The Midland Free House in Stockport

The family gathering of twenty one was not an easy one to cater for involving children and adults but the Midland coped brilliantly with patience and excellent service. The food was well cooked and everyone was complimentary . Special mention for James and Meghan who were great to deal with and nothing was too much trouble. I would strongly recommend it.

I had the pleasure of dining at The Midland Pub recently, and let me tell you, the chef deserves a standing ovation. Not only was the food absolutely delicious (seriously, I’m pretty sure my taste buds just signed up for a VIP membership), but the chef himself was incredibly nice! He came out to check on our table and even gave me a couple of cooking tips — which was a bit of a flex, honestly. Like, “Oh, you’re good at cooking AND friendly? Are you even real?” The food? Perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked, and tasted like it came straight from the hands of a wizard who spent years training in a secret kitchen dojo. If the chef were running for office, I'd vote for him. Can’t recommend this place enough — the chef's got skills AND a heart of gold!

We had a really nice family meal here last week. All the food was cooked perfectly and arrived in good time. The staff were really nice and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be returning.

What a fantastic little find this was on my weekend away with my friends. Fantastic food, fantastic service from staff that went above and beyond to help. We will definitely be retuning on our next weekend away.

Was going to a fireworks display nearby so popped in for somthing to eat, food was amazing great atmosphere, we enjoyed it that much we decided to go back after the display fir a few drinks, it was a little busy but didn't have to wait to be served, staff seemed really nice

It was my parents 71st wedding anniversary meal. The Midland team had left a card on the table congratulating the happy couple and complementary free first drinks for them. We had a lovely round table with lots of room especially good having elderly parents and walkers. The service was super nothing too much trouble and the food was great. Fish and chips x 4 and 2 x chicken. Which was all amazing everone really enjoyed it. My mum really liked the sticky toffee pudding as a treat. We had a lovely late afternoon meal and the Midland team made it all the more special. Thankyou.

Excellent meal and lovely food with excellent service.we have had a very enjoyable experience. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Went with my husband for a late lunch/ early dinner. We had seen the cocktail offer advertised on line so took public transport! We were looked after superbly by Katie, who has looked after us on numerous previous occasions and Amy and Connor who we had not met before. All three are very professional whilst also being exceptionally friendly. A BIG thank you to them. We have noted on other occasions that the staff are friendly and appear to be exceptionally well-trained. We chose from the lunch menu and were not disappointed. In fact commented that it was some of the best food we had been served anywhere - shout out to the chefs and menu designers! The cocktails were delicious - one before ... and one with desert (a mini with a coffee). Mmmmm Following a disappointingly tedious bus journey to get there we decided to taxi home. Amy arranged this on our behalf, the taxi arrived promptly and we had a pleasant return journey.

Lovely food and attentive service, we visited on a Sunday evening, I had the aubergine lasagne and my boyfriend had the veggie Sunday roast. There was a little wait on food but it was worth the wait. The servers and female manager were very friendly. I’d definitely recommend and we will definitely be back soon.

Came in for lunch and the food and service was great! Our waitress katie was really welcoming and made our experience at the midland lovely. Would definitely recommend!

Went in for bottomless bubbles and it was amazing! Quick & great service and all thee cocktails and food were great. Big thanks to everyone who looked after us.

We visited The Midland with family ranging in age from 1 year old to 80 years old. There was something to suit everyone. The service was fantastic and the atmosphere was very relaxing. The staff were very welcoming and made the experience a lovely one. We will definitely be returning.

We had a great time! Lovely food and atmosphere the team were really friendly also. Little hidden gem, very unique. Would definitely recommend

Excellent service and the staffs were extremely polite and welcoming. I would recommend anyone to come here. Idea for a romantic night out. 👍

What a fabulous evening here at the Midland..My favourite place to go Couldn't fault anything Andrew and his team went above and beyond. The food and service was excellent and Andrew was very attentive and always on hand .. Thank you all again Maggie 😊

My friend and I visited the midland marple for lunch. We both ordered the prawn and chorizo linguine (£17.99 each) the portions were reasonable (but l found it a little too sweet ). We both asked for some parmesan cheese on our pasta and we were absolutely astonished the we had been charged £1.00 each extra for it. (Only saw this on the receipt when we got home) we have never, ever been charged at any restaurant for Parmesan on our pasta. I would tell visitors to check before they order any thing. Probably won’t visit again as we were disappointed with this charge.

We had a fabulous impromptu meal at the restaurant. We had received a buy one main get a complimentary one! The food & atmosphere was great! We were looked after by Abbie, Amy & Andrew. They were friendly & professional & made it a very enjoyable evening! Thanks!

Fantastic location. Food and service is excellent. Good value, lovely table. Staff are very polite, friendly and helpful. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Went out to take advantage of the 2 for mains offer. The pub was pretty busy for a Monday. Our server Megan was constantly on the move as she seemed to be the main server. She was excellent and a credit to the pub, always smiling and interested. Food was really nice as we always find at the midland.

Andrew is a dog friendly chap with a lovely approach Made us feel very welcome even with dirty dogs . Lovely pub with outside river view tables

After a walk down the canal, we stood on Brabyns Brow browsing TripAdvisor deliberating where to eat. We were standing outside the Midland but the place looked very drab from the roadside, looking like it needed a lick of paint so I wasn’t that inspired to go in. Our friends had been in some years ago and thought it was “alright”, so we decided to give it a try. What a delightful surprise the interior was - pretty classy I’d say. We chose some Wainwrights while we looked at the menu. I’ve sunk a few of these over the years and this was a perfect pint of the stuff - crystal clear. I was keen to choose off the two course lunch menu but they had run out of the squid. For some bizarre reason it was only possible to have the gammon off the lunch menu, not the a la carte, so as none of the other lunchtime menu starters appealed at the time, I had to choose something else. Everyone else opted for the pie which was delicious apparently. I had half a chicken which was sizeable, nicely cooked and moist. Really good. There was a choice of flavours including chipotle which wasn’t that noticeable and for some reason it came with a small pot of gravy that bore no resemblance to the flavouring used during cooking and which cancelled it out completely. Surely it would be better to serve it with a dipping (sauce/gravy) which was similar? Y’know - like a famous chain of chicken restaurants do. Whatever; the chicken itself was lovely. The chips were okay but “nothing to write home about”, as the saying goes. We were looked after by Amy and Abbie during our visit, who were both excellent and very pleasant. Would definitely return. 5*

This is one of my favourite pubs and they never disappoint. Our server Andrew was more than helpful and suggested what we might enjoy from the menu. Thank you for the great atmosphere and vibe.

Lovely meal tonight at the Midland. My steak was really tender and perfectly cooked as was my partners lamb rump. We were welcomed by Andrew, who was really pleasant, professional and efficient as were the other staff.

Lovely clean restaurant with good menu choices. Our son has allergies which were well catered for and the children loved their food! We enjoyed our meals too and felt very relaxed. Andrew looked after us and the children loved interacting with him, he was very attentive but without us feeling overlooked. Nice atmosphere overall.

We had a lovely evening at The Midland, the food was delicious and Andrew our waiter was very helpful and friendly. We are looking forward to our return visit.

Didn’t quite hit the spot for us, husband had the burger which could have used a bit more filling not very good value for money. I had fillet steak which was good but came with a shallot ! and a few mushrooms which were quite rubbery, we used to get a nice grilled tomato and field mushroom with steak. Menu I think needs an overhaul, bring back the classics! Service was excellent though and Andrew is a great asset!

A really lovely meal (great vegan and gluten free options) and drinks only improved by excellent service from Andrew and Abbie.

Lovely tasty meal. Great service (Andrew) Pleasant ambience. Good views. Would definitely return if back in the area.

Went for Sunday roast on Easter Sunday. Nice atmosphere and attentive staff. Roast was delicious , well presented and within a good time frame. Thank you to all at the Midland.

Me and my partner came in for a late meal on the bank holiday Saturday. Accommodated perfectly by Andrew and team. Food was cooked to perfection and we will definitely be visiting again! 😃

Lovely meal. Good service from very attentive staff. Tasty food. Had the white crab on sourdough to start and then the Lamb rump. Husband had the squid and the prawn linguine. All dishes well presented

I went here for some dinner after work as I was in the area. The building is beautiful inside and out, the exterior and surrounding environment - lovely and cosy. The interior design, space, layout, and lighting is cosy and warm, but welcoming too. As for the food - hmm delicious! I had the scallop starter and the sea bass main - cooked to absolute perfection, served with a chilled glass of white wine - very refreshing. I was served by Issy and Dec who were friendly, smiley, and hospitable always. I'm looking forward to returning, next time I'm in the area.

Excellent service from Amy B Connor And Katie, thoroughly enjoyed the experience, will definitely be going again with the family

This was our second visit here and it definitely won't be our last. The food is incredible and the staff are excellent. Would highly recommend the roast dinners.

Three of us had steak which was cooked perfectly. However my chips were very bitty and dry (by bitty I mean most were scraps indicating last of a batch). The accompanying items were very odd - a strange straggly uncooked mushroom and an uninteresting shallot. I remember the days at The Midland when steak used to be served with half a plump grilled tomato and a grilled mushroom and an onion ring. I agree with another reviewer who has commented on too many little pans with handles - a complete waste of time, and crumbs in the bottom of ice cream, which I had at another meal last year. Also, what did happen to those nice cold chunky glasses? I appreciate that prices have soared, but that aside The Midland has changed a lot of things for the worse in my opinion.

What a beautiful little place! Very stylish and cosy. The food was absolutely amazing and reasonably priced. We had the king prawn and crab linguini with scallops and the maple glazed belly pork with scallops. Both fabulous. The staff are very helpful and attentive. There's a very nice ambiance about this place.

Always a favourite of ours and never disappoints, the service and food are very consistent and we love when we can grab a window seat.

We visited here after a walk with the dogs and needed a much needed roast and we were not left disappointed. Bottomless gravy was an added bonus too. I had the duo of beef and it was super tender and cooked to perfection.

We spent our valentines here and everything was perfect, the ambience and the live singer was a special touch. The staff were incredible, very attentive but not too intrusive with it being valentines. And the food OMG!!

me and my partner came here for valentine’s day. it was a truly amazing evening. the set menu was a brilliant deal and all the food was cooked to perfection. the service topped everything off, nothing was too much for the staff. thank you for an amazing evening!

Lovely meal with family. Katie was helpful and friendly. The food was superb and thanks Connor the coffees were perfect.

Really nice looking place waitress was so nice and friendly! However sadly the food was so disappointing and so expensive, we had a voucher otherwise we would have probably refused to pay. I had the fish cakes which were nice enough, the chips were very dry and tasted stale. My partner had the steak sandwich which was dry and over cooked, his chips were also stale tasting. We had the deal so ordered dessert, the cookie and ice cream. I expected it to be a warm cookie or at least soft but it was bone dry and cold, I had to crumble it over the ice cream to make it edible. The waitress was so so friendly and lovely I hadn’t the heart to say anything about the food to her hence this review. We won’t be returning sadly

Anna our table waitress was very attentive and polite. We were able to change our alloted table as we wanted a window table without any problems . The food was very good and ambience great on a cold rainy day.

Great food, good wine and pleasant service from Megan. Nice atmosphere not too busy, not too quiet…..good choice of food and reasonably priced.

Food great as usual, but getting asked every 5 minutes if food was okay and if we where enjoying it, was a bit too much.

Our server Katie was absolutely lovely, came with my family for Christmas dinner and she took such good care of us along with other staff. Always checking in during all courses and very accommodating to one of our family members who has a dairy allergy. She's a credit to the establishment, thank you so much

We came for a dinner a couple of weeks ago and it was lovely. Fab staff and fab restaurant. Will definitely return

Came here as we were let down by another restaurant last minute and what was stressful turned into a great time with family. The staff were super accommodating and we couldnt have been happier. A banner and card was on the table when we arrived which was really thoughtful. We cannot thank them enough and cannot wait to go back.

Absolutely loved everything about this place, as soon as you walk in it feels super festive & a great welcome from the host. We had crackers on the table which was lovely, we wasnt going to go for the festive menu but this made us choose this and we were glad we did! All three courses were fabulous.

Came here for a festive get together with friends, it was great from start to finish and we were lucky enough to get a window seat. The staff were great and efficient and the food was incredible.

Recently visited this pub as it was recommended. Will definitely be recommending it to more people! The food and cocktails were gorgeous and service was brilliant. Will be back again!

Had dinner here with my family this week. Fantastic service and the food was really good quality and value. I would highly recommend this place. The staff are really friendly and helpful.

How did I not know about this stunning pub/restaurant. My new favourite place. Food and staff fantastic.

I took my family to this pub as it was highly recommended by a good friend. We had a warm welcome, the service was great and the food was spot on. We will definitely be visiting again in the New Year.

Just visited for their famous brunch with Santa event & I have to say it really is as good as everybody says it is! Father Christmas was excellent with our 5 week old & made it a really special memory for us. Our server Katie was polite & professional & nothing was too much trouble. A dream waitress! The host Amy was lovely as were all the other team members we encountered. Will definitely be back! I advise anyone and everyone with little ones to book for next year’s brunch with Santa as soon as you can!

Party of four, had mains, 1 lamb, 2 sea bass and one fish and chips, then deserts. All enjoyed their choices, and would come again Nice staff, very caring and helpful. Premises were. decorated pre COVID, still in good order Good choice of wines and beers

Visit here frequently. Food is excellent, beautifully cooked. Service is always very good, tonight was no exception.

Really cosy place and friendly serving staff. Food suited vegetarian and meat eaters. I had a very nice nourish bowl and coffee with brownie. All lovely.

This restaurant was lovely from the food and drinks to the bar staff. If I can remember correctly the names of two very polite and charming men I think were henry and connor were brilliant! I certainly will be returning in the near future.

Issy the waitress was very friendly helping my family with anything they needed and was very good at communicating with everyone

Issy our waitress was brilliant, really happy lovely girl always smiling and gave us an amazing evening with her service

Came in yesterday and we were served by the amazing Mia, who recommended the lamb rump paired with the malbec. We had a lovely time and we will definitely be returning. Thank you mia and the rest of the midland!

Just been in for a meal with the family & cannot fault anything. A great host welcomed us and showed us to the table & engaged with our daughter. The staff were exceptional and helped with our choices.

Came in on the off chance of a table and had a great night, the cocktails were amazing and presented beautifully. The staff were friendly and welcoming even when have to make different cocktails that we ordered.

Great lunchtime menu that has something for everyone and really great value for money. This is our favorite place to meet up

Lovely surroundings and lovely staff, the food was to die for and the staff seemed to take a genuine interest in us and took time to have a chat. We loved it so much we are going back over christmas time four our annual festive...

We're regulars at the Midland and have always enjoyed our visits. The staff are always friendly and helpful, and are a great team. Sorry that Julian and Louise have both moved on recently, but I'm sure that Katie and Dec, who served us on the...

4 oldies had an excellent lunch here today. Connor, Katie, Amy & Carl were responsible for the lovely food and great service. Thank you

I have been here many times. I know I can bring anyone here and they'll enjoy the experience. I would thoroughly recommend the Midland at Marple Bridge.

Katie was so friendly and helpful and had decorated the table and left a card for my 79 year old mother in law whose birthday we were celebrating. Food was delicious too and generous portions. Thank you x

Great food, lovely cocktails, friendly staff. Connor made some cocktails and served at our table. He is a credit to the business and a nice, genuine, personable young guy. Thank you.

Enjoyed the food and a relaxing atmosphere with my husband.. the service was great and there was plenty of staff which I like. A couple of items were not available so we got a complimentary drunk which wasn't expected. So a nice surprise.

Chefs on a break talking and swearing Loudly about Manchester City. Very unprofessional food wasn’t that great either maybe if they concentrated more on the food than taking about the football would have much better service and quality of food. I won’t be returning this...

The staff were super attentive and lovely, Megan looked after us throughout and was lovely! We had a young baby with us and it felt very baby friendly. The food was stunning and we will definitely be back! Thank you :)

We used to visit the midland quite a lot but a couple of bad experiences a year or so ago with a server who was really rude meant we haven’t been back since. Went again for Sunday dinner on the 10/9, food excellent(Georgia and Doug)...

Stopped at the Midland on way to Manchester Airport. It was very busy early in the evening and despite arriving earlier than our booking they found a table for us. Menu is good - interesting variety. Only disappointments were the sharing ‘mezze’ board which wasn’t...

Atmosphere, food, staff and service was all 5 star. Megan and James served us and they were really friendly and very attentive. The chefs were Tom and Emma and all the food they produced was excellent from the burgers to the seabass.

Had such a lovely meal here on Monday evening! Service was quick and the team were all happy to help with anything we needed. Would highly recommend and we will be back soon!

Had a gorgeous meal with great friends and a few drinks. Service was excellent (especially Dec) and the food was lovely. Would highly recommend.

The service and food was amazing. Dec the barman was brilliant and very courteous, such a great place, definately will visit again soon.

5 star eatery⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent food, service & atmosphere. Staff go above & beyond for customers 🙂 Back there very soon no doubt! 🍻

We had a really lovely anniversary meal at The Midland. James and Amy who served us our meal and drinks were friendly, attentive and professional. They made sure that our anniversary meal was special. The food and the atmosphere were both excellent. We can’t wait...

I recently dined at a restaurant with my family of 5, and we had an amazing experience. The service provided by Henry and James was exceptional. They were attentive, friendly, and ensured that all our needs were met throughout the meal. Our entire family felt...

I have just recently gone into the lovely pub for a few drinks with mates and was blessed with the most amazing service from 3 in particular waiters. The service was so quick and polite I had to ask for their names so I could...

Lovely food, great atmosphere and kind staff. This is a lovely pub and would highly suggest recommend this for families and couples.

So terribly dissatisfied, I feel compelled enough to write a review. Having frequented The Midland twice in one week during a stay in the area, both times, the service has been somewhat dire. No niceties. I was told "it was an expensive pub" when I...

Service was really fast and friendly the whole night, and food was amazing. Would definitely go again and would recommend.

What a lovely experience! I took my friend for lunch for her 40th birthday and had dropped a cake off beforehand. When we arrived, there was a happy birthday banner on the table and even a birthday card for my friend. Our server Katie was...

We had an evening meal, steak meal and sea bass meals , couldn’t fault. Service very good staff very good . Definitely a restaurant to return to

Dinner with the family. Atmosphere is good inside. Outside the music is too loud for a weekday - needs to be a bit more chill. Josh our waiter was excellent - polite, friendly, checked all was ok and actually the best service we have ever...

Megan was great, very friendly and responsive! Megan definitely made the experience at the midland!

My wife and I had the sweet potato curry. We enjoyed enjoyed it and the service from Katie was great. We’ve been to the Midland several times and will be back!

Rosie and chef on Mon 26th made our night, for wife's birthday. Excellant food/wine and cake with candle great finish.

After a long wait our roast dinner was bland and meagre. Overpriced for what it was. Service was non existent. Shame because it's a nice setting in Marple.

We had turned up late due to my wife’s shift finishing late, the staff were amazing and very accommodating. We ordered the Chateau Briand, wow what an amazing dish. Leila, Tom and Doug are a credit to the Midland, excellent service from Leia and excellent...

Loved our meal out at the Midland, staff were friendly, polite and attentive, food was really good and came out all at the same time (we are a family of seven) Katie our waitress was so lovely and polite. Highly recommend

Lovely food as always Good choice of food, set in a lovely location I don't visit often enough, I need to change that

Would highly recommend the Midland for both it's food and service. Always a pleasure to eat there and the staff, especially Megan, are welcoming and attentive. Jordan and Tom are excellent chefs so you would not be disappointed. Only downside is that the menu is...

Met my friends for lunch and we had such a lovely experience, all the staff were friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble, the food was incredible and we cannot wait to go back.

Went here for dinner a few nights ago the food was lovely and so were all the staff especially the friendly young bartender. I didn’t catch his name but he was very welcoming. Thanks again everyone at the midland we will be returning!!!