The Cholmondeley Arms

"Stopped there on the way for late lunch as we saw it on the side of the road. Such a cute, authentic atmosphere, and the food was DELICIOUS! Loved it and would go there again if I was living in the UK. The Chocolate Brownie was from another world, you just want more."

"Wipe your tables! We called ahead to book a table but we’re told no bookings (completely understandable policy) but were told we should be fine for a table at 3. Some of the tables were reserved which confused us slightly. After a long drive, we were told there were no tables and could wait at the bar if we really wanted to. We decided to wait at the bar, but felt like an inconvenience and it was clear that really wasn’t what staff wanted us to do- we overheard that we were quite in the way. The younger members of staff were quite unwelcoming and we did feel quite uncomfortable ordering drinks etc. Totally understandable that a busy Sunday is stressful; perhaps it was the booking/ walk in process which caused some tension? When we did get a table, (which didn’t get wiped down) we asked if we could move to one of several free tables in the main building- the add on area was really quite cold as the back door was left open with customers outside. We were told no because the identical table of 4 was booked. No problem, we put our coats on. The starters came and were lovely! An hour wait later, our mains came after we asked if they were on their way. The food was lovely but cold- no one came to check back in and we didn’t feel the younger members of staff were overly approachable, so we paid up and left. Disappointed after we had heard such good things, maybe we just called in on a bad day? No clear sign of management and all the staff looks miserable and angry."

"Stumbled across this pub by chance. And Wow, what an amazing place. The place is so unique in how it looks and set out for a pub/restaurant. The character they have kept from what was an old school is impressive. The food was amazing, the staff were very friendly. I’m going to go and say it’s probably the best pub I’ve been to. Will definitely be going back"

"Lovely, interesting building. Excellent service, efficient and welcoming. All the food we ate was tasty, well cooked and attractively presented. It would be nice to see some seasonal drinks like mulled wine or cider, and a few more dishes that aren't so typically pub grub but I know they have to offer what sells and I'm being picky! We'll be back - fantastic ambience."

"Food excellent. Lovely pub in atmospheric school house. Service a little slow, but worth the wait. I had the curry, delicious and my friends both had the liver and throughly enjoyed it."