The Church Green Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Ambience

Pros:

• "Beautiful surroundings and next to St Mary's Church in Lymm."
• "Really nice outdoor dining area which is very well protected."
• "I loved the calm, classy, immaculate interior and the contemporary lighting together with twinkling candles and fairy lights combined to create a beautifully intimate atmosphere."
• "Sat outside in the beautiful gardens."
• "The restaurant and location itself are gorgeous. Amazing outdoor seating area that is dog friendly too."
• "If available, request to be seated in the patio area - a bright and airy covered and heated outdoor space."
• "Lovely big pub with plenty of outdoor dining/seating and space."

Cons:

• "It seems to have lost it's identity. Is it a pub, gastro pub, restaurant and/or deli?"
• "Tremendously average pub fare, in a mediocre atmosphere (full of old people but with terrible acoustic)."
• "Conservatory very warm and airless, very noisy."
• "The place was cold!"
• "Was gorgeous and sunny today but underneath the shelter the heaters were blasting and we were right in the sun and sweltering hot with two small children."

Service

Pros:

• "The meals arrived in good time, service was great."
• "Waiter very attentive."
• "Service was efficient and attentative without being intrusive."
• "The service was absolutely excellent too."
• "The service was friendly and very attentive! Perfect!"
• "Service excellent. 10/10."
• "The staff are great - attentive and friendly."

Cons:

• "Waited an hour for a burger which was disgusting."
• "Embarrassing service."
• "Very poor, poor service, poor quality."
• "Very poor service, the worst roast dinner I’ve ever had."
• "Service was a bit slow and I got a burnt Yorkshire pudding."
• "The service was very slow, we were sat next to the door, which was constantly being left open by staff which made everyone cold."
• "Our server was rude and downright aggressive in her manner."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The ice cream was the best I've ever tasted, I chose Candyfloss."
• "Probably the best fish and chips in the UK."
• "High quality food at reasonable prices."
• "The Surf and turf burger is incredible 🤤and the hot Hawaiian pizza is a game changer."
• "The black pudding scotch eggs are sensational. The pies are superb."
• "The desserts were also stunning; a traditionally creamy Tiramisu, a wonderful Chai Creme Brûlée."
• "The food was fantastic possibly the best fish and chips I’ve had anywhere."

Cons:

• "Very over priced and underwhelming."
• "A bit pricey compared to other places for average food."
• "The alternative menu was incredibly disappointing and unimaginative."
• "My father in law ordered a fillet steak costing £37 with an additional £5 for peppercorn sauce. Unfortunately the steak was quite tasteless."
• "The beef was inedible in most parts, the roast potatoes were awful."
• "Served two tasteless, watery soups as starters."
• "Creme brulee was like pouring cream!"