Whixall Marina Cafe in Shropshire

Found by accident while out driving around the area. Popped in for a quick lunch about 2.30. Quits a few people in there. Burger and chips were nice. Coffee was good. Toilet was clean also. Would be a good destination if it wasn't pouring with rain as could sit outside.

Excellent spot for a lunch. Great waitresses. Highly recommend. They were also extremely helpful in finding us a taxi, when our ride cancelled in the last minute. Thank you, Eve and Jen!!

Arrived 2.35pm and asked for a menu. Was told no hot food served after 2.30pm. Bit disappointing after a long walk because this place is miles from anywhere on the towpath but okay I’ll settle for a sandwich. Nope, no sandwiches either after 2.30pm. So if you’re diabetic don’t bother because all they offer is cake and crisps. There is literally no savoury or none sugary choices. Realising I’m going to have to go hungry and not relishing the long walk back starving I order a drink. I’ve had their coffee before and found it expensive and disappointing so decided to play safe and have tea instead. No teapot, a teabag barely shown the tepid water in the mug. Absolutely not worth the walk or the money. It’s expensive too for no good food choices and no service. I gave it 2 stars just for the view because it’s in a marina.

Had 2x quiche chips and salad from the specials board, the quich consisted of a warm rubbery consistency, no taste of cheese, roasted vegetables etc, the salad was 1 lettuce leaf with a single slice of tomato with perhaps a tiny little hint of red onion, some French fries and a spoonful of coleslaw , underwhelmed even at the price of £6.00 not very good, at all !

We were disappointed by our welcome. It was 2.45 and asked if the kitchen could provide food. The reply was a firm no. We only required a sandwich. However, we settled for cake. The tea was made without teapot (dunked) and the coffee was just okay. The surrounding were clean, inviting and picturesque. The facilities were very clean. The menu did look value for money, but tea and coffee expensive for what it was. Overall this has potential to be an great stop off, but needs to be more welcoming and improve drink quality.

This is a gem. The food is excellent as is the service. Wide choice on the menu with very competitive pricing. Everywhere is very clean. Will definitely return. This is a five star venue and is highly recommended.

Lovely setting watching the swans on the frozen marina while we were in the warm cafe. Staff polite. Service quick. Food tasty and very good portions. Would recommend.

This is a great place for day time meals. Very friendly & welcoming & the food has always been of a high standard. Good parking & walking along the canal & over Whixall Moss.

Called in for breakfast with a friend. Lovely cappuccino coffee. Bacon baps with mushroom and soft white bread. Very tasty. The staff were very welcoming. Love the new decor inside

Stayed in a cottage brilliant, went for a meal amazing. Service was good food great accommodation was amazing.

Lovely cafe , super clean , love the breakfast here , great price point , Staff are always polite and helpful , fab area for walking my dogs , what’s not to love !

In a good location at the end of the Prees Arm on the Llangollan Canal. Good breakfast reasonable pricing.

I have been a few times now with the family for cafe lunches, and every-time I just want something a little bit better! It’s nice! But it isn’t amazing! The staff today didn’t really engage, and no welcome or asking if everything all right! Generally no conversation. If u compare it to other cafes in the area, with similar pricing it just isn’t good enough. Which is very annoying! As the location is lovely, the new walk onto the canal is fab. And the new decor is good.

Lovely marina, the cafe is so sweet, bright and lovely ladies behind the counter, it's dog friendly too. What more could you ask for... Lovely.

After a lovely walk across the peat moss area with friends we visited this venue for a light lunch before walking back to our car. We sat outside as the weather was lovely and we had a dog with us. We ordered paninis which were very good, came with salad and coleslaw. No problems there. However I do have a gripe. I had earl grey tea, which arrived in a smallish mug with a tea bag in. Now if I were in a transport cafe no problem but this purports to be a café. To add insult to injury the tea bags were ‘tea pigs’ which are considered by some somewhat up market. (Give me twinings any day) My point though is that when you are using ‘superior quality’ tea bags why are you not using a pot? To me it seems completely incompatible. Furthermore my tea cost £2.20 for each mug which I thought extortionate. On Amazon a 50 pack of earl grey t pig bags are £10.75p which makes the cost per bag just over 21p. Therefore to my mind £2.20 per small mug of tea, be it ‘speciality’ or not, is far too much. Had it been presented in a pot the price would be much less of an issue. I did take it up with one of the staff who said that they used to have pots but that they had been removed. She did say she would try to establish if some could be reintroduced. Also the staff were happy to provide another mug of hot water if requested. The staff were very nice and the venue and surrounding area lovely but please get some tea pots!!

Very tasty chilli and really pleasant staff well worth a visit great quality and value for money will be coming back

So many happy memories of coffee, cake and snacks in the Summer of 2021. As places opened up again we discovered Whixall Marina cafe. It never disappoints. We relaxed in the outdoor area, feeling safe in the fresh air. The staff are always helpful and friendly. Car parking is plentiful and easy. The coffee and snacks are good value. Throughly recommend. Good indoor seating as well.

Excellent and friendly! Delicious soup, sandwiches and jacket potatoes. Lunch stop off the canal well worth the short 10 min walk. Tip: follow the signs over the bridge onto the road as the path on the opposite bank does not go to the marina.

well frequented by cyclists and boaties its quiet country spot for a break,snack , tea coffee.I had the "special of the day" lunch,lasagne,chips and side saled which was very adequate at £7.95 -prepare for a shock though with "windolene" coloured coleslaw! tasted ok though. Nice outside grass area although not on a wet day-a marque is available as well Unlike most of Whixall this marina is signposted but do use your sat nav to find easily -80 miles of lanes in this very spread out village!

This lovely cafe is in a wondeful location, overlooking the marina. The staff are also wonderful, very welcoming and helpful. Aside from the cafe there is a very nice covered area where you can enjoy a snack from the varied menu, everything is well priced, well cooked and presented. The menu offers some delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes as well as providing for those with special dietary requirements. Easy wheelchair access and tables that are well spaced. There is a car park that is a short, flat walk to the cafe. The views across the marina make this place extra special. Highly recommended.

N ice setting and views of the barges. Some good walks and quiet countryside. There is cafe that offers a selection of light snacks and drinks

Lovely setting for the cafe overlooking the marina. Stop with friends for coffee and a quick bite to eat. Seemed like a lot of people had the same idea. Luckily we beat the rush and enjoyed coffee, cake, bacon rolls and poached eggs. Considering the situation quick service pleasant staff.

Popped in on our way home for a bite to eat! What a stunning setting! Beautiful homemade food and fantastic staff. Just perfect. Thanks so much .

It never fails to deliver in quality and service. Cakes Mary Berry would be proud of. Well worth a visit.

Nice friendly staff that can't do enough for you, lovely view and great food. The breakfast is fantastic. The best thing is the location , there are so many lovely walks and cycle tracks. CANT RECOMMEND ENOUGH PLEASE GIVE IT A TRY

We have eaten at the cafe twice,( last Sunday & the Sunday before ). Both times the food was delicious, the menu you is great & home cooked and the cakes ........ fabulous . The new manager Jo & her staff were lovely. This is our favourite new places & we will be visiting regularly.

Whixall marina cafe is a gem in the countryside,This cafe is now under new management,Joe is obviously a professional her cakes are amazing all baked by herself a variety of food on the menu catering for all, Sit enjoy your food overlooking the picturesque marina you would not be disappointed,Joe and staff work very hard to take care of youA memorable visit this is a regular Place for me !!!

This is a real gem in the sticks. Under new management, a special find for those that love homemade food . I work locally and I have popped to whixall marina for refreshments after a hard days work, I have enjoyed falafels, fish cakes, cottage pie ( not all in the same sitting ! ) and am starting my sampling of the cakes on offer, strawberry cheesecake, lemon drizzle, brownies and many, many more .

I stopped at the cafe for some lunch with a friend after a walk in the area. The food on offer was fabulous, I had quiche and salad and my friend had a toastie, both were home made and delicious. On my last visit I tried the scones, so light, and it was tough to resist the cakes on offer this time, Victoria sponge, chocolate brownies and the strawberry cheesecake to name a few. Good covid arrangements in place too and it was a beautiful day, well worth a visit, I will be back soon!

Beef/onion baps thick slice tasteless dry beef poor quality roll. Even tea was cold. Won't be rushing back

This is a lovely upgraded faciltty spoiled by the fact that actual opening hours frequently do not correspond to those advertised either on various websites which in themselves seem not to agree and in the local magazine The Wemian which clearly states 09.00 - 17.00 (9am - 5pm). Confusing! We have been on more than one occasion within stated opening times only to be disappointed or turned away.

'Do you do a flat white?' 'Yes' Then watch them discussing what it might be and what turns up is white coffee, pretty poor. Nice enough location. Cafe could be much better. Go to Lockhouse instead, I did.

Went for Sunday roast on recommendation and was glad to see they were busy. We have visited marina cafe for excellent meals in the past but today left feeling a little disappointed by the Sunday roast. One person in our group opted for the large option at 2 pounds extra but to be honest all they got was a bigger plate! There was no difference in the amount of meat( beef) potatoes or veg. We had been told they had run out of new potatoes and would be given extra roast but each of us only had two...even the large meal. Service rather slow and no cutlery came with meals we had to go and ask. Hope this was a one off as would like to support local business and will come and try the afternoon tea soon.

Pretty poor. Flimsy sandwich - two slices of sliced bread with very little filling. Spread optional - presumably a cost saving exercise but not sure why as cost was extortionate.

We tried here for breakfast after a busy morning in the garden , we wheren't dissapointed ,we both had the Kick Start breakfast which is like a full English but smaller , it was very satisfying nicely cooked and presented . The surroundings are pleasant ,clean and tidy although I must say that 1 loo for all the customers may be a drawback in the busy season .would recommend it though.

My wife and I visited after having a walk on Whixall Moss. I had a bacon and brie panini and my wife hade a jacket potato, Both were very enjoyable and the service was fine. It is a lovely situation which will be even nicer when spring arrives.Will return.

Nice Sunday morning breakfast, will be going again would have preferred fresh tomatoes and sausage that were not so basic, but saying that it was good value for money. Friendly staff.

Brilliant idea, the 2 grandchildren loved it. Really well organised and the kids demolished there breakfasts, which were age related and were perfect for a 2 and 6 year old. They also loved their presents. Very good value and the adults breakfasts were spot on.

We were looking for a cafe to cycle out to for our Sunday Club Run and found this on Cafe Network so thought we’d give it a try. We found cycle racks at the side when we arrived which was a good sign. The menu is great and caters well for breakfasts, lunches and even puddings and its also good value. There is a nice view out of the windows over the marina and the outdoor seating will be great in summer. Im sure we’ll be back.

Well what a steak pie . It was amazing. The best tasting steak pie I've ever had .Top quality meat (melted in the mouth )Can't wait to return to try something else . Perfect addition to a nice winter walk along the canal.

Went to the first steak night,Steak was cooked to each individuals taste and thoroughly enjoyed by all I would definitely recommend this to anyone

Wonderful cooked breakfast with everything you expect to get, great view sitting near the window and gazing out onto the marina and plethora of narrow boats moored up.

Visited after a day's walk around the mosses NNR. Clean and bright inside. Good fish & chips, tea and cake. Will be back the next time I'm on the area.

Visited for a Curry Night and my wife and I were served 2 very poor curries for £7.99 each. The Vegetable Korma was basically Swede and Carrot but couldn't tell what the other vegetables were, maybe some peas. No sign of any cream and/or yoghurt or almonds and the flavour was far removed from any Korma I had tasted before.

Came here when visiting family who live nearby. They'd never been here so suggested we visit and try the place.

Called today, our first visit, had a cheese and ham panini, very basic with very little of either ham or cheese. Also tried a slice of Victoria sandwich cake, very dry and very little cream or jam, it was so dry I could hardly swallow it and left most of it. the latte was very good, but on the whole very disappointing

First visit, and wasn't disappointed. Car park and approach have been tidied up very nicely. Clean and fresh as you enter the café.

Delicious breakfast had on a wet Monday morning, both members of staff very cheerful. Wait time wasn’t a problem at all - it allowed the bacon to be deliously crispy. Very reasonable prices. Look forward to returning for other lunches and to try the cakes!

Have used the marina cafe many times since it opened,I have only praise for the staff and the quality of the food. Since it opened it is improving all the time food is cooked fresh for you so it takes a little longer but well worth waiting for,A selection of homemade cakes is a available try my favourite lemon drizzle cake all in all a big asset to the area and open 7 days a week keep up the good work

Went to the marina cafe today, had a lovely Sunday lunch, proper lamb joint not catering cuts. A big platefull. Very tasty. Will be going again. Needs better advertising though.

The cafe is in a beautiful and idyllic location with splendid views of the tranquil marina. The cafe offers a selection of drinks and snacks as well as full meals, on the day we visited the special dish was Hunters chicken. The staff were pleasant and cheerful but the service was a little chaotic and table clearing could be better organised, but I appreciate that it is still early days. If the weather is good then the outside seating is recommended as it provides the best views. All in all a pleasant place for a snack or light lunch.

Cafe has great potential and I appreciate it’s early days. However, our paninis took ages, and were at best tepid on arrival. Condiments were not offered and nobody checked if the food was satisfactory.

Whixall Marina is a beautiful, quiet place. On the edge of a nature reserve, there are many lovely walks.

We visited for full English breakfast and were really looking forward to it, given the beautiful surroundings, but we were disappointed. We waited patiently for 40 minutes, then the order number after ours was called. Confused, my friend enquired about where our four breakfasts were, and was basically ignored and they appeared without any explanation for the delay or an apology. Once we’d nearly finished, the cook approached our table and said that the reason the food was a bit of a wait, was that everything was cooked from fresh and she couldn’t cook any faster! I dread to think how long these would’ve taken if the cafe had been busy! Our breakfasts were barely warm, and empty apology left us all feeling disappointed.

Wonderful food, very clean and well presented, staff very pleasant, good luck to Whixall Marina Cafe, very welcome addition to the village.