The Shroppie Fly in Cheshire East

Lovely pub located by the canal. We had lunch when visiting some friends who have a canal boat and were assisting them with the locks. I have been to the Shroppie Fly some years earlier when visiting them, and as it was the height of summer the pub car park was full. So despite some negative reviews, I found parking a lot easier and Mike kindly allowed us to park our car overnight having asked and made ourselves known.

Having booked for lunch with friends from Wirral,North Wales and Cheshire we were astounded when we arrived to find the pub closed.No one bothered to call and tell us,how rude.We left a mobile contact number. We were even more annoyed when a lady passing by told us that it had been shut for about a week! People like this give the trade a bad name and do not deserve custom.

I joined my wife & in-laws for a beautiful late lunch here one rainy day in July. Whilst we originally opted for the canal side seating, the beautiful English weather had other plans! We dashed inside for shelter and found a table plenty big enough for the 6 of us, we could even squeeze a wheelchair in. Whilst the majority of our party opted for the scampi, I was daring enough to switch it up and order ham, egg & chips, I have absolutely no regrets. My brother in-law ordered pie and it looked delicious, everyone left happy, quenched and full! The food is proper home cooked comfort food, you won’t be disappointed. Dale was an absolute superstar from the day of our visit to recently helping me with a dreaded parking ticket, he has been amazing! We can’t wait to come back, I might have to order one of everything!

We heard it has changed hands recently, fabulous new menu so much improvement, Had pork belly bites for starters, chicken Thai curry l. my husband heart stake in our pie, one of the best pies he’s had. Think the new owners will give the place what it is always needed . Staff where very accommodating.

This is a lovely traditional canal side Inn. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. There is a good menu that offers dishes for diets including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. The service was excellent and the food was very nicely presented and of a really good quality. Very reasonable prices as well. A wonderful location next to the canal with nice walks from the front door and lovely Audlem just yards away. Good free car park as well. Free wi-if. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely return.

Passing through on our boat we decided again to visit The Shroppie Fly for Sunday dinner, we were not disappointed , the roast beef dinner was delicious, particularly the cauliflower cheese, the apple pie and custard was lovely, The staff were extremely efficient and friendly, hopefully see you again soon.

The place is lovely by the canal. the food is not up to much. The staff are lovely. But the carpark is just away of making money we have been twice and will never go again after getting a parking fine, we lucky paid with a card, so have proof we were there for a meal. but what a gone

Lovely position right on the canal, great food, excellent service, good range of beverages. If you use the car park, make sure you register at the bar, otherwise you will be charged £60!

The worst fish and chips we have have soggy batter and Luke warm chips told the staff about it but she was not too concerned

I have visited this pub for food and drink for many years and always enjoyed it. However I wont be coming again or recommending anyone to visit. I visited at the end of May in the evening, unaware that there was now a need to register at the bar. Granted there were signs outside but I was on a night out with friends so we were chatting and didn't look. The staff would be aware that I wasn't local so why did they not say to register my registration.?It would only take a second to do this. The manager should have briefed them to do so. I went again the following week unaware of the change at the carpark. I subsequently received two fines I paid the first one and emailed Brittannia as I was going on holiday to ask about the 2nd fine. and could pay it whist I was away. They assured me there wasn't any further fines. I returned from holiday to have a. Inflated fine of £100 as I exceeded the 14 day period to pay £60. I spoke to someone at the Shroppie Fly who responded that its happening all the time! As i had paid cash there was nothing I could do. There were numerous other reviews with a,similar experience and I have to wonder if the manager is getting a cut in these fines. I'm a member of the U3a walking group and have informed them of my experience .. They responded that they will use one of the other pubs in Audlem for lunches in the future .

Group of 4 visited from the marina nearby . Booked a table up front . Lovely meal amazing service . Good ales on tap too ! Recommended

After reading some bad reviews we almost didn’t come here but it’s in such a good spot I thought we would give it a go, we didn’t book, was met by the landlord who said he could sort us a table. Nice guy who was run off his feet as well as was very sunny so outside was full! Food didn’t take that long and was good, I had the tomahawk too which they said might take a while. Good beers and very good New Zealand wine which my wife loves. Kids food was good. Left car in carpark and had a great walk along the canal afterwards. 3 beers, 2 large wines, kids drinks, 2 adult starters and mains and 2 kids meals was £100. Quite happy with that. Will return

After an hour's wait for food, a polite enquiry by my brother-in law was met with a tirade of abuse bluster and excuses from the owner.After delivering one of our family group's meal to the wrong table, we were told that was our fault ( still trying to work that one out) The meals were served in dribs and drabs, and an hour later we were still Waiting for 8 ciabatta's . We were told they were short staffed in the kitchen, didn't realise ciabbatas were haute cuisine,surely they didn't need that amount of prepping! We were a family group of 12, plus 3 very well behaved and patient children, they should have been served first, but chips and chicken nuggets were beyond the kitchens remit. Upon leaving the premises, I mentioned to the owner, maybe he ought to try brushing up his customer relation skills, not arguing with the customer especially if they are right, and that an apology would have sufficed. I was met with another tirade of abuse, won't be darkening his doors again. If you look out of the pub window, you won't see a herd of wilderbeest roaming majestically across the plain, nor the hanging gardens of Babylon, or a Torbay sea view, but narrowboats moored against a beautiful picture postcard setting, Audlem is a lovely village, and a pleasant family gathering was spoiled by a very rude, inept man.As for running a hostelry, I wouldn't trust him to run a bath!

We regularly visit this beautiful characterful pub on the side of the canal. Tonight we had our evening meal there. I had Sea Bass fillets and my husband the Steak & Ale pie. The staff could not have been more helpful. The quality of our food was excellent. There was live music in addition. An absolute must to visit if you are in the area. We cannot praise them enough.

Great lunch with very helpful and friendly service. It was a Monday lunchtime on a grey day, but still busy. A good indication that this place is popular with locals. Rightly so. We were very impressed and will be back.

Wow what can I say, we have just returned home from a family lunch at the Shroppie Fly and I wish we had gone somewhere else. On arrival the pub was quiet and we were seated with no problem. We ordered and paid for our food and then waited and waited we had young children with us and after a 40 minute wait we enquired as to where the food was, to be told it depends on what you have ordered and how busy it is in the kitchen, at no point when ordering where we told there would be a wait on food. The food then started to come out in dribs and drabs. Many of the orders were ciabattas and to have to wait for over an hour and 15 mins for this and then another 10 mins for the chips to arrive was totally unacceptable. We asked to speak to the manager well what can I say about a very rude man with a terrible attirude challenging us on not booking a table, how busy his pub was, how he would have got more staff if he knew who who was visiting. My advice to anyone going here is think twice because once you have paid, this guy has your money and isn’t really bothered what experience/service you receive. The only saving grace was the polite young lady who waited on our table and understood our frustration at the poor service we received, and the food when it did arrived was decent x

Very warm welcome on a dank day. Good beer (plenty of choice) and good food - especially the pies and shroppie burger. What’s not to like!

Great place with character. We had a lovely dinner here while passing through on our Narrowboat Holiday. We never caught the barmans name however he was very attentive provided great service. Board games also available to entertain the kids. We would return and recommend.

Went here for lunch and evening meal while visiting my brother and his wife on the canal. The beer, food and service were second to none. All the staff were exceptionally efficient and friendly. Great choice of beers and the food was delicious. In particular would recommend the cheese platter.

Not the first time we’ve eaten at the Shroppie and again all expectations surpassed. The staff are great, they genuinely care about their customers, the food was first class. Pretty sure Mike took our desert order too, be proud, your staff are a credit to you.

Great fast friendly service lovely coffee This is the only place open for coffee on a Monday and the experience was a good one

Service by all was brilliant . The staff ensured our meal was the best it could be with a genuine attitude of wanting to please. Food quality exceptional & cooked perfectly! Great to see this venue thriving. The live music rounded off the evening well.

Lovely pub with a chilled & relaxing atmosphere. Super dog friendly (with treats and water offered). Visited gor laye lunch on a really rainy day after a long, wet walk so the lovely mulled wine available certainly warmed us up. Food menu was great with some great choices and dishes we had were delicious. Really friendly place. Thanks guys.

Friendly staff , dog friendly, excellent food and coffee, good assortment of ales and good prices, will be back in the future.

A brilliant evening celebrating Burns night. Nothing was too much trouble. Food, service & entertainment was excellent.

Very nice dinner and dog friendly pub with limited parking at the rear. Menu with a nice selection of locally sourced foods and good beer at the bar. Recommend booking a table, and checking if there is a live band on in case that's not the atmosphere you want. Overall an enjoyable night, and a pub that locals obviously enjoy too.

Very friendly, great food, great service. Excellent value for money and huge portions, also dog friendly.

We only called for a coffee but there was live folksy music coming from another room, the staff were very friendly and the latte was one of the best we'd ever had. We're not doggy people but we didn't mind them in the bar area

Stopped here for the night in our camper van. Welcomed by the lovely landlord Dale who served great real ale and food. A place not to be missed.

Rung ahead to check if we could stop over in our camper van. Been wanting to go for a while and weren’t disappointed. Lovely welcome to a friendly personable pub on the canal. So friendly too a place that understands the need of walkers and dog owners alike. The food was great with friendly service. Live music on when we were there - a talented young man on acoustic guitar and an amazing voice. Great night sleep in our camper too and our little dog is shattered with the great canal walks. We will definitely be back.

Fab location, we stayed on car park in campervan, nice walks along canal, staff brilliant, meal superb dog friendly, breakfast in morning after peaceful night sleep - can’t go wrong 😀

An excellent canal-side pub!! Can’t recommend this place enough. We had spent the day doing the locks and were tired and very hungry. The welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, dog-friendly attitude (our dog sat on the dog sofa and was given treats upon arrival…) and amazing food were everything we needed and more. We’ll probably see you again tomorrow! A pub which understands what it’s customers want. What a find.

Booked for dinner was disapppinted again at the amount of dogs being allowed to venture into the reserved no dogs eating area - twice had this experience now

Lovely food in a lovely place ,everything was great Service, food & the beer was perfect I would definitely recommend this place an ideal spot to moor up & spend the night in there

Wow! The Shroppie Fly is a superb pub offering fantastic food. I had a starter (huge portions, so I'm glad I didn't order a main) served at the same time as my partner had his main. We enjoyed high-quality, scrumptious food, beautifully served. The staff...

Too many dogs in eating area Was disappointed that although the food is good there are so many dogs including in th restaurant area - off putting when eating I don’t dislike dogs but this place feels overrun with them and I don’t think they...

First visit to the shroppie fly since new owners, not disappointed, great atmosphere,friendly staff, and very good food

Don't know why this place has mixed reviews; service, food, ambience, pricing etc all excellent. Also outdoor seating near a lock and canal. The goats cheese starter was one of the best starters I've ever had. We all througoughly enjoyed our meals and would recommend...

Lovely pet friendly pub on the water - has parking too -lots of good food and draft beers - a great place to eat and drink! It’s located right on the canal

Saturday lunch, and great to see the Shroppie fly thriving with a great atmosphere - drinkers, eaters, young and old. Genuine welcome from the staff, and an exemplary wide choice of Gluten free options very clearly laid out on the menu. Food was good, only...

A gem of a pub, greeting on arrival was warm and welcoming. The service was excellent and all the staff have a really friendly manner. I would highly recommend this pub

Walked to Audlem from the marina. Beautiful warm day and ready for refreshments. Lovely pub, arrived mid lunchtime and they were busy, but we were quickly seated and our orders were taken in good time. The food was lovely. Two pies (both well received) battered...

Visited whilst passing through on the canal, almost didn’t having read the reviews, but decided to try it and are very glad we did! We had a drink & coffee during the day & then dinner later. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, yes...

A bit too many dogs (I have 2 dogs but didn't take them). Dogs are not restricted in any part and landlord's dog dosses on sofa in reserved restaurant side. Landlady seen shrugging shoulders to a member of staff about a customer.... shame, Nice location...

Ordered panini a asked if chips were hand cut or frozen . Chips arrived they were frozen reconstituted not nice complained they were just taken away no apology. Panini uncooked when queried told that is how they are served !

Our first meal and evening were most enjoyable with friendly staff and delicious food. We enjoyed the lamb shank and steak pie washed down with Timothy Taylor’s Landlord so much we booked again for the following night. The atmosphere on the Wednesday was much quieter....

A poor experience all round today. Due to thre Audlem transport festival the Shroppie was much busier than normal and they were way out of their depth . There was one table available but it had used plates and glasses . We sat there because...

Had lunch here today with a friend. We both had the lamb curry, which was excellent. Very attentive and friendly staff, particular mention for Harry, but all the staff were excellent but didn’t get other names! Many reserved tables, so booking ahead a good idea....

We decided to try the Shroppie Fly whilst we were camping in the area. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon wanting Sunday lunch and the staff were very accommodating, there were 5 adults, 2 children and our dog and nothing was too much trouble to...

Dropped in on a busy evening but Debbie made sure we were well looked after and found time to answer our questions on the local area. The food was tasty and of a good standard for pub food. Lovely canal-side venue with a lively vibe

This pub has had been through some bad times. Now back up and running like it should be in this famous spot by the canal. New tenants since Nov 22 and they know what they are doing. Called in for breakfast then drinks and dinner....

A busy Friday night so glad we booked a table. Last night of our boat holiday so wanted to finish with style and we surely did. A very warm welcome from the team and quickly shown to our table. Three hungry diners were treated to...

So pleased to see the Shroppie Fly up and running again. Friendly bar staff and a good choice of beer and cider on draught. Both dog and people friendly. Good choice of food - we shared a pro and apple ciabatta and chips - plenty...

Having been closed off & on over the last few years this was our first visit for some time. From booking to arrival to dining eveything was "spot on". The staff were pleasant & helpful. The menu was a cut above typical pub grub &...

Mike & Dale are great hosts. The Shroppie is really lively again with frequent live music. The food is very good & extremely reasonable. It's lovely to sit by the canal on a warm evening.

Only my second time here, but the first one to have food. Love this place, very atmosphere, dog friendly to. Service was really good and cheerful and happy. My wife had the steak and ale pie, she loved it, I had a starter of white...

Visited first yesterday then came back today as we absolutely loved it the first time! We are local (nantwich but hadn’t come across this gem till now) and recently started walking local canals. Everyone so friendly! a mixture of locals and narrow boat holiday goers...

Just enjoyed a delicious haddock, peas and chips for dinner washed down with a pint or two of dry cider. Great atmosphere, helpful and friendly staff. Lovely to sit outside and just watch the world go by. Thanks all… we will be back

We hadn’t been to The Shroppie Fly for quite a few years, but decided to visit after reading the good reviews about it. We were not disappointed. We sat outside on a sunny afternoon overlooking the canal; it was very relaxing. We both ordered the...

Whilst staying in Nantwich area we decided to visit The Shroppie for lunch as I hadn't been since I was a Child. The reviews looked quite good on here so we arrived just as food service began for lunch. Popular Pub on the Canal. We...

Really friendly, welcoming pub serving tasty, traditional pub grub. Good selection of beers. Nice atmosphere. Just what you want after a day on the canal!

New owners - what a transformation ! They have really shown this place (and their customers) some love. Everything is clean - even the car park, staff are professional and friendly and food and drinks are vastly superior to anything served up in the past...

Excellent food and service, location on the canal side was lovely, very dog friendly, we will definitely visit again.

Very popular even mid week. Excellent selection of real ales, well served. Good quality food. Reasonable value. Mistake in bill quickly dealt with, with no quibble.

As passing boaters we were delighted to see this iconic canalside pub open under a new manager. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed and the buggers delicious. Other diners' meals looked equally appetising. A very dog friendly and welcoming pub and we look forward to...

First time been in for a meal since new management , bank holiday,Sunday lunch , excellent food ,very quick service friendly efficient staff , my wife and I very impressed , will be going again .

Just had a light lunch here, have to say the ingredients excellent, salad so fresh and staff very friendly. Beer was top notch. Sitting outside by the canal too…great experience well done you guys we will be back!

We where staying in overwater marina for the weekend we walked up to the shroppy fly pub and had lunch and a few drinks the staff where lovely and the food was hot and tasty thank yiu

First time visiting since new management have taken over and wont be the last. The meal was excellent and the staff were really friendly and attentive, and very dog friendly. Well done to all of you just what we need in Audlem

I've visited The Shroppie on and off for over 10 years. In the past I thought it average to terrible. This visit we were very pleasantly surprised - under the present management it's the best I've ever seen it. All four of us had different...

We visited over the weekend and booked Sunday lunch, the food was beautiful and nothing was to much trouble for the welcoming staff. Very relaxing sitting outside in the sunshine watching the canal boats. We will definitely be back.

Great Staff, very welcoming, we have visited 3 days on the trot, on Sunday we had an excellent Sunday Lunch, there where 6 in our party and we all agreed, the food was a high quality and great value for money. Fully recommend a visit.

Sunday lunchtime - hadn’t booked but the four of us were welcomed at the door and a table was found for us in the bar area. Very pleasant staff, good beer, nice atmosphere and excellent roast - choice of portion size. A very relaxing Sunday...

Great canalside pub. Lovely friendly staff. Large selection of proper beers and wines and spirits. Dog friendly. Scrumptious food. Well worth a visit.

Excellent fish and chips we came late but the owner spoke to the chef and they made us feel welcome and food was great. Definitely coming back

popped in whilst walking the dog last saturday (4th) and decided to stop and eat. Wife had small and i had normal fish and chips, the fish was the freshest i have had in many a day and they were proper chips, both were excellent...

Busy, lively place with lots of hard working staff. Super choice of real ales. Loved the atmosphere & especially the two dogs snoozing on their big settee. Would love to visit & have a drink in the summer sitting next to the canal. Really enjoyed...

Now finally reopened under a very keen and hands on manager. Great beers and atmosphere with pleasant staff. Didn't eat here, but I will next time I visit soon on my barge.

We went for a meal between Xmas & New year and had Scampi and chips (not had this for years!) and really enjoyed it. Crispy with nice chips and salad side. Real Ale Beer was top notch too. Only complaint was lack of (Non-chocolate) choices...

Booked in for Sunday lunch, we were seated promptly and drinks arrived quickly, and were excellent. We all ordered the beef lunch, 4 adults and 2 under 7s. The food arrived hot and fresh, generous portions of very good quality, and every element was absolutely...

Brilliant, a good pub that serves good food! Visited today with family proper pub food, good ale all at good value prices. Lovely friendly staff, old recommend.

So lovely to see the Shroppie open again. The new team are really friendly and welcoming and there’s a wonderful warm atmosphere about the place. We’ve been in several times since it reopened and thoroughly enjoyed each visit. It’s a dog friendly pub and the...

Had a lovely time here, the hosts Mike and Dale are so friendly and welcoming from the moment you enter into the lovely warm, log burning cosy pub. The food and service is exceptional. The bar staff, particularly Harry, are a credit to the pub,...

Went in a post walk drink in a family group of 9 on Boxing Day. The bar staff started serving 2 of our group at the same time which seemed to throw the landlord into utter confusion. The landlord started berating us for taking up...

I went there last night for the first time. The atmosphere was good and the staff pleasant and helpful. I had the large haddock, hand-cut chips and peas. The fish was huge and the chips great it but would have been nice to have the...

This is a great pub and it’s open right now, I know that because I’m sat in it right now, come on trip advisor, get it sorted!

The Shroppie Fly has reopened. We have been in for a drink and a lovely hot chocolate and Midlands Dale who are now running it were so welcoming and friendly. They are serving food from this Wednesday 14th December and we will certainly be going...

We had heard that the Fly was open again thank goodness and so arranged to meet here on the first Friday early doors in December 2022. A warm welcome awaited us and the place was buzzing like it should. Mike and Dale were just excellent...

We read some mixed reviews about the Shroppie Fly but these were all from before it recently reopened under new management. The new management team Mike & Dale couldn’t have been more welcoming. They both took their time to chat to us and make us...

Such a lovely friendly pub. Hooe they get staff soon so meals can restart. Customer service above and beyond.

Had a great lunch here whilst on holiday on the area. Lovely fresh food with big portions. Pleasant staff and reasonably priced. Only let down was the toilet had obviously just been cleaned and the floor was a bit like a swimming pool. There was...

We were visiting Audlem for a few days. Good atmosphere, lovely setting right by the canal, friendly staff. They do a good Sunday Roast lunch here, and delicious desserts (we had white chocolate pavlova and Sticky Toffee pudding). With a pint of real ale to...

It's been a long time since I've eaten here, but it was lovely to see this pub producing nice food again. We only had sandwiches and fries but everything was lovely and fresh, reasonably priced and the menu was a bit different and very appealing....

This is a good place to come for good beer and good food hence the four stars. Our waitress/table server was a certain 5*. The setting, canal side by a lock in the sunshine is a perfect 5*. Take no notice of the reviews written...

We visited twice whilst on a narrowboat holiday - once for drinks and then for dinner. We felt safe with all the cover measures in place and enjoyed the traditional pub food including the chicken pie and chips. It's a great place to watch all the boats going up/down the Audlem flight.

Food and beer could not be faulted. Friendly and attentive service in a beautiful location. Felt safe and well spaced tables.

We're fairly new to Audlem and this gem of a pub has become our local. It's situated on a lock & it's lovely watching the narrow boats go by. The staff are very friendly, attentive and efficient. Nothing is too much trouble. My husband loves the beer there and thinks the cellar is well kept. Whilst the menu is limited (difficult times for the hospitality sector), it's well cooked with fresh ingredients. It's a great place for dog owners if you don't mind your pooch being spoiled rotten, We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

I found this pub whilst being on a family holiday nearby. Great friendly service and amazing food at good value for money. I would definitely visit this pub again if I was in the area.

It is good to see this pub continue to do well and the new owners have done a brilliant job in turning it round despite the pandemic. Food was delicious and prices are reasonable. Well done to you all.

I moved near to Audlem about a year ago on my narrowboat. I have started using the pub on my own for awhile now. Normally sit reading my book enjoying a few beers which as a real ale drinker is always spot on. Lucy and the other staff are very friendly and have made me feel very welcome. I have not eaten there but earwigging other people who have I have never heard any complaints and it always looks scrummy. The staff are attentive and work very hard in keeping customers happy. Would highly recommend to anyone to pop in for a pint. Thanks to all the staff Jon