The Swettenham Arms - Cheshire East

Last week we held our Goostrey Probus annual dinner at the Swettenham Arms with nearly 40 people attending. Having worked with the events team and planned the event for some time we were able to select our meals from a choice of three or four starters, mains and desserts plus tea and coffee. We pre-selected our menus, provided a table and seating plan and everything went according to plan and bang on time. The Lovell Suite, (which has been extensively redecorated), looked brilliant and the tables were beautifully laid out. We also had use of the private bar facilities in the room. The food and service were excellent and we would certainly recommend this venue for such events. We were brilliantly looked after by the Events team, led by Jodie. Thanks for making this a great success and see you again in the future.

Just 2 of us, both gluten and dairy free. Had a choice of seating, had booked Tuesday so quiet. Tomato soup excellent with crusty, gluten free bread. Main course slow cooked roast beef with lots of vegetables. Beautiful, meat so tender. Couldn't manage a dessert. Excellent service dietary problems were sorted. Would recommend.

Table was booked for two and on arrival, there is no reception, a long queue at the bar, only one young lady was serving the drinks. Went to second room and approached a waitress, again she was the only one serving the entire restaurant. Good heaven, we got table but it was difficult to pass through the chairs, so congested. Placed order, beef brisket was really tasty but side chips served were left over broken crisps like. Service was pathetic, because there was only young waitress, customers were raising their hands including us to get her attention. We can’t believe how the owner runs big restaurant with two young staffs, one for drinks behind bar and one for serving food. We don’t think it deserves more than two stars that goes to Chef for lovely and delicious food.

Robinson’s, you have a beautiful great pub used by all the locals and this week you have put some horrendous relief manageress on. A business is not a business without good people and the staff are the heart and sole of a pub. This is so bad all the locals have decided to start using the Space Invador until you can bring back your good people. Also just to note, the food is bang average and for what you charge there are way better options about. Get a grip.

Lovely food great service ate after new year lovely to get out after being in over xmas really lovely setting and great helpful staff