TOLLEMACHE ARMS in Cheshire West and Chester

We should have guessed when the place was completely empty. The last time we visited the food wasn’t very good , but I always give places a second chance. This pub is also very local to us and in the past has been very good , even visiting with friends. The brioche bun was that burnt it broke into pieces when I cut it , the chips are definitely frozen and not homemade and my husband ordered mash potatoes and received chips , we did tell the server and she brought out some mash, my husband had to use the mash to put inside his steak pie to soak up the watery contents. My food was terrible if I’m honest and I pretty much left it. Unfortunately I don’t think we will be visiting again. This used to be a very good pub for its food, but now looks like it’s turning into a drinking man’s pub, such a shame.

5 stars Food Service Venue Scenery Amy who served us Dog/family friendly Amazing experience. Will definitely continue to visit

Visited the Tollemache on a whim, not having any real lunch target in mind. The staff greeting us were friendly, polite and helpful. The lunch was ordered and was delivered very quickly. The meals lived up to their menu descriptions and were hot and very tasty.

Called in for two for £20 fish and chips ,looked lovely when brought to to the table but unfortunately there was a after taste off the batter which made us feel unwell when we got home-cant fault the pub itself or the staff who were exceptional

We stopped there on our way to Nantwich. And the food was amazing!! Burgers and fish and chips so well cooked. Good sizes. . All food was piping hot just . Atention to details. ONE word food was SUPERB!! Good selection of dishes. And desserts to die for!! A second visit is a most!!

Stayed overnight whilst visiting friends nearby, bed was comfortable, however the room was dated and needed an upgrade. Breakfast unbelievably good, with great service.

I returned to the Tollemache Arms for lunch to meet with friends It was excellent, delicious food set in a very relaxing atmosphere, supported by a delightful team who look after you. A real pleasure. it was also excellent value for money. If you have not tried the food ,you a missing out one one of the best pubs to eat at. Many thanks to all the ' Team' We received a very warm welcome from Annabelle, well looked after by Lewis at table. Martin the Chef who we did not get to meet cooked lovely food. My favourite is the cajun chicken with chips and salad. It was mouth watering. The portion size was excellent. Seriously if you have not tried the Tollemache, make sure you get a date in your diary. Thank you to Annabelle, Lewis, Martin and all the Team. I look forward to seeing you again

Fabulous location, comfortable rooms albeit a little tired and dated. Breakfast to die for, great service. Would love the owners to spend to upgrade this fabulous pub/hotel.

You cant choose the weather, but you can choose the Best Pub, restaurant in Cheshire! We visited twice in 2 days first with 2 tables for family and the next day a table of 4 in the shelter. Everyone was delighted with the food, drink and outstanding service and attention. It is sop easy to log your car in when you arrive, for no cost parking, with lots of parking space, I am sorry but you would have to be an idiot to get a parking fee as there are notices all around.Rugs were provided and we made great use of our days out after being denied for so long. We are coming back to eat indoors as soon as you re-open.Dave and his staff deserve all the credit and success for providing such a great dining experience. Well done to you all and I hope many others are attracted to your superb hostelry and you prosper!Richard & Mag Chapman

Visited yesterday despite the cold - helpfully reduced by the heaters, with family I hadn’t seen for a while. The service was excellent as was the food. We are looking foreword to returning soon on hopefully a warmer day. Thanks again

Hi,thought long and hard about posting this review but I don’t want any other people to experience this.we hadn’t seen our friends for some time due to Covid and when it was possible We booked a Sunday Lunch. We were asked how long we would be staying and as this was our first meet up for some time,we said it would definitely be longer than two hours,which we were told would be documented.we had a lovely lunch, the bill was just over £150.we paid that and then went outside for another drink as it was lovely weather.Afew weeks later both ourselves and our friends received a parking fine for £60 per couple.we didn’t u derstand why we had received these penalties.but it transpires that the car park is not owned by the pub and if you stay longer than two hours and the pub don’t document this to the owners of the car park you are fined.so, our £150+ meal actually cost us £270 .we complained but to no avail.BEWARE

The manager Dave and his team have a well rehearsed 'Formula' for ensuring anyone who visits has an enjoyable and safe visit. From clear instructions, safe distancing and a clean environment nothing seems too much trouble. The Tollemarche should be used as a 'Role model' in how to run a business in these difficult times! So, safety aside, the food, service and ambiance is second to none in the area. We had a most enjoyable 4 hours and we could not fault any part of the visit. Thanks so much for making my first jaunt into the outside world in 6 months so enjoyable.☆☆☆☆☆

Well just 6 days into reopening after lockdown and we chanced the pub on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Signed in, seated and happy. Drinks were nice, the food was good and all seemed rosy. BUT, there were signs saying customers MUST wear masks when not seated. People were queueing for the outside bar without masks, going to the indoor toilets without masks and even being allowed to enter the outside seating area to take their tables without masks. I asked a staff member why they were allowing that and was told that it was the pub's rule not the law and that the staff were unable to enforce it. To me rules are rules, these businesses need to grow a pair or they'll be moaning about being closed again pretty damn soon.

We ordered Minted lamb for New Year’s Eve for our family of 4 (2 adults and 9 & 10yr old), which deliver on time by a socially distance service.The food was piping hot and out of this world, every bit as good as in the restaurant. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the Cajun chips were to died for. With 4 clean plates, desert was just as good.

Been to garden centre and called here for lunch on way home. Friendly welcoming service. Good social distancing in place. We all ordered sausage panini with chips and onion rings. The food was excellent well presented piping hot. The onion rings were amazing lovely and crisp and not at all greasy. A real treat at reasonable prices.

I don’t normally write reviews but today I felt I really had to. After a very wet and muddy dog walk myself and my hubby decided to call in at the Tollemache for a light bite. Whilst we were there we discovered that they offered takeaway meals (literally anything off the menu) we were planning on returning home to cook a Sunday roast for ourselves and our 3 children. Once we discovered this we made the decision to try the takeaway Sunday lunch and wow we were not disappointed. It is amazing and great value and the kids loved it too We will definitely be using this service in the future .... Thank u Tollemache x

We visited this pub after a impromptu stop after a visit to Cheshire and what can I say it was definitely worth a stop . Food and staff was amazing .never had a meal so big and was so tasty real home cooked food will definitely be returning. Only downside is we wished we lived closer .

We are local and visit the Tolly regularly, but not often to eat. Yesterday we booked a meal to celebrate our wedding anniversary and the team did a fabulous job as usual.Even in these difficult times they maintain a full menu and cook everything to perfection. My beef shin melted like butter, accompanied by delicately truffled mash and nice crunchy summer veg. My wife's Chicken and leak pie was equally well appreciated. Unfortunately the portions are so wholesome there was no room for pudding, so had to be happy to wash it down with a well kept pint of Dizzy Blond.Dave and his team have done an exceptional job to make it Covid safe but still able to feel comfortable. They've configured some areas to enable separate 'bubbles' to have tables close enough to talk but maintain a safe distance, and the staff are all attentive to both the needs of the customers and that everyone is following the rules.

I found the Staff to be so friendly, welcoming and helpful. The restaurant is welcoming and clean and the food is lovely. The garlic mushrooms are to die for! Will definately be calling again when over that way.

Visited on a Friday lunchtime without booking, got a lovely table in front of the fire with no problems at all. Ordered from the 2 for £12 menu, beautiful food, cooked fresh with proper homemade chips and very tasty, had desserts as well and could not fault anything at all, will definitely be back!

Had a lovely birthday dinner here and the team were so helpful and welcoming! They had balloons on the table and everything set for our meal. The food was top class and absolutely delicious!

Two of us really enjoyed a very welcoming and relaxed environment, and its strict adherence to current Covid regs made it feel very safe, too. We enjoyed the quiche and ham, egg and chips. Both dishes were freshly prepared and flavoursome - most enjoyable.Service was prompt and there’s a pleasant buzz to the place.

We had lunch here last Friday. It was excellent. The two for £12 deal is fantastic value, but don't stop at the mains. Neither of us were going to leave without trying the raspberry sponge pudding which was surprisingly light. Just as well as the main courses were substantial. As I am in the shielding group, I am naturally quite anxious about being out, but heartily sick of being so restricted. The Tollemache goes above an beyond to ensure customer (& staff) safety. It's a barn of a place with more than well spaced tables & hand sanitiser everywhere. There's an excellent one way system in place. Table service staff are very aware of when customers need attention. We are local, & frankly, it's the only place we feel totally safe on a quiet night out. We have been there when customers had tried to enter without wearing masks. No chance! They also do a take out menu. Well done Dave, Tom and the team. x

It was the end of a canal trip for 5 guys all over 60 on the Shropshire Union and Trent and Mersey. Had booked and ensured there were no problems some weeks before. When we arrived they said they had no booking. However I had the email confirming the booking and they did have space. Despite this little hicup they treated us very well. Everything was clean and well set up with clear instruction. Food was excellent and the price very very reasonable. I indulged in three courses and all we brilliant, could not fault a thing. Can recommend the lamb steaks with Cajan chips.

We called on the way back from the Wirral ,a mistake! We had garlic bread to start which was a very large portion and very good,Then it went downhill,we both had battered haddock it looked good on the plate with a nice batter , however the fish inside can only be described as grey.and unappetising. We certainly not be going again

Excellent dinner. Covid safe pub, really safe, really excellent service and atmosphere. Food absolutely brilliant value for money. Chef is great! Minted lamb and Han cut chips. 30% off on Wednesday evening.

Living with a person who has underlying conditions safety and feeling safe is the first priority for me when venturing out in these pandemic times. Second priority is achieving the highest level of satisfaction as can be had when venturing out into the perilous great outdoors. Both safety and satisfaction here were provided to the highest degree.Once sterilised up and details passed on we were escorted to a table where I ordered the minted lamb steak and my partner opted for the cajun chicken. Plus drinks, of course. Surveying the venue whilst enjoying my pint of Unicorn it was pleasing, and reassuring, to be very much in our own space. Notices also provided offered the reassurances which underline how safety conscious Robinsons are about their venues; temperature checks on staff before shifts, single use menus, regularly sanitised frequently touched surfaces etc. All of this without spoiling what is a grand building typical of what you would expect of a food pub out in the country.When the food was presented my first impression was how wonderful the colour was. A char on the glistening lamb, cajun chips fat and golden with the reddish dusting of cajun spices, and a little salad just to dress it up correctly. There's also a white sauce included but I'd declined this when ordering. My partner, possibly now wishing she'd gone with the lamb also, was nevertheless loving her own plate and so we set to eating.Both meals were wonderful. Usually unlucky in eateries I enjoyed my main immensely and so we then went on to order desserts. Lemon tart with a raspberry coulie and strawberry ice-cream was my choice and every bit as pleasing as my new level of expectation had anticipated. My partner had the chocolate brownie with vanilla ice-cream and chocolate sauce- gluten free. Anybody who has scoured the land searching for gluten free satisfaction will tell you that disappointment usually wins the day but not today. Her brownie was an absolute triumph.I paid, contacless, including a tip which underrepresented our delight and so I have come on here to tell the rest of the world just how fabulous the Tollemache Arms is.Thanks for a wonderful and safe experience!

I was hugely disappointed, when a member of staff advised us that the kitchen was closed when we arrived (later than planned due to traffic). We were further told that both of us were not allowed in or we couldn’t be served, despite our Sunday meal being booked weeks ago. This very much spoilt our trip back from North Wales after a 5-day holiday. Having passed the restaurant each day travelling to work in Chester and for several years, this was the first time I had stopped.After the very poor hospitality and service, we shall not be coming back and I would most certainly not recommend this restaurant to anybody. As the window stated ‘open until 9pm’, and we arrived at 8:15pm, I’ve reported this pub to Robinson’s Brewery HQ. It’s a shame this restaurant will not gain any future business from myself or my family - but we will never return.

Made an impromptu stop here on the way back from Cheshire Oaks. Friendly staff and excellent service. Good selection of meals on the menu. Food was fantastic and reasonable priced. All very safe re Covid restrictions etc. Well worth a visit - we will definitely return.

Stopped by for lunch during the week (after phoning to check they were dog-friendly). Bar staff were exceptional and the food was delicious. All food/drinks served to the table and tables are socially distanced for those concerned about Covid. Highly recommended - really looking forward to our next visit.

Fantastic meal and superb efficient staff. Would definitely recommend to everyone. We were a party of six and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Nothing was too much for the fantastic staff.

Fantastic meal here tonight with great pleasant service from all young gentlemen. Steaks were cooked perfectly and the minted lamb was very tender also the lamb koftas were yummy .... we even managed a desert which finished the meal off nicely. Very clean and tidy with social distancing in place. Will be returning next week

Just had the best steaks for a long time. The pub has good social distancing and cleanliness in place with friendly and helpful staff. Full marks to the place.

What can I say, great pub, great food and amazing scenery outside. Been here a few times over the years now and really impressed with the food and service. Definitely worth visiting if in or near the area.

Have driven past the Tollemache Arms so many times but just never called in! We booked in as part of the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme and had a fantastic meal. Very clean, social distancing fully adhered to, hand sanitisers on entry and outside toilets, very professional staff and the food was just superb, completely spot on. The beer garden looked very welcoming but the sky literally emptied and we watched the most amazing lightening storm followed by torrential rain, staff dealt with everything so well. Keen to go back soon and totally recommend. Well run and deserves to do well, thank you :-)

Excellent Minted Lamb matched with great customer service. The pub is on the edge of the countryside with views over a farm. Great place to relax. There is also a kids slide and swings to entertain the children.

Have previously visited before on one occasion and a had a cheap lunch deal which was ok for what we paid at the time but was nothing that set your world alight. That said the place does have a nice feel to it and the staff were very welcoming so we thought we would try it again. I ordered the turkey, ham and leek pie. The pastry was good but that's about as good as it got, it was swimming inside the pie dish, loaded with hard peas, really tough meat that was quite gristly in places, the chips were excellent so top marks there. My partner ordered salmon and sauted potatoes which was not good at all. The potatoes tasted like they had been boiled and not sauted, i tried the fish and it didn't taste fresh to me but putting that aside it had been covered with a balsamic vinegar/glaze and some kind of black seeds. These flavours were all wrong, added to this it was served with carrots, cabbage and a good old ladle full of what was nothing more than passata. None of these flavours went together and it wasn't an enjoyable dish, so much so that my partner left it. We got the obligatory "sorry about that" and that was it so we exited the building for the last time.

Fantastic Family Sunday lunch with our daughter Alice and husband David who live very nearby. Not our first visit but food as always was great. Water for puppy Bruno and room for new baby Sofia. Felt very Covid secure with excellent safety measures. Staff are fabulous and food always good. So glad you are back !!

I took my Grandma and sister out for lunch this week and I would highly recommend eating here. It’s all very well organised with entry and exit signs and very clean. Very impressed! The food was beautiful as normal and all the staff were very helpful and friendly! There is seating organised both inside and outside all with the appropriate distancing between. Thank you for a fabulous meal and I look forward to visiting again soon!

We have visited this pub many times and have never been disappointed by the meals. The staff will always try to accommodate your preferences regarding how you would like your food cooked. The ingredients are always fresh and where possible locally sourced.Give The Tollemache a visit for lunch or dinner. You will not be disappointed. They have a lovely beer garden and they even welcome dogs inside or out. Very friendly and accommodating staff and an excellent chef. Well done on your consistency

Just visited this place after months of lock down. Firstly staff and food were excellent. Social distancing was spot on.its certainly safe to dine here

Everything from the interior décor to the service to the food and great was spot on.Excellent gluten free choices for my daughter (children's menu as well as adults and deserts). A good select of beers and gins.The minted Lamb Steak is an absolute must have!Looking forward to being able to return and make the most of the lovey outside space to.

Came in for a family Sunday dinner, very pleased with the quality and quantity of the food. I would highly recommend the Sunday dinner & we will definitely be back again. All the the staff were friendly and welcoming. 😁

Diverting off a closed M6 we were fortunate to discover this most wonderful pub that serves excellent food. It was just great from beginning to the end - warm welcome to comfortable venue where our dog was welcomed. The beef was luscious and my companions turkey pie was equally delicious. Great desserts and the landlord could not have been more helpful. Thank you for a great visit - now back to the M6!!

Popped in for Sunday lunch when driving past. Shown to a table immediately by friendly, helpful waitress who then took drinks order and left us with menus. We both ordered Stilton & Broccoli Soup with Sunday Roast (Beef).The soup was amazing with a huge chunk of warm rustic bread.After a short wait, we were then presented with a huge Sunday roast. The roast beef was cooked to perfection, carrots were fresh and tasty, large roast potatoes, lovely Yorkshire pudding, etc.All in all, one of the best Sunday roasts I have ever had. 2 large wines and 2 dict cokes, and a final bill of £42Service was exemplary, efficient and politeI would definitely recommend, certainly for Sunday Roast, and I am seriously considering driving out there again midweek to sample the main menu

Came for food ordered the Penne Pasta and Turkey ciabatta, clearly asked for no Brie or cranberry but asked for normal cheese. Food came covered in cranberry knowing neither of us like cranberry. Went the bar to the girl that served us she says I never said no cranberry, I quite clearly did however she stood there and she told me I was wrong, so we left both meals and our drinks and left. I have run pubs for 15 years if my staff would of stood behind any of my bars and argued with a customer to cover her mistake I’d of asked them to leave. Always come here for an afternoon bite, never ever again. Waste of £22.40.

Called in for Steak night (offers on steaks on Saturday night) The place is very friendly and the food was excellent. All 4 of us had steaks and they were cooked to perfection. One of the best steaks we’ve ever had. Looking forward to our next visit.

Called in on the way back from Chester for lunch. Warm welcome with lovely fire and cosy surroundings. Roast dinner which was superb, tasty with all the trimmings, good value for money. We will return.

This was a last minute booking for my sister and I. We visited on the Sunday before Christmas and were very pleased with our choice of restaurant. We ordered our drinks at the bar when we arrived and were shown to our table and given menus. Then we waited quite a while for someone to take our food order, thinking that perhaps we needed to go to the bar and order. Eventually a very pleasant young lady came. We both went for the roast beef which was delicious with a a good variety of vegetables and a very generous helping of beef. We had to go to the bar and ask for the sweet menu as once again nobody came near for some time. Disappointed that there was no sticky toffee pudding but the jam sponge was very good. Would definitely recommend to friends, with a warning about the slow service.

Came here for Sunday dinner Latisha afternoon. We all had beef and it was very good. Lovely staff and a nice building to boot. My wife also loved here sticky toffee pudding.

The venue for our work Christmas Party. Really welcoming, accommodating, good food and entertainment. Lovely lunch there today too.

We arrived and ordered drinks which had to be asked for again. It took over an hour to receive food and when it finally arrived, after the staff ignored complaints, it was abysmal gravy was really salty, the beef was inedible and it was almost impossible to eat. The burger was burnt had too many chips and tasted horrible. The child’s meal had two tiny chicken nuggets and piles of chips which were mediocre at best. The staff couldn’t care less and the food was a waste of calories.

Should have posted this a while ago but I visited here with two of my friends in the summer, the beer garden is lovely and great to sit out in with a gin in the sunshine.

Nice homely pub out in the wild. Good beer and food.. good service too.. this is right on A51 and easy to find. We did not stay here but were there for a quick bite. Nice and clean. Lots of parking space too..

Ideally situated on our way home from Chester .quite a wide menu in a nice dining pub.Good quick service. We enjoyed our meals and would visit again .

Mouldy bathroom let this place down. The pub downstairs is clearly reasonable and the bed was comfy but the bathroom really let the room down. Why the owner doesn't put a few hours work in on the bathroom I don't know as it wouldn't take much. It's enough to put me off going back again.

Having stayed at the Macdonald Portal Hotel for a few nights we decided to eat our every night rather than at the hotel.

Looking for somewhere to eat, saw the Tollemache Arms and went in. Glad we did as everything was perfect and the food excellent. It was that good we intend to have dinner one evening and stay for bed and breakfast.

We went for my mother's birthday. We got a table the morning of the day but it was packed and 'fully booked' when we arrived.

Had a lovely meal in here at lunchtime. The pub inside was very cosy especially with the open fireplace. Staff were friendly. Service was a little slow but the fresh cooked food made up for that.

The food, the wine and the service were really good.

My husband and I stopped off on the way back and stopped off for some lunch. I had the scampi and chips and my husband had lamb kebabs. The chips were the best I have tasted in a long time and scampi is scampi. I tried a bit of one of my husband's kebabs and they tasted nice as well - not dry like you get in some places. I had sticky toffee pudding and my husband had a almond sponge and custard - both were good but not for the waist unfortunately!

We had visited and reviewed the Tollemache Arms before and the ideal opportunity arose again, on the 20th birthday of my daughter, for a revisit. We had been very much impressed by our first visit. I was looking for somewhere special and immediately thought of the Tollemache. We booked again and just hoped that they could repeat the quality of our previous visit: after all, we had the family coming over from Wales, my mother from Stoke and, most important of all, we wanted everything right for Hope. We needn’t have worried. We had been afforded a large dining area to ourselves, easily accommodating my daughter’s wheelchair and the party of 9. The food was perfect (not a minor gripe about any aspect of any of the courses from anyone – and we had some critics in there, I can say!) May the chef be commended again. The service from all the staff was second to none. We were made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. You can visit some places and no sooner have you sat down than the Management are already trying to fill your table with the next customers. Not here – so comfortable was the atmosphere that we did not leave until 5 and half hours later, and even then it only felt like we’d been there for 2. I believe that to be the sign of a very pleasant and successful visit! All in all, another 10 out of 10. Congratulations to all the Management and Staff for another faultless performance and thanks for making us feel so at home.

We held a small party for my husband's 50th last week. The pub has a dining area to one side near the bar which is ideal for 20 to 30 people. We chose a hot buffet which went down very well with the guests. The food was excellent and there was plenty for 2nds! The room was arranged informally as we requested and we took our own decorations.

Called in on our way to Wales. Dog-friendly throughout, this pub offers a wide range of food which is well prepared and tasty. The Sunday lunch was good although perhaps a little expensive compared to others at £12 for one course.

Nice place , service with a smile. No complaints.Meal tasted good and nice atmosphere. Not to noisy. Toilets where clean . Parking easy

Jamie was the guy that served us and was behind the bar! He was an absolute star!!!!! A real gent! The food was fantastic - I had the Cajun chicken - but the service is what made the outing so good! I will be reccomending!

Had our first visit here after passing the pub many times and never getting the chance to go in. We all had the roast which was really lovely and all the staff made us feel very welcome. Will definitely be returning and it's nice to see they are dog friendly too which is nice to know so we can bring our dog along next time,

Food is fabulous, large portions and cooked really well.

I can't thank these guys enough. Myself and my husband got married 28th August 2019 and held our wedding reception here. Both us and my family stayed in the rooms at the Tollemarche for the before and night of the wedding. The rooms were lovely and I had the gorgeous view looking over the garden onto the fields. They were so accommodating. Breakfast was delicious. Even did it early for us on the wedding day as we were getting married at 10.30 in the morning but n Chester. All the staff were so friendly and helpful. Had all our photos taken in their lovely garden. It was such a chilled out and relaxing day. Our reception meal was gorgeous. The chef did extremely well at getting out all 16 different orders for us at the same time. Kids loved it. Family loved it. Would highly recommend for any occasion or even just popping in for a drink and some yummy food.

Could not fault this for an overnight stay. Helpful staff, clean and tidy room, breakfast fantastic. Also enjoyed a drink in beer garden. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Booked for lunch for my birthday and as we're from the wirral and the other family members live in stoke we met half way. Really nice welcome from nice friendly staff, food all delicious all had empty plates, the two who had roasts said they were impressed (and my mum is fussy with her roasts). I had lamb koftas which were delicious and crab cakes to start with Kimchi which I'd never tried before but it was lovely. Been here a few times now and it's about a 45 minute drive for us but worth it. Thank you tollemache arms for another good meal and enjoyable afternoon.

We stayed at The Tollemache Arms overnight after attending a wedding at Tilstone House. Dave the landlord let us book in and change prior to the wedding which was greatly appreciated as we had travelled from the Midlands. Dave and his team were so very welcoming, they gave us advice as to the best way to travel to the wedding church and location, nothing was too much trouble for them. The room had a beautiful view and was perfectly adequate for our needs, clean and comfortable. We both had a full English breakfast which was superb, well presented with good quality food and plenty of it. The coffee too was lovely. The Tollemache Arms is a really pleasant venue, there is a nice beer garden you can wonder around with pleasant views. There is also a lovely area set aside for more private parties; if we lived nearer we would definitely use this. A big 'thank you' to Dave and his team, we could not fault our stay.

We called at The Tollemache Arms on our way back from Cheshire Oaks. We ordered two mains and two drinks, £36. Not the cheapest, but the food was cooked fresh to order, homemade, piping hot and delicious. My Cajun chicken was really tasty!

We called in for lunch en-route to Chester, an area at the back of the pub was roped off for an event but there were still plenty of tables available. We had the lunch specials, 2 mains for £12, which were surprisingly good, the chilli was very tasty and was made with brisket of beef, the Scampi was good but portion control was too aggressive, the Spicy bean burger was tasty and the chips were excellent. The Robinsons beer did not disappoint, we will definitely call in on our next trip to Chester.

Service and atmosphere lovely. I ordered cajun chicken, salad and hand cut chips. It came quickly. The chips were soggy, greasy and mush in the middle. The salad was dropping in oil and tasteless. The chicken seemed rubbery and microwaved. No one came to ask how the food was. I didn't complain at the tone as I was taking my parents out. It was 3 hours ago and I can still taste the oil and grease.

Great food in the form of a chicken Caesar salad (fresh griddled hot chicken, crispy bacon, homemade croutons, anchovies & well dressed leaves) and fish & chips (crispy fish, good portion).

Stopped for a meal after a trip to Chester and found this dog friendly pub. The pub was beautiful and service was excellent. Ordered two steaks and they were wonderful and the accompanying chips were beautifully cooked. We finished with a slice of Nutella cheesecake and ice cream and a baileys coffee. With a pint each the total bill was £45. I cannot emphasise how good the whole experience was and I wish this place was closer to our home address. 100 % satisfied.

We found this lovely place in an idyllic location with a nice atmosphere on the off chance driving home from a day out. Food was delicious - I had the tuna steak. Don't know the name of the man who served us (he lived in America for a bit!) but his service was faultless. Very welcoming & friendly. Would definitely recommend the nutella cheese cake Wish we lived closer to visit more often but it'd certainly be worth the hours journey to return at some point.

We have just had a brilliant weekend with you Saturday the summer fun day was sooo lovely children animals artist ace. Sunday lunch with the family your staff were the best so accommodating you have this family atmosphere pub spot on credit to you and your staff Carole Paul and family

Booked an overnight stay here as we were attending an event locally at Oulton Park.

Visited Saturday late afternoon so it was fairly quiet. We soon found a seat of our choice and obtained drinks which are reasonably priced. The food soon arrived with chunky if not very chunky own cooked chips. The food was tasty and freshly cooked and served piping hot.

We stayed at the New farm campsite and was recommended here by the owner as a great place in walking distance ( Just under an Hours flat walk ) to get a bite to eat, We walked over and was impressed from the second we walked through the door, The bar staff were incredibly accommodating and sorted us drinks and a table, the food was 10 out of 10, the Restaurant was immaculate and very nicely decorated with a huge beer garden at the back with children's play area, Dogs are welcomed even tho we hadn't fetched ours away with us ( Will be next time )and Dave the Manager will gladly go out of his way to help you out, Will definitely be back.

Popped in en route to a party. Ordered at the bar and found a table outside. Food was hot and as described and delicious. Staff friendly and courteous. We had chicken ceaser salad and burger & chips. Surroundings were nice. Patio could do with a jet wash and corridor to the loo a wipe down or lick of paint.

Have visited a few times. Staff are lovely, food is always good very reasonably priced highly recommend

Called in for lunch. The pub was fairly quiet, possibly due to the very wet weather. The two ladies in the party had the Turkey Chiabatta, we two other halves elected for the Scampi and the Meatballs with Tomato Ragu and Linguine. Thought it was excellent value, good fare, prompt enough service, pleasant staff. We’ll be back no doubt. Yep, all good, eat here.

We stopped for a snack but were tempted by the Sunday lunch menu. Excellent locally-sourced beef, roast potatoes like mum used to make them, and lots of healthy veg. What a pleasant surprise and full marks to the chef for the quality of the food, the presentation and for making our afternoon. The young staff were helpful and courteous too. Highly recommended!

We had our sons 21st birthday celebration last Sunday ! Dave the manager and staff put on a supper buffet of food , of excellent quality . The staff went out of their way to make all our guests feel very welcome and were looked after .

the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. my daughter is Coeliac and they were able to tell her exactly what was suitable. we were both impressed.The childrens food was really tasty. We had the baby ribs for the starter which were delicious. overall we were so impressed. Well done to the staff. You were amazing.

I have often driven passed the tollemache Arms and thought how inviting it looked from outside, especially when it is lit up at night. Finally decided to go for lunch on bank holiday Monday. We were so glad we did, we received a warm welcome from the bar staff. The decor is lovely inside with lit candles on some of the tables. We ordered tea for two which was served in a large china teapot accompanied by china cups for the price of £3.95.Our food arrived quickly and was piping hot, portions were generous and meals were well presented. The steak and ale pie was amazing, plenty of lean meat and you can definitely taste the ale in it,comes with hand cooked chips and salad, £12.95.There is a beer garden outside overlooking the local countryside. If travelling to Chester /North Wales pop in and give it a try, you won't be disappointed

Decided to finally pop into this place after driving past it on numerous occasions. On entry we were greeted by the friendly bar staff. There is a good selection of main meals to choose from £9.99 upwards.The steak and ale pie was wonderful, lean, tasty tender chunks of meat and you can taste the ale in it, it comes with thick hand cut chips, seasonal veg and pot of gravy, priced £12.95.For a drink we had tea for two, which comes in a large china teapot with china cups priced £3.95,which is very good value for money. If you are travelling to Chester /North Wales call in and give this place a try, you'll be glad you did.

I stayed here as was at oulton park for British superbikes. Only a 10 mintue drive away. Very warm welcome when I checked in. The room was clean and tidy. The shower was easy to use and lovely and warm. Very clear information book telling you what the services were. I left an item behind at hotel which I discovered on the Monday night when I got home. I then phoned up and said that I thought i had left an item behind. The lady on the phone went and had a look straight away she was very helpful. The lady found what I had left behind and very kindly said they would post it to me. Very friendly staff behind the bar would definitely stay here again.

We stopped here on our journey south. Food was excellent. Had the Sunday roast. One of the best we have had with very generous portions. Staff very friendly and efficient

Food was lovely, staff were nice, great portion sizes highly recommend to anyone will call again as could not fault

Stopped in on our way home from Chester on Sunday afternoon. Starving. The food was lovely and well presented. The place itself was nicely decorated. The staff were excellent, helpful and friendly. Unfortunately, the choice of music being piped in was dreadful and did not make for intimate conversation. Our orders took quite a while and had to be chased up. Aside from the last 2 points, it is a nice find and if passing again, we'd definitely go in (but not near any music speakers).

We have visited the Tollemache Arms in Alpraham several times and the atmosphere is always very relaxed, friendly and welcoming. The food is always excellent and the staff are always attentive. It has an unhurried atmosphere and you can relax after your meal without being hurried along for the next sitting, unlike many restaurants these days that are eager to get several sittings a night for each table!

I travelled here from Nantwich,nice place to stop for food and drink.

Our foursome on Saturday Night, 13th April, thoroughly enjoyed our evening in the Tollemache Arms. The beer was good, the food was excellent in all respects. Steaks were cooked to perfection, fish was cooked just like fish should be, if you like cajun chips, you will find it difficult not to order more and more. All the plates were empty when the table was cleared. The Staff were great, excellent value for money all round.

This was our second visit to the Tollemache, we both had the sirloin steak which was very tender and cooked to perfection. The staff were very efficient and friendly and the pub was warm & cosy. Well worth a visit

We'd visited the Tollemache Arms previously, and decided that it would be a nice idea to take my mother on Mother's Day. We’d left it rather late, ringing up to book a table only a week earlier. To my surprise they were able to accommodate our party of 5 (including 1 wheelchair). We turned up on the day expecting it to be bustling with activity. Again we were pleasantly surprised. There was a good turn out but because of the layout of the pub and the arrangement of the tables, there was plenty of space which, because of my daughter’s wheelchair, was a great relief.