The Horseshoe Inn in Cheshire East

Lovely traditional pub. Great food. Reasonable prices Had some great Sunday lunches here 4 of us went for dinner last night, all had different meals, all enjoyed them Lovely staff, pleasant and welcoming. Very enjoyable evening all round

We booked this pub for a small family meet-up, having chosen it at random after an internet search. What a brilliant find it was!! Debbie was an astoundingly friendly and welcoming host, who, despite being very busy was happy to join in with a bit of chat and banter with a great sense of humour. We chose the pub based upon its varied, interesting but broadly, simple pub food menu and we were not disappointed. Everyone in our group had an amazing meal, with several commenting on their fabulous dishes. Our initial reaction on being shown to our table, was that the decor and ambiance was a bit cold. However, within a matter of minutes things hotted up as the pub got fuller and fuller and we appreciated the buzzing, lively atmosphere created by dozens of locals! Because it was so busy food service was a little slow and slightly chaotic with not all the meals arriving together. However apologies were quickly forthcoming and this hiccup didn’t detract from the evening. The final bonus was the bill - very sensible prices, making a family celebration to remember. Many thanks

Lovely little pub with real hearty home cooked food. Small and ‘old fashioned’ but that’s what we like. Friendly staff and nothing is too much trouble.

We had a lovely lunch, very welcoming and great atmosphere. Ordered lunch. Homemade food. Definitely recommend this place this is our 2nd time back. We will definitely be back again.

A highlight of our 6-week vacation visiting family. I reached out on Messenger to book a table for Fathers Day. They managed to squeeze our large group in for an early sitting. We received the warmest welcome on arrival. The waitress was brilliant, and the food was exceptional.... the best meal out in 6 weeks for value, presentation and taste, along with the friendly and intimate ambiance. Highly recommend this little gem!

What a lovely place to have a Sunday roast. The food is fresh & served hot, with lots of choice & so much flavour. The staff are so friendly & welcoming. The inside decor is homely & everywhere was clean,inc. the conveniences. Highly recommended & woud definitely return. Many thanks Ann Mitchell. .

Wow !!! What a gem of a place this lovely family run traditional country pub is. My husband and I visited at lunch time on one of the first sunny days we’ve had recently. From the moment we arrived we were welcomed warmly. We sat outside and then the glorious Mel came to take our order and what a delightful, cheerful lovely lady she is. She’s a credit to the pub as are all the staff. I had Lasagne with salad and divine chips and hubby had one of the days specials ,plaice with buttered capers. He said it’s the best pub meal he’s had in a long time. The food was absolutely delicious and its home cooked. The setting is just a lovely quiet spot and we can’t wait to go back to this treasure of a place.Superb.

A great place for a very good meal. Prices are reasonable, it's a very friendly place, and the staff just excellent (Mel should get a pay rise 😊)

The Amazing home cooked food is well worth the visit to this homely pub but on top of the Amazing food, the welcome we got from the staff was like being greeted by family. Mel especially is such a warm and welcoming person. The whole experience was superb!

Amazing food and such a lovely atmosphere. Mel looked after us really well and was so cheerful. We will definitely be back. 😊

This family run country pub is ideal for a spot of lunch. Home made food and very welcoming. Always a fire in the cold weather and well worth a visit.

I came with my husband and son at lunch time on Sunday. Got a table next to the fire. Such a lovely warm welcome from the lady serving who couldn’t do enough for us. I wanted to take her home with me!! The food was lovely, hot and tasty and very generous portions. We will be back x

Such a lovely country pub. We booked a table late on for Sunday lunchtime and the landlord and lady couldn’t have been more helpful. The food was delicious. My husband opted for the turkey roast and I had their braised steak. It’s one of the nicest meals that we’ve eaten out in a long time. The pub has a lovely welcoming feel from both staff and others customers. We’ll definitely be back again very soon.

Normally pop in for a glass wine decided taste the food. Pleasantly surprised. I had the roast beef sandwich my partner had the cottage pie. Nice place to sit unwind and have a bite to eat. The hosts are always pleasant and the pub full of regulars.

Excellent home cooked meal. Very good choice of menu. Lovely friendly staff. Could not fault the service or food at all. Will definitely be back again.

We visited as two couples and what a pleasure it was. We were warmly greeted by Mel, who saw us to our table and served us through the meal. The meals were excellent, steak pie was heaven and the braised steak was melt in the mouth. Mel was a little ray of sunshine and a credit to the pub. Will definitely return.

One of our lovely locals - always great food - braised steak is to die for. Always great staff and food very reasonably priced.

Wow!!! We have just eaten at the Horseshoe Inn and can honestly say, we have never had such a delicious meal anywhere; not even in some of the four star hotels we've stayed in. Everything was perfect - friendly, lovely staff, hot plates and fantastic food! My partner had the braised steak, which came with generous portions of fresh veg - cabbage, swede and carrot mash, peas, cauliflower and, also, lots of golden, crisp chips. He said the beef just melted in the mouth. I had the lasagne, which came with a basket of tasty chips and a fresh salad, which even had orange and grapes in. 😋 Everything was piping hot and stayed that way until the final mouthful. We were really full but decided we just HAD to sample the homemade desserts. My partner had lemon drizzle sponge and custard, which he said was light and tangy. I had homemade Bailey's cheesecake. Oh my goodness! It was so creamy and light and you could actually taste the alcohol in it. Just YUM!!! We will definitely be visiting the Horseshoe Inn again and would recommend it to anyone, without hesitation. If you decide to visit, don't forget to book though as, by the time we left, it was very busy.

Called here with the kids for lunch. Have to say the staff are brilliant and really friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. We sat outside in the beer garden and the kids really enjoyed the play area. Kept them entertained waiting for the food. Staff came to the table to take orders and when it came it was delightful. We'll presented food and really tastey. Well worth the stop and will definitely call again to try the rest of the menu. One thing to take note. It was most definitely wasp season as plenty around the garden and play area.

We came with our granddaughter on a busy Saturday evening and were greeted very warmly. The menu has something for everyone and the food was freshly cooked, piping hot and absolutely delicious. The portions are very generous too. For service with a smile, great food and a lovely ambience you can’t beat this great, traditional pub.

Great small cosy traditional pub, visited for lunch with my partner and 2 year old daughter got a nice welcome walking in from the waitress who was chatty and attentive throughout the visit. The food was delicious and was served with a good pint of unicorn beer, will definitely be returning.

Once again we had a wonderful lunch at this lovely friendly pub. The food is of such a high standard and so plentiful!! The service is truly AMAZING, Mel is a gem, brightens anyones day, the owner is lovely, professional, friendly and top notch at hospitality. Can't wait to return.

What a Fantastic little pub, great selection of beers and Amazing food. staff were so helpful and will definitely be going back soon!

Beautiful food, lovely atmosphere and the loveliest waitresses! Customer service could not have been better, we will definitely be coming back.

We found this place just because we were visiting in the area, it is very well loved by local people and deserves to be loved, a real gem! We both chose different mains from the evening menu and were both very well satisfied with our choice. Food beautifully cooked and presented, fresh and hot from the kitchen. There is a lovely vibrant atmosphere in the place, everyone seemed very happy to be there, just like us!!!

Decided to stop over in the area and found this little gem. The warm welcome and the food were brilliant and would highly recommend a visit. We went on n a busy Sat night and hadn’t booked but decided to stay for drinks anyway. We did actually get a table after waiting a while and it was well worth it. Thank You all for a great meal and being wonderful hosts.

Can't fault this lovely, welcoming cosy pub. The food and service is always top notch, they just cant do enough for you. Thank-you so much.

We always come here when in the area visiting family. Once again fantastic food, lovely atmosphere and excellent, friendly serivce. Would highly recommend this establishment to anyone in the area or visiting.

We visited for the first time today and we’ll definitely be back. It’s a lovely traditional pub in beautiful countryside and the warm welcome we had was second to none. The menu has something for everyone and the food is all freshly prepared, piping hot...

Visited here with my husband for Sunday lunch and it did not disappoint! Welcoming, friendly country pub we were made to feel at home as soon as we walked through the door. I have Coeliac disease and asked if the Roast Lunch could be made...

We were staying on a boat, so looked for pubs in the area, and came across the horseshoe. Walked in, and it was like walking into an old school pub, from my youth. Brass ornaments adorned the walls, a log fire was blazing in the...

First visit to this lovely country pub with our young grandchildren. The flowers outside were beautiful. We were welcomed by very friendly staff and nothing was too much trouble. We sat outside in the garden on a lovely day. The menu was extensive with excellent...

My partner and I dined here on Saturday 13 August 2022 and, although we hadn’t booked, a table was found for us straight away. I ordered a Pimms No1 on arrival and did, as I usually have to do these days, ask if it was...

Impromptu lunch today - sandwiches, chips and drinks. Great value for money, delicious food, really friendly staff who were keen that we enjoyed our experience. We'll definitely be back to try the evening menu soon!

Just been to the horse shoe in Croft with my husband and friends absolutely gorgeous food and fantastic service first visit definitely not the last

Visited on Sunday with family & a couple of friends. Very welcoming and friendly people running it / working there. Great for all ages including kids. Food was delicious too! Can’t fault it. Hope to be back soon!

Looked for a pub to accommodate eight and found this little gem. Ate outside in a converted pig pen with heating and lighting. The three kids played on the play area until the food arrived. The food was delicious and plentiful. Totally unpretentious pub and...

This was our second visit first was when you could only eat outside due to covid food was awesome again. We had a wait for our food but we was told this on arrival no problem my grandchildren loved playing on the swings etc. I...

We had never frequented this lovely old fashioned country pub (normally just driven by) until our friends told us how nice the food was. We have lived close to this pub for the last 30 years but it’s not been somewhere that took our fancy...

Never visited before although only ten minutes from home. Had lunch in the garden on a glorious day. Made very welcome by extremely friendly staff. Great menu and the portions were huge. Highly recommend and we will go back very soon. Superb.

I have visited the Horseshoe several times for Sunday lunch and evening meals. I have never been disappointed. The landlord looks after the bar while his wife meets and greets costomers, they are a great partnership, pleasant and courteous. Their staff aren young people who...

Lovely pub in great location. Stopped dor a Saturday light lunch,very good choice on menu and very friendly staff. Highly recommended

Excellent food and very welcoming hosts at the hidden gem of a place. The 50% off lunch time two course menu in January was superb value. Thank you

We went on a busy Saturday night, had 3 different meals, Gammon, Salmon and Braised beef and all were excellent. Service was bob on and prices were reasonable. Nice to have a decent amount of veg with a meal as well. Beers by Robinsons are...

Fantastic food, very generous portions. Lovely staff, very attentive. Went on a night that had 50% off, so a bargain. Plenty to choose from on the menu.

As always a friendly welcome, added by lovely home cooked tasty food and good selection of beers, lovely outside when weather permits.

Excellent home cooked food with great ale and drinks available. The hosts and staff are attentive and welcoming

Another visit here and again we are greeted with a friendly smile and the food was very good indeed.

Super little pub. Cracking Robbies beer and tasty home cooked meals served by attentive hosts. Give it a visit, you won’t be disappointed!

An excellent evening at a very friendly pub, staff very helpful and topped off with excellent food, highly recommended

Always get a warm welcome when visiting this lovely little country pub. As always the food was excellent (ploughman's lunch) and the beer was very nice and cool to.

Used this little country pub countless time over many years. Most of that time it was run by Charles and Mary and I was very sorry to see them retire just as the covid pandemic arrived. They would be a tough act to follow in...

The Horseshoe Inn is a traditional pub in the Cheshire countryside which serves great food and is very friendly. The ploughman’s lunch is a favorite and good value with a really nice selection of meat and cheese and there is lot of other choice on...

The food here is very, very nice and not overpriced. The service is good and the staff are lovely. A bit out of the way, but well worth a visit.

Excellent home cooked pub food. The Horse Shoe Inn is traditional classic pub with friendly helpful staff. I had an excellent chipotle chilli with nachos, sour cream, cheese, rice & crispy lettuce/salad garnish. The landlady tweaked the dish to make it more spicy as I...

Hidden gem,accomodating owners and staff,lovely fresh food and specials,will be coming back,highly recommend,service with a smile5⭐

Called here on a recommendation, and will certainly be calling again very soon. The owners were most welcoming and accommodating (lets find you a a nice warm table). Whilst we just missed out on the last orders for food, we were very kindly offered some sandwiches and chips. The lager was spot on and good covid care in place. What a lovely hidden gen. thank you for being so hospitable.

I used to frequent the horseshoe often and recently visited after lockdown as it is now under new ownership.The previous owners (charles and mary) always had a good group of regulars who were never any trouble and certainly liked a good socialise and drink , although on first impressions i wouldn’t have thought many will be now returning at £4.35 for a pint of carling! (This is not the swetenham arms!).On my second, off chance visit on a nice spring evening me and the wife were told a table was available on the patio which we were greatful for. As this was a nice evening and we weren’t allowed to sit inside we were happy. We sat down ordered our drinks (at 6pm) and were given a menu (by the female owner) to order food. As we were looking through the menu to order some food a (what i can assume from the conversation heard over the hedge) friend pulled up on a horse and cart (for the purpose of this conversation lets call them th) and enquired about a table been available. Within 5 minutes of wanting to order some food the male owner came over to us and said our table was now booked at. 6.30! Needless to say after settling in for a few drinks and an evening meal our plans were immediateley pulled from under our feet! We duly (by 6.30!) left. If thats how you want to treat your customers then good luck with your new venture, you will need it!

Well it’s tough times for everyone at the moment, I love a good roast dinner and this one from the Horseshoe is brilliant. It’s takeaway that makes you feel good a roast how it should be, and it’s giving us what we need a smile on the inside and it’s great value for money.

Sunday evening - last minute decision to try it now under new management. We eat out locally at least twice a week so have plenty to compare - best roast we’ve had for a long time. Hot food well spread on a hot plate - no piled up food here - meat tender, creamy mash, roast potatoes, carrots, peas, cauliflower cheese all perfect. Definitely best in the area - apart from home! :-) Chocolate fondant with icecream for pud. We will be back - often - so keep cooking.

We visited The Horseshoe for lunch today and had lovely food and excellent service. The new landlord and landlady are doing an excellent job. Well done to Deborah, Glyn and the team.

This country pub was a lovely little spot to stop after our walk round Mow Cop. After passing the pub on the way up we thought about nipping in for a drink on the way home and we were happy that we did. We ended up ordering some lunch as they have a menu with loads of choice from sandwiches to larger meals and specials. Our food arrived quite quick but all looked fresh and delicious. We’ll definitely be visiting again but will book as it was already very popular when we arrived.

I would give this pub zero stars if possible. This is quite possibly the worst pub I have ever been to. We visited today and ordered two cokes and a latte, the coke was so flat it was diabolical. We told them and they tried to rectify the problem, however they were still completely flat!! My husband then asked for a blackcurrant and soda, again completely flat as a pancake! We got so fed up he asked for a latte and instead of changing this after all the inconvenience, they made my husband pay another £1.50! I would never write a bad review unless we had a terrible experience, but this was such a disappointment after we had such a lovely day. If you want a flat drink and rubbish service, then this is the place! Other pubs in the area, so be wise and visit these instead and dont make our mistake.

We visited yesterday evening with our 2 grandsons. The staff had made a good job of social distancing the tables and they had shelter up outside. When we got there it was quite busy but the staff were smiling and helpful. We had a lovely meal which we all enjoyed, even the smaller portions were substantial. The prices were excellent without counting the government discount. A friend had recommend the Horseshoe Inn and we were very glad they did.

We visited this country pub for some dinner after it getting recommended by the owner of the B and B we were staying at. We were met with a warm welcome and the food when it came was plentiful and very tasty. I can wholeheartedly recommend the roast beef which was melt in the mouth.If we are ever passing through again I would certainly stop off here.

Arriving in a warm snug environment a greater like an old friend. Varied menu and superb service and prices. Fantastic all round.

If you're looking for a real good meal and a friendly atmosphere, then you can't beat this pub. It's our favourite, and we always go for special occasions.

We arrived for our Xmas meal on 8/12/19 after pre-booking our table and individual meals a few days earlier. The pub looked fantastic from the outside, glittering with lights. On entering the atmosphere was cosy and friendly. Our table was laid out ready with festive tableware and Christmas crackers. A lovely lady (the owner) greeted us warmly and told us our meals were on the way. Each course was amazing, piping hot, home cooked food. Some of our party had Xmas puds that the chef actually came out with a flaming ladle of brandy and poured it on. A very unique experience I think. The staff were brilliant and considering it was very busy our every need was attended to. Well done horseshoe and staff. We shall be visiting every year from now on. Also I may come for a visit in the summer for a late afternoon meal and drink. Keep up the great gluten free and vegetarian options too please.

This was a last minute visit with my family on a Sunday afternoon. The pub is compact and old fashioned which added to the charm. We all had a beef dinner which was plentiful and the beef was so tender it melted in our mouths. Well worth it and I will definitely be returning!

This place is well worth the drive, but book a table a stheir amazing food draws a good crowd. Every meal is home made and it is local recipies. This was a wonderful evening with our cousins. The service was like being looked after by family. David and Beth, David and Brenda, The Hale family!!

Had a lovely lunch in pleasant surroundings. Lunch is served from 12.00 - 2.00pm so make sure you arrive at least 15mins before 2.00pm. Plenty of choice, large portions and tasty. The staff are pleasant and quick. A lovely country pub.

Visited the Horseshoe Inn when staying nearby. The staff were very friendly. The food is excellent and is very reasonably priced. Overall, I would recommend the Horseshoe Inn.

Great lunch as always, proper homemade food and great service, this goes far beyond ordinary pub grub

I've read some of the reviews recently posted, and I wonder if they've been to the same pub that I frequent. I can safely say I've never had a bad meal, that the staff are always pleasant and helpful and the choice is completely apt for a well kept, country pub.

The Horseshoe Inn is a first class place to call in past either for lunch or for an evening meal (large car park). They have an excellent menu with an extensive choice of starters, mains and desserts or light bites, including many Gluten Free options. You can also choose to have smaller portions of certain items on the menu for a reduced cost. Our chef for lunch was Phil, who was exceedingly helpful especially as one of our guests required Gluten Free options. All the staff were friendly and helpful and did all they could to make the meal for the 6 of us excellent.If you happen to be in the area we can all thoroughly recommend stopping off here.

Booked in here with family for Father’s Day. Food was just about bordering average. Bit disappointing to be honest considering the prices. Frozen chips with my burger, and the roast dinners a definitely not worth £9.95. And as I wasn’t drinking I had blackcurrant cordial and was charged £1.50 which is a complete rip off. Service wasn’t brilliant either. Wont be returning.

Had walked up Mow Cop and popped in for a drink but regulars Ray and Michael got us chatting at the bar and the next thing we have managed to get a table (though they are fully booked) and the reason they are fully booked is the food is fab u lous! Braised lamb was falling off the bone - will be back!

Another visit to this wonderful pub, amazing fresh food, plenty of choice perfectly cooked, service exceptional, great value. Fab atmosphere, can't wait tho go back. Thank You.

Well worth a visit. Very comfortable pub, nice bar staff. Food is served very quickly. Good variety on the menu, including veggie choices and smaller portions. Good variety of beers on tap too! Will definitely visit again and again !

Plenty of steak in the pie. It was simply pieces of braised steak topped with soggy pastry - nothing else, thats it ! Very dry and bland.

Love calling here. Great range of Beers, Wines and proper home cooked food. Staff very friendly and so are the locals.

Just how a traditional pub should be, friendly, great home cooked food that gives you a warm hug, relaxed, warm, cosy what more can I say. Loved it. A little country gem.

As an old regular who hasn't been in quite some time, it's amazing to see that the beer garden has had an amazing improvement, the recent weather allowed me, the wife and kids to come down, sit outside and have a lovely meal outside in the amazing garden, the kids loved it, we loved it, the fist of many more this year!

Friendly staff, good rural location. There's a good varied choice of hot & cold food. I ordered a salad which was beautifully presented. Food was fast & very good, and a reasonable price. Thanks

This pub is traditional one and is well worth a visit when you are in the area. It is good in summer and winter. There is a cosy fire for winter and garden for summer. The current owners are popular and friendly, the food is excellent and so is the beer.

Lovely, friendly greeting from the management. Gorgeous food at very reasonable prices. Lovely drive across the Cheshire plain to visit this fabulous and friendly traditional pub.

Nice country pub went for s latish dinner on Sunday good food and staff very obliging also very reasonably priced

After a break of some time we returned to what was once our regular eating places for Saturday lunch.

Having moved from manchester to the area

We went to The Horseshoe Inn on sunday and was very happy to find out that there was other food apart from a traditional sunday roast , as I prefer other meals to the normal roast.

Had another lovely meal here. Never disappointed. Good food at a good price.

We decided to visit as the reviews seemed reasonable but we should not have bothered as we could not get in.

This is obviously a pub that is well-used by locals, which is good to see. We had stopped off for the night locally and were made to feel welcome when we arrived. We had a great, reasonably priced meal. Thank you!

Nice choice of food on menu but was disappointed on arrival . Meal was quite bland. Pub very noisy nice staff.

We were a group of 10, so we ordered our food a few days before we got there. We sat outside, which could have done with a bit of a tidy up, although i don't think they were expecting us to sit out there. Food was nice, although the accompanying salads were bit odd...grapes, orange, kiwi...lettuce, tomato, cucumber...are you a fruit salad or a normal salad, make your mind up!

We’ve eaten here a few times good has been consistently good, tasty and value for money. There is a great little play area for the kids and a large car park opposite the pub. Booking is advised on the weekend as it gets really busy!

We visited for evening mid week dinner, unfortunately all tables inside were reserved but plenty of space in the hidden garden. Warm and friendly welcome on arrival albeit I was a bit put off by the guard of honour from local workmen sitting each side of the entrance to the pub swearing even though we had young children, I appreciate it was a lovely evening but just sit to one side rather than make customers walk down the middle!!

Party of 12 on a Saturday evening after a day of walking. Luckily had pre-booked because took quite a bit of finding as the sat-nav deposited us in the middle of nowhere and sheer luck took us in the right direction. The pub itself is on a corner at a T-junction of thin country lanes and even getting into the car park take initiative but the welcome from the hosts was very warm and personable. We were a little late and having pre-ordered the kitchen got on with our requirements.

A friendly country pub with good beer and excellent food. Has an old worldly feel about it and is well worth a visit

Lovely home made food. Nothing is too much trouble. Welcoming owners and very cosy - always a pleasure to visit.