Latest reviews for Bars & Pubs in Altrincham, United Kingdom http://trustedplaces.com en The Slug & Lettuce - Brilliant food, friendly staff - and discounts! by implosion07 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/altrincham/bar-pub/1o6ee8/the-slug-and-lettuce/1x9gc7
Review by implosion07

Rating: 4.00

Tags: relaxed, different pub food, trendy

We first went to the Slug and Lettuce after hearing about the 'Love Slug Club' on their website. By signing up to a mailing list, you get £5 off a minimum £10 spend. The newsletters themselves sometimes have other discounts...like 20% off your bill if it's raining!

The Place: Conveniently located near to Altrincham Bus Station, the Slug's decor is contemporary, with neutral colours and leather sofas/chairs. There's also a bar area with a few stools and small tables, and no shortage of room. Things tend to be fairly quiet between 12 and 1 for lunch, so there were seats near to the windows. The only problem is that the staff tend to leave the door open, which lets in the smoke from customers standing outside.

The Staff: Friendly and always helpful. They offered to take 15% off our bill when our 2 steak pies arrived cold, and even gave an explanation (the oven thermometer had broken). Plus, they had no problem with all three of us using one £5 off voucher each!

Menu: Varies seasonally, featuring old favorites like fish and chips or steak pie, and more exotic offerings like tempura vegetables. Certain items (like the chips) are frozen and reheated, but everything is of very high quality for pub food, and portions are VERY generous (even the water)! And desserts are always 2 for 1 - so you can get 2 desserts for just under £4!

The pros:
- Good music, clean place, nice homey atmosphere
- Helpful staff
- Varied menu
- Generous portions
- Discounts including 2 for 1 on desserts forever

The cons:
- Smell of smoke from outsideWe first went to the Slug and Lettuce after hearing about the 'Love Slug Club' on their website. By signing up to a mailing list, you get £5 off a minimum £10 spend. The newsletters themselves sometimes have other discounts...like 20% off your bill if it's raining!

The Place: Conveniently located near to Altrincham Bus Station, the Slug's decor is contemporary, with neutral colours and leather sofas/chairs. There's also a bar area with a few stools and small tables, and no shortage of room. Things tend to be fairly quiet between 12 and 1 for lunch, so there were seats near to the windows. The only problem is that the staff tend to leave the door open, which lets in the smoke from customers standing outside.

The Staff: Friendly and always helpful. They offered to take 15% off our bill when our 2 steak pies arrived cold, and even gave an explanation (the oven thermometer had broken). Plus, they had no problem with all three of us using one £5 off voucher each!

Menu: Varies seasonally, featuring old favorites like fish and chips or steak pie, and more exotic offerings like tempura vegetables. Certain items (like the chips) are frozen and reheated, but everything is of very high quality for pub food, and portions are VERY generous (even the water)! And desserts are always 2 for 1 - so you can get 2 desserts for just under £4!

The pros:
- Good music, clean place, nice homey atmosphere
- Helpful staff
- Varied menu
- Generous portions
- Discounts including 2 for 1 on desserts forever

The cons:
- Smell of smoke from outside]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:33:19 +0000 /review/uk/altrincham/bar-pub/1o6ee8/the-slug-and-lettuce/1x9gc7471271884 implosion07 relaxed different pub food trendy 53.385618929462 -2.350283015562 Cheshire Cheese - Pleasant surprise by doggydanglers http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/altrincham/bar-pub/111g18/cheshire-cheese/1d0628
Review by doggydanglers

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0161 233 0252

Tags: sale altrincham pub christmas fun party

stumbled upon the cheshire cheese while out for a drink at christmas,didn't know they had re-opened,must say what a friendly atmosphere,bar staff helpful and quick,landlord and landlady are warm and friendly,what more can you ask for...
all i can say i will be a returning customer,thanks to the friendly atmosphere which seems to be lacking in a few public houses nowdays...
see you soon stumbled upon the cheshire cheese while out for a drink at christmas,didn't know they had re-opened,must say what a friendly atmosphere,bar staff helpful and quick,landlord and landlady are warm and friendly,what more can you ask for...
all i can say i will be a returning customer,thanks to the friendly atmosphere which seems to be lacking in a few public houses nowdays...
see you soon ]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:01:09 +0000 /review/uk/altrincham/bar-pub/111g18/cheshire-cheese/1d06281079958910 doggydanglers sale altrincham pub christmas fun party 53.399991802786 -2.3534090680205 Quality Hotel - by Layclerk http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/altrincham/bar-pub/1o72k7n/quality-hotel/1e6249
Review by Layclerk

Rating: 3.00

Tags: relaxed, british, good value

OK, it's part of an hotel chain, but believe it or not their "Bowdon" Restaurant serves food which is bloody good!

The staff are very friendly too.OK, it's part of an hotel chain, but believe it or not their "Bowdon" Restaurant serves food which is bloody good!

The staff are very friendly too.]]> Sat, 05 May 2007 17:19:23 +0000 /review/uk/altrincham/bar-pub/1o72k7n/quality-hotel/1e6249555073415 Layclerk relaxed british good value 53.375718151356 -2.3547112504745