Nice Pubs with Good Food

Listing added in no particular order!

The Golden Lion in Ashton Hayes is a characterful, historic village pub with over 300 years of heritage, blending traditional charm with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Recently lovingly restored as a community-owned local after years of closure, it now offers a cosy, inviting setting where friendly service, well-kept ales, and quality pub food—especially its much-praised roasts—bring people together. At its heart, it stands as both a social hub and a proud symbol of village spirit, combining history, hospitality, and a genuine sense of place.

The Shady—formerly known as the Shady Oak—on Bates Mill Lane near Tarporley is a much-loved canalside country pub set along the Shropshire Union Canal, offering a relaxed and scenic escape in the Cheshire countryside. With views toward Beeston and Peckforton Castles, it combines traditional charm with a modern, welcoming feel, featuring a cosy interior, a lively beer garden beside the water, and a strong reputation for quality food and drink. Popular with locals, walkers, and boaters alike, it remains a vibrant hub where people arrive by foot, road, or canal to enjoy good company in an idyllic rural setting.

The Cheshire Cat in Christleton is a charming country pub rich in history and character, dating back to 1801 and set on the site of an English Civil War battlefield. Blending rustic charm with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it offers cosy interiors with open fires, spacious gardens, and picturesque canal-side views. Known for its hearty, seasonal British dishes and well-kept ales, it is a popular spot for locals, walkers, and visitors alike—providing a relaxed setting that combines heritage, good food, and friendly hospitality just outside Chester

The Legs of Man in Arclid is a traditional country pub full of character and history, with roots dating back to the late 1800s and a distinctive 1930s mock-Tudor building that reflects its heritage as a classic roadside inn. Set in peaceful Cheshire countryside, it offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with original features, cosy dining spaces, and a large beer garden. Known for its hearty, home-cooked food, generous portions, and attentive service, it blends old-fashioned pub charm with a welcoming, family-run feel—making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors seeking a relaxed, quality dining experience.

The Boot Inn at Boothsdale is a charming, traditional country pub set in the rolling Cheshire countryside, known locally as “Little Switzerland” for its hills and wooded valleys. Housed in a row of former sandstone cottages dating back to the early 19th century, it offers a cosy and authentic atmosphere with low ceilings, open fires, and welcoming interiors. Renowned for its hearty, locally sourced food, well-kept ales, and warm Cheshire hospitality, it is a favourite retreat for walkers, locals, and visitors alike—providing a relaxed setting to enjoy good food, good drink, and tranquil rural views