The Old Broken Cross in Cheshire West and Chester

A very nice canal side pub stopped for a rest break and drinks, I will definitely return for food especially the desert menu. Friendly place and locals.

Arrived at 18.55 to order food (website states food served till 20.00) by boat so no way of getting to another restaurant. Told kitchen shuts at 19.00??? UPDATE YOUR WEBSITE, people rely on website information!!!!

Nice pub with friendly staff. Our food was nice. Great place to pop into for a bite to eat. Lovely canalside location

We popped in for lunch. The service was great, nothing was too much trouble! The food was good quality & good value for money, pub grub! We would definitely dine here again.

Great food. Service with a smile and was very quick. Can recommend the Korean pork belly.

This pub needs to update their website, called here Saturday morning for a breakfast as the website says it's open at 9 am only to find the pub doesn't open until 12:00 p.m.wasted journey.

Excellent food in a lovely environment. The staff were super friendly and helpful, one of our party had a gastric band fitted and they accommodated smaller portions for them. All of the food was excellent. Would recommend 100%

Best pub in northwich. Food, drink,staff and clientele top notch.warm welcome every visit. Great value .

Big portions good price and nice staff. Loverly location. The award winning pie was amazing.

Brilliant service and a lovely Mother’s Day meal lovely staff couldn’t do enough for us even though it was extra busy great time will definitely visit again felt special

Great food, My party ordered the Mixed grill, hunters chicken and the curry, all dishes were very tasty and plentiful. Good value for money. Staff were very welcoming as always! highly recommend booking as they do get busy. In the summer months the beer garden is lovely next to the canal.

Great food, My party ordered the Mixed grill, hunters chicken and the curry, all dishes were very tasty and plentiful. Good value for money. Staff were very welcoming as always! highly recommend booking as they do get busy. In the summer months the beer garden is lovely next to the canal.

Food was amazing and service was exceptional I did not even want food, but the smell of the food getting served changed my mind what a pub I can’t wait to go back

Pub ok food crap and food expensive for what you get very disappointed.

I took my 12 year old daughter and 8 of her friends for a 'grown up'birthday meal. The staff were brilliant and the food was excellent. We had a mix of pizzas, main meals and side orders.

Lovely pub Great staff .food always good 👍🏻

Great welcome, friendly staff, had a laugh with the young girl serving us. Nice food, in a relaxed atmosphere. I would recommend this place. We will be back again. Thank you.

Great little pub on the outskirts of Northwich centre, nice beers, cosy, friendly staff and customers, beer garden right by the canal. Perfect.

Called in for lunch, the pub was quiet, we were able to get a large table for 5 adults and 1 dog, pet friendly pub which suited us. All meals arrived together, all meals hot and delicious. Fair prices too, in today's world, will definitely be coming back. Thank you to all the staff

Food was great, quick service and delicious

Felt very welcome, mixed grill was fantastic and I will be back in to try the new menu

Food was great, staff were very attentive and accommodating. Only put 3 stars for the atmosphere because it wasn't very busy when we were there, nothing negative just that we didn't experience it.

Visited at lunch time and quite busy. The food was to a high standard we would visit again

Gorgeous little pub restaurant. Staff are lovely. Food was delicious

I had booked with The Broken Cross to celebrate both mine and my husbands birthdays 4/5th January for the friday night 3rd, however, upon arriving I discovered I was actually booked for 3rd Feb and had paid a deposit as there were 14 of us. As we were considering what to do as it was quite busy, the lady running the place, ended up finding us some tables to push together and going out of her way to accomodate us all. She was amazing as I was quite distressed and along with my daughter sorted everything out for us. We had the best time, the food was lovely and they couldn't do enough for us. This was therefore, a brilliant experience and I was touched by how much trouble she had gone to, I thanked her at the end of the night, but didnt get her name, So, thanks again for a great night, we will definitely be back, if I can be trusted to book the right date.

Absolutely beautiful food not complaints at all ,great atmosphere an the staff were amazing highly recommend

Bar service a little slow with a busy pub and one bar staff but table service was rapid, the food hot and quite delicious. One dish came with an incorrect side but was quickly resolved. Minor things that just miss on 5 stars but I'd recommend you eat here.

Excellent food brilliant service very reasonably priced a place you must try !! Under new management and still fantastic value for money 💰

Visited today with work colleagues for our annual Christmas lunch and the food was amazing, I had a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings and the parsnips were the best i've ever had! We were a large group and they managed to get all the food out promptly and service was faultless, highly recommend!

Excellent service for a large party. Mixture of starters, mains and desserts. All food delivered simultaneously and main meals piping hot. In addition the food was delicious. Staff were polite and professional and ready for requests for different needs. Wholly recommend the venue to others.

Great food and a reasonable price

Took a friend for a birthday lunch. We were all pleased with our Beef & Ale pie, delicious a proper full crust pie with succulent beef and tasty thick gravy. Definitely recommend Broken Cross and will certainly be going again.

Lovely food,but a bit noisy for me,didn't appreciate televisions in the restaurant part

The Old Broken Cross is a true gem along the canal—a perfect countryside pub that ticks all the boxes for an amazing visit! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by warm, friendly staff who make you feel right at home. The service here is consistently wonderful, with the team going above and beyond to make every visit memorable. The atmosphere is simply unbeatable. The cozy fires make it an ideal spot to relax on a chilly day, adding to the inviting charm that sets this pub apart. If you’re looking for some fun, the pool room is a great touch—perfect for a few games while you enjoy a drink or two. And let’s talk about the food! The menu is fantastic, with hearty, flavorful dishes that showcase quality ingredients and care. It’s pub food at its finest, and each meal pairs perfectly with the pub’s excellent selection of drinks. Whether you’re stopping in during a canal-side walk or just looking for a warm and welcoming spot to unwind, The Old Broken Cross is well worth a visit. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a great pub experience. Five stars!

Been to the broken cross tonight with my two children, I had a roast dinner which was really nice and the gravy was amazing (really rich) the kids had meals off the kids menu and really liked it and very full after, service was really nice and welcoming. Was one young waitress that couldn’t do enough for us and always with a smile 10/10. Highly recommend this establishment

My first experience since the Pub was refurbished. I attended with my elderly cousin who uses a walker. However the staff were most attentive in ensuring we found a suitable table. A mix of high and low seating very cosy armchairs. The decor is good and relaxing. The menus are extensive but l was disappointed they lack the Home Made signature dishes of the previous chef. We both chose Mixed Grill. Which arrived very quickly nice and hot. All but one item was cooked perfectly that being the pork sausage. I mentioned this purely as l feel they should consider a Cumberland textured sausage, as the variety they use is dried out and solid in texture. I can’t rave about the food other than to say it was acceptable. Would l return ? Yes to test out a Sunday Lunch. Please note Disabled Access is via the front of pub not rear carpark.

My go to place to meat with my boys for drinks great selection of drinks food os great and the staff are really friendly. The new decorated pub is amazing and o look forward to spending more time here with family and friends alike !

Just had a fabulous Sunday roast. Neat clean pub, with great service. Excellent hot tasty food.

excellent service. Friendly bar staff. Value for money. Phenomenal refurbishment! Just adds to the place!!!

Beautiful refurbishment, recently done, great menu and delicious food, service was professional and attentive, all in a comfortable environment.

Amazing service again by Sammy and Chloe They are just so perfect and make are Friday night each time … great pub, great service always x

Fantastic refurb . Visited the pub recently and it’s a breath of fresh air . Various new drinks on draft . Very friendly locals , especially one called josh , very friendly .

Great pub and the food was great too. Reasonable prices, just wish I wasn’t as hungover so I could enjoy another few beers.

Great food and a great atmosphere. Even better Sunday roast.

Amazing Atmosphere Hats off to Rob And Sam it’s been an absolute Pleasure dining here tonight for our Anniversary and as we only live 5 mins away we shall definitely make an effort to come back more often 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻😅

Food delicious and great value. Atmosphere warm and welcoming. Service friendly and efficient. Looking forward to trying the Sunday Roast 👍🏽

First day of opening after refurbishment. Beautiful decor. Food was excellent. We had the special - steak dinner and bottle of wine for 2 - £30. Excellent service. One thing to be improved would be the sound system. The sound is very tinny and way too loud - it was intrusive.

It's shut under renovation, its a building site!

Place was in the middle of a shutdown for refurbishment so there was no food being served even though there were signs saying limited menu available. Staff weren't particularly friendly and would not accept card payment for anything under £5 so had to buy two pints to be over the limit. Might have been friendlier if was local perhaps??

Had a beautiful lunch here with my daughter the food and energy here was special thank you would highly recommend ♥️

I used it on a canal trip. Enjoy delicious pub classics such as puddings and steak pies. The volume was also plentiful.

The food is so good, they have good beer, the staff is really good, 5 stars without hesitation

Tried to order a side of chips and an egg (for a baby) and despite an egg being an add on in the burger section prices at £1.50 they decided they were going to charge me 13.99 for the chips and egg. A side of chips being £4.50. so they were going to charge me £9.49 for an egg. Absolute ridiculous and no shame. Avoid.

Went here for lunch, ordered a shandy and found a fly in it - took it to the bar and the bar staff tried arguing the toss about whether it was there when she poured it (we noticed straight away once we sat down) - a terrible atitude which is a shame because of the location - it doesn't take much to have empathy!

Went to the old broken cross today for a catch up with my friend. Been a few times now and it never disappoints. The portions are very big. So big we couldn’t eat it all but when they came to take it away she asked us if we wanted to take it home with us which we both said yes too straight away. The staff were very friendly and the food was lovely.

Good food, nice staff,I had the steak and kidnesuet pudding it was very good.

The reason for only 4 stars over all. Although it does welcome families there is no play area but still a lovely place and location.

Enjoyed a good beer after a long walk on the towpath.

Good value, comprehensive menu, large portions, friendly staff.

I recently dined at The Broken Cross and was thoroughly impressed. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff made us feel right at home. The menu offered a variety of options and the portion sizes were generous. The meal was excellent value for money. I highly recommend it for a great dining experience.

I’ve been in here several times , I always have the same chicken fajitas, but this time it had some hot very hot spice I just couldn’t eat it it was awful chicken was dry and this stuff that was on I’ve never had before, anyway waited and waited then when my partner had finished they came to ask if everything was okay, I explained an she said I’ll get the manager who did come over with the worst attitude saying what’s up with it I said I’ve tried to eat but I can’t but because I said I didn’t want to pay for it , she said she would check what the manual says there allowed to take off , she came back and said ok I’ll knock 20% off coz I had some chips and a tortilla, I said well I’ll pay you 20% coz I only picked bits , she really didn’t like it coz she said that was the best they could do. After a while she agreed so I paid 4 pound for something that was too hot to eat , will never go again . Total price £18.99….

We called in last month on the off chance to grab some lunch, we were greeted with a warm welcome and taken to a table in the restaurant. The service was attentive and friendly throughout providing a Great Service. The food was really tasty and plentiful, really enjoyed our experience - I would recommend this place

Lovely pub right on the banks of the Trent & Mersey canal. Lovely food with a wide choice. Reasonably priced. Seating at front (roadside) and back (canal side)

Good food ... not quite the large menu it was a while ago but decent portions of good home cooked food.. sadly no bread and butter pudding on new menu!! Definitely will go again..

Having lived in a nearby town for some time, we finally visited this charming canalside pub for our Sunday teatime jaunt. I never order a Sunday lunch but on this occasion I did and I wasn't disappointed. The 'mound' of food on the plate with a generous portion of perfectly cooked roast beef took me by surprise. Plenty of vegetables, perfect mashed potato meant our bellies were filled to the brim. My wife opted for an 8oz burger with added cheese and it was topped with onion rings, salad and chips. We had no room for dessert due to these brilliant portion sizes and it won't be long before we return. All staff were pleasant and accomodating especially when I asked for some extra gravy. Thankyou to you all.

Thought I'd try this place a go with my friend. We both ordered spaghetti carbonara.... Sauce was horrible and runny. Garlic bread was extremely thick and stodgy, was bigger than the plate itself. Obviously cheap cubes of chicken, several pieces including some chopped up bacon... more than the meal itself!! Pay £17.50 for this dish you'd expect much better quality, tasted super cheap and chef hasn't put much thought into it, just pure laziness! Shocking!! We got served by this young girl as a waitress, yes I know she asked how our meal was but that was right at the beginning when we didn't have a chance! Me and my friend decided after a few mouthfuls how poor our meal was. I didn't eat it all, I did eat all of that pasta because I was starving and my friend barely had half. I left a lot of the chicken, bacon and sauce behind as well as the super stodgy garlic bread. When the young girl took our plates at the end, she asked how the meal was and my friend said we weren't impressed with the sauce. The young waitress was incredibly rude and passive aggressive, made it clear she was peeved off with us. She had a go because we didn't say at the beginning, well yeah because we were barely into a meal! I'm so annoyed how she reacted, my friend was just telling the truth politely and she was so horribly rude, really not acceptable! Never had such an expierence in my life whilst going out for meals out! The waitress didn't apologise, didn't pass anything on and walked off in a huff. Disgusting behaviour. We payed a lot of money for this as well, not happy with meal and service.

Fantastic choice of beers, Cruzcampo not quite the same as Spain 🇪🇸, as I live in 🇪🇸. Staff excellent, pleasant and efficient.

Really nice food and a lovely location next to the canal. Great service.

Lovely pub with friendly attentive staff. I had steak pie with home made chips which was really good. Pub is clean and well laid out with a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Separate seated area for food service but we just sat in the pub area, my friends preference. Cask ales looked good but I had a shandy as I was on driving duty.

Real olde worlde pub, great food

You must stop here if on the canal. Food fabulous and portion size incredible.

One of the best places to stop off at when cruising 🛳. Lots of space outside and inside, a wide variety of drinks and food as well as a very welcoming atmosphere.

Rang from canal boat to check they were open . Good service - friendly staff …vegy sharing platter starter was amazing ! Reasonable prices

Looked around for somewhere to have lunch with wife. Found this pub and glad we did. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent food. Google has it as opens 12:00pm but opens sooner, think the 12pm is for lunch. Come and see, we think you will love it, and a little walk by the canal afterwards.

Excellent pubfood. Super service. Well deserved 5 stars!

Great quality food and friendly helpful staff.

We're regular diners at the Broken Cross. We always have a great dining experience, great food and great service.

Lovely pub with good food and good service

Had a beautiful Easter Sunday roast with my wife, came here by chance after an airport drop off (20 minutes from Manchester airport). Lamb shank cooked to perfection and nice starters too. Not a bad price at all would happily have paid more.

We told the staff my child had Dairy Allergy at the time of booking, at the time of seating and a staff member asked the kitchen what he could have. Ordering we told them again he has dairy allergy and another member of the team came and checked again but still dairy filled garlic bread came out on his plate. My Cesar salad was not worth the £15 I had to add mayo it was so dry. No vegan ice-cream for my dairy free child however he could have had a crumble or a brownie but yet again he would miss out half the dish as no vegan ice-cream. We paid and left. Terrible experience

Excellent food and great portions

Went for meal friday before mothers day after returning home my daughter was extremely ill all night visited gp at out of hours & doctor on Sunday.. and again 5days later as still unwell . A week off work sick . Lost pay .We all had different meals and none off us ill . I rang to inform them to be told sorry no other complaints . Pursuing as poss food poisoning .we have eaten here twice in past no issues .Halloumi curry !!

5 for a Saturday lunch,a very friendly welcome and great service. The food all arrived together and was hot and very tasty. Will definitely be going back again, a superb meal service

Brilliant location good food and nice seating area outside

Spent 2 weeks on the towpath here, had several meals and can honestly say that everything coming out of that kitchen is gert lush. The homemade jumbo chips are to die for.

9 of us went for my birthday yesterday.food was amazing and piping hot.service great.would highly recommend.

Traditional warm friendly busy pub with generous delicious traditional food

Beautiful pub! Atmosphere...feels very local and you might get some funny looks if you're not from the area. Felt quite judgmental and the drinks are overpriced. Apart from that I feel it would be great on a warm day to watch the canal on the front seating area.

The pub catered for a group of 21. The food was really good, no one had any complaints. The portions are huge. I had the chicken fajitas and there was enough for two people.

Fantastic home made chips - massive like a roast potato

Had fish and chips, batter was soggy and the whole meal was tasteless. Very disappointing.

Didn't book , but staff went out of their way to found us a table. I hope they don't lose the chef / cook food was hot and superb.

Had a few meals here and the food is fantastic NOT your quick in the microwave stuff that so many pubs pass off as cooking! Had a few different choices and never had a bad meal. The service is excellent. Can’t recommend highly enough! Going again this week!

Lovely food well too much though

Great menu wonderful food first time I've been here and not disappointed, will definitely recommend

Lovely little pub family friendly

Enjoyed our lunch and a Pint. Great staff.

1st visit to this pub, lovely and clean, very efficient and friendly staff. Fabulous menu and big portions. Looking forward to our next visit.

Great food. Hefty portions though we felt a bit bad with the amount of food we had left over. Can't complain though great value

Excellent home cooked food with generous portion sizes. Good value. Large car park. Nice location alongside the canal.