivered well before the fifth. Desert also very slow and coffee was delivered well before the deserts.

We visited on sunday for lunch with the family and we were welcomed as soon as we walked in and seated in the main bar which is a stunning room. The log fire was roaring and the place was bustling despite only being midday. There was such a great atmosphere. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly throughout our visit. We all had the roast beef and it was perfect, proper portion size with every element cooked well. The kids loved the giant yorkshire puddings! We will definitely be back.

Went for a quiet drink in the lovely historic building by the cosy log fire. But it wasn’t pleasant at all as everyone seems to have brought their dogs and they were sprawled out everywhere and often barking at each other. The owners thought it was funny and the staff were indifferent. Felt more like a vets waiting room than a relaxing pub. It just didn’t feel safe as some of the dogs were pretty big and wouldn’t be amiss as guard dogs. There are more relaxing places to go so won’t be back.

Went by chance, the whole place smelt of chips, not the enticing smell of a chip shop but a greasy horrible fat smell, just couldn’t stay!

Fantastic to discover this place after a friend recommended. The buildings ooze character and charm. The place is absolutely immaculate and the staff are very friendly. Service could not have been better. We both opted for the two course dinner. I had prawn cocktail and then Chicken in a wine sauce. It was absolutely delicious and well presented. They do a seniors lunch 2 course for £13.50 offering great value for money. We had a lovely time and are planning the next visit here soon!

We visited this place for my mother's birthday and everything was exceptional, service, staff and quality of the food. However any restaurant cgain that commands an average price of £20/main course and does not think when menu planning that vegetables form part of a meal (£5 extra) will not be getting revisited. Other than this it would have a great place to return to.

Works Christmas meal , service a bit hit and miss. Christmas Meal a bit space on ingredients. Service not bad at times. Prefer to go to The Ship Sty Village

Heard good reports from friends so decided to book a table for a Thursday evening @6.30pm. We had a very warm welcome from a member of staff and were seated in the main room where the bar is. We loved the old building, lots of gorgeous twinkly lights and it has a very stylish decor. There was a lovely ambience and although it was quite busy, it became quieter when a party went through to another dining area. The staff were most attentive and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend the smoked salmon pate to start and the chicken kebab with Indian flavoured rice, vegetables (peppers,courgettes,onions) and flatbread with dips (yoghurt, tomato). The portions were a good size. We shared a bottle of wine and the cappuccino that followed was perfect - hot, lovely and frothy. We will definitely be back…soon!

Had a lovely lunch meal at the Churchill Tree, a few weeks ago. Friendly staff and tasty food, served quickly and they came back to check if our food was ok. We were so pleased, we plan to take our Yorkshire visitors there next week, for lunch.

We booked a table for lunch as our last visit was so good. This time was a very different experience. Whilst the area was very cold and there was a cold draught coming from the reception area we were sat next to a radiator and hoped as time went on and it filled up that it would get warmer. We asked for the set menu and ordered a glass of Prosecco only to be told that was no longer available and it was a choice of red, white or rose wine. ( it does say on the web site it’s Prosecco) . However this was not a problem . We then ordered the starters and main courses. After an hour the starters had not arrived! We enquired of the waiter and he went to chase it up. He did then bring the starters which were delicious. We ordered another couple of wines as now had empty glasses. Then awaited the next course . An hour went by and no signs. The table next to us had experienced a similar delay and were very annoyed so duly left . They also had to earlier don their coats as so cold. We asked about our main courses and the waiter went off to hopefully bring them . Still no signs so we too decided to leave. On the way out we saw the waiter and told him of our decision . He was very understanding and was obviously under pressure from customers. So we left and like the previous couple did not make payment. The experience was not good and we had never ever walked out of a restaurant before. They obviously must have problems with the food service but why not advise customers that there would be a delay. Why not offer a free drink/coffee etc whilst people waited. There was no signs of anyone taking charge and responsibility for the situation. Certainly not a very professional outcome. Such a shame …. . .

Our lunch was an embarrassing disaster. We waited for an hour before our drinks arrived, we were in a draft from the door (our complaint to staff was simply shrugged off with "we have told the landlord (Bruntwood , Alderley Park) that the door is faulty". We were freezing! When our starters eventually arrived one of the three selections was incorrect. After another half hour and several attempts at getting the main course, we made a final complaint, refused to pay and walked out - disgusted. It was such a shame that time with special friends was spoiled by under staffing, incompetence and indifference made worse by absence of apology until we were walking out.

Beautiful venue, but that’s where the positives end. Overpriced, small portions, slow service… Sunday roast was a massive cold Yorkshire pudding, creating the illusion of a good meal, but its really not. It comes with a bit of tasty veg and potatoes, but it really is only a very small amount. The meat was a small slice of raw chewy beef with white sinew running through it, cold turkey and fatty pork. Upon receiving we asked for hot Yorkshire pudding and the full plate came back all warmed up. Starters are ridiculously priced and the portion size is embarrassing. My partner asked for another glass of wine when the food came out. Had to ask two more times before it was finally brought out, around 45 mins later. Very disappointing for such a good venue and high end prices. I expect much more, and was hungry again once I got home. Won’t be coming back.

Very accommodating staff even during a busy period. Offered a high chair for the baby and spacious table. Nice selection of draught beers and an option of a 0% beer. Had a selection of starters to share for lunch, three starters and a side of chips was enough for the two of us. Topped off with the coconut and chocolate tort which was a sweet treat. Only reason for one less that full marks was the portions are small in relation to the cost. Also the calamari dip was majority mustard which was an overpowering shame. However, atmosphere and service was 5*! Also a nice short gravel walk opposite the venue if you want to start h your legs after.

Lovely roasts with friends from Devon We all had different Staff amazing Lovely warm welcome Will definitely be back Thank you 🙏

We visited The Churchill Tree last Saturday for lunch. Our waitress was lovely and the food was excellent. However, ( as dog owners) we were disappointed to see a dog with its head on a table, another lying on a chair and another whose owner...

Cosy, beautiful interior, testy food. Ordered cocked lunch, all tree dishes were nice, waitresses were efficient and accommodating.

Excellent place First time here lunch for four and not one complaint Two had three courses two had two The starter of Duck Rillettes was so good as was the Squid Main courses of Steak, Chicken Cordon blue so good Will definitely be back as...

Heard good things about this pub but left disappointed the roast dinners were poor and expensive.The roast potatoes had been pre cooked and then reheated the vegetarian nut roast was mush.The vegetables were mostly mush.The meat was mean portions,pleasant staff but felt we were in...

Came for lunch with my partner & enjoyed everything 😊 we had the glazed pork chop and sticky beef salad & then a warm chocolate brownie, smiles all round!

We came for a roast dinner. Lovely building and the service was second to none by Dean who was amazing. The roast dinners were disappointing and highly priced. Both being into healthy eating we immediately realised much of the meal was cooked from pre packed...

Amazing food. Lovely setting and decor. Service from the lovely Dean (Muscles from Lower Didsbury 🤣), this guy is an absolute star. Goes the extra mile to ensure you're having a nice experience, nothing was too much trouble for him. He's an absolute asset to...

My husband and I booked in for a late lunch. Waited ages before being seated. Food when it arrived was hot. My chicken wings were disappointing. Main courses were ok. Duck fatty and chewy. The whole experience was spoilt by noisy, yappy dogs of which...

Despite only one other table being occupied in the restaurant, we were ignored by 3 members of staff, one being the manager. We had ordered a drink at the bar, said we had a reservation and were told to sit anywhere. 20 minutes later, no...

Been coming to the Churchill Tree since it first opened but I am afraid our regular visits will be no more, since Neil has left the place as gone down hill, called in yesterday as usual staff no where to seen even though they had...

A few of us called in here for a catch up over a few drinks and it really suited our purpose. It is a little bit out of the way but definitely worth finding and it has lots of free parking. The weather was mixed...

Pleasant server but patchy service. Unclear when we were seated whether we ordered at bar or someone would come to take our order. Starter was good. Glass of white wine we ordered was left on bar for ages so no longer chilled when delivered to...

Poor service, below average food. Way too overpriced. Disgusting, dirty toilets. Unprofessional,poorly trained staff. It's a Cheshire pub company establishment that says it all. Avoid.

We went for our 54th wedding Anniversary. We were looking forward to going on a recommendation from a friend. It was like being at the Crufts dog show, we counted 8 dogs in all. We ordered the Monkfish, Prawn and Squid main. There were two...

the building and everything was very nice but it didn't feel like there was a lot of room in there and felt cramped with the tables , also there was a lack of staff so the service wasn't as good as it could of been...

Booked a table online very easily. We were seated inside but by open doors on a beautiful evening. The pub was very busy but we were very well looked after. The venue is amazing and the food was excellent, our party of 7 made different...

Top class food and service from Dean. I love this place it’s so beautiful and the menu is outstanding , service always good

Had various dishes, roast, sticky beef, chips and calamari. Would not recommend the calamari. Bite into it and it was stringy, not edible . Fed this back to the manager. He offered us something else but we were ready to leave. No refund, but commented...

I booked breakfast for two on a weekend. We were greeted warmly & shown to our table, so far so good. We sat in the restaurant facing the bar, which is a beautiful space, small mezzanine behind us & gorgeous bar in front. The renovation...

9 of us enjoyed a celebratory birthday meal in the conservatory. Nothing was too much trouble for Dean (I think) who let us reconfigure the tables to our liking. We all enjoyed Pornstar Martinis followed by wine. Sticky beef salad, sea bass and chicken kebab...

Family booked in advance long time. Arrived super impressed surroundings.. wow thinking wow has no.one else found this place.. Service ok undestand little slow Good friday.. However it was long.. delays no.explanation f9od v mediocre, Produce poor.. Kept making excuses but actually the prices V...

Always super-friendly and welcoming, the staff, managers and service are all AMAZING. The roast dinners and pies are excellent...... highly recommend. 😊 What we love most about The Churchill Tree is the atmosphere and feeling of the pub. Its a stunning building and decor in...

Having tried a few places to dine in and around Chelford, we thought time to hit the road and try this one. The building from the outside looks like a ' chapel ', we did have to wait a few minutes on arrival as no...

Firstly, if I was rating this on our server ‘Louis’ it would’ve been a 5/5. He was a charming young man with a lovely sense of humour. Food was good. Loved the bar area.

We enjoyed the visit to the Churchill Tree and the food was very good and reasonable value for money. Service was friendly and professional. The menu was interesting with plenty of choices and a comprehensive wine list . Parking was plentiful through the old gateway...

Really don't know what the fuss is about. The venue is rally good and the waiter on the day was great, although he was clearly harassed and seemed to be running around on his own. But the food? For the price, the portion sizes were...

An utter gem. Historical and beautiful building. Such a wonderful atmosphere. Staff were friendly. Food was fabulous. The Yorkshire puddings were the size of a hat! Beef was melt in your mouth. Gravy amazing. Will definitely return. Likely will go for a walk around before...

What an amazing place . This was a first time for us and will definitely return . The food is amazing and the place has such character it’s very impressive. Puddings go die for and the tiramisu was a particular favourite. I would recommend this...

Had a lovely Sunday afternoon spent here! Great food and atmosphere, service was a little slow but our waiter seemed new. The roast dinners were excellent - both taste and presentation! Had the sharing apple crumble for desert, again - excellent! Very reasonable for price...

Lovely building, Good food, good service. Some inexperienced servers but that’s life. Drinks come in at Alderley Edge prices but that’s expected. Will return - no doubt about that.

Looked forward to breakfast and catch up with friends. Bar unattended. Dirty uncleared tables. Most people seated were seeking help to pay bill, or order, it was a shambles. When someone did show up that person looked stressed and unhappy. We called the phone number...

A last minute booking for eleven adults and seven children would be a challenge at any time of the year, but at Christmas it might of proven too much. However, the staff were accommodating and looked after us so very well. They were lovely with...

We decided to have a lunch out to celibrate my birthday and the end of a rather difficult year. We have been here before for lunch but had previously chosen from the lunch menu. This time we chose from the main menu and sat in...

Went for lunch today with 11 friends. Two of us had the Spanish Fish Stew, which was poor and overpriced at £20.50. Dressed with couple of small clams, one had not open, three small mussels which where overcooked and srivelled with broken shells and a...

Good sized car park with more parking behind the pub. Beautiful building inside and out. Very welcoming. Not a very big menu but is varied and has a few things different to an average pub. Staff were brilliant and kept an eye on when we...

Booked three weeks in advance and made a special request for a table for a birthday, only to be seated next to a party of 30. As I’m partially deaf this was the most horrendous experience spoke to staff twice to take no notice. Food...

Fabulous Sunday lunch for my sons 18th birthday. Neil & his team couldn’t do enough for us, service & food impeccable, def coming back again & would recommend for any occasion thank you so much.

I was made to feel really welcome on arrival by Gaz, he was clearly born to do this job. I was keen for a swift visit and the team ensured this was possible. Spectacular service; going above and beyond. Fantastic environment, lovely menu and great...

Visited recently and had a very enjoyable mid-week lunch. Seated in the Tenants Hall. The pub is situated in a fabulous location. Staff were friendly and service was excellent. Particularly enjoyed the Cambridge Burnt Cream. This is my second visit to The Churchill Tree and...

Am I missing something , is it the Kings new clothes? The Churchill Tree on a Sunday evening was busy with the beautiful people of Cheshire, their screaming kids and pampered dogs the latter being served and looked after better than me. Make no mistake,...

A great pub in relaxed surroundings, the staff are very welcoming and obliging. The menu is well balanced with plenty of options. Being a proper pub it has fabulous cask ale available

We visited this beautiful venue last week by complete mistake as we were visiting friends in Cheshire on route to the airport. And what a find it was. The venue itself is stunning both interior and exterior. So many different rooms, and we were lucky...

All I can say is amazing ! The restaurant , the food and the service all outstanding. We had a lovely waitress named Ayesha and her waitressing skills and charisma were flawless! Honestly can’t wait to go back. Just wish I could give it 10...

Delicious food, wasn't disappointed with it. My 6th time coming here and I've never been upset. Extremely kind staff and lovely atmosphere. Would recommend

We have not been to this restaurant for some time and didn't know what to expect when we arrived for lunch with two friends as we had read some disappointing reviews. To our delight we had a lovely meal served by efficient friendly waiters and...

I wanted to check this out for a long time based on the fact that aesthetically it is very pleasing and well renovated and definitely appears as if it should be referred to as a gastro pub. However on closer inspection, after attending with my...

I like this place but I was really disappointed on this occasion. Meeting friends and driving, warm outside so it had to be a lager shandy. The young bartender was being trained and without asking which lager I wanted, he asked her to pour the...

Poor service & mediocre food. We waited a ridiculous amount of time for our food to arrive. There was no apology & the member of staff was defensive. Two of us had waited a long time for our drinks to arrive too. Needless to say...

the food was ok the chewing gum under the table was not!! transferred itself to my jeans - when I explained what had happened they came with a wet cloth and cleaned the chewing gum from under the table and then offered the same cloth...

This is such a beautiful building in a stunning setting and the staff are so attentive. I would highly recommend this place. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and the food is divine.

So disappointed to be seated in the back room. This was my first time seated in this area. I’m a regular at this restaurant because the food is excellent and the old hall section of the restaurant and the outside are very impressive. No effort...

My partner and I had been walking the dogs nearby and popped in for lunch. We sat outside in the comfortable and contemporary area. My partner had the fish finger sandwich with fries and I had the halloumi, hummus and red pepper club sandwich with...

Excellent food with huge Yorkshire puddings, Lovely area for our large family party to use so that we did not disturb others. Delightful staff who really added to the ambiance. Highly recommend.

Enjoyed our drinks on the patio under the heaters Best bitter, hendricks, absolut vodka and lager. Good service and attentive staff.

Two very long-time friends (twins Julie & Christine) in a few days are to embark on a new adventure in Sydney, Australia, and so as we had been to one of the group's other establishments in Bramhall, this place was 'on the cards' and a...

Food was really disappointing. Chilli beef cut into such minute pieces that totally overcooked and dry. However, have heard some good reviews particularly about Sunday lunch so may try that still. Beautiful building.

Location of this pub is in the arguably odd Alderley Park. Building and decor have been sympathetically done, but the food isn’t able to cash the cheque that the menu pricing writes.

Dreadful food Awful slow service , waited 30 mins for our drinks even though it was dead in there , no music No atmosphere at all , when food arrived it was like a school dinner , the trio of roasts was a tiny slither...

The title says it all, really. The £12.50 steak frites (only available on the lunch menu) I had was really good; a thin steak but still pink in the middle as I had ordered, the rocket side was dressed in an oil and balsamic vinegar...

We had such a good experience this weekend for Mother's Day. I imagine this is one of the busiest Sunday's of the year but the service was so charming and attentive throughout, and the bunch of daffodils for my Mum was a lovely touch on...

It was our first time here and I wasn’t left disappointed. One the the best roasts I’ve ever had and I can’t speak highly enough about the staff. They were fantastic, especially Ayesha The restaurant has a great bar and really spacious. Definitely will be...

I was really disappointed with the service we received today. I booked The Churchill Tree as on previous occasions the food and service were very good. However after ordering we waited at least 30 minutes for our meals. My husband's meal arrived 10 minutes before...

We Menu Changed . No chicken kebabs. Service very slow. Food not impressed. Somes club sandwich had very dry chicken. My burger nothing special. Such a shame food standards gone down. Whatever nearly an hour for the food.

We used to work at Alderley Park, so were pleased to be able to meet 'old friends' who also worked there last Friday lunchtime - one of the nicest places we have visited. The staff members were all very friendly and helpful. The service was...

We’ve just visited this establishment with friends for Sunday lunch. From the moment we stepped in we couldn’t have been made more welcome. The staff and the service are first class. The food is delicious and so well presented, not shy with their portions either....

Visited as part of a special birthday celebration, the first time we have been here. The service, food and atmosphere were all spot on. All the staff we dealt with were very attentive, our dedicated hostess Hannah being superb in the role! We will definitely...

Food was pretty good, beer was excellent, service good, lovely and warm on a cold evening . Enjoyed myself here.

We visited The Churchill tree today and had an excellent meal. The restaurant is in a Listed Building, once The Tenants' Hall on the Stanley estate. It is light and has several seating areas and huge car parking spaces. The staff are well trained, pleasant...

Sat at the bar having a couple of drinks, Matt the barman was chatty, attentive and was always paying attention but not overtly so. The team serving on the floor were equally as attentive and pleasant to all customers, welcoming them and attending to everyone’s...