Midland Hotel Stockport Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Service was excellent and personable, two ginger ladies served us."
• "We were served by the lovely Charlotte, Rosie & Jay their service was exceptional."
• "The staff were extremely helpful at all times and the food was superb."
• "Staff are friendly and very helpful."
• "The staff are helpful and attentive and the ambiance is friendly and relaxed."
• "The staff were great."
• "The staff were easy to communicate with on the lead up and so attentive on the day!"

Cons:

• "Asked for a drink twice without getting it despite multiple members of staff stood around."
• "The tables weren't cleaned for a long time after people left (in bar area) that left little places to sit."
• "Staff however we inattentive- it was not busy and there were plenty of them on duty."
• "Severe lack of bar staff."
• "Had to wait a while to be served a drink when we first got there as staff were talking amongst themselves."
• "Service was poor. Had to prompt staff when we wanted to order food and didn't get asked when we wanted drinks."
• "Main course was brought out while starter plates still on the table."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Delicious pork belly and chicken Milanese, would absolutely recommend!"
• "Food is always good and the staff are friendly and welcoming."
• "The food was perfect, very tasty and fresh."
• "Food was amazing, 2 sunday lunches and a bottle of wine we ordered."
• "The food is delicious and there's great variety on the menu."
• "The food has been excellent and very time - had lunch and dinner a few times in the last couple of months."
• "The pork belly and scallop main was really nice too."

Cons:

• "The food portion was really very small."
• "The chicken was a decent size but dry and didn’t taste fresh."
• "Can't understand why the burger was almost £19; it wasn't anything particularly special."
• "The Diablo pizza had scant topping on top."
• "One gluten free option which is appalling especially in this day and age where more people have a gluten intolerance."
• "The roast potatoes tasted as if they’d been cooked the day before and had a slightly distinct oily taste."
• "The desserts that should have been piping hot were lukewarm."

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "Roaring fires, friendly staff, dog friendly, tasty food and great location...what more could you ask for?"
• "The general decor is great, especially suited for this time of year."
• "Beautifully designed interior, feels lush."
• "The pub is warmly lit and cosy!"
• "The atmosphere was cosy and happy."
• "The whole atmosphere was very enjoyable."
• "First impressions, from the outside looked very warm and welcoming, going inside equally warm friendly and very inviting."

Cons:

• "Awful. Had no Pinot Grigio wine."
• "Too dark in the restaurant area."
• "Too many wasps, moved inside."
• "The ladies felt grubby and neglected and the gents was very wet underfoot and dirty."
• "Diners in the bar are discriminated against."
• "Gents toilets could be a bit improved."
• "Unfortunately 3 things we ordered the waitress came back stating it was not available."

Value

Pros:

• "Highly recommended and will return again shortly."
• "We were extremely grateful and would definitely recommend this place!"
• "The food was fantastic from the set menu."
• "Brilliant prices on the mid week 2 and 3 course deals."
• "Good food at sensible prices."
• "The food was excellent, had the seafood linguine, never had better."
• "The food was absolutely amazing, every mouthful was a treat."

Cons:

• "I feel it was a touch expensive."
• "Can't understand why the burger was almost £19; it wasn't anything particularly special."
• "Pricy for what you get."
• "The cost, in general, wasn't quite up to the quality of the meals."
• "Seems a tad over priced for the standard of food being served."
• "£39-00 for a dirty burger, side portion of onion rings and then chocolate bombs dessert and that's for one person was quite extortionate."
• "Very disappointing for the price."