The best restaurants in Willaston and Thornton Cheshire West and Chester North West

Looking for an al fresco coffee? Quirky setting? Sunny aspect? Then look no further. The Platform Pedaller is located on the platform of the former Hadlow Road station in Willaston. The station has been preserved as it was in the 1950's with old metal advertisements. The cafe is currently outdoor but the proprietors are due to open the station masters house soon. Yesterday, our cycling group of 27 called in for coffee. Our customer experience was exceptional. I'll start with the coffee - superb blend dreamed up by Emily, who served us all quickly, efficiently and smilingly. The sunny aspect and traffic free location make this a great pace for a break. Easy access toilets in the old waiting room. Ideal for cyclists, walkers, dog walkers, runners and equestrians. Free car parking too. We will certainly be back!

Beautiful traditional old pub. Bar staff so nice and friendly. Dog friendly and has large beer garden for summer and real fire inside in winter. Easy to get to on the bus. Has good selection of real ales and bar snacks too.

I got told the next day they were charging me £100 for so called evidence of smoking which I'm yet to see ,I phoned booking.com to dispute this and Edwin in another country said we were smoking marijuana and said we'd have to go in for a blood test and he was sending the police to our door ,this sounds comical but it's true avoid both companies at all cost ,I was also advised that my fingerprints are in the room and he wants to charge £1500 now ,watch out with these companies

We walked in without a booking on a busy Saturday night. They still found us a fantastic table. Service was very friendly , food was amazing and prices very helpful to the wallet . For me though it was the choices on the menu that really wowed us. There were four pages of choices ranging from a sandwich to a full on steak dinner. You can have small starter or a huge plate of food. There is so much choice. But best of all no time frames. You can have a steak at 1pm or a sandwich 10pm. The Chef or manager has really got it right at this place. Just go its a fab place eat.

Such a lovely place to go. The room was beautifully decorated for Christmas. I loved the spitfire art on the walls. We had the full English breakfast and it was very tasty. The bacon was not too thick, not too crispy and the poached egg was cooked to perfection. We will definitely come again.

Took our train-obsessed eight-year-old here, he loves the setting with its railway memorabilia, and the food was great too. Prices are very reasonable given the quality.

I love the atmosphere the service and the good food. I took the family there for New Year’s Day I went with my friends on Thursday and I am also taking my family tomorrow for dinner.

I would think of who you are employing at your premises , as a chef there going on Instagram insulting people especially ex footballers is very immature

Lovely place good service beautiful food

Stayed here a few times. Staff very friendly. The building outside is looking a bit tired and paths and carpark could do with a clean. A few huge holes in the car park need filling as very deep. Regular free WiFi is rubbish but you can upgrade your WiFi at an extra charge but for what you pay for your room this is a bit expensive. If staying a few nights you have to request at reception if you require room service.

A wonderful friendly warm welcome by the 2 ladies who were happy to answer and reassure me regarding allergy concerns, helping to make considered recommendations. The cafe was warm, clean and a great menu. Lovely quality food and drink. I loved my gingerbread latte, very festive!

Had Christmas Dinner today, prawns had gone off and smelt off really bad, turkey dinner was “okay” at best.. very very dry meat and overcooked roasties and wasn’t enough veg for everyone and food was cold… £85 pp is crazy for the experience.. first and last time unfortunately

Food was OK.. nothing special, just ok!

Came for New Years Eve lunch and had a terrific experience. Service was slick and professional and the food totally delicious. Lovely easy relaxed atmosphere throughout which we really appreciated. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back! Thank you !

Counter staff a disgrace. Looked sulky unapproachable and angry. If she can’t smile or look welcoming she shouldn’t work serving the cakes and dealing with customers.