The Old Packet House in Trafford

Great afternoon with pals having a few beers and some great food to accompany the football .all-round fab afternoon. The sharing platter was really good as we're the sandwich we had will be coming back

Really great food and atmosphere. Had a lovely time. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Cosey pub, will definitely be returning soon!

We go every week for the quiz on a Monday night and the staff are always friendly and helpful. I also go with my book club every few weeks and if the music is a bit loud they are more than happy to turn it down in the area we are sitting so we can have our chat. It’s a cozy place especially with the fire going in the winter.

Excellent food, great place for lunch. Great menu and a weekly specials board. Always busy, very popular place. Would recommend.

As always great food and great friendly staff. Can highly recommend the Fish n Chips!! Excellent value for money for food and drink

The best Sunday roast by far and amazing value with great service. Me & the wife had perfectly cooked roast beef served with fresh vegetables, great homemade yorkshire puddings and banging gravy (defo not bisto). All this was washed down with a few of the best pints of Guinness in Manchester.

We came for a few drinks and the customer service was amazing the cocktails wowwwwww and the atmosphere aswell music not to loud so you can have a conversation. Food is lovely too

What can I say absolutely amazing food compliments to the chef beautifully clean and well presented place staff were exceptional and the cocktails were amazing if you go definitely try the steak was absolutely gorgeous we will definitely be back without a doubt

This is our local. We absolutely love it. Friendly staff and locals are very welcoming. Food is amazing and plays bangers all night long! We’ve had great times here.

What absolute delight to have the specials on for the euro football last night watching England we all had the chicken in a basket and was blown away the way it came it was the best chicken chips presented by there lovely chef who always makes it to perfection and the Staff always look after you with smiles and make you all feel welcome this pub is the best by far and well recommended so people get your self down to this awesome pub for the specials they have on we be back to

Had an absolutely amazing meal here this evening. We whipped in for a quick one before tea and spotted one of the lovely bar staff tucking into some great looking food, we were sold and quickly asked for some menus. Food didn’t take too long and was piping hot on arrival. I had one of the specials which was amazing, but the sausage and mash was apparently next level. Would recommend a visit, the log fire roaring and the home cooked food is a spectacular combination.

Been with my mum twice. Food, drinks and service fabulous. Friendly and great value for money 😀 will definitely visit again

This is a lovely little pub, with friendly staff who go out of their way to help make every visit enjoyable. We’ve eaten here several times recently, and never been disappointed - with a good choice of delicious, freshly prepared food! We came most recently, as a family of 4 for Mother’s Day: it was fab!!

Family birthday on a Sunday. Really great set-up, food, service and atmosphere. Lovely log fire in the background. Tremendous place.

Great food and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is fantastic. Need more pubs like this. Will be back again very soon.

Food was delicious, service was outstanding, nothing too much trouble. Definitely will return for a full roast dinner soon.

A fantastic pub with excellent service and friendly staff. My family and I enjoyed a hearty meal that was generous in size and cooked to perfection. All in all the Old Packet House embodies what a traditional English pub should be.

Great food and drink delivered with excellent service in a traditional pub setting and a nice warm fire. Would highly recommend for a meal out and /or drinks!

Brilliant service and amazing food. There's a lovely open fire. Not many of these pubs left. All round great place.

Excellent food , highly recommended Not usual pub food. Will return soon. Well done, quality of food was excellent… 10 /10

Popped in on 26/01 for lunch whilst on a canal walk in the area.Saw on the sign outside that serving food all day Thursday and Friday and thought we would give it a try and was glad we did.Toasties and chips well presented and very tasty and Tim Taylor’s Landlord well kept and went down a treat.Staff efficient and attentive and an all round pleasant visit to an old style pub I would not hesitate to recommend.

Lovely night in our own private area to celebrate our sons 21st birthday. Excellent food, great atmosphere and very relaxing, lemon gin my new favourite drink, Lovely little area for a private get together.

Best pub ever, love this place staff are great proper pub vibes proper mint only thing is idk why they didn’t call it the packet inn

We had christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Dinner was excellent and very friendly service. Highly recommended.

My friends and I love visiting, all the staff are great, the atmosphere is always welcoming and we've always had a great time everytime

Extremely rude landlady to some customers. Group was a little loud , though rather than ask to quieten down a little were told ‘if don’t quieten down can leave’ Other bar staff said was always like that and looked embarrassed. Don’t go!

On visiting this establishment with a few of my friends on a Saturday evening we were rudely asked to leave for being too loud in a pub on a weekend evening rather than just being asked to keep the volume down. Personally I don’t think we were loud at all and the landlady just had an attitude. It really put a dampener on mine and my friends evening.

Great food and good beer. The Sunday lunch is excellent all the food is good. The pub has great beer and service with a good atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

What did I let myself in for. Hideous food - cheap I’ll admit (but the quality was abysmal). The mash was lumpy, my friends lasagne had no cheesy white sauce just grated cheese. Tables were sticky. Drinks were ok, but no table service. Dark haired lady on the bar didn’t seem to pay any attention apart from regulars she was talking to. Wouldn’t go again, we weren’t made to feel welcome. We travelled from Derby and stopped off here - never again sorry.

We visited here with four friends for an evening Christmas get together. The Old Packet House is a quaint olde world pub, not huge so would recommend booking ahead. We had pre-ordered from a very generous menu and paid £5 deposit each. We were seated next to a roaring fire, table festively decorated and candle lit. Starters arrived promptly and were delicious (garlic mushrooms and homemade tomato soup). The main courses didn’t disappoint, four of us chose steak which was cooked to individual taste. Two chose Turkey, which was moist and tasty. Seasonal veg, crispy roast potatoes and either peppercorn sauce or thick turkey gravy accompanied. We all cleared our plates. Desserts were equally delicious, homemade sherry trifle and fruit crumble and cream were chosen. What a feast, and all for £19.95! The hosts and staff were friendly and helpful, even on a busy night and I would definitely recommend a visit - I’ll certainly be going back.

I popped into this pub during a recent shopping trip with a very good friend. We were looking for somewhere decent for lunch. We must say that we were not disappointed with our choice. The bar staff was very friendly and helpful and ensured that we had everything we needed. The food was delicious and very good value for money. We will definitely be back!!

We went for Sunday lunch, one of party was vegetarian but apart from a chilli nothing else was offered. The waitress said they could do the roast without meat and with extra veg, when we asked if it would be any cheaper she didn't think so, but then came back and said they would knock £1 off. Surely the meat element would be worth more than a £1? Anyway we went for that. When the meals came there was a lovely assortment of vegetables, but nothing special. There was so little mashed potato it wouldn't have filled a tablespoon and was very dry. The extra veg for our friend consisted of one extra roast potato!! We were not impressed at all with the food and the friend who suggested we visited was embarrassed at having recommended the restaurant. The staff were very friendly and helpful but they were let down by the food. The restaurant only had a couple of other diners so that spoke volumes to us.

What a hidden gem. Four out of six of us had never been in this pub, we all be returning. A great traditional pub, log fires, warm welcome and comfy seating. Loved it

The veggie burger was awful, it looked liked something worse than you get out of the freezer at home. Dry, burnt, and tasteless. It came on a dry barmcake, no relish, no butter, nothing. Chips and salad were average at best. All the other meals looked amazing, mine just looked sorry for itself. Excellent place for a drink though.

The old packet house has the best home cooked food in the area. The chilli con carne is fantastic. Really spicy. Very reasonable prices. Good real ales. Friendly and helpful staff. Worth giving it a try

My hubby son & his girlfriend had our tea there last night. It was fabulous. The staff were friendly considering they hadn't seen us before. Food piping hot and generous portions and very tasty. We also had a pudding good old fashioned puds like syrup sponge, apple pie, rhubarb crumble with loads of custard. The pub is an old traditional pub and I'm sure in the winter when they light the fires it will be very cosy. We are going back soon to try the Sunday lunch.

This is a fantastic pub meals are all home made had the steak pie wow was the best I have ever had been before the burgers are so nice and try the home made soup beautiful I come from burnage to go here well worth the trip

An old pub with a welcoming wood fire, and equally welcoming staff. We had a traditional Sunday Lunch meal of roast beef with assorted vegetables, which was extremely good. The dessert was enjoyed by all too, and the price for the three of us was very reasonable.

Food is great value and served promptly great surroundings just the way a pub should be it's as near to your mum's as poss good experience

I've been staying with Claire and Roger for awhile now and can say that their hospitality is second to none. Very clean and well serviced rooms. The bar is a friendly and welcoming place with some great characters to chat with.

Unfortunately I have to agree with the previous review in regards to the management/landlady of the pub. She lets this place down massively. Unprofessional is an understatement!

Made a special visit as you were a recommended dog friendly pub on a couple of web sites, including your own. I know it says on your web site that dogs were 'welcome in the beer garden and tiled areas of the pub' but when we were told to sit in the corner, on a couple of uncomfortable bar stools, right next to the door and leaning up against a fruit machine, we decided to take our business elsewhere. Really not dog friendly at all.

Well, i have been to sooo many places in and around Cheshire, for a sunday lunch, and finally, i have found MY perfect place!!! I had the roast beef dinner that came with carrot and swede, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, mash potato, roast potato, yorkshire pud and the most beautiful gravy. My mother could have cooked this, it was soo good. Not sure i want to overly promote this place, cos i wanna keep it available for me, ALWAYS. FYI, the price of this amazing dinner....just £8-95 or 2 meals for £16. What else can i say?

Great Pub for food and a good pint,especially the Guinness .Frequent this place when i am in the area and its always a pleasure to go to a traditional pub with good food and drink and a friendly atmosphere .

Nothing at all good to say about this, and as for the atitude from the woman who is the manager or owner whichever it was a disgrace.

Fuimos a la casa de paquete antiguo ayer para el almuerzo de domingo con los amigos. Había una buena variedad en el menú. Tuve el cordero y mis amigos tenían la carne asada y budín de Yorkshire. ambos estuvieron deliciosos. Había seis diferentes verduras con el cordero y ternera. El pub es muy pintoresca y cómoda. El personal era muy servicial y amable. Le recomiendo el paquete antiguo a toda mi familia y amigos. Pruébalo, no te arrepentirás.

Nos topamos con este pequeño pub del viejo mundo cuando visite un parque cercano al por menor, de Pizza Hut, MCDONALD'S y Burger king Outlets.

Visitamos otra vez los martes por la noche y la comida era excelente, verduras frescas, curry y papas fritas caseras, la pareja que lleva este pub tienen lo justo.

No muy a menudo llamada aquí pero siempre un agradable wrlcome y los precios son muy razonables puede recomendar una visita defitneley

Nos habían dicho que la comida era deliciosa, así que decidimos ir hoy. No nos decepcionó el domingo comidas eran

Llamamos a la Vieja Casa de paquete hoy para comer el domingo por sugerencia de nuestra hija. Sin duda fue una de sus sugerencias. Ubicado en un buen pub con una buena selección de cervezas de barril y lagers con personal amable y servicial.

We had the pleasure of having lunch at,The old Packet House Altrincham Cheshire on ringing to check if they were open on Wednesday 28th December 2016 for a party bookingSpeaking to Clare ,she said she would be delighted to cater for our needs if we pre -ordered from the Menu provided on email. which we did ,On arriving we were greated by Roger who showed us to the tables set up ready for a party of 20 ,no sooner had we been served drinks the food started arriving which was piping hot and delicious.No hesitation in recomending this pub we will certainly be returningJim with the Muddy Boots

Been to this pub about 5 times now, every time the food has been fresh, tasty, plentiful and above all piping hot.The food is served on hot plates and honestly I cannot fault it.The staff are lovely and cant do enough for you.The interior is a little tired now, but forget that and enjoy the food.My husband and I used to visit all the time many years ago but I am so glad we started visiting again, it is excellent.Well done

Lovely pub nice home cooked food with open fire !Great food at a fantastic price , well worth a visit on these cooler autumn days

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Went Monday lunchtime, yet again the home-cooked food was delicious, made as I had requested, no dressings on my salad. Everything was fresh and well presented, the staff are extremely friendly The entire menu is home-cooked and at extremely competitive prices. The proprietor had even asked his joiner to build a small ramp so I could access with my elderly relation. I shall definitely be returning very soon!

Stopped off for refreshments on our way to Manchester we had driven from London so we're in need a light bite and a Drink.... This place was a little gem with parking at the rear, exactly what we needed the staff were polite and very friendly. Overall it ticked all our boxes but does suffer from looking a little tired...

I find this pub very nice and cozy. The atmosphere is very relaxed and it almost feels like you are at home with the warm fire. The best part is how random the place is, you would expect to find this pub in the Lake District but it's beautifully placed on the outskirts of altrincham, so unique.

Came here for lunch mid week, chose a chicken dish ( think it was called hunters chicken) came in a lovely separate dish with chips..which were delicious, and also a nice little salad.. for £6.50 was amazing value, delicious food and was cooked fresh to order. I think that you could order 2 meals which worked out cheaper per item, but as I was on my own I didn't look into this option.The lady behind the bar was helpful and friendly, all in all a good dining experience.Really nice menu, and will definitely be visiting here again! One point that might be useful.. they take card payments but only over £10.

The Old Packet House is a firm favourite of our office - we are just over the road and have spent many a Friday evening and sunny lunchtime in this lovely place. They serve great home cooked food including the best chips and pepper sauce in the land!

Good home cooked food and good cosy atmosphere!! Log fire also in the winter and the chilli con carne is worth a mention good value home cooked food and desserts

We were up visiting brother (inlaw) and this is his local. This was our first visit and were very impressed. All staff very nice. All locals friendly. Food was lovely. Owners roger and claire are nice and friendly. All in all this pub is highly recommended will be seeing you again soon cheryl and paul

Popped in here while stashing locally en route to the airport. Didn't know they did rooms. The food was proper food. None of this ready meal rubbish. Veg and salad was fresh and a decent bottle of wine at good prices. Will definitely visit again if in the area.

Went here just before Christmas for a Sunday lunch with some of my family. Although they seemed to be quite short on staff and very busy, the staff were very friendly and attentive.I have been to this pub quite often, and it always has tasty and reasonably priced home cooked food. It is always cosy and welcoming, and I would definitely recommend going here for both food and drink.

Stayed here when going to the rugby at Old Trafford. It is only a few minutes walk from the tram station. The rooms had just be refurbished and were very clean and comfortable with tea/coffee making facilities. Breakfast was very good and cooked to order at a time we wanted. Hospitality of owners was great would definitely stay again and recommend.

popped in fer a couple of beers and caught the end of a thrilling Poland v Eire when a rude bloke walked up to the tv and switched it off!!! Apparently he was the landlord and it's his pub and his ball. Next stop the Navigation...

We enjoyed a lovely meal with our family in this friendly pub. The food was homemade and excellent value. 2 meals for just £10. The pub is full of character and charm. Thanks for great service.

Small friendly pub with log burning fire to make a warm feeling pub which serves good food and a beer garden. really enjoyed my nights there. would defiantly go again. loved it.

We often pop in for Sunday lunch. Two for £12 at the moment . Lovely home made roasts on pipping hot plates.

Went to Altrincham to see relatives and stayed at the Old Packet House on Navigation Road. Had a really good time, Claire and Roger who run it are very hospitable and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were lovely, clean and nicely decorated with coffee and tea. Food is all freshly made, with no frozen or packet vegetables, all home cooked. The pub is really handy for the tram into Manchester, we just left the car in their car park and a ten minute walk and we were at the station. The trams run every few minutes and it is a really nice journey into the city. Will definitely be visiting again, can highly recommend.

Went here for the first time. Very cosy inside even an area for dogs. Good food too and very good value. All in all a good pub!

A busy pub with a simple choice of tasty food and good local beers to match !! The Guinness is very popular !!

This is a nice looking, traditional inn. A bit ragged about the edges but that adds to its charm in a way. Unfortunately it is massively let down by the food.I stopped in there for lunch midweek and had the vegetable soup and the hunters chicken. Both dishes were of a standard you'd expect from a motorway services or cheap roadside diner; edible but obviously prepared by someone for whom cooking is just a chore.Both dishes were microwaved way beyond an acceptable temperature - food only gets this hot in a microwave so any claims that they don't microwave can't be true. It took 15 minutes for the soup to cool enough to eat and the cheese on the hunters chicken had been super-heated to the point where it was starting to break down - see the photo. The chips were dry and contained way too many scraps. The salad was the only thing that hadn't been massacred. If all you want is a drink with a traditional old world atmosphere then this place is fine but it's painfully obvious that they're not really interested in doing good food.

An absolutely great place to stay. A very warm welcome is extended to everyone by Roger and Clare .One of the most friendliest and comfortable places I've stayed in.Great menu of home cooked food ,and for all the Guinness drinkers, well this really does take some beating. In one word ,unfaultable.

Old packet inn is just up the road from Navigation tram stopLovely traditional inn, with a roaring open fire which is perfect for a winters evening.friendly staff and crowd, home cooking pub menu which is very good value for money. I highly recommend it

The packet is such a homely place, it's almost like having friends around in your own home, a great atmosphere and lovely night out if you are looking for a few local drinks. Great music and entertaining DJ. Best public house in the area.

Despite the night being ruined slightly by a few drunken idiots who insisted on pushing everyone off the dancefloor and just generally disrespecting people, it was a brilliant night! So much effort made by most, staff and dj were fab!!

Amazing night had! Everyone had joined in with the fancy dress Halloween night! Dj was brilliant! Lovely atmosphere. There were a few idiots in as you do find everywhere but the staff refused them service so left soon after! Absolutely brilliant night! Couldn't fault it!

Just visited this pub on a Saturday night for a couple of beers. We thought it had a great atmosphere and good beer. Happy that it showed sports and great music! Looking forward to the visit!

My husband and I have eaten here 3 times recently. The food is basic home cooked pub grub (no microwaved food here) & the value for money is unbelievable. The menu is varied with just the right amount of choices. The staff are friendly & helpful & the dining area is comfortable & attractive. The plates were hot, which is an important detail, and one on which so many places fail. On our first visit I had an omelette & an extra filling was added free of charge. I was able to have a warm, crusty, white roll with my soup, instead of ciabatta or brown seeded bread (which is what is usually offered nowadays) genuine, from the pod, garden peas, and, best of all, traditional sherry trifle with (wonder of wonders) fruit at the bottom. We both agreed that this trifle was the best we could remember tasting, and was such a refreshing change from cheesecake, panna cotta & chocolate mousse. Our bill for 2 lagers, a glass of wine, 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 desserts & 2 cappuccinos was an incredible £34.20. Desserts were £2.50 each & the coffees only £1.30. Last weekend we went for Sunday lunch & an extra jug of gravy was supplied to every table (a nice touch). This was only our third visit & I was amazed that the martini rosso I had requested on my first visit, which was not stocked, was now available. This is surely a gesture on a par with that of the Ritz or the Savoy. I don't know anywhere else serving this quality of food for such value, so if you want a simple home cooked, delicious pub meal, try the Old Packet House. You won't be disappointed.